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Sberl · 01-26-2026, 05:46 PM

MAY 1981

AL
After a first balanced month, things start to delineate in AL East with Baltimore Orioles on top (28-18), followed by Tigers (3 games back) and Indians (3 and a half). Brewers fell down in last place after a promising start, with Yankees also struggling, going under .500. West division saw the continuation of the duel between White Sox and Athletics, with 1 game gap. Royals in third place, with other teams in striking distance, except Twins and Rangers (8 and a half, 12 game back).
Batting stats saw the ascendance of Tony Armas (OAK) with 14 HR and 51 RBI at end of may. Also notable the 27 SB by Rickey Henderson (OAK) and the 190 OPS+ by Dwight Evans (BOS). In Pitching, Flanagan (BAL) continued to shine, carrying an ERA under 1.00 in June with 7 total wins and a 480 ERA+

NL
Entering into June Cubs are dominating the NL East, with a 31-15 record and 7 games advantage on Pittsburgh Pirates and 7 and a half over the Expos. Cardinals are trying to stay under 10 games distance while Phillies & Mets are going down. In the other division, Dodgers and Astros are battling, with Los Angeles half game ahead of Houston. Reds and Braves already over 10 games distance from the top.
In batting stats, Leon Durham (CHC) emerged as one of the best players in NL with a .960 OPS and 171 OPS+, with his teammmate Bill Buckner (CHC) leading in AVG. Ron Cey (LAD) continues to lead HR while his teammate Guerrero (LAD) leads the RBI stat (38). In Pitching Don Robinson (PIT) leads in ERA (1.63) but Carlton, despite a bad Philadelphia year so far, appears to be the best pitcher of the NL (3.3 WAR, 77 K, League best), 85.2 IP, only 1 less than Nolan Ryan)

TRADES/NOTABLE MENTIONS
No market movements in May

MONTHLY AWARDS & NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
- Eddie Murray (BAL) against Blue Jays, 4/5, 2 R, 6 RBI, 2 HR
- Pedro Guerrero (LAD) against Atlanta, 4/5, 3 R, 4 RBI, 2 HR
- Steve Carlton (PHI) against St. Louis, 9 IP, 4 H, 11 K, 2BB
- Rick Reuschel (CHC) against Cincinnati, ) IP, 3 H, 7 K

AL Batter of the month: Tony Armas (OAK)
AL Pitcher of the month: Atlee Hammaker (KC)
AL Rookie of the month: Atlee Hammaker (KC)

NL Batter of the month: Leon Durham (CHC)
NL Pitcher of the month: Joe Sambito (HOU)
NL Rookie of the month: Brad Mills (MON)

01-26-2026, 05:46 PM	#2
Sberl Minors (Single A) Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 70	MAY 1981 AL After a first balanced month, things start to delineate in AL East with Baltimore Orioles on top (28-18), followed by Tigers (3 games back) and Indians (3 and a half). Brewers fell down in last place after a promising start, with Yankees also struggling, going under .500. West division saw the continuation of the duel between White Sox and Athletics, with 1 game gap. Royals in third place, with other teams in striking distance, except Twins and Rangers (8 and a half, 12 game back). Batting stats saw the ascendance of Tony Armas (OAK) with 14 HR and 51 RBI at end of may. Also notable the 27 SB by Rickey Henderson (OAK) and the 190 OPS+ by Dwight Evans (BOS). In Pitching, Flanagan (BAL) continued to shine, carrying an ERA under 1.00 in June with 7 total wins and a 480 ERA+ NL Entering into June Cubs are dominating the NL East, with a 31-15 record and 7 games advantage on Pittsburgh Pirates and 7 and a half over the Expos. Cardinals are trying to stay under 10 games distance while Phillies & Mets are going down. In the other division, Dodgers and Astros are battling, with Los Angeles half game ahead of Houston. Reds and Braves already over 10 games distance from the top. In batting stats, Leon Durham (CHC) emerged as one of the best players in NL with a .960 OPS and 171 OPS+, with his teammmate Bill Buckner (CHC) leading in AVG. Ron Cey (LAD) continues to lead HR while his teammate Guerrero (LAD) leads the RBI stat (38). In Pitching Don Robinson (PIT) leads in ERA (1.63) but Carlton, despite a bad Philadelphia year so far, appears to be the best pitcher of the NL (3.3 WAR, 77 K, League best), 85.2 IP, only 1 less than Nolan Ryan) TRADES/NOTABLE MENTIONS No market movements in May MONTHLY AWARDS & NOTABLE PERFORMANCES - Eddie Murray (BAL) against Blue Jays, 4/5, 2 R, 6 RBI, 2 HR - Pedro Guerrero (LAD) against Atlanta, 4/5, 3 R, 4 RBI, 2 HR - Steve Carlton (PHI) against St. Louis, 9 IP, 4 H, 11 K, 2BB - Rick Reuschel (CHC) against Cincinnati, ) IP, 3 H, 7 K AL Batter of the month: Tony Armas (OAK) AL Pitcher of the month: Atlee Hammaker (KC) AL Rookie of the month: Atlee Hammaker (KC) NL Batter of the month: Leon Durham (CHC) NL Pitcher of the month: Joe Sambito (HOU) NL Rookie of the month: Brad Mills (MON)