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Year 1: May 2285

 

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May Awards
 
Batter of the Month
 
Derek Keller has a lot going for him. The Lucky 38 third baseman was just picked him as the MBL’s top hitter for May.
 
In 25 games last month, this outstanding player batted .344 with 7 home runs, 31 RBIs and 21 runs scored.
 
Keller is hitting .325 this year with 11 home runs, 46 RBIs and 31 runs scored. He has 50 hits in 154 at-bats, 32 walks and a .436 on-base percentage. Keller has played in 44 games.
 
Pitcher of the Month
 
35-year-olds don't often go 6-0 in and haul away the best pitcher award, but Lucky 38’s Earl Robinson did all that. Now, he's the toast of the Mojave Baseball League. Today he was crowned the Pitcher of the Month for May.
 
In 6 starts he posted a 1.90 ERA and struck out 28 batters in 42.2 innings.
 
To date this year, Robinson shows a 9-1 record, 10 starts, 69.2 innings, 59 strikeouts and a 1.81 ERA.
 
 
News and Notes
 
5.1.85 - Player Death
 
The Mojave Baseball League has suffered its second tragedy when NCR pitcher Derrek Bowen and teammates were attacked outside of Jacobstown by a lone deathclaw. Though other NCR players involved in defending themselves only suffered a few scrapes and bruises, Bowen was pronounced dead at the scene. 
 
NCR is currently visiting Jacobstown to take on Tops. It is the second incident involving an NCR player being injured. Just over a week ago, NCR pitcher Will Stewart was shot by a Tops debt collector. 
 
Commissioner Lee is expected to make it into Jacobstown later today to address the issue. For now, NCR is minus its closer. Bowen was having a great start to his MBL career, recording eight saves in eight opportunities. 
 
5.6.85 - Player Suspension (Chem Use)
 
The hits keep on coming for the NCR as relief pitcher Jeff Downs tested positive for Rocket, considered to be one of the more serious chems by the Mojave Baseball League. 
 
Due to his positive test, Downs is suspended for an automatic 15 games beginning today. The NCR has already been short-handed at pitcher because of a number of incidents. Downs is now the second NCR pitcher to be found guilty of using a chem. Recently pitcher Will Stewart was shot in the knee and Derrek Bowen was killed by a deathclaw.
 
5.9.85 - Commissioner Press Release
 
Commissioner Lee made two announcements today, both involving the NCR in some way. 
 
Following the death of pitcher Derrek Bowen of the NCR, Lee put out a mandatory curfew for all players beginning today. Also, Lee announced that the deathclaw incident had the look of a setup. Super Mutant patrols keep a constant eye on Jacobstown and any deathclaw in the area entering without detection is considered to be suspicious. Lee said he would continue investigating to see if there was indeed foul play in Bowen’s death and the injury of several of his teammates. 
 
Lee also announced the immediate firing of the coaching staff of the NCR. Replacement coaches would be selected, but Lee has temporary coaches in North Vegas to manage the NCR players for the next couple of days. The NCR is visiting North Vegas to take on H&H Tool Company. 
 
5.24.85 - Player Suspended (Chem Use)
 
Nuka Cola’s Marcos Hernandez has tested positive for Buffout, his first offense. The NC closer has been outstanding so far this year, recording six saves in 13 appearances so far this year. 
 
As a first offense for Buffout use, Hernandez will sacrifice 10 games in the middle of the season.

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Year 1: June 2285

 

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June Awards
 
Batter of the Month
 
Ken Turner certainly put together a successful month. It was good enough to win the MBL Batter of the Month award for June.
 
The 29-year-old center fielder for Ultra Luxe hit .344 with 5 home runs, 14 RBIs and 18 runs scored. 
 
This season Turner has delivered 73 hits in 254 at-bats for a .287 average with 11 home runs. He is getting on base at a .361 clip and his totals also include 37 RBIs and 43 runs scored. This year Turner has played in 68 games.
 
Pitcher of the Month
 
Lucky 38's Bob Jackson went 4-1 in June. Now, he's the toast of the Mojave Baseball League. Today he was crowned the Pitcher of the Month for June.
 
In 5 starts he posted a 1.85 ERA and struck out 36 batters in 39 innings.
 
This season Jackson has worked 95 innings with 81 strikeouts en route to a 7-3 record and a 3.03 ERA.
 
 
News and Notes
 
6.1.85 - Suspension (Major chem Use)
 
Matt Palmer, the hard-throwing leftie with the Atomic Wrangler, was caught with jet today, meaning he will serve a 15-game suspension. The suspension comes at a bad time, especially with the Wranglers in the middle of a seven-game losing streak. 
 
Palmer has been OK for the struggling casino team. He’s 3-2 on the season with a 4.24 ERA. 
 
6.2.85 - Suspension (Chem use)
 
Just one day after a player was caught using a chem, H&H Tool Company’s Jason Williams was caught using steady. Considered to be one of the less lethal chems in the Wasteland, steady is known to enhance a person’s concentration. 
 
Williams was probably trying to improve on his putrid .235 batting average and strikeout percentage. The young outfielder has 28 hits on the season and 27 strikeouts. 
 
6.5.85 - Injury (Creature attack)
 
Sunset Sarsaparilla’s Mike Plasmagun could’ve had it worse, but the soft drink company’s star outfielder only suffered a minor injury from a radroach attack. 
The team said it may hold him out of action for the next couple of days and monitor if he has any ill effects from the nasty cut on his left calf. 
 
Plasmagun said that he was helping a young lady who was cornered by the dirty pest, but he failed to finish it off before it snapped at him and just catch his leg. 
 
Radroaches are a bad enough pest in the Mojave. We don’t need them gnawing on our players. 
 
6.7.85 - Suspension (Chem use)
 
The King’s School of Impersonation may have to find someone to impersonate a bullpen catcher for a few days as backup catcher Evan Pryor was busted for steady use. The little used youngster was probably just bored, but he’ll have to sit out without his uniform on for the next few days. 
 
6.8.85 - Suspension (Major chem use)
 
Perhaps the biggest chem bust of the season came today when Lucky 38’s Derek “12 Bottles” Keller was caught using Psycho. 
 
Keller, who won May’s Player of the Month Award, will now miss the next 20 games of the season. It is also a big blow for Lucky 38 since Keller leads the team in several key categories, including homeruns (13) and RBI (49). 
 
Psycho carries the most severe penalty of all chems because of users’ unpredictable behavior following its use. Players found to have used psycho are permanently banned from the league if they have just two more incidents.  
 
6.8.85 - Commissioner Press Conference
 
Though the league was going great, Lee was determined to address some issues and states of events throughout the league. At the halfway point of the season, he gave a speech recorded onto holotape and broadcast over the Mojave radio stations. Though his speech was much longer, I will only share the highlights of the speech below. 
 
Commissioner Lee’s State of the League Address: 
 
I am pleased with the league’s progress so far. There have been a lot of exciting games. I know the players are learning, but we can all see how much better they were from the first baseball camps until now. …
 
Just last week I was at the Kings and HHT game, and what a battle! The pitches looked like cazadores buzzing around. I can’t wait to see both teams play again. …
 
The investigators have given me reports on some of the incidents that have taken place. Though we do not yet know who is responsible for the series of events, we do know for sure there were planned attacks. The deathclaw that attacked members of the NCR team and killed Mr. Bowen was a human-owned deathclaw, not one of the wild. We know this based on certain whip streaks and other markings found on the deathclaw. … The person or people responsible will be punished by the NCR Army. I hope, I really, really hope, that no one involved in the Mojave Baseball League is responsible. …
 
Another pressing issue is something we anticipated could and would be a problem. Chems. So far, the number of suspensions for chem positives has been low, but it would be ideal to see that number decrease to almost nothing. The Mojave will be a lot better place when the stink of chems has been swept away. … Yes, I know some chems are helpful, but even those can be addictive. We have weighed the intensity of chems and how some can be used for performance enhancement. All suspensions are based on our suspension chart. …
 
Looking forward, we are seeking to expand our league more when possible. We have a large base of reserve players who would rather play than watch, so we might try to add a junior league as early as next season to give players a chance to play more. Also, we would love to find more sponsors to pay even more of our citizens to play ball for a portion of the season. …
 
I have been proud to see what the Mojave is becoming. More and more people are finding their way out of caves and irradiated dwellings and locating to our cleaner, healthier corner of the world. We still have no idea what the state of affairs out east are. As far as I know, and I am not in the center of things to know, the NCR is not expanding farther east just yet, but trying to establish a strong infrastructure here around New Vegas. That seems to be the current priority before expanding east. We may have to start calling New Vegas the Gateway to the East. …
 
Of course I am happy that Lucky 38 is doing well. I am the person who helped to put part of the team together, but now I am not making any front office decisions. Those are all Ms. Cass’ to make, along with her staff. … 
 
I thank you fans of the Mojave for coming out to the games and supporting us. Hopefully more and more people can start making their way to the park as time goes on. Again, thank you to the players for doing such a great job, and I look forward to the second half of the season. Good bye.
 
6.15.85 - Suspension (Chem use)
 
The Atomic Wrangler’s Rich Eaton became yet another victim to the league’s anti-chem policy. Eaton was found to have used a stimpak without team doctors’ consent following a reported domestic situation. 
 
Eaton, who has been solid for the Wranglers, will now serve an automatic five-game suspension because of his chem use. 
 
6.18.85 - Suspension (player fight)
 
Gomorrah’s Clay Holden and the Kings’ Tony Simpson were suspended today based on a fist fight the players had prior to their teams’ game yesterday. 
 
Reportedly Holden made fun of the “old man’s stupid haircut.” The two had words and then began fighting before being broken up by guard super mutants. 
 
Because he started the fight, Holden gets the boot for three games, while Simpson will sit out two games. Both suspensions begin today, though neither team has a game. 
 
6.19.85 - Suspension (Chem use)
 
The daily physical toll is starting to have an effect on players. Today the toll came with a tax. Sunset Sarsaparilla’s Carlos Colon was found to have used Med-X recently. Because the pitcher was caught, he will now lose the next five games due to an automatic suspension. 
 
6.25.85 - Suspension (2nd offense chem use)
 
Terrible news for Lucky 38 and star third baseman Derek Keller. Keller is currently serving a 20-game suspension for Psycho use. Well, things just got more serious as Keller was found to be in possession of and under the influence of Mentats. Though not as serious as Psycho, Keller is on a three strikes system now. If he were to be caught with any more chems, he would be permanently suspended from the league. 
 
Keller now has five additional games tacked on to his suspension, and he will be required to enter an offseason rehab program, assuming he is not busted for chem use one more time. What a dumb ass! 
 
6.25.85 - Suspension (Chem use)
 
RobCo’s Albert Hernandez has been a seldom-used player on the season. Perhaps he was trying to get a jump with his chance to play a game yesterday under the lights, but the backup second baseman has now been suspended a game due to Cateye use. 
 
Cateye is a weak chem that helps people to see better in poor light. Perhaps Hernandez needs to use more since he couldn’t see the league tester making his rounds before the game.
 
6.25.85 - Suspension (Chem use)
 
It’s been a busy day for the MBL chem testers. The third positive of the day is the Tops’ Josh Spread. The outfielder was found to have Steady in his system and will now be suspended for the next four games. 
 
When asked about it, Spread did not appear to be steady on his feet. Perhaps the bottle of whisky he had in his hand causing his tipsiness, though.

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Year 1: July 2285

 

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July Awards
 
Batter of the Month
 
The Mojave Baseball League Batter of the Month has been picked for July and the honor goes to the The Tops' Wayne Freeside.
 
He compiled a .414 batting average with 36 hits and 9 home runs, along with 24 RBIs and 18 runs scored.
 
This year Freeside is batting .333 with 23 home runs. He has scored 59 runs and driven in 66.
 
 
Pitcher of the Month
 
Doug King was the anchor in the Kings' bullpen last month and snatched up the Mojave Baseball League Pitcher of the Month honors for July. The 32-year-old is in the prime of his career and pitching like he intends to stay around baseball for quite some time to come.
 
He threw 16 innings over 12 relief appearances and collected a 4-0 record with 15 strikeouts and 5 saves while etching his 0.56 ERA.
 
King has 21 saves this year. In 43 relief appearances he has tossed 49 innings, fanned 34, and given up 14 walks with a 5-4 record. The Kings' reliever has recorded a 1.84 ERA and allowed the opposition to hit .208 when he is on the mound.
 
News and Notes
 
7.2.85 - Player trade
 
Though he shows a lot of talent and may be a premier player in the future, the Ultra Luxe’s DJ Gas Mask Cartwright was part of a mega trade today. A team spokesperson for Ultra Luxe stated that management had been butting heads with Cartwright and wanted to pass on the youngster. Now he will be a member of Gomorrah. 
 
The trade turns out to be a multiplayer megadeal for the league, maybe turning the tides for two teams fighting to get into the playoffs. 
 
Ultra Luxe traded Cartwright and starting pitcher John Harrison to Gomorrah for starting pitcher Ron Heath and outfielder Willard Bushby. 
 
On the season, the backup outfielder Cartwright is batting .261 with 7 RBI in 46 at bats. Harrison was more successful for Ultra Luxe. He is 7-3 with a 3.02 ERA in 15 starts. 
 
Heath is also having a great season on the mound. He is 6-3 with a 2.32 ERA in 13 starts on the season. His teammate Bushby is batting .261 with 7 homeruns and 30 RBI. 
 
Asked why they were willing to give up two good players for a young, troublesome Cartwright, the Gomorrah team spokesperson replied, “Cartwright will lead our team to future championships. It’s just too tough to catch the (Lucky) 38 this year. We had a chance to grab him, so we did. Harrison will help us out, too, where we won’t miss Heath as much.” 
 
The trade came on an off day, so all four players have plenty of time to meet up with their new teams and participate in tomorrow’s pairings. Gomorrah has already announced they plan to start Harrison on the mound tomorrow against Vault-Tec.  
 
7.11.85 - Player accident
 
RobCo almost suffered a tragedy today when outfielder Lowell Staten was accidentally shot in the chest just above his heart. Chris Parker of the reserve roster was cleaning his gun, reported to be a .44 Magnum, when it went off and shot Staten. 
 
Staten is in surgery at the time of this news post, but team officials said he is expected to live and will be given some healing chems to speed his recovery.
 
Parker was not seen at the team warm-ups prior to the game against H&H Tool Company, and he may be dismissed from or suspended by the team. 
 
7.19.85 - Player injury (Super Mutant attack)
 
We are not going to argue that Mojave Baseball Players are the sharpest machetes in the Legion, especially when one of its players makes a bonehead move. That is just what happened today when Atomic Wrangler relief pitcher Armor Hammer had a “disagreement” with a lady in Westside. 
 
A well-known Westside Super Mutant, Mean Sonofabitch, came to the damsel’s rescue and crushed Hammer’s ribs, meaning a long recovery time for the pitcher. 
 
Asked about the incident, Mean Sonofabitch said, “Ah helsh women when men attash em. Sheesh a liwwel girlsh. Ah helsh her.” 
 
As for Hammer, while he may be able to get away with sexually assaulting women in the Atomic Wrangler casinos, he had better learn fast that people do not put up with that **** in Westside. 
 
7.19.85 - Team achievement
 
The New California Republic, a team that may have a competitive advantage on most of the rest of the league, showed how good it could be by being the first team to clinch a playoff berth. 
 
The NCR defeated RobCo 4-2 to clinch the Eastern Division title. The Bears are currently 57-26 and lead both RobCo and Ultra Luxe by 19 games with just 17 more to play in the regular season. 
 
The Lucky 38 also had a chance to clinch their division, but their magic number remains at one after falling to Gomorrah 5-0. 
 
7.20.85 - Player suspension (3rd offense chem use)
 
Derek “12 Bottles” Keller’s substance abuse demons proved to be much as the Lucky 38 was busted for the third time this season, this time only a few days after his last suspension was finished. Now Keller has earned himself a lifetime ban from the Mojave Baseball League. 
 
Keller looked to be a great father figure for the youngsters of the league as a powerful athlete. Instead, it is our hope that he is shunned by the league’s players, lest they suffer his same fate. 
 
For the record, Keller tested positive for Jet, proving that he is more than just “12 Bottles,” but a ****heap full of chems, too. 
 
7.21.85 - Team achievement
 
Just one day removed from losing one of their best players, Lucky 38 backed into the playoffs despite being on a losing streak. 
 
After falling to the NCR 4-0, Lucky 38 clinched the division when Gomorrah was also shut out by Robco, 6-0. On the season, Lucky 38 is 60-25 and holds a one game lead over the NCR for best record in the league. 
 
7.24.85 - League announcement
 
Commissioner Lee is on hand at the Lucky 38-RobCo tonight in Novac. Before that time, RobCo was able to make a great announcement for the league: home computers. 
 
Lee gave a short speech, along with the RobCo representatives. Basically, RobCo has been working hard to build home computers that will able to connect to a network where people can communicate to each other from the computer and read news from across the Mojave. They are calling the program the RobCo Network Center, or RNC. 
 
Part of Lee’s speech: 
 
RobCo’s announcement is exciting news for us throughout the wastes. Not only will we have 24-hour power soon, but soon we are going to live in a world where technology does not just mean death and destruction. Instead, we can communicate in a healthy way. 
 
The reason I am here giving a speech is because we have been granted a special privilege. Once the network is complete, the Mojave Baseball League RNC screen will be the first RNC screen. 
 
A few dedicated computer programmers at RobCo are working hard on making the MBL RNC screen now. 
 
The Mojave Baseball League could eventually go global if the RobCo plan goes as expected.
 
7.29.85 - Team achievement
 
July is not finished yet, but out playoffs are set. The King’s School of Impersonation Kings are the last team to clinch a playoff spot, clinching the Central Division yesterday after a 5-4 win over the Tops Casino in 11 innings. 
 
The Kings are 51-40 on the season, 10 games ahead of H&H Tool Company.

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Year 1: July 2285, Part 2

 

Other interesting News and Notes
 
Wednesday, July 29th, 2285
 
RobCo Robots: Activated LF Lowell Staten from the disabled list.
 
Sunday, July 26th, 2285
 
Nuka Cola: Activated MR Cliff Anderson from the 60-day disabled list.
 
H&H Tool Company: Signed MR Dan Trainyard.
 
H&H Tool Company: Released SP Edgardo Santiago.
 
Saturday, July 25th, 2285
 
RobCo Robots: Placed LF Lowell Staten on the 7-day disabled list, retroactive to 07/11/2285.
 
The H&H Tool Company traded 26-year-old starting pitcher Rob Wolfe to the Atomic Wrangler Wranglers, getting 18-year-old second baseman Ernest Emmons in return.
 
Friday, July 24th, 2285
 
The H&H Tool Company traded 26-year-old third baseman Vicente Palácios to the Lucky 38, getting 19-year-old right fielder Ben Sheffield in return.
 
Tuesday, July 21st, 2285
 
Ultra Luxe: Signed 3B Derek Keller. Commissioner Lee approved of this transaction. According to Lee: "Though Keller will not play again, I think it is good for a team to attain his rights for possible future employment. I have every bit of confidence Marjorie (Hand) can help Keller get the help he needs." 
 
Ultra Luxe: Released 1B Tom Sellers.
 
Lucky 38: Signed SS Harry Greene.
 
Friday, July 17th, 2285
 
The Gomorrah traded 25-year-old catcher Joe Parker to the The Tops, getting 36-year-old reliever Jeff McKeoron and 18-year-old shortstop Mark Harris in return.
 
 
Saturday, July 4th, 2285
 
The Ultra Luxe traded 28-year-old right fielder Willard Bushby to the Gomorrah, getting 19-year-old first baseman Jesús Martínez and 20-year-old center fielder Jerry Corbett in return. This trade comes two days after Bushby was traded from Gomorrah. Apparently Gomorrah regretted including him in the four-player trade and wanted him back. 
 
Wednesday, July 1st, 2285
 
Lucky 38: Placed MR Michael Weatherall on the 60-day disabled list.

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Year 1: August 2285

 

Final Standings
 
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Batting Leaders
 
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Pitching Leaders
 
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News and Notes
 
8.6.85 - Suspension (Chem use)
 
Gomorrah’s Basket Zapp has been pitching a lot of innings lately. Now the relief pitcher will get a much-needed rest after testing positive for Hydra. The league considers Hydra to be a weaker chem and only gives a two-game suspension for a first-time offense. 
 
Zapp has been the ninth inning master for Gomorrah this season. He has 28 saves and a 1.13 ERA in 48 innings pitched this season. 
 
8.9.85 - Team achievement (Best record)
 
It was a tight race to clinch the best record in the league, but that record is now officially in the New California Republic’s grasp. The Bears defeated Ultra Luxe 15-2 and Lucky 38 Casino fell to the Tops Casino 7-5 to give the NCR the best record and a first-round bye in the playoffs. 
 
The NCR is 68-31 with one game to play and Lucky 38 is 66-33. Lucky 38 will be the host team and play the Kings (57-42 record) in a five-game first-round playoff series. The winner of those two teams will then face the NCR in a seven-game series.

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Year 1: Playoffs First Round Preview

 

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Series Preview 
 
There were some teams that dominated others throughout the first Mojave Baseball League season, but none other than the Kings-Lucky 38 was a true sweep. 
 
Lucky 38 did not dominate every game in the series, but it did have two four game sweeps to hold an 8-0 season advantage over the Kings. 
 
The first sweep came in Goodsprings, Lucky38's home town, from April 30 through May 3. Lucky 38 won its games 5-4, 7-1, 8-1, 4-3. Surprisingly, the first game of the series was the Kings' best shot. Trailing 4-2 entering the 8th inning, Lucky 38 tied the game on a two-run shot from Jorge Garcia. In the bottom of the ninth, Lucky 38 won on a series of walks and sacrifice flies. Lucky 38 won the next two games thanks to dominating performances by pitchers Earl Robinson and David Bennett. In the fourth game, Lucky 38 scored four runs in the second on two two-RBI doubles by Jorge Garcia and Goofy Duncan. The Kings tried to make a come back, but could not get there. 
 
The second series took place at the Old Mormon Fort in Freeside from June 11 through 14. Lucky 38 won those games 4-0, 5-4, 6-5, 5-3. In the first game, Buck Buckley pitched eight scoreless innings to earn the dominating victory. Lucky 38 then won the second game in 10 innings on a solo home run by John McDowell. The third game was a back and forth game, though the Kings could never get a lead. Lucky 38 took a 2-0 lead, then a 4-2 lead, then a 6-4 lead and held on. The final game of the regular-season series was an epic 16 inning nail biter. The Kings tied the game 2-2 in the bottom of the ninth on a Justin Davis pinch-hit home run. Each team scored a run in the 11th to make it 3-3. Finally in the 16th inning, Lucky 38 scored two runs due to some small ball success and a balk. 
 
The Kings most certainly had a chance to win some games in the series, but overall Lucky 38 looked to have better pitching and the stronger team in their two series. Maybe things will go differently in the playoffs. It would be nicer to see a battle rather than a sweep.

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Year 1: First Round, Game One

 

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Lucky 38 Dominates, Shuts Out Kings 8-0
 
With the help of solid pitching from Earl Robinson and a hot bat in Dennis Shaft, Lucky 38 cruised to an 8-0 victory at Goodsprings Park. 
 
Robinson pitched 7 2/3 shutout innings, giving up only two hits and a walk before being lifted in the 8th. Bobby Lorn and Otis Pryor mopped up the remaining 1 1/3 innings for the three-hit shutout. 
 
Shaft was named player of the game because of his dominating performance. He finished 3 for 4 with a double, home run, 5 RBI and two runs. 
 
The weather was not ideal for a mid-August game with a stiff breeze blowing in from center field. That made Shaft's seventh-inning three-run homer even more amazing since it was hit against the wind. 
 
For the Kings, the team was never able to get anything going. Pedro Perez was the only player to reach scoring position when he singled and moved to second on a ground out. However, Carlos Garza followed with a pinch-hit strikeout to end the threat. 
 
Game two will be played tomorrow also in Goodsprings Park. The weather is expected to be closer to normal mid-August temperatures then.

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Year 1: First Round, Game Two

 

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Lucky 38 Rallies from 5-Run Deficit, Wins 6-5
 
Lucky 38 continued its winning ways against the King's School of Impersonation, coming back from a 5-0 deficit through four innings to win 6-5. 
 
Eddie Pegasus hit a two-RBI double in the bottom of the eighth to provide the winning runs. 
 
Ronald Cooper earned the win for Lucky 38, pitching two scoreless innings. David Bennett got the start, but was rocked for five runs, four earned, in five innings. Fungo Frazier suffered the loss for the Kings, giving up two runs on three hits in just 1/3 inning of work in the eighth. 
 
The Kings took an early lead in the first when Ed Free singled, stole second, and then scored on a Ronald Draper single. Draper was named the game's MVP after going 2 for 3 with a double, a walk, 3 RBI, and a run. 
 
In the third inning, the Kings seemed to blow the game open by scoring three runs. Free led off with a single, followed by Jim Seaman reaching on an error. Draper then doubled to drive in Free and move Seaman to third. Colm Warner then doubled in both Seaman and Draper. Lucky 38's Bennett then was able to strike out three of the next four batters to end the inning. 
 
The Kings scored their fifth and final run in the fourth inning when Draper hit an RBI sacrifice fly to score Zander Peterson. 
 
Lucky 38 finally got on the board in the bottom of the fifth. Perry Ferguson singled to lead off the inning and was moved to third on a one-out Jim Welch single. Mike Duncan then singled in Ferguson to make it 5-1 through five innings. 
 
In the sixth inning, Lucky 38 was able to score two more runs. John McDowell and Duane Antqueen hit back-to-back one-out singles. Following a ground out to move over the runners, Perry Ferguson hit a two-RBI single to make it 5-3. 
 
Lucky 38 got one run closer in the seventh inning to cut the Kings' lead to 5-4. Jimmy LaRue doubled with two outs. The Kings changed pitchers to Tony Simpson from starter Ron Franklin. However, Simpson gave up an RBI double to McDowell on his first pitch. 
 
With the win, Lucky 38 is now 10-0 on the season versus the Kings. The series now switches to the Old Mormon Fort for the next two games, assuming the Kings can win the next one. The Kings would need to win all three remaining games to win the series and move on to the MBL finals.

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Year 1: First Round, Game Three

 

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Lucky 38 Jumps to Early Lead, Sweeps Kings
 
Lucky 38 scored four runs in the first inning and added another five in the fifth inning as it cruised to an easy 3-0 sweep of the King's School of Impersonation in the first round of the playoffs. Lucky 38 now moves on to play the New California Republic in the Mojave Series. 
 
Wilfred Buckley pitched 7 2/3 strong innings to earn the victory and game MVP honors. He gave up two runs on seven hits and struck out 12 batters in earning the victory. Bobby Lorn finished the game for Lucky 38, giving up one unearned run on three hits with three strikeouts and a walk in 1 1/3 inning. Together, Buckley and Lorn struck out 15 batters. 
 
Jeff MacTause suffered the loss for the Kings. He gave up four runs on five hits with a strikeout and a walk in three innings. The Kings used six pitchers in the game. They combined to walk six batters. 
 
Lucky 38 had its first offensive explosion in the first inning on MacTause. Mike Duncan, Duane Antqueen, and Jimmy LaRue had consecutive singles to load the bases at the start of the game. John McDowell then had an infield single to score Duncan. Dennis Shaft then followed with a bases loaded walk to score Antqueen and make it 2-0. With one out, Perry Ferguson hit into an RBI fielder's choice. Vicente Palacios finished the scoring by singling in McDowell for a 4-0 lead. 
 
In the fifth inning, Lucky 38 pulled away, scoring five runs on Kings reliever Don Snyder. Duncan and Antqueen led off with singles before LaRue struck out. Snyder then walked McDowell and Shaft to score Duncan. Stu Vanstone then followed with a bases-clearing three-RBI triple to make the score 8-0. Perry Hanke relieved Snyder but allowed another run to score when Ferguson hit into an RBI groundout. 
 
The Kings got their first run in the bottom of the seventh. Colm Warner led off the inning with a double. With two outs and Warner on third, Tim Bradley singled him in. 
 
In the eighth inning, Ed Wolf singled to start the inning. After Buckley struck out the next two batters, Ronald Draper hit an RBI double to make it 9-2 heading into the final inning. 
 
The Kings looked to make some noise in the bottom of the ninth. Lorn was relieving Buckley at the time for Lucky 38, and he looked like he might help make the game interesting. Pedro Perez led off with a single, followed by Bradley reaching on an error. After Jorge James singled, the Kings had the bases loaded with no one out. Wolf struck out, and then Ed Free hit a sacrifice fly to score Perez. Jim Seaman then struck out to end the game. 
 
Shaft was named the series MVP. He finished 4 for 9 (.444 average) with a double, a home run, four walks, seven RBI, and three runs.

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Year 1: Playoffs Mojave Series Preview

 

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Series Preview
 
The first Mojave Series had a good balance in the the two teams playing, the New California Republic Bears and Lucky 38. NCR won the season series 5-3, which also helped to make up the difference in the two teams' records in the battle for regular season first place. The Bears finished 68-32, while Lucky 38 was 66-34. 
 
The two teams first played a two-game set on April 21 and 22 with the teams splitting in Goodsprings. Lucky 38 took the first game 8-2 behind solid pitching and batting from David Bennett, who went 7 1/3 innings giving up only one unearned run. He also homered and drove in four runs in the game. In the second game of the series, Donnell Dugood pitched six strong innings, giving up only one run, to earn the win and game MVP honors. The Bears only had four hits in the game, but they made them count in scoring four runs. 
 
The second series was another two game set, this time on May 11 and 12 at the Hoover Dam. Again, the teams split with NCR taking the first game 8-7 and Lucky 38 winning the second game 7-4. The first game was a back and forth affair, with NCR winning thanks to a solo home run by game MVP Clyde Martin, his second of the game, in the seventh inning. Lucky 38 won the second game by overcoming a 4-2 ninth-inning deficit to score five runs in the final inning and win it. The rally came with two outs in the inning thanks to a two-run home run by Jimmy LaRue to tie it and a three-run dinger by Dennis Shaft to prove to be the game-winning hit. 
 
The teams did not meet again until June 30 and July 1. Earl Robinson pitched eight innings for Lucky 38 in the first game, leading to a 4-2 victory in the first game. Alex Carney was the only bright spot for the Bears in the game by doubling and homering and driving in the only two runs for the NCR. In the second game of the series, the NCR won 7-5 on a walkoff three-run home run by Jay Gardner. Gardner was the backup catcher for the Bears, and was in as a replacement player in the game when he hit the game winner. 
 
With the season series tied 3-3, NCR got a much-needed late-season sweep of Lucky 38 to take the advantage in the season series and the race for first place. At the start of the series, Lucky 38 was 60-24 and the NCR was 58-26. Following the series, both teams were 60-26 and the Bears had the tie breaker for first place. NCR won the first game 5-3 thanks to Clyde Martin’s fifth-inning grand slam. In the final game of the series, the Bears won 4-0 behind 7 2/3 shutout innings from Miguel Rosa. 
 
Analyzing the teams, both were quite equal and the series was expected to go the distance with Lucky 38 getting the nod in seven games. Lucky 38 ace Earl Robinson was expected to make the difference in the series.

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Year 1: Mojave Series, Game One

 

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Jim Ford Pitches Eight Shutout Innings, NCR wins 3-0.
 
Jim Ford pitched eight shutout innings, giving up only two hits with six strikeouts and three walks to earn the victory and game MVP for game one.
 
Leading 3-0 in the top of the ninth, Miguel Rosa came in to try to close out the game. With two outs, though, Lucky 38 made some noise. Jimmy LaRue and John McDowell hit back-to-back singles, followed by a walk for Dennis Shaft to load the bases. Stu Vanstone had a chance to drive in runs, but he grounded out to second to end the game. 
 
The game was scoreless through four and a half innings before the NCR’s Emilio Rodriguez hit a solo shot in the bottom of the fifth inning. 
 
The game remained 1-0 going into the bottom of the seventh. After Mike Britton walked on four straight pitches to start the inning, Rodriguez homered again to give the Bears a 3-0 lead. Rodriguez finished the game 3 for 3 with a double tacked on to his two homers. 
 
Jimmy LaRue was the best hitter for Lucky 38, getting three of the team’s four hits, including a first-inning triple that proved to be Lucky 38’s last scoring threat before the ninth inning rally.

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Year 1: Mojave Series, Game Two

 

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Lucky 38 Scores Two in Ninth, Wins 5-3
 
Lucky 38 lost its lead in the bottom of the eighth, but answered with two runs in the ninth to win the game. Bill Shelton suffered the loss for the New California Republic, giving up two runs in the ninth on only 1/3 innings pitched.
 
Jim Welch, who substituted for a tired Jimmy LaRue, led off the ninth with a walk. John McDowell followed with a single. Then, Eddie Pegasus, who substituted for an injured Dennis Shaft, doubled in the go-ahead run. Following a fly out and intentional walk to load the bases, Vicente Palacios singled in a run to make it 5-3. The NCR then pulled Shelton, and the Bears were able to escape without any further damage. 
 
However, the NCR could not get a rally going as Lucky 38’s Otis Pryor retired the side in just four pitches to earn the save. Bobby Lorn was credited with the win despite giving up the tying run in the eighth, which also resulted in a blown save. That run came on a solo home run by the NCR’s Emilio Rodriguez.
 
David Bennett of Lucky 38 and Jim Crouch of the Bears both got the start, but neither factored in the decision. Bennett pitched seven innings, giving up two earned runs on seven hits with four walks and five strikeouts. Crouch pitched 5 2/3 innings, giving up three earned runs on eight hits with three strikeouts and two walks. 
 
New California Republic took the lead in the bottom of the first. With one out, Steve Davis hit a solo home run. After another out, Mike Britton singled, followed by an RBI double by Rodriguez to make it 2-0 after one inning. 
 
Lucky 38 got on the board in the third when LaRue hit an RBI ground out to score Bennett who led the inning off with a walk. 
 
In the fourth, Lucky 38 took the lead. Shaft, Perry Ferguson, and Palacios all singled to load the bases with one out.  After Bennett flew out, Mike Duncan singled in Shaft and Ferguson. 
 
Duncan was the game’s MVP, going 4 for 6 with two RBI. 
 
The series now switches to Goodsprings for the next three games.

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Year 1: Mojave Series, Game Three

 

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Lucky 38 Scores Two in Ninth, Wins 5-3
 
Lucky 38 lost its lead in the bottom of the eighth, but answered with two runs in the ninth to win the game. Bill Shelton suffered the loss for the New California Republic, giving up two runs in the ninth on only 1/3 innings pitched.
 
Jim Welch, who substituted for a tired Jimmy LaRue, led off the ninth with a walk. John McDowell followed with a single. Then, Eddie Pegasus, who substituted for an injured Dennis Shaft, doubled in the go-ahead run. Following a fly out and intentional walk to load the bases, Vicente Palacios singled in a run to make it 5-3. The NCR then pulled Shelton, and the Bears were able to escape without any further damage. 
 
However, the NCR could not get a rally going as Lucky 38’s Otis Pryor retired the side in just four pitches to earn the save. Bobby Lorn was credited with the win despite giving up the tying run in the eighth, which also resulted in a blown save. That run came on a solo home run by the NCR’s Emilio Rodriguez.
 
David Bennett of Lucky 38 and Jim Crouch of the Bears both got the start, but neither factored in the decision. Bennett pitched seven innings, giving up two earned runs on seven hits with four walks and five strikeouts. Crouch pitched 5 2/3 innings, giving up three earned runs on eight hits with three strikeouts and two walks. 
 
New California Republic took the lead in the bottom of the first. With one out, Steve Davis hit a solo home run. After another out, Mike Britton singled, followed by an RBI double by Rodriguez to make it 2-0 after one inning. 
 
Lucky 38 got on the board in the third when LaRue hit an RBI ground out to score Bennett who led the inning off with a walk. 
 
In the fourth, Lucky 38 took the lead. Shaft, Perry Ferguson, and Palacios all singled to load the bases with one out.  After Bennett flew out, Mike Duncan singled in Shaft and Ferguson. 
 
Duncan was the game’s MVP, going 4 for 6 with two RBI. 
 
The series now switches to Goodsprings for the next three games.

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Year 1: Mojave Series, Game Four

 

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Harris' Two-RBI Double Gives NCR 3-2 Win
 
George Harris does not get many opportunities to play, much less be a hero. So when the backup infielder came on a pinch hitter in the top of the eighth, few expected him to leave the hero. 
 
Instead, Harris lined a two-RBI double down the right field line to give the New California Republic a 3-2 lead. Stanford Gillespie and Gerardo Makejoo easily scored, and Robert Cooper, who only faced Makejoo, earned the loss for Lucky 38. 
 
Lucky 38's Earl Robinson had a no decision in the game, despite pitching well through seven innings. The bullpen, however, failed the team in the loss. For the game, Robinson pitched seven innings, giving up one earned run on four hits with five strikeouts and a walk. 
 
Bobby Lorn came on in relief in the eighth inning, giving up a single to Gillespie. He was followed by Cooper, who also gave up a single. Donald Bush then came in to give up the game-winning double, before finishing the final two innings. 
 
Lucky 38 took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the fourth. With Jimmy LaRue on first with one away, John McDowell hit a two-run home run for the lead. However, Lucky 38 would not score again. 
 
The Bears got on the board in the sixth inning. Makejoo led off the inning with a double. He was moved over to third on a sacrifice bunt, and then scored on a sacrifice fly by Joel Bowles. 
 
The series is now tied 2-2. Both teams will play tomorrow in Goodsprings to determine who has the advantage when they return to the Hoover Dam for game six.

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Year 1: Mojave Series, Game Five

 

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Lucky 38 Pounds Out 17 Singles, Takes 3-2 Advantage
 
Lucky 38 never found the big hit in game five of the Mojave Series, but it most certainly made up for it by getting timely hitting in defeating the New California Republic 5-3. Lucky 38 now has a 3-2 series advantage as the teams travel to the Hoover Dam for game six. 
 
Lucky 38 lead off hitter Mike Duncan earned the game's MVP award by driving in three runs on 2 for 5 hitting. He also scored a run in the deciding sixth inning. 
 
In the sixth, Lucky 38 trailed 3-1. Stu Vanstone and Perry Ferguson led off the inning with back-to-back singles. Following two straight fly outs that moved up Vanstone and allowed Ferguson to steal second, Duncan then singled in both runners to tie the game 3-3. While on base, Duncan attempted to steal second, but Jeremy Watson's throw from the plate went in to center field and Duncan advanced to third. Duane Antqueen then singled in Duncan to give Lucky 38 a 4-3 advantage. 
 
David Bennett earned the win for Lucky 38, giving up three runs on eight hits with ten strikeouts and a walk in just six innings of work. It was the fourth time this postseason a Lucky 38 player struck out 10 or more batters. Otis Pryor earned the save by pitching a perfect ninth inning. 
 
Miguel Rosa was the losing pitcher for the Bears. He gave up five runs on fifteen hits with five strikeouts and a walk in 6 2/3 innings. Mark White came on in relief to finish the game for the NCR. 
 
The Bears took the lead in the top of the second. With two outs, Gerardo Makejoo doubled, followed by an RBI single by Rosa to drive in Makejoo. 
 
Lucky 38 was able to answer in the bottom of the inning, also with two outs. Vicente Palacios and Bennett had back-to-back singles. Then Duncan drove in Palacios on an RBI single to tie the game 1-1. 
 
The NCR then answered in the third to retake the lead. With one out, Clyde Martin singled, followed by a two-run home run by Mike Britton to straight away left field. 
 
Lucky 38's fifth run came in the seventh. Vanstone hit a one-out single and then stole second base. Ferguson was then intentionally walked. After a fly out, Alfredo Flores hit a pinch-hit RBI single to score Vanstone.

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Year 1: Mojave Series, Game Six

 

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Thrilling 11th Inning Ties Series 3-3
 
For the first Mojave Series, this has been a "classic." 
 
Tied 3-3 heading into the 11th inning, Lucky 38 scored two runs in the top of the inning. However, the New California Republic had the answer, with Rich Hall hitting a two-RBI walkoff single to keep the Bears alive. 
 
The NCR had to come back two times in the game to prevent Lucky 38 from taking the series. That's where game MVP Mike Britton came into play. Trailing 3-2 in the bottom of the ninth, Britton hit a tying home run off Otis Pryor. But Britton was not done. He also hit a one-out solo home run in the 11th, leading the surge in the exciting come-from-behind victory. 
 
The rest of the 11th inning was a battle of survival for the Bears. Following Britton's homer, Emilio Rodriguez walked. With two outs, Stanford Gillespie singled and both runners advanced when Mike Duncan could not field the ball cleanly. Gerardo Makejoo then walked to load the bases before Hall's game-winning hit. 
 
The NCR was down because of allowing two runs in the top of the inning. Dennis Shaft singled to lead off the inning. After a sacrifice bunt to move Shaft to second, Perry Ferguson was intentionally walked. Vicente Palacios followed with an RBI double to give Lucky 38 a 4-3 lead. With two outs, NCR pitcher William Miller threw a wild pitch, allowing Ferguson to score. 
 
Neither team could pull away in the game. The NCR took an early lead when Emilio Rodriguez tripled to lead off the second inning, followed by an RBI single by Gillespie. 
 
Lucky 38 finally scored in the fifth inning. With two on and two outs, Duncan hit a two-RBI double for a 2-1 lead. 
 
The Bears were able to answer in the bottom of the seventh to tie the game. Jeremy Watson hit a one-out double, followed by an RBI single by Gillespie. 
 
In the eighth inning, Lucky 38 took the lead again on a solo home run by cleanup hitter John McDowell. 
 
Ken Watson, who pitched just 1/3 of an inning, was credited with the win for the NCR. Jim Crouch was the starting pitcher for the Bears, giving up two runs on four hits with six strikeouts and four walks in 6 2/3 innings. 
 
Wilfred Buckley was the starter for Lucky 38 in a short outing. He gave up one earned run on three hits with four strikeouts and a walk in six innings. Dave Witcher was the losing pitcher, three runs, two earned, on three hits with two walks in just 2/3 innings pitched. 
 
With the series tied at 3-3, the teams play the final game seven tomorrow. The winner will forever be remembered in the Mojave as champions. The loser will probably drink themselves into a coma.

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Year 1: Mojave Series, Game Seven

 

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CHAMPS!  NCR Cruises to 8-2 Game Seven Victory
 
Jim Ford did not need much run support to earn his second victory in the Mojave Series, but he certainly got a lot of it early. 
 
The New California Republic jumped out to a 3-0 lead, and Ford did the rest in earning the deciding game seven victory. Ford pitched six innings, giving up no runs on just two hits with five strikeouts and two walks. 
 
Earl Robinson was the starter for Lucky 38 and suffered the loss. He gave up three runs on six hits with three strikeouts and three walks in five innings pitched. 
 
The NCR took the lead in the bottom of the first. With one out, Gabriel Rodriguez walked followed by a Clyde Martin double to put runners at second and third. Mike Britton then singled in Rodriguez to make it 1-0. Emilio Rodriguez then singled in Martin to make it 2-0. Following an infield error that loaded the bases, Stanford Gillespie singled in a third run. Lucky 38’s Robinson was able to get the next two batters out, but the damage was already done.
 
Lucky 38 did not get on the scoreboard until Ford was out of the game. In the seventh inning, Duane Antqueen led off with a walk, followed by a Jimmy LaRue single. After a fielder’s choice and a LaRue steal, Dennis Shaft walked to load the bases with one out. Stu Vanstone then hit a deep fly ball to left just short of the fence, which resulted in an RBI sacrifice fly to make the score 3-1. Perry Ferguson then flew out to end the scoring threat. 
 
The Bears did not allow the Lucky 38 run to affect them. Instead, they blew the game open in the bottom of the seventh. Robert Cooper, who had relieved Robinson an inning earlier, could not escape trouble. Gabriel Rodriguez led off with a single. With one out, Cooper hit Britton with a pitch. Emilio Rodriguez then doubled in his brother for a 4-1 lead and moved Britton to third. After Jeremy Watson was intentionally walked and Gillespie struck out, Gerardo Makejoo hit an RBI single to score Britton. Emilio Rodriguez also scored on the play thanks to Jorge Garcia’s throwing error. Cooper was then pulled for Dave Witcher, who immediately gave up a two-RBI single to Rich Hall, making the score 8-1 heading into the eighth inning. 
 
Lucky 38 was able to add one more run in the ninth for the final 8-2 score. Shaft singled with two outs, followed by a walk for Vanstone. Ferguson then singled in Shaft. Jim Welch flew out to end the game, and the NCR started to celebrate.

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Year 1 Offseason: The Historian

 

Lee considered the first season to be a huge success, and that could be seen by the number of people flooding into the Mojave from places that people didn't even know were civilized. 
 
However, as much as Lee thought the league was a success, there were always forces operating against his efforts. Snakes hide in bushes. And there were snakes in the league. Some could be seen for what they were. Others, well, others wore puppy skin. 
 
But we are not ready to look at that just yet. All you need to know now is that once the season was over, Lee arranged a conference he called the Winter Meetings where there would be voting on new league proposals and open market trading opportunities thanks to all the executives being gathered in a room. Lee also made it known that players were free to roam and work at their companies during the offseason, meaning there would be no chem testing, but any players bringing negative karma on themselves could be penalized later. 
 
In the meantime, a special committee of representatives from each team as well as some independent voters gathered to vote for the players of the year. Since the league was in its opening year, one award had a special first year parameter. The Top Rookie Award would be awarded to the best player under 20 years old (maximum age 19 at the time of voting). That eliminated the majority of players from Top Rookie eligibility, and a few owners scoffed at the designation. It was obvious who the top rookie would be, and a few people were still angry that player went to Lee's team, even if he had officially removed himself from executive of the team. 
 
Like I said, Lee could do a lot right for the community. However, what is right for the community is often not ideal for the elite. It was the elite Lee had to watch out for in his dealings.

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Year 1 Offseason: Awards

 

Lefty Grove Trophy (Best Pitcher)
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1. SP - Earl Robinson, Lucky 38 - 14-3, 2.30 ERA, 145 IP, 29 BB, 112 K
2. SP - Donnell Dugood, NCR - 14-4, 3.03 ERA, 142.2 IP, 47 BB, 84 K
3. SP - Tom Nelson, Vault-Tec - 11-8, 2.33 ERA, 154.2 IP, 18 BB, 97 K
 
 
Babe Ruth Trophy (Best Hitter)
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1. 1B - Wayne Freeside, The Tops - .339, 29 2B, 27 HR, 76 RBI, 69 R, 53 BB
2. CF - Bob Franklin, Sunset Sarsaparilla - .294, 11 2B, 3 3B, 37 HR, 107 RBI, 73 R, 31 BB, 8 SB
3. CF - Jimmy LaRue, Lucky 38 - .379, 27 2B, 8 3B, 5 HR, 43 RBI, 57 R, 22 BB, 21 SB
 
Top Rookie (Best Player Under 20)
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1. CF - Jimmy LaRue, Lucky 38 - .379, 27 2B, 8 3B, 5 HR, 43 RBI, 57 R, 22 BB, 21 SB
2. CF - Gerardo Makejoo, NCR - .224, 22 2B, 5 3B, 2 HR, 41 RBI, 45 R, 57 BB, 9 SB
3. SP - Rich Richmond, H&H Tool Company - 3-7, 3.64 ERA, 111.1 IP, 60 BB, 51 K
 
Mojave Postseason Award (Best Playoffs Performer)
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1. SP - Jim Ford, NCR - 3 G, 3 GS, 2-0, 0.92 ERA, 19.2 IP, 2 ER, 7 BB, 17 K
2. RF - Emilio Rodriguez, NCR - 7 G, 24 AB, 9 H (.375 AVG), 3 2B, 3B, 3 HR, 7 RBI, 6 R, 3 BB
3. C - Dennis Shaft, Lucky 38 - 10 G, 32 AB, 14 H (.438 AVG), 2 2B, HR, 7 RBI, 7 R, 10 BB
 
Honus Wagner Defense Trophy (Best Defensive Player per Position)
P - David Bennett, Lucky 38
C - Vincent Harvey, Atomic Wrangler
1B - Rob Carlson, Gomorrah
2B - Albert Molekiller, Gomorrah
3B - Ted Snyder, RobCo
SS - Freddy Rogers, Gomorrah
LF - Jason Williams, H&H Tool Company
CF - Jacob Bednar, Gomorrah
RF - Nelson Johnson, Vault-Tec

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Year 1 Offseason: Lee's Memo

 

The first offseason was really busy thanks to some major proposals by Lee. I will detail all of the changes that were made as well as a variety of offseason transactions, the first Mojave player draft, and the first winter meetings. 
 
Before I jump into the details, here was the memo Lee sent out to the 12 teams' owners: 
 
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Greetings, owners! 
 
Our first season was a huge success, beyond what I thought we could achieve in the first season. I only hope it can get better. Congratulations to the NCR on taking the first Mojave Series in thrilling fashion. 
 
I look forward to the player draft that we worked out. There are some definitive gems in the first class, and now that the boys are 16-year-old men, we’ll let them play ball with the big boys. See some of you on October 5 for the draft. 
 
We will conduct our official winter meetings from December 31 of this year until January 3. Please be aware that you need at least two representatives: one from ownership/management and one from coaching/player personnel. I recommend that the owners are present. Each team will be granted two votes, along with five independent representatives for a total of 29 votes on all league referendums. It may please some of you to know that I will not have a vote on any proposed referendums. 
 
The following decrees are already set, and the meeting will be partially to iron out these details: 
 
Each team will now be a major league team and will be granted ONE minor league team. This is to give more playing time to the players who did not make the final roster, as well as spread the league to other parts of the Mojave where it is difficult to travel to see games. Our goal is to put more asses in the parks. I have pinpointed 12 proposed locations for the minor league teams. We will work out details for where each minor league location will be affiliated. 
 
Each team will now adopt a team name. In addition, I recommend that each team adopt its city name and then pick a nickname based on the company. That last part is not a requirement, and I will leave it up to each organization to decide what their name will be, but I think it would be a good community-building gesture to include the community name. 
 
Other than the above-mentioned objectives, we will discuss rule changes and league policies, as well as having an open trading forum. 
 
As with everything, stay safe out there and see you all at the end of the year. 
 
Comm. Lee

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Year 1 Offseason: September - December Transactions

 

8.29.2285 - Trade
 
Sunset Sarsaparilla traded 29-year-old catcher Bob Seymour to the RobCo Robots, getting 18-year-old second baseman Vincent Floyd and 17-year-old third baseman Eric Fuller in return.
 
 
9.14.2285 - Trade
 
Sunset Sarsaparilla traded 27-year-old reliever Ralph Hart to the New California Republic Bears, getting 18-year-old reliever Will Stewart and 17-year-old starting pitcher Russ Hansen in return.
 
 
9.27.2285 - Information leak
 
A few of the locations for minor league affiliates were leaked publicly: Aerotech Office Park, 188 Trading Post, Mojave Outpost, and the NCR Correctional Facility. In addition, the rebuilding towns of Boulder City and Nipton both had baseball facilities built. 
 
10.5.2285 - Player Draft
 
Round 1
Round 1, Pick 1 - Nuka Cola: SP Keith Heard
 
Round 1, Pick 2 - Sunset Sarsaparilla: SP Harry Adams
 
Round 1, Pick 3 - Atomic Wrangler Wranglers: SP Keith Oven Light
 
Round 1, Pick 4 - H&H Tool Company: SP Dave Davis
 
Round 1, Pick 5 - The Tops: CF Paul Strong
 
Round 1, Pick 6 - Ultra Luxe: CF Rob Brown
 
Round 1, Pick 7 - Vault-Tec Vault Boys: SP Dave Young
 
Round 1, Pick 8 - RobCo Robots: SP Oliver Hernández
 
Round 1, Pick 9 - Gomorrah: SP Matt Flamethrower
 
Round 1, Pick 10 - King's SoI Kings: SP Lester Watts
 
Round 1, Pick 11 - Lucky 38: SP Glenn Brady
 
Round 1, Pick 12 - New California Republic Bears: SP I Am God
 
Round 2
Round 2, Pick 1 - Nuka Cola: CF George Hood
 
Round 2, Pick 2 - Sunset Sarsaparilla: SP Michael Smith
 
Round 2, Pick 3 - Atomic Wrangler Wranglers: SP Tim Burton
 
Round 2, Pick 4 - H&H Tool Company: SP Lou Long
 
Round 2, Pick 5 - The Tops: RF Nick Little Pecker
 
Round 2, Pick 6 - Ultra Luxe: SP Broderick Thornton
 
Round 2, Pick 7 - Vault-Tec Vault Boys: SP Alex Martin
 
Round 2, Pick 8 - RobCo Robots: CF Willis O'Quinn
 
Round 2, Pick 9 - Gomorrah: CF Noel Pitts
 
Round 2, Pick 10 - King's SoI Kings: MR Paul Smiley
 
Round 2, Pick 11 - Lucky 38: 2B William Sparks
 
Round 2, Pick 12 - New California Republic Bears: SP Mike Flowers
 
Round 3
Round 3, Pick 1 - Nuka Cola: 1B Art Hyde
 
Round 3, Pick 2 - Sunset Sarsaparilla: SP Ron Darragh
 
Round 3, Pick 3 - Atomic Wrangler Wranglers: SP Anthony Hammond
 
Round 3, Pick 4 - H&H Tool Company: SS Mario Suárez
 
Round 3, Pick 5 - The Tops: SS António Rosado
 
Round 3, Pick 6 - Ultra Luxe: SP Takem Neverlife
 
Round 3, Pick 7 - Vault-Tec Vault Boys: 1B David Schoolskipper
 
Round 3, Pick 8 - RobCo Robots: CF Mojave Desert Blue
 
Round 3, Pick 9 - Gomorrah: SP Jorge Lugo
 
Round 3, Pick 10 - King's SoI Kings: CF Gunner Knife
 
Round 3, Pick 11 - Lucky 38: SS Ignacio Adame
 
Round 3, Pick 12 - New California Republic Bears: CF Big Scope Lionness
 
Round 4
Round 4, Pick 1 - Nuka Cola: SP Sherman Smith
 
Round 4, Pick 2 - Sunset Sarsaparilla: SP Darby Watson
 
Round 4, Pick 3 - Atomic Wrangler Wranglers: SP Logan Wagner
 
Round 4, Pick 4 - H&H Tool Company: SP Bill Lowery
 
Round 4, Pick 5 - The Tops: SP Kelly Novac
 
Round 4, Pick 6 - Ultra Luxe: SP Dewey Newton
 
Round 4, Pick 7 - Vault-Tec Vault Boys: SP Gregg Brown
 
Round 4, Pick 8 - RobCo Robots: SP Michael McCardle
 
Round 4, Pick 9 - Gomorrah: SP Rob Cunningham
 
Round 4, Pick 10 - King's SoI Kings: SP James Tee Alien
 
Round 4, Pick 11 - Lucky 38: SP Matt Green
 
Round 4, Pick 12 - New California Republic Bears: SP David Martin
 
Round 5
Round 5, Pick 1 - Nuka Cola: SP Kane Horton
 
Round 5, Pick 2 - Sunset Sarsaparilla: SP Nathaniel Murdoch
 
Round 5, Pick 3 - Atomic Wrangler Wranglers: SP Ira Lewis
 
Round 5, Pick 4 - H&H Tool Company: SS Been There Done That
 
Round 5, Pick 5 - The Tops: SS Charlie Mitchell
 
Round 5, Pick 6 - Ultra Luxe: CF Rick Mills
 
Round 5, Pick 7 - Vault-Tec Vault Boys: SS Héctor Herrera
 
Round 5, Pick 8 - RobCo Robots: SS Bernard O'Higgins
 
Round 5, Pick 9 - Gomorrah: 1B Brian Holland
 
Round 5, Pick 10 - King's SoI Kings: 3B Alf DeLayer
 
Round 5, Pick 11 - Lucky 38: CF Mark Henson
 
Round 5, Pick 12 - New California Republic Bears: SS Ben Adams
 
 
10.14.2285 - Player injury
 
William Sewell, Ultra Luxe
Sewell's wife accidentally shot him thinking he was an intruder. Thankfully she only got him in the upper arm and he is expected to recover in just over a month of natural healing time. 
 
 
11.12.2285 - Trade
 
The Tops traded 35-year-old catcher Oliver Quintero to the Atomic Wrangler Wranglers, getting 19-year-old catcher Jeff Embrey and 18-year-old center fielder Bob Anderson in return.
 
11.30.2285 - Player injury
 
Tim Bradley, Kings
Bradley had a run in with a nightkin, but was able to escape with just a nip to the hand before he and a few friends blasted the creature to oblivion. 
 
12.11.2285 - Player injury
 
Jerry McCarter, Tops
McCarter was the unfortunate victim of a giant radscorpion attack. He was saved by a hunter but suffered a debilitating injury to his left leg. He is not expected back until late April, but he may seek league-approved chems treatment to assure his recovery.

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Year 1 Offseason: Winter Meetings

 

I could tell you all about the events that went on during the winter meetings, but you probably only really care about the facts, right? There were lots of discussions, some beneficial and some outright outrageous. I'll give you the summary soon, but first, let me discuss something that outraged me. 
 
You see, as the Historian, my job is unique but special. Lee had given me access to just about everything, except a meeting between James Hsu and him. You may remember that I mentioned him before, but if you do not remember, let me refresh you. Hsu used to be a high-ranking member of the NCR, but he resigned following the Second Battle of Hoover Dam and went to work for Lee. 
 
Being so high in the NCR means that Hsu still had a lot of inside informants to keep Lee up to date on the political dealings. I was there when Hsu came with some information about a few incidents that occurred during the season, namely the player attacked by a Tops loan shark and the deathclaw incident. 
 
Hsu gave Lee some updated information on the investigations. Lee asked, "So they're targeting Swank, right?" When Hsu answered, "Not exactly. You're not going to like who the evidence is pointing at," Lee asked me to leave the room. 
 
I told him it was important for me to hear the information for future generations to know all about the events of the Mojave. Lee disagreed, and after I refused to budge, he forcefully removed me from the room. I have never been so offended in my life. Still, I had a job, so I had to swallow my own pride and after a night of indulgence returned to work. Still to this day I do not know who the person is because there were some other events I will eventually report on, but it was interesting that Swank was not the main villain. Maybe that is why Lee is gone today. Who knows? 
 
Now, on to the winter meetings. 
 
I. Team Name Changes 
 
Michael Angelo's 2286 was about to get really busy. Based on Lee's proclamation, every team had to adopt a team nickname. Some teams already had one, but they had the option to change. With all the changes, some teams were going to change their uniforms in only the second season. The uniforms were completed close to spring training. I will show them in my preseason preview.  
 
In addition to adopting a team name, five of the twelve teams elected to take on their community's name. H&H Tool Company, the King's School of Impersonation, Lucky 38, Nuka Cola, and RobCo were no longer used in the way they were in 2285. 
 
H&H Tool Company became North Vegas and adopted the name Radscorpions. The King's SOI became Freeside and kept the team name Kings. Lucky 38 became Goodsprings and made its team name the Lucky 38s. Nuka Cola became Camp McCarran and took the team name Brahmin. RobCo became the Novac Dinosaurs. 
 
Additionally, several teams adopted team names. Sunset Sarsaparilla became the Fire Ants. Ultra Luxe became the White Gloves. The Tops dropped "The" off its name and became the Mutants. Gomorrah added Devils to its name. 
 
 
II. Minor League Affiliates
 
Lee distributed the list of 12 locations that would make up the Prospects League (PL). Those locations were: 188 Trading Post, Aerotech Office Park, Bitter Springs, Boulder City, Cottonwood Cove, Hidden Valley, Mojave Outpost, New California Republic Correctional Facility, Nipton, Sloan, South Vegas, and the Whiskey Rose Caravan Company. 
 
Additionally, instead of having a west to east alignment, the teams would be distributed into a north to south alignment. 
 
North Division: 
Aerotech, Bitter Springs, South Vegas, Whiskey Rose Caravan Company
 
Central Division: 
188 Trading Post, Boulder City, Hidden Valley, Sloan
 
South Division: 
Cottonwood Cove, Mojave Outpost, NCR Correctional Facility, Nipton
 
Swank (Tops) had first rights to a minor league city, so he chose the Aerotech Office Park citing proximity. Cachino (Gomorrah) followed with the 188 Trading Post. The Garrets (Atomic Wrangler) selected Cottonwood Cove. The other selections will be listed below along with team names. 
 
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III. Rule Changes Proposals
 
The following rules changes were proposed: 
 
A. Expanding active roster because of unforeseen circumstances leaving teams understaffed. REJECTED 17-12.
 
B. Instituting the designated hitter rule for more offense. REJECTED 24-5. 
 
C. Instituting a suspension appeals process. REJECTED 19-10. 
 
D. Allowing teams to finance expanded scouting opportunities. Specific rules in place. 
D.1. Unlimited budget. REJECTED 23-6. 
D.2. League approved scouting caravans. ACCEPTED 28-1. 
D.3. Franchise independent baseball camps. ACCEPTED 23-6. 
D.4. California pipeline. REJECTED 15-14. Lee proposed exploring this more in the future. 
 
E. Adding roster exemptions. REJECTED 20-9. 
 
 
IV. Trades
 
1.1.2286
 
The Freeside Kings traded 30-year-old shortstop Zander Peterson to the Ultra Luxe White Gloves, getting 20-year-old outfielder Jerry Corbett and 18-year-old outfielder Brad Gecko in return.
 
 
1.2.2286
 
The Freeside Kings traded 16-year-old reliever Paul Smiley to the North Vegas Radscorpions, getting 21-year-old reliever Brad Wedderhede  in return.
 
The Atomic Wrangler Wranglers traded 21-year-old outfielder Jaime Rios to the North Vegas Radscorpions, getting 16-year-old starting pitcher Bill Lowery and 20-year-old outfielder Ben Sheffield in return.
 
The Ultra Luxe White Gloves traded 36-year-old reliever Brian Sykes to the Vault-Tec Vault Boys, getting 33-year-old starting pitcher Ethan Harris in return.
 
The Tops Mutants traded 19-year-old shortstop George Benson to the Atomic Wrangler Wranglers, getting 16-year-old starting pitcher Tim Burton and 16-year-old reliever Logan Wagner in return.
 
The North Vegas Radscorpions traded 20-year-old starting pitcher Lee Weathers to the Vault-Tec Vault Boys, getting 19-year-old reliever Jarred Jones and 34-year-old outfielder Mark Kirby in return.
 
 
1.3.2286
 
The New California Republic Bears traded 18-year-old starting pitcher Matt Hayes to the Novac Dinosaurs, getting 34-year-old reliever Leroy Hodges in return.
 
The Novac Dinosaurs traded 32-year-old starting pitcher Sixto Deleon to the Ultra Luxe White Gloves, getting 36-year-old reliever Robert Cowan and 27-year-old reliever Steve MacIntyre in return.
 
The Ultra Luxe White Gloves traded 19-year-old second baseman Zviad Taghiyeva to the Camp McCarran Brahmin, getting 17-year-old reliever Sherman Smith in return.
 
The Sunset Sarsaparilla Fire Ants traded 18-year-old shortstop Shawn Grant to the Freeside Kings, getting 29-year-old shortstop Tim Bradley and 19-year-old catcher Stephen Colorado in return.
 
The Goodsprings Lucky 38s traded 17-year-old starting pitcher Glenn Brady to the Gomorrah Devils, getting 26-year-old shortstop Jose Rey in return.

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The Historian: Segue 1

 

Year 2: 2286
 
Yeah, I know you're here for the baseball. I'll get back to that really soon. But first you need to understand what was happening in and around the Mojave in 2286 to understand where we stand today. 
 
There was a lot going on in the Mojave, but probably still not enough to satisfy Lee. I was there for meeting after boring meeting, very few having anything to do with baseball itself. Yet... everything was about baseball. I thought I was starting to understand Lee's master plan. The Mojave could become a utopia of epic pre-war proportions if everything Lee laid out worked to its full extent. 
 
Baseball was the root to which things could be accomplished. Lee told me all about baseball's history and how important it was to the American way before the collapse. I call myself the Historian, but Lee knows history with a certain amount of passion I may never have. There were others, too. And that's where I'm going to start 2286. Not with baseball, but with the things spinning around the baseball centrifuge. They are related, and in time you will see what I mean. Just keep reading. The pay off is grand. 
 
Lee’s community building went way beyond baseball. By 2286, each community had at least one operating school (those kids at Nellis AFB were already far ahead, but most of the community’s kids were very lowly educated). Lee had been working to improve literacy rates, using every able-bodied person, especially the elderly, to assist in teaching reading. Lee also distributed his wide book collection to different communities, with a division of the Whiskey Rose Caravan Company responsible for moving the books from one community to another. Other citizens of the Mojave also donated their books, and community book loaning systems were established with small but operating facilities. There was even a small violence outbreak in Nipton when all the books were rented out. Lee made sure that 100 more books arrived there in less than a week. All communities had fully operational, supplied, and guarded medical facilities. Also, every community had refrigeration thanks to H&H Tools technology, helping to supply fresher food and keep beneficial chems fresh. 
 
Yeah, the community building reminds me of another of Lee's little secrets I was never told about: his book publishing company. He had a team of his own inside RobCo that was responsible for typing out entire books, for what Lee later told me was for instant and complete access to all book knowledge.
 
Speaking of RobCo, Boone’s RNC system was gaining steam. The Mojave Baseball League screen was to be online soon with more access to stats and information for the casual fan. Though not connected to the RNC, computer stations were already available in re-established schools, local libraries, and medical facilities. There Mojave citizens could learn to operate computers and use simulated RNC programs. 
 
The robot army was sent on multiple scouting and recon missions. There were few reports of Legion activity in the area. Also, there was more information available to me about Pre-War America. The Mojave and New Vegas area was part of one of the major commonwealths, the Southwest Commonwealth. This was made up of the major cities of the former California (and now the Shady Sands megapolis). The Fort and areas east of there was part of the Four States Commonwealth in the former Arizona. Shady Sands defectors to New Vegas seemed to have a better grasp of pre-War U.S., though Lee admitted that he had knowledge of pre-War U.S. and hinted at having been to other places, including Washington D.C. 
 
Railroad infrastructure to the south was moving slowly thanks to limited supplies and labor and wild creature attacks. Where the hell do those deathclaws come from and why do they love the tracks so much? 
 
However, there were limited train operations near New Vegas, making daily commutes easier and safer. At the start of 2286, daily commuter trains traveled from the following locations: New Vegas, Camp McCarran, the New Vegas Medical Clinic, South Vegas, and Nellis AFB. Industrial train stations included Junction 15 Railway Station (Southernmost railway access in 2286 - expected to be a major thoroughfare throughout the Mojave in the future), RepCONN HQ to the east (with the railway stations open in July 2286 for 188 Trading Post access and Boulder City) , to the north Hunter’s Farm, Samson Rock Crushing Plant, and Sunset Sarsaparilla HQ. Future railways opened to Lake Mead in the east (though there have been many problems with Gypsum Train Yard and deathclaw attacks). In the south, railway depots were eventually to expand to Sloan, Goodsprings, the NCR Correctional Facility, Nipton, Novac, and Helios ONE, just as soon as enough labor could handle the load. 
 
One of the negative events was that Nuka Cola’s reemergence was moving slowly, and Lee had a conversation with the Nuka Cola operators, Sarah Weintraub and Michael Angelo. Lee was not happy that they were not working harder to get the factory opened, especially since Lee was financing both the factory opening and the majority of the Nuka Cola-sponsored baseball team's finances. The rest of the funds were coming from Vault 21's hotel and Michael Angelo's business. Weintraub left the meeting before it ended, but Angelo promised that things would move faster and that the factory could be up and running within the year. 
 
Loyal from Nellis AFB re-opened the Aerotech Office Park facility. People living there were trained on making airplanes, with operations under way in the Nellis AFB hangars. Among the company's divisions: metal collectors, metal recyclers, welders, engineering schematics, fuel collection, and production. The former Poseidon Energy became a fossil-fueled player in the Mojave at this time. Their secrets apparently were not buried. Also, the Nellis AFB had a large supply of hidden jet fuel reserves, giving Loyal the boost he needed to get his company off the ground.  
 
Lee used information he learned about Poseidon Energy and its grand experiment, HELIOS One, to make some huge strides. Lee struck a deal with the NCR for ultimate control of the HELIOS One plant, thanks to the increased power supplies afforded from full production of the Hoover Dam. In conjunction with the Brotherhood of Steel, Lee was able to tap the full power of HELIOS One for alternative energy and fuels (though I am getting a little ahead of myself--2286 was just the beginning). However, HELIOS One was still considered a sort of time bomb because of its weapons capabilities, and was under the utmost security.
 
Primm launched its theme park in early 2286, Vikki and Vance World. The roller coaster was fully functional with no more accidents. The casino was in full operation. Lee met with city officials, still run by Jesse Hayes, formerly of the NCR. The town liked his direction, and he resigned with the consent of the NCR to be the mayor. Primm wanted its own franchise, independent of Vault-Tec. Vault-Tec and Lee agreed to pursue potentially moving Vault-Tec to its HQ in South Vegas (HQ is Vault 3), but he said he would need time to convince the voting board. 
 
Water quality and energy supply were consistently improving. People accepted the annexation of the Mojave and New Vegas. New maps were being made, showing the infrastructure improvements. 
 
Sloan’s limestone quarry was in full operation, so concrete construction was in full effect for some time, allowing Boulder City to quickly rebuild and become an established society. 
 
Veronica’s organic farms to the north (Hunter’s Farm, Horowitz Farmstead, and the NCR Sharecropper Farms) were striving and domestic animal conditions were improving, allowing people to have cleaner, fresher vegetables and meats. The conditions of the inhabitants were improving and fewer people needed medical care and chems for daily survival. 
 
Jack’s automotives was moving along slowly, though he was able to get up a limited line of motorcycles. However, he had not been able to make an alternative fuel line yet. His resources and abilities were too limited. He needed a Lee intervention. 
 
The NCR sealed off Camp Searchlight, but they were working vigorously to de-radiate the area. It had been discussed that Cottonwood Cove which lies east of the Camp Searchlight area and Route 164 leading to the west for trips to the Mojave Outpost and Nipton, and vice versa, meant traveling directly through the irradiated zone. The NCR created a service road north of Camp Searchlight as a detour until Camp Searchlight could be reopened. Lee said that he would consider scheduling changes and division realignment for the Prospects League if traveling problems persisted. 
 
Yeah, all of these things happened because of baseball. You see, Lee needed baseball to be more accessible to the people. And that meant everything had to improve. People may not have worked hard for Lee or anyone else. But they would tear their faces off to make sure baseball was available. 
 
People have such strange gods.

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Year 2: Offseason News and Transactions - Jan-Apr

 

1.4.2286  - Injury (Creature attack)
 
What could turn a #1 overall pick into a nightmare in just under a month? Try the top overall pick being attacked by a nightkin amped up on a Stealth Boy hallucination. 
 
Camp McCarran’s (formerly Nuka Cola) Keith Heard, the #1 overall draft pick in the first Mojave draft, was mauled by the nightkin, which was summarily executed. Camp McCarran staff hurried Heard to an NCR medical facility. 
 
Heard will have to use chems to recover his arm. Otherwise, his career would be over. Still, with recovery, Heard may take three months or more to recover, definitely not enough time to participate in spring training nor be ready for the season. 
 
Heard is expected to get started with the newly formed Nuka Cola Westerners of the Prospects League. 
 
1.15.2286 - Trade
 
The Sunset Sarsaparilla Fire Ants traded 29-year-old shortstop Tim Bradley to the Freeside Kings, getting 18-year-old minor league left fielder Brad Gecko in return.
 
1.20.2286 - Trade
 
The Camp McCarran Brahmin traded 29-year-old starting pitcher Joe MacIntyre to the Atomic Wrangler Wranglers, getting 19-year-old reliever Armor Hammer in return.
 
2.5.86 – Injury (Creature attack)
 
Jason Wilson, Freeside Kings
 
You remember Wilson, right? He was attacked by a bark scorpion on the Nellis AFB last season and later was released by Sunset Sarsaparilla. Well, this offseason, after moving to the Freeside Kings, he has now suffered an animal attack, this time by a supposedly rabid dog. 
 
Unfortunately, there are no good chems for rabies, and we will have to see what happens to Wilson. It doesn’t look good, though, for the 39-year-old. The dog was put down. Maybe Wilson will have to be, too. 
 
3.1.86 - Player Suspension (Major chem use)
 
Novac catcher Eli Smith must have had a wild offseason. On the first day of league-mandated chem testing, Smith tested positive for Fixer. Fixer itself is not so bad; it’s what it hides that is probably bad. Because of testing positive for Fixer, Smith will have a 15-game break to start the season. 
 
3.5.86 - Player Suspension (Chem Use)
 
Sunset Sarsaparilla ace Angel Polanco will miss his first start of the season thanks to a positive chem test. Polanco was found to have Mentats in his system and his back pocket, meaning the pitcher will be out the first five games of the 2286 season. 
 
3.10.86 - Player Suspension (Chem Use)
 
Being a first round pick must be tough. First it was the number one overall player having a brush with danger, and now fifth overall pick Paul Strong of Tops has been found guilty of chem use. 
 
The star-capable rookie didn’t go with the hard stuff, but thanks to his Steady use, the babe is now in the league’s drug program and won’t see the first four games of his Mojave Baseball League career. 
 
3.18.86 - Player Suspension (Major Chem Use)
 
For the second time this season, a player was caught with Fixer in his system. This time its Freeside second baseman Jimmy Robinson. Robinson will now sit out 15 games to fix his chem problem. 
 
3.27.86 - Player Suspension (Chem Use)
 
It may have really been a lover’s quarrel that forced his hand, but Tops outfielder Bob Anderson has been suspended five games after using a Stimpak. Anderson claimed his girlfriend injured him, which would have cost him time when he is trying to make it big in baseball. We do not know if it was worth a first offense, but Anderson will not make a debut in the first five games. And he only has two more strikes with chems. 
 
4.1.86 - Player Suspension (2nd offense chem use)
 
Sunset Sarsaparilla is having bad luck with preseason chem testing. First they lost staff ace Angel Polanco to start the season. Now closer Carlos Colon has tested positive for using a Doctor’s Bag, despite no reported injury. 
 
Worse yet, Colon has suffered his second offense chem positive. Since he has tested positive for minor chems, he has one more “freebie” before he suffers a possible permanent ban. 
 
Colon will now sit out 10 games to start the 2286 season. 
 
4.1.86 - Player Suspension (Chem Use)
 
Someone needs to clue in the Tops franchise that chems are illegal in the league. Already Tops has lost its third player to a chem suspension this preseason. This time its minor league pitcher Billy Robertson, who tested positive for Rocket. 
 
Rocket is considered to be one of the major chems, so Robertson will sit for 15 games and be entered into the major chem users watch list. That means he has a short leash on future chem use and even minor offenses could lead to his permanent dismissal. 
 
4.2.86 - Player Suspension (Chem Use)
 
Vault Tec went through the first season of its existence without a single chem positive player. Now, right before the start of the second season, a 16-year-old ****ed it all up. 
 
Rookie Tyler White was found Turbo-positive, boosting his ass straight to a five game suspension to start the season. 
 
White was an undrafted free agent and may soon find himself back on the free agent market. 
 
4.4. 86 - Player Suspension (Chem Use)
 
It’s only two days before the start of the regular season, and another knucklehead has emerged. Jeremiah Morgan, a seldom-used player in the 2285 season, who is expected to emerge as a premier player in 2285 for the Freeside Kings, was suspended five games to start the season for using a Stimpak.

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Year 2: Michael Angelo's Work

 

As the 2286 season approached, Michael Angelo was able to reveal the newest uniforms, as well as updating some of the old uniforms. All uniforms would be worn for the first time starting on Opening Day. 

 
Every MBL team had both a home and away uniform. 
 
The PL teams had only one uniform, except for Nuka Cola and H&H Tool Company since they were using the 2285 major league team uniforms. The NCR Cubs were using the home uniform for the major league club. Aerotech Tops used the road Tops uniform. RobCo only had one uniform in 2285, so the RobCo PL team was using that uniform. 
 
Overall Michael Angelo and his crew did a great job of making each uniform look unique without huge color overlaps from team to team. 
 
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