Lead Story - 8/16/2026

1951 National League Champions - Brooklyn Dodgers

Congratulations to MJGIII (me, sorry guys) and the Brooklyn Dodgers for capturing the 1951 season crown with a 1114-43 record.
Ralph Kiner of the Pittsburgh Pirates was our MVP (back to back to back)...... .315 BA, .414 OBP, .614 SLG, 1.028 OPS, 111 R, 174 H, 33 2B, 12 3B, 36 HR, 135 RBI
Preacher Roe of the Brooklyn Dodgers was our Cy Young Award winner...... 38 G, 23-9, 3.37 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 283 IP, 129 K, 13 CG, 3 SHO, 22 QS

League Chat Box

Musial delivers in clutch, Cardinals win

Stan Musial drove in 4 runs, carrying St. Louis to a 8-4 victory over the Phillies. | Box

Hodges unloads, Dodgers still lose

Gil Hodges blasted 2 homers, but it wasn't enough to lift the Dodgers over the Cardinals. St. Louis won by a score of 6-5. | Box

Big game for Nicholson lifts Phillies to victory

Bill Nicholson drove in 5 runs, carrying Philadelphia to a 11-2 victory over the Reds. Willie Jones recorded 4 hits. | Box

Dark shines, Giants still lose to Boston

Alvin Dark collected 4 hits last night, but it wasn't enough for the Giants. The Braves won the contest, 6-2. | Box

Simmons's 9-K performance not enough

Curt Simmons whiffed 9 batters, but the Reds managed to beat the Phillies, 2-0. | Box