2003 AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
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| PREVIEW – The 2003 Mid-West Winter League (MWWL) American League Championship Series is a true heavyweight clash. The AL East champion Corktown Bootleggers (101-61) host the powerhouse Chicago Demolition (103-59) in a best-of-seven showdown that promises to be a razor-thin, thrilling battle. Chicago enters the series oozing with momentum. Despite being forced into the Wild Card round, the 103-win Demolition just pulled off a brilliant sweep of the historic 113-win Southlake Stealers. Chicago’s roster boasts an absolute minefield of an offense anchored by Carlos Delgado’s monster 43-HR, 115-RBI 2003 campaign and the incredible consistency of rookie sensation Hideki Matsui. However, their true equalizer is a legendary starting rotation spearheaded by the two-headed monster of Pedro Martinez and Jason Schmidt, backed by “The Rocket” Roger Clemens & Kevin Millwood.
Corktown counters with an equally terrifying offense built on patient, high-impact muscle. The Bootleggers’ lineup is anchored by the prime 2003 superpowers of Alex Rodriguez, Scott Rolen, and the disciplined, high-OBP bat of Jason Giambi. On the mound, Corktown relies on workhorse stability, featuring reliable arms like Steve Trachsel, Miguel Batista, and Freddy Garcia. Keys to Winning the ALCS The Bridge to Billy Wagner: Chicago’s starting staff is elite, but if Corktown can run up pitch counts and force early exits, the series shifts to the bullpens. Chicago must successfully bridge the middle innings to closer Billy Wagner. Defending the Home Dirt: Because of the usual 2-3-2 format, Corktown holds the home-field advantage for Games 1, 2, 6, and 7. However, Chicago wielded the MWWL’s best road record during the regular season. If the Demolition can steal just one of the first two games in Corktown, they shift the entire axis of the series back to Chicago for a three-game homestand. |
2003 N.L. DIVISION SERIES #1
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| PREVIEW – Michigan Mauraders 82-80 vs. Flora-Bama Mullets 110-52 The seasonal records may be one-sided, but the Marauders’ offensive punch and the top of the rotation make them a very challenging opponent over a short series. The Mullets must get to the Michigan bullpen and ultimately take advantage of their overall offensive and defensive depth to move on. |
2003 A.L. DIVISION SERIES #1
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| PREVIEW – An absolute heavyweight clash is set for this best-of-three Wild Card Series as the AL East Champion Corktown Bootleggers take on the AL West Champion Fort Worth Panthers for this best of 7.
The Bootleggers feature an intimidating lineup anchored by prime Alex Rodriguez, Scott Rolen, and the patient bat of Jason Giambi. Corktown’s pitching staff leans on reliable, workhorse arms like Steve Trachsel, Miguel Batista, and Freddy Garcia to neutralize opposing hitters. However, the Panthers bring an equally explosive counterpunch. Fort Worth’s offense is led by the legendary Gary Sheffield and Edgar Martinez, backed by the elite catching of Ivan Rodriguez. On the mound, the Panthers showcase a formidable rotation spearheaded by Kevin Brown, a young C.C. Sabathia, and Hideo Nomo. With such evenly matched star power on both sides, this short series promises to be a razor-thin, thrilling battle. |
2004 DRAFT LOTTERY – 08/02/2026 – 9:00 PM ET
The 2004 Mid-West Winter League (MWWL) Draft Lottery will take place on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET.
The Eight Franchises listed below will have a chance at the #1 Pick in the 2004 MWWL Draft.
The MWWL Commissioner’s Office will post the Draft order after the 2003 MWWL World Series is complete.
If you want to watch the event live, please join our Zoom Draft Lottery Meeting. We’d like as many people as possible to view the event & chat.
The Commissioner’s Office will send out a Zoom link around 8:45 PM on that Sunday night, 08/02/2026. The Mid-West Winter League will be using this site for our Draft Lottery:
https://www.fantasydraftlottery.com/
| FRANCHISE | BALLS |
| Houghton Penguins | 25 |
| Danbury Mad Hatters | 25 |
| California Quakes | 13 |
| Blarney Drive Bandits | 13 |
| Dondero Oaks | 8 |
| Winnipeg Goldeyes | 8 |
| Monroeville Maulers | 4 |
| Gladstone Gladiators | 4 |
2003 N.L. DIVISION SERIES #2
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| PREVIEW – The MWWL playoffs move into the Division Round as the N.L. West champion Hollywood Vampires (107-55) face the N.L. East representative Baltimore Blue Crabs (90-72).
Baltimore enters the series with momentum after sweeping Long Beach 2-0 in the Wild Card Round. The Blue Crabs also held the edge in the regular-season matchup, winning the season series against Hollywood by a 7-5 margin. |
