WORLD SERIES
San Francisco Giants versus Cleveland Indians
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Monday, October 31st, 2016:
Cleveland Crowned MLB Champions
The Cleveland Indians concluded the season in grand fashion -- they won the Major League Baseball World Series. They nailed it down at Jacobs Field by whipping the San Francisco Giants 8-2 to win it all. They took the series 4-3.
Their motto for the season was "Win or Die Trying".
"They never let up and they never stopped trying the whole season," the Indians manager proudly told reporters. "They hustled and fought the whole season and it continued in the playoffs. They are a very special bunch of guys."
To get their 3rd league crown, the Indians finished up the regular season in the American League Central with a 106-56 record, ending up in first place in the division standings.
Thursday, November 3rd, 2016:
New York and Arizona Agree to Swap
The rumor has been going on for a while now, but today it was made official. The New York Yankees sent 29-year old first baseman Steve *Austin* to the Arizona Diamondbacks for 28-year old left fielder Josh *Bada* and 21-year old minor league starting pitcher Chad Robinson.
Officials from both teams seem to be pleased with the deal.
**AI TRADE**
Saturday, November 12th, 2016:
This Year's Best Gloves Chosen by NL
Pitcher: Brandon Webb (Arizona Diamondbacks)
Catcher: Rod Daugherty (Milwaukee Brewers)
First Baseman:
Jimmy *Giddy* (St. Louis Cardinals)
Second Baseman: José Guzmán (Los Angeles Dodgers)
Third Baseman: Júlio Herrera (Cincinnati Reds)
Shortstop: Kevin Beaudoin (Nashville Sounds)
Left Fielder: Mike Howard (San Diego Padres)
Center Fielder: Scott Peterson (San Francisco Giants)
Right Fielder: Octávio RamÃ*rez (Washington Nationals)
Saturday, November 12th, 2016:
AL Best Gloves of 2016 Chosen
Pitcher: Ronald Howell (Kansas City Royals)
Catcher:
Iain *Bartholomew* (Los Angeles Angels)
First Baseman:
TtD *Burton* (Toronto Blue Jays)
Second Baseman: Jon King (Oakland Athletics)
Third Baseman: David Uribes (Cleveland Indians)
Shortstop: Miguel Hernández (Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Left Fielder: Zach Elmore (Oakland Athletics)
Center Fielder: Cameron Maybin (Detroit Tigers)
Right Fielder: Brad Snyder (Minnesota Twins)
Sunday, November 13th, 2016:
AL Rookie of the Year Award Given Out
This year's best newcomer has been picked by the SION Baseball Writers Association and the honor went to Oakland first baseman Gurkin *Roolz*. He received the 2016 American League Rookie of the Year Award for his solid season.
It was a season to remember for the 28-year-old Athletics rookie. He wrapped up his first year with a .316 batting average, 25 doubles, 7 triples and 22 home runs. *Roolz* also had 68 RBIs and scored 79 times.
Monday, November 14th, 2016:
*Squire* Wins National League Pitching Crown
The 2016 National League Cy Young Award has gone to Pittsburgh Pirates ace Gaz *Squire* after a stellar 22-4 season.
In 37 starts he notched 280 innings, 345 strikeouts and a 2.19 ERA. *Squire* held opposing hitters to a .200 batting average, walking 76.
Monday, November 14th, 2016:
AL Gives #1 Pitcher Award
The regular season is history and it is time to give out the awards. This year's winner of the prestigious American League Cy Young Award is Chris *Porter* of the Boston Red Sox.
The 2016 trophy winner had a splendid season, winning 18 games and suffering only 8 losses. He made 35 starts, chalked up 251.2 innings, 275 strikeouts and an impressive 2.68 ERA.
Tuesday, November 15th, 2016:
NL Gives out Most Valuable Player Award, *McKeon* Gets Prize
Richard *McKeon* and his traveling hit parade made numerous stops all over the National League this year. The ball was really flying off his bat as he put together a .357 batting average. Today he claimed the much-coveted 2016 Most Valuable Player Award.
He hit his way to an award-winng season with these stats: 171 walks, .513 OBP, 189 hits, 45 home runs, 116 RBIs and 141 runs scored.
Tuesday, November 15th, 2016:
*Burrage* Tops Best Batter List
It was a pay-raising season for Cleveland's shortstop. Regardless of where Peter *Burrage* signs on next year, this 2016 American League Most Valuable Player Award will be considered a marquee pickup.
He excelled with 213 hits, 46 doubles, 10 triples, 47 home runs and 156 RBIs while compiling his .373 batting average.
Friday, November 25th, 2016:
Major League Baseball News: Free Agents File
Major League Baseball announced the start of the free agency period today.
Players with expiring contracts began to file as the clock struck midnight, and general managers were already making the rounds. With the opening of free agency came a predictable chorus of speculation from the media.
While most teams are likely to make at least some small moves, it's still uncertain who the movers and shakers will be. Reporters expect a lot of attention to be lavished on the cream of the free agent crop, including these players:
1. Peter *Burrage*, 29 year-old shortstop
2. Mr *Nice*, 28 year-old third baseman
Sunday, November 27th, 2016:
Mariners Deal *Sikora* to Blue Jays for Lind
Officials for the Seattle Mariners confirmed that they have traded 28-year old shortstop Dominik *Sikora* to the Toronto Blue Jays. In return, the Mariners will receive 33-year old first baseman Adam Lind.
*Sikora* has a lifetime .345 average and .457 on-base percentage in his career with 1555 hits, 256 doubles, 46 triples, 186 home runs, 699 RBIs and 962 runs scored.
Looking at his all-time stats, Lind has a lifetime .294 average with 1809 hits, 387 doubles, 26 triples, 286 home runs and 1154 RBIs. To date he has scored 927 runs, walked 569 times and stolen 10 bases.
**AI TRADE**
Tuesday, December 13th, 2016:
Orioles-Red Sox Swap: *Danger* for Kaaihue
The Baltimore Orioles have finalized a deal with the Boston Red Sox for the services of 30-year old first baseman Kala Kaaihue and 22-year old minor league starting pitcher Jerome Hudson. In exchange, the Red Sox will receive 29-year old third baseman Johnny *Danger*.
**AI TRADE**
Monday, December 26th, 2016:
SS *Burrage* Makes $15,400,000 in New Toronto Pact
Toronto fans embraced the signing of Peter *Burrage* today with a few doubts. While most were appreciative that the club had signed a solid ballplayer, they were also concerned about his reputation as a "me first" kind of guy.
*Burrage* was signed for $46,200,000 over 3 years.
Wednesday, December 28th, 2016:
San Francisco Makes Big Splash in Free Agency: Signs 3B
San Francisco Giants fans were not enthusiastic about the signing of Mr *Nice* despite his in-game work. *Nice* has built quite a reputation around the league as a clubhouse cancer.
The 28-year-old third baseman signed on for $15,400,000 per year, and he will call San Francisco home for 3 years.
Tuesday, February 21st, 2017:
Josh *Bada* Has Accident
The New York Yankees are reporting that Josh *Bada* will be out for about 2 weeks with back spasms. It happened while falling off an ATV.
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