Fithraldor Dominates in 5-1 Win over Shire Conference All-Stars

Posted on July 6, 2026 by commish

Tuesday, July 9th , 2052
The best of the best took to the field at Dagorlad Memorial Stadium tonight, giving SGCBL fans a show in the annual all-star game.

The Mordor Conference earned bragging rights with a 5-1 win over the Shire Conference.

Irhaal Fithraldor was named the MVP for his efforts, as he batted 2-for-4 in the contest.

“I’m just glad we won, that’s the main thing,” he said. “The personal accomplishment isn’t something I strive for in an all-star game.”

In his career, Fithraldor has played in 699 games with a .260 batting average. Among his 709 hits are 93 doubles, 11 triples, and 166 home runs. He has also scored 415 runs, walked 169 times, tallied 117 stolen bases, and driven in 382 runs.

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Hops, Rangers Swap Players

Posted on July 6, 2026 by commish

Tuesday, July 9th , 2052
The Misty Mountain Hops have made a deal sending 30-year old RHP Odo Roper to the Babylon Five Rangers for 23-year old minor league RHP Tezcan Romberg and 23-year old minor league 3B Grugak the Claw. Both sides are said to be pleased with the way the trade worked out.

Misty Mountain will retain a portion of Roper’s remaining contract.

His record for the year is 6-7 in 18 starts and Roper has a 2.88 ERA.

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Lucier Wins HR Challenge

Posted on July 6, 2026 by commish

Monday, July 8th , 2052
The 2052 Home Run Challenge featured some of the best sluggers in Tolkien Baseball, with Belegond Lucier representing the Old Forest Merry Fellows the most prolific slugger of the night. He topped Bruggug Footthrower in the final round by a score of 9-8.

“Tonight was a special night for me. It’s such a good atmosphere,” said Lucier. “I hope the fans enjoyed it as much as I did.”

Looking at his all-time stats, Lucier has a career .342 average with 242 hits, 31 doubles, 3 triples, 40 home runs and 114 RBIs to date. He has scored 107 runs, walked 67 times and stolen 2 bases.

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Weekly Team Power Rankings

Posted on July 2, 2026 by commish

Monday, July 8th , 2052
Here are the current team power rankings for Tolkien Baseball:

Teams (Total Points, Tendency):
1) Lothlorien Lumberjacks (124.6, o)
2) Minas Ithil Wyrms (110.4, +)
3) Numenor Kings (104.4, -)
4) Dol Guldur Dragons (103.2, +)
5) Erebor Eagles (102.5, -)
6) Old Forest Merry Fellows (99.4, ++)
7) Carrock Bears (95.4, -)
8) Rivendell Royals (95.1, o)
9) Dagorlad Disaster (95.0, ++)
10) Isengard Raiders (94.1, –)
11) Dead Marshes Uruk-hai (90.2, -)
12) Ravenhill Darkwings (89.0, ++)
13) Bywater Bounders (88.9, ++)
14) Minas Morgul Slayers (86.9, +)
15) Bree Cheese (86.7, -)
16) Weathertop Witch Kings (86.0, –)
17) Bucklebury Fairies (84.9, –)
18) Misty Mountain Hops (83.9, o)
19) Grey Havens Stars (79.8, ++)
20) Minas Tirith Titans (78.6, –)
21) Lake Town Archers (77.6, +)
22) Moria Miners (73.5, -)
23) Mirkwood Sylvan (68.5, +)
24) Dunharrow Devils (57.6, –)

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MC Player of the Week Goes to Carnicas of Dagorlad

Posted on July 2, 2026 by commish

Monday, July 8th , 2052
A battle-tested Romochka Carnicas declared war on opposing pitchers last week, attacking the ball like the well-schooled veteran he is. Today the 33-year-old Dagorlad shortstop collected the Mordor Conference Player of the Week Award.

He wrapped up the week with a .400 average, 8 hits in 20 at-bats, 5 home runs, 14 RBIs and 7 runs scored.

This season, Carnicas is batting .246 with 57 RBIs, 52 runs scored and 21 home runs.

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SC’s Best Player Named

Posted on July 2, 2026 by commish

Monday, July 8th , 2052
Eglantine Marblerage demonstrated her potential to be a star in the game last week and today she took home the Shire Conference Player of the Week Award.

The Mirkwood right fielder wreaked havoc on opposing pitchers last week, pounding them for a .429 average (12-for-28) with no home runs and 4 RBIs on her way to claiming the honor.

On the year, Marblerage is hitting .355 with 92 hits, 4 home runs, 38 RBIs, .383 OBP and has scored 38 runs.

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Ravenhill Snaps *the Masher Streak at 29

Posted on July 2, 2026 by commish

Sunday, July 7th , 2052
Ugak *the Masher of the Dead Marshes Uruk-hai came up empty at the plate and went hitless in 4 at-bats for the first time in 29 games. Making matters even worse for the shortstop, Dead Marshes dropped the game to the Ravenhill Darkwings, 6-2.

“It was not a good day today,” *the Masher told the press in postgame comments. “We lost the game and the streak is over.”

In 83 games this season, *the Masher has batted at a .368 pace with 112 hits and 24 home runs.

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Youth Movement: Future Tolkien Baseball Stars Impress

Posted on July 2, 2026 by commish

Sunday, July 7th , 2052
Want to look into the future? Then check out the SGCBL Prospects Game, which showcases the top baseball talent as they prepare to take their game to the next level. Some of these players will soon become household names.

Like Fildaerae MacCooey, who earned MVP honors in this year’s contest. He took his sterling performance in stride. “I felt confident before game,” he said. “I wanted to do something to make a lasting impression.”

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SGCBL News Flash: The All-Star Game Rosters Have Been Announced

Posted on July 2, 2026 by commish

Sunday, July 7th , 2052
It is not an easy task to pick the best players for the annual baseball classic — the All-Star Game. It is not possible to please everybody. Whether we agree or not, they have been chosen … and here they are. The rosters for this year’s Tolkien Baseball All-Star Game have been announced.

For the Shire Conference, the roster includes:

SP Oltina Bellas (RIV) – 7-4, 2.93 ERA, 107.2 IP, 1.10 WHIP, 3.1 WAR
SP Sudeep Blunt (CAR)* – 8-5, 3.17 ERA, 113.2 IP, 1.06 WHIP, 1.5 WAR
SP Frugorn Coronda (MI) – 10-2, 2.93 ERA, 107.1 IP, 1.16 WHIP, 3.7 WAR
SP Turgash Halflingslobbr (ERE) – 10-1, 2.23 ERA, 101.0 IP, 1.16 WHIP, 2.1 WAR
SP Junnosuke Koen (OF) – 9-3, 3.58 ERA, 105.2 IP, 1.12 WHIP, 1.7 WAR
SP Gaetano Sowell (RIV) – 9-4, 3.18 ERA, 110.1 IP, 1.03 WHIP, 1.3 WAR
RP Gildor *Inglorion (RIV) – 4-0, 2.54 ERA, 67.1 IP, 1.14 WHIP, 1.7 WAR
RP Pandora Baecker (OF)* – 3-0, 2.16 ERA, 58.1 IP, 0.91 WHIP, 1.7 WAR
RP Darrick Hafer (MI) – 4-3, 2.21 ERA, 61.0 IP, 0.87 WHIP, 1.9 WAR
CL Gavin Hardbottle (ERE) – 2-1, 32 SV, 2.21 ERA, 40.2 IP, 1.11 WHIP, 1.3 WAR
CL Suzg Holzer (CAR) – 2-0, 21 SV, 0.74 ERA, 36.2 IP, 0.74 WHIP, 1.8 WAR (Injured)
C DeForest *Hamrh (MIR) – .315/.378/.466, 178 AB, 6 HR, 4 SB, 2.2 WAR
C Kalimac Gwill (BRE)* – .233/.292/.343, 236 AB, 6 HR, 4 SB, 1.3 WAR
C Mamoru Notwise (MRA) – .218/.301/.371, 229 AB, 9 HR, 1.1 WAR
1B Sam *Oakenstaff (CAR)* – .304/.404/.535, 303 AB, 17 HR, 3 SB, 3.4 WAR
1B Zurthug the Masher (MI) – .293/.381/.540, 311 AB, 18 HR, 2.5 WAR
1B Tugbu the Squasher (OF) – .266/.370/.468, 308 AB, 17 HR, 2.4 WAR
1B Briffo Wisebattler (LT) – .310/.383/.562, 274 AB, 16 HR, 1 SB, 2.4 WAR
1B Malin Xisto (MI) – .295/.393/.523, 258 AB, 14 HR, 2.3 WAR
2B Ghukas Nilani (BUC) – .240/.325/.451, 204 AB, 9 HR, 8 SB, 1.1 WAR
2B Mirthal Sil-Gal (MT)* – .279/.351/.404, 319 AB, 8 HR, 16 SB, 2.9 WAR
2B Debur Silinsson (OF) – .288/.344/.481, 260 AB, 9 HR, 15 SB, 2.9 WAR
3B Ferdinand *Puttifoot (BYW)* – .361/.444/.654, 205 AB, 16 HR, 9 SB, 3.2 WAR (Injured)
3B Belegond Lucier (OF) – .381/.440/.685, 336 AB, 29 HR, 6.3 WAR
3B Alrond *Hubbard, Jr. (OF)* – .279/.395/.497, 330 AB, 18 HR, 49 SB, 3.2 WAR
SS Flambard Cervandas (CAR) – .303/.406/.481, 185 AB, 7 HR, 2 SB, 2.2 WAR
SS Dejahlla Nightmeadow (MIR)* – .316/.387/.497, 320 AB, 12 HR, 2 SB, 3.8 WAR
LF Blurlug Bugsmasher (CAR)* – .268/.328/.384, 302 AB, 8 HR, 2 SB, 0.7 WAR
LF Tillmam Elrarathien (BYW) – .257/.312/.463, 315 AB, 14 HR, 9 SB, 2.4 WAR
CF Throblag the Insane (BUC) – .276/.364/.427, 286 AB, 10 HR, 12 SB, 3.3 WAR
CF Iver Tussle (OF)* – .252/.302/.492, 309 AB, 18 HR, 2 SB, 1.0 WAR
RF Tulbug Weigle (ERE)* – .313/.373/.533, 291 AB, 14 HR, 1 SB, 2.5 WAR
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For the Mordor Conference these players have been selected:

SP Perian Aispro (LOT) – 5-6, 2.80 ERA, 103.0 IP, 1.04 WHIP, 2.0 WAR
SP Hyeon-cheong Alejadre (DAG) – 11-3, 2.18 ERA, 124.0 IP, 0.89 WHIP, 4.8 WAR
SP Robur Hardbottle (NUM) – 10-3, 2.66 ERA, 108.1 IP, 0.97 WHIP, 2.5 WAR
SP Pippo McCrudden (NUM) – 7-3, 2.48 ERA, 105.1 IP, 1.07 WHIP, 3.4 WAR
SP Borowyn Nelnueve (DUN) – 5-3, 2.03 ERA, 84.1 IP, 1.08 WHIP, 2.1 WAR
SP Solbog Preston (DM) – 12-1, 2.31 ERA, 113.0 IP, 0.96 WHIP, 3.3 WAR
SP Pansy Radríguez (RAV)* – 8-3, 2.08 ERA, 112.1 IP, 1.01 WHIP, 2.8 WAR
RP Borigal Bracegirdle (LOT)* – 2-5, 3.61 ERA, 42.1 IP, 1.37 WHIP, 0.0 WAR
RP Lwennas Choury (RAV) – 2-1, 2.33 ERA, 54.0 IP, 1.09 WHIP, 1.6 WAR
CL Armenak Grubb (MIN) – 0-5, 3.60 ERA, 20.0 IP, 1.05 WHIP, 0.2 WAR (Injured)
CL Fredegar Mack (DAG) – 2-1, 18 SV, 2.14 ERA, 33.2 IP, 1.07 WHIP, 1.4 WAR
C Adorellan Forest-seeker (ISE) – .240/.315/.488, 246 AB, 17 HR, 2.4 WAR
C David Millstone (NUM)* – .287/.374/.453, 223 AB, 6 HR, 2.8 WAR
C Rapu Vale (DUN) – .291/.320/.453, 254 AB, 5 HR, 0.3 WAR
1B Friagol Crystalembers (DG) – .289/.382/.533, 270 AB, 14 HR, 3.2 WAR
1B Anurudha Fyra (DAG) – .304/.365/.604, 250 AB, 19 HR, 7 SB, 2.4 WAR
1B Teimuraz Kakalian (WT) – .267/.347/.537, 307 AB, 25 HR, 1.6 WAR
1B Hildigrim Marblerage (DM)* – .261/.329/.486, 348 AB, 20 HR, 14 SB, 2.1 WAR
2B Elluin *Engwyn (LOT)* – .342/.404/.638, 307 AB, 23 HR, 4.9 WAR
2B Fabien Fatani (NUM) – .298/.357/.505, 309 AB, 12 HR, 1.9 WAR
2B Snaddri Froebel (MM) – .287/.363/.490, 247 AB, 9 HR, 4 SB, 2.2 WAR
2B Fay Gamgee (WT)* – .272/.350/.435, 283 AB, 10 HR, 2 SB, 2.0 WAR
3B Krutrush Trollthrottler (NUM) – .286/.360/.460, 287 AB, 10 HR, 2 SB, 3.0 WAR
SS Ugak *the Masher (DM)* – .373/.471/.707, 300 AB, 24 HR, 25 SB, 6.8 WAR
SS Romochka Carnicas (DAG) – .246/.353/.515, 293 AB, 21 HR, 4 SB, 4.1 WAR
LF Lance Greenholm (DAG) – .225/.317/.533, 306 AB, 25 HR, 10 SB, 2.3 WAR
LF Gundahar Headstrong (MIN)* – .315/.383/.532, 314 AB, 12 HR, 3.0 WAR
CF Banazir Dogwood (MM) – .286/.361/.470, 304 AB, 10 HR, 6 SB, 3.1 WAR
CF Torjus Nicolaescu (DG)* – .274/.320/.465, 310 AB, 10 HR, 14 SB, 2.7 WAR
RF Irhaal Fithraldor (LOT)* – .249/.306/.473, 313 AB, 19 HR, 37 SB, 2.4 WAR
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The SC manager conceded that not every deserving player is rewarded with a spot on the roster. “Every year,” he said, “someone is disappointed to be left out. This year’s no different — too many good players, not enough roster spots.”

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Mordor Conference All-Star Fan Voting Final Results

Posted on July 2, 2026 by commish

Sunday, July 7th , 2052
Included below are the final voting results for the Mordor Conference All-Stars. The top vote getter at each position, as well as the top 3 starters and relievers, will be included on the final roster for each team. The top player, Ugak *the Masher, received 4,771,718 votes.

CATCHER
1. David Millstone, Numenor Kings: 3,209,488
2. Adorellan Forest-seeker, Isengard Raiders: 3,056,723
3. Rapu Vale, Dunharrow Devils: 2,656,059

FIRST BASE
1. Hildigrim Marblerage, Dead Marshes Uruk-hai: 3,021,088
2. Teimuraz Kakalian, Weathertop Witch Kings: 2,998,929
3. Anurudha Fyra, Dagorlad Disaster: 2,982,686

SECOND BASE
1. Elluin *Engwyn, Lothlorien Lumberjacks: 4,419,097
2. Halamar Moonsbreath, Ravenhill Darkwings: 2,999,726
3. Myronthilar Thrilmang, Grey Havens Stars: 2,733,668

THIRD BASE
1. Fay Gamgee, Weathertop Witch Kings: 3,044,997
2. Eldratha Alaenree, Dead Marshes Uruk-hai: 2,931,870
3. Misagenes Foebinder, Dunharrow Devils: 2,755,981

SHORTSTOP
1. Ugak *the Masher, Dead Marshes Uruk-hai: 4,771,718
2. Romochka Carnicas, Dagorlad Disaster: 3,039,187
3. Krukguh Darkghost, Ravenhill Darkwings: 2,409,299

LEFT FIELD
1. Gundahar Headstrong, Minas Morgul Slayers: 3,317,376
2. Glukduh the Odiferous, Isengard Raiders: 3,255,553
3. Thugmag Maxim, Misty Mountain Hops: 2,874,196

CENTER FIELD
1. Torjus Nicolaescu, Dol Guldur Dragons: 3,366,145
2. Lance Greenholm, Dagorlad Disaster: 3,079,525
3. Banazir Dogwood, Misty Mountain Hops: 2,779,202

RIGHT FIELD
1. Irhaal Fithraldor, Lothlorien Lumberjacks: 2,767,140
2. Rumzug Steale, Numenor Kings: 2,511,394
3. Ghobgub Deathskull, Dagorlad Disaster: 2,148,809

STARTING PITCHER
1. Pansy Radríguez, Ravenhill Darkwings: 1,552,463
2. Perian Aispro, Lothlorien Lumberjacks: 1,502,027
3. Hyeon-cheong Alejadre, Dagorlad Disaster: 1,460,900
4. Snuknogh Bugsmasher, Minas Morgul Slayers: 1,361,993
5. Vaervenshalice Thornravenys, Minas Morgul Slayers: 1,360,596

RELIEVER
1. Borigal Bracegirdle, Lothlorien Lumberjacks: 1,051,502
2. Armenak Grubb, Minas Morgul Slayers: 965,607
3. Fredegar Mack, Dagorlad Disaster: 965,125
4. Halaema Floshin, Dol Guldur Dragons: 945,535
5. Ibpug the Badger, Minas Morgul Slayers: 908,411

Lifetime *the Masher is batting .372 with 1753 hits, 352 home runs, 1097 runs scored and 995 RBIs.

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