Record: 32-25, .545, 0 games back
Position: 1st place (tied with Chicago)
Runs Scored: 279 (3rd in NL)
Runs Allowed: 251 (9th in NL)
Defense: .688 (7th in NL)
Power Ranking: 102.1 (10th in ML)
Owner Mood: Very Happy, Fan Interest: 67/100
Last Week (3-4): 1-3 vs. CWS, 2-1 vs. SF.

• Carlos Rivero was optioned to AAA Indianapolis after having a rough start to the 1st 2 months of the season (3-30 10 K's). Brett Wallace was recalled

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Just a quick update. I am getting pumped about all the work going on behind the scenes at FHM. I have NO inside information, I am simply following the Sebastian thread I put up in a previous post (you should too). It looks as if a lot of real work is being done, not merely tweaking what is already in the game. Because if that I am going to call this current game blog right here and begin a new one the moment the new patch comes out.

Not sure if I will re-launch with the Jets or some...

Record: 29-21, .545, 0 games back
Position: 1st place (1 game ahead of Chicago)
Runs Scored: 251 (3rd in NL)
Runs Allowed: 219 (8th in NL)
Defense: .684 (9th in NL)
Power Ranking: 113.4 (4th in ML)
Owner Mood: Delighted, Fan Interest: 67/100
Last Week (5-1): 2-1 vs. CIN, 3-0 vs. STL

• 5/27: PIT 5, CIN 6 - Tough loss, a sac fly by Jay Bruce in 10th off of Inoue was what gave Cincinnati the win.
• Jose Tabata was activated from the 15 day DL and

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Some other players among the league leaders for the Pirates:

Neil Walker: 4th in OBP (.404), 5th in OPS (.964), 5th in wOBA (.411), 3rd in WAR (2.8), 1st in hits (69), 1st in 2B's (19), t-2nd in RS (40), 3rd in XBH's (27)
There's no question the impact that Neil has had stepping into the lead off spot and being the table setter that he has. With out a doubt he is the team MVP for the 1st 2 months of the season....

Record: 24-20, .545, 0 games back
Position: 1st place (tied with Chicago)
Runs Scored: 216 (4th in NL)
Runs Allowed: 195 (7th in NL)
Defense: .678 (10th in NL)
Power Ranking: 99.2 (11th in ML)
Owner Mood: Very Happy, Fan Interest: 67/100 (+1)
Last Week (4-2): 3-0 vs. COL, 1-2 vs. WAS

• 5/19: COL 4, PIT 9 - Lincecum battled control issues all game but managed to earn his 2nd win of the season. Marte tied it up in the 4th with a 2 run bomb

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