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JANUARY 2027
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH
*Aliens closer Chris Godbee re-signed with the organization for 2 years and $13,600,000
*LF Tony Puebla hit an astonishing 4 runs and 4 RBI in an 11-6 Breakers victory against BC at Rogers Arena.
*San Jose pitcher Christos Creswell threw a no-hitter to beat Los Angeles 6-0 on the road.
*Atlanta 1B Efrain Suazo went on a 23-game hitting streak.
*Philly's starting pitcher Mark Storment signed a $95,000,000 contract extension that will keep him on the Ringers roster for 5 additional years.
2027 ALL STAR WEEKEND
The 2027 All-Star Game and Home Run Derby were hosted by the Los Angeles Breakers and held at Crypto.com Arena.
*The ever-dominant left fielder Tony Puebla won the Home Run Derby, defeating Miami's Mark Bryant in the final round by a score of 12-10.
*The Eastern Conference beat the Western Conference for the first time, with Chicago RF Jonathan Ebner being named the All-Star Game MVP.
INJURY REPORT
3B Caio Huart (TEN) - sprained ankle, out for 4-5 weeks
SP Matt Bisesi (SJ) - chronic back soreness, out for 7 weeks
PLAYERS OF THE MONTH
Batter: 1B Mario Borras (CGY) - .451 AVG, 30 home runs, 54 RBIs, 38 runs
Pitcher: Andy Gonzalez (PHI) - 2.04 ERA, 4 wins, 1 loss
Rookie: SP Francisco Suarez (ATL) - 2.45 ERA, 3 wins, 0 losses
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FEBRUARY 2027
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH
*RF Ryan Doherty signed a 5-year contract extension with the San Jose Sea Lions worth $14,400,000 per year.
*Sea Lions pitcher Christos Creswell threw a 6-0 no-hitter against divisional rival Los Angeles.
INJURY REPORT
SP Brett Washington (LV) - bone chips in elbow, out for season
CL Mike Turner (BC) - torn labrum, out for season
SP Warren Thomas (MIA) - elbow inflammation, out for 6 weeks
3B Daniel Dean (SJ) - ruptured achilles tendon, out for season
PLAYERS OF THE MONTH
Batter: 1B Mario Borras (CGY) - .516 AVG, 36 home runs, 51 RBIs, 41 runs
Pitcher: SP George Buchanan (DAL) - 3.48 ERA, 4 wins, 0 losses
Rookie: SP Edward Jara (ATL) - 3.28 ERA, 4 wins, 1 loss
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MARCH-APRIL 2027
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH
*The Sea Lions' Jeremy Rieman went on a 22-game hitting streak.
*By pure coincidence, better known Sea Lions star Mario Llanes also had a 22-game hitting streak. Also by major coincidence, both olayers had their streak ended by the Dallas Demons pitching staff.
*SP Joe Brown of the Toronto Huskies held Boston hitless in a 5-0 win at TD Garden.
INJURY REPORT
RP Steve Vasquez (TOR) - torn rotator cuff, out for season
RF Jonathan Ebner (CHI) - sprained ankle, out for 4 weeks
SP Wade Young (TEN) - torn ulnar collateral ligament, out for season
SP Mark Storment (PHI) - torn labrum, out for season
RP Jose Guerrero (BC) - torn labrum, out for season
SP Antonio Mercado (POR) - bone chips in elbow, out for season
RF Tony Puebla (LA) - sprained ankle, out for 3 weeks
RP Humberto Mata (CGY) - torn rotator cuff, out for season
SS James Erickson (LA) - strained triceps, out for 4-5 weeks
2026-27 SEASON ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1B Mario Borras (CGY) hits .441 + wins WC Triple Crown
1B Efrain Suazo (ATL) wins EC Triple Crown
SP Baron Sullivan (CHI) breaks single-season record for strikeouts with 150
SP William Rapps (DAL) breaks single-season record for wins with 23 wins
END OF SEASON AWARDS
Carter Trophy: Los Angeles Breakers
WC Season Trophy: Los Angeles Breakers
EC Season Trophy: Atlanta Aliens
FINAL STANDINGS
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2027 ULTIMATE CUP PLAYOFFS
KNOCKOUT SERIES
LOS ANGELES BREAKERS VS. SAN JOSE SEA LIONS
GAME 1: San Jose 7, Los Angeles 16
GAME 2: San Jose 3, Los Angeles 4
GAME 3: Los Angeles 9, San Jose 4
GAME 4: Los Angeles 4, San Jose 3
Los Angeles wins, 4-0
Series MVP: RF Tony Puebla (LA)
CALGARY COWBOYS VS. LAS VEGAS BLACKJACKS
GAME 1: Las Vegas 6, Calgary 3
GAME 2: Las Vegas 10, Calgary 2
GAME 3: Calgary 7, Las Vegas 4
GAME 4: Calgary 6, Las Vegas 9
GAME 5: Las Vegas 5, Calgary 3
Las Vegas wins, 4-1
Series MVP: 1B Mario Borras (CGY)
ATLANTA ALIENS VS. TORONTO HUSKIES
GAME 1: Toronto 3, Atlanta 4
GAME 2: Toronto 3, Atlanta 6
GAME 3: Atlanta 6, Toronto 8
GAME 4: Atlanta 10, Toronto 12
GAME 5: Toronto 0, Atlanta 7
GAME 6: Atlanta 7, Toronto 5
Atlanta wins, 4-2
Series MVP: SS Kenny Bowermaster (ATL)
PHILADELPHIA RINGERS VS. MIAMI CORALS
GAME 1: Miami 11, Philadelphia 4
GAME 2: Miami 15, Philadelphia 5
GAME 3: Philadelphia 5, Miami 6
GAME 4: Philadelphia 6, Miami 7
Miami wins, 4-0
Series MVP: Mark Bryant (MIA)
CONFERENCE FINALS
LOS ANGELES BREAKERS VS. LAS VEGAS BLACKJACKS
GAME 1: Las Vegas 9, Los Angeles 10
GAME 2: Las Vegas 3, Los Angeles 4
GAME 3: Los Angeles 2, Las Vegas 5
GAME 4: Los Angeles 12, Las Vegas 7
GAME 5: Las Vegas 3, Los Angeles 7
Los Angeles wins, 4-1
Series MVP: RF Tony Puebla (LA)
ATLANTA ALIENS VS. MIAMI CORALS
GAME 1: Miami 5, Atlanta 0
GAME 2: Miami 3, Atlanta 4
GAME 3: Atlanta 1, Miami 4
GAME 4: Atlanta 2, Miami 12
GAME 5: Miami 4, Atlanta 5
GAME 6: Atlanta 7, Miami 5
GAME 7: Miami 6, Atlanta 12
Atlanta wins, 4-3
Series MVP: LF Rowan Humphrey (ATL)
LOS ANGELES BREAKERS VS. ATLANTA ALIENS
GAME 1: Los Angeles 4, Atlanta 6
GAME 2: Los Angeles 11, Atlanta 4
GAME 3: Atlanta 3, Los Angeles 4
GAME 4: Atlanta 10, Los Angeles 6
GAME 5: Los Angeles 5, Atlanta 3
GAME 6: Atlanta 4, Los Angeles 5
Los Angeles wins, 4-2
Series MVP: RF Tony Puebla (LA)
2027 ULTIMATE CUP CHAMPIONS - LOS ANGELES BREAKERS (2nd Title)
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PART 1
AWARDS
Most Valuable Player: 1B Mario Borras (CGY)
Pitcher of the Year: SP Jason Serafini (PHI)
Rookie of the Year: SP Edward Jara (ATL)
Reliever of the Year: CL Ryan Zacharias (LA)
Manager of the Year: Travis Gillard (LA)
Offensive Medals:
P: Ruben Jaramillo (CGY)
C: Kyle Ahrens (HOU)
1B: Mario Borras (CGY)
2B: Jeremy Rieman (SJ)
3B: Kenny Bowermaster (ATL)
SS: Casey Widhalm (MIA)
LF: John DeJean (SJ)
CF: Brad Hudson (NY)
RF: Pat Paro (DAL)
Defensive Medals:
P: Benito Fuentes (TEN)
C: Matt Selman (LV)
1B: Kevin Berry (TOR)
2B: Travis Capodanno (CGY)
3B: Bill Spencer (CHI)
SS: Dan Price (NY)
LF: Jon Linthicum (MIA)
CF: Adam Engelhardt (DAL)
RF: Ryan Doherty (SJ)
2027 UBL DRAFT
The 2027 UBL Draft was held at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
TOP 10
1. HOU - CF Stef Swain, Frostburg State - Santa Cruz, Aruba
2. CAR - 2B George Martini, Okanagan College - Calgary, AB
3. SEA - CF Pedro Salazar, Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy - Bayamon, Puerto Rico
4. NY - 3B Kenny Remmick, Episcopal School of Jacksonville - Palm Valley, FL
5. BC - SP Bobby Sheffield, Montpetit High School - Porcupine, ON
6. POR - SP Logeshwaran Uppara, SUNY Cortland - Austin, TX
7. DAL - CF Dave Martinez, Utah Tech - Miches, Dominican Republic
8. CHI - 1B Brennan Harlow, Walshe High School - Fruitvale, BC
9. TOR - SP Tom Schute, Brock - Chatham-Kent, ON
10. SJ - CF Teun Lok, Cal State Fullerton - Oranjestad, Aruba
EXPANSION TEAMS REVEALED
UBL Commissioner Dan Gaudreau revealed the identities of the two teams that will be joining the league for the 2027-28 season, bringing the alignment to an even 20 teams.
The Colorado Cutthroats will play in the Western Conference's Robinson Division and be based in Ball Arena, home of the NBA Nuggets, NHL Avalanche and NLL Mammoth. The Cutthroats are named for the state fish of Colorado and will play in Olive Green and Dark Olive Green.
The Minnesota Frostbite will compete in the Eastern Conference's Ruth Division and will play out of Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, home of the NHL WIld. They will play in white and hot pink.
REALIGNMENT
Along with the expansion came the announcement that a few teams would be moved around to accomodate the new arrivals. San Jose will be moved to the Mays Division, Houston will be joining Dallas in the Robinson Division, and Philadelphia will be moved to the Cobb Division.
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D-LEAGUE ANNOUNCED
With the expansion bringing the league to 20 teams, the United Ball League announced a 20-team minor league, the Sprite D-League. The Sprite D-League will consist of a mix of potential UBL markets and smaller, more minor-league markets, each team affiliated with a UBL team.
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Alaska Ravens (Seattle)
Boise Beasts (British Columbia)
Edmonton Mounties (Calgary)
Kansas City Katfish (Colorado)
Oklahoma City Oilers (Las Vegas)
Phoenix Firebirds (San Jose)
Salt Lake Seagulls (Portland)
San Antonio Imps (Dallas)
San Diego Torpedoes (Los Angeles)
Winnipeg Blizzards (Minnesota)
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Buffalo North Stars (Toronto)
Columbus Cosmos (Tennessee)
Indianapolis Blazers (Chicago)
Jacksonville Jupiters (Atlanta)
Montreal Spartiates (Boston)
New Jersey Stallions (New York)
Orlando Sorcerers (Miami)
Pittsburgh Ironmen (Philadelphia)
Tampa Bay Comets (Houston)
Washington Brothers (Carolina)
EXPANSION ROSTERS
Through a combination of the Expansion Draft and Free Agent signings, Colorado and Minnesota have assembled some solid squadrons. Here is a recap:
TOP 15 FREE AGENCY SIGNINGS
15. SP Mike Jacques signs with Las Vegas for 4 years, $33,700,000
14. SP Ray Harrison signs with Tennessee for 3 years, $42,900,000
13. RF Pedro Navarro signs with Portland for 5 years, $52,000,000
12. 2B Kato Hollander signs with British Columbia for 5 years, $57,100,000
11. 2B Chris Greenwald signs with British Columbia for 5 years, $58,500,000
10. LF Mike Rice signs with British Columbia for 7 years, $80,500,000
9. 2B Mike Morgan signs with Colorado for 5 years, $89,500,000
8. 1B Justin Kercheval signs with Minnesota for 5 years, $99,000,000
7. SP Jason Bailey signs with Colorado for 5 years, $107,000,000
6. RF Lane Winters signs with Tennessee for 8 years, $114,000,000
5. CF Burton Street signs with Toronto for 5 years, $118,000,000
4. SP William Rapps signs with Las Vegas for 6 years, $133,200,000
3. SP Branden Gregg signs with Minnesota for 7 years, $135,800,000
2. LF Tony Puebla signs with Las Vegas for 5 years, $152,500,000
1. 1B Efrain Suazo signs with Toronto for 5 years, $170,000,000
IMAGE: Efrain Suazo
UP NEXT: 2027-28 SEASON
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OCTOBER 2027
OPENING DAY GAMES
Las Vegas 2, Dallas 3
Houston 2, Calgary 1
Colorado 8, San Jose 1
Portland 6, Seattle 4
British Columbia 0, Los Angeles 6
New York 4, Atlanta 3
Minnesota 3, Boston 5
Chicago 10, Miami 3
Carolina 2, Toronto 5
Tennessee 4, Philadelphia 1
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH
*Former Seattle Pitcher Travis Grimes signed a one year, $3,000,000 deal, jumping ship to regional and divisional rival Calgary.
*Tri-Stars pitcher Matt Hampton hurled a no-hitter against the visiting Carolina Brothers, beating them 7-0.
INJURY REPORT
SP Omar Ibarra (DAL) - torn rotator cuff, out for season
2B Matt Smith (LV) - torn ankle ligaments, out for 6 weeks
PLAYERS OF THE MONTH
Batter: 1B Efrain Suazo (TOR) - .415 AVG, 14 home runs, 17 RBIs, 20 runs
Pitcher: CL Chris Copes (BC) - 2.35 ERA, 3 wins, 0 losses
Rookie: CF Teun Lok (SJ) - .279 AVG, 8 home runs, 9 RBIs, 8 runs
STANDINGS
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NOVEMBER 2027
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH
*Miami 2B Luis Rodriguez announced his retirement at the end of the season.
*Blackjacks pitcher William Rapps threw the second no-hitter of the season against the Seattle Ravens, winning 6-0 at home.
*In a game between Minnesota and Philadelphia, the Frostbite's Joel Emore and the Ringers' Shane DiNapoli both hit home run hat tricks, but it was Philadelphia that eventually came away with the victory, 8-4.
INJURY REPORT
SP Alvaro Montoya (TOR) - ruptured ulnar collateral ligament, out for season
SP Mike Hammond (LV) - torn flexor tendon, out for season
RP Jake Hackett (NY) - torn rotator cuff, out for season
RP Edgar Arias (CAR) - torn flexor tendon, out for season
LF Justin Kercheval (MIN) - partially torn labrum, our for 3-5 months
SP Jimmy Heter (BOS) - shoulder inflammation, out for 4-5 months
PLAYERS OF THE MONTH
Batter: 1B Tony Puebla (LV) - .434 AVG, 34 home runs, 43 RBIs, 41 runs
Pitcher: SP Matt Bisesi (SJ) - 1.91 ERA, 4 wins, 0 losses
Rookie: C Franklin Herrera (TOR) - .264 AVG, 11 home runs, 16 RBIs, 16 runs
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DECEMBER 2027
CHRISTMAS DAY GAMES
Las Vegas 5, Los Angeles 1
Colorado 3, Portland 6
Dallas 3, British Columbia 2
Houston 3, Seattle 0
Calgary 4, San Jose 3
Philadelphia 2, Toronto 6
Miami 6, Atlanta 4
New York 4, Minnesota 3
Chicago 6, Boston 3
Carolina 3, Tennessee 7
Even though his team was not victorious, 1B Luis Monroig of the Corinthians was named the top Christmas Day player and the winner of the Mug of Eggnog.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH
*2B Alfredo Medrano signed an extension with the Los Angeles Breakers, set to keep him playing at Crypto.Com Arena.
INJURY REPORT
SP Jon Taylor (CAR) - torn ulnar collateral ligament, out for season
CL Mike Turner (BC) - sore shoulder, out for 4 weeks
SP Jon Perez (HOU) - partially torn ulnar collateral ligament, out for season
PLAYERS OF THE MONTH
Batter: 1B Mario Borras (CGY) - .400 AVG, 24 home runs, 31 RBIs, 35 runs
Pitcher: SP Christos Creswell (SJ) - 2.23 ERA, 4 wins, 0 losses
Rookie: C Franklin Herrera (TOR) - .273 AVG, 12 home runs, 16 RBIs, 20 runs
STANDINGS
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