Uruk-hai Ink MR Faramir to Extension

DEAD MARSHES - Dead Marshes fans celebrated as word of a signing became reality. Gealf Faramir won't be pulling up stakes anytime soon, as he has signed a 2-year extension at a pay rate of $5,820,000 per annum.

Since he is widely seen as an integral part of the club, Dead Marshes officials had to keep Faramir from jumping ship.

His 2017 stats sheet shows Faramir has managed to hold opponents to a .353 average in 11 relief appearances, while putting up 0-1 record with 7 strikeouts and 4 walks in 12.1 innings. He has a 6.57 ERA with 3 saves.

MC Awards Player of the Week

Grumpus *the Grumpest of the Lothlorien Lumberjacks had a super week and today was voted the Player of the Week by the Mordor Conference.

The 32-year-old center fielder put up a .406 average with a .424 on-base percentage, racking up 13 hits in 32 at-bats, 5 home runs, 7 RBIs and 9 runs scored.

On the season, *the Grumpest is batting .287 with 8 home runs and 11 RBIs. He has played in 21 games.

Shire Conference Winner is Brickfoot

Carrock fans had a lot to cheer about this week as left fielder Durin Brickfoot brought home the Shire Conference Player of the Week trophy.

During his week-long batting binge he reeled off a .500 batting average, 14 hits and 4 home runs. Brickfoot also racked up 9 RBIs and scored 10 runs.

Brickfoot is hitting .384 this year with 6 home runs, 23 RBIs and 18 runs scored. He has 33 hits in 86 at-bats, 12 walks and a .459 on-base percentage. Brickfoot has played in 22 games.

300 Home Runs for *Balrog Slayer

300 home runs is a lot of home runs to hit. It's a number that very few players reach. Today Buffy *Balrog Slayer became a member of that exclusive club. She belted it at Gap of Rohan Park at Caradhras against the Slayers. But sometimes milestone homers don't win the game. The powerful Misty Mountain first baseman got all of the headlines, but Minas Morgul came away with the victory. They beat the Hops 9-6.

During the postgame interview she told the press, "It's a big relief to get it over. I tried not to think about it, but it's kind of hard when you have a huge sign on the scoreboard staring at you every time you step up to the plate. The home run was nice, but I would have preferred to win the game."

Her batting totals for the game showed 2 hits in 5 at-bats, 1 home run and 2 runs batted in.

The hardworking and dedicated *Balrog Slayer also said, "I'll celebrate a little with my family tonight but not too much. This is not the last home run I will hit. I think I have a lot baseball left in me and have other goals. I'll get back to work tomorrow."

During her career *Balrog Slayer has chalked up 1418 hits and a .317 average with 300 home runs and 812 RBIs.

LF Eliondel Sticks with Stars

GREY HAVENS - Stars fans were divided today as Grey Havens confirmed that the front office has signed Isszava Eliondel to a 2-year extension at a rate of $12,300,000 per year.

While many were enthusiastically behind the signing, others worried about Eliondel's age.

Thus far this season Eliondel has hit .292 with 1 home run, 7 RBIs and scored 9 times.

Great Week for Old Forest's Left Fielder

It's always a thrill for fans of the team and students of the game alike, when a superstar in the making shows what he's got. El-Rond *Hubbard, the Old Forest Merry Fellows 21-year-old left fielder, put himself in the spotlight last week making him the clear-cut choice for Shire Conference Player of the Week honors.

He ripped 15 hits in 25 at-bats, compiling a .600 average with 4 home runs and 8 RBI.

In the 2017 campaign *Hubbard has hit at a .421 clip with 18 RBIs, 7 home runs and 10 runs scored.

Week's Top Player - Dagorlad's Black

There's nothing like being in the prime of your baseball career -- and playing like it. Just ask Orgulas Black, the Dagorlad third baseman, who swung a sweet bat all week to not only aid his team, but also pick up the Mordor Conference Player of the Week honors.

Black piled up 9 hits in 20 at-bats, 2 home runs and 11 RBIs while hitting .450.

This season Black has hit at a .472 clip and produced 16 RBIs, 4 home runs and 12 runs scored.

Beladrielith Shows Off, Hits for Cycle

Shortstop Shath Beladrielith stole the headlines on April 15 by hitting for the cycle in the Minas Ithil 11-4 win over the Mirkwood Marauders. His 4 hits got the Wyrms offense going and his 5 RBI and 3 runs scored helped to seal the verdict.

To date, Beladrielith has collected 22 hits for a .400 average. He has posted 5 home runs, scored 12 runs and driven in 14 runs.

Orebearer and Knotwise Swapped

The Erebor Eagles have finalized a deal with the Dunharrow Devils for the services of 22-year old minor league starting pitcher Voili Knotwise. In exchange, the Devils will receive 36-year old starting pitcher Misil Orebearer.

In his career Orebearer has 149 wins and 104 losses and a 3.41 ERA.

Carrock's Faromli Snaps Up Player of the Week

The 35-year-old Carrock Bears first baseman might not have the spring he had in his step years ago, but the "old man" can still play the game. Galaigast Faromli has been a reliable ballplayer, one who has worked hard to earn everything he's achieved and today he sits on top of the heap as he was named the Shire Conference Player of the Week.

He went 12-26 to racked up a .462 average with 3 home runs and 10 runs batted in this past week. Faromli also scored 5 runs.