Odorizzi dominates, Rays win 5-2

Jake Odorizzi was brilliant last night, allowing just 2 hits over 7 innings, leading the Rays to a 5-2 win over the Cubs. | Box

Big game for Myers lifts Rays to victory

Wil Myers drove in 4 runs, carrying 2021 Tampa Bay to a 9-2 victory over the Cubs. Bryce Elder struckout 11 2021 Chicago batters in the contest. | Box

Snell whiffs 8 in 6-2 win

Blake Snell struckout 8 2021 Chicago batters in a 6-2 win for the Rays. | Box

Lead Story - 6/12/2025

SEASON #40 PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE

Retirements - done
Retire or move to FA players from teams that are being dumped - none this year
Import rosters for any new teams - none this year
Double Stats for those players who require it - done
Then progressions - done
Then Imports - in progress
Owners name a player to jump seasons (see Rules Page) - deadline is opening day
Divisions will be randomly realigned -

CUTS TO 33 DEADLINE - tba 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 - tba - 9pm Central time

TRADES AND CUTS TURNED OFF - tba - 9pm Central time

DRAFT-- starts tba - 9am Central time (draft format 6 hrs per pick in Round 1, 3 hrs per pick in Rounds 2 and 3)
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LAST CHANCE TO NAME A PLAYER TO JUMP SEASONS -- tba (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 - tba - 9pm central
Round 2 of Waivers - tba - 9pm central

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

5/23/2025

Season 39 Awards

MVP Award - Randy Arozarena (chosen by Commish - no contest)
CY Young Award - Bryce Elder (Rays) - 5 votes (B.Snell-2)
Rookie of the Year Award - Harland Clift (Browns) - 4 votes (K.Maeda-3, J.Edmonds-1)
Mark Eichhorn Award - Trevor May (Twins) -5 votes (R.Stanek-2)
Batting Crown - Chris Parmelee (Twins)
HR King - Randy Arozarena (Rays)
RBI Crown - Randy Arozarena (Rays)
SB King - Alejandro De Aza (Marlins)
Wins Leader - Bryce Elder (Rays)
ERA Title - Blake Snell (Rays)
K Leader - Erik Hanson (Mariners)
RP Win Leader - Peter Fairbanks (Browns)
Saves Leader - Tim Spooneybarger (Marlins)
Fireman of the Year - Tim Spooneybarger (Marlins)
ACE of WHIP - Bryce Elder (Rays)
Hands of Stone (most Errors) - Luis Castillo (Marlins)
Jose Lima Award (worst ERA) - Dontrelle Willis (Marlins)
Mario Mendoza Trophy (worst AVG) - Andrelton Simmons (Mariners)
World Series MVP - Mikie Mahtook (Rays)

4/18/2025

All-Star Alternates - Season 39

Congratulations to the eight Alternate All-Stars.
Here's the list:
Early Wynn - SP (Senators)
Taylor Tankersley - RP (Browns)
Randy Johnson - SP (Mariners)
Kennys Vargas - 1B (Guardians)
Blake Snell - SP (Rays)
Jon Lester - SP (Cubs)
Adam Dunn - OF (Reds)
Jake Odorizzi - SP (Rays)

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)