Houston fans will be disappointed to learn that Gerolamo Taschini suffered a bruised wrist while being hit by a pitch in today’s game. After the doctor informed the Houston Astros manager that Taschini was expected to miss 3 weeks, the manager told the press that the rest of the team would have to step up their play until the third…
Giovanni Ciotti skippered the Houston Astros to a very successful year and has been acclaimed as the 2068 American League Manager of the Year. He kept it short and sweet in the press conference as he accepted the award. “Thanks, but it wasn’t just me out there this season.” The Astros finished the regular season in first…
The Rolaids Relief Man Award goes to the American League reliever who put forward the strongest season. This season, that player was Joseph Buban of the Houston Astros, who was above all his peers in 2068. “I just feel like the ball was doing what I wanted it to this year and I was in command most nights…
American League pitchers had trouble with this group of hitters all season long. The Silver Slugger Award winners for 2068 are: Catcher Adam Akin (Oakland Athletics) .287/.367/.457, 470 AB, 13 HR, 1 SB, 121 wRC+, 4.3 WAR First Baseman Josh Hofmann (Los Angeles Angels) .283/.342/.614, 614 AB, 53 HR, 5 SB, 104 R, 127 RBI, 5.1 WAR…
The American League has today announced the winners of the 2068 Gold Glove Award. The following players have been honored for defensive excellence: Pitcher Ken Steinberg (Minnesota Twins) Catcher Brian Hosier (Houston Astros) First Baseman Mike McElroy (Baltimore Orioles) Second Baseman Jose Lombana (Cleveland Indians) Third Baseman Rick Barnes (Houston Astros) Shortstop Xavier Beltran (Baltimore Orioles) Left Fielder Joey Carter (Texas Rangers)…