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 - 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)

1/31/2025

SEASON #39 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 - done
Owners name a player to jump seasons (see Rules Page) - deadline is opening day
Divisions will be randomly realigned -

CUTS TO 33 DEADLINE - Friday, March 7 - 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 - Saturday, March 8 - 9pm Central time

TRADES AND CUTS TURNED OFF - Saturday, March 8 - 9pm Central time

DRAFT-- starts Sunday, March 9 - 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. Washington Senators (3)
2. Seattle Mariners (0)
3. St. Louis Browns (3)
4. St. Louis Cardinals (1)
5. Chicago Cubs (0)
6. Cleveland Guardians (0)
7. Cincinnati Reds (0)
8. Boston Red Sox (0)
9. Florida Marlins (0)
10. Minnesota Twins (1)
11. Atlanta Braves (0)
12. Tampa Bay Rays (0)

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 - Wednesday, March 12 - 9pm central
Round 2 of Waivers - Thursday, March 13 - 9pm central

Opening Day - Friday, March 14 - 9am central
(make sure you have your ballpark dimensions, rosters, and lineups all set)

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)