Dragons Are Champs of Mordor Conference Troll Division

Posted on April 26, 2024 by commish

Monday, September 28th , 2048
“We’re not done yet!”

That was the resounding sentiment in the Dol Guldur Dragons locker room when they were told they had clinched the Mordor Conference Troll Division title, for the 9th time. With a 90-66 record, Dol Guldur’s stars certainly feel like they have a good chance to go all the way.

“We’ve learned a lot under Lerin Caverncutter’s tutelage this year. He’s taught us to never be over-confident, and to play every game like a championship game. I think with him and the team we have, we have a great chance to bring a 3rd championship to Dol Guldur this year,” said center fielder Torjus Nicolaescu.

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Ravenhill Darkwings Clinch First in Mordor Conference Goblin Division

Posted on April 26, 2024 by commish

Monday, September 28th , 2048
Let loose, Ravenhill fans, your team has won the Mordor Conference Goblin Division.

The Ravenhill Darkwings have officially captured the crown, the 19th in franchise history.

“We’ve got a team that can do it all and we think do it just as well as anyone in the league,” said first baseman Forerunner *Baggins. “I hope no one is taking us lightly once the playoffs start.”

Certainly the team’s division crown will garner them a fair bit of respect, as the 85-70 record puts the club in position for the franchise’s 3rd Tolkien Baseball championship.

“You never get tired of being in the playoffs,” said manager Moggek Ghoulslobberer. “This is what you play for.”

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Eagles Clinch Playoff Appearance

Posted on April 26, 2024 by commish

Monday, September 28th , 2048
Erebor Eagles fans had reason to rejoice tonight, as the team is heading to the Tolkien Baseball playoffs.

With a record of 94-61, Erebor is guaranteed a spot in the postseason, although it remains to be officially decided whether or not that’s as Shire Conference Hobbit Division champions or in a wild card position.

“We have fantastic fans and it feels good to give them something to cheer about,” said closer Hsin-ping Sandybanks. “Hopefully there’s a lot more celebrating to come.”

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It’s Official – Royals Clinch Postseason Position

Posted on April 26, 2024 by commish

Monday, September 28th , 2048
The math is in the favor of the Rivendell Royals. The club can no longer be ousted from a playoff position, with a berth in the postseason now a guarantee.

Rivendell boasts a 95-60 record and will be looking for the 4th Return of the King Series in team history.

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Weekly Team Power Rankings

Posted on April 26, 2024 by commish

Monday, September 28th , 2048
Here are the current team power rankings for Tolkien Baseball:

Teams (Total Points, Tendency):
1) Mirkwood Sylvan (124.4, +)
2) Erebor Eagles (112.2, ++)
3) Rivendell Royals (111.3, -)
4) Dol Guldur Dragons (106.8, ++)
5) Carrock Bears (104.9, ++)
6) Ravenhill Darkwings (104.7, +)
7) Old Forest Merry Fellows (103.4, –)
8) Lothlorien Lumberjacks (97.4, +)
9) Bucklebury Fairies (96.0, +)
10) Minas Morgul Slayers (95.8, –)
11) Minas Tirith Titans (93.9, +)
12) Bywater Bounders (92.0, –)
13) Grey Havens Stars (89.5, +)
14) Isengard Raiders (89.4, –)
15) Dead Marshes Uruk-hai (89.3, -)
16) Misty Mountain Hops (85.8, +)
17) Lake Town Archers (84.3, o)
18) Dunharrow Devils (80.0, +)
19) Weathertop Witch Kings (70.6, –)
20) Numenor Kings (70.0, ++)
21) Moria Miners (68.3, o)
22) Bree Cheese (68.0, +)
23) Dagorlad Disaster (63.8, –)
24) Minas Ithil Wyrms (58.0, -)

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This Week’s Star Player is *Baggins

Posted on April 26, 2024 by commish

Monday, September 28th , 2048
His hard work and hustle paid off this week. The hard-working and hard-playing Forerunner *Baggins was rewarded with the Mordor Conference Player of the Week honors.

The scrappy Ravenhill Darkwings first baseman hit .409 while collecting 9 hits in 22 at-bats, 5 home runs and 12 RBIs.

This year *Baggins is batting .284 with 55 home runs. He has scored 111 runs and driven in 117.

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Shire Conference Selects Best Performer

Posted on April 26, 2024 by commish

Monday, September 28th , 2048
This week she let her bat do the talking. That’s why Rosamunda Theiner of the Minas Tirith Titans was named the Shire Conference Player of the Week.

For the week the 27-year-old first baseman batted .517 (15-for-29) with 7 home runs, 10 runs and 11 RBIs.

So far in 2048 Theiner is batting .262 with 32 home runs, 96 RBIs and 68 runs scored. She has 148 hits in 564 at-bats and a .299 OBP.

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Bears Sit Atop Shire Conference Dwarf Division

Posted on April 26, 2024 by commish

Sunday, September 27th , 2048
The Carrock Bears are the class of the Shire Conference Dwarf Division.

With their record sitting at 85-69, the club officially captured the division title today for the 5th time.

“Every guy in the room has worked towards this goal all year long,” said manager G’Kar Moonpoker. “I’m proud to call this my team.”

The club will now go in search of their 2nd Tolkien Baseball championship.

“It’s not going to be easy, but winning the Return of the King Series is our ultimate goal,” said reliever Suzg Holzer.

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Kobolds Take Title

Posted on April 26, 2024 by commish

Thursday, September 24th , 2048
With a 8-0 win over the Chiba City Neuromancers tonight at Ballpark of Forgotten Realms, the Forgotten Realms Kobolds wrapped up their 4th title in team history.

Forgotten Realms left little doubt who was the better club. “Team” was the word of the day as the Kobolds celebrated the culmination of their banner year in the victors clubhouse following the game.

“Hitting, pitching, fielding; those are all things you need to win, but most importantly you need a team, a team that works together toward the same collective goal,” said Forgotten Realms manager Kusur Elóndir. “Our players felt that way all year and they played that way. When one guy had an off day, 24 others stepped up their game and filled the void.”

A jovial mood filled the air as Forgotten Realms celebrated into the night. The city’s mayor said parade plans were underway and a “huge celebration” in the works.

“We’re going to celebrate our team, our championship Forgotten Realms Kobolds,” the mayor said.

The champions completed the regular season with a first-place finish in the Fantasy League Division 2 and a 74-53 record.

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Rosamunda Theiner Bashes Three over the Wall

Posted on April 26, 2024 by commish

Thursday, September 24th , 2048
Minas Tirith Titans first baseman Rosamunda Theiner sensed she was going to have a good day at the plate, but she still might have underestimated it a little.

Prior to the start of today’s contest with the Lake Town Archers, Theiner told teammates she was sure she would hit a home run. She did — three times.

“During batting practice I really had my swing down pat,” she recalled. “I felt some thunder in the lumber.”

The big day from Theiner pushed the Titans past the Archers, 7-3. To go along with the homers, she collected 3 RBIs and scored 3 runs.

“I was seeing good, feeling good and swinging good,” Theiner told reporters after the game.

Rosamunda Theiner hit a solo-shot off Dratsnuk Demoneater in the 1st, hit a solo-shot off Dratsnuk Demoneater in the 3rd, hit a solo-shot off Remli Lightningfinder in the 4th and walked in the 6th.

Theiner is hitting .260 this year with 30 home runs and 92 RBIs. She also has an OBP of .297, 29 walks and scored 66 times.

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