Weekly Report: June 17, 1929

Stags lose both SP Edward Mercier and SP Jose Verdier, who came on in relief later in the game. Mercier is day-to-day with a forearm strain, while Verdier is expected to miss about a month with tendinitis in his shoulder. (6/10) Despite a swollen ankle, Guardians 1B Brad Bailey goes deep twice in come-from-behind walk … Continue reading Weekly Report: June 17, 1929

Weekly Report: June 10, 1929

The 1929 Uplantic Association season is underway! Railey SP Alfredo Hernankez strikes out 11 batters in 7 IP on Opening Night, but the Rivals go on to lose 3-2 to the Guardians. (6/1) Taawa bit by injury bug again? Chargers SP Orlando Nunez, 1928’s strikeout machine (164 Ks), will miss around two weeks with a … Continue reading Weekly Report: June 10, 1929

Spring Training Report: May 29, 1929

Spring Training has come to a close, and we look ahead to the start of “real” games this weekend. Teams will now finalize their 25-man squads and begin the regular season on Saturday. A few players have sustained unfortunate injuries, and the reigning champs look primed to defend the Windsor Cup. Here are the biggest … Continue reading Spring Training Report: May 29, 1929

Offseason Report: Spring Training Begins Tomorrow

April 26, 1929 Spring Training games begin tomorrow. Here are the UA’s top stories since the Winter Meetings: 37-year-old touring veteran LF Randy Sanders signs with the Trail Blazers. Some Prissley fans are concerned that Sanders may be past his prime. (11/30) SP Francisco Lia Taawa joins the Taawa Chargers. Lia Taawa was part of … Continue reading Offseason Report: Spring Training Begins Tomorrow

Offseason Report: 1928 Winter Meetings

November 26, 1928 The UA Winter Meetings were held November 14-17 in Plains City, Huggins. The front offices of all 12 teams and a plethora of free agents gathered to negotiate for the upcoming 1929 season. Here are the biggest signings and trades from before, during, and after the Winter Meetings. SP Matt Mercer signs … Continue reading Offseason Report: 1928 Winter Meetings

Offseason Report: 1928 UA Awards

October 28, 1928 The 1928 United Association awards have been presented. See below for a full list of this year’s best in baseball. Players are eligible to file for free agency today. The league may have a very different look next year, as a great many of the players who were hesitant to sign with … Continue reading Offseason Report: 1928 UA Awards

Series Preview: 1928 Windsor Cup Finals

by Gordon Johnson for Uplantica Sport September 28, 1928 GATEWAY PARK, ROLAND, AFTON -- The Roland Stags and the Salvation Brothers meet today in game 1 of the inaugural Windsor Cup Finals. Both teams led their divisions all year and won them easily. The West Division Champion Brothers looked invincible in the first half of … Continue reading Series Preview: 1928 Windsor Cup Finals

Weekly Report: September 19, 1928

Regular Season Comes to a Close Bears sign big free agent SPs Julio Martinezto and Justin Russell just in time for all-hands-on-deck playoff race run as their ace pitcher Yassine Ramos awaits diagnosis of an apparent back injury. (9/10) Brothers pitching combines for 1-hit shutout of Stars. RHP Javier Lia Undun gets the win. He’s … Continue reading Weekly Report: September 19, 1928