New Mexico hoping to break home run record

New Mexico Danger, Team Press ReleasesJeff Hoffman

With eight weeks left in the 2052 season the Danger are on track to break the single season home run record of 278 set by the Danger in 2020. In 114 games NM has hit 204 home runs, a pace which will result in just under 290 if it holds up. The power surge has been led by catcher Ismael Cordero with 35, shortstop Cisco Martinez with 30, third baseman Sam Raith with 25, designated hitter Orlando Lopez with 24 and rookie left fielder Brad Reid with 23. The remaining 67 home runs have come from 12 other players. Lou Read More

Bouvery’s Hit Streak Reaches 28

Kentucky Lions, UncategorizedZach Larson

Ademar Bouvery has extended his hit streak to a league season high of 28 games. The 27 year old designated hitter is in his fifth big league season. In addition to his hit streak, Bouvery has led the Lions offense with his 20 home runs and 60 runs batted in. It doesn’t look like he’ll match his career high WAR numbers from last season, when he posted a 7.3 value. That’s been the story for Kentucky this year. There has been plenty of regression for Lions across the board. A combination of old age and a strong division has kept Read More

Lions Add Eberle From Texas

Kentucky Lions, Pressbox, Team Press Releases, UncategorizedZach Larson

Kentucky sent 2 draft picks to the Spurs in return for designated hitter and first baseman Joe Eberle. Eberle is a 23 year old from Boynton Beach, Florida. He was drafted in 2046 by the Spurs out of high school, and has spent the last five seasons in their minor league system. Eberle is known for his foot speed and his ability to avoid the strikeout. He’s got a 7.3% strikeout rate in AAA San Antonio this season. His 163 OPS+ is third in the Explorer league. Texas already has a strong designated hitter in Ed Ingram, so Eberle’s major Read More

Lions Aren’t Supporting Dave Cross in First Half

Kentucky LionsZach Larson

Dave Cross has had a hard time gaining momentum in his new home. Kentucky has lost 7 consecutive Cross starts, but he hasn’t had much help. The 31 year old righty is tied for the lowest run support per start in the AFBL. The Lions are mustering just two runs on average when he takes the mound. While his strikeout rate has remained consistent, Cross is on pace to give up a career high in home runs and is having his worst year in the last five when it comes to free passes. The Lions will look for him to Read More

Kentucky Struggles in First Half, Hopes to Rebound After All-Star Break (2052)

UncategorizedZach Larson

The Lions will need a few balls to bounce their way in the second half if they want to extend the current 13 season playoff streak. An aging roster combined with a few key injuries will make it a tough climb through the PL South, or even the wildcard for that matter. Starter Cris Colon suffered a damaged elbow ligament for the second year in a row which will cost him all of this season and most of next. He was leading the team in wins with 7 and ERA with 3.51. Hector Davila also missed over 40 games early Read More

2052 All-Star Game Break Arrives

League Press Releases, PressboxAFBL Commish

The AFBL has reached its 2052 All-Star Game break (1 game remaining due to a schedule issue realized too late by the Commish :).) California is on a 11-game win streak as they are have the most wins currently with 56 and leading the FL West with Idaho holding a FL wildcard spot. The PL North is in a 3-way tie for the division lead between New York, Maryland, and defending FCS winner Ontario. New Mexico is trying to fend off Texas and Illinois. Georgia in on top of the PL South but has North Carolina, Kentucky, and Ohio all Read More