POCATELLO'S BURNS RAPS FIVE HITS OUT AGAINST OREGON

Friday, August 11th, 2017: Pocatello center fielder John Burns had the hot hand today in the game against the Pioneers at Lewis & Clark Field. He scorched Oregon pitching for 5 hits and paced the Timberjacks to a 8-6 victory.

J. Burns hit an RBI single in the 2nd, doubled in the 4th, tripled in the 6th, singled in the 8th and singled in the 9th.

Looking at his stats this year, Burns has compiled a .246 batting average, while hitting 6 home runs and driving in 34 runs. He has played in 97 games and scored 31 runs.

T-JACKS' NEWLY-ACQUIRED NUNEZ INKS DEAL WITH NEW GM MELICAN

Pocatello's new ace Alberto Nunez (above) celebrates his first win in a T-Jacks uniform after the big trade with San Diego at the 2017 trade deadline.  Nunez inked a three-year deal with new GM Tim Melican with more than $11,000,000 a season.

Saturday, August 12th, 2017: Team officials triumphantly announced that the Timberjacks and superstar starting pitcher Alberto Nuñez have closed a deal that keeps the 27-year-old in a Pocatello uniform for another 3 years.

Nuñez will earn $37,560,000 as part of the settlement.

This season Nuñez has worked 40.2 innings with 25 strikeouts en route to a 2-1 record and a 3.98 ERA.

MARIN'S WHITE & CHICAGO'S PRICE HAVE FIVE-HIT DAYS IN 2017 SIM 18

Tuesday, August 8th, 2017: Troy White socked it to the Texans today at Red Sox Nation. The 24-year-old Mountainmen center fielder rapped 5 hits in 5 at-bats to lead his club to a 12-4 win over Dallas.

T. White singled in the 2nd, singled in the 4th, singled in the 5th, doubled in the 7th and singled in the 9th.

In his season totals, White has no home runs, .277 BA, .302 OBP, 29 RBIs and 40 runs scored. He has played in 67 games.

Saturday, August 12th, 2017: It doesn't happen very often, but it happened for Edgar Price -- a 5-hit day. He went on a rampage at Heritage Park and paced the Hitmen to a 12-5 win over the New Orleans Notes.

After his dynamite batting performance the Chicago center fielder told the press, "I just tried to get myself in a good count and have a good at-bat. That's all I can control." His philosophy paid some great dividends today. He slammed 5 hits in 6 tries and put his name in the record book.

E. Price doubled in the 1st, grounded out in the 2nd, hit an RBI single in the 4th, singled in the 5th, doubled in the 7th and doubled in the 9th.

This season in 115 games Price is batting .314 with 10 home runs, 66 RBIs and has scored 97 times.

ASHEVILLE STUD RELIEVER DAWSON OUT FOUR-FIVE MONTHS WITH TORN BACK MUSCLE

Thursday, August 10th, 2017: The Asheville Smokies were dealt a severe blow when Philip Dawson was hurt throwing a pitch recently in a game against the Carolina Bearcats. After the game, the team trainer reported Dawson might have to spend a lengthy time on the disabled list. Today doctors confirmed it, ruling the 27-year-old reliever out for the rest of the season with a torn back muscle. They indicated it would take Dawson at least 4-5 months to heal.

This season Dawson has logged 57 relief appearances, 51.2 IP, 38 strikeouts, and a 2.96 ERA. His W-L mark is no wins and 3 losses, and he has 2 saves.

OWLS' 'BIG CHIEF' COULSTON HURLS THREE-HIT SHUTOUT VS. PATS

Tuesday, August 8th, 2017: Joey Coulston of the Bristol Owls was lights out in a 3-hit whitewash of the Boston Patriots.

He told BNN reporters, "I had my good stuff and it went where I wanted it to go."

He registered 4 strikeouts and 3 walks in shutting out Boston 7-0.

To date this year in 23 starts, Coulston has crafted a 9-9 mark with a 3.71 ERA. 

'WOLVES' BLANCO SHUTS DOWN ROOSTERS ON FOUR-HITTER

Thursday, August 10th, 2017: It was a dazzling performance by Carlos Blanco of the San Diego Warewolves. He shut out the Ruston Roosters 6-0 on a well-pitched 4-hitter, ringing up 4 strikeouts and issuing 1 walk.

For this year Blanco has chalked up 11 wins and 4 losses in 22 starts with 114 strikeouts in 140 innings and a 3.21 ERA.

CHOPPERS' FORMER FIRST ROUND PICK CALVO OUT FOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS

Tuesday, August 8th, 2017: Disappointing news today for Colchester Choppers fans. Ricardo Calvo was hurt throwing the ball in their game against the Oregon Pioneers and has shoulder soreness. Team trainers were hesitant to predict a date for return but said it was likely the injury will keep the left fielder out at least 2 weeks.

For the season Calvo has hit .305 with 10 home runs and 58 RBIs. He has played in 110 games and scored 82 times.

NEW YORK'S 'THE SON' KOUFAX HURLS THREE-HIT SHUTOUT VS. BEND

Former 2016 SFA Emerging As A Top SIMBL Ace Following Disappointing First Season

Tuesday, August 8th, 2017: "It was just one of those games, when everything went right. I threw a lot of strikes," Randy Koufax said. "And the pitches they did get to hit, they didn't do anything with them."

The New York Enforcers pitcher really got it done in his 4-0 shutout victory over the Bend Bandits, shutting them down on 3 hits. Koufax issued 1 walk and had 6 strikeouts.

Koufax has made 23 starts, tossed 169.2 innings, struck out 126 batters and walked 21. His record is 10-7 with a 2.76 ERA and he has limited other teams to a .241 batting average.

SIMBL SHOCKER: COMMISH SUSPENDS ROOSTERS GM CARTER

Defenders Of Ruston GM Call One-Week Suspension A 'Witch Hunt' 

Police haul away a pro-Jamey Carter protester in front of the SIMBL League Office after SIMBL Commissioner Christian DeMarco handed down a one-week suspension to the Roosters GM for ordering his players to payback New Orleans after a brawl between the two clubs last week.  The one hundred or so protesters grew more and more vocal until arrests had to be made.  Some of the protesters chanted in unison for DeMarco's immediate resignation as SIMBL Commish.

SIMBL followers are in a state of shock as SIMBL Commissioner Christian DeMarco has suspended Ruston Roosters GM Jamey Carter after an investigation pertaining to last week's brawl between Ruston and New Orleans.
 
The brawl was instigated by New Orleans SP Ulises Coca who beaned Ruston SS Jeffrey Donmoyer.  The result was the most intense basebrawl involving two SIMBL teams since the infamous Texas-Calgary two-game brawls several seasons ago.
 
Donmoyer and Coca were subsequently suspended for 14 games after the fight but the SIMBL League Office didn't stop their investigation there.
 
It was suspected that shortly after the incident Carter instructed his Roosters players to intentionally throw at and pursue violent play on the basepaths in the two sudden rivals' next series against each other.
 
DeMarco held a short news conference in which he stated, "Jamey is an integral part of this league and for him to order and lead such behavior is inexcuseable and obviously not in the best interest of the SIMBL.  We are all disappointed at Jamey for this and hopefully this will wake him up a little."
 
Those suspicions turned out to be true according to an investigation by the SIMBL Commissioner's Office and DeMarco levied a one-week suspension from 'any involvement pertaining to running the Ruston Roosters' on-the-field operations for one full week' detailed in a statement handed down by the SIMBL Commish's office today.
 
Several attempts at reaching Carter shortly after the announcement were unsuccessful and several SIMBL media outlets are expecting a retort from the vocal Roosters GM in short time.
 
Several pro-Carter protesters gathered outside the SIMBL League Office after the announcement with signs and placards denouncing the decison.  One protester called the investigation and suspension "nothing short of a witch hunt.  Free Jamey now!"

HUSTLERS GM HANNAH ANSWERS WHY HE WAS UNCHARACTERISTICALLY SILENT DURING '17 TRADE DEADLINE BLITZ

All Eyes On Star Outfielder Kerry's Progress As Injury Puts Damper On 20-4 July Rampage Back Into Playoff Contention

Las Vegas All-Star OF Michael Kerry (above), obtained earlier this season from Ruston, was injured during 2017 SIM 17 and is out for five weeks with an oblique strain.  Hustlers GM Carl Hannah will be watching Kerry's recovery progress as all of the two-time SIMBL champions' playoff hopes this season ride on him returning to the Las Vegas lineup.  The Hustlers were the hottest team in the SIMBL after a disappointing start, going a blistering 20-4 in July.

By Carl Hannah
Las Vegas Hustlers GM
SIMBL Contributor

Generally one of the most willing GMs in the SIMBL to wheel and deal, Carl Hannah of Las Vegas held a press conference to review the relatively minor moves that the team had made leading up to the 2017 trade deadline.  "We needed another pitcher.  No one denies that.  We are a pitching team.  That's our bread and butter.  We've had a lot of our players start the year very slowly and a change needed to be made.  There was a lot of pitching available but the price was just too high. But we managed to pick up a solid young reliever in Gregory Gouveia from New York and he'll be in our bullpen for a long time to come.  We also were able to pick up Richard Dicks from Marin.  He's a veteran who has seen it all and done it all.  Our goal is the playoffs and those two are going to be instrumental in that."
 
When asked why he couldn't pull off a coup like Calgary GM Christian DeMarco, "I have no idea what kind of pictures DeMarco has of Pocatello's GM (Tim Melican) but, well, they must be pretty bad.  That's the worst trade I've ever seen in my life.  All GMs make mistakes, I sure have, but to gut your pitching staff like that..."
 
Mr. Hannah was tight-lipped about early medical reports on All-Star outfielder Michael Kerry commenting only that the team has always found a way to replace injured players and that he's hopeful that Kerry will return ahead of schedule.  "Listen, we've just gone on a 20-4 run during July.  Then we took two of three from San Diego.  This team can play with anyone in the league.  We dug ourselves a deep hole in April and we are just seeing daylight.  We are also in the toughest division in the SIMBL but I am confident that we can make the playoffs.  That's the only goal this team ever has.  Leave rebuilding, reloading, and whatever else you want to call it to the other teams.  Las Vegas is a winning organization.  Period."
 
Near the end of the press conference, Hannah also announced that longtime Hustler and former twenty-game winner Joseph Allen would be taking on full-time bullpen duties and that it was regrettable that injuries ruined his ability to be a consistent starter.  "We take care of our own here in Las Vegas.  I'm sure we'll have a coaching position open for Allen when he decides to hang them up.  It's tough for him, his pitching arm looks like ground hamburger.  He pitches by sheer force of will." 

CLIPPERS GM DEMARCO SAYS TO 'WOLVES: 'THIS BUD'S FOR YOU'

Calgary Boss Confident In Team's Success After Huge 2017 Trade Deadline Blockbusters

Former New York Enforcers star SS Pedro Coria (above) is expected by Calgary GM Christian DeMarco to put the Clippers back into the SIMBL elite and is confident that his new lineup, which added Coria, the former 2012 UL MVP, and reigning SL Rookie Of The Year Chris Cota at the 2017 SIMBL trade deadline, is now more talented than the defending SIMBL champions San Diego, prompting the latest diatribes between the two rival GMs in the SIMBL media.

The Calgary Clippers 'are back' boasted their GM Christian DeMarco today at a rare team news conference.

The Clippers were a perennial SIMBL powerhouse throughout the first eleven seasons of the SIMBL, winning eight division titles, making nine playoff appearances though making it to the SIMBL Coveted Cup Championship Series only twice.  The Clips won over 100 games six of those seasons, including four straight between 2008 and 2011 and were known for the bombastic offenses that DeMarco would put together to keep their nickname namesake of "The Calgary Bomb Squad".

After suffering their first losing season in franchise history last season and finishing in last-place in the ever-improving UL Central, DeMarco was in one of his impatient furies deserving of him being long-known as the SIMBL's version of the no-nonsense, just-win-baby former Yankees owner George Steinbrenner.

The Clippers went on the initiative during the leadup to the SIMBL's 2017 trade deadline and shocked the league by acquiring two of it's top superstars in SS Pedro Coria from New York and 1B/3B Chris Cota from Carolina.

DeMarco let it be known that there was only one reason for giving up so much future for just two players: San Diego.

"The only reason we sacrificed what we did and went out and got 'Bump' (Coria) and 'The Law' (Cota) was not hard to figure out at all- to compete with (San Diego GM) Paul Ware's San Diego squad," snapped DeMarco introducing the two new studs in the Calgary arsenal to Clippers fans and the SIMBL media today in Calgary.

"We all have to face it.  Paul has assembled quite the team and has for the past thirteen seasons.  They are the cream of the crop in the SIMBL and will remain that way well into this decade.  You'd be a fool as a SIMBL GM not to say that your ultimate goal with every thought or move is to top what Paul has in San Diego.  It's plain and simple."

But the Clips GM, who also doubles as the SIMBL's Commissioner, didn't just stop there and let the floodgates open yet again in his long-standing war of words rivalry with the GM of the twelve-time defending SL West champions and six-time SIMBL champions.

"We are comfortable now to proudly say that we have another lineup that can match, or actually is now better, than San Diego's #1-#9," DeMarco barked.

Ware, who also has long served as one of the SIMBL's Vice-Commissioners, was in the back of the room at the press conference and then simply shook his head, smiled and then promptly left the room without comment, which put DeMarco in for the kill.

"See gentlemen and all followers of the SIMBL?  Paul knows it now and had to leave the room to go back to his 'Wolves' lair and plan on making adjustments and to follow through on making his vacation arrangements come late October."

Cota, the eighth overall pick in the 2014 SIMBL Draft and reigning SL Rookie Of The Year, put up the best rookie season in SIMBL history last season by hitting .340 with 38 HR and 139 RBI in his freshman season for Carolina GM Andy Hutchinson.  DeMarco paid the price for Cota, giving the Bearcats his next two first round draft picks, a second-round draft pick in 2019 plus the Clippers' highly-touted top prospect SS Steve Thornberry.  At only 24 years-old, Cota looks to be a perennial major force for the SIMBL to deal with for seasons to come.

"You always never pass up the chance to add a MVP to your lineup as well," boasted DeMarco as he introduced the 29 year-old Coria, the former 2012 UL Slugger Of The Year, who was the third overall pick in the 2009 SIMBL Draft and has been a four-time SIMBL All-Star since as well.

"We feel, no now know, that our infield is the best in the SIMBL consisting of 1B Chris Cota, 2B Kevin Yuko, SS Pedro Coria and 3B Keith Smith and 3B Arthur Kohei.  That's quite alot of power and danger then add to it DH Justin Honaker (third in the SIMBL curently with 104 RBI), LF Ray Barrot (a three-time All-SIMBL Team choice and five-time All-Star and former 2012 SL MVP) and our exciting young CF Hugo Latta, you have to take notice that this lineup now exceeds San Diego's in terms of balance, power and talent," raged DeMarco on.

DeMarco concluded that last season, in which the Clippers went a un-Calgary-like 73-89, will not be tolerated in Clippersville, which boasts some of the SIMBL's most hardcore and most demanding and unforgiving fans.  The Clippers high-strung GM then abruptly left the room without another word after producing a Budweiser beer, opening it in front of the SIMBL media and fans and uncharacteristically spouting off, "San Diego, this Bud's for you!"

DeMarco and Ware have had a war of words throughout the SIMBL media since Day One of the SIMBL's birth back in 2005.  The SIMBL Commish and the 'Wolves' Hall Of Fame-bound badboy Daryl Ryles have had an infamous relationship with each other that has included Ryles being fined over $500,000 in his illustrious career by the SIMBL Commish for actions and behavior that he didn't approve of.  The lowlight came during the 2009 SIMBL All-Star Game when Ryles mooned the SIMBL Commish who was in attendance resulting in the league's highest fine for a player ever of $250,000, which Ryles denounced as only "beer money" to him.

After more than a decade of behavior like above by both the San Diego and Calgary GM's, the two finally met in the 2014 SIMBL Coveted Cup Championship Series with the Warewolves overcoming a two-games to one deficit to win their fifth SIMBL title in six games.

When contacted by SIMBL media and informed of DeMarco's latest words to his rival Warewolves, Ryles promptly commented the words he has spoken so many times before in his career:  "You go and tell the Commish to kiss my Hall Of Fame, six-time SIMBL champion ass," before the best player in SIMBL history quickly left the room in typical Ryles fashion.

When asked about up and coming and other SIMBL contenders such as Bristol, Dallas, Bend, Texas, Ruston, Asheville, Chicago and/or Las Vegas, DeMarco replied:

"Who?"

RISING STARS: SIMBL'S YOUNGEST STARTERS BY POSITION

Young Former First Round Draft Picks Paying Dividends As SIMBL's Next Generation

Boston 3B Miguel Muniz (above) has stormed into the SIMBL and is playing at All-Star level.  The former #15 overall pick of last season's SIMBL Draft has wasted no time and entered the league at only 18 years-old.  The 7/7/6/9/9-rated Muniz is not yet old enough to drink or vote but seems to be a major fixture and future multiple All-Star in GM Dave Burgess' lineup for seasons to come in the UL East.  Muniz is currently the youngest starting player in the SIMBL.

By Jamey Carter
Ruston Roosters GM
SIMBL Contributor

As of the 7/31/2017 SIMBL league date, here are the league's youngest players starting by position.  All positional players except New York's Ray Tyler and Hartford's James Fitts were first round draft picks in the SIMBL Draft:

C Pruden Quintana (CAR) age 19 (4.0/5.0 stars)
1B Fermin Rovira (ASH) age 22 (3.5/5.0 stars)
2B Kyle White (BEND) age 21 (Platoon vs RHP) (5.0/5.0 stars)
3B Miguel Muniz (BOS) age 19 (Platoon vs RHP) (4.0/4.5 stars)
SS Johnathan Lizotte (TOR) age 23 (Platoon vs RHP) (5.0/5.0 stars) LF Elmer Fikes age (LHV) age 20 (4.5/4.5 stars)
CF Ray Tyler (NY) age 21 (1.5/1.5 stars)
RF Pelayo Ahedo (NY) age 20 (Platoon vs RHP) (2.5/2.5 stars)
DH James Fitts (HAR) age 22 (2.5/2.5 stars)
 
SP Albert Escudero (MAR) age 20 (2.5/2.5 stars)
MR Darrick Agosto (MAR) age 20 (4.0/4.0 stars)
CL Evaristo Gonzales (CAR) age 24 (4.0/4.0 stars) 

M-MEN'S MARZANO & 'WOLVES FIGUEROA NAMED 2017 SIM 17 PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Monday, August 7th, 2017: 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. Frank Marzano, the Marin Mountainmen 23-year-old first baseman, put himself in the spotlight last week making him the clear-cut choice for Union League Player of the Week honors.

He ripped 14 hits in 30 at-bats, compiling a .467 average with 4 home runs and 8 RBIs.

So far this season Marzano is batting .396 with 8 home runs.

Monday, August 7th, 2017: At the age of 28, Pablo Figueroa might have some potential he hasn't realized yet -- if his success at the plate last week is any indication. The San Diego center fielder put up some exceptional numbers the past seven days with a .412 batting average. For his efforts Figueroa collected the Syndicate League Player of the Week Award.

He racked up 14 hits in 34 at-bats, 4 home runs and 9 RBIs last week in 7 games.

This season Figueroa is hitting .366 with 154 hits, 31 home runs, 102 RBIs, scored 107 runs and played in 104 games.

BLUE SOX'S MIELKE LATEST TO HIT TWENTY-GAME HIT STREAK MARK

Sunday, August 6th, 2017: He did it again!

Paul Mielke got another hit and ran his hitting streak to 20. He collected 1 hit in 4 at-bats, but that wasn't enough to win the game. His Birmingham Blue Sox were defeated 3-0 at Great American Ballpark by the San Diego Warewolves.

During the recent streak, the 27-year-old first baseman has remained quiet, sidestepping questions about it with ease. Whether for superstitious reasons or simply in an effort to avoid the spotlight, Mielke preferred to shower praise on his team. He told reporters in the clubhouse after the loss, "We have a better ballclub than we showed today."

"It's amazing to watch him hit right now, but I don't think anybody's really mentioning it," one of his teammates said. "So, we're trying to kind of keep that quiet... don't want to jinx him."
P. Mielke struck out in the 2nd, flied out in the 4th, struck out in the 7th and singled in the 9th.

A look at his season totals shows Mielke with 13 home runs, .307 BA, .399 OBP, 51 RBIs and 49 runs scored.

HUGE SL WILDCARD BLOW: VEGAS' STAR CF KERRY OUT FOR FIVE WEEKS

Defending SL Central Champs Fall Eight Games Back Of SL's Final Playoff Berth

Sunday, August 6th, 2017: Injuries are something every team has to deal with. That fact struck home for the Hustlers when after today's game against the Roosters, the club found out they would be without the services of Michael Kerry for at least 5 weeks. After the game, his manager said of the incident, "You hate to lose anyone to injury. That's always a negative." Kerry was injured earlier today running the bases and suffered an oblique strain.

Presently Kerry is batting .311 with 12 home runs and 71 RBIs. He has played in 109 games and scored 61 times.

ROOSTERS' DONMOYER RIDES BIKE IN 8-7 WIN OVER HUSTLERS

Friday, August 4th, 2017: Hitting for the cycle is defined as hitting a single, double, triple and home run in the same game. How often does that happen? Not very often, especially considering that a cycle is a microcosm of what makes a complete hitter -- he must possess power (homer), speed (triple) and make regular contact (four hits).

Well, Jeffrey Donmoyer is a complete hitter -- at least for one ballgame. Today at Robert McKimson Memorial Ballpark he hit for the cycle to lead Ruston Roosters to a 7-4 win over the Las Vegas Hustlers. All told in the game Donmoyer delivered 4 hits in 5 at-bats with 1 run batted in and 1 run scored.

He admitted to the press in the postgame interview, "Lotta luck in hitting for the cycle. Several unique things have to come together... all in the same game."

J. Donmoyer hit a solo-shot off P. Govea in the 1st, singled in the 3rd, doubled in the 5th, tripled in the 7th and flied out in the 8th.

This year Donmoyer is hitting .340, produced 71 RBIs and 16 home runs, scored 86 times and gotten on base at a .387 rate.

BRISTOL'S ANDJUAR & VEGAS' EMERY NAB JULY 2017 PITCHERS OF THE MONTH HONORS

Owls SP Already Has Career-High 17 Wins, Early UL Hurler Of The Year Favorite At 17-2

Tuesday, August 1st, 2017: Clemente Andujar has made fans throughout SIM Baseball League take notice over the past month with an exceptional 4-0 record. No pitcher in the Union League threw better in July, garnering him the Pitcher of the Month award today.

In 5 starts Andujar compiled a 3.12 ERA, putting up a 4-0 record, striking out 14 and tossing 40.1 innings.

This season Andujar has compiled a 17-2 record with a 3.97 ERA.

Tuesday, August 1st, 2017: Frank Emery has been around the league long enough to know that relievers are often overlooked. That has never stopped him from doing what he does best -- and he did it extremely well in July and stole away with the Syndicate League Pitcher of the Month award.

The Hustlers bullpen ace collected 10 saves and 12 strikeouts in 15 innings, holding the opposition to a .211 average and posting a 1.20 ERA and a 3-0 record.

This season Emery has notched 26 saves with 33 strikeouts and 19 walks in 47.2 innings while registering a 4.15 ERA and a 6-5 won-lost record.

PATRIOTS' MUNIZ & HUSTLERS' KEA WIN JULY 2017 ROOKIES OF THE MONTH AWARDS

Boston Third Baseman Taking SIMBL By Storm At 19 Years-Old

Tuesday, August 1st, 2017: Boston's Miguel Muñiz collected 33 hits to snare the Union League Rookie of the Month for July.

He batted .458 with 4 home runs, 16 RBIs and 20 runs scored.

The 19-year-old is barely old enough to shave, but he could definitely contend for Rookie of the Year if he keeps up this pace.

Currently Muñiz is hitting .405 and has collected 8 home runs, 40 RBIs and scored 47 times, while playing in 54 games.

Tuesday, August 1st, 2017: Christopher Kea was toddling around on his tricycle when some of the guys he's playing against were in their prime, but the 25-year-old right fielder definitely knows how to get to first, second or beyond. Today he was chosen July's Syndicate League Rookie of the Month for his remarkable month of hitting.

In 24 games Kea batted .400 for Las Vegas, slapping 40 hits in 100 at-bats with 6 home runs, drove in 16 runs and scored 22 times.

So far this season Kea has hit .307 with 16 home runs, 54 RBIs and and scored 66 times.

CLIPS' NEWLY ACQUIRED COTA & 'WOLVES' 'FIGS' NAMED JULY 2017 PLAYERS OF THE MONTH

Tuesday, August 1st, 2017: When Chris Cota stepped up to the plate in July, he did it with confidence and today he was honored with the Union League Batter of the Month award.

The young Calgary first baseman posted a .455 batting average with 7 home runs, 24 RBIs and scored 24 runs. Cota also worked pitchers for 12 walks to post a .509 on-base percentage.

This season Cota has 19 home runs and a .337 batting average.

Monday, August 7th, 2017: At the age of 28, Pablo Figueroa might have some potential he hasn't realized yet -- if his success at the plate last week is any indication. The San Diego center fielder put up some exceptional numbers the past seven days with a .412 batting average. For his efforts Figueroa collected the Syndicate League Player of the Week Award.

He racked up 14 hits in 34 at-bats, 4 home runs and 9 RBIs last week in 7 games.

This season Figueroa is hitting .366 with 154 hits, 31 home runs, 102 RBIs, scored 107 runs and played in 104 games

CALGARY'S COTA & POCATELLO'S EDER LASH FIVE HITS IN GAME IN 2017 SIM 17

Former Bearcat's Impact Immediate As Clippers Go On Nine-Game Terror

Tuesday, August 1st, 2017: It was a good day for the Clippers at Victors Field as they clipped the Hartford Whalers 20-4. It was tremendous day for Chris Cota, who went on quite a hitting spree with a 5 for 5 barrage.

The Calgary first baseman told reporters after his big 5-hit performance, "I don't have any buzz words. I'm not 'dialed in' or 'in a zone,' as they say. As far as the hitting goes, I try to keep it simple. I try not to look into it too much. Basically the pitcher throws the ball, I try to pick up the spin, then try to hit it. Today I picked up the spin very well."

C. Cota singled in the 1st, walked in the 3rd, hit an RBI single in the 4th, hit a three-run home run off J. Davis in the 6th, hit an RBI single in the 7th and hit a two-run single in the 8th.

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017: There are moments in a player's career that are etched into their memories forever. Bill Eder of the Pocatello Timberjacks had one of those moments when he went 5 for 5 at the plate today in the 9-5 win over the New Orleans Notes at Heritage Park.

The 24-year-old right fielder told reporters in the postgame interview, "This is a day I won't forget soon, but I'll settle to just get a hit or two every day... enough hits to hang around the league a little bit longer... like 10... 15 more years maybe."

B. Eder singled in the 1st, singled in the 3rd, singled in the 5th, hit an RBI single in the 6th and doubled in the 8th.

Currently Eder is batting .298 with 4 home runs and 48 RBIs.

BIG NAMES ARE MOVING IN 2017 SIMBL TRADE DEADLINE FRENZY!

SIMBL GMS Wheeling & Dealing Down To The Wire As Deadline Fast Approaches

Clippers Shock & Awe: Land Two SIMBL Superstars Before Deadline

SIMBL Stars Nunez, Coria, Cota, Quiros, Cheesman, Campbell & Hartman Among Those Sent Packing

Carolina GM Andy Hutchinson shocked the SIMBL by trading away 24 year-old reigning SL Rookie Of The Year Chris Cota (above) to Calgary before the 2017 trade deadline.  The 8/9/6-rated Cota enjoyed one of the best rookie seasons in SIMBL history last year by hitting .340 with 38 HR and 139 RBI.  The price paid by Clippers GM Christian DeMarco was steep: two first round draft picks, a second round draft pick and the Clips' top-rated prospect in SS Steve Thornberry.

Former 2012 UL MVP Pedro Coria (above) leaves New York for Calgary leading a bevy of big names traded as SIMBL GMS hurry to beat the 2017 trade deadline in what has been one of the most active trade deadlines in recent memory in the SIMBL.

It's was a very busy 2017 pre-trade deadline the last 48 hours in SIMBL Land, the most active trade deadline onslaught in recent seasons.

Here are the trade updates in the 2017 SIMBL trade deadline frenzy at-a-glance.  Future draft picks traded will be archived soon on the SIMBL Traded Draft Picks link:

Pocatello Gets:
 
SS Rayford Azevedo
   
Marin Gets: 
 
1B Tetsuhiko Sato (AAA)
2B Francis Kendall (AA)

Pocatello Gets:
 
SP Jairo Martinez
 
Bristol Gets:
 
MR Isaac Hobart
1B Robert Barron
Pocatello's 2018 Fourth Round Draft Pick (Via Chicago)

San Diego Gets:

Pocatello's 2018 First Round Draft Pick
Pocatello's 2018 Second Round Draft Pick (Via Calgary)
 
Pocatello Gets:
 
SP Alberto Nuñez
LF Zacarias Erazo

Las Vegas gets:
 
SP Richard Dicks
 
Marin gets:
 
SP Pacos Gallegos (RL)

New Orleans Gets:

MR Jarred Whitefield
CL Marc-Andre Viens
CF Ariel Armandariz
 
Bristol Gets:
 
SP Paul Dombroski

Calgary Gets:
 
1B Chris Cota
 
Carolina Gets:
 
SS Steve Thornberry (RL)
Calgary's 2018 First Round Draft Pick
Calgary's 2019 First Round Draft Pick
Calgary's 2019 Second Round Draft Pick

Birmingham Gets:

MR Martin Tares (A)
SP Leland Stenger (AAA)
LF J.J. Dickinson (RL)
 
Chicago Gets:

1B Michael Quiros

New York Gets:
 
Las Vegas' 2018 Second Round Draft Pick
Las Vegas' 2018 Third Round Draft Pick
 
Las Vegas Gets:
 
MR Gregory Gouveia

Calgary Gets:

SS Pedro Coria
 
New York Gets:

SS Joel Echeverria
RF Robert Campbell
2B Mark Causby (AAA)
MR Ricardo Vazquez (AAA)
SS Cipri Rodriguez (AA)
Calgary's 2018 Fourth Round Pick

Pocatello Gets:
 
C Booker Mulholland (AAA)
Chicago's 2018 Fourth Round Draft Pick
 
Chicago Gets:

SP Philip Razan

Pocatello Gets:
 
MR Joe Roberge (AAA)
 
Colchester Gets:
 
TBA Draft Pick

Carolina Gets:

1B Bronson Arnott (AA)
3B Dennis Rogers (RL)
Chicago's 2018 First Round Draft Pick
 
Chicago Gets:

LF Henry Cheesman

Ruston Gets:
 
SP Alan Hartman
 
Carolina Gets:
 
Ruston's 2018 First Round Draft Pick
SP Jacob Jordan (A)

Carolina Gets:
 
CL John Campbell
CL Jaime Garza (RL)
San Diego's 2018 First Round Draft Pick
 
San Diego Gets:
 
MR Evaristo Gonzales
MR Guillermo Camacho

Calgary Gets:

SP Zachariah Tardif
SP Javier Martinez
 
Pocatello Gets:

MR Fede Ortiz
1B Xiang-ling Chang (RL)
1B Kelsey Weddle (RL)
Calgary's 2018 Second Round Draft Pick

Pocatello Gets:
 
C Riley Frost
 
Carolina Gets:

CL John Cobb (AA)
LF Alex Garcia (RL)

Pocatello Gets:

2B Lucio Gallegos
3B Luis Ruiz

Bristol Gets:

SP Joey Coulston
Pocatello's 2018 Third Round Draft Pick

ROOSTERS LAND BIG BIRD TO PUT IN THEIR ROTATION NEST

Ruston Adds Premier Pitching To One Of The SIMBL's Best Offenses

While making noise the past two seasons with one of the SIMBL's most potent offenses, the Ruston Roosters won the SL East last season with hardly any top tier pitching to bolster them in a playoff series.  Roosters GM Jamey Carter addressed that by landing former Carolina ace Alan Hartman (above), a 6/9/7 rated 26 year-old who was a SIMBL Top Ten Prospect for several seasons before getting to the bigs for good in 2016.

By Jamey Carter
Ruston Roosters GM
SIMBL Contributor

"This was a tough deal in the making," said GM Jamey Carter, the mastermind behind the Ruston Roosters.  "We had phone lines to four different clubs and in the last 30 minutes before the deadline today and looked like there was not going to be a deal.  Honestly, We could have been another 4 games and out team come playoff time in October.  But now we have that 1 thru 3 rotation that should allow us the opportunity to visit the big dance. It's time for the Roosters to have a shot at the happy ending."
 
The last minute deal, signed literally seconds before the end of the trading deadline, sent the #8 pitching prospect in the SIMBL, Jacob Jordan, to Carolina in exchange for the Bearcats ace, Alan Hartman.  "This guy fits into our long term plans.  We'll try to get an extension done before November, but really we just want to allow the guy to pitch some games," said GM Carter.  And when the Roosters pitching coach was asked about Hartman, all he replied back with was a grin from ear to ear.
 
Hartman has faced a 2017 in which he's needed to learn how to grind thru the tough games.  He's been an off again, on again pitcher in which sometimes that ace type guy is not always the one that shows up on the mound.  Other times he's lights out. AND he's had his share of injury issues.
 
When asked what this could mean for the future of former SFA Abdullah Vhastbawla in the Ruston rotation, no one in the Roosters organization would go on record with an answer.  In 20 starts this season for Vhastbawla, the Roosters are 15-5 yet 6 of the wins were no-decisions for Vhastbawla as the Ruston lineup is what keeps him in the game, NOT his pitching.  "That has to change if he want to keep earning the big boy salary," said a Ruston front office staffer who which to remain anonymous."  His head is not in the game, he's in a contract year and he's got a lot of people concerned that his best pitching is behind him.  If you are not capable of pitching like a 20 game winner, your not worthy of a top 10 salary among all pitchers in the SIMBL."  For few seasons now he's been the highest paid player in the league, but I can tell you this, that was the old management that inked that deal," barked Carter obviously animated when mention of the the league's highest-paid pitcher came about. 

BEARCATS CONTINUE TO GATHER TOP PROSPECTS, ACE HARTMAN TRADED TO ROOSTERS

Monday, July 31st, 2017: The Roosters and Bearcats have been engaged in a little wheeling and dealing. They have just concluded a trade with 23-year-old minor league starting pitcher Jacob Jordan and a 1st round draft pick going to Carolina in exchange for 26-year-old starting pitcher Alan Hartman.

Checking out his stats for the year, Hartman has racked up 3 wins and 6 losses in 17 starts, 3.53 ERA and struck out 65 batters in 109.2 innings.

CHICAGO GM LYNCH FINALLY LANDS HIS BIG BAT, SL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR FAVORITE CHEESMAN GOES TO HITMEN

Monday, July 31st, 2017: Trade winds have been blowing through Carolina. This time, a deal has materialized between the Bearcats and Hitmen. According to sources inside the organization, Carolina will ship 23-year-old left fielder Henry Cheesman to Chicago for 23-year-old minor league first baseman Bronson Arnott, 21-year-old minor league third baseman Dennis Rogers and a 1st round draft pick.

This season Cheesman is batting at a .388 clip with 12 home runs and 73 RBIs. 

DAWGS' NILSEN & 'WOLVES' HUSSEY NAMED 2017 SIM 16 PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Monday, July 31st, 2017: Nilsen swung a blistering bat last week for Dalton, rapping out 12 hits in 23 at-bats against Dawgs opponents to propel himself to the Union League Player of the Week Award.

Whenever the center fielder hit the ball, he hit it with authority. The 31-year-old racked up a .522 batting average with 3 home runs, 8 RBIs and 8 runs scored.

So far this year Nilsen is batting .345 with 8 home runs, 54 RBIs and 56 runs scored.

Monday, July 31st, 2017: This week Syndicate League pitching was a feast fit for a king and Michael Hussey really made the most of it -- ripping them royally. The talented San Diego hitting machine produced a .500 batting average, 2 home runs, 13 hits in 26 at-bats, 10 RBIs and 6 runs.

That kind of hitting earned him the SL Player of the Week honors.

This season Hussey has hit at a .332 clip with 94 RBIs, 27 home runs and 82 runs scored.

MOUNTAINMEN'S RITENOUR FIRST PLAYER IN SIMBL HISTORY TO BE SUSPENED FOR DRUG USE

Saturday, July 29th, 2017: It was announced today by the SIMBL Commissioner's office that James Ritenour of the Marin Mountainmen has been suspended for 10 games for use of a banned substance in violation of the league drug policy.

This year Marin reliever Ritenour has made 37 relief appearances and has 4 saves. His record is 2-2 with 33 strikeouts in 35.1 innings and a 6.11 ERA.

T-JACKS INK NEWLY ACQUIRED RELIEVER ORTIZ TO THREE-YEAR EXTENSION

Friday, July 28th, 2017: Fans hailed the signing of Fede Ortiz today as the Pocatello Timberjacks reliever came to terms with the club.

Set to make $16,950,000 over the upcoming 3 years, Ortiz signed primarily out of loyalty to the organization, thrilling the most diehard supporters who think there isn't much loyalty in a market driven by free agency.

This season Ortiz has been credited with 4 saves. In 38 relief appearances and 36 innings he has a 2-1 won-lost mark, a 5.25 ERA and 21 strikeouts.

CAROLINA YOUNG CATCHING PHENOM QUINTANA ON THE SHELF FOR SIX WEEKS

Tuesday, July 25th, 2017: Carolina fans will be disappointed to learn that Pruden Quintana suffered a strained medial collateral ligament while running the bases in today's game. After the doctor informed the Carolina Bearcats manager that Quintana was expected to miss 5-6 weeks, the manager told the press that the rest of the team would have to step up their play until the catcher could return. "You can't make excuses in baseball, because there's always a game tomorrow," said the team's skipper.

So far this season Quintana has gotten 10 hits in 33 at-bats for a .303 batting average with no home runs. His stats include 1 RBIs and 3 runs scored. He has played in 8 games.

CHOPPERS' SEVERS & NOTES' FENNER SUSPENDED FIVE GAMES FOR BRAWL

Tuesday, July 25th, 2017: Troy Severs of Colchester and Mathew Fenner of New Orleans have been sanctioned by the league office for causing the ruckus at The Wood Shed yesterday. Both players have been given 5-game suspensions for instigating the fight and subsequent free-for-all.

Checking out his stats for the season, Severs has racked up 4 wins and 6 losses in 16 starts, 4.35 ERA and struck out 50 batters in 113.2 innings.

Crunching the numbers on Fenner for the year, he has made 20 relief appearances, recorded no saves and compiled a 1-1 won-lost mark and 7.71 ERA. In pitching 23.1 innings, he has totaled 13 strikeouts and 16 walks.

ROOSTERS RESPOND AFTER BRAWL SUSPENSIONS LEVIED

Ruston GM Carter Being Investigated For Alleged Retaliatory Plans Against New Orleans

Ruston and New Orleans players brawl after Roosters 2B Charles Stanhope was plunked in the back by Notes SP Ulises Coca resulting in two-week suspensions to Stanhope and Coca by SIMBL Commissioner Christian DeMarco.  The aftermath has led to Stanhope bashing the SIMBL Commish and facing even more fines and suspension time and also Roosters GM Jamey Carter being investigated for allegedly ordering his pitchers for payback in the next series between the increasingly hostile SL East rivals.

By Jamey Carter
Ruston Roosters GM
SIMBL Contributor

The New Orleans Notes were winning the game and up 4-1 when Ruston's Salvador Carrion started off the top of the second inning with a 432 foot shot to centerfield.  Notes pitcher Ulises Coca was so shaken up by being taken so deep, that the young hoodrat from Venezuela used the very next pitch to nail Roosters 2B Charles Stanhope in the back. Of course, Stanhope didn't get the name "Ogre" for turning the other cheek. Coca Puffs got exactly the kinda of California smack down he deserved.
 
The SIMBL Commissioner's Office handed down 14-game suspensions to both players, but it's obvious that Little Coca ought to be a little more careful about who he throws at, because the blue collar Roosters don't put up with singing choir boys acting tough.  The entire episode is 100% the fault of Coca Puffs and no amount of media bullshit is gonna change that.
 
"The (explicit) commissioners office should suspend me for the next series against the singing choir boys in two weeks, because you better believe my first move is to spit tobacco juice on the foot of whichever of the three powerless slubs they decide to throw behind the plate all three nights when I come up to the plate," said Stanhope.

"And the commissioners office, Coco Puffs, and the damn National Guard can't do a damn thing to stop that from happening either!  I'm a .320 hitter, year in year out, month to month, day to day, baby.  I'm the model of consistency and that includes my inability to put up with pansy puss hurlers that can't even life my jock having a temper tantrum over a long ball.  Take your (explicit) self out of the game if you can't shake off a long ball."
 
"And the next time he throws at a Rooster it's gonna be worse than the 30 some stitches he got four nights ago. I'll knock some (explicit) teeth out next time."

After the comments were made it was learned that SIMBL Commissioner Christian DeMarco is investigating Ruston GM Jamey Carter after allegations and hints that Carter may indeed have ordered a head-hunting retaliation to his pitchers against New Orleans in their next matchup this season.

Carter laughed off the allegations by responding, "I'm a good Christian man, but wow, I have some heathen players on my team that need Jesus."

When informed of Carters' retort, DeMarco stated, "Jamey best say some prayers for his New Orleans buddies in church on Sunday."

2017 SIMBL TRADE DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY 2/3/2010 2 PM EST!

STAR RELIEVER CAMPBELL BIDS 'WOLVES A FAREWELL AFTER TRADE TO BEARCATS

Four-Time All-Star Bashes SIMBL Commish As 'Marxist' For Him Having To Leave 'Heavenly' San Diego

Former Calgary and San Diego reliever John Campbell (above) is fifth all-time in SIMBL history with 312 career saves at 31 years-old.  Campbell ends up in Carolina after a trade to the Bearcats along with 2017 first round draft pick MR Jaime Garza.  Campbell blasted SIMBL Commissioner Christian DeMarco for enforcing the SIMBL's salary cap resulting in San Diego GM Paul Ware having to make some tough financial decisions in which Campbell's $10,000,000 a year salary was certainly a factor.  In what was a tough week for the SIMBL Commish after also being bashed by Ruston 2B Charles Stanhope, DeMarco is currently considering levying fines and suspensions against both players for their criticisms of the SIMBL League Office and its' policies.

By Paul Ware
San Diego Warewolves GM
SIMBL Contributor

Former Calgary and San Diego stud closer John Campbell bid a fond farewell to the Warewolves today as he was traded along with prospect reliever Jamie Garza and a 2018 first round draft pick to Carolina for two promising relievers. 

Campbell gave a statement concluding that "it's a sad day that was forced by SIMBL Commish Christian DeMarco and his socialist ideas of running a league.  I swear the Commish is a Marxist Communist with his profit sharing/salary cap ideals.   I want to stay here in heavenly San Diego.  I will always be thankful to (San Diego GM) Paul Ware for rescuing me from the burbs of Calgary and getting me a championship ring. I look forward to helping make Carolina a championship team and I vow to help develop Garza into a dominate closer." 

Ware provided a brief statement that he "supported the Commish and understands that sharing money, having salary caps and making tough decisions isn't good baseball, but it is good business for SIMBL owners that are in it for the money-not the game and for what's best for competition in the SIMBL."

"Campbell was a good guy and he was clutch for us last season.  He will always be remembered for his honesty, his professionalism and that he was and is a Warewolves SIMBL Champion!  If we are blessed enough to win a championship this season, I will personally invite Mr. Campbell to join us for a celebration and provide him a championship ring.  This trade is a tragedy of economics, it certainly wasn't based on baseball skill.  I vow to the fans of the Warewolves, we won't trade away the superstars of today or tomorrow.  We may be forced to make some more moves, but until that time comes, let's remain a family and focus on bringing home another SIMBL Championship trophy!"

Campbell was originally drafted in the 25th round by DeMarco's Clippers in the 2005 SIMBL Inaugural Draft and developed by Calgary.  After taking over the Clippers closer role in 2007 at the age of 20 years-old, he became one of the SIMBL's most dominant closers and relievers, making four All-Star appearances and winning the 2013 UL Fireman Of The Year award in which he saved 48 games with a blistering 1.41 ERA that season.  Campbell is fifth all-time in SIMBL history with 312 career saves.  Campbell saved 46 consecutive games for the Clippers during the 2013 season which is second all-time in SIMBL history, only behind former Columbus two-time UL Fireman Of The Year Aaron Bennett's record of 48 straight saves.

After spending his first nine seasons in the league with Calgary, Campbell controversially signed with San Diego after DeMarco matched Ware's $10,000,000 a season offer opting for the sunshine of San Diego versus the blizzards of Calgary.  Campbell is currently the third-highest paid reliever/closer in the SIMBL behind Las Vegas' Frank Emery and Texas' Chiohiko Morie.
 
The Warewolves may have to trim more salary to get under the SIMBL's strict $90,000,000 salary cap as All Star pitchers Carlos Blanco, Alberto Nunez, and Bruce Tucker will be coming up for arbitration at the end of the season. 

CLIPPERS' BARROT & BEARCATS' COTA WIN 2017 SIM 15 PLAYERS OF THE WEEK HONORS

Monday, July 24th, 2017: At the age of 31, Ray Barrot might have some potential he hasn't realized yet -- if his success at the plate last week is any indication. The Calgary left fielder put up some exceptional numbers the past seven days with a .542 batting average. For his efforts Barrot collected the Union League Player of the Week Award.

He racked up 13 hits in 24 at-bats, 2 home runs and 7 RBIs last week in 6 games.

For the year Barrot is batting .314 with 129 hits and 17 home runs. He has scored 72 times and driven in 70.

Monday, July 24th, 2017: Chris Cota has the tools to stick in this league for many years. The 24-year-old first baseman of the Carolina Bearcats had a pretty fair bat in the Syndicate League over the past seven days and won the Player of the Week honors.

Cota batted .464 with 13 hits in 28 at-bats, 2 home runs and 7 RBIs.

On the season, Cota is batting .333 with 17 home runs and 79 RBIs. He has played in 96 games. 

LEHIGH VALLEY STAR HOLM OUT FOR TWO WEEKS WITH SHOULDER INFLAMMATION

Sunday, July 23rd, 2017: The Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs were informed today by team doctors that right fielder Alfred Holm sustained elbow inflammation in a recent game against the New Orleans Notes and will not play for 2 weeks. Holm was hurt throwing the ball.

This season-to-date Holm has 11 home runs and a .323 batting average. 

T-JACKS CATCHER MEDINA SLAPS FIVE HITS IN 7-6 LOSS TO HUSTLERS

Wednesday, July 19th, 2017: Today at Biltmore Field Ricky Medina put on a hitting clinic as the Pocatello catcher sprayed hits all over the ballpark by lashing Las Vegas pitching for 5 hits in 7 at-bats. But the Hustlers didn't really seem to care, they won the game 7-6.

He told BNN reporters after the game that he just hit it where they pitched it. "Too often I try to pull the ball too much. Today I just went with the pitch. It's great to get 5 hits, but it would have been nicer to win the ballgame. too."

R. Medina doubled in the 1st, flied out in the 2nd, singled in the 4th, singled in the 6th, singled in the 8th, hit an RBI triple in the 10th and struck out in the 12th.

HUSTLERS' KING CLOBBERS THREE HOMERS VS. BEARCATS

Former 2015 SFA Seemingly Putting 'Troubled' Past Behind Him & Ascends To SIMBL Stardom

Las Vegas 1B Tommy 'Trouble' King (above) was released from prison for the third time and entered 2015 SFA under a 'one-strike tolerance' by SIMBL Commissioner Christian DeMarco.  Thus far, King has remained out of legalities and has emerged into one of the SIMBL's most feared hitters as his talent has finally emerged past his off the field woes as Hustlers GM Carl Hannah had hoped for.

Sunday, July 16th, 2017: What did Tommy King eat for breakfast prior to his game against Carolina? Whatever it was, it provided some surprising power as the Las Vegas first baseman smacked three balls up and out of the park at Moonshine Meadows. His power surge sparked the Hustlers to a 12-6 victory over the Bearcats.

He told BNN reporters, "When they throw it in your wheelhouse, you got a shot at a homer. I got three shots today and nailed them all."

On his 3-homer day he went 4 for 5, scored 4 times, drove in 4 and put his name in the league record book.

T. King hit a solo-shot off D. Jarvis in the 1st, hit a solo-shot off L. Cardoso in the 2nd, walked in the 4th, hit an RBI double in the 5th, flied out in the 6th and hit a solo-shot off R. Alpert in the 9th.

For the season King has produced 99 hits in 289 at-bats for a .343 average with 16 home runs and gotten on base at a .404 clip. 

SIMBL HISTORY: 3+ HOME RUNS IN A GAME

4/14/2005, 3 HR, Micheal Mayne (MON), 6 RBI
4/28/2005, 3 HR, John Athey (BEL), 7 RBI
6/17/2005, 3 HR, Dominick Lund (BOS), 7 RBI
7/27/2005, 3 HR, Quincy Nordberg (PEN), 6 RBI
8/3/2005, 3 HR, Luis Franco (TOR), 6 RBI
4/18/2006, 3 HR, Kenny Blumberg (SD), 3 RBI
4/27/2006, 3 HR, Willie Sullivan (CGY), 8 RBI
9/4/2006, 3 HR, Daryl Ryles (SD), 6 RBI
6/11/2007, 3 HR, Maiku Inejiro (ORE), 6 RBI
8/11/2007, 3 HR, Daryl Ryles (SD), 6 RBI
9/22/2007, 3 HR, Bruce Rincon (LA), 6 RBI
4/9/2008, 3 HR, Jose Zena (LA), 5 RBI
4/28/2008, 3 HR, Daniel Walker (CGY), 5 RBI
6/25/2008, 3 HR, Bill Antonucci (ATC), 5 RBI
4/15/2010, 3 HR, Santiago Hernandez (SD), 6 RBI
8/10/2010, 3 HR, Sang Aleshire (CHI), 5 RBI
9/18/2010, 3 HR, Daryl Ryles (SD), 5 RBI
4/13/2013, 3 HR, Daryl Ryles (SD), 6 RBI
7/10/2013, 4 HR, Claver Tafoya (NY), 10 RBI
8/22/2013, 3 HR, Daryl Ryles (SD), 5 RBI
8/28/2013, 3 HR, Ray Gardner (AUG), 5 RBI
5/14/2014, 3 HR, Kenny Kyle (LV), 4 RBI
6/6/2015, 3 HR, Pedro Nez (LV), 3 RBI
8/19/2015, 3 HR, Kurt Hudson (NY), 5 RBI

05-27-2017 Michael Quiros 3 Home Runs, 4 for 6, 3 RBI versus Las Vegas while playing for Birmingham
07-16-2017 Tommy King 3 Home Runs, 4 for 5, 4 RBI versus Carolina while playing for Las Vegas