Isengard

March 10, 2008

Raiders Knifecrawler Takes MC Batting Crown

The Mordor Conference season came to a close with Merilmir Knifecrawler on top with a league-leading .348 batting average. The Isengard first baseman swung the bat well the entire season. He concluded the year with 189 hits, 38 doubles, 8...

March 03, 2008

Giants Triumph in 2016 AAA League Championship Series

GREENLEAVES - How does it feel to win the League Championship Series? "It's strange. Weird," is the way the Greenleaves manager put it. "Like it was supposed to happen. Whenever something did happen, it didn't surprise us. We truly believed...

February 28, 2008

MC Star of the Week Chosen

Herman *Slobberknocker of the Dol Guldur Dragons put the wraps on a fantastic week of play by being named the Mordor Conference Player of the Week. The hot-hitting second baseman was a bonafide batting machine as he racked up 11...

February 18, 2008

Hard to Handle Hitter Wins MC Honor

The Mordor Conference made it official today: Merilmir Knifecrawler is the Player of the Week. He really sparkled on the diamond this week with a .545 average to take home the trophy. The Isengard first baseman went 12-22, drove in...

January 28, 2008

*Stonecutter Week's Top Player

The Mordor Conference made it official today: Ragnar *Stonecutter is the Player of the Week. He really sparkled on the diamond this week with a .636 average to take home the trophy. The Isengard shortstop went 7-11, drove in 3...

January 21, 2008

Glomli of Erebor Wins Best Bat Award in June

Glomli of Erebor of the Isengard Raiders spoke softly and carried a big stick in June and was justifiably proclaimed the Mordor Conference Batter of the Month. The Raiders center fielder rapped out a .414 batting average with 41 hits...

January 14, 2008

MC Star of the Week Announced

Merilmir Knifecrawler of the Isengard Raiders was locked in all week as he bullied the Mordor Conference pitchers he faced. Knifecrawler put up some great numbers and hauled in the Mordor Conference Player of the Week trophy. He hit .522...

January 10, 2008

MC Honors Isengard Center Fielder

It was announced today by the Mordor Conference that Isengard center fielder Glomli of Erebor had received the Player of the Week Trophy for his superlative play last week. The Isengard center fielder wreaked havoc on opposing pitchers, pounding them...

November 05, 2007

*Stonecutter wins MC Aragorn MVP

Last season's Frodo Rookie Award winner, Ragnar "Mini Me" *Stonecutter, Jr., skipped over the sophomore jinx in resounding fashion. The young shortstop hit .360 with 26 HR and 89 RBI, stole 40 bases, and was named to the Mordor All-Star...

MC Announces #1 Batter Award

Ragnar *Stonecutter of Isengard was a smashing success this year, winning the Sam Gamgee Batter in the Mordor Conference. He rattled fences and pitchers as he banged out a .360 average, logging 202 hits, 26 home runs, 89 RBIs and...

October 18, 2007

Isengard's Buskirk MC Star of the Week

Isengard fans have something to crow about today as Isengard third baseman Edward Buskirk nabbed the Mordor Conference Player of the Week Award for his performance over the last seven days. "I know there are times when it's hard to...

October 15, 2007

Star of the Week Named in MC

Ragnar *Stonecutter of the Isengard Raiders had a super week and today was voted the Player of the Week by the Mordor Conference. The 22-year-old shortstop put up a .625 average with a .710 on-base percentage, racking up 15 hits...

October 11, 2007

MC Star of the Week Announced

Isengard sports fans can't stop singing the praises of Merilmir Knifecrawler, who has been selected the Mordor Conference Player of the Week. Knifecrawler was in a comfort zone all week, finishing with a .609 average (14-23), 4 RBIs and 1...

October 02, 2007

Injury Takes Toll, Reade Out 6 Weeks

ISENGARD - After the end of the August 12th game between Isengard and Bucklebury, Matthew Reade skipped the clubhouse and headed straight for the doctor's office. After he was removed from the game as a precaution after throwing a pitch,...

September 24, 2007

MC's Premier Starter is Reade

Last month's cream of the crop was Matthew Reade of the Isengard Raiders. He captured the Mordor Conference Pitcher of the Month award for his mound performance in July. Reade started 6 games, threw 46 innings and logged a 5-1...

September 23, 2007

Fairies and Raiders Agree to Deal

BUCKLEBURY - Officials for the Bucklebury Fairies confirmed that they have traded 32-year old starting pitcher Matthew Reade to the Isengard Raiders. In return, the Fairies will receive 20-year old minor league starting pitcher Merin Chiselsnapper. Reade has made 19...

September 06, 2007

*Stonecutter, Jr. Wins Best Bat Award in June

When it came to hitting the baseball, Ragnar *Stonecutter, Jr. had few Mordor Conference peers in June. The shortstop for Isengard mauled opposing pitchers for a .343 batting average and was voted the league's best batter for the month. He...

July 07, 2007

Varin Orcteeth Agrees to Pact with Isengard

ISENGARD - SION reports that the Isengard Raiders have just agreed with reliever Varin Orcteeth on a contract, signing the free agent to a $2,000,000 deal for 2 years. Sources indicate that both sides are happy with the deal and...

May 03, 2007

Isengard fans revolt

via Iggy Shovelbreaker, Raider Times ISENGARD - Tired of continuous losing and that not changing this year, the fans of Isengard are planning to take matters into their own hands. This reporter has learned that they will attempt to kidnap...

March 29, 2007

Isengard shortstop Wins MC Batter of Month Award

ISENGARD - Ragnar *Stonecutter, Jr. was atop the Mordor Conference hit parade in May. The talented Isengard shortstop compiled a .420 average with 42 hits in 100 at bats. He also clubbed 2 doubles and 5 home runs on his...

March 08, 2007

Stonecutter, Jr. Brilliant with Bat; Pounds 3 Home Runs in a Game!

ISENGARD - Fans seated in the bleacher section were taking cover all day long as Isengard's shortstop Ragnar *Stonecutter, Jr. took aim, rattling three long blasts off the seats in a display of Herculean power on April 15. Days like...

February 13, 2007

Elvand Signs with Raiders

ISENGARD - When Fruron Elvand arrived in Isengard today to greet the media of his new home, nobody questioned the move despite his 36 years. Elvand helped craft a $12,000,000-per-year deal that will run for 3 years. He is generally...

February 01, 2007

Shock in Isengard as new GM is named

ISENGARD - A hastily called press conference today in Isengard was held to announce the hiring of a new general manager. The new GM, Ragnar Stonecutter, has no previous experience with the league, but he assures the fans that there...

December 21, 2006

Homers Galore for Maltame Rethiel! Rips 3 out of the Park for Raiders

ISENGARD - Today was a special one for Maltame Rethiel, as he clobbered three bombs against Grey Havens. Rethiel hit a two-run home run off L. Manfen in the 1st, hit a solo-shot off manfen in the 3rd, grounded out...

November 30, 2006

Surging Isengard First Baseman Patton Nets MC Player of the Week Award

The MC has picked Troy Patton as Player of the Week. He hit at a .455 clip, driving home 5 runs. Patton made solid contact in practically every at bat and drove 1 home run out of the yard. A...

August 14, 2006

Renato Morales fires 1-hitter against Minas Morgul

MINAS MORGUL - Renato Morales had some fun on August 10. Minas Morgul hitters did not. Isengard's right-hander gave up just one hit in his 2nd shutout of the season. He now has 2 career shutouts in 53 games started....

August 05, 2006

Trade shakes up 3 teams

OLD FOREST - Trades between the Merry Fellows, Devils and Raiders has juggled the lineups and pitching staffs of all three teams. In a series of moves before the July 31 trading deadline, Old Forest has engineered deals with Isengard...

May 19, 2006

Isengard's Morales named Frodo Rookie Award

Orgulas Black was named the Shire Conference Frodo Rookie Award winner today. Bucklebury's first baseman put up pretty good numbers for a rookie this year. This 23 year old kid will probably have a long and successful career! Black has...

March 30, 2006

Vogush Spearripper blanks Gondolin with a 1-hitter

GONDOLIN - Isengard's right-hander Vogush Spearripper will never forget this day. The 28-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 1-hitter, against Gondolin on July 8. Sifur Silvermaster spoiled the bid for a no-hitter when he singled with one out...

January 05, 2006

Isengard Vet makes 300 HR list

MINAS MORGUL - Isengard's veteran right-fielder, Gandaudur Eowöldor, reached the exclusive 300 HR club on September 7. Gandaudur, 33, was the original Raider, being picked 1st by the club in 2003. He has played his entire career at Isengard and...

December 05, 2005

Olorin *Orithil collects five hits against Carrock

CARROCK - Olorin *Orithil is among the best pure hitters in the game, but his 5 hit performance on July 9 seemed to surprise even himself. A 422 foot drive to center field marked his 1st hit, a two-run homerun...

November 28, 2005

Underhill (MIR) and Rethiel (ISE) win P.O.W. award

The Player of the Week award in the Shire Conference goes to Mirkwood's Odovacar Underhill this time, as the third baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. In 19 at bats he hit .579 with 2 HR and...

November 18, 2005

Vriurk Stargobbler (ISE) will miss 6-7 weeks

ISENGARD - Isengard's right-hander Vriurk Stargobbler suffered a severe injury on June 7 and will be out for at least 6-7 weeks. In the 5th of the game against Grey Havens he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had...

August 29, 2005

Isengard's Stargobbler wins Player of the Week award

Torg Shinsnapper of Bucklebury wins his 1st Player of the Week award for dominating Shire Conference's hitters the entire week. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.00 while going 2-0. He pitched two shutouts! Torg...

June 01, 2005

Frodo Rookie Award winners announced

MIDDLE EARTH - The Shire Conference Frodo Rookie Award winner was announced today, with Carrock's pitcher Sillla Glebrilad earning the trophy for putting up the best numbers among rookies in his league. This season Glebrilad compiled an ERA of 3.52,...

May 31, 2005

Two Towers Series Recap

Bucklebury wins 1st Shire Championship since 2004 MIRKWOOD - The Bucklebury Fairies became the Shire Conference champions for the first time since 2004 by defeating the reigning league champion Mirkwood Marauders in 5 games in the Two Towers Series. In...

May 30, 2005

Fellowship Series Recap

Fairies take series from Archers, 4-1 LAKE TOWN - With their ace starters, Beardcutter and Shinsnapper, winning 2 games apiece, the Bucklebury Fairies defeated the Lake Town Archers in their Fellowship Series matchup. This is the first time the Archers...

May 27, 2005

Isengard wins Troll Division!

ISENGARD - The Isengard Raiders took home the Troll Division title by defeating Dead Marshes on Oct 6, 4-3. With the Uruk-hai leading 3-2 in the bottom of the 7th, pinch hitter Ishukh the Abominable parked a 2-run HR down...

May 19, 2005

Vriurk Stargobbler dominates Dunharrow, gives up just 2 hits

ISENGARD - Great days are rare. But not for Isengard's right-hander Vriurk Stargobbler. Dunharrow found out the hard way that he is among the league's top pitchers, getting just 2 hits on September 20. It's his 1st shutout this season,...

April 28, 2005

Raiders re-sign Armormasher

ISENGARD - News from the Raider headquarters has team owner, Lico, pulling off a minor miracle. In trouble with the salary cap, she released a few minor players, but was still facing the possibility of losing two key stars to...

March 31, 2005

Isengard's Elvóldur out for 8-9 weeks

ISENGARD - Isengard's right-hander Myrbis Elvóldur suffered a severe injury on June 21 and will be out for at least 8-9 weeks. In the 8th of the game against Numenor he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to...

February 07, 2005

Isengard, Rohan Make Trade

ISENGARD - The new owner of the RoughRiders wasted no time in pulling the trigger on a deal with Isengard that sends 2 pitchers to the Raiders in exchange for a pair of hot young hitters. In the deal, Isengard...

September 24, 2004

Raiders Take On New Owner

ISENGARD - The Isengard Raiders announced a change in ownership for 2007. Coming aboard to take the helm is LICO. At 81-81, Isengard had their worst finish ever in 2006. But the team has always finished 1st or 2nd...

February 03, 2004

Rangers Trade Eärindel to Lake Town

SILVAN - The Rangers made yet another deal with the Lake Town today, sending outfielder Denamir Eärindel to the Archers in exchange for rookie third baseman Joseph Delk and minor league outfielder Wesley Earwood. Eärindel, a career .287 hitter,...

January 05, 2004

Raiders Under New Ownership

ISENGARD - The Raiders have found a new owner to take over their helm. After winning the Troll Division in 2003, the team fell to 2nd place, 6 games behind Dagorlad in 2004. The new management hopes to reverse...