Lead Story - 10/8/2026

San Diego Padres Win Championship!

In a series in which the only game decided by more than one run was a 3-1 result in Game 1, the San Diego Padres topped the New York Mets in six games to win the team's first league championship.

The Padres entered the league as an expansion team in 1969 and proceeded to have eight straight 100-loss seasons, including a historically horrible 35-127 record in 1972. Later, they lost 124 games in 1974. Now, the long-suffering fans in San Diego have a National League champion.

Series MVP, closer Lance McCullers, saved three of the Padres' four wins. In Game 4, his only appearance in which he did not earn a save, after starter Bob Owchinko gave up six runs and failed to get an out in the second inning, McCullers came in and shut down the Mets for 2 2/3 innings to steady things before San Diego came from behind to win 7-6 and take a 3 games to 1 lead in the series.

In the World Series, the Padres topped the AL Champion Boston Red Sox four games to two.

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Most Valuable Player

Eric Davis of the Cincinnati Reds hit 53 home runs and stole 40 bases to earn the NL MVP award.

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Cy Young Award Winner

Cy Young award winner Mike Krukow won 20 games for the Chicago Cubs.

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Rookie of the Year

Rookie of the Year Kal Daniels hit 36 home runs for the Cincinnati Reds.

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Manager of the Year Standings (1986 - Final)

1. Padres League Wins (89) Minus Real Wins (74) = +15
2. Cubs League Wins (85) Minus Real Wins (70) = +15
3. Pirates League Wins (76) Minus Real Wins (64) = +12
4. Dodgers League Wins (84) Minus Real Wins (73) = +11
5. Expos League Wins (87) Minus Real Wins (78) = +9
6. Giants League Wins (81) Minus Real Wins (83) = -2
7. Reds League Wins (82) Minus Real Wins (86) = -4
8. Cardinals League Wins (73) Minus Real Wins (79) = -6
9. Braves League Wins (63) Minus Real Wins (72) = -9
10. Mets League Wins (97) Minus Real Wins (108) = -11
11. Phillies League Wins (74) Minus Real Wins (86) = -12
12. Astros League Wins (81) Minus Real Wins (96) = -15

League Settings

Year Range of Stats	1969 - 1996
Roster Size (Majors)	25
Roster Size (Minors)	15
Keepers
Change Stats Allowed
Free Agency	(waivers)
Drops
No-Drop List
Player Fatigue
Batter Injuries	(70 games max)
Pitcher Injuries	(70 games max)
Use Pitcher's HR Allowed Stats
Allows Max Surprise Bunts
Min Batters Pitcher Must Face	0
Slump Buster	(1unlimited days)
On Fire	Classic
User Sims	(every 4 hours)