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FuzzyRussianHat · 03-25-2026, 06:04 PM

In the American League East, Baltimore is well on their way to MLB’s best record this season at 89-47. The Orioles are 13 games ahead of defending champ New York despite a solid 76-60 season for the Yankees. Both Philadelphia and Washington are in position to finish with winning records. Meanwhile at 56-80, Boston has essentially guaranteed its first-ever losing season.

Detroit was 17-11 in August, including a nine-game winning streak to end the month. This gave the 74-62 Tigers a five game lead over Milwaukee (69-67) and six game leads over Minnesota (68-68), and Kansas City (68-68). Detroit still has a series left with each foe, starting the month with the Twins and ending with the Brewers and Royals.

Reigning AL MVP Willie Keeler was Batter of the Month in August with a .442 average, 11 home runs, 25 RBI, and 21 runs for the Brewers. Yankees RHP Tom Vickery was Pitcher of the Month on a 1.89 ERA in 52.1 innings with a 5-1 record. Milwaukee CF Tom Parrott was Rookie of the Month on a .389 average, 37 hits, 9 homers, and 18 RBI.

Buffalo’s National League East Division lead remained at six games through August at 80-56. Boston and Philadelphia are both 74-62 and New York is 73-63. The Braves went on a 20-8 tear in August to insert themselves into the fight, as they were 13 games behind to start the month.

Cincinnati at 80-56 is tied for the NL’s best record and leads the NL West. They’re shooting for their first-ever division title, but St. Louis remains in the mix at 76-60. New Orleans rebounded with a 19-9 August to get to 71-65, ending the month with an eight-game winning streak. Louisville at 51-85 holds MLB’s worst record despite reigning MVP Jimmy Ryan leading all hitters in home runs (40), RBI (121), runs (123), and WAR (9.3).

Reds RF Kip Selbach was NL Batter of the Month and the top rookie for August. The #4 pick hit .430 with 9 homers, 27 RBI, and 23 runs. Phillies righty Charlie Sweeney was Pitcher of the Month with a 2.44 ERA, 5-1 record, and 36 strikeouts in 51.2 innings.

In milestones, Giants 1B Dan Brouthers became the second player to 2000 career hits. Milwaukee’s Dave Orr reached 1000 RBI while both Cardinals 2B Reddy Mack and Royals 1B Otto Schomberg got to 1000 runs scored. Brooklyn’s Hub Collins passed 500 stolen bases. New York CF Frank Shugart posted a 24-game hitting streak. Athletics SP/LF Jack Stivetts hit for the cycle on August 3 against Boston.

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FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 3,408	1893 August In the American League East, Baltimore is well on their way to MLB’s best record this season at 89-47. The Orioles are 13 games ahead of defending champ New York despite a solid 76-60 season for the Yankees. Both Philadelphia and Washington are in position to finish with winning records. Meanwhile at 56-80, Boston has essentially guaranteed its first-ever losing season. Detroit was 17-11 in August, including a nine-game winning streak to end the month. This gave the 74-62 Tigers a five game lead over Milwaukee (69-67) and six game leads over Minnesota (68-68), and Kansas City (68-68). Detroit still has a series left with each foe, starting the month with the Twins and ending with the Brewers and Royals. Reigning AL MVP Willie Keeler was Batter of the Month in August with a .442 average, 11 home runs, 25 RBI, and 21 runs for the Brewers. Yankees RHP Tom Vickery was Pitcher of the Month on a 1.89 ERA in 52.1 innings with a 5-1 record. Milwaukee CF Tom Parrott was Rookie of the Month on a .389 average, 37 hits, 9 homers, and 18 RBI. Buffalo’s National League East Division lead remained at six games through August at 80-56. Boston and Philadelphia are both 74-62 and New York is 73-63. The Braves went on a 20-8 tear in August to insert themselves into the fight, as they were 13 games behind to start the month. Cincinnati at 80-56 is tied for the NL’s best record and leads the NL West. They’re shooting for their first-ever division title, but St. Louis remains in the mix at 76-60. New Orleans rebounded with a 19-9 August to get to 71-65, ending the month with an eight-game winning streak. Louisville at 51-85 holds MLB’s worst record despite reigning MVP Jimmy Ryan leading all hitters in home runs (40), RBI (121), runs (123), and WAR (9.3). Reds RF Kip Selbach was NL Batter of the Month and the top rookie for August. The #4 pick hit .430 with 9 homers, 27 RBI, and 23 runs. Phillies righty Charlie Sweeney was Pitcher of the Month with a 2.44 ERA, 5-1 record, and 36 strikeouts in 51.2 innings. In milestones, Giants 1B Dan Brouthers became the second player to 2000 career hits. Milwaukee’s Dave Orr reached 1000 RBI while both Cardinals 2B Reddy Mack and Royals 1B Otto Schomberg got to 1000 runs scored. Brooklyn’s Hub Collins passed 500 stolen bases. New York CF Frank Shugart posted a 24-game hitting streak. Athletics SP/LF Jack Stivetts hit for the cycle on August 3 against Boston. __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports The Level Playing Field: Alternate MLB History From 1884-Onward Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder)