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OCTOBER 2030
OPENING DAY GAMES
Portland 2, Colorado 0
Houston 4, British Columbia 5
Seattle 3, Calgary 7
Dallas 2, Los Angeles 4
Las Vegas 2, San Jose 9
Boston 12, Carolina 4
New York 1, Minnesota 8
Toronto 1, Tennessee 3
Philadelphia 4, Miami 6
Atlanta 3, Chicago 6
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH
*At only 26 years old, San Jose southpaw Matt Bisesi set a new UBL pitching record for career wins, a victory over the Las Vegas Blackjacks bringing him to 89.
INJURY REPORT
SP Ryan Zacharias (HOU) - torn rotator cuff, out for season
2B Travis Capodanno (CGY) - broken elbow, out for 5-6 months
2B Eric Shepard (POR) - broken elbow, out for season
RF Ryan Doherty (SJ) - broken kneecap, out for season
RP Robert Guerrero (ATL) - damaged elbow ligament, out for season
PLAYERS OF THE MONTH
Batter: 1B Mario Borras (CGY) - .446 AVG, 24 home runs, 39 RBIs, 27 runs
Pitcher: SP Mariano Gonzalez (DAL) - 2.45 ERA, 3 wins, 0 losses
Rookie: 1B Jesus Torres (PHI) - .429 AVG, 4 home runs, 8 RBIs
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NOVEMBER 2030
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH
*Tony Puebla hit his 800th homer at T-Mobile Arena, guaranteeing himself a place amongst the UBL greats.
*Also hitting record numbers was San Jose's star 1B Mario Llanes hit home run number 600 against the Portland Beavers at SAP Center. One can only wonder if he will be able to catch up to the most proficient sluggers of his era...
INJURY REPORT
3B Kenny Bowermaster (TOR) - ruptured finger tendon, out for 4 months
SP Logeshwaran Uppara (POR) - shoulder inflammation, out for season
RP Dustin Clagg (NY) - ruptured ulnar collateral ligament, out for season
SP Alex Miller (HOU) - shoulder inflammation, out for season
SP Jim Kelly (TEN) - radial nerve compression, out for 5 months
RP Walt Starkes (PHI) - partially torn labrum, out for 4-5 months
SP Ralph Judson (LA) - bone chips in elbow, out for season
CL Aaron Christiansen (HOU) - shoulder inflammation, out for 4 months
SP Alfonso Gomez (CHI) - unspecified injury, out for season
RP Malcolm Loper (PHI) - bone chips in elbow, out for 5 months
PLAYERS OF THE MONTH
Batter: RF Mark Bryant (MIA) - .412 ERA, 25 home runs, 41 RBIs, 32 runs
Pitcher: SP Kenny Moreno (POR) - 1.31 ERA, 4 wins, 0 losses
Rookie: SP Cory Cugno (HOU) - 3.81 ERA, 3 wins, 0 losses
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DECEMBER 2030
CHRISTMAS DAY GAMES
Los Angeles 3, Calgary 13
Las Vegas 8, Dallas 3
Seattle 2, Colorado 3
Houston 11, San Jose 2
Portland 5, British Columbia 8
Miami 5, Boston 6
New York 3, Tennessee 7
Atlanta 0, Carolina 1
Toronto 4, Chicago 3
Philadelphia 13, Minnesota 4
C Shane DiNapoli of Philadelphia was declared Christmas Day MVP and winner of the Mug of Eggnog, hitting 3 home runs, 6 RBIs, and 3 runs.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH
*SP Jeremy Comstock, currently playing for the Beasts Organization, announced his retirement at season's end, having put up a lifetime ERA of 2.00 playing in Toronto, Bay Area, Tennessee, Seattle, Philadelphia and British Columbia.
*LA's star pitcher Roger Solis signed a contract extension for 1 more year worth $5,300,000.
*Mario Borras wasn't willing to let Puebla steal his thunder for long, hitting an incredible 1000th home run at the SAP Center. The UBL may never be the same.
INJURY REPORT
SP Sean Gagne (ATL) - bone chips in elbow, out for season
RP Alex Medina (SJ) - shoulder inflammation, out for season
SP Carlos Lung (HOU) - torn back muscle, out for season
PLAYERS OF THE MONTH
Batter: 1B Mario Borras (CGY) - .407 AVG, 27 home runs, 43 RBIs, 35 runs
Pitcher: SP Jordan Tate (SEA) - 2.81 ERA, 6 wins, 0 losses
Rookie: 1B Jesus Torres (PHI) - .355 AVG, 21 home runs, 34 RBIs, 30 runs
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JANUARY 2031
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH
*Toronto's Jaden Finley threw a perfect game against the Frostbite at Xcel Energy Center, surrendering no hits or walks and allowing no baserunners for a 9-0 Huskies victory.
*1B Efrain Suazo hit his 700th home run at Scotiabank Arena against the Chicago Blazers.
2031 ALL-STAR WEEKEND
The 2031 All-Star Game and Home Run Derby were
*Philly's Matt Beverly defeated SJ's Mario Llanes for the Home Run Derby title, winning 7-6.
*Despite a Western Conference loss, C Stewart Rowland of Calgary was still named the All-Star Game MVP.
INJURY REPORT
RP Luis Chavez (TEN) - torn ulnar collateral ligament, out for season
SP Bobby Moran (POR) - torn flexor tendon, out for season
PLAYERS OF THE MONTH
Batter: 1B Mario Borras (CGY) - .407 AVG, 23 home runs, 34 RBIs, 31 runs
Pitcher: SP Matt Bisesi (SJ) - 1.83 ERA, 4 wins, 0 losses
Rookie: SP Felix Martinez (HOU) - 3.00 ERA, 2 wins, 0 losses
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FEBRUARY 2031
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH
*CL Alfonso Feliciano and the Blazers Organization came to terms on a contract renewal. The new deal will see the pitcher earn $54,000,000 over the next 3 seasons.
*1B Alex Ochoa got his 900th home run against his rival Ravens at home, edging ever closer to Borras's record.
*RF Bradley Smith nailed 5 hits at 6 at-bats to help guide the Houston Comets to a 17-4 victory over the powerful British Columbia squad.
INJURY REPORT
RP Malcolm Long (SJ) - shoulder inflammation, out for season
SP Josh Saathoff (MIA) - ulnar nerve entrapment, out for season
RP Jesus Ortiz (BOS) - torn rotator cuff, early retirement
3B Mario Llanes (SJ) - torn ligament in thumb, out for 4 weeks
RP Paul George POR) - damaged elbow ligament, out for season
PLAYERS OF THE MONTH
Batter: 1B Mario Borras (CGY) - .463 AVG, 30 home runs, 45 RBIs, 37 runs
Pitcher: CL Bob Trader (CGY) - 0.84 ERA, 2 wins, 0 losses
Rookie: 1B Jesus Torres (PHI) - .408 AVG, 24 home runs, 38 RBIs, 28 runs
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MARCH-APRIL 2031
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH
*The British Columbia Beasts grabbed their first ever playoff appearance, and the Mays Division Title, to boot.
*Mario Borras slammed an unprecedented 1100th career home run against the Houston Comets at Toyota Center.
INJURY REPORT
SP Luis Polanco (SJ) - damaged elbow ligament, out for season
RP Mike Robinson (LA) - partially torn ulnar collateral ligament, out for season
SP Dan Hojnacki (LA) - partially torn labrum, out for season
RP Jimmy Heter (SJ) - torn labrum, out for season
SP Eric Nettleton (LV) - torn flexor tendon in elbow, out for season
3B Mario Llanes (SJ) - torn thumb ligament, out for 3 months
RP Ben Harris (TOR) - torn flexor tendon in elbow, out for season
2B Victor Fernandez (CHI) - concussion, out for season
PLAYERS OF THE MONTH
Batter: RF Mark Bryant (MIA) - .435 AVG, 27 home runs, 42 RBIs, 33 runs
Pitcher: SP Blaine Ward (CHI) - 2.22 ERA, 4 wins, 0 losses
Rookie: SP Ruben Ramirez (SEA) - 3.57 ERA, 2 wins, 3 losses
2030-31 SEASON ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1B Mario Borras (CGY) hits 1100 career home runs + wins WC Triple Crown
RF Mark Bryant (MIA) wins EC Triple Crown
END OF SEASON AWARDS
Carter Trophy: Philadelphia Ringers
WC Season Trophy: British Columbia Beasts
EC Season Trophy: Philadelphia Ringers
Ye Olde Wooden Spoon: Minnesota Frostbite
FINAL STANDINGS
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2031 UBL PLAYOFFS
KNOCKOUT SERIESBRITISH COLUMBIA BEASTS VS. CALGARY COWBOYS
GAME 1: Calgary 2, British Columbia 7
GAME 2: Calgary 4, British Columbia 8
GAME 3: British Columbia 2, Calgary 3
GAME 4: British Columbia 5, Calgary 10
GAME 5: Calgary 3, British Columbia 5
GAME 6: British Columbia 12, Calgary 7
British Columbia wins, 4-2
Series MVP: RF Masayuki Iwamoto (BC)
DALLAS DEMONS VS. PORTLAND BEAVERS
GAME 1: Portland 6, Dallas 8
GAME 2: Portland 9, Dallas 3
GAME 3: Dallas 0, Portland 16
GAME 4: Dallas 7, Portland 8
GAME 5: Portland 0, Dallas 3
GAME 6: Dallas 3, Portland 4
Portland wins, 4-2
Series MVP: 3B Alex Ochoa (POR)
PHILADELPHIA RINGERS VS. TORONTO HUSKIES
GAME 1: Toronto 3, Philadelphia 6
GAME 2: Toronto 1, Philadelphia 7
GAME 3: Philadelphia 5, Toronto 8
GAME 4: Philadelphia 7, Toronto 6
GAME 5: Toronto 1, Philadelphia 3
Philadelphia wins, 4-1
Series MVP: 1B Jesus Torres (PHI)
CHICAGO BLAZERS VS. MIAMI CORALS
GAME 1: Miami 8, Chicago 9
GAME 2: Miami 6, Chicago 3
GAME 3: Chicago 6, Miami 4
GAME 4: Chicago 2, Miami 10
GAME 5: Miami 10, Chicago 4
GAME 6: Chicago 5, Miami 1
GAME 7: Miami 3, Chicago 2
Miami wins, 4-3
Series MVP: RF Mark Bryant (MIA)
CONFERENCE FINALS
BRITISH COLUMBIA BEASTS VS. PORTLAND BEAVERS
GAME 1: Portland 3, British Columbia 4
GAME 2: Portland 2, British Columbia 7
GAME 3: British Columbia 7, Portland 8
GAME 4: British Columbia 5, Portland 7
GAME 5: Portland 5, British Columbia 3
GAME 6: British Columbia 2, Portland 1
GAME 7: Portland 2, British Columbia 3
British Columbia wins, 4-3
Series MVP: LF Austen Morales (BC)
PHILADELPHIA RINGERS VS. MIAMI CORALS
GAME 1: Miami 8, Philadelphia 1
GAME 2: Miami 6, Philadelphia 13
GAME 3: Philadelphia 1, Miami 2
GAME 4: Philadelphia 4, Miami 6
GAME 5: Miami 5, Philadelphia 4
Miami wins, 4-1
Series MVP: RF Mark Bryant (MIA)
BRITISH COLUMBIA BEASTS VS. MIAMI CORALS
GAME 1: British Columbia 3, Miami 8
GAME 2: British Columbia 1, Miami 5
GAME 3: Miami 4, British Columbia 0
GAME 4: Miami 6, British Columbia 5
Miami wins, 4-0
Series MVP: RF Mark Bryant (MIA)
2031 ULTIMATE CUP CHAMPIONS - MIAMI CORALS (1st Title)
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PART 1
AWARDS
Most Valuable Player: 1B Mario Borras (CGY)
Pitcher of the Year: SP Eddie Vasquez (ATL)
Rookie of the Year: 1B Jesus Torres (PHI)
Reliever of the Year: CL Ray Harrison (LV)
Manager of the Year: Rodrik Perez (PHI)
Offensive Medals:
P: Jason Bailey (COL)
C: Travis de la Paz (MIA)
1B: Mario Borras (CGY)
2B: James Erickson (LA)
3B: Danny Gomez (TOR)
SS: Dan Price (NY)
LF: Austen Morales (BC)
CF: Jerry Holtz (BC)
RF: Mark Bryant MIA
Defensive Medals:
P: Tom Schute (TOR)
C: Shane DiNapoli (PHI)
1B: Casey Widhalm (ATL)
2B: Matt Smith (LV)
3B: Andrew Shaw (PHI)
SS: Adam Ferrell (HOU)
LF: Bill Monger (BC)
CF: Stef Swain (HOU)
RF: Adam Engelhardt (DAL)
2031 UBL DRAFT
The 2031 Ultimate Ball League Draft was hosted by the Wortham Theater Center in Houston, Texas.
TOP 10
1. TEN - SP Cameron Anderson, UMBC - Franklin, MA
2. NY - 3B Rico Carmona, Bradley - Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
3. COL - 1B Ruben Cerda, Shepherd - Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic
4. ATL - SS Chris Olson, Fredericktown High School - Fredericktown, OH
5. SEA - RF Cobus Gale, Catholic Central High School - Savaneta, Aruba
6. CAR - SP Bill Rafuse, Okotoks Dawgs Academy - Medicine Hat, AB
7. MIN - C Ben Henderson, UMass Lowell - Vails Gate, NY
8. LA - 1B Harry Kinstler, Southern Mississippi - St. John, IN
9. SJ - SP Alex Dones, Stony Point High School - Round Rock, TX
10. ATL - LF Brett O'Malley, King High School - Burlington, ON
THE REVOLVING DOOR
Portland fires general manager Chris Casteneda, replaces with Juan Cano
Dallas fires manager Dan Walker, replaces with Marcos Polanco
New York fires general manager Justin Park and manager Pete McPeters, replaces with Santiago Salazar and Geoff Mull
Minnesota fires general manager Alvin Desjardins and manager Jared Dau, replaces with Bret Fielding and Jamie Enlow
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2031 UBL OFFSEASON
PART 2
TOP 15 FREE AGENCY SIGNINGS
15. CL Andrew Kear signs with Seattle for 3 years, $23,400,000
14. CL Craig Summers signs with Colorado for 3 years, $44,400,000
13. CL Alfonso Feliciano re-signs with Chicago for 3 years, $54,000,000
12. 1B Grady Brady signs with British Columbia for 4 years, $58,000,000
11. 1B Caio Huart signs with Boston for 5 years, $64,500,000
10. 2B William Romero signed with Minnesota for 5 years, $69,300,000
9. SP Jason Bailey signs with Tennessee for 3 years, $80,000,000
8. CF Jerry Holtz signs with Colorado for 6 years, $81,000,000
7. SP Eric Crum signs with Portland for 4 years, $80,800,000
6. 1B Alex Ochoa signs with Atlanta for 3 years, $88,800,000
5. SP Mariano Gonzalez signs with New York for 5 years, $110,800,000
4. 3B Daniel Dean signs with Dallas for 7 years, $137,200,000
3. SP Ramon Castillo signs with Carolina for 7 years, $137,200,000
2. SP Blaine Ward re-signs with Chicago for 7 years, $148,100,000
1. C Kyle Ahrens signs with Chicago for 7 years, $154,200,000
OFFSEASON/PRESEASON INJURY REPORT
RP Chris Clawson (LV) - torn ulnar collateral ligament, out for season
RP D.J. Garza (SJ) - sore shoulder, out for 5 months
SP Mark Neil (CGY) - shoulder inflammation, out for 6 months
RP Max Forsythe (LV) - shoulder inflammation, out for 5 months
SP Guillermo Ball (LA) - torn rotator cuff, out for season
SP Jason Serafini (PHI) - torn labrum, out for 6 months
C Eric Greene (CHI) - torn meniscus, out for 5 months
RP Adam Brown (CAR) - torn labrum, out for season
RP Eric Burrell (SEA) - torn flexor tendon in elbow, out for season
1B Jonathan Urbina (TEN) - partially torn labrum, out for 4 months
SP Matt Bisesi (SJ) - partially torn labrum, out for 5-6 weeks
CL Tomohisa Yoneyama (MIA) - shoulder inflammation, out for 6 months
UP NEXT: The 2031-32 UBL Regular Season... Stay Tuned!
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2031-32
OCTOBER-NOVEMBER 2031
OPENING DAY
Colorado 0, Houston 10
Dallas 9, Seattle 4
Calgary 5, Las Vegas 1
Los Angeles 1, Portland 2
San Jose 2, British Columbia 4
Chicago 3, Toronto 2
Carolina 5, Atlanta 6
New York 8, Tennessee 6
Boston 2, Miami 6
Philadelphia 8, Minnesota 1
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH
*It was a big month for home run records: Miami's Mark Bryant hit his 700th, Las Vegas's Tony Puebla hit his 900th, and LA's Tonio Morales hit his 600th.
*Mario Borras had a 23-game hitting streak.
*Houston 1B Jared Ross hit a single, a double, a triple and a home run against Los Angeles for a narrow 11-10 victory.
*Also in Houston, southpaw Kenny Moreno threw a no-hitter against Los Angeles in a different game, winning 4-0.
INJURY REPORT
SS Josh Massey (COL) - ruptured achilles tendon, out for 6 months
RP Frantz Tiel (SEA) - partially torn ulnar collateral ligament, out for 6 months
SP Baron Sullivan (CHI) - partially torn ulnar collateral ligament, out for season
CL Nate St. John (HOU) - torn rotator cuff, out for season
SP Cesar Campos (CGY) - stretched elbow ligament, out for season
RP Alex Lezama (SEA) - broken elbow, out for 4 months
SP Jaden Finley (TOR) - torn rotator cuff, out for season
RP Manny Reyes (MIN) - torn rotator cuff, out for season
SP Mauricio Hernandez (NY) - ruptured ulnar collateral ligament, out for season
RP Roberto Sarate (DAL) - torn meniscus, out for 4 months
PLAYERS OF THE MONTH
Batter: 1B Mario Borras (CGY) - .379 AVG, 28 home runs, 45 RBIs, 37 runs
Pitcher: SP Cain Yeatman (CHI) - 2.64 ERA, 5 wins, 1 loss
Rookie: Pedro Salazar (SEA) - .276 AVG, 13 home runs, 24 RBIs, 24 runs
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