| Roster |
| Roster size |
25 |
| Pitching rotation |
5-man rotation (minimum) |
| Relief Pitchers rest |
If relief pitcher pitches 2 games in a row, he must sit out the following game.
If relief pitcher pitches over his number of innings, he must sit out the following game.
EXAMPLE: relief (3): if he pitches more than 3 innings, he will be unavailable for the following game.
In this case, "more than" is defined as pitching to the next batter after recording his 9th out.
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| Pitchers hitting |
Pitchers hit / No DH |
| Pitchers hitting cards |
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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| Transactions |
Every team must enter ALL of their transactions
BOTH teams must enter TRADES
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| Schedule |
| Number of games |
162 games
54 games vs. each opponent
Click here to check next game number for next game
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| Home/away |
Click here to check home/away for next game |
| Game results entry |
One team must enter game results after each game |
| Regular season tie |
1st & 2nd place tie: one game playoff.
- Tiebreaker 1: Team with the better head to head record will be home.
- Tiebreaker 2: Team with the better record vs. other playoff teams.
- Tiebreaker 3: Pick a split card to determine home team.
2nd & 3rd place tie: NO tie-breaker game.
- Tiebreaker 1: Team with the better head to head record will start playoffs at home.
- Tiebreaker 2: Team with the better record vs. other playoff teams.
- Tiebreaker 3: Pick a split card to determine home field advantage.
Regular season tie-breaker games are regular season games.
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| Post-Season |
| Post-season |
Top 3 teams
1st place team gets a bye
2nd place team vs. 3rd place team in 7-game playoff series (2-3-2)
1st place team vs. playoff winner in 7-game world series (2-3-2)
Team must have a minimum of 70 wins to qualify for the playoffs.
If the 3rd place team does not qualify for the playoffs, the top 2 teams will go directly to the world series.
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| Post-season roster |
Post-season roster is set at the 144 game mark.
Aside from injuries any added players are not eligible for postseason play.
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| Injuries |
The first place team can deduct the number of playoff games that are played from any injuries that carry over into the postseason.
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| Pitching rotation |
You can go to a 4-man rotation in the postseason.
Excluded starter can only pitch in relief if his card lists him as a reliever.
If excluded starter does not indicate he can pitch in relief, he may relieve for 1 inning in each game. Must follow the relief pitchers rest rule.
The playoff teams must stay in rotation going into the playoffs.
e.g., if a pitcher starts the last regular season game he can't start again until playoffs game 4.
The playoffs winner must stay in rotation going into the world series.
The first place team can reset their rotation and start fresh going into the world series.
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| Relief Pitchers rest - postseason |
Postseason "travel days" count as a day of rest. If a relief pitcher pitches games 1 & 2, he is available for game 3.
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| Game play |
| Dice roller/split picker |
Click here |
| Backup dice roller/split picker |
If the regular dice roller website is down, Click here
click the plus sign to bring up 3 dice
click the 20-sided die and "Add a d20" to bring up 20-sided die
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| Pitcher tired rule |
Starting in his "inning number" pitcher is tired if:
(1) he allows a total of 3 hits + walks IN an inning, OR
(2) he allows a total of 4 hits + walks over 2 consecutive innings.
EXAMPLE 1: starter (8): in the 8th inning if he allows 2 walks + 1 hit, he is tired
EXAMPLE 2: starter (8): in the 8th inning if he allows 2 walks AND in the 9th inning he allows 2 hits, he is tired
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| Stealing |
Catcher's ARM factors into ALL stolen base attempts
If HOLDING ON, subtract the following:
AAA (-1)
AA (-2)
A (-2)
B (-3)
C (-3)
D (-4)
E (-4)
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| Holding on / runner's running rating |
When a runner is being held on, SUBTRACT 1 from his running rating for all base running attempts.
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| Base running with 2 outs |
With 2 outs, ADD 1 to all base runners' running rating.
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| Flyball RF B |
Runner on 2nd base can attempt to tag up to 3rd.
Running rating *PLUS/MINUS* rightfielder's arm:
Safe at 3rd if within range.
Out at 3rd if ONLY 20 is picked.
Stays at 2nd base for all other split cards.
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| Flyball B? |
Runner's running *PLUS/MINUS* Outfielder's arm *PLUS* 2
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| Baserunner attempting to take extra base |
The fielding team has the option of attempting to throw out the lead runner OR to cutoff the throw,
If the attempt is made to throw out the runner, all trailing base runners* move up a base.
If the cutoff is made, the lead runner gets the base and all trailing base runners hold.
* The hitter does not count as a trailing base runner. He remains at his original base.
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| Bunting: bases loaded and infield in |
In this situation the hitter's bunting rating goes down 2.
For example, an A bunter becomes a C bunter.
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| Holding on with infield in |
If the infield is in you cannot hold a baserunner on.
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| E rolls |
When rolling a 2, use the result that appears on the while die (don't re-roll).
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| Strato rules |
We play by the ADVANCED rules (not Super Advanced).
Use the Advanced Fielding Chart and the Advanced Strategy Chart.
Ignore all italicized readings.
Ignore all triangle, upside down triangle, horseshoe, and diamond symbols.
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