Fallout 4's Commonwealth Baseball Organization

[StLee]

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Date: 29.9.2299

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[StLee]

Sole Survivor Series - Game 5

Story and Box Score

Road Is King: Swatters Sweep at Fort Hagen

The Diamond City Swatters moved to within one game of the Sole Survivor Series title, downing the Fort Hagen Silver Shroud on the road at Hubris Comics Park by a score of 9-5. Swatters shortstop Wally Warwick went 3 for 5 with 2 doubles, while scoring 2 times. The win gives the Swatters a 3-2 advantage in the best-of-7 Sole Survivor Series.

With one out in the top of the fifth, Jim Synthseeker put Diamond City in front, 6-5, with a run-scoring single. The Swatters went on to win the ballgame.

"It's nice to come out on top today," said Warwick.

The Swatters pulled away in the top pf the 9th. With Radscorpion Johnson on the mound, Warwick doubled to start the inning. With runners on first and second with two outs, Jason Watts blasted a three-run home run to make the score 9-5.

Both starting pitchers were chased early. Swatters starter Tim Fusion allowed five earned runs on six hits with a walk and no strikeouts in 2.2 innings. Matt Hope gave up five earned runs on nine hits with no walks and six strikeouts in 3.2 innings. Noah Williams was the winning pitcher, while Joe Verti was the losing pitcher.

Game 6 is set to be played Sunday in Boston. Slated to start are Mike Cartrette for the Fort Hagen Silver Shroud and Tyler Powers for the the Diamond City Swatters.



Game MVP

[StLee]

Today in the CBO

News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth

by Nat Wright-Kawolski

30 September 2299

Eastlake's Gala Accepts Position at Fallon's

Eastlake Aquaboys RF Jonah Gala (FHE) decided today that his future is not in baseball, but management at Fallon's Department Store. Today, the 29-year-old decided he would prefer to be a department manager, announcing his retirement.

In three years with the Aquaboys, Gala played in 80 games, starting 55. His career BMU stats include a .303 batting average, 14 doubles, four home runs, 35 runs, and 51 RBI.

Easy Town on High Alert after Near-Miss

Easy Town is on high alert after Easy Town Assaultrons SS Matt Stoops' fiancee, Passion Spots, was attacked while on a midnight jog. She was able to escape with minor injuries.

Local police units and Brotherhood patrols have been on alert in recent months. Easy Town had already experienced a murder situation when hitting coach Kyle Verrecchio's wife, Kay Adams-Verrecchio was found murdered earlier this year.

Easy Town mayor Kay Merchant had this to say: "We have a serial killer on the loose. We have been trying to keep it secret, but it is time for all of Easy Town to know that we have five dead women in the last 16 months. Thankfully the young woman Passion escaped being number six. But we need to shut down the town and find him. It's time. No one is leaving Easy Town as of today, visitor, citizen, or soldier."

[StLee]

Today in the CBO

News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth

by Nat Wright-Kawolski

1 October 2299

Top Defensive Players Named by CA

Commonwealth Association hitters looked on in disbelief all season long as this group of defenders made stellar plays in the field.

For being incredibly valuable on the defensive side of the game, the following players have been given the Hubris Comics Defenders Award for 2299:

Pitcher
Lannie Tykeson (Taffington Boathouse Spy Hunters)

Catcher
Nick Lowe (Malden Grognaks)

First Baseman
Chris Firstman (College Square Nerd Ragers)

Second Baseman
Steve McGuckin (Breakheart Banks Behemoths)

Third Baseman
Andy Knickson (C.I.T. Ruins Refractors)

Shortstop
Teddy Sturgeon (Breakheart Banks Behemoths)

Left Fielder
Gargoyle Falcone (C.I.T. Ruins Refractors)

Center Fielder
Pop Murphy (Greentop Nursery Night People)

Right Fielder
Marquise Underwood (C.I.T. Ruins Refractors)

MA Honors Hubris Comics Defenders Award Winners

Great glovemen can range far and wide to make a backhand stop or an over-the-shoulder catch -- and the best usually make it look easy. Today the winners of the Massachusetts Association Hubris Comics Defenders Award for 2299 were announced. These awards for defensive excellence go to:

Pitcher
Evan Before (Cabot House Rayguns)

Catcher
Racky Westheim (Fiddler's Green T-60s)

First Baseman
Rock Hard (Trinity Plaza Snipers)

Second Baseman
Phil Harmon (Fiddler's Green T-60s)

Third Baseman
Dusty Glow (Natick Banks Big Leaguers)

Shortstop
Barry Midday (Haymarket Mall Commandos)

Left Fielder
Nar Salem (Cabot House Rayguns)

Center Fielder
Rocky Story (Trinity Plaza Snipers)

Right Fielder
Gee Force (Eastlake Aquaboys)

[ayaghmour2]

Wow, can't believe Diamond City swept the road too. What's with these finals lol

[Tyke]

Interesting that all the games so far have been won on the road. Wonder if that will continue back in Diamond City?

[OrangeP47]

Oh man, I'm back. New job has been really keeping me beat, but it'll get better. I feel like since I've been the one pulling for both the Swatters and the Shroud it would have been a travesty for me to have missed the entity of this series! Glad my two favorites could have made it in the end!

[StLee]

Sole Survivor Series - Game 6

Story and Box Score

Diamond City Swatters Capture Sole Survivor Series

It was all about winning for the Diamond City Swatters -- and win they did.

There was nothing fancy in how they went about it, players said, they just prepared mentally and physically and then went out and played baseball.

"We did the little things right and we did the big things right," said third baseman Allen Bishop, who was named Series MVP. "Now we're the league champions."

Diamond City defeated the Fort Hagen Silver Shroud by a score of 6-1 at The Great Green Jewel to take the series 4-2.

Swatters' pitcher Tyler Powers earned Game MVP honors after he allowed one earned run on five hits with a walk and five strikeouts in 7.0 innings.

Diamond City took an early lead on Fort Hagen pitcher Mike Cartrette. Witcher Craft was plunked on Cartrette's first pitch and Bishop doubled to put runners at second and third. Oren Gep then hit a two-run single to make it 2-0. Gep stole second and advanced to third on a ground out, allowing him to score on Wayne Lacy's sacrifice fly for a 3-0 lead in the 1st inning. The lead was extended to 4-0 when Bishop hit a 3rd-inning home run. He finished 2 for 4 with a double, a home run, two runs, and an RBI to lead the Swatters offense. Lacy added a solo home run in the 8th for the Swatters' last run of the series.

The Silver Shroud's sole run came in the top of the 5th. With one out, Bixton Moore tripled and then scored on David Driftwood's double. Six different Shroud players each had a hit.

"Sometimes you get lucky and sometimes you make your own luck," said Diamond City manager Bucky Bachelor. "We got lucky a few times, but mostly we did the right things by being prepared for each game and playing the game the way it's meant to be played."



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Series MVP



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Final Playoff Tree

[OrangeP47]

Oh man, and I got back just in time it looks like! As much as I like the Shroud, as I've said before, the universe just wouldn't be right if the Swatters didn't win this thing at least once. I'd say they have a great arc of being crap to taking it all, but given the Shroud weren't too hot the first two seasons that would have actually gone for whoever won this year.

[StLee]

Originally Posted by ayaghmour2

Wow, can't believe Diamond City swept the road too. What's with these finals lol

Diamond City just decided to turn it on after losing those first two.

Originally Posted by Tyke

Interesting that all the games so far have been won on the road. Wonder if that will continue back in Diamond City?

As we now see, the Swatters wanted this series more.

Originally Posted by OrangeP47

Oh man, I'm back. New job has been really keeping me beat, but it'll get better. I feel like since I've been the one pulling for both the Swatters and the Shroud it would have been a travesty for me to have missed the entity of this series! Glad my two favorites could have made it in the end!

Originally Posted by OrangeP47

Oh man, and I got back just in time it looks like! As much as I like the Shroud, as I've said before, the universe just wouldn't be right if the Swatters didn't win this thing at least once. I'd say they have a great arc of being crap to taking it all, but given the Shroud weren't too hot the first two seasons that would have actually gone for whoever won this year.

Though they did not go 7, it was still a classic series! It looked like the Swatters were the team to beat all season since they had a solid grasp in the early season on the top of the Power Rankings. It seemed to be there year, and they made it happen.

[StLee]

Today in the CBO

News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth

by Nat Wright-Kawolski

2 October 2299

CA Slocum's Joe Reliever Award Winner Named

He may only be 20, but David Pitones of the Bunker Hill Gun Fu has already established himself as one of the elite relievers in the Commonwealth Association.

The reliever was today named the CA Slocum's Joe Reliever Award winner for 2299.

He won the award with a strong year that saw him put up no saves in 24 relief appearances and 43 strikeouts in 34 innings. He had a record of 4-1 to go with his 0.79 ERA.

He received 14 first place votes out of a possible 24. Max Grove of the Breakheart Banks Behemoths finished second in voting with 7 first place votes, while Jason Lichner of the C.I.T. Ruins Refractors finished third with 2 first place votes.

Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
David Pitones - Bunker Hill Gun Fu - 14 - 86
Max Grove - Breakheart Banks Behemoths - 7 - 72
Jason Lichner - C.I.T. Ruins Refractors - 2 - 35
Eric Sleeping - Bunker Hill Gun Fu - 1 - 16
Bill Satterfield - Breakheart Banks Behemoths - 0 - 7

Best MA Reliever Named

Joe Bargas was dominant and cool under pressure this year, and his standout performance has earned the Fiddler's Green T-60s reliever recognition as the 2299 Massachusetts Association Slocum's Joe Reliever Award.

"I was just doing my job, and my job is to get people out," said the 32-year-old out of Worcester, Massachusetts.

The award winner made 18 relief appearances this year and had no saves. He fanned 62 batters in 64.2 innings, with 18 walks. He pitched to a record of 5 wins and 3 losses to go with his 2.78 ERA.

He received 13 first place votes out of a possible 24. Matt Duty of the Somerville Place Sentry Bots finished second in voting with 4 first place votes, while Alex Fonseca of the Boston Common Lead Bellies finished third with 4 first place votes.

Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
Joe Bargas - Fiddler's Green T-60s - 13 - 73
Matt Duty - Somerville Place Sentry Bots - 4 - 60
Alex Fonseca - Boston Common Lead Bellies - 4 - 36
Jason Narrows - Eastlake Aquaboys - 3 - 35
William Howard Chief - Trinity Plaza Snipers - 0 - 6
James-Jacob Dowryman - Charles View Cannibals - 0 - 5
Pray Tell - Eastlake Aquaboys - 0 - 1

[StLee]

Today in the CBO

News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth

by Nat Wright-Kawolski

3 October 2299

End of Season BNN Top Prospect List Published

Now that the season has finished, it's time to look forward to the future, and what better way than to look at the brightest future stars of the league, courtesy of BNN. This year 22-year-old 1B/SP Lannie Tykeson of the Easy Town Assaultrons is the #1 prospect overall.

Here is the top 10:
1) 1B/SP Lannie Tykeson, 22, Easy Town Assaultrons
2) RF Base McAndrews, 25, Finch Farm Four Leafs
3) RHP Eugene Gym, 20, Roxbury Knuckle Punchers
4) CF Maxx Murtagh, 22, Nordhagen Beach Party Boys
5) RF Ajani Peacock, 20, County Crossing Bloodbugs
6) SS Tib Shorthop, 19, Finch Farm Four Leafs
7) RHP Mike Rubric, 22, Abernathy Adamantium
8) LHP Whokill Poole, 19, Roxbury Knuckle Punchers
9) LF Whiskey Nightcap, 21, Lexington Synths
10) RF Gunner Eyesocket, 20, Jamaica Plain Red Rockets

BMU - Drumlin Diner Top Hitters Award Winners Named for the CA

The best offensive performers the Commonwealth Association has to offer were honored today with the Drumlin Diner Top Hitters Award, which is given to the top hitter at his primary position.

Here are the 2299 winners:

Pitcher
Lannie Tykeson (Taffington Boathouse Spy Hunters)
.361/.428/.566, 205 AB, 11 HR, 173 wRC+, 2.6 WAR

Catcher
Press Earthquake (Bunker Hill Gun Fu)
.278/.356/.433, 187 AB, 5 HR, 1 SB, 119 wRC+, 1.6 WAR

First Baseman
Bubbles Fleeker (Outpost Zimonja Strongbacks)
.341/.471/.635, 167 AB, 14 HR, 203 wRC+, 3.2 WAR

Second Baseman
Josh McLeod (Outpost Zimonja Strongbacks)
.308/.422/.394, 208 AB, 1 HR, 139 wRC+, 2.2 WAR

Third Baseman
T.J. McMath (Breakheart Banks Behemoths)
.266/.340/.434, 297 AB, 9 HR, 118 wRC+, 2.1 WAR

Shortstop
Keagan Heat (Outpost Zimonja Strongbacks)
.272/.410/.426, 162 AB, 5 HR, 8 SB, 138 wRC+, 1.8 WAR

Left Fielder
Bob Trevino (Mystic Pines Raybathers)
.294/.411/.566, 228 AB, 14 HR, 166 wRC+, 3.0 WAR

Center Fielder
Jared Zaccone (College Square Nerd Ragers)
.293/.402/.445, 229 AB, 4 HR, 9 SB, 142 wRC+, 2.9 WAR

Right Fielder
John Heinzerling (Mystic Pines Raybathers)
.353/.467/.618, 207 AB, 12 HR, 202 wRC+, 3.9 WAR

BMU - Big Hitters Get Named MA Drumlin Diner Top Hitters Award Winners

This group of hitters were players that Massachusetts Association pitchers didn't want to see digging into the box in 2299. They are the winners of the Drumlin Diner Top Hitters Award, which goes to the top offensive performers at each position.

Here are the 2299 winners:

Pitcher
Roger Failure (Forest Grove Mole Rats)
.324/.375/.459, 37 AB, 1 HR, 99 wRC+, 0.2 WAR

Catcher
Brent Flannel (Trinity Plaza Snipers)
.332/.408/.388, 232 AB, 1 HR, 131 wRC+, 2.5 WAR

First Baseman
Tony Caps (Eastlake Aquaboys)
.291/.426/.489, 282 AB, 14 HR, 1 SB, 157 wRC+, 2.7 WAR

Second Baseman
Phil Harmon (Fiddler's Green T-60s)
.307/.415/.620, 137 AB, 12 HR, 186 wRC+, 2.9 WAR

Third Baseman
Danny Vertibird (Trinity Plaza Snipers)
.340/.402/.557, 194 AB, 7 HR, 165 wRC+, 2.6 WAR

Shortstop
Tony Sanchez (Cabot House Rayguns)
.279/.364/.475, 240 AB, 12 HR, 4 SB, 128 wRC+, 1.6 WAR

Left Fielder
Jeff Siltbean (Fiddler's Green T-60s)
.371/.437/.664, 229 AB, 17 HR, 202 wRC+, 3.2 WAR

Center Fielder
Any Why (Eastlake Aquaboys)
.275/.338/.488, 287 AB, 7 HR, 4 SB, 123 wRC+, 2.9 WAR

Right Fielder
Ryan Wegott (Fiddler's Green T-60s)
.352/.477/.623, 273 AB, 19 HR, 198 wRC+, 4.9 WAR

Dall Bounced, No Longer County Crossing GM

There was absolutely no sense of shock today in County Crossing when the team announced the firing of GM Dan Dall. After a disappointing season the team gave Dall the boot and hasn't named a replacement.

No Future Here, Dismissed by County Crossing

Few players in the County Crossing Bloodbugs organization seemed upset to learn about Biff Future's dismissal as manager, a move announced today in a team press release.

While no player would speak on the record, one disgruntled reliever complained about Future's confrontational style, saying "He's the kind of guy who thinks the best leader is the guy who yells the most."

Another added, "Biff wanted to win, but he just didn't have the respect of the clubhouse."

Future's replacement has not yet been named, though an official announcement is expected soon.

You're Out! Assaultrons Fire GM Herner

The Ryan Herner era is over in Easy Town.

The Easy Town Assaultrons ownership today announced they have terminated the contracts of the 39-year-old general manager.

"We'd like to thank Ryan Herner for his time with the club," the club said in a prepared statement.

GM Wolf, Knuckle Punchers Go Separate Ways

Kyle Wolf has lost his job as the general manager of the Roxbury Knuckle Punchers, but says he has no regrets.

"If I had to do it all over again, I think I'd make the same moves and go about this job the same way," the 61-year-old said. "Sometimes things just don't go your way - life is tough."

[StLee]

Today in the CBO

News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth

by Nat Wright-Kawolski

4 October 2299

Nordhagen Beach's Craig Robinson Retires

Nordhagen Beach Party Boys manager Craig Robinson has decided to call it quits. The 62-year-old said that he was ready to experience life indoors, applying for residency at the three functioning vaults and the Boston Mayoral Shelter.

"It's time, and I am tired of breathing all these rads every day," Robinson said. "I lived in a vault before, and I want to live in one again. I want to know what it feels like for my lungs not to burn."

Robinson headed a successful three-year stint with the Party Boys, taking them to the playoffs all three seasons, including an appearance in the Sole Survivor Series in 2297. He finishes with a 168-109 career record and two Brotherhood League titles.

Other personnel retirements:

The Slog Ghouls: PC Bill Pilewski retires.
Easy Town Assaultrons: PC Saturday Maddox retires.
Starlight Lady Killers: MA Crow Monitor retires.
MA Ben Stoudt retires.

BMU - Chops Captures CA Award for Best Manager

Manager Justin Chops was speaking before a Mystic Pines fan luncheon when word came down that he'd been awarded the Commonwealth Association Manager of the Year. Chops's face turned to surprise as the club's owner made the hasty announcement.

"Wow... how lucky can a guy be? Manage a great bunch of guys... have great fans... have a great season... and now this... life don't get any better than this."

Mystic Pines fans applauded, recognizing how fortunate they were to have Chops at the helm. Both fans and players in attendance toasted their skipper as they truly enjoyed the day.

2299 was an extra-special season for Chops as he piloted the Mystic Pines Raybathers to a 52-24 record and a first place spot in the Commonwealth Association Cambridge League standings. A record good enough to win the 2299 Manager of the Year Award.

BMU - Snipers Pilot Pinkerton Picked as MA's Best

The Trinity Plaza Snipers called a press conference to announce that field manager Bill Pinkerton had been named Massachusetts Association Manager of the Year earlier in the day. Staffers congratulated the 38-year-old baseball guru as he approached the podium.

"This city has allowed me to craft a winning ball club," said Pinkerton. "When you take on a new job, there's always some adjustment period, but everyone here has been cooperative. From the bat boys on up. Here's to many more successful seasons for the Trinity Plaza Snipers!"

Pinkerton led Trinity Plaza to a 48-28 record this year and a first place finish in the Massachusetts Association Downtown Boston League.

Atom Trades Jumping for Concord's Erb, Journeyman

The Atom Cats announced a deal with the Radstags today, sending 27-year-old RHP Jason Jumping to Concord for 20-year-old minor league C Don Erb and 20-year-old minor league 2B Mo Journeyman. It had been talked about for the past few weeks and everything came together late last night. All players are expected to be joining their respective clubs shortly.

Diamond City-Finch Farm Trade: Phrasemaker for Grime

Diamond City and Finch Farm have swapped players. The Swatters announced today that they have sent 35-year-old minor league RHP Blaine Phrasemaker to the Four Leafs in exchange for 25-year-old LF Cody Grime.


Phrasemaker has a lifetime record of 12 wins and 28 losses and a 5.44 ERA.

Grime has played in 126 games with a .329 career batting average and 51 hits. He also has scored 17 runs and driven in 18 runs with no home runs.

Goodneighbor Hancocks Ship Paula to Sunshine Tidings via Salem

The rumor has been out there for a while now and today it was made official. The Goodneighbor Hancocks have sent 33-year-old RHP Bus Paula to the Salem Witch Hats for 20-year-old RHP Justin Wilkerson and 20-year-old minor league 1B Kasey Sloc. The Hats then came to an agreement to deal Paula and 21-year-old minor league C Pigeye Hutchinson to the Sunshine Tidings Chemists for 22-year-old RHP Rafe Sauce and 20-year-old minor league 2B Tripp Park earlier today.

During his career Paula has been credited with 47 saves, while compiling a 3-10 won-lost mark. He has appeared in 93 games, thrown 91.2 innings, and struck out 125.

A look at Wilkerson's career stats shows he has no saves with a 3-2 record and a 3.43 ERA.

Oberland, Sunshine Tidings Agree to Trade

Oberland and Sunshine Tidings have agreed in principle to a trade. The T-51s will send 34-year-old minor league RHP Brian Dingo to the Chemists for 19-year-old minor league RHP Neil Persian. The deal is expected to be finalized shortly and the clubs will be introducing their new players to the press when the paperwork is complete.

In his 44-game career Dingo has been credited with 5 wins, 2 losses and 1 saves. His ERA stands at 2.04, and he has fired third strikes past 60 batters in 61.2 innings while giving up 21 walks.

Other Transactions

Easy Town Assaultrons: Signed general manager Marco Pacheco.
Starlight Lady Killers: Signed bench coach Clint Bragman.
The Slog Ghouls: Signed pitching coach Chase Gudenkauf.
Abernathy Adamantium: Released LF Adam McDermott.
Abernathy Adamantium: Released 2B Ben Schuckman.
Atom Cats: Released RP Wyatt Wallace.
Atom Cats: Released RP Nate Gilliam.
Concord Radstags: Released RP Greenhouse Caceres.
Concord Radstags: Released C Mike Yowgwye.
County Crossing Bloodbugs: Released SS Slim Chembaker.
Diamond City Swatters: Released 1B Adam Fallon.
Diamond City Swatters: Released LF Grant Mercenary.
Diamond City Swatters: Released LF Godzilla Oddball.
Diamond City Swatters: Released C Davie Whacker.
Diamond City Swatters: Released C Mike Drummerboy.
Egret Ninjas: Released C Tommy Elsea.
Egret Ninjas: Released 3B Rack Toetip.
Egret Ninjas: Released LF Ben Fallon.
FHE Yao Guai: Released RP Joe Osborne.
FHE Yao Guai: Released LF Chris Bullets.
Finch Farm Four Leafs: Released RP Tony Salas.
Finch Farm Four Leafs: Released RP Dan Kuehn.
Finch Farm Four Leafs: Released RP Mica Braet.
Finch Farm Four Leafs: Released RP Art McGowan.
Finch Farm Four Leafs: Released 2B Nick Short.
Fort Hagen Silver Shroud: Released RP Jeremy Crowe.
Fort Hagen Silver Shroud: Released LF Phil Roachrider.
Fort Hagen Silver Shroud: Released CF Alan Steele.
Fort Hagen Silver Shroud: Released RF Ian Motherson.
Fort Hagen Silver Shroud: Released RF Noel Petrified.
Fort Hagen Silver Shroud: Released RF Cuss Rankin.
Lexington Synths: Released C Jim Carr.
Roxbury Knuckle Punchers: Released RP Deuce Slappe.
Roxbury Knuckle Punchers: Released RP Lance Cournoyer.
Salem Witch Hats: Released 3B Hyp Joyner.
The Slog Ghouls: Released SS Tom Haulinstuff.
The Slog Ghouls: Released C Justin Woodstove.
University Point Deathclaws: Released RF Corey Caesar.
Vault 81 Dwellers: Released RF Caleb Sometimes Smith.
Vault 81 Dwellers: Released 1B Dustin Tarberry.
Vault 81 Dwellers: Released 1B David Valle.
Vault 81 Dwellers: Released C Dario Dominguez.
Warwick Mirelurks: Released SS Dylan Motter.
Warwick Mirelurks: Released CF Chris Crane.
Warwick Mirelurks: Released SP Lobby Chairleg.

Player Retirements

Nordhagen Beach Party Boys: SS Taboo Richardson retired from professional baseball.
University Point Deathclaws: SS Jamie Pipegun (AAA Boston Common) retired from professional baseball.
Warwick Mirelurks: 1B Shawn Synthman (AAA Charles View) retired from professional baseball.
Atom Cats: RP Bobby Fairline (AAA Cabot House) retired from professional baseball.
The Slog Ghouls: 1B Shane LeTato (AAA Outpost Zimonja) retired from professional baseball.
Roxbury Knuckle Punchers: C Mike Elanora (AAA Forest Grove) retired from professional baseball.
FHE Yao Guai: 1B Josh Scrapson (AAA Eastlake) retired from professional baseball.
Concord Radstags: 2B Slosh Nicklepenny (AAA College Square) retired from professional baseball.
Quincy Gunners: 1B Cody Money (AAA Postal Square) retired from professional baseball.
Nordhagen Beach Party Boys: RP Matt Getman (AAA Greentop Nursery) retired from professional baseball.
Jamaica Plain Red Rockets: RP Mike Royalty (AAA Haymarket Mall) retired from professional baseball.
Warwick Mirelurks: 2B Scott Paradee (AAA Charles View) retired from professional baseball.
Oberland T-51s: RF Albert Faynshteyn (AAA Fiddler's Green) retired from professional baseball.
Vault 81 Dwellers: RP Joker Griffith (AAA Vault 95) retired from professional baseball.
The Slog Ghouls: 1B Paul Sewer (AAA Outpost Zimonja) retired from professional baseball.
Easy Town Assaultrons: 2B Toby Silverbullet (AAA Taffington Boathouse) retired from professional baseball.
The Slog Ghouls: RF Kyle Manta (AAA Outpost Zimonja) retired from professional baseball.
Roxbury Knuckle Punchers: RP Cocked Hat Harris (AAA Forest Grove) retired from professional baseball.
Lexington Synths: 1B Bearskin Melton (AAA Union Hope) retired from professional baseball.
Finch Farm Four Leafs: C Aaron Killson (AAA Galleria) retired from professional baseball.
The Slog Ghouls: LF Reggie Jones (AAA Outpost Zimonja) retired from professional baseball.
The Slog Ghouls: SP Tyler Storts (AAA Outpost Zimonja) retired from professional baseball.
The Slog Ghouls: C One Williams (AAA Outpost Zimonja) retired from professional baseball.
Sunshine Tidings Chemists: SS Darius Dactyl (AAA Corvega) retired from professional baseball.
Roxbury Knuckle Punchers: C Carlos Mungo (AAA Forest Grove) retired from professional baseball.
Finch Farm Four Leafs: C Adam Duper (AAA Galleria) retired from professional baseball.
County Crossing Bloodbugs: C Manny Arce (AAA Malden) retired from professional baseball.
Roxbury Knuckle Punchers: RP Wayne Milkman (AAA Forest Grove) retired from professional baseball.
Concord Radstags: RP Jason Hobbyman (AAA College Square) retired from professional baseball.
Roxbury Knuckle Punchers: RP Justin Hobbles (AAA Forest Grove) retired from professional baseball.
Finch Farm Four Leafs: LF Josh Akins (AAA Galleria) retired from professional baseball.
Roxbury Knuckle Punchers: LF Redeye Sidson (AAA Forest Grove) retired from professional baseball.
Starlight Lady Killers: 2B Brett Commies (AAA Mystic Pines) retired from professional baseball.
Abernathy Adamantium: RP Jeremy Flick (AAA Bunker Hill) retired from professional baseball.

[Tyke]

As you say, it was a really good series, with the wins on the road, then the Swatters sealing the deal. Worthy winners, I think.
Nice to see young Lannie at the top of the Prospects list - hoping for a breakout year next time around.
Another great season, StLee - thanks again!!

[StLee]

Originally Posted by Tyke

As you say, it was a really good series, with the wins on the road, then the Swatters sealing the deal. Worthy winners, I think.
Nice to see young Lannie at the top of the Prospects list - hoping for a breakout year next time around.
Another great season, StLee - thanks again!!

I'm going to try to power through with as productive summer as possible! Thank you for reading!

For L'il Lannie, I think it's his time to shine. I have him in a random pool to see how Easy Town is either going to work him into the CBO in 2300 or help the Assaultrons strengthen their CBO team. We'll see what they decide, but something is going to happen in 2300 for that guy. He's past due, and I have not figured out how to force him up!

[StLee]

Today in the CBO

News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth

by Nat Wright-Kawolski

5 October 2299

BMU - CA Announces Milton General Pitcher Award

What does it take to win the Milton General Pitcher Award?

Just ask Jamie Brenner of the Breakheart Banks Behemoths -- the latest Commonwealth Association Milton General Pitcher Award winner.

"My dad always told me to dream big and dream always," he said. "It's not like I shoot for the Milton General Pitcher Award," he said. "I have big aspirations for what I want to do in this game and what I want to achieve in a long career."

The Behemoths pitching ace made some of his dreams come true this year, winning 8 games and losing only 3. In 15 starts, Brenner registered a 2.00 ERA and limited other clubs to a .175 batting average. He fanned 133 in 103.1 innings and issued 33 walks.

He received 18 first place votes out of a possible 24. Frank Freeman of the Outpost Zimonja Strongbacks finished second in voting with 6 first place votes, while Justin Sphinx of the Mystic Pines Raybathers finished third.

Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
Jamie Brenner - Breakheart Banks Behemoths - 18 - 150
Frank Freeman - Outpost Zimonja Strongbacks - 6 - 111
Justin Sphinx - Mystic Pines Raybathers - 0 - 57
Punky Shaum - Galleria Robotics Experts - 0 - 44
Aaron Demps - Greentop Nursery Night People - 0 - 27
Brian Cox - C.I.T. Ruins Refractors - 0 - 11
Sam Molina - Greentop Nursery Night People - 0 - 7
Roy Lach - Mystic Pines Raybathers - 0 - 1

BMU - Boston Common's Fahrenkrog Gets Milton General Pitcher Award

Ryan Fahrenkrog of the Boston Common Lead Bellies is in the spotlight today. He was voted the top pitcher in the Massachusetts Association and will be presented the 2299 Milton General Pitcher Award.

He started 13 times and compiled a 7-4 record with an ERA of 1.33 in 108.1 innings with 131 strikeouts.

He received 23 first place votes out of a possible 24. John Carpenter of the Trinity Plaza Snipers finished second in voting with 1 first place vote, while Colt Finley of the Postal Square Action Boys finished third.

Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
Ryan Fahrenkrog - Boston Common Lead Bellies - 23 - 165
John Carpenter - Trinity Plaza Snipers - 1 - 95
Colt Finley - Postal Square Action Boys - 0 - 74
Deedee Martinson - Cabot House Rayguns - 0 - 37
Edward Waddle - Somerville Place Sentry Bots - 0 - 21
Aldo Sanch - Haymarket Mall Commandos - 0 - 16

Salem Trades Prynne for Finch Farm's Honeycutt

Salem and Finch Farm have swapped players. The Witch Hats announced today that they have sent 22-year-old CF Heston Prynne and 21-year-old minor league 2B Slash Green to the Four Leafs in exchange for 21-year-old LF Danny Honeycutt.

Looking at his all-time stats, Honeycutt has a lifetime .315 average with 254 hits, 63 doubles, 5 triples, 44 home runs and 128 RBIs. To date he has scored 111 runs, walked 26 times and stolen 0 bases.

[StLee]

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by Nat Wright-Kawolski

6 October 2299

BMU - Tykeson Selected CA's Best Player

At the age of 22, Lannie Tykeson of the Taffington Boathouse Spy Hunters could very well have his best years ahead of him.

It's a startling thought when you consider the year he had in 2299 was good enough to win the first baseman the Commonwealth Association Medford Memorial Hitter Award.

"See the ball, hit the ball," he said. "That's my basic approach."

The top hitter put up a .361 batting average this year, as well as a .428 on-base percentage. He played 56 games and racked up 74 hits, 9 doubles, no triples, 11 home runs, 40 RBIs and 39 runs scored.

He received 18 first place votes out of a possible 24. John Heinzerling of the Mystic Pines Raybathers finished second in voting with 6 first place votes, while John Burp of the Bunker Hill Gun Fu finished third.

Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
Lannie Tykeson - Taffington Boathouse Spy Hunters - 18 - 306
John Heinzerling - Mystic Pines Raybathers - 6 - 246
John Burp - Bunker Hill Gun Fu - 0 - 168
Bubbles Fleeker - Outpost Zimonja Strongbacks - 0 - 152
Matt Marketman - Outpost Zimonja Strongbacks - 0 - 150
Bob Trevino - Mystic Pines Raybathers - 0 - 136
Marquise Underwood - C.I.T. Ruins Refractors - 0 - 94
Jared Zaccone - College Square Nerd Ragers - 0 - 44
Brian Scram - Malden Grognaks - 0 - 43
Steve Garbageman - Outpost Zimonja Strongbacks - 0 - 36
Josh Historybuff - Breakheart Banks Behemoths - 0 - 19
David Braun - Mystic Pines Raybathers - 0 - 11
T.J. McMath - Breakheart Banks Behemoths - 0 - 5
David Lockpick - Galleria Robotics Experts - 0 - 3
Fernando Z - Corvega Flamers - 0 - 2
Ben Couto - Mystic Pines Raybathers - 0 - 1

BMU - Wegott Wins MA 2299 Medford Memorial Hitter Award

Ryan Wegott of the Fiddler's Green T-60s had a fine season this year and today he accepted the Medford Memorial Hitter Award for 2299.

The 28-year-old right fielder put up a .352 average and a .477 on-base percentage, piling up 96 hits, 17 doubles, no triples, 19 home runs, 65 RBIs and 74 runs scored.

He received 24 first place votes, as a unanimous winner. Jeff Siltbean of the Fiddler's Green T-60s finished second in voting, while Bobby Hughey of the Trinity Plaza Snipers finished third.

Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
Ryan Wegott - Fiddler's Green T-60s - 24 - 336
Jeff Siltbean - Fiddler's Green T-60s - 0 - 216
Bobby Hughey - Trinity Plaza Snipers - 0 - 186
Kevin Covert - Haymarket Mall Commandos - 0 - 167
Tony Caps - Eastlake Aquaboys - 0 - 125
Danny Vertibird - Trinity Plaza Snipers - 0 - 115
Adam Brownknees - Trinity Plaza Snipers - 0 - 83
Phil Harmon - Fiddler's Green T-60s - 0 - 50
Brent Flannel - Trinity Plaza Snipers - 0 - 27
Any Why - Eastlake Aquaboys - 0 - 23
Gee Force - Eastlake Aquaboys - 0 - 21
Chris Connexx - Forest Grove Mole Rats - 0 - 20
Casey Roux - Somerville Place Sentry Bots - 0 - 15
Tony Sanchez - Cabot House Rayguns - 0 - 15
Rock Hard - Trinity Plaza Snipers - 0 - 14
Jayden Neo - Eastlake Aquaboys - 0 - 3

Easy Town Assaultrons Ship Woodsman to Nordhagen Beach

Officials for Easy Town confirmed that they have traded 28-year-old RHP Marc Woodsman to the Nordhagen Beach Party Boys. In return, the Assaultrons will receive 21-year-old minor league CF Pop Murphy and 19-year-old minor league LHP Chris Essary.

So far in his career Woodsman has no saves with a 9-3 record and a 3.19 ERA.

[StLee]

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by Nat Wright-Kawolski

7 October 2299

Roxbury Holding onto Secret

The Roxbury Knuckle Punchers organization has been working on a secret project at Atomatoys Stadium at Roxbury in the last week, refusing to reveal what the remodeling project is about.

The stadium's inside area has been locked and blocked, guarded by security for team owner Arlen Glass. The outside entrance banner has also been covered, making some speculate big changes to come.

Currently, the General Manager position is unfilled for the Knuckle Punchers after Glass fired GM Kyle Wolf. In three seasons, the Knuckle Punchers have gone from a .500 team to winning just 29 of 108 games in 2298 and 39 in 2299.

All contact with the Roxbury team has gone to the owner's office, where their official comment is "No ****ing comment. You'll know when we tell you."

Lexington-Goodneighbor Trade: Browneye for Jelinski

Lexington and Goodneighbor made a trade today. In this move, the Synths shipped 22-year-old C Justin Browneye, 22-year-old minor league RHP Danny Callan and a 5th round draft pick to the Hancocks for 22-year-old SS Tyler Jelinski, 21-year-old minor league CF Rocky Story, 21-year-old C Stephen Brewster and a 4th round draft pick. The Lexington GM told reporters, "I think this trade is beneficial to everyone involved, including the players."

Quincy Gunners Ship Williams to County Crossing

30-year-old RHP Freedom Williams will now be playing for the County Crossing Bloodbugs and 22-year-old minor league RHP Walt Barbed and 20-year-old minor league CF Bumper Robinson will be suiting up for the Quincy Gunners. The trade was announced today at a press conference by club officials.

Since Williams came into the league, he has produced these numbers: In 67.2 innings, he has struck out 89, walked 25 and saved 14 games while compiling a 6-2 record and a 2.39 ERA.

[StLee]

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by Nat Wright-Kawolski

8 October 2299

Atom Trades McMillen for Starlight's Bullets

It has been in the rumor mill for several weeks, but today team officials for Atom and Starlight confirmed an agreement. The Cats dealt 21-year-old 2B Ray McMillen and 19-year-old minor league LF Chris McCreight to the Lady Killers for 31-year-old 2B Alec Bullets and a 2nd round draft pick.

McMillen's career batting average stands at .288, and he has 14 home runs.

Bullets has 249 career hits with a .308 batting average and 16 home runs.

Roxbury Announces Josh Halcomb as GM

The Roxbury Knuckle Punchers pulled a general manager from the Boston Youth Development League when they hired 42-year-old Josh Halcomb from the BYDL talent department.

He is described as someone who loves a young team with lots of bats. Asked about the big secret in Roxbury, he said, "It's my first day on the job. I don't even know the secret."

Party Boys Get Their Man: Getman

Just like Roxbury pulling their GM from the BYDL, the Nordhagen Beach Party Boys went fishing for young talent in replacing retired manager Craig Robinson. Their answer was to hire 35-year-old Matt "Ballhawk" Getman, manager of the 2299 BYDL champions, the Beerthirty Sippers.

The Sippers went an impressive 35-15 on the season, defeating the three-time defending champions, the North Charles Bank Goonies in the BYDL finals. It was Getman's first championship in six years at Beerthirty.

He brings a balanced approach to talent to the Party Boys, stating he would like a mix of younger and older players, though he is excited how close in age many Boys' stars are to his former team. He loves a team with a good offense, looking to get players on base and move them through aggressive baserunning. For pitching, he said his job is to allow his starters to lead the team and use relievers only when the starters are too tired to keep going.

University Point Reveals New Logo, Uniforms

The University Point Deathclaws revealed today that their 2300 team will look quite different. Holding a local event hosted by Mayor Heather Casden, two of the Deathclaws top picks modeled the new uniforms. Locals used adjectives like "pops" and started calling the team the "Fightin' Claws" based on their change.

"We're excited about what this team will bring to our settlement," Casden said. "We're hoping this new look will make a huge difference in our success. For marketing, it will be a certain boon."

Images attached below at the bottom of this article.

[StLee]

Today in the CBO

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by Nat Wright-Kawolski

10 October 2299

Starlight-Goodneighbor Trade: Heinzerling for Chief

In an effort to add some depth to its roster, the Starlight Lady Killers have swapped 28-year-old minor league RF John Heinzerling to the Goodneighbor Hancocks for 28-year-old minor league LHP William Howard Chief. The Lady Killers GM told reporters, "We saw a chance to upgrade our ball club and took it."