Thursday, March 17th , 2050
Ravenhill’s signing of Udhagh the Crazy Bastard was met with mixed reactions today as the 31-year-old catcher was introduced to the media. Some experts consider him overpaid at $2,000,000 a year for 1 year, while others insist that the Crazy Bastard is a perfect fit for the Darkwings.
Over his 605-game career the Crazy Bastard has compiled a .264 batting average and collected 530 hits, 42 home runs and 267 RBIs.
Tuesday, March 15th , 2050
Tusdar Aelorothi stepped before the podium this afternoon with Carrock officials flanking him on both sides as he doffed the Bears cap and announced he’d reached an agreement to play in Carrock for 4 years.
The deal, an estimated $112,000,000 in total, is widely seen as a positive move for an organization and an upgrade.
Aelorothi has pitched in 305 games in his career, posting 21 saves, 804 strikeouts and a record of 32 victories and 31 losses. His lifetime ERA stands at 4.01.
Saturday, March 12th , 2050
Olaf *the Mighty took Fantasy World Classic by storm this year, and he did it all at the age of 24.
For his spectacular campaign, the Human Lands star has been named the 2050 Fantasy World Classic Most Valuable Player recipient.
“To be considered amongst the best in the league is overwhelming,” said the catcher.
In the tournament he compiled a .462 batting average to go with a .562 on-base percentage. The native of Fornost, Human Lands also added 3 doubles, 4 home runs, 18 RBIs and 5 runs scored.
He received 6 first place votes, as a unanimous winner. Munchnik *van Schoonhoven of the Human Lands finished second in voting, while Ugak *the Masher of the Orc Lands finished third.
Player – Team – First Place – Total Points
Olaf *the Mighty – Human Lands – 6 – 84
Munchnik *van Schoonhoven – Human Lands – 0 – 53
Ugak *the Masher – Orc Lands – 0 – 42
Tillmam Elrarathien – Human Lands – 0 – 38
Skye *King – Unknown Lands – 0 – 35
Torjus Nicolaescu – Human Lands – 0 – 29
Skubgugh the Fanged – Unknown Lands – 0 – 29
Celomli Glarion – Unknown Lands – 0 – 15
Ruzdreg Bonedragger – Orc Lands – 0 – 13
Ondabrar Celuthor – Elven Lands – 0 – 8
Elluin *Engwyn – Elven Lands – 0 – 3
Frugorn Coronda – Unknown Lands – 0 – 3
Gwebrylla Eavesdropper – Hobbit Lands – 0 – 2
Thursday, March 10th , 2050
Out of many, one. Unknown Lands has emerged from a crowded field of competitors as champion of the 2050 Fantasy World Classic, topping Human Lands in the final game by a score of 4-0.
“I’m proud of everyone who wore the uniform for Unknown Lands,” said manager Mauhur Axethrower. “They all share in the credit for this win.”
Wednesday, March 9th , 2050
Bears officials presented Iwao Borwick to members of the local print media today as their new starting pitcher.
The deal, worth $20,100,000, guarantees the 34-year-old a home in Carrock for 1 year. It should improve the ballclub, assuming he plays to his potential.
In his career, Borwick has fashioned a 79-89 mark, 3.53 ERA and thrown 1705.1 innings. Opposing clubs are batting .249 lifetime against him and he has logged 1213 career strikeouts.
Monday, March 7th , 2050
In a move that has fans in both cities buzzing, the Bywater Bounders and the Carrock Bears have agreed to a deal that will have 24-year old minor league LF Mefur Galho, 20-year old minor league 2B Simão Paddlefoot, and 29-year old LF Thrubgunk Toora heading to Carrock in exchange for 22-year old minor league CF Tillmam Elrarathien and 21-year old LHP Dejaria Elivande. Provided they pass a physical, the players should be with their respective teams in time for tomorrow’s games.
Toora has batted .265 for his career with 812 hits, 167 doubles, 16 triples, 103 home runs, and 390 RBIs.
Elrarathien has a career .289 batting average with a .363 OBP. He has hit 63 homers, driven in 180 runs and scored 203 runs since he came into the league.
Thursday, March 3rd , 2050
When Dunharrow starting pitcher Akatha Greenholm was taken out of the game, the crowd at the Devils-Raiders game went silent as they could tell that it was a serious injury. That was confirmed today by doctors when they revealed that Greenholm had sustained a damaged elbow ligament and will be out for about 18 months.
Thursday, March 3rd , 2050
As speculation mounted into the morning, rumors over a final agreement between Norihide Dores and Minas Ithil became a reality, with the star opting for a $5,600,000 deal over 1 year.
Dores has registered a career batting average of .263 with 1367 hits, 19 homers and 384 RBIs.
Monday, February 28th , 2050
In a move that has fans in both cities buzzing, the Old Forest Merry Fellows and the Forgotten Realms Kobolds have agreed to a deal that will have 35-year old SS Nickolas Aabø heading to Forgotten Realms in exchange for 21-year old minor league C Muhan Zachrisson. Provided they pass a physical, the players should be with their respective teams in time for tomorrow’s games.
Old Forest will retain a portion of Aabø’s remaining contract.
His all-time numbers show Aabø has compiled a .228 batting average and collected 1045 hits, 199 home runs and 661 RBIs.
Monday, February 21st , 2050
It has been in the rumor mill for several weeks, but today team officials for Old Forest and Minas Tirith confirmed an agreement. The Merry Fellows dealt 24-year old RHP Thrudrub the Crazy Bastard and 31-year old RHP Molg Bloodcrawler to the Titans for 26-year old LHP Snaglut Baldivía.
Old Forest will retain a portion of the Crazy Bastard’s remaining contract.
Old Forest will retain a portion of Bloodcrawler’s remaining contract.
Minas Tirith will retain a portion of Baldivía’s remaining contract.
In his career, Bloodcrawler has fanned 569 batters and walked 175 in 583 innings of work. His lifetime won-lost record is 40 victories and 20 defeats with a 3.29 ERA and opposing hitters have compiled a .243 batting average against him.
To date in his career, Baldivía is 34-31 with an ERA of 3.58 and 718 strikeouts.
