Minas Tirith

May 07, 2012

SC Votes Titans Sandyman Top Player

Monday, September 8th, 2025: 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. Rowan Sandyman, the Minas Tirith Titans 24-year-old second baseman, put himself...

April 12, 2012

Areolas Signs for 6 years

Thursday, July 31st, 2025: Happy times in Minas Tirith as the Titans and star starting pitcher Makk Areolas put the finishing touches on a $53,400,000 contract extension that will keep the 30-year-old in town 6 years longer. The signing is...

February 07, 2012

SC Star of the Week Honored

Monday, April 14th, 2025: Diazava Lomithien is respected by most Minas Tirith Titans fans for his no-frills style of play. The 26-year-old center fielder went about his business with vigor last week to grab the Shire Conference Player of the...

January 30, 2012

It's Official: 3B Overturf Signs with Titans

Tuesday, March 25th, 2025: Word of a huge deal between Drigrin Overturf and Minas Tirith broke on BNN minutes before a deal was officially announced. The premiere third baseman will play for an estimated $3,440,000 per year. He is definitely...

November 28, 2011

Busin of Numenor wins Gwaihir Reliever award

With a record 52 saves, Busin of Numenor put his mark on this baseball season. The Minas Tirith reliever went 5-7 with 7 blown saves to far outpace his nearest competitors in this year's race. The Titans put the 24-year-old...

November 16, 2011

Bree wins Fellowship Series

BREE - For the first time since their league championship year of 2015, the Bree Cheese advanced out of the first round of playoffs by defeating the Minas Tirith Titans in 5 games. This was the first trip to the...

November 07, 2011

Veteran CL Tunnelkiller Stays in Minas Tirith

Monday, September 23rd, 2024: Opting to stay with what he knows, Drogo Tunnelkiller signed an extension with the Titans earlier today that will keep the 36-year-old in a Minas Tirith uniform for at least 2 years longer. Tunnelkiller is poised...

October 17, 2011

Elarandel Brilliant, Fans 15

Saturday, August 10th, 2024: Minas Tirith Titans starting pitcher Gandealas Elarandel brought his best stuff to the game against the Rivendell Royals today at Elrod Stadium at Finrod Field, striking out 15 batters in his club's 15-0 victory. In a...

September 15, 2011

SC Player of the Week, Elölindë of Minas Tirith

Monday, June 17th, 2024: One of the league's most exciting young players, Diazava Elölindë of the Minas Tirith Titans earned himself Shire Conference Player of the Week honors with a standout performance in last week's games. For the week the...

3 Boomers for Elölindë

Wednesday, June 12th, 2024: Diazava Elölindë showed some power today as he launched three balls into the seats against the Isengard Raiders and sparked the Titans to a 7-5 victory. For the day he collected 4 hits in 4 at-bats,...

August 29, 2011

Star SP Areolas Signs for 1 year

Wednesday, May 8th, 2024: Team officials triumphantly announced that the Titans and superstar starting pitcher Makk Areolas have closed a deal that keeps the 29-year-old in a Minas Tirith uniform for another 1 year. Areolas will earn $6,000,000 as part...

August 22, 2011

Imcirion Gets 300th Home Run

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024: It was an historic day in the life of Imcir Imcirion. The 36-year-old Minas Tirith catcher recorded the 300th homer of his career in the Titans 9-2 triumph over the Dunharrow Devils. In the clubhouse after...

August 08, 2011

Dogush Drowthrower Hurt, Out 8 Months

Tuesday, March 19th, 2024: The Minas Tirith Titans were dealt a severe blow when Dogush Drowthrower was hurt throwing a pitch recently in a game against the Old Forest Merry Fellows. After the game, the team trainer reported Drowthrower might...

March 28, 2011

Mulder Swats #400

Monday, June 5th, 2023: Teun Mulder circled the bases and raised his arm in triumph. He had finally hit his 400th home run. It was a homer for a lot of people: himself; his teammates past and present; his former...

January 29, 2011

Minas Tirith Inks Veteran Peatfingers to $1,750,000 Deal

Friday, February 17th, 2023: The Titans and Sancho Peatfingers appeared before the Minas Tirith media today as the two sides emerged from marathon contract talks. Peatfingers, a reliever, is poised to make $1,750,000 over 1 year. In his career Peatfingers...

January 03, 2011

Michael Kaprielian Hired to Shake Things up as the New General Manager of the Minas Tirith Titans

Saturday, November 26th, 2022: Despite taking over the daily GM duties while the team finds a replacement, Minas Tirith's owner, Michael Kaprielian took time out of his busy schedule to visit a local children's hospital. Kaprielian offered a rare glimpse...

November 15, 2010

Mulder Nails 4 Homers Against Mirkwood

Friday, September 9th, 2022: Minas Tirith right fielder Teun Mulder ravaged Mirkwood with 4 home runs today in the Titans 10-5 win over the Marauders. He finished the day, going 4-5 with 6 RBIs and 4 runs scored. "What can...

October 28, 2010

Shire Conference Announces #1 Player

Monday, August 8th, 2022: Teun Mulder, known affectionately as "the old man" by the younger players in the Titans clubhouse, showed his teammates how to do it last week -- and in the process the 37-year-old vet beat out all...

September 07, 2010

Player of the Week: Minas Tirith's Cotton

Monday, May 16th, 2022: Todo Cotton is respected by most Minas Tirith Titans fans for his no-frills style of play. The 25-year-old first baseman went about his business with vigor last week to grab the Shire Conference Player of the...

August 09, 2010

League Suspends Earthcrawler and Deneadur for Brawl

Tuesday, March 8th, 2022: Yesterday at Elrod Stadium at Finrod Field Vrsugar Earthcrawler and Denaumir Deneadur lost their tempers and now they will have a few days off to cool down. The league office has suspended Minas Tirith's Vrsugar Earthcrawler...

July 15, 2010

Minas Tirith Inks Star CL to $46,220,000 Deal

Monday, December 20th, 2021: Rumors of a deal between Drogo Tunnelkiller and Minas Tirith finally bore fruit today as the two sides faced a packed press corps. Titans officials looked very pleased as they outlined the terms of the new...

July 14, 2010

Minas Tirith Wins Lottery for SP the Crazy

Wednesday, December 15th, 2021: Minas Tirith Titans fans welcomed Skaiuk the Crazy into the fold, as the veteran announced he'd reached an agreement with Minas Tirith brass. Some were critical of the move, insisting that you shouldn't invest $17,010,000 in...

July 12, 2010

Veteran Belol, Minas Tirith Complete Deal

Saturday, December 11th, 2021: Minas Tirith fans are justifiably excited today as the team unveiled their latest acquisition in Foisil Belol. The 32-year-old is a big money player and will certainly have an immediate impact on the organization. Some estimates...

April 01, 2010

2000th Hit for Mulder

Monday, May 31st, 2021: Minas Tirith's Teun Mulder collected his 2000th career base hit, but Weathertop collected the win. The Witch Kings ruined his special day by knocking off the Titans 9-6. The 36-year-old right fielder reached the milestone by...

March 08, 2010

SC's Best Player Named

Monday, April 19th, 2021: There's no arguing that 37-year-old Thaithor Lómithien has paid his dues and this this week he collected. The Minas Tirith Titans shortstop had one of the best weeks of his career and captured the Shire Conference...

February 15, 2010

Star RF Mulder Settles on Minas Tirith

Wednesday, February 10th, 2021: Teun Mulder and Minas Tirith have come to a mutual understanding and have agreed to a $38,220,000, 3 year deal. Seen as a shrewd baseball mind, Mulder could well prove helpful in teaching younger players how...

December 10, 2009

Gamgee Gets #400

Monday, September 14th, 2020: Bywater defeated Minas Tirith today 6-2 and took some of the joy out of Petunia Gamgee's 400th career home run. "I just wanted to get a good swing on the ball all day," Gamgee said. "And...

November 16, 2009

Iceywater Garners SC #1 Pitcher Award

Saturday, August 1st, 2020: It was a very good month for Lerin Iceywater in July. The 38-year-old veteran starter for the Minas Tirith Titans outpitched everybody -- young and old -- to claim the Shire Conference Pitcher of the Month...

November 12, 2009

Lord Mithrennaith Takes Post of General Manager in Minas Tirith

Monday, July 20th, 2020: The Minas Tirith Titans have reached an agreement with Lord Mithrennaith to be their new General Manager. The Titans will hold a press conference at one o'clock to address the signing....

October 26, 2009

3-HR Dream Game for Granitehammer

Tuesday, June 16th, 2020: It was a good day for Minas Tirith and an exceptional day for Carl Granitehammer. The 27-year-old second baseman sent three bombs out of the park to help the Titans beat the Mirkwood Marauders 16-9 at...

October 05, 2009

Star SP Signs Pact with Titans

Monday, May 18th, 2020: Minas Tirith fans celebrated as word of a signing became reality. Glignar Ironsplitter won't be pulling up stakes anytime soon, as he has signed a 3-year extension at a pay rate of $6,730,000 per annum. Since...

September 21, 2009

Super Week for Minas Tirith's Gamgee!

Monday, April 20th, 2020: Veteran Petunia Gamgee had a great week at the plate for the Titans to capture the majority of votes for Player of the Week in the Shire Conference. The 34-year-old Minas Tirith second baseman built a...

September 17, 2009

Veteran Gamgee, Minas Tirith Complete Deal

Wednesday, April 8th, 2020: The Titans today announced that they have come to terms with Petunia Gamgee, a 34-year-old second baseman they've been scouting for a while. Gamgee will earn $3,990,000 a year over 1 year and is expected to...

2B Carl Granitehammer Hurt

Tuesday, April 7th, 2020: Watching Carl Granitehammer getting helped off the field today at Khazad-dum Stadium, fans of the Minas Tirith Titans feared the worst. The news wasn't quite as bad as initially feared, but the second baseman will miss...

June 15, 2009

2000th Hit for Lómithien

"It would have been a lot nicer, if my 2000th hit had won the game," lamented Thaithor Lómithien after the Minas Tirith Titans had been tripped up by the Erebor Eagles, 7-6, spoiling his big day. The Titans second baseman...

June 11, 2009

Iceywater Fires No-Hitter

Minas Tirith is abuzz in the wake of a masterful no-hitter by Lerin Iceywater against the Isengard Raiders. In a dominating 1-0 performance at Elrod Stadium at Finrod Field, the 37-year-old hurler had 3 strikeouts and 2 walks. Not one...

May 21, 2009

Minas Tirith, Dunharrow Agree to Deal

The Minas Tirith Titans announced a deal with the Devils today, sending 34-year old first baseman Firbal the Nasty, 35-year old closer Tigan Trollhead and a 4th round draft pick to Dunharrow for 19-year old minor league closer Soibur Tunnelsplitter,...

May 11, 2009

Minas Tirith, Bucklebury Agree to Trade

Trade winds have been blowing through Minas Tirith. This time, a deal has materialized between the Titans and Fairies. According to sources inside the organization, Minas Tirith will ship 31-year old starting pitcher Elladan Mithrandir and a 3rd round draft...

May 04, 2009

SC's Best Batter Picked

Seasoned by several years of professional experience, 26-year-old Carl Granitehammer put together a solid offensive month for Minas Tirith and was crowned June's top batter in the Shire Conference. He batted .354 with 10 home runs, 28 RBIs and 17...

April 30, 2009

SC Star of the Week Chosen

Veteran Firbal the Nasty had a great week at the plate for the Titans to capture the majority of votes for Player of the Week in the Shire Conference. The 34-year-old Minas Tirith first baseman built a .500 average on...

April 23, 2009

Firbal the Nasty Collects Hit Number 2000

The day belonged to Firbal the Nasty of the Minas Tirith Titans as he became the latest player to reach the 2000-hit plateau. He did it in Minas Tirith's 4-3 win over Bywater. "It's a moment I'll never forget," said...

April 02, 2009

SC's Best Player Named

A battle-tested Firbal the Nasty declared war on opposing pitchers last week, attacking the ball like the well-schooled veteran he is. Today the 34-year-old Minas Tirith first baseman collected the Shire Conference Player of the Week Award. He wrapped up...

March 19, 2009

Titans Win Sweepstakes for 1B the Nasty

Team insiders were tight-lipped prior to today's deal that brought 33-year-old first baseman Firbal the Nasty to Minas Tirith. the Nasty is considered one of the league's A-list players and certainly will enhance any chances the Titans have to win...

March 09, 2009

Star 2B Signs Extension with Minas Tirith

The Titans inked a deal with 26-year-old Carl Granitehammer today signaling that it not only wanted him on the field but in the clubhouse. Publicly, Carl Granitehammer has spoken highly of Minas Tirith, so the extension wasn't a total surprise....

March 06, 2009

Titans Announce Deal for Veteran SP

A wave of jubilation swept over Minas Tirith today as fans and team officials celebrated the signing of Lerin Iceywater. Despite the fact that the Minas Tirith Titans will have to pay out $28,890,000 over 3 years, she will certainly...

It's Official: CL Trollhead Signs with Titans

Tigan Trollhead and Minas Tirith put the finishing touches on a $6,500,000-a-year deal that will keep the 35-year-old in a Minas Tirith uniform for 2 years. Team officials reportedly held their breath at the last moment, since Trollhead had second...

January 05, 2009

Minas Tirith's Granitehammer SC Star of the Week

One of the league's most exciting young players, Carl Granitehammer of the Minas Tirith Titans earned himself Shire Conference Player of the Week honors with a standout performance in last week's games. For the week the 25-year-old second baseman had...

October 16, 2008

Star SP Mithrandir Signs for 5 years

MINAS TIRITH - Minas Tirith fans celebrated as word of a signing became reality. Elladan Mithrandir won't be pulling up stakes anytime soon, as he has signed a 5-year extension at a pay rate of $14,960,000 per annum. Since he...

September 11, 2008

Veteran Lómithien Re-ups in Minas Tirith

MINAS TIRITH - A $18,750,000 package keeping Thaithor Lómithien a member of the Titans has been accepted by the player and his agent. Lómithien will earn $6,250,000 annually over the next 3 years. Lifetime Lómithien is hitting .280 and has...

September 08, 2008

$2,100,000 Lands 3B Galadrielas for Titans

MINAS TIRITH - The Minas Tirith Titans presented a battle-hardened Elol Galadrielas to the local press corps today as their latest signing. The 35-year-old third baseman sealed a 2-year deal worth $2,100,000 mere hours before the formal introduction. His numbers...

September 05, 2008

Star SS Kidneyslammer Settles on Minas Tirith

MINAS TIRITH - Rumors of a deal between Rognash Kidneyslammer and Minas Tirith finally bore fruit today as the two sides faced a packed press corps. Titans officials looked very pleased as they outlined the terms of the new deal....

August 14, 2008

Scimitar Named MVP in Close Tally

In one of the closest races in recent memory, Rhedry 'Bloodstained' Scimitar of the Minas Tirith Titans edged out Moria's Splinter *Jack to become this year's Aragorn MVP for the Shire Conference. Scimitar, who tied the 13 year old season...

August 04, 2008

Titans and Slayers Agree to Swap

The Minas Tirith Titans have parted ways with 29-year old catcher Boinar Clubwalker and 27-year old center fielder Phaiar Gàndir, sending him to the Minas Morgul Slayers for 23-year old right fielder Wanai Drowthrower, 22-year old minor league catcher Tika...

3-year Extension for Gàndir

The Minas Tirith Titans have finalized a deal with All Star-caliber center fielder Phaiar Gàndir that will extend his stay in Minas Tirith at least 3 years and will pay out $61,080,000. Gàndir has collected 164 hits for the Titans...

August 02, 2008

Michael Kaprielian Takes Control of Titans

Marred by front-office turnover, the Minas Tirith Titans ushered in Michael Kaprielian as their new general manager today, forcing out interim GM, Andoren Fastbinder. Kaprielian, who is also the team owner, told the fans and media during a press conference...

July 31, 2008

Scimitar Wallops #300

The Minas Tirith Titans defeated the Old Forest Merry Fellows 4-2 on September 26 in a game that featured Rhedry Scimitar's 300th career home run. In the clubhouse, the Titans right fielder spoke about the milestone achievement. "To be honest,...

June 30, 2008

SC's Best Player Named

MINAS TIRITH - All week long Phaiar Gàndir made the highlight reels and made headlines -- his name and face were everywhere. So it was no surprise to anyone when he was chosen the Shire Conference's Player of the Week...

June 19, 2008

SC Awards Player of the Week Trophy

Carl Granitehammer 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 Minas Tirith second baseman wreaked havoc on opposing pitchers last week, pounding...

June 12, 2008

Scimitar SC's Best of the Week

Minas Tirith fans have something to crow about today as Minas Tirith right fielder Rhedry Scimitar nabbed the Shire Conference Player of the Week Award for his performance over the last seven days. "I know there are times when it's...

Super Month Nets Gàndir #1 Batter Prize in SC

The Shire Conference has selected its Hitter of the Month for June and the honor went to Phaiar Gàndir, Minas Tirith's fine center fielder. Gàndir was selected after batting .375, hitting 10 home runs, scoring 24 runs and driving in...

June 09, 2008

Bloodspear Reaches 2000

MINAS TIRITH - Minas Tirith's Balin Bloodspear got the standing ovation -- but the Bree Cheese got the win. It was a historic day at Elrod Stadium at Finrod Field. A day when Bloodspear notched hit #2000 of his career....

June 02, 2008

SC Star of the Week Honored

There's nothing like being in the prime of your baseball career -- and playing like it. Just ask Phaiar Gàndir, the Minas Tirith center fielder, who swung a sweet bat all week to not only aid his team, but also...

May 26, 2008

Gàndir Selected Player of the Week

What's in a number? In baseball, just about everything. The numbers that Minas Tirith's Phaiar Gàndir stacked up last week were the envy of the league, as Gàndir came away with Shire Conference Player of the Week honors. He belted...

May 15, 2008

Hard to Handle Hitter Wins SC Honor

It was announced today that Minas Tirith first baseman Sugnus Strongbow snagged the Shire Conference Player of the Week Award for his outstanding play last week. He posted a .542 batting average as he collected 13 hits, 1 home run...

April 02, 2008

Confident Lord Mithrennaith Shuffles Things Up In Minas Tirith

MINAS TIRITH - Minas Tirith's newly signed GM, Lord Mithrennaith took time out of his busy schedule to visit a local children's hospital. Mithrennaith offered a rare glimpse into his personal side when the media caught up with him. "These...

March 31, 2008

Beardstroker Coming to Minas Tirith

MINAS TIRITH - In a move expected to bring depth to the Titans, Minas Tirith brass announced the signing today of closer Tiran Beardstroker. Beardstroker will be pocketing $2,710,000 per season, an amount some SION analysts think might be too...

March 30, 2008

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 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...

March 03, 2008

Clubwalker Elated to Stay with Minas Tirith

MINAS TIRITH - Happy times in Minas Tirith as the Titans and star catcher Boinar Clubwalker put the finishing touches on a $74,680,000 contract extension that will keep the 28-year-old in town 4 years longer. The signing is great news...

February 25, 2008

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....

February 07, 2008

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...

February 04, 2008

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 14, 2008

Red-Hot Rampage Reaps SC Reward

What's in a number? In baseball, just about everything. The numbers that Minas Tirith's Phaiar Gàndir stacked up last week were the envy of the league, as Gàndir came away with Shire Conference Player of the Week honors. He belted...

January 07, 2008

Titans and Uruk-hai Agree to Swap

The Minas Tirith Titans have parted ways with 28-year old second baseman Minus Ringtearer and 20-year old minor league first baseman Hamson Tunnelly, sending him to the Dead Marshes Uruk-hai for 39-year old reliever Gollogrin Gaum and 23-year old minor...

SP Mithrandir Extends Stay in Minas Tirith

MINAS TIRITH - Elladan Mithrandir and Minas Tirith have come to an agreement keeping the starting pitcher in a Titans uniform for another 2 years. The deal is worth $13,260,000 and a formal press conference has been scheduled for tomorrow....

December 27, 2007

Minas Tirith Center Fielder Week's Best in SC

Phaiar Gàndir 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. Gàndir's hot streak featured 10 hits...

*Elfheim Cruises to Shutout

MINAS TIRITH - It was a razor-sharp performance by Reaver *Elfheim of the Minas Tirith Titans against the Bywater Bounders on May 9. He fashioned a fine 1-hitter in blanking them 6-0 and chalked up 8 strikeouts and no walks....

December 24, 2007

High-5s for Lómithien! Goes 5-5!

MINAS TIRITH - It was a good day for the Titans at Elrod Stadium at Finrod Field as they clipped the Old Forest Merry Fellows 12-9 on May 7. It was tremendous day for Thaithor Lómithien, who went on quite...

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...

September 23, 2007

Roth Traded

MINAS TIRITH - A trade between the Minas Tirith Titans and the Numenor Kings was made official this morning. The Minas Tirith Titans have sent 26-year old shortstop Beleg Roth to the Numenor Kings in exchange for a 2nd round...

September 20, 2007

Minas Tirith and Bucklebury Agree to Swap

BUCKLEBURY - A trade between the Minas Tirith Titans and the Bucklebury Fairies was made official this morning. The Minas Tirith Titans have sent 29-year old catcher Amadis Xiquena, 21-year old minor league left fielder Huugdish Nosejuggler, 18-year old minor...

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...

July 26, 2007

Time for a Change: Titans Tab Mithrennaith as New GM

MINAS TIRITH - Even as the media debated the merits of those rumored to be in contention for Minas Tirith's GM post, team officials were furiously wrapping up negotiations with Lord Mithrennaith. In a mid-afternoon press conference, Mithrennaith was trotted...

May 10, 2007

Player of the Week Trophy to Bloodspear

The Player of the Week has been announced by the Shire Conference. The honor went to Balin Bloodspear, left fielder of the Minas Tirith Titans. He burned up the league with a .571 average to win the award. Bloodspear went...

March 29, 2007

Shire Conference Presents Minas Tirith Third Baseman Granitehammer Player of Week Award

MINAS TIRITH - Carl Granitehammer has just enjoyed one of the better weeks of his career. The fact was not lost on Shire Conference officials, who named him Player of the Week. Granitehammer logged an average of .500 for the...

March 26, 2007

Roth of Minas Tirith Raps SC Pitchers at Torrid .438 Pace, Takes Player of the Week Award

MINAS TIRITH - Beleg Roth has been swinging the bat like a lethal weapon of late. After punching across 9 RBI last week and slugging his way to a 1.205 OPS figure in last week's games, the Minas Tirith Titans...

March 19, 2007

Carl Granitehammer Touches All the Bases--Hits for the Cycle Against Minas Ithil!

MINAS TIRITH - May 12 was a special day for Carl Granitehammer, as the Minas Tirith third baseman hit for the cycle against Minas Ithil at Elrod Stadium at Finrod Field. The 21-year-old racked up 1 single, 1 double, 1...

March 15, 2007

.500 BA Earns Scimitar of Minas Tirith SC Player of the Week Award

It was a week to remember for Rhedry Scimitar. After wrapping up a torrid week at the plate, the Minas Tirith Titans right fielder was named the SC Player of the Week. Scimitar collected 15 hits in 30 at bats...

February 19, 2007

Rocco Dwarftosser Agrees to Pact with Minas Tirith

MINAS TIRITH - As speculation mounted into the morning, rumors over a final agreement between Rocco Dwarftosser and Minas Tirith became a reality, with the star opting for a $11,500,000 deal over 2 years. Since breaking into the league Dwarftosser...

January 29, 2007

Minas Tirith Third Baseman Granitehammer Voted Best SC Rookie This Season

In his apprentice season in the Shire Conference Carl Granitehammer put up some quality statistics to sew up the prestigious Frodo Rookie Award. This talented Minas Tirith third baseman carded an impressive .324 average at the plate with good power...

January 01, 2007

Gàndir of Minas Tirith Gets Feather in His Cap: SC Player of the Week Honors

Phaiar Gàndir made quite a splash in the Shire Conference this past week. The Minas Tirith Titans center fielder drilled opposing pitchers for 10 hits--5 for extra bases--in 20 at-bats and rolled up a 1.665 OPS figure. Those strong numbers...

Anvilworker hits 400th career HR!

DUNHARROW - Before a tiny crowd of 4,912 at Dunharrow Field on August 23, Titans first baseman, Binus Anvilworker, became just the third player in league history to reach the 400-HR mark for his career. Anvilworker, 36, took an 0-1...

December 21, 2006

Minas Tirith Titans Granitehammer Snags Rookie of Month Trophy in Shire Conference

What a fantastic July it was for Carl Granitehammer! The Minas Tirith third baseman battered Shire Conference hurlers for a .368 batting average, 3 doubles, 2 homers, and 6 RBI in a month-long assault. He also scored 14 runs, walked...

December 04, 2006

Young Minas Tirith Phenom Splashes onto Tolkien Baseball Scene; Granitehammer Wins Rookie of Month

Carl Granitehammer proved to be one of the Shire Conference's preeminent rookies last month, putting up Rookie of the Month award-winning numbers. In June the third baseman for Minas Tirith stroked 25 hits, jolted 3 home runs, and drove in...

Catcher Xiquena Extends Deal with Minas Tirith

MINAS TIRITH - Opting to stay with what he knows, Amadis Xiquena signed an extension with the Titans on June 28 that will keep the 27-year-old in a Minas Tirith uniform for at least 6 years longer. Xiquena is poised...

November 20, 2006

Titans Star Gàndir Cruises to Shire Conference Player of the Week Honors

23-year-old center fielder Phaiar Gàndir is the talk of the Shire Conference for putting on a torrid hitting display last week, practically carrying the Minas Tirith Titans by himself. He smacks the ball with a youthful zest, a verve that...

Minas Tirith Rookie Granitehammer Steps to the Front of His Class, Walks off with Shire Conference Monthly Award

Carl Granitehammer of the Minas Tirith Titans collared May's Rookie of the Month honors in the Shire Conference. Last month he unloaded 32 hits, smacked 4 of them for doubles and 6 for homers. He hit at a .327 clip,...

November 06, 2006

April SC Batter of Month Award Announced

Thaithor Lómithien of the Minas Tirith Titans really dazzled at the plate during April. The red-hot second baseman devastated Shire Conference pitchers by banging out base hits at a .393 clip to cop the Batter of the Month award. Lómithien...

October 26, 2006

Old Forest Embarrassed in Gleogwyn Radagast Shutout Effort

OLD FOREST - "I had every single thing working for me out there. I used every one of my pitches, hit both sides of the plate really well, and could do whatever I wanted. The curve I had today was...

September 14, 2006

Frodo Rookie Award winners announced

Minas Tirith's centerfielder Phaiar Gàndir has worked hard to reach the big leagues. His work paid off today as the Shire Conference named him the Frodo Rookie Award winner! While compiling an on base percentage of .326, Phaiar hit .270...

September 07, 2006

Collinsworth (MT) and Gwildur (NUM) win P.O.W. award

Gregory Collinsworth from Minas Tirith wins his 1st Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the Shire Conference. He hit .440 with 7 RBI and slugged .880 in 25 at bats. He hit...

August 24, 2006

Anvilworker (MT) and Oakenslayer (DG) win P.O.W. award

Minas Tirith's first baseman Binus Anvilworker had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the Shire Conference Player of the Week. He had an on base percentage of .542 and hit .542, while driving in 7 runs. His...

August 07, 2006

Minas Tirith's Strongbow wins Player of the Week award

The Player of the Week award in the Shire Conference goes to Minas Tirith's Sugnus Strongbow this time, as the first baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Sugnus went 17 for 27 (.630), while hitting 1 HR...

July 24, 2006

Minas Tirith's Binus Anvilworker ropes six hits

MINAS TIRITH - On July 2, Minas Tirith's first baseman Binus Anvilworker displayed his sensational ability to handle the bat against Bree, punishing their pitchers with six hits. In the 3rd inning he belted a double off Halleron Troublemaker. A...

June 29, 2006

Minas Tirith's Anvilworker wins Player of the Week award

The Shire Conference Player of the Week award goes to Binus Anvilworker, Minas Tirith's starting first baseman. In 21 at bats he hit .476 with 4 HR and 9 RBI. Anvilworker has hit for a .254 average this season. He...

Binus Anvilworker blisters three bombs

OLD FOREST - Minas Tirith beat Old Forest 9-2 on May 7, but that was not the real story of the game. Binus Anvilworker was, as he went deep three times. A 382 foot drive to left-center marked his 1st...

April 06, 2006

Collinsworth (MT) and Clawfoot (MM) win monthly award

The Batter of the Month award in the Shire Conference goes to Minas Tirith's Gregory Collinsworth this time, as the rightfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Collinsworth helped his team with an average of .374 and 23...

April 03, 2006

Minas Tirith's Binus Anvilworker laces five hits

MINAS TIRITH - Binus Anvilworker punished Isengard's pitching on July 24, collecting five hits in 6 AB. That definitely helped Minas Tirith, they won the game 10 to 8. A 354 foot drive to right field marked his 2nd hit,...

Minas Tirith's Gonai Drowslobberer clears fence three times

MINAS TIRITH - Hitting a homerun is fine, but hitting three of them in one game is something special. Minas Tirith's catcher Gonai Drowslobberer accomplished that feat in a 24-0 win over Dagorlad on July 19. Number 1 in the...

March 30, 2006

Grey Havens' Gandulbo wins Player of the Week award

Binus Anvilworker wins his 0th Player of the Week award. Shire Conference pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. He had an on base percentage of .429 and hit .421, while driving in 10 runs....

March 09, 2006

Minas Tirith's Bloodspear earns Batter of the Month award

The Shire Conference's best player of the month was Minas Tirith's Balin Bloodspear, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. He had an on base percentage of .410 and hit .378, while driving in 16 runs....

February 20, 2006

Goramir traded to Merry Fellows

MINAS TIRITH - His offensive production having slowed, Minas Tirith decided not to wait around for the original Titan to retire before getting something for him. They traded the 33-year-old future Hall-of-Famer to Old Forest in exchange for 27-year-old third...

January 25, 2006

New Logos for Titans and Slayers

OLD FOREST - Thanks to the design services of T. Bombadil & Sons, both the Minas Morgul Slayers and the Minas Tirith Titans will be sporting new logos this season....

December 22, 2005

Anvilworker hits 300th homer

MIRKWOOD - Binus Anvilworker of the Minas Tirith Titans became the 4th player in league history to reach the 300-homer mark for his career. Anvilworker, 33, reach the milestone on August 8 when he smacked a 3-run shot off Mirkwood's...

December 16, 2005

*Elfheim (MT) and Elvàwen (MIN) win monthly pitcher award

Reaver *Elfheim couldn't have pitched much better than he did in July, and the Shire Conference thought so as well, naming the left-hander Pitcher of the Month. He went 4-1 in July and finished the month with an ERA of...

September 12, 2005

Grimli Goramir slams 3 HR

OLD FOREST - Minas Tirith's second baseman Grimli Goramir showed the world why he is one of the most amazing sluggers in a 10-6 win over Old Forest on September 22. He almost knocked the cover off the ball, resulting...

August 22, 2005

Worm and Goldfist win Player of the Week award

Minas Tirith's pitcher Christof Worm had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the Shire Conference Player of the Week. Worm was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 1.65. Along the way he struck...

July 04, 2005

Minas Tirith's Goramir wins Player of the Week award

The Player of the Week award in the Shire Conference goes to Grimli Goramir. In 26 at bats, he hit .538 with 3 HR and 7 RBI. His season numbers are: .344 AVG, 44 hits, 9 doubles, no triples and...

June 11, 2005

Titans pick up Morun

MINAS TIRITH - Minas Tirith signed free agent 3B Radildur Morun to a contract of $1 million per year for 2 years. Morun, 30, is a utility infielder who plays excellent 2B and 3B. He has played for Moria, Gondolin...

June 10, 2005

Titans get Giantslammer

MINAS TIRITH - The Titans signed pitcher Niggek "Nuclear" Giantslammer to a $2.5 million contract for 2 years. Giantslammer, 34, is a left-handed relief specialist who was Mirkwood's 12th pick in 2003. He was signed and released by Minas Morgul...

April 28, 2005

Christof Worm will miss 6 weeks

MINAS TIRITH - When it rains, it pours. Minas Tirith's right-hander Christof Worm will not pitch for at least 6 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Lake Town on August...

April 11, 2005

Rugnar Silverarm turns in great performance against Lake Town

MINAS TIRITH - Good things can happen when you throw strikes. And Rugnar Silverarm did so today, in a 1-hit shutout against Lake Town. 'I didn't feel that I had good stuff while warming up. But it got better the...

February 10, 2005

Titans Trade with Fairies

MINAS TIRITH - The Minas Tirith Titans tried to shore up their pitching staff by making a swap with the Fairies. Right fielder, Buugush Badgerdicer, 23, is being sent to Bucklebury in exchange for pitchers Gosin Forgemaster and Christof Worm....

October 14, 2004

Murder rumors surface in death of Titans star

By Rowan Proudfoot MINAS TIRITH - A tragic development in the sports world today as word comes from the front office of the Minas Tirith Titans of the death of Titans shortstop Beleg Orctrembler. A tearful team meeting was...

June 16, 2004

Goramir signs major deal with Titans

MINAS TIRITH - After lengthy negotiations, the Titans announced that they have settled on a new contract with superstar Grimli Goramir. The deal will keep the 3-time All-Star in Minas Tirith for the next 5 years. Sources close to...

January 13, 2004

Cirith Ungol changes sides of the river!

MINAS TIRITH - The White City of Gondor now has representation in the league, as the Spiders of Cirith Ungol have vacated Shelob's vicinity for the walls of Minas Tirith. Team owner, Kapstar, announced the move at the same...

January 07, 2004

Spiders Get New Owner

CIRITH UNGOL - The self-proclaimed "Charlie Finley" of the SGCBL has decided to retire from the league. Hoopty, who's Spiders won the 2003 Elf Division in the Shire Conference, has sold his team to a new corporation headed by...

November 01, 2003

Spiders Trade Foetooth

CIRITH UNGOL - Looking to the future, the Cirith Ungol Spiders traded Legolas Fielder award-winng third baseman, Gobur Foetooth, to the Rohan RoughRiders for Pragdish Halflingdrinkr and AAA outfielder, Oliver Mclanahan. Foetooth, the Spiders' 2nd round pick in 2003,...

April 16, 2003

Spiders Get Hoopty-fied

Cirith Ungol - With just two days until Opening Day, the final computer-driven team has a new pilot. Hoopty has decided to try his hand at the insane world of Tolkien Baseball. When asked whether he could get up to...