Maple is in 2nd place in the TML Billy Martin division 5 games behind San Francisco.  Maple is used to coming from behind to win the division so there is no real panic with just over 100 games left in the 2020 regular season.  Maple has improved each month so far early in the season posting 10-13 opening April result, followed by a 13-15 May and an early 4-3 start in June.

Statistically speaking, Maple ranks no worst than 8th in the TML in any batting category.  3rd in Stolen bases & 8th in Bavg is their best and worst mark in the TML.  Pitching wise, Maple's staff has struggled with BBs (12th in the TML) meanwhile the team is 1st in Strikeouts and 2nd in Bullpen ERA.  Compared to the past few seasons, the overall statistics for Maple have improved relative to the other contenders in the TML.

Down on the farm system, the once top rated minor league crop is now ranked 20th.  The former R1 phenom Rick "BOY" Hill has slipped considerably this year to #45.  Meanwhile Cherono SP has moved up quite rapidly to #38 and is simply dominating with the Ks this year in A Ball Kingwood.  SP Capel has been in and out of the top 100 the past few sims and currently sits #99.  Both Cherono and Capel were highly bid on by Maple in the inaugural INT FA frenzy in the ABL.

Injury wise, Maple remains pretty healthy at this point in the season with only Domingo Pena MR and Ju-wei Yuan MR on the DL both due back within the next 3-5 weeks.

The farm system features 3 first place teams - Astoria AAA, Sandy Springs in AA and Kingwood in A Ball.

Watch Outs - OF Arama Huanu and OF Pete Moore are waiting in the wings for a shot at the ABL.  There is a big log jam in the OF in Maple right now so look for a move or two depending on Maples' position come late July.  SS Christian Rivera in AAA is also receiving alot of interest from fellow ABL teams.  The jury is still out on C Dean Smith and OF Dominic Owens both in AAA ball too.

It should be another fun season in the TML - Billy Martin division where things are usually settled in the last sim of the season!