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JANUARY 2028
*Toronto pitcher Rich Nuckols scored a no-hitter against the Carolina Brothers, winning by a score of 3-0.
*Veteran 1B and former Breaker Matt Payne announced his signing with the rival Las Vegas Blackjacks for 1 year, bagging $6,700,000.
*Mario Borras recorded his 600th career home run against the Colorado Cutthroats at Ball Arena.
2028 ALL-STAR WEEKEND
The 2028 UBL All-Star Weekend was held in Calgary, Alberta, at the iconic Scotiabank Saddledome.
*Hometown Hero Mario Borras won the Home Run Derby, defeating San Jose's Mario Llanes by a score of 15-9.
*The Western Conference dominated the Eastern Conference, 8-2. Despite being on the losing squad, LF Efrain Suazo was named All-Star Game MVP, going 2 for 3
INJURY REPORT
RP Kyle Bastien (CGY) - torn rotator cuff, out for 15 months
RP Jeremy Augustine (CAR) - damaged elbow ligament, out for season
3B Luis Guzman (DAL) - strained hamstring, out for 6 weeks
SP Leonardo Venegas (SJ) - shoulder inflammation, out for season
RP Malcolm Long (SEA) - torn rotator cuff, out for season
SP Hector Gorrosquieta (CAR) - torn flexor tendon in elbow, out for season
PLAYERS OF THE MONTH
Batter: 1B Mario Borras (CGY) - .425 AVG, 29 home runs, 42 RBIs, 38 runs
Pitcher: SP Brett Washington (LV) - 1.84 ERA, 4 wins, 0 losses
Rookie: CF Teun Lok (SJ) - 2.34 AVG, 6 home runs, 13 RBIs, 18 hits
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FEBRUARY 2028
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH
*Ringers star pitcher Jason Serafini threw a no-hitter against the Chicago Blazers for a 3-0 victory.
*Las Vegas's always-powerful LF Tony Puebla had a 25-game hitting streak.
INJURY REPORT
SP Javy Torrez (PHI) - shoulder inflammation, out for season
RP Matt Golden (NY) - torn labrum, out for season
RP Vince Helffrich (POR) - unspecified injury, out for season
RP Rich Brannon (POR) - torn meniscus, out for season
PLAYERS OF THE MONTH
Batter: 1B Mario Borras (CGY) - .427 AVG, 30 home runs, 44 RBIs, 37 runs
Pitcher: SP Travis Ray (PHI) - 2.48 ERA, 5 wins, 0 losses
Rookie: CF Stef Swain (HOU) - .278 AVG, 5 home runs, 15 RBIs, 9 runs
STANDINGS
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MARCH-APRIL 2028
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH
*BC pitcher Matt Eickenhorst, one of the oldest players in the league at 41, announced his retirement.
*CL Bob Trader announced a 2-year contract extension with the Calgary Cowboys for $19,000,000 per annum.
*Pigeons 1B Jiao-Long Jiao signed a 1-year deal with the Tennessee Tri-Stars for $5,500,000.
*The Cowboys resigned RP Carlos Gomez for 3 years and $28,500,000.
INJURY REPORT
SP Jesus Ortiz (TOR) - torn ulnar collateral ligament, out for season
1B Adam Sadzewicz (SJ) - strained abdominal muscle, out for 5 weeks
SP Tim Manson (MIA) - shoulder inflammation, out for season
RP Chris Brooks (MIN) - bone spur in elbow, out for season
RP Jorge Gaona (CHI) - partially torn ulnar collateral ligament, out for season
SS Chris Greenwald (BC) - broken elbow, out for season
RF Jonathan Ebner (CHI) - strained rib cage muscle, out for 6 weeks
CL Chris Godbee (ATL) - bone chips in elbow, out for season
RP Mike Leonard (POR) - torn rotator cuff, out for season
2027-28 SEASON ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1B Mario Borras (CGY) hits .420 (lol) + wins WC Triple Crown + breaks career record for home runs with 663
1B Gary DeSloover (MIA) breaks single-season record for doubles with 31
SP Tony Rios (CHI) breaks career record for most innings pitched with 237.0 + breaks career record for most strikeouts with 548
END OF SEASON AWARDS
Carter Trophy: Los Angeles Breakers
WC Season Trophy: Los Angeles Breakers
EC Season Trophy: Toronto Huskies
FINAL STANDINGS
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2028 ULTIMATE CUP PLAYOFFS
KNOCKOUT SERIES
LOS ANGELES BREAKERS VS. CALGARY COWBOYS
GAME 1: Calgary 2, Los Angeles 3
GAME 2: Calgary 9, Los Angeles 4
GAME 3: Los Angeles 8, Calgary 4
GAME 4: Los Angeles 2, Calgary 4
GAME 5: Calgary 3, Los Angeles 2
GAME 6: Los Angeles 3, Calgary 2
GAME 7: Calgary 3, Los Angeles 6
Los Angeles wins, 4-3
Series MVP: 3B Tony Garcia (LA)
SAN JOSE SEA LIONS VS. PORTLAND BEAVERS
GAME 1: Portland 17, San Jose 14
GAME 2: Portland 10, San Jose 5
GAME 3: San Jose 5, Portland 4
GAME 4: San Jose 9, Portland 5
GAME 5: Portland 5, San Jose 3
GAME 6: San Jose 4, Portland 10
Portland wins, 4-2
Series MVP: 1B Alex Ochoa (POR)
TORONTO HUSKIES VS. ATLANTA ALIENS
GAME 1: Atlanta 1, Toronto 3
GAME 2: Atlanta 4, Toronto 5
GAME 3: Toronto 3, Atlanta 4
GAME 4: Toronto 3, Atlanta 2
GAME 5: Atlanta 1, Toronto 7
Toronto wins, 4-1
Series MVP: 1B Efrain Suazo (TOR)
MIAMI CORALS VS. CHICAGO BLAZERS
GAME 1: Chicago 5, Miami 2
GAME 2: Chicago 5, Miami 6
GAME 3: Miami 9, Chicago 4
GAME 4: Miami 4, Chicago 5
GAME 5: Chicago 4, Miami 12
GAME 6: Miami 4, Chicago 1
Miami wins, 4-2
Series MVP: RF Mark Bryant (MIA)
CONFERENCE FINALS
LOS ANGELES BREAKERS VS. PORTLAND BEAVERS
GAME 1: Portland 3, Los Angeles 5
GAME 2: Portland 4, Los Angeles 5
GAME 3: Los Angeles 1, Portland 3
GAME 4: Los Angeles 1, Portland 6
GAME 5: Portland 6, Los Angeles 8
GAME 6: Los Angeles 9, Portland 0
Los Angeles wins, 4-2
Series MVP: 2B James Erickson (LA)
TORONTO HUSKIES VS. MIAMI CORALS
GAME 1: Miami 8, Toronto 1
GAME 2: Miami 6, Toronto 1
GAME 3: Toronto 8, Miami 5
GAME 4: Toronto 4, Miami 7:
GAME 5: Miami 6, Toronto 4
Miami wins, 4-1
Series MVP: RF Mark Bryant (MIA)
LOS ANGELES BREAKERS VS. MIAMI CORALS
GAME 1: Miami 9, Los Angeles 4
GAME 2: Miami 2, Los Angeles 4
GAME 3: Los Angeles 3, Miami 2
GAME 4: Los Angeles 6, Miami 5
GAME 5: Miami 6, Los Angeles 3
GAME 6: Los Angeles 9, Miami 6
GAME 7: Los Angeles 10, Miami 5
Los Angeles wins, 4-3
Series MVP: 1B Tonio Morales (LA)
2028 ULTIMATE CUP CHAMPIONS - LOS ANGELES BREAKERS (3rd Title)
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Looks like there's a dynasty forming in LA
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ZO82 wrote:
Looks like there's a dynasty forming in LA
Yeah, even without their star player Puebla, they still won... hoping someone else gets a turn next season, we could use a bit of variety.
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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: C Franklin Herrera (TOR)
Reliever of the Year: CL Gabe Schoofs (TOR)
Manager of the Year: Travis Gillard (LA)
Offensive Medals:
P: Jared Francisco (MIN)
C: Kyle Ahrens (HOU)
1B Mario Borras (CGY)
2B: Dave Shields (BOS)
3B: Caio Huart (TEN)
SS: Mario Llanes (SJ)
LF: Felix Garcia (SEA)
CF: Matt Beverly (PHI)
RF: Mark Bryant (MIA)
Defensive Medals:
P: David Palafox (TEN)
C: Mitch Jenkins (POR)
1B: Gary DeSloover (MIA)
2B: Blake Harris (ATL)
3B: Wil Delgado (CHI)
SS: Abel Rafferty (HOU)
LF: John DeJean (SJ)
CF: Steve Mullett (POR)
RF: Paul Constable (CAR)
2028 UBL DRAFT
The 2028 UBL Entry Draft was held at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina.
TOP 10
1. SEA - SP Marshall Lightsey, West Caldwell High School - Hickory, NC
2. DAL - SS Ryan Virgili, Piketon High School - Piketon, OH
3. BOS - 3B William Curtis, West Bridgewater High School - Quincy, MA
4. NY - CF Ernesto Montemayor, Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy - Corozal, Puerto Rico
5. PHI - RF Mike Redfearn, University of Michigan - Greenburgh, NY
6. HOU - CF Bradley Smith, University of Florida - Greensboro, NC
7. BC - 2B Gary Simonds, Lake Wales High School - Calgary, AB
8. CAR - SS Chris Lake, Polyvalente Deux-Montagnes - Farnham, QC
9. TEN - LF Mike Lappin, Walshe High School - Calgary, AB
10. LV - 2B Alejandro Garcia, Sandy Valley High School - Montellano, Dominican Republic
OTHER NEWS
*RP Jason Squires of the Minnesota Frostbite announced his retirement. Squires played for the Corals, Aliens, Blazers and Frostbite over 4 seasons and had a lifetime ERA of 5.69.
*Bay Area businessman and former San Jose mayoral candidate Eduardo Gonzalez purchased the San Jose Sea Lions from team founder William Seale, one of the first such transitions of power in UBL history.
*Calgary, Los Angeles and Carolina all fired their General Managers, with Calgary also throwing their manager, Zach Kline, to the curb.
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PART 2
TOP 15 FREE AGENCY SIGNINGS
15. CF Henry de Anda signs with Chicago for 4 years, $33,600,000
14. SP George Buchanan signs with Chicago for 4 years, $40,000,000
13. 3B Tony Garcia signs with Carolina for 4 years, $53,700,000
12. SP Roger Solis signs with Calgary for 3 years, $55,800,000
11. SP Benito Fuentes signs with Philadelphia for 3 years, $58,800,000
10. SP Manny Rodriguez signs with Portland for 7 years, $60,900,000
9. SP Joe Brown signs with Dallas for 6 years, $64,400,000
8. 3B Kenny Bowermaster signs with Carolina for 3 years, $71,000,000
7. CF Bill Monger signs with Portland for 5 years, $85,000,000
6. LF Jonathan Ebner signs with Houston for 4 years, $103,800,000
5. SP Tony Rios signs with Dallas for 4 years, $116,800,000
4. SP Jason Serafini signs with Philadelphia for 5 years, $121,000,000
3. SP Phil Raney signs with British Columbia for 5 years, $126,000,000
2. 2B Jeremy Rieman signs with Dallas for 5 years, $130,000,000
1. C Mike Cardoso signs with New York for 5 years, $134,800,000
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UP NEXT: The 2028-29 UBL Season... Stay Tuned!
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OCTOBER 2028
OPENING DAY GAMES
Seattle 2, Houston 6
Los Angeles 6, Colorado 2
Dallas 5, British Columbia 6
Las Vegas 7, Portland 6
Calgary 3, San Jose 4
Chicago 10, Philadelphia 2
Toronto 12, New York 6
Minnesota 8, Atlanta 0
Tennessee 11, Boston 5
Miami 4, Carolina 5
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH
*Journeyman RP George Mull, currently in Houston, announced his retirement.
INJURY REPORT
RP Bohdan Sochor (BC) - torn labrum, out for 5 months
CF Roger Tobias (BOS) - broken elbow, out for 5 months
SS James Erickson (LA) - broken thumb, out for 4 weeks
RP Heriberto Almazan (TOR) - torn labrum, out for season
RP Andres Garza (ATL) - bone chips in elbow, out for season
RP Miguel Contreras (SJ) - shoulder inflammation, 5 months
SS Tom Woods (POR) - broken kneecap, out for 6 months
PLAYERS OF THE MONTH
Batter: LF Tony Puebla (LA) - .391 AVG, 20 home runs, 37 RBIs, 23 runs
Pitcher: SP Guillermo Ball (MIN) - 2.45 ERA, 3 wins, 1 loss
Rookie: 2B George Martini (CAR) - .400 AVG, 0 home runs, 1 RBI, 2 runs
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NOVEMBER 2028
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH
*1B Mario Borras is already making a great case for his future Hall of Fame induction. The Calgary Cowboy walloped his 700th homer against Portland on November 17, the first player in Ultimate Ball League history to accomplish such a feat.
*Several days afterwards, on November 30, his rival, Portland's Alex Ochoa hit his 600th home run in a rivalry game against the Seattle Ravens.
INJURY REPORT
RP Edwin Bazan (PHI) - torn triceps, out for 4 months
SP Josh Watts (POR) - ruptured finger tendon, out for 4 months
RP Joel Young (BOS) - torn flexor tendon, out for season
RP Ricky Ramirez (TOR) - stretched elbow ligament, out for season
CL Yin-Reng Law (BOS) - damaged elbow ligament, out for season
SS Doug Waddle (SEA) - broken elbow, out for season
SS James Erickson (LA) - broken thumb, out for 6 weeks
1B Kato Hollander (BC) - torn groin muscle, out for 3 months
3B Luis Guzman (DAL) - strained posterior cruciate ligament, out for 4 weeks
RP Adrian Rodriguez (SJ) - torn ulnar collateral ligament, out for season
SP Omar Ibarra (BOS) - shoulder inflammation, out for season
PLAYERS OF THE MONTH
Batter: 1B Mario Borras (CGY) - .460 AVG, 31 home runs, 37 RBIs, 38 runs
Pitcher: SP Ramon Castillo (CGY) - 1.97 ERA, 3 wins, 0 losses
Rookie: LF Roberto Reyes (LA) - .167 AVG, 7 home runs, 10 RBIs
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