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Luther to Jet City, Arndt to Maple City in blockbuster trade
NEW CARLISLE- After a shocking turn of events, the Maple City Magic have traded long time OF Drew Luther to the Jet City Junkballers in exchange for Wiffleball Hall of Famer John Arndt and a case of Gatorade. After some locker room issues in Maple City, Luther demanded a trade to Magic Manager Alex Friedman. Later that day, Friedman and Nate Arndt officially agreed on the blockbuster trade that certainly will shift the landscape of the league. It was a very unexpected move a
Feldmeier, Pravecek win AL, NL Last Man In Vote
NEW CARLISLE- For the first time in ORWBL history, fans had the chance to make their vote heard for the Last Man In vote which was on twitter for a 2 day period. Fans had the chance to vote for the Last Man In on both respective sides. Both fans and teams around the league seemed to enjoy it as many different teams came up with their own way of trying to get their man into the All Star Game. In the American League, it was Jet City's Zach Feldmeier who captured 38 percent of
2016 All-Star Teams Announced
NEW CARLISLE- The majority of the National League and American League All Star teams were announced on Saturday as manager voting decided the first 14 spots on each respective side. Manager voting decided who would start on the mound as well as 4 Outfielder/Utility spots. There was no voting for the catcher position. The next 8 next best vote getters on each side were named as reserves while both manager's selected their next 2 players for their All Star team's. Koby Keck
National League East 1st half recap
LA PORTE- After a slow start to the season, the New Carlisle Newts have started to look like the super team that everyone had expected to see after their huge offseason. The Newts have won 6 straight games and head into the break fresh off of a 3 game sweep over the Maple City Magic at the Grassy Knoll. Scott Soos has carried the load on the offensive end with former MVP Noah Shail only having played 3 games so far. It is scary to think just how good the Newts could be with
National League West 1st half recap
LA PORTE- As we have hit the All Star Break, the Galena Marsh Dabbers own the best record in ORWBL at 11-4. The Jared Emmons led squad has been impressing everyone all season long by winning all five series that they have played in. Emmons has led the team on and off the field, leading the way with 25 Home Runs. He also is tied for the league lead in wins on the mound with 10 while also striking out the most hitters with 24. Jordan Smoroske, Denis Jedrysek, and Steve Prave
Dustin Curl purchases the Bertrand Bombers
"Shamrock Field (pictured above) is already completed, 1 day after Dustin Curl purchased the Bertrand Bombers." NEW CARLISLE- After less than 24 hours, league offices announced that they have found a replacement for the Bertrand Bombers. Dustin Curl out of New Carlisle led the push to purchase the franchise and within 1 day has put together a home field, team name, and roster. ORWBL Commissioner Alex Friedman was made aware of the interest on Curl's end and contacted him the
Dabbers take 2 of 3 again in return to The Palace.
NEW CARLISLE- The Dabbers and Pterodactyls squared off in an interleague series in what was a satisfying return for many Dabbers players. Jarrod Emmons was the founder of the Pterodactyls and saw much success there, winning an ORWBL Championship in the early years of league play. With Emmons and Co. returning to the league as the Dabbers, it was only a matter of time before these 2 teams squared off. While the series was not able to be completed at the Palace due to field i
Maple City stays perfect at home
LA PORTE- After dropping 2 out of 3 to Hudson Lake last week, Maple City got back on track with an interleague series sweep over the Saugany Lake White Lightning. The series kicked off a 9 game homestead for Maple City as they will look to regain the top spot in the American League. While the Magic weren't great at the plate, their pitching and defense did everything that they could to pick up 3 wins. Shane Anderson, Wes Ellis, and Drew Luther all picked up a win, allowing
Bertrand Bombers fold after 9 games
NILES- 9 games into the 2016 regular season, the Bertrand Bombers have folded. Bombers manager Bryan Van Dyke informed Commissioner Alex Friedman of the news the night before their scheduled series with South Bend. Bertrand will be remembered for a lot of negative things after failing to finish out the 2015 season. There were hopes that a new ballpark would bring excitement to the franchise in need of a shot in the arm. In terms of ballparks, it is an unfortunate loss for th
Hudson Lake stays hot with Sweep over Cabo
VALPARAISO- After a slow start to the season, Hudson Lake seems to be hitting their stride as we have hit the midway point of the 2016 season. The talented young squad has been one of the best offensive teams so far, and has shown improved defensive play as well. Having Ben McDonald back in the lineup has been a game changer as the Heat star has this team right on the heals of the Jet City Junkballers. As we have hit the midway point, Hudson Lake (8-4) trails Jet City (10-2
