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DECEMBER 2028
CHRISTMAS DAY GAMES
Portland 1, Dallas 0
Calgary 11, Colorado 5
San Jose 12, Seattle 5
Houston 9, Las Vegas 5
British Columbia 0, Los Angeles 8
New York 0, Chicago 7
Philadelphia 4, Tennessee 6
Miami 2, Toronto 0
Atlanta 2, Carolina 3
Boston 7, Minnesota 4
1B Mario Borras won his second Mug of Eggnog as the top player of the Christmas Day Games, thwacking 2 home runs, 4 RBI, and 3 runs for Calgary in their matchup against the Cutthroats.
INJURY REPORT
RP Ed Wellman (LA) - torn flexor tendon, out for season
SP Danny Adame (CHI) - torn rotator cuff, out for season
PLAYERS OF THE MONTH
Batter: 1B Mario Borras (CGY) - .447 AVG, 27 home runs, 42 RBI, 34 runs
Pitcher: SP Mark Storment (PHI) - 1.83 ERA, 5 wins, 1 loss
Rookie: RF Shinichi Kato (PHI) - .324 AVG, 11 home runs, 15 RBI, 15 runs
STANDINGS
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JANUARY 2029
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH
*Corals starter Josh Saathoff threw a 4-0 no-hitter against the Minnesota Frostbite at Xcel Energy Center.
*Calgary's Mario Borras went on yet another extended hitting streak, this one lasting for 23 games
*SP Jose Avelar received a 4-year extension worth $88,800,000 from the Los Angeles Breakers.
*In a year of broken records, Las Vegas' 1B Tony Puebla hit his 600th career home run in front of a roaring crowd at T-Mobile Arena, much to the chagrin of Breakers fans everywhere.
2029 ALL-STAR WEEKEND
The 2029 All-Star Game and Home Run Derby were held at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
*Portland 1B Alex Ochoa narrowly defeated Calgary 1B Mario Borras in the final round of the Home Run Derby, winning by a single run, 9-8.
*Once again, the Western Conference prevailed in the All-Star Game, and once again, LF Efrain Suazo of the losing team was named All-Star Game MVP.
INJURY REPORT
RP Rick Rodrigues (SJ) - torn ulnar collateral ligament, out for season
RP Steve Vasquez (LA) - shoulder inflammation, out for season
SP Chris Bellino (TOR) - torn rotator cuff, out for season
1B Kenny Bowermaster (CAR) - forearm inflammation, out for 5 weeks
SP Andy Gonzalez (TOR) - torn flexor tendon, out for season
RP Danny Chunga (ATL) - torn flexor tendon, out for season
1B Tony Puebla (LV) - oblique strain, out for 3 weeks
PLAYERS OF THE MONTH
Batter: 1B Mario Borras (CGY) - .427 AVG, 27 home runs, 37 RBI, 38 runs
Pitcher: CL Jordan Pares (DAL) - 3.75 ERA, 2 wins, 0 losses
Rookie: SP Logeshwaran Uppara (POR) - 4.11 ERA, 4 wins, 0 losses
STANDINGS
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FEBURARY 2029
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH
*1B Jose Chapa of Minnesota announced his retirement at age 36. He had previously played for Seattle, Philadelphia and Miami and put up a lifetime batting average of .183.
*British Columbia's Adan Anderson pitched a no-hitter against Las Vegas, winning by a score of 2-0.
INJURY REPORT
SP Andrew Swearingen (SJ) - torn labrum, out for season
SP Phil Raney (BC) - shoulder inflammation, out for season
3B Ben Fields (MIN) - ruptured medial collateral ligament, out for season
C Mike Cardoso (NY) - broken finger, out for 6 weeks
RP Sam Santore (HOU) - torn ulnar collateral ligament, out for season
3B Luis Guzman (DAL) - concussion, out for 4 weeks
LF Bill Monger (POR) - strained shoulder, out for 4 weeks
1B Brian Musso (COL) - torn posterior cruciate ligament, out for season
PLAYERS OF THE MONTH
Batter: RF Mark Bryant (MIA) - .373 AVG, 21 home runs, 34 RBI, 23 runs
Pitcher: SP Ryan Tippett (POR) - 3.07 ERA, 4 wins, 1 loss
Rookie: SP Jordan Tate (TOR) - 2.87 ERA, 3 wins, 0 losses
STANDINGS
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MARCH-APRIL 2029
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH
*Mario Borras continued to cement his place in league history, slamming his 800th home run at American Airlines Center on March 7.
*The Atlanta Aliens dropped a pathetic 15-0 game to Chicago, registering only 2 hits against pitcher Baron Sullivan.
*SS Leo Tovar of Houston was suspended for 2 games for running his mouth at an umpire.
*Colorado SP Jason Bailey hit the new league record for most strikeouts in a single season, at 159.
*Beavers 1B Alex Ochoa had a 20-game hitting streak
INJURY REPORT
SP Roberto Sarate (LA) - torn rotator cuff, out for season
SP Jesus Perez (SEA) - torn flexor tendon, out for season
SS Nick Talamo (HOU) - strained hip muscle, out for season
SP Malcolm Long (CAR) - elbow ligament reconstruction surgery, out for season
SP Aaron Christiansen (HOU) - stretched elbow ligament, out for season
1B Chris Greenwald (BC) - ruptured medial collateral ligament, out for season
CF Vicente Navarro (LA) - torn labrum, out for season
RP Geoff Mull (HOU) - fractured coracoid bone, out for season
2B Jeremy Rieman (DAL) - strained triceps, out for season
PLAYERS OF THE MONTH
Batter:1B Mario Borras (CGY) - .522 AVG, 36 home runs, 48 RBI, 42 runs
Pitcher: SP John Patterson (TOR) - 2.86 ERA, 6 wins, 0 losses
Rookie: SP Jordan Tate (TOR) - 6.12 ERA, 3 wins, 1 loss
2028-29 SEASON ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1B Mario Borras (CGY) hits .432 + wins WC Batting Triple Crown + Breaks career record for home runs (again) with 831
SP Josh Saathoff (MIA) wins EC Pitching Triple Crown
END OF SEASON AWARDS
Carter Trophy: Portland Beavers
WC Season Trophy: Portland Beavers
EC Season Trophy: Toronto Huskies
Regular Season Batting Trophy: 1B Mario Borras (CGY)
Regular Season Pitching Trophy: SP William Rapps (LV)
FINAL STANDINGS
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Wait...Did LA miss the playoffs?!
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2029 ULTIMATE CUP PLAYOFFS
KNOCKOUT SERIES
PORTLAND BEAVERS VS. HOUSTON COMETS
GAME 1: Houston 2, Portland 5
GAME 2: Houston 9, Portland 5
GAME 3: Portland 1, Houston 6
GAME 4: Portland 4, Houston 12
GAME 5: Houston 9, Portland 3
Houston wins, 4-1
Series MVP: 1B Alex Ochoa (POR)
DALLAS DEMONS VS. CALGARY COWBOYS
GAME 1: Calgary 6, Dallas 3
GAME 2: Calgary 6, Dallas 8
GAME 3: Dallas 3, Calgary 1
GAME 4: Dallas 6, Calgary 4
GAME 5: Calgary 7, Dallas 4
GAME 6: Dallas 4, Calgary 3
Dallas wins, 4-1
Series MVP: 1B William Romero (DAL)
TORONTO HUSKIES VS. CAROLINA BROTHERS
GAME 1: Carolina 8, Toronto 4
GAME 2: Carolina 2, Toronto 8
GAME 3: Toronto 11, Carolina 3
GAME 4: Toronto 4, Carolina 2
GAME 5: Carolina 9, Toronto 8
GAME 6: Toronto 3, Carolina 9
GAME 7: Carolina 6, Toronto 5
Carolina wins, 4-3
Series MVP: 1B Efrain Suazo (TOR)
MIAMI CORALS VS. CHICAGO BLAZERS
GAME 1: Chicago 6, Miami 3
GAME 2: Chicago 8, Miami 1
GAME 3: Miami 4, Chicago 3
GAME 4: Miami 4, Chicago 3
GAME 5: Chicago 5, Miami 7
GAME 6: Miami 4, Chicago 3
Miami wins, 4-2
Series MVP: 1B Casey Widhalm (MIA)
CONFERENCE FINALS
HOUSTON COMETS VS. DALLAS DEMONS
GAME 1: Houston 4, Dallas 5
GAME 2: Houston 2, Dallas 8
GAME 3: Dallas 6, Houston 8
GAME 4: Dallas 7, Houston 8
GAME 5: Houston 12, Dallas 6
GAME 6: Dallas 8, Houston 5
GAME 7: Houston 11, Dallas 6
Houston wins, 4-3
Series MVP: 3B Jared Ross (HOU)
CAROLINA BROTHERS VS. MIAMI CORALS
GAME 1: Carolina 3, Miami 5
GAME 2: Carolina 2, Miami 6
GAME 3: Miami 4, Carolina 5
GAME 4: Miami 0, Carolina 1
GAME 5: Carolina 5, Miami 3
GAME 6: Miami 4, Carolina 5
Carolina wins, 4-1
Series MVP: RF Mark Bryant (MIA)
HOUSTON COMETS VS. CAROLINA BROTHERS
GAME 1: Houston 1, Carolina 4
GAME 2: Houston 7, Carolina 3
GAME 3: Carolina 5, Houston 9
GAME 4: Carolina 9, Houston 6
GAME 5: Houston 7, Carolina 4
GAME 6: Carolina 3, Houston 7
Houston wins, 4-2
Series MVP: C Kyle Ahrens (HOU)
2029 ULTIMATE CUP CHAMPIONS - HOUSTON COMETS (1st Title)
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Before we get to the 2029 Offseason, the UBL has gotten a new, more nationwide sponsor for the 2030s!
Not to mention, some stylish new sigs for the decade as well!
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PART 1
GENERAL NEWS
*Clark Munster sold the middling British Columbia Beasts to Chinese businessman Fu Hsing, to a polarized reception from fans.
*Quite a few teams fired and replaced their GMs: San Jose swapped Stuart Scarbrough for Gary Golembiewski, Toronto has swapped Don Appleby for Andy Tungett, and Atlanta swapped Micheal Howell for Sean Stroud.
*Toronto also went to the extent of firing their manager Paul Luzon, with Gil Nunez taking his place.
*BC Pitcher Phil Raney had his career end early due to complications from a strained shoulder. He previously played for Atlanta and Carolina and had a career ERA of 2.93
AWARDS
Most Valuable Player: 1B Mario Borras (CGY)
Pitcher of the Year: SP William Rapps (LV)
Rookie of the Year: SP Jordan Tate (TOR)
Reliever of the Year: RP Andrew Kear (PHI)
Manager of the Year: Josh White (MIA)
Offensive Medals:
P: Baron Sullivan (CHI)
C: Shane DiNapoli (PHI)
1B: Mario Borras (CGY)
2B: Alfredo Medrano (LA)
3B: Jared Ross (HOU)
SS: Mario Llanes (SJ)
LF: Efrain Suazo (TOR)
CF: Matt Beverly (PHI)
RF: Mark Bryant (MIA)
Defensive Medals:
P: Benito Fuentes (PHI)
C: Shane DiNapoli (PHI)
1B: Matt Payne (HOU)
2B: Josh Wood (CAR)
3B: Luis Guzman (DAL)
SS: Cory Crowley (LV)
LF: Bill Monger (POR)
CF: Alex Engelhardt (DAL)
RF: Danny Gomez (TOR)
2029 DRAFT
The 2029 UBL Entry Draft was held at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, home of the Beasts.
TOP 10
1. MIN - SP Chris Moskowitz, Passaic High School - New York, NY
2. NY - CF Eric Callaway, Texas Christian University - Colorado Springs, CO
3. COL - LF Doug Lacoste, Prairie Baseball Academy - Edmonton, AB
4. SEA - CF Casimiro Montez, Oviedo High School - Las Tunas, Cuba
5. TEN - CF Bryan Cook, Grand Canyon University - La Habra, CA
6. ATL - CF Jim Suarez, University of South Alabama - Santiago, Dominican Republic
7. SJ - SP Ben LeBlanc, Beaconsfield High School - Dollard-es-Ormeaux, QC
8. BC - C Francisco Moran, DeQuincy High School - DeQuincy, LA
9. BOS - 2B Manny Cabrera, Kensington High School - Parlin, NJ
10. LA - C Erik Ott, Waco High School - Pecan Plantation, TX
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PART 2
TOP 15 FREE AGENCY SIGNINGS
15. LF Chris Fales signs with British Columbia for 5 years, $43,000,000
14. 1B Luis Ramirez signs with New York for 4 years, $54,800,000
13. LF J.P. Graham signs with Philadelphia for 5 years, $58,000,000
12. 1B Casey Widhalm signs with Atlanta for 5 years, $69,000,000
11. SP Carlos Lung signs with Houston for 4 years, $71,200,000
10. 3B Luis Guzman re-signs with Dallas for 4 years, $72,000,000
9. SP Benito Palomares signs with Chicago for 5 years, $81,100,000
8. RF Grady Brady signs with Atlanta for 4 years, $86,000,000
7. SP Jose Avelar re-signs with Los Angeles for 4 years, $88,800,000
6. 1B Justin Ferguson re-signs with Chicago for 7 years, $94,200,000
5. 1B Adam Sadzewicz signs with Boston for 7 years, $97,300,000
4. SP Alfonso Gomez signs with Chicago for 5 years, $103,200,000
3. 1B Luis Monroig signs with Toronto for 5 years, $113,000,000
2. RF Brad Hudson signs with Boston for 7 years, $151,200,000
1. CF Jake Deaton signs with Seattle for 7 years, $209,500,000
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OFFSEASON INJURY REPORT
RP Joel Gordon (POR) - torn rotator cuff, out 5-6 months
SP Travis Ray (CAR) - torn ulnar collateral ligament, out for season
SP Ben Harris (SEA) - partially torn ulnar collateral ligament, out for 6 months
SP Steve Armstrong (NY) - ruptured ulnar collateral ligament, out for season
SP Mark Neil (CGY) - bone chips in elbow, out for 4-5 months
SS Alex Lopez (LV) - broken elbow, out for season
SP Adan Anderson (BC) - torn rotator cuff, out for season
LF Ian Kuhn (DAL) - broken kneecap, out for 4 months
SP Orlando Salazar (CAR) - torn ulnar collateral ligament, out for season
RP Mike Leonard (SEA) - partially torn ulnar collateral ligament, out for season
SP Kenny Moreno (POR) - radial nerve compression, out for 5 months
RP Jimmy Heter (BOS) - torn labrum, out for season
UP NEXT: The 2029-30 UBL regular season... stay tuned for a new decade!
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OCTOBER 2029
OPENING DAY GAMES
San Jose 1, Dallas 12
Los Angeles 3, Calgary 4
Colorado 2, Seattle 1
British Columbia 4, Portland 6
Houston 3, Las Vegas 8
Minnesota 1, Carolina 7
Boston 1, Chicago 7
Toronto 1, Philadelphia 13
Miami 7, New York 2
Atlanta 5, Tennessee 3
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH
*1B Alex Ochoa of the Beavers is starting to catch up with his Rival Borras, having hit his 700th homer in Moda Center.
*There were quite a few fighting suspensions around the league: Las Vega's Mike Jacques, Los Angeles's Carlos Miranda, Chicago's Ryan Fox and Toronto's Jonathan Hammerich will all be sitting out for up to 6 games.
*Also suspended was 1B Andy Gray of the Corals, who will be out for 2 games for cussing out an umpire in Miami's game against Philadelphia.
INJURY REPORT
2B Victor Fernandez (CHI) - strained shoulder, out for 6 weeks
RP Jake Bodnar (CAR) - torn flexor tendon, out for season
CF Matt Ayers (SJ) - torn back muscle, out for 4-5 months
SP Ryan Tippett (POR) - torn flexor tendon, out for season
PLAYERS OF THE MONTH
Batter: 1B Alex Ochoa (POR) - .441 AVG, 20 home runs, 26 RBIs, 22 runs
Pitcher: SP Tonry Rios (DAL) - 2.63 ERA, 3 wins, 0 losses
Rookie: SP Tom Schute (TOR) - 2.11, 3 wins, 0 losses
STANDINGS