League News
May 08, 2008
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...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...May 05, 2008
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...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...May 02, 2008
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...MC Star of the Week Announced
A hot-hitting week got Buffy *Balrog Slayer the Mordor Conference Player of the Week trophy. She really wore out her welcome with league pitchers. The Misty Mountain first baseman slammed them for a .333 average, 11 hits in 33 at-bats,...March 30, 2008
Buffy *Balrog Slayer Picks Up Third MVP Trophy
For the third time in the last 4 years, Buffy *Balrog Slayer of Misty Mountain has won the Mordor Conference Aragorn MVP award. This year she did it by narrowly defeating teammate, Sorrel Amblestar. Both were named 1st on the...Fyrith Named Shire MVP
When Bree's Gollilmer Fyrith stepped up to the plate this year, opposing pitchers trembled. Fyrith dominated the skies above league ballparks with towering shots. In the end, he racked up 55 HR and 157 RBI, finishing just 2 shy of...Mordor Conference Top Rookie Announced
Today the Middle Earth baseball writers announced the winner of the Frodo Rookie Award. The top-rated rookie in the Mordor Conference was the talented Dagorlad shortstop Tinelieth *Cutpurse. 2016 was quite a year for him. He finished out the regular...2016 MC Gandalf Pitcher Award Chosen
Sorrel Amblestar of the Misty Mountain Hops had an excellent year and has been rewarded with the 2016 Mordor Conference Gandalf Pitcher Award. He regularly dished out misery to other ballclubs, capping the season with a fine 26-10 won-lost mark....the Nasty Nabs MC Sam Gamgee Batter
The Mordor Conference Sam Gamgee Batter has been selected for 2016 and the award went to the standout Minas Morgul first baseman Firbal the Nasty. He starred this season with a .337 batting average, 205 hits, 39 home runs, 110...Top SC Rookie Trophy Taken by *Hubbard
The Shire Conference Frodo Rookie Award honoree has been picked for 2016 and the winner was Old Forest designated hitter El-Rond *Hubbard. The talented Merry Fellows designated hitter took the trophy by hitting .310 in 156 games this season and...Gandalf Pitcher Award Winner Announced
When Sjors Cheeseslicer takes the hill, there's a good chance for a Old Forest victory. At least that's the way it was this past season. He excelled with a 22-7 mark and 2.03 ERA in 34 starts, tossed 265.2 innings,...Minas Tirith's Black Takes 2016 Sam Gamgee Batter
Orgulas Black, Minas Tirith's outstanding third baseman, took home the Shire Conference Sam Gamgee Batter for 2016. This season he put up some strong stats, including a .325 batting average and .403 on-base percentage. In 144 games he piled up...March 24, 2008
2016 Elrond Managers of the Year
MIDDLE EARTH - Today the league announced its selections for the 2016 Elrond Manager of the Year trophy in both the Shire and Mordor Conferences. In the Shire, Moria's GM, Sir Jools, took home the award after having improved his...March 10, 2008
*Dogsbody Tops SC with .336 Average
Biggles *Dogsbody of the Bree Cheese capped a fine season by winning the Shire Conference batting crown. He outpaced all others with his .336 average. For the season, the Cheese first baseman played in 156 games, collected 204 hits, 21...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 06, 2008
SC's Best Player, Clubwalker of Minas Tirith
It was announced today that Minas Tirith catcher Boinar Clubwalker has been acclaimed by the Shire Conference as the Player of the Week for his outstanding play last week. Clubwalker posted a .609 batting average as he collected 14 hits...MC Player of the Week Named
All week long Buffy *Balrog Slayer was the toughest out in the Mordor Conference and that is the prime reason she was voted the Player of the Week. The Misty Mountain first baseman rapped out 11 hits in 30 at-bats...March 03, 2008
Big Bat Bags MC Best Player Award
A red-hot bat made Vorzava Tinond the obvious choice for this week's Mordor Conference Player of the Week. The Dol Guldur center fielder laid down some numbers that no one else could match, including a .600 average, 12 hits in...Star of the Week Picked in SC
This week's top performer in the Shire Conference was designated hitter Gollilmer Fyrith of the Bree Cheese. He lashed out a .323 average and was voted the Player of the Week. Over the last week Fyrith tagged 10 hits in...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
Great Week for Moria's Bifur Thunderarrow
When it came to hitting the baseball, Bifur Thunderarrow had few peers in the Shire Conference this past week. The talented first baseman for Moria tagged opposing pitchers for a .440 average and was voted the Player of the Week...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 25, 2008
SC's #1 Player, *Hubbard of Old Forest
El-Rond *Hubbard finds himself in the Shire Conference spotlight today after his impossible-to-ignore performance last week. He carried the Old Forest Merry Fellows on his shoulders, earning Shire Conference Player of the Week honors. The 20-year-old hit .393 (11-28) with...Silkpetal Selected Top Player
It was an extraordinary week for Sakura Silkpetal of the Minas Morgul Slayers. First she goes on a hot hitting streak, batting .500, then she is voted the Player of the Week in the Mordor Conference. Last week Silkpetal went...Southfarthing Wins 2016 A League Championship Series!
The season came to a crashing halt for the Lithlad Lizards when the Southfarthing Snowthorns beat them 2-0 today at Southfarthing Grounds to sweep the single-A League Championship Series 4-0. Fans in Southfarthing have already begun the celebration and officials...Eryn Lasgalen Beats Mittalmar in AA League Championship Series
Another page has been added to the SGCBL Double A record book. The Eryn Lasgalen Old Forests of the Mirkwood organization have won their 1st league championship with a 10-4 win against the Mittalmar Herders. They swept the League Championship...Sandybanks #1 MC Pitcher in August
Question: Who was the #1 pitcher in the Mordor Conference in August? Answer: He's the guy who has stymied the most MC hitters during the last month. That would be Todo Sandybanks of the Dead Marshes Uruk-hai. He excelled with...*Hubbard Picked SC's Premier Rookie
One of the Shire Conference's brightest newcomers, El-Rond *Hubbard was at the head of his class in August as he picked up the Rookie of the Month honors. The 20-year-old Old Forest designated hitter batted .315 with 9 home runs...MC Best Newcomer Trophy Awarded
The premier first-year player in the Mordor Conference last month was Tinelieth *Cutpurse. Dagorlad's shortstop put up some big-time numbers in August to haul in the Rookie of the Month Award. *Cutpurse hit at a .324 clip while collecting 3...Bagdreg the Hated Stands Out, Choice for Best Pitcher
The Shire Conference announced the winner of the Pitcher of the Month Award for August. It went to Bagdreg the Hated of Bywater for his outstanding 5-1 record and 1.44 ERA. the Hated also chalked up 6 starts, 43.2 innings...MC Best Hitter Award to Dol Guldur's Palin Oakenslayer
Palin Oakenslayer is on a tear! After posting a .376 average in August, the Dol Guldur shortstop took home the Mordor Conference Batter of the Month award handed out earlier today. He cracked 38 hits with 4 home runs and...Orgulas Black Selected August's Best Batter
Seasoned by several years of professional experience, Orgulas Black put together a solid offensive month for Minas Tirith and was crowned August's top batter in the Shire Conference. He batted .390 with 9 home runs, 25 RBIs and 30 runs...February 21, 2008
Black: Big Hit in the Shire Conference!
This week's Player of the Week was Orgulas Black of the Minas Tirith Titans. His big bat waylaid Shire Conference pitching for 13 hits in 27 at-bats, 4 home runs, and 11 RBIs while hitting .481 and scoring 11 runs....MC Awards Player of the Week Trophy
Bolger swung a blistering bat last week for the Dunharrow Devils, rapping out 11 hits in 23 at-bats against Dunharrow opponents to propel himself to the Mordor Conference Player of the Week Award. Whenever the center fielder hit the ball,...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...Moria's *Jack Snaps Up Player of the Week
This week's Player of the Week was Splinter *Jack of the Moria Miners. His big bat belted and blasted Shire Conference pitching for 9 hits in 16 at-bats, 4 home runs, and 8 RBIs while hitting .563 and scoring 6...February 14, 2008
Mordor Conference Hitter of the Week
Minas Morgul Slayers right fielder Boli Stoneteeth, at the top of his game all last week, was a consensus choice today for Mordor Conference Player of the Week. He victimized opposing pitchers for a .435 batting average on 10 hits...Big Stick Wins SC Trophy
Samwise Peatfingers went on a week-long tirade against the Shire Conference pitchers and was acclaimed the Player of the Week. The Rivendell left fielder was hot as a firecracker, exploding with a .524 average, 3 home runs and 10 RBIs....February 11, 2008
Thunderarrow Wins SC Player of the Week Prize
Bifur Thunderarrow punched, poked and pummeled the baseball last week and today he garnered a majority of the votes for the Shire Conference Player of the Week award. The Moria Miners first baseman slashed out a .407 average with 11...*the Indefatiguable Wins MC Player of the Week
Sarukh *the Indefatiguable of the Uruk-hai relied on a sharp eye and a quick bat to outpace all other Mordor Conference hitters last week and collect the Player of the Week Award. He hit .440 with 11 hits in 25...February 07, 2008
Deneadur - MC's Pitcher of the Month
There's no doubt that Slayers starter Denaumir Deneadur earned his Mordor Conference Pitcher of the Month award. He left absolutely no room for doubt as he mowed his way through the opposition in July. During the month Deneadur was 4-1...Merry Fellows Hurler Named July's Top Starter
In July Old Forest starter Sjors Cheeseslicer mystified Shire Conference hitters and carried off the Pitcher of the Month honors by chalking up a 5-0 record in 5 starts. The 34-year-old Cheeseslicer added 43 strikeouts in 40.1 innings and 9...Firbal the Nasty Selected July's Best Batter
July's outstanding offensive player in the Mordor Conference has been picked and the honor goes to the Minas Morgul first baseman Firbal the Nasty. He won the award by batting .406, hitting 8 home runs, knocking in 15 runs and...SC's Best Batter Announced
Carl Granitehammer has made a definite impact on the baseball world by snatching Shire Conference Batter of the Month honors for July. In 25 games the Minas Tirith batter hit .337 with 6 home runs, 14 RBIs and 23 runs...MC's Star Player Named
Today the Mordor Conference announced the Player of the Week Award. This week's honoree is Minas Morgul second baseman Tanta Chubb. When she steps into the batter's box, it's usually bad news for pitchers. For the week she batted .400...Week's Top Performer Honored by SC
Pimpernel Oreslayer burst onto the Shire Conference stage in a big way last week. This promising rookie second baseman for Bywater garnered everyone's respect by putting up some remarkable numbers and picking up the Player of the Week trophy. The...February 04, 2008
MC Star of the Week Announced
The top batter in the Mordor Conference last week was Buffy *Balrog Slayer, who batted .522 and towered above everybody with a 6-game hitting barrage. During the week *Balrog Slayer banged out a .522 batting average (12-23), 4 home runs,...Bloodspear Selected Top Performer in SC
Balin Bloodspear of Minas Tirith was a smashing success this week, winning the Player of the Week Award in the Shire Conference. He hit everything the pitchers threw at him, hammering them for a .559 batting average, going 19 for...January 31, 2008
Hot Bat Wins SC Player of the Week Honors
Ralin Rockbinder of the Bywater Bounders has just enjoyed one of the better weeks of his career. That fact was not lost on Shire Conference officials, who named him Player of the Week. Rockbinder logged a .450 batting average for...Funderburg on the Attack, Player of the Week
This week Mordor Conference pitching was a feast fit for a king and Richard Funderburg really made the most of it -- ripping them royally. The talented Dol Guldur hitting machine produced a sizzling .476 batting average, 2 home runs,...January 28, 2008
Ciryatan of Rivendell Player of the Week
A battle-tested Lolindir Ciryatan declared war on opposing pitchers last week, attacking the ball like the well-schooled veteran he is. Today the 33-year-old Rivendell first baseman collected the Shire Conference Player of the Week Award. He wrapped up the week...*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 24, 2008
Mordor ties All-Star series at 7 each
LOTHLORIEN - It was all about the pitching for the Mordor Conference in the 14th annual All-Star Game as a series of hurlers held the Shire team hitless until the 9th. Minas Morgul's Firbal the Nasty led off the game...January 21, 2008
Hall of Fame Inducts All-Time Saves Leader
Good relievers can often go unappreciated and unnoticed. That was not the case today when Dejath Belarā was inducted into the Tolkien Baseball Hall of Fame. He will go down in history as one of the more dominant relievers of...As for the rest of the players on the ballot, the most disappointed is Geadriel Gamialf. The long-time hurler for Mirkwood and Lake Town fell just 1 vote shy of induction, garnering 6 votes on the 9 ballots cast and finishing with 67% of the vote.
Dolok Bonemangler, Silas *Debuugger, Gwomer Grailas, and Thuralia Nilad each received 5 votes. Grimli Goramir, Imrohil Haleogast and Theo *Nering got 4 votes apiece. And the final qualifiers for next year's ballot, receiving 33% of the votes, were Fruron Elvand, Gandaudur Eowoldor, Gandogast Fadrier, Olorin *Orithil and Posco *Sackville.
The record holder for most HR in a season, Gamilas Eowil-Galad, has fallen off the ballot after his 2nd try for the Hall. He received just 2 votes, putting him at 22%, just shy of the minimum required.
Others who failed to make the cut were: Boran Armormasher, Rocco Dwarftosser, Tavalia Legariand, Meroman Legeolbo, Rafur Rockback, Wong Trollraper, Binus Anvilworker, Dogush Bonedragger, Fikak Daggerprodder, Gorema Gollailob and Bofur Stoneteeth.
Carrock's Faromli Gets SC Player of the Week
Galaigast Faromli of Carrock was a smashing success this week, winning the Player of the Week Award in the Shire Conference. He hit everything the pitchers threw at him, hammering them for a .440 batting average, going 11 for 25...Misty Mountain Shortstop Picked MC Player of the Week
Misty Mountain Hops shortstop Moli Willowbottom had a great time at the plate last week, running up some sensational numbers that no one else could match. Few people were surprised today when the Mordor Conference named him Player of the...Misty Mountain Starter Wins June's Pitcher Award
The Pitcher of the Month has been chosen and the Mordor Conference trophy went to Misty Mountain hurler, Sorrel Amblestar. During the month, Amblestar was impressive with a 2.66 ERA and 4 wins and 1 loss. In 47.1 innings he...Shire Conference Names #1 Pitcher in June
Ishwush the Basher of the Archers pretty much bewildered opposing batters in June and was honored as the Shire Conference Pitcher of the Month earlier today. The Lake Town starter sparkled last month with a 5-0 record and 2.44 ERA....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...SC's Best Batter Selected
Gollilmer Fyrith battered Shire Conference pitchers all June and wound up taking home the Batter of the Month Award. "I've been around Tolkien Baseball long enough to know you really have to work hard day in and day out to...January 17, 2008
2016 All-Star Game Rosters Announced
The votes are tallied and the players have been chosen -- all that's left is to "Play Ball"! It's time once again for the mid-year classic where the league's premier performers come together to show their skill and talent. The...The roster for the Shire Conference is (*first timer):
Starters
SP Sjors 'Truly' Cheeseslicer (OF) - 11-2, 1.68 ERA, 137 K
C Boinar 'Lucky' Clubwalker (MT) - .342, 13 HR, 40 RBI
1B Biggles 'Death to Flying Things' Dogsbody (BRE) - .348, 12 HR, 48 RBI
2B Relin 'The Rock' Rockmaster (RIV) - .330, 13 HR, 33 RBI
3B Orgulas 'The Tank' Black (MT) - .304, 23 HR, 55 RBI
SS Loopy Squishmasher (RIV) - .330, 13 HR, 57 RBI
LF Durin Brickfoot (CAR) - .304, 13 HR, 35 RBI
CF Phaiar Gāndir (MT) - .309, 16 HR, 58 RBI
RF Sinsy Debuugger (LT)* - .314, 23 HR, 57 RBI
Reserves
Bree: CL G. Fionduil, DH G. Fyrith
Bucklebury: RF G. Gorund*
Bywater: CL H. Grilgol
Erebor: CL P. Halflingslobbr
Lake Town: SP G. Forgedelver, CF C. Badgerpoker
Minas Ithil: SP J. Rector*
Minas Tirith: SP R. Elfheim, CL L. Oathback, RF R. Scimitar
Mirkwood: CL I. Throatpoker, C C. Ballscarer
Moria: CL T. Trollhead, 1B B. Thunderarrow, 3B B. of Rohan*
Old Forest: SP Y. Ala'Niel, SP F. Chubb, 1B C. Boartooth*
Rivendell: SP M. Elfplate*, LF S. Peatfingers
The roster for the Mordor Conference is (*first timer):
Starters
SP Amaris 'Luna' Moonblossom (MIN)* - 9-1, 2.17 ERA, 160 K
C Arghren Glimmerhand (MM) - .345, 15 HR, 48 RBI
1B Firbal the Nasty (MIN) - .342, 21 HR, 62 RBI
2B Tanta Chubb (MIN) - .285, 22 HR, 59 RBI
3B Minto 'Booker' Foxburr (MIN) - .276, 13 HR, 44 RBI
SS Ragnar 'Mini Me' Stonecutter (ISE) - .305, 13 HR, 37 RBI
LF Isszava Eliondel (GH) - .312, 13 HR, 42 RBI
CF Glomli of Erebor (ISE) - .383, 11 HR, 35 RBI
RF Saravin 'The Reaper' Darkbrother (MM)* - .284, 15 HR, 36 RBI
Reserves
Dagorlad: SP V. Rinlyg*, SS T. Cutpurse*, RF N. Shieldmaster
Dead Marshes: CL D. Tunnelkiller*, C I. Imcirion
Dol Guldur: SP V. Rogers*, CL R. Husband
Dunharrow: 3B F. Green*
Grey Havens: CL D. Muddyfoot
Isengard: SP R. Morales, 1B M. Knifecrawler*
Lothlorien: LF A. Valen
Minas Morgul: SP D. Deneadur, CL N. Smoothflower, CF B. Ruano
Misty Mountain: SP S. Amblestar, CL R. Elesserios*, 1B B. Balrog Slayer
Numenor: 1B A. Guillen*
Ravenhill: CL D. Larrabee*
Weathertop: SP R. Plant
MC Awards Player of the Week
The votes have been cast and counted and the winner of the Mordor Conference Player of the Week has been chosen. It was presented earlier today to Fesil Goldkiller for his red-hot week of hitting. The Lothlorien third baseman took...Star of the Week Named in SC
The Rivendell Royals received word today that third baseman Petunia Gamgee was selected Shire Conference Player of the Week for her stellar performance in last week's games. Gamgee took full advantage of all 22 plate appearances last week as she...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...Red-Hot Rampage Reaps SC Reward
What's in a number? In baseball, just about everything. The numbers that Minas Tirith's Phaiar Gāndir stacked up last week were the envy of the league, as Gāndir came away with Shire Conference Player of the Week honors. He belted...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...Mulder Sticks It to SC Pitchers
Not every ball that came off Teun Mulder's bat last week was a line drive or a towering shot -- it just seemed that way to the teams that played the Bree Cheese. For his exploits, Mulder was named this...January 07, 2008
Mordor Conference Hitter of the Week
Minas Morgul sports fans can't stop singing the praises of Boris Ruano, who has been selected the Mordor Conference Player of the Week. Ruano was in a comfort zone all week, finishing with a .545 average (6-11), 6 RBIs and...Super Swinger Snags SC Player of the Week
At the age of 31, Teun Mulder might have some potential he hasn't realized yet -- if his success at the plate last week is any indication. The Bree left fielder put up some exceptional numbers the past seven days...MC Pitcher of the Month Goes to Amblestar
May was a magical month for Sorrel Amblestar of Misty Mountain. He held the Mordor Conference hitters spellbound, conjuring up a 5-2 mark and a 2.15 ERA. Amblestar also chalked up 8 starts, 62.2 innings and 43 strikeouts. For this...Forgedelver Selected SC's Best Pitcher
It was a monstrous May for the Shire Conference Pitcher of the Month award winner, Gomli Forgedelver of the Lake Town Archers. He put up some mighty scary numbers. Forgedelver recorded 5 wins and no losses in 6 starts. Throwing...*Balrog Slayer Takes MC's Best Bat Award
Buffy *Balrog Slayer of the Misty Mountain Hops had a field day with Mordor Conference pitchers last month and was crowned the Batter of the Month as a result. During May she compiled a .348 batting average, drove in 27...Lake Town's Badgerpoker Chosen SC Batter of the Month
Snap, crackle and pop!! In May, Ciurk Badgerpoker snapped up the Shire Conference Batter of the Month trophy by cracking 34 hits and popping 12 home runs. For the month he hit a solid .351 with 27 RBIs and 22...January 03, 2008
*Cutpurse Selected MC Player of the Week
Nobody in the Mordor Conference had a better week than Tinelieth *Cutpurse ...Noooo-body! That's why he was voted the Player of the Week. During the week the Dagorlad shortstop compiled a .522 batting average (12-23) with 3 home runs, 6...Hardbottle: Big Hit in the Shire Conference!
Andrack Hardbottle demonstrated his potential to be a star in the game last week and today he took home the Shire Conference Player of the Week Award. The Mirkwood third baseman wreaked havoc on opposing pitchers last week, pounding them...December 31, 2007
MC Awards Player of the Week
Parin Elfhand of the Weathertop Witch Kings had an enormous week at the plate and today was voted the Player of the Week by the Mordor Conference. For the week Elfhand batted .435 (10-23) with 3 home runs and 4...Arostegui Week's Top Player
This week's Player of the Week was Roberto Arostegui of the Bucklebury Fairies. He battered Shire Conference pitching for 12 hits in 30 at-bats, 4 home runs, and 6 RBIs while hitting .400 and scoring 8 runs. Thus far this...December 27, 2007
Minas Tirith Center Fielder Week's Best in SC
Phaiar Gāndir has been in a real groove lately. The 26-year-old Minas Tirith Titans center fielder nabbed Shire Conference Player of the Week honors today after beating up on opposing pitchers all last week. Gāndir's hot streak featured 10 hits...Week's #1 Player - Dead Marshes's *the Indefatiguable
Today the Mordor Conference announced its Player of the Week Award winner -- Dead Marshes Uruk-hai left fielder Sarukh *the Indefatiguable, who batted .345 (10-29) with 5 home runs, 8 RBIs and 10 runs scored. *the Indefatiguable has a .312...December 24, 2007
MC Premier Player Picked
The Mordor Conference has selected its Player of the Week. The honor went to Buffy *Balrog Slayer, first baseman of the Misty Mountain Hops. In a standout performance, she lit up the league with a .423 average to win the...Week's Premier Player - Lake Town's Badgerpoker
The Shire Conference has chosen Ciurk Badgerpoker of the Lake Town Archers as Player of the Week. What a week Badgerpoker had. He hit .526 (10-19) with 4 home runs, 9 RBIs and 7 runs scored. This year Badgerpoker has...December 20, 2007
SC Names Best Player
At the age of 32, Relin Rockmaster might have some potential he hasn't realized yet -- if his success at the plate last week is any indication. The Rivendell second baseman put up some exceptional numbers the past seven days...Week's Best Player Honored by MC
Raymond Miller of the Dead Marshes Uruk-hai culminated a sensational week of play by being named the Mordor Conference Player of the Week. He rocked the opposition with a .423 batting average, 11 hits in 26 at-bats, 2 home runs,...Dol Guldur's Rogers MC Top Pitcher
No doubt about it! Dol Guldur starter Vincent Rogers earned his Mordor Conference Pitcher of the Month award. He made that very clear as he mowed his way through league hitters in April. During the month Rogers chalked up a...Cheeseslicer Earns SC Top Pitcher Trophy
The Shire Conference announced today that Sjors Cheeseslicer has been chosen the league's Pitcher of the Month. The Old Forest starter had everything working for him last month as he glided to a 3-1 record. In April Cheeseslicer chalked up...the Nasty Awarded April's MC Top Bat Prize
The premier hitter in the Mordor Conference in April was Minas Morgul first baseman Firbal the Nasty. For his standout play, he was voted the Batter of the Month. the Nasty was selected after batting .365, hitting 9 home runs,...Thunderarrow Top Hitter in SC in April
Seasoned by several years of professional experience, Bifur Thunderarrow put together a solid offensive month for Moria and was crowned April's top batter in the Shire Conference. He batted .361 with 9 home runs, 31 RBIs and 15 runs scored....December 17, 2007
Shire Conference Names Top Player
There's nothing like being in the prime of your baseball career -- and playing like it. Just ask Foli of Khazad-dum, the Moria left fielder, who swung a sweet bat all week to not only aid his team, but also...MC Awards Player of the Week Trophy
When it came to hitting the baseball, Meli Eläril had few peers in the Mordor Conference this past week. The talented catcher for Lothlorien tagged opposing pitchers for a .417 average and was voted the Player of the Week Award....December 13, 2007
Shire Conference's Best Batter Announced
At the age of 31, Tonak Nosethrower might have some potential he hasn't realized yet -- if his success at the plate last week is any indication. The Mirkwood third baseman put up some exceptional numbers the past seven days...Toughest Out of the Week Wins MC Award
A battle-tested Daniel Kemble declared war on opposing pitchers last week, attacking the ball like the well-schooled veteran he is. Today the 34-year-old Ravenhill left fielder collected the Mordor Conference Player of the Week Award. He wrapped up the week...December 10, 2007
SC Player of the Week, Eregion of Erebor
What a week it was for Beleg Eregion! The Erebor right fielder took Shire Conference Player of the Week honors after wearing out the pitchers with a .500 batting average in his recent games. Eregion registered 17 hits in 34...Misty Mountain's *Balrog Slayer Snaps Up Player of the Week
What's in a number? In baseball, just about everything. The numbers that Misty Mountain's Buffy *Balrog Slayer stacked up last week were the envy of the league, as *Balrog Slayer came away with Mordor Conference Player of the Week honors....December 07, 2007
2016 Pre-season Picks
MIDDLE EARTH - As the teams gear up for the 2016 season, some with fresh management and new looks, it's time for MESN to present its annual predictions. Last season, we did ok on the "obvious" division winners (Bywater, Bree,...Shire Conference
Once again, we're going with our feeling that good pitching beats good hitting, and Old Forest has the best pitching staff in the Shire, including 3 superstar starters in Chubb, Cheeseslicer and Ala'Niel. Not that it's going to be easy, as both Minas Tirith and Rivendell are in even better shape this year than they were at the start of last year. The Titans have plenty of pop in the batter's box with the best hitting in the Shire, and their frontline starters proved they could pitch. Meanwhile, key trades last season brought all kinds of hitting talent to the Royals, and their pitching staff is among the best. It's going to be a fun race in the Elf Division!
In the Hobbit Division, Bywater once again looks to dominate with brilliant pitching. However, it's not quite the slam dunk that it has been. Minas Ithil has been making moves, and the Wyrms now have a competitive pitching staff. If they manage to get their bats in gear, the Bounders might have to look over their shoulders a lot more than usual. Meanwhile, despite the Archers aging team, they don't appear to want to go on the cart, yet, and with new management moving Wilderland to Erebor, the rebuilding there has begun in earnest.
In the Dwarf Division, it's a battle of the pitching staffs, as Moria and Bucklebury both have the same kind of brilliance as Bree. The Cheese, however, have hitting, while the others, for the most part, do not. A roll of the dice and a flip of the coin, though, would put the Miners ahead of Bree for the first time in history. And, now that they've finally won the League Championship trophy that eluded them for so long, we're not even picking the Cheese to win the Shire Conference!
Elf Division: Old Forest
Hobbit Division: Bywater
Dwarf Division: Bree
Wild Card: Moria
Conference Champs: Old Forest
Mordor Conference
The Orc Division should be a fight between Dunharrow's brilliant pitching and Misty Mountain's more balanced approach. In our calculations, the difference between the Devils and the Hops is razor-thin, with Dunharrow's hurlers just barely making up the difference between their hitting and Misty Mountain's.
In the Goblin Division, Lothlorien should expect to have to fight for their title this year. Not only has Ravenhill maintained a lot of its quality despite losing their GM, but Weathertop and Numenor are right there with them. In fact, this could be the only 4-way race in the league.
For the first time in a long time, Minas Morgul is not the automatic favorite for winning the Troll Division. Early estimates placed Isengard ahead of the Slayers, and even now, we're having a tough time separating the two. The Raiders have the most dominating attack in the entire league. Meanwhile, the Slayers' pitching staff is easily the best anywere. This will be the true test of hitting vs. pitching, and we're going with pitching...but just barely. Meanwhile, a new GM in Dol Guldur should make things interesting in the Wild Card race.
Orc Division: Dunharrow
Goblin Division: Lothlorien
Troll Division: Minas Morgul
Wild Card: Isengard
Conference Champs: Minas Morgul
League Champs: Minas Morgul
Power Rankings
Minas Morgul Slayers
Old Forest Merry Fellows
Isengard Raiders
Bree Cheese
Moria Miners
Bywater Bounders
Rivendell Royals
Minas Tirith Titans
Lothlorien Lumberjacks
Dunharrow Devils
Misty Mountain Hops
Bucklebury Fairies
Weathertop Witch Kings
Dol Guldur Dragons
Ravenhill Darkwings
Minas Ithil Wyrms
Numenor Kings
Lake Town Archers
Dagorlad Disaster
Grey Havens Stars
Mirkwood Marauders
Dead Marshes Uruk-hai
Carrock Bears
Erebor Eagles
November 10, 2007
Search Over for Wilderland; Papa Bear Inks GM Deal
WILDERLAND - Marred by front-office turnover after last season, the Wilderland Wargs ushered in Papa Bear as their new general manager on November 22, The former Ravenhill GM told the media during a press conference that he was leaving a...November 05, 2007
2015 SC Aragorn MVP named
Another season, another award for Rivendell's Loopy *Squishmasher. The 2015 Sam Gamgee Batter was overwhelmingly chosen as this year's recipient of the Shire Conference Aragorn MVP award. This is the 4th time the 33-year-old shortstop has won the MVP, the...*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...Rivendell's *Squishmasher Wins SC Sam Gamgee Batter
Loopy *Squishmasher of the Rivendell Royals had a season to remember this year. Today was named the SC's Sam Gamgee Batter for 2015. The 33-year-old shortstop put up a .340 average and .435 on-base percentage, piling up 202 hits, 38...#1 Pitcher Picked for 2015
The Mordor Conference heralded Gragar Drowslobberer of the Lothlorien Lumberjacks as the #1 man on the mound for the 2015 campaign. This year's Gandalf Pitcher Award winner stood out by running up an impressive 21-4 record, holding opposing hitters to...SC Gandalf Pitcher Award Chosen
Bounders ace Glodunter Bromburg is the latest Shire Conference Gandalf Pitcher Award trophy winner. The Bywater star sparkled and shined on the diamond time and again this year and finished up with an outstanding 23-7 record. In 36 starts he...MC's Top Rookie Proclaimed
Sarukh *the Indefatiguable's debut season was more than he had ever dreamed. Today the Mordor Conference saluted him as the 2015 Frodo Rookie Award winner. "I could hardly believe it," he told the press. "To make the team and be...Premier Rookie Picked By SC--Beladrielith Selected
Shath Beladrielith was the preeminent rookie this year in the Shire Conference, putting up some solid numbers to win the 2015 Frodo Rookie Award. The Minas Ithil shortstop played 154 games this season, hitting a solid .275 with 162 hits,...November 01, 2007
Hall of Fame Honors Isilborn Imrilron
MINAS MORGUL - What a career and what a ballplayer. Isilborn Imrilron truly was one of the best to play the game and today he was enshrined into the Tolkien Baseball Hall of Fame. "It is an honor to be...Ban Arwodur Latest SGCBL HOF Inductee
DUNHARROW - During his fantastic pitching career Ban Arwodur was hard-nosed competitor. Prior to an important game, he once told reporters, "If we lose today, it will be over my dead body. They'll have to leave me face down on...Bree Crowned SGCBL Champions
BREE - The Bree Cheese ignited a huge celebration as they beat the Misty Mountain Hops 4-1 to win the Return of the King Series. Bree won the series 4-2, capturing the title for the 1st time. "We stepped it...October 22, 2007
Player of the Week: Boartooth of the Merry Fellows
The Shire Conference has chosen Cinquefoil Boartooth of the Old Forest Merry Fellows as Player of the Week. What a week Boartooth had. He hit .526 (10-19) with 3 home runs, 6 RBIs and 7 runs scored. So far this...the Nasty Picked Best Player
Firbal the Nasty would not be denied the Mordor Conference Player of the Week Award for this past week. His consistent stroke, which produced 15 hits in 24 at-bats and a .625 average, made him the clear favorite to win...October 18, 2007
*the Shriek Chosen #1 Player
Morag *the Shriek went on a week-long hitting spree against Shire Conference pitchers and captured the Player of the Week honors. The Moria third baseman battered the opposition for 11 hits, 3 home runs, 11 RBIs and scored 6 runs....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...Nurn Beats Taur e-Ndaedelos in League Championship Series
The Nurn Demons concluded the season in grand fashion -- they won the SGCBL Triple A League Championship Series. They nailed it down on September 15 at Demons Stadium by whipping the Taur e-Ndaedelos Woods 4-3 to win it all...October 15, 2007
Great Week for Minas Tirith's Carl Granitehammer
This week Carl Granitehammer, second baseman for the Minas Tirith Titans, hit everything in sight to win the Shire Conference Player of the Week trophy. He rattled fences and pitchers as he banged out a .483 average and .483 on-base...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
Shire Conference Picks Top Performer
Today the Shire Conference announced its Player of the Week Award winner: Mirkwood Marauders catcher Bagwurz Bloodaxe, who batted .462 (12-26) with 2 home runs, 7 RBIs and 6 runs scored. Bloodaxe has collected 157 hits for the Marauders this...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...Howlers Crowned A Champions
The Hobbiton Howlers ignited a huge celebration on September 5th, as they beat the Lithlad Lizards 7-5 to win the Single-A League Championship Series. Hobbiton won the series 4-3, capturing the title for the 1st time. "We stepped it up...Gorgoroth Ghosts Win AA Championship Series
The Gorgoroth faithful were cheering in the streets on September 2nd, and the Eryn Lasgalen fans were crying in their beer -- The Ghosts won the League Championship Series. They clinched it by knocking off the Old Forests 2-0 to...MC #1 Pitcher in August is Weathertop's *Plant
The Mordor Conference scribes have picked August's Pitcher of the Month and have given the trophy to Robert *Plant of Weathertop. He was devastating on the mound last month and has the numbers to prove it: 5-1 record, 2.01 ERA,...SC Top Pitcher for August Picked
Which Shire Conference hurler dominated in the month of August? According to the voters who decide the Shire Conference Pitcher of the Month award, it was Glodunter Bromburg of the Bywater Bounders. He put together a record of 6-0 with...SC's Top Hitter Selected
Cinquefoil Boartooth of the Old Forest Merry Fellows swung a mean bat for the last 30 days and was acclaimed the Shire Conference Batter of the Month for August. The red-hot first baseman slapped out a .402 batting average, 6...October 08, 2007
SC Player of the Week Awarded
Samwise Peatfingers of the Rivendell Royals was locked in all week as he bullied the Shire Conference pitchers he faced. Peatfingers put up some great numbers and hauled in the Shire Conference Player of the Week trophy. He hit .417...Goblinarm Picked MC Player of the Week
The top batter in the Mordor Conference last week was Fufur Goblinarm, who towered above everybody with a 6-game hitting barrage. Here's his line for last week: 27 AB, 7 R, 12 H, 3 2B, 0 3B, 3 HR, 11...October 05, 2007
Player of the Week Trophy to *Debuugger
Pitchers who faced the Lake Town Archers last week were happy to see Sinsy *Debuugger in the rear view mirror. The 23-year-old right fielder was dubbed the Shire Conference Player of the Week for a 5-game tear that saw her...Glimmerhand Selected MC Player of the Week
Arghren Glimmerhand of the Misty Mountain Hops had a big week with the bat and today was voted the Player of the Week by the Mordor Conference. The 23-year-old catcher put up these award-winning numbers: .550 batting average, 2 home...October 02, 2007
Elfprodder SC's Best of the Week
It was announced today by the Shire Conference that Minas Ithil left fielder Hudash Elfprodder had received the Player of the Week Trophy for his superlative play last week. During his week-long batting binge he reeled off a .435 batting...Week's Best Player Honored by MC
Speak softly and carry a big stick and you could win the Mordor Conference Player of the Week Award just like Nose of Sauron. He really dazzled on the diamond this week with a .520 average to take home the...September 27, 2007
This Week's Star Player is Ploughman
Isembard Ploughman of the Ravenhill Darkwings was locked in all week as he bullied the Mordor Conference pitchers he faced. Ploughman put up some great numbers and hauled in the Mordor Conference Player of the Week trophy. He hit .355...Thunderarrow Selected SC Player of the Week
Bifur Thunderarrow punched, poked and pummeled the baseball last week and today he garnered a majority of the votes for the Shire Conference Player of the Week award. The Moria Miners first baseman slashed out a .480 average with 12...September 24, 2007
Great Week for Bywater's Right Fielder
Veteran Denaigol Denaihir had a great week at the plate for the Bounders to capture the majority of votes for Player of the Week in the Shire Conference. The Bywater right fielder built a .462 average on the strength of...Mordor Conference's Best Batter Announced
Swinging a hot stick last week, Razrhot the Smasher picked up the Mordor Conference Player of the Week Award today. The 35-year-old first baseman for Lothlorien lashed 10 hits in 27 at-bats as he put together a .370 average with...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...SC Starter of the Month Goes to Rector
July's premier pitcher was Jerrolde Rector of Minas Ithil. He pulverized Shire Conference hitters all month long and picked up the Pitcher of the Month award. Rector brought home the trophy with these impressive statistics: 4-0 record, 1.53 ERA, 6...*Balrog Slayer Crowned Top MC Hitter in July
Today Misty Mountain's Buffy *Balrog Slayer was named the Mordor Conference Batter of the Month for July. She punished MC hurlers hard all month long, collecting 40 hits in 107 at-bats. With a .374 batting average, 7 home runs, 27...Rivendell's *Squishmasher Chosen SC Batter of the Month
Beach balls were coming in at Loopy *Squishmasher in July and he banged, bashed, and blasted them all over the park, putting up a .375 batting average and hauling in the Shire Conference Batter of the Month trophy. The 33-year-old...September 20, 2007
Bucklebury's Gäldor SC Star of the Week
This week's Player of the Week was Pimth Gäldor of the Bucklebury Fairies. His big bat beat up on Shire Conference pitching for 15 hits in 27 at-bats, 3 home runs, and 7 RBIs while hitting .556 and scoring 11...Barrage of Hits Gets Fernia MC Award
Agnes Fernia demonstrated her potential to be a star in the game last week, and today she took home the Mordor Conference Player of the Week Award. The Minas Morgul shortstop wreaked havoc on opposing pitchers last week, pounding them...September 17, 2007
Potent Bat Pays Off, *Squishmasher Player of the Week
Rivendell Royals shortstop Loopy *Squishmasher, at the top of his game all last week, was a consensus choice today for Shire Conference Player of the Week. He victimized opposing pitchers for a .500 batting average on 10 hits in 20...Best Player Award Caps Great Week
Boris Ruano of the Minas Morgul Slayers had a big week with the bat and today was voted the Player of the Week by the Mordor Conference. The 30-year-old center fielder put up these award-winning numbers: .417 batting average, 5...September 13, 2007
Orcdelver Selected Player of the Week
Orcdelver swung a blistering bat last week for the Lake Town Archers, rapping out 9 hits in 19 at-bats against Lake Town opponents to propel himself to the Shire Conference Player of the Week Award. Whenever the first baseman hit...Misty Mountain's Clawfoot Gets MC Player of the Week
It was announced today that Misty Mountain second baseman Tran Clawfoot was selected the Mordor Conference Player of the Week Award for his superb play last week. All week long the Misty Mountain second baseman was a certified hitting machine...September 10, 2007
Shire Wins All-Star Game
OLD FOREST - It was hot, timely hitting by the Shire that most will credit with their 7-3 win in the 13th annual All-Star Game, but the fact that Shire pitchers held the Mordor squad hitless through the first 5...September 06, 2007
Mauhur *the Looter Elected to Hall of Fame
DEAD MARSHES - After consideration by the owners, Mauhur *the Looter becomes the 10th member of the SGCBL Hall of Fame, being named on 79% of the ballots cast. Mauhur *the Looter was one of those rare players who played...Beladrielith Top of His Class in June
It might be just his first year in the league, but Shath Beladrielith is playing like he's been here before. The Minas Ithil shortstop rang up some sky-high numbers in the last 30 days and snagged the Shire Conference Rookie...Rookie of the Month Won by *the Indefatiguable
Sarukh *the Indefatiguable wreaked havoc on Mordor Conference pitching last month and led the charge for the Rookie of the Month Award. In June he batted .292 for the Uruk-hai, lashing 28 hits and 4 home runs. The Dead Marshes...Tumbletoe Grabs SC Top Pitcher Trophy
The Pitcher of the Month Award has been announced and the Shire Conference winner is Moria hurler, Theodorus Tumbletoe. For his fine efforts in June he has been named the league's #1 pitcher. During the month, Tumbletoe excelled with a...Lothlorien's Starter Receives MC Pitching Award
Gragar Drowslobberer was on top of the world in June, capping it off with the Mordor Conference Pitcher of the Month honors. The Lothlorien starter was superb in 5 starts with 4 wins and no losses, 38.1 innings pitched, 39...*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...Lake Town's Badgerpoker Collects June Batting Honor
The Shire Conference has made it official -- Ciurk Badgerpoker is the winner of the Batter of the Month trophy. In June the Lake Town center fielder was sensational with a .352 batting average, 6 home runs and 12 RBIs....September 03, 2007
2015 All-Star Rosters Announced
The midyear extravaganza is here again -- the 2015 Tolkien Baseball All-Star Game. This is a game for the fans. They choose the players that are the best at their positions. Then these fan favorites take on one another to...The Shire Conference All-Stars have these stars on their roster (* first timer):
Starters
P Glodunter 'Songster' Bromburg of Bywater
9-4, 1.93 ERA
C Boinar 'Lucky' Clubwalker of Bucklebury
.298, 12 HR, 32 RBI
1B Gollilmer 'The Bird' Fyrith of Bree
.282, 23 HR, 67 RBI
2B Lester Pulley of Bywater*
.308, 11 HR, 31 RBI
3B Biggles 'Death to Flying Things' Dogsbody of Bree*
.360, 10 HR, 39 RBI
SS Loopy Squishmasher of Rivendell
.321, 15 HR, 56 RBI
LF Samwise Peatfingers of Bucklebury
.268, 20 HR, 53 RBI
CF Phaiar Gāndir of Minas Tirith*
.278, 12 HR, 45 RBI
RF Shaglakh 'Fox' the Devastator of Moria
.372, 6 HR, 34 RBI
Reserves
Bree: SS B. Pelham, CL G. Fionduil
Bucklebury: 1B F. the Nasty
Carrock: 2B T. Rider
Lake Town: CF C. Badgerpoker, SP I. the Basher*
Minas Ithil: CL E. Elreoborn
Minas Tirith: 3B C. Granitehammer, RF R. Scimitar, SP R. Elfheim, CL L. Oathback
Mirkwood: C C. Ballscarer
Moria: 1B B. Thunderarrow
Old Forest: SP Y. Ala'Niel, CL B. Boreagrin
Rivendell: 3B P. Gamgee, LF M. Palafox*, SP S. Glebrilad, SP F. Beardcutter, CL M. Yachi*
Wilderland: CL P. Halflingslobbr
While the Mordor Conference All-Stars will be represented by these players:
Starters
SP Gragar 'Cyclone' Drowslobberer of Lothlorien
13-1, 1.88 ERA
C Meli 'Skull-Cleaver' Eläril of Lothlorien*
.283, 10 HR, 28 RBI
1B Minto 'Booker' Foxburr of Minas Morgul
.307, 11 HR, 41 RBI
2B Tanta Chubb of Minas Morgul
.304, 21 HR, 68 RBI
3B Moraudoc Leguden of Dagorlad
.285, 4 HR, 25 RBI
SS Agnes 'Fireflower' Fernia of Minas Morgul*
.355, 16 HR, 42 RBI
LF Isszava Eliondel of Grey Havens
.345, 18 HR, 57 RBI
CF Glomli of Erebor of Isengard
.337, 20 HR, 67 RBI
RF Nalin Shieldmaster of Dagorlad*
.263, 14 HR, 49 RBI
Reserves
Dead Marshes: LF S. the Indefatiguable*
Dol Guldur: SS P. Oakenslayer*
Dunharrow: SP B. the Hated
Isengard: SS R. Stonecutter, Jr., SP R. Morales*, CL C. Mugworts*
Lothlorien: 1B R. the Smasher, CL G. Boffin*, MR F. Demongobbler
Minas Morgul: CF P. Halflinglover*, SP D. Deneadur, SP M. the Sling, CL N. Smoothflower
Misty Mountain: C A. Glimmerhand, SP S. Amblestar
Numenor: 3B S. Redear*
Ravenhill: SS N. Silverspike*, RF E. Elimir, RF I. Ploughman, CL T. Ringeling*
Weathertop: CL R. Husband
Shire Conference Player of the Week Selected
It was a week to remember for Shaglakh the Devastator. After wrapping up a torrid week at the plate, the Moria Miners right fielder was named the Shire Conference Player of the Week. the Devastator collected 14 hits in 22...Great Week for Dead Marshes's Left Fielder
The #1 hitter in the Mordor Conference was Dead Marshes left fielder Sarukh *the Indefatiguable. He was selected the Player of the Week for compiling these stats: 24 AB, 6 R, 11 H, .458 BA, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 1...August 30, 2007
Taralom's Strong Week Earns SC Trophy
Lula Taralom has the tools to stick in this league for many years, but it might be a long time before she has another week to compare with this one. The 24-year-old third baseman of the Bywater Bounders dominated the...MC's Top Player, Miller of Dead Marshes
Raymond Miller of the Dead Marshes Uruk-hai was locked in all week as he bullied the Mordor Conference pitchers he faced. Miller put up some great numbers and hauled in the Mordor Conference Player of the Week trophy. He hit...August 27, 2007
Shire Conference Names Top Player
It was a week to remember for Santos Filmaldur. After wrapping up a torrid week at the plate, the Lake Town Archers second baseman was named the Shire Conference Player of the Week. Filmaldur collected 6 hits in 16 at-bats...*Gimlizor Wins MC Player of the Week Prize
Audain *Gimlizor made quite a splash in the Mordor Conference this past week. The Numenor Kings second baseman drilled opposing pitchers for 13 hits in 26 at-bats to roll up a .500 batting average and the Mordor Conference Player of...Exposed: SGCBL Fears Unknown Threat
MESN Special Edition It started with the mysterious and, some say, premature retirement of Mauhur the Looter last October. Just 34, he may have lost a step (he "only" stole 40 bases last year instead of his usual 70+), but...August 23, 2007
Githrarith Chosen #1 Player
In the twilight of his career, Shatai Githrarith recaptured some of the old magic last week and came away with the Shire Conference Player of the Week Award. "I've been playing since I was a kid," Githrarith told reporters, "but...Gandulbo Earns MC Player of the Week
The 33-year-old Grey Havens Stars first baseman might not have the spring he had in his step years ago, but the "old man" can still play the game. Golligast Gandulbo has been a reliable ballplayer, one who has worked hard...August 20, 2007
Best Starter Chosen by Mordor Conference
May was a very good month for Gragar Drowslobberer of the Lothlorien Lumberjacks. He held opposing hitters for a .214 average and took home the Mordor Conference Pitcher of the Month award. In 7 games started he claimed a 5...Ala'Niel SC's #1 Pitcher in May
The Pitcher of the Month Award has been selected and the Shire Conference honor went to Old Forest hurler, Yvestil Ala'Niel. For her excellent outings in May she has been named the league's top pitcher. During the month, Ala'Niel was...Dead Marshes's *the Indefatiguable Winner, MC Best Hitter in May
Sarukh *the Indefatiguable of the Dead Marshes Uruk-hai really stood out at the plate during May. The red-hot center fielder manhandled Mordor Conference pitchers by banging out a .402 batting average on his way to the Batter of the Month...Fyrith Gets SC Batter of the Month Trophy
Seasoned by several years of professional experience, Gollilmer Fyrith put together a solid offensive month for Bree and was crowned May's top batter in the Shire Conference. He batted .299 with 10 home runs, 30 RBIs, and 25 runs scored....Eliondel Honored by Mordor Conference
The Mordor Conference has named its Top Player of the Week. The honor went to Isszava Eliondel, left fielder of the Grey Havens Stars. In an extraordinary hitting display, she belted out hits at a .519 pace to win the...Bramble Red-Hot, SC Player of the Week
This week Fosco Bramble, shortstop for the Old Forest Merry Fellows, slashed, mashed and bashed his way to the Shire Conference Player of the Week trophy. Bramble put up a .536 average as he pounded out 15 hits, 3 home...August 16, 2007
Minas Ithil's Banks SC's Hottest Hitter
The 32-year-old Minas Ithil Wyrms center fielder might not have the spring he had in his step years ago, but the "old man" can still play the game. Anson Banks has been a reliable ballplayer, one who has worked hard...MC Player of the Week Named
This week's top performer in the Mordor Conference was catcher Hewpack *Belliarm of the Dunharrow Devils. He pounded out a .591 average and was voted the Player of the Week. Over the last week *Belliarm connected for 13 hits in...August 13, 2007
Week's Premier Player - Bree's Guril
Sortai Guril punched, poked and pummeled the baseball last week and today he garnered a majority of the votes for the Shire Conference Player of the Week award. The Bree Cheese left fielder slashed out a .500 average with 13...Mordor Conference Winner is Brickfist
All week long Bror Brickfist was the toughest out in the Mordor Conference and that is the prime reason he was voted the Player of the Week. The Grey Havens shortstop rapped out 12 hits in 25 at-bats for a...August 09, 2007
Ballscarer Takes This Week's Trophy
Curt Ballscarer stepped up to the plate in a big way last week and today he took home the Shire Conference Player of the Week honors. The Mirkwood catcher ripped opposing pitchers for 12 hits in 23 at-bats and no...MC Announces Player of the Week
It was announced today by the Mordor Conference that Minas Morgul shortstop Agnes Fernia had received the Player of the Week Trophy for her superlative play last week. The Minas Morgul shortstop wreaked havoc on opposing pitchers, pounding them for...August 06, 2007
Super Week for Minas Tirith's Granitehammer!
Swinging a hot stick last week, Carl Granitehammer picked up the Shire Conference Player of the Week Award today. The 22-year-old third baseman for Minas Tirith lashed 11 hits in 24 at-bats as he put together a .458 average with...Mordor Conference Picks Top Player
This week Clobbergle Chubb, right fielder for the Grey Havens Stars, hit everything in sight to win the Mordor Conference Player of the Week trophy. He rattled fences and pitchers as he banged out a .688 average and .688 on-base...MC Selects Amblestar April's Best Pitcher
Last month was a very successful month for Sorrel Amblestar of Misty Mountain. So successful that he has been honored as the Pitcher of the Month in the Mordor Conference. Amblestar shut down league hitters in fine fashion, rounding out...Shire Conference Announces Top Starter
The Shire Conference announced today that Sillla Glebrilad has been chosen the league's Pitcher of the Month. The Rivendell starter had everything working for her last month as she glided to a 5-1 record. In April Glebrilad chalked up a...MC Presents Batter of Month Trophy to Chubb
April was one the best months in Tanta Chubb's career. The Minas Morgul second baseman had her way with opposing pitchers all month while posting a .327 batting average and was selected as the Mordor Conference Batter of the Month....The Devastator SC Outstanding Batter of the Month
Shaglakh the Devastator of the Miners hit .374 in April with 4 home runs, 23 RBIs and 16 runs scored to capture a majority of votes for the Shire Conference Batter of the Month trophy. The 32-year-old is in the...August 02, 2007
Great Week for Minas Morgul's Tanta Chubb
This week's Player of the Week was Tanta Chubb of the Minas Morgul Slayers. She bombarded Mordor Conference pitching for 12 hits in 30 at-bats, 3 home runs, and 11 RBIs while hitting .400 and scoring 7 runs. This season...Week's Top Performer Honored by SC
There was no one hotter in the Shire Conference last week as Shaglakh the Devastator attacked enemy pitching with a vengeance to collect the Player of the Week Award. The 32-year-old Moria right fielder batted .440 with 11 hits in...July 30, 2007
MC Star of the Week Announced
Losur Musicfist sent shock waves through Tolkien Baseball last week with an eye-popping performance that brought him the Mordor Conference Player of the Week Award. A newcomer to the league, Musicfist made the establishment sit up and take notice, punishing...SC Star of the Week Chosen
Last week Dean Shute was the toast of Rivendell and the talk of the Shire Conference -- this week he's the SC Player of the Week. The standout third baseman sewed up the award with his .370 average (10-27), 2...July 26, 2007
Mordor Conference Picks Top Player
Minas Morgul Slayers second baseman Tanta Chubb had a great time at the plate last week, running up some sensational numbers that no one else could match. Few people were surprised today when the Mordor Conference named her Player of...SC Awards Player of the Week Trophy
When it came to hitting the baseball, Kignar Grudgetwister had few peers in the Shire Conference this past week. The talented right fielder for Lake Town tagged opposing pitchers for a .550 average and was voted the Player of the...July 23, 2007
Grey Havens's Eliondel MC Star of the Week
The Mordor Conference has selected its Player of the Week. The honor went to Isszava Eliondel, left fielder of the Grey Havens Stars. In a standout performance, she lit up the league with a .643 average to win the award....SC Premier Player Picked
His solid numbers speak for themselves. That's why Rosil Shieldmover of the Carrock Bears was named the Shire Conference Player of the Week. Here's what his stats sheet looked like this week: 15 AB, 4 R, 6 H, .400 BA,...July 22, 2007
2015 Pre-Season Picks
MIDDLE EARTH - Once more, it's time for the MESN pre-season picks. 2015 looks to be another year of exciting competition in all divisions. Last season, we had a pretty good record in picking the division winners. Not so much...Shire Conference
As with last season, Old Forest has the edge in the Elf Division due to their strong pitching staff. Chubb, Cheeseslicer, Ala'Niel and Veslay make a dominating starting rotation, and 'Bee Bee' Boreagrin's 42 saves were 2nd most in the league. Rivendell has closed that gap with their own rotation of Elfplate, Beardcutter, Glebrilad and Facecutter. Hitting is the thing that separates them from the Merry Fellows. Once again, the Titans have a dominating lineup (potentially the best in the league), but their lack of pitching will keep them down. And, as with last season, we predict the Marauders to bring up the rear (we see how well that turned out for us before).
In the Hobbit Division, Bywater once again looks to be the strongest of a very weak field. The Archers have gotten older. The Wargs have lost their way, and the Wyrms, while improving a bit, still don't have what it takes to catch up to the Bounders, who look for another dominating season out of last year's MVP, Glodunter Bromburg.
The Dwarf Division looks to be the closest it has been in many seasons (if ever). While Bree has the 2nd best pitching staff in the Conference, the best now resides in Moria. Besides a front four of Camellia Baggins, Quinn Ladygrass, Andrack Antslammer and Theodorus Tumbletoe, the Miners have a brilliant bullpen that includes Tigan Trollhead, Elasta Elderflower and Deallyra Undomiel. The Fairies have nothing to be ashamed of in the pitching department, either, with Black, Stonesmasher, Elivande and Scarlett II leading the way. What this race comes down to is hitting and staying healthy. The lineups are fairly close, with Bucklebury's getting the nod as being strongest, but not quite enough to offset the Cheese pitching. Another bat or two, or a key injury, will open up this race to any one of the three teams.
Elf Division: Old Forest
Hobbit Division: Bywater
Dwarf Division: Bree
Wild Card: Bucklebury
Conference Champs: Bree
Mordor Conference
Dunharrow's mad spending spree paid off last season, as the Devils pitched their way to the League Championship crown. It must be remembered, however, that they did not win the Orc Division. Misty Mountain, as predicted, took the flag in the end and only lost to Dunharrow Game 7 of the Two Towers Series. Look for the traditional close race in this division again this year. Grey Havens has the pitching edge, despite their aging team. They don't have the flashy starting rotation of the Devils' Brilhirion, Arwodur, and Bagdreg the Hated, but they have consistency up and down the line. The Hops hope to stay in it with their bats and through the power of Buffy the Balrog Slayer.
In the Goblin Division, Ravenhill and Lothlorien will fight it out once again. The Lumberjacks have better hitting than the Darkwings, but the Ravenhill pitching staff is more than a match for Lothlorien's. If Cloudskin gets hurt again and Drowslobberer doesn't perform, we could see Ravenhill putting them away. Weathertop was a surprise last year, but they're not going to sneak up on anyone this season. Count the Witch Kings as contenders, and the Numenor Kings are just a deal or two away from getting back to the top.
Minas Morgul has the best pitching staff in the League and the best hitters in the Conference. It would be a fool's bet to go against them in the Troll Division. However, through steady improvements, Isengard has risen to challenge the Slayers. The Raiders pitching staff is now considered to be the 2nd best in the Conference, and their hitters are ranked only behind Minas Morgul and Misty Mountain. Meanwhile, Dagorlad should bounce back from last season's disappointment, but the trade of team star, Isembard Ploughman, to the Darkwings indicates that the Disaster are on a rebuilding course.
Orc Division: Grey Havens
Goblin Division: Lothlorien
Troll Division: Minas Morgul
Wild Card: Isengard
Conference Champs: Minas Morgul
League Champs: Minas Morgul
Power Rankings
Minas Morgul Slayers
Bree Cheese
Bucklebury Fairies
Moria Miners
Isengard Raiders
Bywater Bounders
Grey Havens Stars
Old Forest Merry Fellows
Minas Tirith Titans
Dunharrow Devils
Lothlorien Lumberjacks
Lake Town Archers
Rivendell Royals
Ravenhill Darkwings
Misty Mountain Hops
Dagorlad Disaster
Mirkwood Marauders
Minas Ithil Wyrms
Dead Marshes Uruk-hai
Weathertop Witch Kings
Numenor Kings
Dol Guldur Dragons
Wilderland Wargs
Carrock Bears