Diamond Mind Baseball

This directory is provided as a free service to customers who may be interested in joining a face-to-face, play-by-mail, or Internet-based league using DMB. Diamond Mind does not operate leagues on its own or endorse any particular league. The information in this directory is provided by the commissioners of the respective leagues.

Majors and Minors Baseball League (Hands-on)

The Majors and Minors Baseball League (MMBL) is a "hands-on" DMB "Keeper" league comprised of 24 team organizations and using DMB's Season Projection Disks. Owners will be responsible for managing the games and rosters of 1 Major league club and its farm team. The Major Leagues will play a 162 game schedule and the Minor Leagues will play a balanced 132 game schedule. The home team will be responsible for playing its games with the visiting team sending in a Manager Profile and detailed instructions. The league is looking for owners for 7 teams. For more information and/or a copy of the Constitution, please email the Commissioner at tdecola@adelphia.net. Please go to the league website at http://www.geocities.com/mmblbaseball/ and you can see team rosters, the constitution, and the list of owners. We will be using the 2003 Final Projection Disk for this coming season that will start by mid-April 2004.

Major League Fantasy Baseball (Hands-on)

If you like your DM experience to be as realistic as possi le, then have we got a league for you. it's called Major League Fantasy Baseball (MLFB), brought to you by the same guys who run the National Fantasy Hockey League and the National Fantasy Football League. Full salaries, free agency, trades (of course!), an interactive website and active owners all add up to make this one of the premier leagues around. If you're one of the original owners, you can get in on naming, locating and drafting your own team - from the start!

Games will be simmed in the individual teams's computers unless the games are not reported on time (or, if you prefer, you can ask us to do your games on the home computer - no problem!) We use DMB version 9 and this year's (2004) season disk.

MLFB is just starting up (we have 6 owners and are looking for a total of 20) so this is your chance to get in "on the ground floor" and help influence and shape the course of a brand-new league - make it your baseball home. We don't charge dues at all - maybe in the future is the amount of work warrants it - but for now it's "for the love of the game".

Contact The Commissioner at pepper54@rogers.com if you're interested - but do it soon - the draft starts Sunday, May 20th and the season starts on Monday, June 28th (it runs through to October 31st - and then the playoffs!)

Marvin Miller Baseball League (Centralized)

The MMBL heads into it's 12th season in 2004. While the league itself has been around since 1987, it changed to its current format 12 years ago. We have 24 teams and have adopted the catch phrase of "24 General Managers - Only the Smartest Survive".

The league features 50-55 man rosters using a very sophisticated financial system. MMBL franchises have varying sized revenue markets and are financially rewarded for continued success. We have an automated free agency process, an automated draft process and a website that features tons of historical league data about results, drafts and transactions. We have made every attempt to make the MMBL General Manager experience as much like the MLB GM experience as possible. The best thing I can tell you about MMBL is that imitation is the hightest form of flattery. There are now more than a few simulation leagues who have adopted our structure and format. We still feel we do it best.

Currently the MMBL has no openings. Like any other league of it's kind, we have some turnover, but are rapidly approaching a steady state. If you are interested in being on the waiting list you can visit the site and drop the commissioner an e-mail. We are located at http://www.mmbl.net.

MB Tradition League (Centralized)

The MB Tradition League (MBTL) offers highly competitive play complete with written Constitution covering various drafts, etc. We began in 1988 and have had 8 different winners during the time since.

We will be looking for managers for our Diamond Mind Baseball league. We currently have managers for all 16 teams playing a National League only schedule. Would like to expand to include AL teams next seasons.

Merrimack Valley Table Game Association (Hands-on)

The Merrimack Valley Table Game Association (MVTGA) is a 16 team, face-to-face baseball draft league with salary cap restrictions. We play a 64 game schedule between March and September. If you live within 30 miles of Lowell, MA and have transportation, and good baseball knowledge, you may qualify for membership. Our members currently come from Dracut; Tewksbury; Shrewsbury; Sterling; Leominster; Winchester; Derry, NH; Milford, NH and Scarborough, ME. We are always looking for associate managers, who may eventually qualify for team ownership.

Micro-League Baseball (Centralized)

Micro-League Baseball was founded in 1994 and is based in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Dues are $10.00. Managers set their line-ups, bench, rotations, tendencies and the commissioners run the games three times a week. The new season begins in April. The league uses DMB version 9 and the current season disk. We do have openings for new owners; if you are interested in joining the league or want more information about the league, please contact the commissioners: Reggie Hudson, 972-255-8066 or hudson466@aol.com, or Ken Castleman, 972-570-9194 or k.castleman@verizon.net.

Midwest Baseball League (Centralized)

The Midwest Baseball League was founded in 1996 using another simulation on the idea of providing a league for those who have very little time to spend on the internet but still want to manage a professional Baseball club. No internet play is required nor purchase of the simulation. We use 35 man rosters, injuries, and the DH rule. The league currently does not have a salary cap. You need only to submit lineups, pitching rotations and manager tendencies during a given season and the rest is up to the commish. Any further questions can be answered by visiting our web site and viewing the league rules. We especially welcome those who have never been in a league before and are a bit intimidated by all the extensive rules of other leagues. We don't get too serious as to ruin the enjoyment of the league. We are in it to just have fun. Period. Our league web site is http://www.geocities.com/nomercy612001/Midwest.html?1004789989410. If this sounds like the league for you, please email Bryan about available teams at bkd1961@wmconnect.com

Midwestern Baseball League (Hands-on)

The Midwestern Baseball League is a 20 team league that started in 1997 and is proudly heading toward it's 6th season. There are NO dues. We have an informative league web site with archived stats and records from previous years. We play a 162 game schedule from April thru October and hold a free agent draft in January. Currently looking to fill one opening.

Millenium Baseball Association (Hands-on)

The MBA is entering its 7th Season in 2006. When the MBA ends, the Green Monster Baseball League picks up. The GMBL plays February to July and the MBA plays August to January. The draft for the GMBL is December/January and for MBA is May. The leagues have continuous ownership with 20-24 teams. Contact Robert Lewis at rlewis@yahoo.com.

MLBCS (Centralized)

If you miss the excitement of baseball during the fall and winter months and can't wait for the start of spring training, the MLBCS is the league for you. We are composed of 24 teams and are in our third season. The league uses inter-league play and the dh in the American League. The MLBCS runs year round with the only break between seasons being for our free agent auction and rookie draft. It's a keeper league with a salary cap of 55 million dollars per team. Players can be signed to single or multi year contracts and when their contracts expire become restricted or unrestricted free agents depending upon their age. We currently have openings for several owners and are looking for GM's who want to become actively involved in the league. If you're interested please contact Rod Heetland at I_am_bigdaddy@yahoo.com or Steve Leslie sleslie2815@yahoo.com, or check out our website at http://sio.midco.net/rodheetland/

MLB Salary Baseball League (Centralized)

If you would be interested in playing in a league that incorporates a salary cap (60 million) that is based upon actual major league salaries. Every new season we will use the updated salaries found in DMB and GMs would have to make the necessary moves to remain under the cap. This is a centralized league which will use actual PA for batters and Innings or Starts for pitchers and players will only be allowed to play positions designated by the game. Please contact Howard at HHvBK@aol.com

MossWood Baseball League (Centralized)

The MossWood Baseball League is a league of 10 teams that is run for fun. We began this league in 1985 and took a break after the 1998 season. We are now starting off with the 1999 Season and will play seasons at a fast pace till we catch up to the 2003 season. After that the rate of play will be slower and just as enjoyable. Active managers are needed and plenty of participation is required, but the key is fun. Contact the commissioner via the website at http://users2.ev1.net/~redroach/Mosswood/.

Multi-Decade Winter Baseball Association (Centralized)

The Multi-Decade Winter Baseball Association (MDWBA) is a 32-team league that uses all current players and 160 classic players from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s in the player pool. We will use Version 9 of DMB and the 2003 season disk for the first season this winter. No dues will be collected. This is a brand new league and we have numerous openings. Mature knowledgeable owners are desired. If you are interested please visit http://bobmayhew.com/MWBAinfo.html for more information or email Bob Mayhew at bobmayhew2000@yahoo.com

National Baseball Association (Centralized)

Entering into its sixth season, the National Baseball Association remains a highly-active Diamond Mind baseball league. It consists of two 12-team conferences, one with the DH and one without, to give the league a major league feel. Our salary and free agent systems are ever-evolving to make our league one of the most enjoyable and competitive out there. Currently our league membership is full, but there is always a possibility of openings, so check in with the commissioner, Roy Roemer III at rrriii@worldnet.att.net, or check out the league website at http://www.geocities.com/nba46/index.html to inquire about possible vacancies.

National Baseball League (Centralized)

The National Baseball League (NBL) is currently in preparation to start it's first season. We have a DH and non-DH conference, setting up a similar structure to the major league. There are currently 5 teams left, one in the non-DH league and 4 in the DH league, so hurry and grab your team before the upcoming draft. Email the Commissioner, Scott Roemer, at nbalynx@hotmail.com, or the Vice Commish, Brad Schott, at bschott5@rogers.com or visit our website at http://www.geocities.com/nbl88

National Redraft League (Hands-on)

Don't be fooled by our name, we do NOT redraft our league on a regular basis (it was a joke 11 years ago that stuck). The National Redraft League is currently in our 11th season. The NRL is a 16-team league that features: no league dues, DH, realistic player restrictions, 30-man rosters (rosters are cut to 20 in the off season) and a minimum of league rules designed to make playing in the NRL as easy as possible. Our website, www.freewebs.com/onlinebaseballleague, is loaded with stats and info about the National Redreaft League. We do not currently have any openings, but if you like what you see, I will put you on our waiting list. This is a wide-open league with a rich history where good managers can rebuild/reload in a hurry. If interested (or if you want to comment on the website) contact Earl Sweeney at seahawks@comcast.net.

National Winter League (Centralized)

The National Winter League will be playing the 2002 season, hopefully making the rules in May and June, drafting in July and August, and the season will start in early/mid-September 2003. If you would like to be involved in the formation of a new 12-team league (making rules, determining expansion parameters, etc.), please email nick_tallyn@yahoo.com.

New Americas Replay Conference (Hands-on)

Founded in 1975, NARC is a 24 team winter league that plays its games from September to February (playoffs in March). We use the most recent DMB player disk and feature a continuous ownershop format with a live annual free agent draft each April. Our web site includes an active discussion board with email subscription and our own chat room. Most of the day to day manager transactions are automated through the web site which allows for 24 hour posting and notification of series instructions and results. All series results are achived in our ftp directories for easy access of the membership. We have one opening, and we maintain an online waiting list that is used to fill vacancies. For more information, see our website at http://www.narcbb.org/

No BALCO Association (Hands-on)

The NBA is a newly forming, 12 team, hands on, continuous ownership Diamond Mind Baseball league with no league dues. The NBA will be using Diamond Mind version 9 and the 2004 season disk. The twist is that the NBA (No BALCO Association) will not allow any admitted steroid users on any of the teams. If you are interested in joining, email Rick Efting at nodrugsinbaseball@yahoo.com or check out the website at www.geocities.com/nodrugsinbaseball.

No Fine Print League (Hands-on)

The No Fine Print League (NFPL) is a hands-on, keeper league that will be looking to expand by two teams in 2006. The league's name is based on our philosophy that the rules should be simple and straightforward, and player usage limits easy to understand and follow during the season. The exciting twist to this league is that every season, three randomly selected players from each team file for free agency and managers can keep only one of them. Other than that, the league is pretty similar to any other DMB league. If interested, please contact the commissioner, Mike DeWitt, at mikedewittlaw@yahoo.com.

North American Baseball League (Centralized)

The North American Baseball League (NABL) is a 20-team league just finishing its third season. Our existing owners are knowledgable, competitive, active, friendly and committed to this league, both in the short-term and the long-term. In any new owners, we would like to find the same qualities. Our seasons run from April - October, and we have a league draft in the off-season as well as a Minor League Draft in June of each season. Our league has owners from the United States as well as Canada and we are looking for active owners to join our league. There are currently several expansion openings. If you are interested, please check out our website: http://nabl.zarras.net or e-mail the Commish at: commish@nabl.zarras.net

North American Diamond Association (Hands-on)

NADA, a stable draft league of long standing, is noted for a strong sense of camaraderie, good competitive balance, fairly simple rules, and a long and successful history. NADA, with 26 teams of 37-man rosters, plays a full 160-game season, with playoffs, using a unique series-by-series system. There is a free agent draft in October, lively off-season trading, and a rookie draft in January, giving every team a chance to compete. Other percs include a yearbook, Hall of Fame, and all-time individual and team records. Manager turnover is quite low, with a number of present team managers being charter league members. Check us out at our website, http://nadabaseball.bravepages.com or contact membership coordinator Brent Marsden, zenbrent@yahoo.com, for more info. Inquiries are always welcome.

North Valley League (Centralized)

Named after my favorite movie of all time, the Bad News Bears. This historical league uses DMB v8 to recreate past seasons. We started in 1960, and will be moving forward all the way to the present, in time. We have 25 man rosters and keep only 5 players from season to season. This league goes FAST. Iplay between 4-6 games per team per day and try to finish 4 seasons per calendar year. You get to create a custom stadium for your team. The NVL does not have a fancy webpage or take a lot of work for me, but I recruited 16 of the best managers I knew and it is ultra competitive. We may or may not be expanding by four teams for 1961, so let me know ASAP if you have experience and want to join a really fun league. No dues are required ever.

Oh yes, and major awards are named after Bad News Bears players. The Kelly Leak Award goes to the best hitter in each league. The Amanda Whurlizer Award goes to best pitcher. The Morris Buttermaker Award goes to best manager. And the dreaded Timmy Lupus Award goes to the worst hitter in the league.

Olde Tyme Baseball League (Hands-on)

The Olde Tyme Baseball League is a sixteen team hands-on league using the latest version of Diamond Mind Baseball as the official simulator. The team names were selected based upon the teams operating in 1960. Players were selected from the following teams, Atlanta, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Texas, Oakland, New York Yankees, New York Mets, Los Angeles, San Francisco, St. Louis, Minnesota, Houston, Detroit, Cleveland, Boston, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Anaheim. Any player on the current season disk appearing at any time in the last season on one of the above teams was eligible for the draft. We play a 154 game schedule starting in April and ending in October. Eight teams make the playoffs. For more info contact Denny at oldetymebaseball@cox.net

Old Line Baseball League (Centralized)

Old Line Baseball League began in 1998 in Maryland. We play 'classic' baseball seasons (defined as prior to 1978). The current season in play is 1929 (we finished 1970 last fall), and we will be starting 1977 in early 2000. The structure now is 2 divisions of 5 teams, and we have openings for expansion managers for the '77 season. The league is strictly for fun. Interested managers can contact the commissioner, John Adams at jma1962@yahoo.com

Peerless Player League (Hands-on)

Penn Fantasy Baseball League (Centralized)

The Penn Fantasy Baseball League is a 14 team league in 3 divisions, using the most recent season disk for our season. We also draft and retain minor league players on each team, who will become part of your major league roster if they make it to the bigs for real. We play a full 162 game schedule over the course of the summer. Currently we are using the Delphi Message Board system to post exchanges and box scores. The rest of the league information can be found on our website. The URL for our Delphi-based messages and box scores is http://www.delphi.com/pennleague/start/. The URL for our league website is http://www.pennbaseball.org for 1024x768 resolution, or http://www.pennbaseball.org/pennlite/ for 800x600 resolution. If interested in the league, drop me a note at mwc0914@aol.com

Pennant Fever Baseball League 1 (Hands-on)

The PFBL I (Pennant Fever Baseball League 1) is one of the original Diamond Mind leagues formed. We have 28 teams in two leagues of three divisions each. We use the players from the most recently completed year (currently the 2005 season disk). We play a 162 game schedule and each owner is responsible for playing their 81 home games. Since we currently have 28 teams, we use a generated schedule to ensure each team plays the same amount of home and away games. We use an expanded playoff system with 3 wildcard teams as well as the three division winners from each league making the playoffs. The two best teams in each league receive first round byes in the playoffs. There is a rookie draft held by phone early in February each year. The draft order in the first round is competitive, while the following rounds are based on inverse order of finish. Free agents are drafted in March using a free agent dollar system. Any remaining unemployed players can be signed after free agency, and in June. Trading occurs in the off season and in June. The League currently has one opening and is looking for an owner. If you have any questions, or are interested in joining the PFBL, please contact our commissioner Rob Schwinger at raschwinger@verizon.net and he will be glad to assist you.

Pittsburgh Street League (Hands-on)

Founded in 1991, we are a continuous ownership league. The majority of our members are from the Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding area. We are a 10 team league. Here are the basics: We are two 5-team divisions and the game schedule is weighted towards your division foes; top 2 teams in each division make the playoffs. All playoff series are 'best-of 7'. We have simple rules and try to keep things as easy as possible. The league is non-DH and uses players from both the NL and AL. No usage limitations but currently batters with less than 100 AB and pitchers with less than 25 innings pitched are not eligible for the draft. 35 man rosters--25 players on the active roster.

Our season runs from March until October using the most recent season disk and game version. We play once a week over the internet and try to do one face-to-face play each month except June thru August. If you live too far away to do face-to-face, you can do Netplay. Managers must own the latest version of the game as well as the newest season disk. We do not collect dues/membership fees. We encourage/want manager participation. We want you to play/manage as many of your games as possible--discuss/make trades and talk to each other about baseball! Requested participation includes: keeping your manager profiles current, ability to draft/play live over the net and if possible - in person, modest ability in "smack talk" and a good sense of humor, a decent knowledge of baseball, and the desire, dedication and love of baseball to build a quality team through crafty General and Field management.

If you would like to talk to us and/or get on a waiting list or see our League Constitution, please contact Tim at scesce2@comcast.net.

Puget Sound Baseball League (Hands-on)

Established in 1969, the Puget Sound Baseball League (PSBL) is a 28 team continual ownership league presently playing DMB 9A. We have 30 man rosters and play a 161 game schedule. Each team can freeze from 12 to 30 players at the end of the MLB season, and the draft, which includes all newly carded players and all players not frozen, is held the Sunday prior to the Super Bowl. League dues are $10/year and are used to pay for the annual draft. Managers have the options of playing internet, face-to-face or using a computer manager profile. Although this league is based in Seattle, we will consider STRONG candidates from other states. An active email address and the ability to be in Seattle for the draft each year would enhance your chances. If you are interested please contact Steve Blackman at sblackm@comcast.net.

Puget Sound Computer Baseball League (Hands-on)

PSCB - The Puget Sound Computer Baseball league is a 24 team, continuous ownership, draft league. Most games are played face-to-face. The season runs from the last week of February through June, followed by the playoffs and World Series. The league features a unique (two) draft system. This system helps keep parity in the league.

The league will be looking for two replacement managers for the 2004 season which will use the 2003 player disk. Applicants must have a PC and access to the Internet. Being able to use NetMeeting or similar products is a great benefit. For more information contact the PSCB commissioner at StevensLG@home.com

This league was formed in 1990 by the originators of the Puget Sound Baseball league, to pioneer the development of computer baseball: See our website at http://www.pscb.com.

Pure Fun Baseball League A-B (Hands-on)

Pure Fun Baseball League A will be using Version 9 for next seaon, along with the 2003 season disk. The current season disk is always the one used. Dues for this league are $15, and there are no openings. For questions, contact the Commissioner at UEACES80@aol.com

Pure Fun Baseball League B: a baseball league using Diamond Mind Baseball. based on the Pure Fun Baseball League A. PFBL B will be using version 9 for next season along with the 2003 season. The current season disk is always the one used. Dues for this league are $20, and there are openings. If interested, contact commissioner Mike Thomsen at mbthomsen001@comcast.net

Radically Scientific Baseball League (Centralized)

The RSBL is a 24-team all-DH league in its 14th year. We have two openings for the upcoming season. Annual dues are $25. Games are played daily on a full 162 game schedule, and transactions are free and may be made daily. Our draft is held in late January, so please drop by and check out our website at http://rsbl.net/. It's updated with boxscores and transactions daily, weekly with stats, and league news when it breaks. For more information contact RSBL Commissioner Trent Faust at tfaust@tampabay.rr.com.

Real Deal Baseball League (Hands-on)

The RDBL is starting it's inaugural season. The league runs from October - march, with the playoffs in April. Owners retain their team from year to year with the rookie draft sometime in May/June. The RDBL is a dues free league, and is a fun off-season league. The league has 26 teams and is unique in how franchises are owned. If you are looking for another league, the RDBL could be right for you. If you have any questions, contact Rob Adams at radams13@cox.net or John Danenhauer at heyjd@sierratel.com or check out the web site - http://members.cox.net/radams13/RDBL.html

RBL (Centralized)

We are ready for our 8th season using DMB. This is a centralized league and is a redraft every year. Draft position is determined by how you finish. The draft is on a Sat. in February and is LIVE, face to face. Draft location is in a SW suburb of Chicago. We currently have 2 openings. If interested send e-mail to Dave at vindy45@aol.com.

Retro-Sim Baseball League (Centralized)

The Retro-Sim Baseball League (RSBL) is a small, 12-team DH league with three divisions of four teams each. We play a full 162-game regular-season schedule, plue post-season (six teams qualify). One game is played per day on the commissioner's computer. Scores, highlights, stats, boxscores and other information are sent out on a daily basis. This real-time game-a-day pace offers owners the maximum amount of control over their teams. To promote league parity, a salary cap system is in place, and all players are assigned pre-determined salaries based on their real-life production for the season in question. We are currently preparing for our fifth season of play, which will be the 1990 campaign. As of now (September 13, 2000), I have one available opening for a new owner to take over an existing franchise. We are a very stable league, with an annual owner retention rate of over 90%, and over 80% of the original owners are still with us, after five years. If you would like to be considered for this or any future opening in the RSBL (I will keep a waiting list of interested prospective owners), please contact Kevin at RSBLCom@aol.com. I will gladly send you a copy of the league by-laws, samples of the daily league mailings, and will answer any questions you may have about the league.

Richards Leagues (Centralized)

The Richards Leagues are a group of 7 leagues, each in different eras of baseball.

Games are played daily using manager profiles provided by league owners prior to the games. The league has no salary cap, and you can own players from their rookie season to their last season in the league- provided the players play minimum amount of time. All leagues have teams available currently...Trading is encouraged and you can make modifications to your team on a daily basis if you like.

All leagues are centrally run by the commish. All games are played using a manager profile provided previously. Games are played daily, with an occasional double game day. If interested contact Steve Richards at stever2.geo@yahoo.com or visit the web page with updated team openings at http://www.richardsbaseball.net/

R.I.P. League (Centralized)

R.I.P. baseball league is a centralized 12 team keeper league with an unusual twist. Not only do GMs get to trade for and draft their favorite players, they also get to "kill" their rivals players. Have a look at the rules on the webpage to get a better idea of how it works: http://www.umr.edu/~cmatthew/RIPbaseball.htm

Rounding Third Baseball League (Centralized)

The Rounding Third Baseball league will embark on its inaugural season in April 2006. We have a 10 team AL (with DH) and a 10 team NL (without DH) with 2 divisions each. There are four playoff teams in each league (division winners plus 2 wildcards with next best records), and the league winners compete in a best of 7 for the coveted RTBL championship.

Games are simulated daily Monday through Friday and results posted on the website each day, though owners can play games head to head via NetPlay if they both notify the commissioner by 8 pm CST the night before the sim. Roster changes (MPs) can be submitted by 8 pm CST the night before a sim and will be incorporated into the next day's play. For trades, both owners notify the Commissioner, who will send out an updated league disk - both owners then have until 8 pm CST the night before a sim to send new MPs for the next day's sim.

We will hold our initial 40 man roster draft in January, 2006 (dates being voted on now at the website). We currently have 10 openings - 4 for AL teams and 6 for NL teams. If interested, please visit our website at http://roundingthird.bravehost.com, read the RTBL league constitution and fill out the Guestbook.

Sandlot Sluggers Baseball League (Hands-on)

The Sandlot Sluggers Baseball League (SSBL) is a 20 team league that will be heading into it's 8th season with the release of the 2003 season disk. The SSBL is a dues free league. There are not currently any openings in the SSBL, but prospective managers that would like to be put on a waiting list for any openings that do occur are always welcome.

Seasons Past Baseball League (Hands-on)

If you're a buff on baseball history and love playing in leagues using players from baseball's glorious past, then these Seasons Past Baseball Leagues were designed with you in mind. SPB is actually 8 separate leagues that operate in a season to season draft league format.

We are always looking for new and dependable managers who are appointed as needed. I maintain a "future managers list" to fill our openings. You can pick your preferences for leagues you would like to manage in. All you need do is contact me and let me know what SPB leagues you would like to manage in.

Following is a brief history of our Eight (8) Seasons Past BB Leagues: SPB-I began with play of the 1954 season in 1992 and currently plays the 1969 season. SPB-II began with the 1944 season in 1994, and currently plays the 1957 season. SPB-III began with the1927 season in 1995 and currently plays the 1937 season. SPB-IV began in 1997 with play of the 1970 season and currently plays the 1978 season. SPB-V began in 2001 with play of the 1985 season and currently plays the 1989 season. SPB-100 began in 2004 with the 1905 season and currently plays the 1906 season. SPB-NOW began in 2003 and currently plays the 2005 season. SPB-Classic drafts players using DMB's All-time Greatest Player's disk.

So, once again, if you're interested in managing in ANY or ALL of these historical leagues, please send me your name and email address to be added to the "future SPB manager list".

For further information, be sure to visit our website at http://seasonspastbaseball.com. On the left hand side of the main SPB webpage you will see the section on how to join SPB. Do not hesitate, as we're always on the lookout for serious minded managers in our historically based leagues. I will then contact you for some further personal info on how to join SPB. Or, if you prefer, you can contact me, as commissioner of SPB, directly at: gplunkit@yahoo.com or our webmaster John Turnbull at JTurnbullOH@aol.com , if you have any questions, or just wish to join.

All 8 leagues have annual dues at just $3.00. Each manager is responsible for purchasing his own copy of the season disk being played.

Sidearm Simulation League (Hands-on)

The Sidearm Simulation league is a free, hands-on, continuous ownership, 30-team league with limited player turnover. While the website may not have tons of spiffy graphics or images, we hope to offer something even more enjoyable - a sense of league history! Regular season and playoff individual and team stats, drafts, league leaders, league record holders, award-winners, articles, past transactions; these are just some of the aspects we offer in our League Archives. If interested, please feel free to check out our website at http://www.geocities.com/toadkillerdawg/SSLhomepagev2.htm. The commissioner is Jamie Nossal who can be contacted at drnossal@verizon.net.

Silver Star League (Hands-on)

The Silver Star League is a 30 team league using DMB and the most recent season disk. Our intent is to mirror MLB as much as possible, although we do have a point cap system. Annual dues are $30.00, this includes a copy of the DMB season disk. Trading begins in November, with the rookie draft in January. For a copy of the bylaws and other information about the league, please contact the SSL Commissioner, Bill Galaway, at galaway@comcast.net.

Simulation Baseball League of San Antonio (Hands-on)

We have a 24 team, (4-6 team divisions) league which has no openings at the current time. Anyone who wishes to be placed on the waiting list should contact the commissioner (Shawn W Noland) at SNOLAND@satx.rr.com with all pertinent information. We do not charge dues in the SBLSA. You must own the Current season disk (2002) as we will use the most recent season and move forward in that manner every year. We will hold an annual expansion draft each year in January- February. We have a contract system that each GM uses to protect players on their respective rosters. Please visit our website for info on rules, available teams, etc. at http://www.thegreenring.com/SBLSA.htm.

Shamrock Baseball League (Hands-on)

The Shamrock Baseball League is a 24 team draft league. The SBL features continuous ownership; player usage restrictions that accentuate realistic player usage; NO DH; 32 man rosters; a yearly rookie draft system that is geared to discourage "sandbagging" for the 1st pick; and most of all FUN! If you are looking for a league that emphasizes friendships and fair play rather than cut-throat gaming then this just might be the league for you. For more information please visit our website at http://www.nationalapcff.net/shamrock/sbl.htm or contact the commissioner, Jason King, at adswr@aol.com .

SouthWest Baseball Association (Hands-on)

The SouthWest Baseball Association is a 24 team league which began play in 1988. The SWBA features three four-team divisions in the NL allowing the pitcher to bat and three four-team divisions in the AL which uses the designated hitter. The NL and AL champs meet each other in the World Series. The SWBA has implemented a realistic schedule with double-headers, days off and a continuous pitching rotation throughout the regular season and playoffs. The SWBA uses a unique AB limitation rule that prevents teams from stacking the deck against LH pitchers, which results in much more realistic performances by starting Southpaws. See the web page at http://www.swba.us.

The Field of Dreams 1927 (Hands-on)

We are a year round hands on league. Monthly play. We started with the 1927 season and are heading into the 1929 season. Seasons follow each other with a slight break for the World Series champs to savor their win before submitting cutbacks for the next restocking draft. Twelve teams (minus the Yankees, Braves, Phillies, Brownies) and no DH. You have right of first refusal on your incoming rookies at the cost of draft picks. Basic, relaxed pace witht the stars of yesteryear. Contact Pat at puckstopper07@yahoo.com with any questions.

The Major League American (Hands-on)

TML American (The Major League) began with the 1979 season and has had continuous ownership to the current season. The league consists of 24 teams, separated into two 12-team conferences, each containing two 6-team divisions. The 160-game season begins on April 1st and runs until October 15th, followed by the playoffs. A Rookie Draft is held each February. Annual dues are $25, which cover the cost of maintining the league web site and the cost of publishing the annual 100-page TML American Yearbook and Historical Register. Visit the TML American web site at: http://home.nycap.rr.com/tmlam. For more infomation, please contact Commissioner Mike Landin via e-mail at: landin@atmos.albany.edu

The Major League National (Hands-on)

TML National (The Major League) is made up of 5 leagues playing both current and retro:

TML 1930 (Started in 1927 will play until 1935) - 14 teams 1 opening
TML 1940 (Started in 1936 will play until 1947) - 14 teams 1 opening
TML 1954 (Started in 1948 will play until 1960) - 14 teams no current openings
TML 1970 (Started in 1961 will play until 1978) - 16 teams no current openings
TML 2003 (Started in 1979) 24 teams, no current openings

Please note that we play 5 season per calendar year. 1950's and current both start in April. 1970's start in ?August. 1930's and 1940's kick off in November. Most we have going at one time is 2 leagues. Dues are $5 per team, and go solely to maintain the website. All are continuous ownership leagues. We have 48 seasons in the books and are forging ahead using Diamond Mind. Please call or email to Commissioner Jim Pertierra (518-235-2744) jpertier@nycap.rr.com

The Show Baseball League (Hands-on)

The Show Baseball League -- A 24 team league entering it's 10th year that plays a 162 game schedule from April to September via internet. We have a rookie/free agent draft in early March. There are no annual dues, only a $15 initial registration fee. We do have a large plaque to pass on from year to year and each champion will receive a small trophy to keep. We encourage the managers to play "head to head" whenever possible, especially during the playoffs. Team rosters, standings, trade boards, photos and periodic news articles are posted on our website http://sbl.servegame.com. For more information, contact commissioner Steve Bumgarner at bummer@san.rr.com or his assistant, Pete Brooks at ptrbrooks@comcast.net

The Sports Attic (Commercially Licensed)

The Sports Attic was established in 1997 and is currently running 15+ DMB leagues. We run an assortment of Current Season Replay and Oldtimers leagues with several keeper variations, salary cap, DH, and AL/NL formats. These leagues are played entirely on the commissioner's home computer using the most recent version of Diamond Mind Baseball software when the league's season starts. You are the GM, make all the moves that are required to get your team to the pennant and eventually, the World Series: Trades, Minor Leagues, Free Agent acquisitions, Roster Moves and Drafting. There are no individual transaction fees. Each league has between 16 and 36 teams (normally 24). Leagues begin anytime from january through October. There is a $25 league fee. Visit the web site at http://www.sportsattic.com.

The Texas Projection League (Centralized)

The Texas Projection League (TPL) will be in its 3rd season in 2001. There are currently 16 teams in 2 leagues, and each league has 2 divisions. There are currently openings in the league for active owners that can pledge to remain active all season long. The league will have a weekly chat and a weekly league E-mail sent out by the commissioner. We currently have 3 openings in the league. League information is updated on a daily basis during the season on the TPL Website at http://www.texasprojectionleague.net Contact Commissioner Sef Dresslar at Sef_Dresslar@alumni.utexas.net

Three Run Homer League (Hands-on)

The Three Run Homer League is comprised of two leagues, the AL and NL, with twelve teams each. The AL uses designated hitters, the NL does not. Each year, the TRHL plays a season using players from the previous real life season.

Players receive annual raises. They may be retained from season to season, if the team owner is willing to pay the increased salary. Players that are not retained are added to the free agent pool, along with new players. Team owners then bid on these players to fill out their rosters. Each team has $400 to bid on players and retain players.

If you would like to join The TRHL, please contact John Cooper at jt.cooper@comcast.net

Thunder Bay Baseball League (Hands-on)

The Thunder Bay Baseball League (TBBL) is gearing up for expansion starting in 2006. Franchises are now available for dedicated managers willing to build their team via an expansion draft starting at the end of the 2005 season (October '05). The league begins play in April of each year and concludes in October. The TBBL has a National League (no-DH) and an American League (DH), 40-man rosters (including minor league players), players protected year to year, complete 162 game schedule and much more. Please visit our web site at http://www.thunderbaybaseball.com or contact Rob at RCappy22@aol.com.

Total Baseball Association (Hands-on)

The Total Baseball Association is an association of draft leagues covering five eras of baseball. Currently we have five leagues up and running in the following seasons:

Early Century League (ECL) 1937
Half Century League (HCL) 1954
Late Century League (LCL) 1971
World Baseball League (WBL) 1984
Modern Alternative League (MAL) 2003

All leagues are continuous and feature our unique franchise system, which affords owners the opportunity to use and follow their favorite players as well as their favorite teams. There are no dues to participate. There is an opening in MAL. We are always looking for good backups for all leagues. For more information visit our web site at http://users.bigpond.net.au/ballyard/ or contact Terry Buchanan at tpbuch@bigpond.net.au.

Ultimate Baseball League (Hands-on)

The UBL (Ultimate Baseball League) is an established DMB v.8e winter league, with play from October thru March, a great way to keep your hand in the game between baseball seasons.

The UBL features interleague play, 40 man rosters & year-round trading. Managers are encouraged, but not required, to play head-to-head over the Internet. Once a month reporting, none over the holidays. Simple player usage rules. No DH. Rookie draft in April.

The Ultimate Dream Team Baseball League (Centralized)

The Ultimate Dream Team Baseball League (UDTBL) is a great league. We are almost finished with season one. When season two starts, we will encompass ALL of MLB's history into this league. As far back as 1871 to 2004 will be used. We are looking for four owners currently and would like to expand this league to at least 24 teams since we have so many players. Also, starting next season, we will include players from Japan IE Sudaharu OH and players from the 1950's Pacific Coast Leagues. Anyone interested can contact me at daytonagator3829@verizon.net and the web page is at http://www.geocities.com/daytona820000

United States Baseball Association (Hands-on)

The USBA is a 24 team (12 AL/12 NL) competitive, hands-on dynasty league which is preparing for its third year in 2006. Our 40 man rosters consist of 35 major leaguers and 5 minor leaguers/prospects. We currently have a group of very solid, knowledgeable owners and are looking for a couple of new and active owners for the upcoming season. Please send an e-mail to mimustangs@hotmail.com if you would like to join the USBA or if you have any questions.

United Summer League (Hands-on)

The USL is a 24 team (12 AL/12 NL) competitive, hands-on dynasty league, started in 1996. Our 40 man rosters consist of 25 major leaguers and 15 minor leaguers; each team has one old-timer on the team. We currently have a group of 14 very solid, knowledgeable owners and are looking for 10 active owners to fill open teams.

If you would like to join the USL or if you have questions, please send an email to uslleague@aol.com or to the assistant commissioner at bgdaddyx69@aol.com.

Check out the league website: United Summer League Sim Site . Take a look at the Owners List to see what teams are open and then take a look at the Roster.

Up and In Baseball League (Hands-on)

Up and In is an interactive league stressing Netmeeting play. The league consists of 24 teams. Each team may only retain 20 players each year, so all teams have an opportunity to rebuild quickly. 162 game season, plus playoffs. Injuries, trading and an annual free agent/rookie draft. The league is currently full, but we are taking names for th waiting list. See the league website at http://www.crowellnet.com/upandin Please contact Jim Sullivan at redteam@comcast.net or Jeff Crowell at jeff@crowellnet.com to participate.

Vintage Baseball Guild (Centralized)

VBG - The Vintage Baseball Guild is an inexpensive, 16 team, continuous ownership draft league. The league is currently in its eleventh season, 1937. The league began with 1927 and is proceeding chronologically. As of the 1935 season, the VBG uses DMB version 9. See the league's website for more information: http://www.vintagebaseballguild.org/ or contact Eric Lowder at delowder@earthlink.net.

Virtual Baseball Association (Centralized)

The Virtual Baseball Association is a centralized league entering its third season. We have recently undergone a management change and are looking for committed and passionate owners. The league features a detailed salary system and roster management system and a great nucleus of committed owners. Our goal is to have a league that is long-lasting and gives owners a place to call home.

Currently, we have a couple of openings for replacement owners. If you are interested, please send an email to our commissioner, John Lapham, at jflapham@yahoo.com.

Virtual Reality Baseball League (Hands-on)

The VRBL will be starting it's 8th year of play this fall. The league runs from September-February, with the playoffs in March. Owners retain their team from year to year with the rookie draft sometime in March/April. The VRBL is a dues free league, and is a fun off-season league. The league will be expanding in the future to 24 teams. If you are looking for another league, or just starting out and want an expansion team, this is the league for you. If you have any questions, contact Rob Adams at radams13@cox.net or check out the web site - http://members.cox.net/radams13/VRBL.html

Winning Ugly League (Hands-on)

The Winning Ugly League (WUL) is a new hands-on draft league, using the 1983 season disk. No dues apply. It is a 20-team league featuring 2 leagues and 2 divisions in each, one will feature the DH. There will be 2 reporting periods each week, head to head play will be encouraged but not required. We're looking for owners who plan to be actively participate. Interested owners please contact Rob at rslietzau@earthlink.net for more info and a copy of the constitution. We're planning on getting teams together soon to hopefully begin drafting by December 2004. The first season will begin immediately after the draft has been completed. I have also created a yahoo group with the following URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/winninguglyleague

World Wide Baseball League (Hands-on)

The World Wide Baseball League is entering its ninth season. We are using the 2005 season disk in Version 9. The league employs a unique drafting system that allows our managers to select hot prospects as well as draft - on a limited basis - the best players on the current disk. We are looking for reliable individuals who not only love DMB, but are willing to turn in their results in a timely manner. You play your own home games.

There are currently 11 managers, six of whom have been with the WWBL since its inception in 1997. Our goal is to expand to 16 teams in the very near future.

The WWBL prides itself on courteous and friendly relationships, as well as fair play. We have strict usage restrictions and play 81 games from February to October. No dues! For more information about our friendly/competitive league, contact commissioner Kenn Gorr at wwblball@cox.net


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