Blattner outburst not enough to carry Giants

Buddy Blattner blasted 2 homers, but it wasn't enough to lift the Giants over the Cubs. 2024 Chicago won by a score of 5-4. | Box

Olsen whiffs 8 in 2-0 win

Scott Olsen struckout 8 1997 Seattle batters in a 2-0 win for the Red Sox. | Box

Beckett whiffs 8 in 3-0 win

Josh Beckett struckout 8 1948 Washington batters in a 3-0 win for the Marlins. | Box

Huge night for Pickering carries Red Sox to victory

Calvin Pickering was on his game, knocking in 3 runs in 2003 Boston's 8-2 victory over the Giants. Pickering also had 3 hits in the game. | Box

Big game for Lowe lifts Rays to victory

Brandon Lowe drove in 4 runs, carrying 2024 Tampa Bay to a 7-3 victory over the Cubs. | Box

Lead Story - 3/21/2026

SEASON #42 PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE

Retirements - done
Retire or move to FA players from teams that are being dumped - done
Import rosters for any new teams - (Expos) - done
Double Stats for those players who require it - done
Then progressions - done
Then Imports - done
Owners name a player to jump seasons (see Rules Page) - deadline is opening day
Divisions will be randomly realigned - done

CUTS TO 33 DEADLINE - Tuesday, March 17, 9pm central time - If a team has not cut to 33 by the Deadline, the Commissioner will be forced to make the cuts for the team.

(NOTE: Teams may cut below 33 if they wish to participate in the 3-Round Draft. Teams will receive 1 Pick for each cut below 33, for a maximum of 3 picks if the roster is cut to 30. Final Deadline to cut BELOW 33 - Wednesday, March 18 - 9pm Central time

TRADES AND CUTS TURNED OFF - Wednesday, March 18 - 9pm Central time

DRAFT-- starts Thursday, March 19 - 9am Central time (draft format 6 hrs per pick in Round 1, 3 hrs per pick in Rounds 2 and 3)
Draft Order (number of picks in brackets)
1. New York Giants (3)
2. Boston Red Sox (0)
3. Washington Senators (1)
4. Montreal Expos (3)
5. Seattle Mariners (0)
6. Chicago Cubs (0)
7. Florida Marlins (3)
8. Cincinnati Reds (0)
9. St. Louis Browns (3)
10. Atlanta Braves (0)
11. Minnesota Twins (0)
12. Tampa Bay Rays (0)

LAST CHANCE TO NAME A PLAYER TO JUMP SEASONS -- Wednesday, March 25 - 9am central (Opening Day)

Cuts turned back on immediately following the Supplemental Draft - done

Waiver Dates: (make sure you have players on your waiver list - it's a different list than the ranking players list)
Round 1 of Waivers - Sunday, March 22, 9pm central
Round 2 of Waivers - Monday, March 23, 9pm central

Opening Day - Wednesday, March 25 - 9am central
(make sure you have your ballpark dimensions, rosters, and lineups all set)

2/10/2026

Season 41 Awards

MVP Award - Randy Arozarena (unanimous - 3 votes)
CY Young Award - Blake Snell (unanimous - 3 votes)
Rookie of the Year Award - Chris Dickerson (Reds) - 2 votes (Justin Germano-Giants - 1 vote)
Mark Eichhorn Award - TJ Matthews (Mariners) - 2 votes (Jose Alvarado-Rays - 1 vote)
Batting Crown - Alex Rodriguez (Mariners)
HR King - Randy Arozarena (Rays)
RBI Crown - Randy Arozarena (Rays)
SB King - Hanley Ramirez (Marlins)
Wins Leader - Blake Snell (Rays)
ERA Title - AJ Smith-Shawver (Braves)
K Leader - Erik Hanson (Mariners)
RP Win Leader - Peter Fairbanks (Browns)
Saves Leader - Scott Williamson (Reds)
Fireman of the Year - Scott Williamson (Reds)
ACE of WHIP - Shane McClanahan (Rays)
Hands of Stone (most Errors) - Jorge Polanco (Twins)
Jose Lima Award (worst ERA) - Rob Bell (Senators)
Mario Mendoza Trophy (worst AVG) - Andrelton Simmons (Mariners)
World Series MVP - Brandon Lowe (Rays)

12/15/2025

All-Star Alternates - Season 41

Congratulations to the eight Alternate All-Stars.
Here's the list:
Ronald Acuna Jr. - OF (Braves)
Ian Happ - OF (Cubs)
Reggie Jefferson - OF (Mariners)
Touki Toussaint - SP (Braves)
Jose Berrios - SP (Twins)
Joe Krakauskas - SP (Senators)
Asdrubal Cabrera - 3B (Guardians)
Phil Plantier - OF (Red Sox)

10/24/2017

List of Players Jumping Seasons

Players Jumping Seasons

Season 36 Choices:
Atlanta Braves - ?
Chicago Cubs - Yu Darvish (2018-2020)
Cincinnati Reds - ?
Cleveland Guardians - Shin Soo Choo (2006-2008)
Florida Marlins - Cody Ross (2006-2007)
Minnesota Twins - Ronnie Belliard (2004-2005)
Seattle Mariners - Edgar Martinez (1991-1992)
St. Louis Browns - Jack Burns (1931-1932)
St. Louis Cardinals - Mike DeFelice (1997-1999)
Tampa Bay Rays - Matt Olson (2022-2023)
Washington Senators - Walt Masterson (1941-1942)

Season 35 Choices:
Atlanta Braves - William Contreras (2021-2022)
Chicago Cubs - Ian Happ (2017-2019)
Cleveland Guardians - Javier Baez (2016-2018)
Cleveland Guardians - Josh Bard (2003-2006)
Florida Marlins - Miguel Cabrera (2005-2006)
Minnesota Twins - Jose Berrios (2016-2018)
Seattle Mariners - Ken Griffey Jr. (1991-1993)
Seattle Mariners - Randy Johnson (1991-1993)
St. Louis Browns - Rick Ferrell (1929-1931)
St. Louis Cardinals - Alan Benes (1996-1997)
Tampa Bay Rays - Joe Cronin (1928-1930)
Washington Senators - Walt Masterson (1939-1941)

Season 34 Choices:
Atlanta Braves - Austin Riley (2019-2021)
Tampa Bay Rays - Blake Snell (2016-2018)
Florida Marlins - Dontrelle Willis (2003-2005)
Cleveland Guardians - Grady Sizemore (2004-2005)
Cleveland Guardians - Jhonny Peralta (2003-2005)
Cleveland Guardians - Javier Baez (2014-2016)
Minnesota Twins - Byron Buxton (2015-2017)
St. Louis Browns - Red Kress (1928-1929)
St. Louis Cardinals - Brian Barber (1995-1998)
Chicago Cubs - Kyle Hendricks (2014-2016)
Washington Senators - Aaron Hicks (2013-2015)
Seattle Mariners - Edgar Martinez (1989-1991)
Seattle Mariners - Ken Griffey Jr. (1989-1991)
Seattle Mariners - Randy Johnson (1989-1991)
Boston Red Sox - Vida Blue (1970-1971)

Season 33 Choices:
St. Louis Browns - Otis Brannan (1928 to 1929)
Florida Marlins - Miguel Cabrera (2003 to 2005)
Cleveland Guardians - Victor Martinez (2003 to 2005)
Cleveland Guardians - Brandon Phillips (2003 to 2007)
Tampa Bay Rays - Kevin Kiermaier (2014 to 2015)
Atlanta Braves - Kyle Wright (2020 to 2022)
Washington Senators - Mickey Vernon (1939 to 1941)
Seattle Mariners - Jay Buhner (1988 to 1989)
Minnesota Twins - Trevor May (2014 to 2016)
Chicago Cubs - Jake Arrieta (2014 to 2015)
Boston Red Sox - Lee Tinsley (1994 to 1995)
St. Louis Cardinals - Ken Hill (1989-1991)

8/20/2017

Legendary Losers Franchise History

ATLANTA BRAVES (1988 - 2023)
CLEVELAND INDIANS (1969 - 1980)
-- Replaced in Season #13 by WASHINGTON SENATORS (1919 - 1943)
FLORIDA MARLINS (1998 - 2008)
-- Replaced in Season #12 by NEW YORK YANKEES (1913 - 1925)
-- Replaced in Season #25 by TAMPA BAY RAYS (2007 - 2019)
KANSAS CITY ROYALS (1999 - 2003)
-- Replaced in Season #6 by OAKLAND ATHLETICS (1967 - 1993)
-- Replaced in Season #33 by SEATTLE MARINERS (1988 - 1992)
LOS ANGELES DODGERS (1992 - 1995)
-- Replaced in Season #5 by SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS (1985 - 1986)
-- Replaced in Season #7 by DETROIT TIGERS (2003 - 2020)
-- Replaced in Season #25 by KANSAS CITY ROYALS (1970 - 1972)
-- Replaced in Season #28 by ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS (1998 - 2001)
-- Replaced in Season #33 by CLEVELAND GUARDIANS (2003 - 2007)
MINNESOTA TWINS (1982 - 2018)
NEW YORK METS (1993 - 2004)
-- Replaced in Season #13 by ATLANTA BRAVES (1977 - 1980)
-- Replaced in Season #17 by CHICAGO WHITE SOX (1903 - 1905)
-- Replaced in Season #20 by CHICAGO CUBS (2002-2019)
PITTSBURGH PIRATES (1986 - 1997)
-- Replaced in Season #13 by BROOKLYN DODGERS (1912 - 1914)
-- Replaced in Season #16 by ST. LOUIS BROWNS (1911- 1932)
SAN DIEGO PADRES (1993 - 2000)
--Replaced in Season #9 by CHICAGO CUBS (1966 - 1973)
--Replaced in Season #17 by CINCINNATI REDS (1984 - 2004)
TORONTO BLUE JAYS (1979)
-- Replaced in Season #2 by SEATTLE MARINERS (1983 - 1991)
-- Replaced in Season #11 by PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES (1930)
-- Replaced in Season #12 by NEW YORK GIANTS (1902 - 1906)
-- Replaced in Season #17 by ST. LOUIS CARDINALS (1978 - 1998)
SEATTLE PILOTS (1969 - 1971)
-- Replaced in Season #4 by BOSTON RED SOX (1965 - 1998)
TEXAS RANGERS (1973 - 1978)
-- Replaced in Season #7 by MILWAUKEE BREWERS (2002 - 2017)
-- Replaced in Season #23 by FLORIDA MARLINS (1993 - 2007)