Seasons Past Baseball Newsletter

Future Expansion changes

Effective immediately, the Rules Committee has unanimously approved by a vote of 10-0, the following changes beginning with the SPB-60 (1961 Season) and SPB-4 (1993 season - For those that are in that league to, including that the info purposes as well). Beginning with those seasons, Seasons Past Baseball will be changing the way that we conduct Expansion Drafts.

In the past, we have used the actual real life expansion players for these teams, and required managers to only select from that expansion player pool from that season. Most of us have already played through these seasons at least once, and it gets quite challenging, especially with the drafts, so know who is an expansion player sometimes and who’s not. As we found in our most current 1968 draft, it can be quite confusing.

But that was not the most important reason. We really wanted to change things up a bit and allow our current managers to potentially own some of these players (Whom no one outside of expansion teams have really ever had) down the line. In addition, we believe changing to a protection and draft format the will result and a very exciting period of real drafting decisions and trading leading up to and during these seasons. It will also add a new dimension to our Rookie Draft Pool, which should be greatly strengthened over the next few seasons in both SPB-60 and SPB-4 with these new players. Most of all, we feel that it will give a new Expansion manager an even better shot at not only competing sooner, but the ability to build their own team, the way they want to build it.

So, with that said, beginning with the SPB-60 (1961 Season) and SPB-4 (1993 season), we will be no longer using the “Actual” Expansion Teams for these drafts and will move to a real expansion draft format where the teams choose their protected players (Formats for 1961,1962 and 1993 are below).

With still being (4) years out from these seasons, we feel the impact should be minimal, though we do recognize that there will be some isolated cases of teams who have these “former” expansion players, whom they will now get to keep. Most of the good young expansion players in these seasons have not been drafted yet, but there are a few good ones, and for those who have them, from here forward, they are part of that team and that team will not lose them unless you choose not to protect them when the time comes. To be clear, there was never going to be a “perfect” time to make this change with 6 leagues, but in evaluating this, there probably was not a better time with minimal impact than right now.

You will note that each format is a little different depending on the season, and number of teams, but we tried to keep it as consistent as we could. We also conducted some mock drafts to determine what number of protected players each season would put the expansion teams in a position where they could at the very least be somewhat competitive and be in a position where could have at least one (1) marquee talent right away. We feel strongly that starting the teams with each team’s 15th best player is fair, and that the remaining allocation of players is fair as well. Beginning with these seasons, the Expansion teams will also draft 1-2 in the drafts, before the lottery teams. Because of this, during expansion seasons ONLY, we will be waiving the rule regarding appearing in consecutive lotteries. We also decided that since teams will be losing players in these seasons to expansion that during these seasons there will be no Phase 2 drafts, to minimize the existing team’s player losses.

Because we have already conducted the SPB-2 1969 Expansion Draft, these teams will remain in place the SPB-2 (1969) owners will still lose these actual expansion players from the Expos, Royals, Padres and Pilots. 1969 Teams will also still draft in the order determined prior to the draft, which is right after the 1969 lottery. So all stays the same as it was for 1969, because all of it has already happened. We do not yet have the plans for SPB-2 (1977), which is 10 years away and SPB-4 (1998), also 10 years away, but they will likely be similar to the 1993 plan. We have a while before those happen.

We hope you all enjoy this new twist to SPB. It is several years away still, but as we said, it will have an immediate impact on our drafts and your future planning as well, so we thought it was very important If we were going to make this change, to do it now, so that each of you have plenty of time to prepare.

Sincerely,
Your Seasons Past Baseball Rules Committee (Gary Plunkitt, John Turnbull, Mike See, Chris Williams, Joe DeZarlo, Don Rahn, Terry Baxter, Rich Applegate, John Ungashick, Rick Ryan)

Expansion Draft Rules 1961 and 1962:

Round 1 Expansion

1. Existing SPB-II teams will be allowed to protect 14 players prior to the Round 1 of the Expansion Draft. All players on a roster will be eligible for the expansion draft, included un-carded players. There will also be no 10-5 or Military exemptions for the expansion draft.
2. The Expansion teams will draft players from the existing teams unprotected rosters in a snaked format (1-2-2-1-1-2-2-1-1 etc.) until each Expansion team has a roster of 21 players (This number will be 28 in 1962).
3. Existing teams will lose a maximum of 3 players to the Expansion draft in Round 1 before their roster is locked down. (In 1962 Round 1, each team will lose 4 players)
4. Once an existing team has lost their max number of players for Phase 1, their roster will be locked down and they will be allowed to pull back (2) two more players for protection.

Round 2 Expansion

5. Phase II of the Expansion Draft takes place after the Existing teams have submitted (2) additional pullbacks. As in Round 1, no team may lose more than 3 players before they are locked down (This number will be reduced to two (2) in 1962), so the max number of players a team can lose in the expansion draft is still 6 for both.
6. Round II will be a snaked format (reverse of Phase I).
7. The Expansion teams will be allowed to draft until their roster reaches 35.

Rule Changes during Expansion Seasons:
1. There will be NO Phase 2 Draft after the Rookie Draft during the 1961 or 1962 expansion seasons.
2. Expansion teams will pick 1-2 in the Phase 1 Draft during their first season.
3. During Expansion seasons, the restrictions on the SPB Lottery will be suspended as lottery teams will be picking 3-6, so a team will be allowed to appear two seasons in a row following an expansion season.
4. Once the trade deadline is completed in the season prior to expansion, no trades will be allowed and all rosters will be frozen prior to the following seasons Expansion Draft.
5. In 1962, the 1961 Expansion Teams WILL NOT participate in the Expansion Draft (meaning they will not be eligible to lose any players)

September 25, 2012
June Stats and Power rankings posted
DAYTON, OH - The stats for June of the 1952 season are now posted. The Wabash Six has a 4 game lead in the AL with the Titans giving them a chase. The Joliet Jakes emerges above .500 and holds a 2 game lead over the Lakers who are at .500.

July 13, 2012
New Manager on board
FRANKFORT, IN - Vin Onstott has decided to leave SPB 60 immediately, and I have a new manager in place to replace him already. Rick Ryan, a manager most all of you know personally will be taking over Vin's old St. Clare Shores Marineers, and he will be sending you the MP's for his April series out right away, maybe even tonight. But if not tonight, he will have them out Monday morning. I know several of you had inquired about these MP's which had not been sent this month by Vin. I will also be forwarding the MP's for Marineers MP's to Rick, if I had copies of from managers who had sent their April profiles to Vin, and IF you cc'ed me with them. If I do not have all that he (Rick) needs, I will contact certain managers to send the MP's again to Rick. Please bear with us on this early season change.

April 7, 2012
52 Free Agents rewarded
FRANKFORT, IN -I am announcing that our 2 free agents have been awarded, ahead of time, because our two teams with the worst records in 1951 have already staked a claim, and thereby are awarded the 2 players.

1B/OF George Wilson was awarded to the Schenectady Patriots (Don Rahn). (38 wins)
3B Hal Bevan goes to the East Kenosha Lakers (Dave Lauer). (45 wins).

Thanks to all who sent claims in. The next send of league files for 1952 will include these players on the proper rosters.

March 25, 2012
52 Draft call for protected rosters
FRANKFORT, IN - I am calling for protected rosters to be due no later than next Sunday, April 1st. The following list will give the number of players each team may protect this year:

20 Players
Schenectady Patriots (Don Rahn)
East Kenosha Lakers (Dave Lauer)
Riverside Robbers (John Turnbull)
Newark Bears (Joe DeZarlo)

19 Players
Wabash Six (Bill Lanke)
Mound City Saints (Rich Applegate)
Masillon Tigers (John Ungashick)
Joliet Jakes (Terry Baxter)
Louisiana Lightning (Mike See)
St. Clare Shores Mariners (Vin Onstott)

18 Players
Frankfort Frigates (Gary Plunkitt)
Raleigh Tarheels (Steve Lehman)
Asbury Park Titans (
New Bedford Ahabs (Chris Williams)

The reason I am calling for these already, is that with the double drafts at the end of April, and the fact that I am still trying to get the the 1975 files out by April 1st, we have to get things set up a bit early, so that all managers will be able to have their draft plans in place by 4/28. Calling early on 1952 allows those drafting in both drafts to have the time they will need to prepare for 2 of them on the same weekend. Sorry for the confusion on the first email. Of course, trading for all players can continue through next Sunday, or when all proteted rosters are received, whichever comes first. After all P2 rosters are in, trading will then be limited to only the protected players from that point through the conclusion of the 1952 rookie draft.

March 16, 2012
Stadium Change
FRANKFORT, IN - Manager Mike See has decided to change home stadiums for the coming season. He has taken over Shibe Park A.L. for his home games in 1952. By doing this, he gives up Forbes Field. Forbes now joins Crosley Park as the two available parks.

January 2, 2012
1951 Champion Crowned!
FRANKFORT, IN - A huge congratulations goes out to manager Steve Lehman, as he guided his team to a huge comeback World Series win over the Frankfort Frigates. Down 3 games to one, his team turned it all around and beat the Frigates easily in their final two home games at Briggs Stadium. A huge disappointment for me, but an astounding and satisfying win for Steve. He will be supplying the details of the games to all soon. I am sure you will be amazed at his teams performance when facing elimination after 4 games were in. I certainly was.

December 27, 2011
1951 post-season reports
FRANKFORT, IN - Not wanting to buck with tradition, I present to you this years Overusage and Use or Lose reports for the 1951 campaign.

December 27, 2011
1951 3 game playoff needed.
FRANKFORT, IN - The Raleigh Tarheels managed by Steamin' Steve Lehman, won 2 Straight games to take the best of 3 playoffs, while coming from behind both times, to win the 1951 A.L. Championship Play offs over the New Bedford Ahabs, managed by Chris Williams (aka the Professor).

The writeups will be posted to the webpage, along with the stats and results, as soon as we receive the game reports from Steve. Congratulations to the Tarheels manager, Steve Lehman. His team will soon take on the Frankfort Frigates, the N.L. Championship team. The Frigates manager, Gary Plunkitt (aka the Old Curmudgeon) also gets the old Tip of the Hat.

The A.L. as we all know saw the Tarheels and Ahabs end up the season in a tie with 92 wins each. Now that the play off has been won by Raleigh, who end up with 94 wins the W.S for 1951 is set. In the N.L. the Frigates racked up 106 wins to take the Crown. Finishing 2nd were Terry Baxters Joliet Jakes with 90 victories on the Year.

December 23, 2011
1951 September/final stats posted.
DAYTON, OH - The stats and power rankings for September 1951 season are now posted. Congratulations to the champions of the American League, the Raleigh Tarheels managed by Steve Lehman, and the champions of the National League, the Frankfort Frigates managed by Gary Plunkitt.

June 19, 2011
51 Voting results posted
DAYTON, OH - It is my privilege to announce that hard hitting, slick fielding hot cornerman Bob Elliott of the New Bedford Ahabs has captured the 1950 A.L. MVP Award. In the N.L., the MVP Award has went to slugging catcher Yogi Berra of the Joliet Jakes. The N.L. Cy Young pitching Award was easily won by crafty veteran righty Larry Jansen of the Schenectady Patriots. The A.L. Cy Young winner was hard throwing Ewell Blackwell of the Massilon Tigers.

To see all the other Award winning 1950 players, as well as the A.L. and N.L. 1950 All Star teams, be sure to visit the Voting Booth results soon. There were many tight races throughout the ballots. See where your teams players finished in the League wide voting!

Thanks to all managers for voting in 1950! Job well done.

May 15, 2011
Hank Wyse claimed
DAYTON, OH - The winner of the valuable Hank Wyse free agent sweepstakes for the coming '51 season is the Shores Mariners, where manager Vin Onstott was quick to exercise a claim on the veteran pitcher. Other interested teams were the Newark Bears and Schenectady Patriots. But by virtue of the Mariners feeble 37 wins during 1950, they were the lucky (?) winners of Wyse, who had been released earlier in spring training by the Louisiana Lightning. Wyse is now a Mariner, and has been added to their roster.

May 1, 2011
1951 Draft transcript
DAYTON, OH: - Thanks goes to Joe Dezarlo for capturing the transcript of the draft this past weekend. Joe's commentary is with the >> without his name.

April 22, 2011
1951 Call for Protected rosters
FRANKFORT, IN: - As the draft is not much more than a week away, April 30th, just a week from this Saturday, now is the time for me to issue a call to get your protected rosters in to the Commissioners office. Deadline for your protected list will be Monday, April 25th. Any roster not received by the end of Monday the 25th, will mean the Commish will have to make the protected list for your team. So be sure to have them in on time.

Here is how many players each team may protect:

18 Protected Players:
New Bedford Ahabs (Chris Williams)
Masillon Tigers (John Ungashick)
Joliet Jakes (Terry Baxter)
Schenectady Patriots (Don Rahn)

19 Protected Players:
Raleigh Tarheels (Steve Lehman)
Louisiana Lightning (Mike See)
Wabash Six (Bill Lanke)
East Kenosha Lakers (Dave Lauer)
Frankfort Frigates (Gary Plunkitt)
Riverside Robbers (John Turnbull)

20 Protected Players:
St. Claire Shores Mariners (Vin Onstott)
Newark Bears (Joe DeZarlo)
Mound City Saints (Rich Applegate)
Asbury Park Titans (Al Schweitzer)

Also, a note to remind you that all MIL players on your roster are automatically protected, and do not count against your allowed protected number. Finally, any team having UNCARDED players may protect 1 of these players in addition to their allowable protected number, and their MIL (military) Players.
This coming Monday is the deadline guys. Thanks to all for taking care of this on time.

March 26, 2011
1951 Draft date set
FRANKFORT, IN: - During our recent vote, the draft date that was most popular our managers is April 30th. It was first choice of over half the managers who voted for certain dates. 2nd most popular was the 16th, with the 23 & 5/7 bringing up the rear. There were 5 managers with no date preferences at all. So our draft day works out to be April 30th. Mark your calendars everyone.

December 29, 2010
1950 World Series Champion crowned
FRANKFORT, IN: - Congratulations goes to Terry Baxter as his Jakes took the 1950 W.S. crown rather handily from the Bishops, managed by Chris Williams, in a convincing 5 game series that proves the Jakes were to hot to handle this season. Boxscores and recaps are now posted, and writeups will be posted soon as they are received.

December 26, 2010
1950 End of Year reports
FRANKFORT, IN: - At the end of each season, the reports for overusage and use or lose players is conducted. The report can be found HERE.

December 26, 2010
Congratulations from the Commissioner
FRANKFORT, IN: - All SPB 60 - 1950 Managers, My best wishes and congratulations go to our 1950 League Champions! In the American League, Chris Williams guided his New Bedford Ahabs to 98 wins in a very balanced 1950 season. Finishing in 2nd place were John Ungashick's Massilon Tigers, who finished 8 games off the pace while taking 90 victories, while representing the only other A.L. team to finish over .500. In a much tighter race in the National League, Terry Baxter led his Joliet Jakes to 83 wins which was enough to capture the championship. This league featured a season long tussle among the top 5 teams for the championship. Don Rahn captured 2nd place while leading his Schenectady Patriots to 81 wins, a mere 2 games behind the leaders. These winning teams will meet soon for the 1950 World Series. Best of luck to Chris and Don as the battle for the ultimate 1950 title. Footnote: The final month of September, 1950 play saw veteran lefties Max Lanier of the Frankfort Frigates, and Warren Spahn of the East Kenosha Lakers both throw no hitters. A rare double no no for a single month! Lanier missed a perfect game only by walking the lead off hitter during his masterful performance.

December 21, 2010
September stats and power rankings are now posted
DAYTON, OH: - The final stats for September 1950 are now posted. Congratulations to AL Champs Chris Williams and the New Bedford Ahabs, who will face the NL pennant winner in Terry Baxter, and his Joliet Jakes. Good luck to both teams in the World Series!

November 27, 2010
Change in Commissioner
DAYTON, OH: - SPB 60 Commissioner Mike See has resigned as the leader of this league. In his last official duty, he has named Gary Plunkitt as his successor. Gary will take over as the Commish in SPB 60 immediately.

The former Commish sighted increased responsibilities with his job, involving much travel as the main reason. He stated it had gotten to the point, where he would have to give up the Commish's chair, since he was unable to keep up with the responsibility of making league posts to the SPB 60 web page. The good news is Mike will be continuing as manager of the Louisiana Lightning.

June 12, 2010
1950 Season Begins July 1. Will use DMB Version 10
LAS VEGAS, NV. - spb60 Managers, when the new season starts on July 1st, we will be using the new version 10 edition of DMB for this particular SPB League. The new Ver 10 can be ordered now at a discount price from DMB. The sale price is for a limited time and is only $14.95. ALL SPB I managers will be required to have version 10 ahead of the 7/1 starting date for 1950. Please advise me when you have purchased the V10 so that I can make sure everyone will be ready. Also, I am going to set the trade deadline to Saturday June 26 at 9pm EST. Please have all trades in by this time.

March 10, 2010
1950 Rookie Draft to be held March 20 at 9am EST
LAS VEGAS, NV. - spb60 Managers, the 1950 Rookie Draft will be held in Las Vegas on March 20, 2010 at 9am EDT (6am PDT). This is two hours earlier then previously announced, as the commish has a conflict later in the morning. The Phase II draft will not be held in the cha troom and will begin via email immediately following the Rookie Draft.

March 6, 2010
Call for protected rosters
LAS VEGAS, NV - It is time to send in your 1950 protected rosters in preperation for the 1950 Rookie and Phase II Drafts. All protected lists should be sent to me (ebbets1957@yahoo.com) no later than Wednesday Tueday March 16 at 9pm EST. Only trades involving draft picks and protected players may occur after this time. Below are to number of protected players each team may keep:

20 Players: Bears, Robbers, Patriots, Mariners
19 Players: Six, Titans, Tarheels, Lakers, Tigers, Jakes
18 Players: Lightning, Frigates, Ahabs, Saints

You may also protect (1) and only one additional uncared player. We will be taking 3 players per team in the Phase II, and no team may lose more than 5 players.

March 1, 2010
1950 Rookie Draft Lists now posted
LAS VEGAS, NV. - spb60 Managers, the list of available players for the 1950 Rookie draft list is now posted.

January 4, 2010
1950 Rookie Draft order now posted
LAS VEGAS, NV. - spb60 Managers, the 1950 Rookie and Phase 2 draft orders have now been posted. Congratulations go out to Don Rahn and the Schenectady Patriots for landing the top overall pick in the draft lottery. The draft will be held in March, date TBD.

January 4, 2010
New Manager for spb60
LAS VEGAS, NV. - It is is with regret that I announce that Steve Ehresman has decided to give up his spb60 Franchise (formerly the Lafayette River Cats). Steve was an original member of of this league and his presence will be surly missed. he remains solidly entrenched in both SPB-1 and SPB-2. That said, I am VERY happy to announce that we have a great replacement for Steve. Another Steve! Steve Lehman has stepped in to take over this franchise and will be renaming they the Raleigh Tarheels. He will remain in Wrigley Field. Steve is a veteran DMB (and SPB owner) and it is great to have him in spb60. Please give Steve a big 1950 welcome!!!

January 3, 2010
The Frankfort Frigates win the 1949 World Series!
LAS VEGAS, NV. - It is my privledge to announce the the Frankfort Frigates, let by wiley veteran manager Gary Plunkitt, have captured the World Series title by defeating the hard charging Mound City Saints of Rich Applegate in a dramatic 7 games series. The excellent write-ups are posted on the left. Needless to say that after opening a 3-0 series lead, only to see the Saints charge back to win the next 3, with am an all deciding 7th game for it all, that this will be a series that will be remembered for sometime to come. Congrats to both managers on a very exciting conclusion to the 1949 season!

December 23, 2009
1949 Usage reports
DAYTON, OH. - Just what you have been waiting for......the much-anticipated end of year usage reports. Congrats to everyone who were able to keep their players within their limits.

December 20, 2009
Final September stats now posted
LAS VEGAS, NV. - A hearty congratulations goes out to Gary Plunkitt's Frankfort Frigates and Rich Applegate's Mound City Saints on their respective pennants for the 1949 season. They were both very hard fought contests that came down to the wire, by 2 games and 1 game over my Louisiana Lightning and Chris Williams New Bedford Ahabs. Final stats are now posted.

June 21, 2009
spb60 Kicks Off Season!
LAS VEGAS, NV. - The 1949 Season is up and running! Please have your MP's for April 1949 to your road opponents by July 1 and stats are due to our new stat Rich Applegate by July 20. Good luck to everyone and I hope you enjoy the 1949 season!

June 6, 2009
New League Statistician
LAS VEGAS, NV. - I am pleased to announce what we have a new league Statistician. Rich Applegate, who also creates our league database, has accepted this role for our league. Rich has served in the capacity in other SPB leagues in the past and has always done a great job. A big thanks to Rich for stepping up to take this on. Also, there were so many of you who offered to do this (Chris, John U, Vin, Terry) and I thank each of you for offering to take this on as well.

March 30, 2009
1949 Drafts Completed
LAS VEGAS, NV. - The 1949 Rookie and Phase II Drafts are now completed and posted. All current trades are also posted through Trade #32 and current rosters are posted as well.

March 23, 2009
New Manager on board
LAS VEGAS, NV. - Due to time constraints, Greg Grover has given up control of the Sin City Mobsters franchise. Greg was an original owner of the league and I sincerely thank him for his service. I am pleased to announce that we now have a new owner in place for this franchise. Vin Onstott has taken the helm of this team effective immediately. He has decided to rename the team the St. Clair Shores Mariners and relocate them to Comiskey Park. That makes Shibe Park AL and Crosley Field as the two available stadiums. Vin will be in the chatroom with us for our Rookie Draft which begins promptly at 10am EST (7am PST) this Saturday. Please welcome Vin to spb60.

February 28, 2009
1949 Rookie Draft to be held on March 28 at 10am EST (7AM PST)!
LAS VEGAS, NV. - The 1949 Rookie and Phase II Drafts will be held on Saturday March 28, 2009 beginning at 10am EST (7am PST). Hope to see everyone in the chat room!

January 28, 2009
1949 Rookie Draft List now posted
LAS VEGAS, NV. - All 124 Rookies that are available in this years Rookie Draft are listed under the Draft Central Link on the bottom left. Final World Series Scores and Stats have also been posted on the left. Enjoy!

January 27, 2009
1948 Voting Booth Now Open!
LAS VEGAS, NV. - The Voting Booth for 1948 League Awards and All Stars is now open. Please have your votes in by no later than February 8, 2009.

January 24, 2009
Sin City Mobsters win first spb60 World Series in 7 game thriller.
LAS VEGAS, NV. - A thrilling 7 game 1948 World Series has been completed, and a hearty congratulations to Greg Grover and his Sin City Mobsters on the becoming the inaugural champion of spb60. There were some absolutely INCREDIBLE games, with some amazing comeback wins, and including a Game 7 coming down two a bases loaded final AB showdown in a 1 run game. This was the first appearance in a World Series for both owners, and along with my congrats to Greg, I would also like to congratulate "Doc" Schweitzer, for his first pennant in SPB and a great season. Box Score and Stats for this incredible series are posted on the left. Thanks to everyone for a fantastic inaugural season!

December 24, 2008
1949 Rookie Draft Order Released.
LAS VEGAS, NV. - All spb60 Managers, the 1949 Rookie Draft Order has now been released. The random draw is always the biggest excitement to come out of this, and Dave Lauer's East Kenosha Lakers won the right to make the first selection of the 1949 rookie draft. Joe Dezarlo's Newark Bears will pick second, John Turnbull's Riverside Robbers third and Mike See's Louisiana Lightning 4th. The full draft list is posted online. Trade may commence beginning January 15, 2009.

December 23, 2008
Team Name and Stadium Changes for 1949 season.
LAS VEGAS, NV. - All spb60 Managers, Gary Plunkitt has decided to relocate the former Vaughn Street Shipwreckers to his home town of Frankfort, Indiana, and will be known as the Frankfort Frigates. In addition, the Frigates will be moving their home field to Briggs Stadium. Always quick to react, Joe Dezarlo immediately occupied Gary's former park (Ebbets Field) making the available stadium Forbes Field and Comisky Park. Mike See has decided to relocate his team from Las Vegas to Louisiana to become the Louisiana Lightning. The Lightning have decided to call Forbes Field their new home. And lastly, Terry Baxter will be relocating his Joliet Jakes from Forbes Field to the Polo Grounds. This leaves Comiskey Park and Crosley Field as the two available parks in spb60.

December 20, 2008
1948 Regular season completed. 1948 World Series set.
LAS VEGAS, NV. - The first season of spb60 is in the books. In the A.L. a huge congratulations got out the Albert "Doc Schweitzer and his Asbury Park Titans, as they win their final 12 in a row to take the AL flag by 7 games over the 90 win Ahabs and Six. I believe this is Al's first ever pennant winner in SPB, so I'm sure this is especially sweet! In the NL, it was no contest, as the mighty Sin City Mobsters cruised to the title by 12 games, over a late surging Joliet Jakes. The is Greg's first pennant as well (CONGRATS Greg!) so we will have a all first timer match up in the World Series in 1948! All 1948 Regular season stats are now posted.

November 28, 2008
August 1948 Stats Now Posted.
LAS VEGAS, NV. - The fifth month of the season is in the books. In the NL, Greg Grover's Sin City Mobsters have all but locked up the pennant, leading by 12 games, in spite of the Joliet Jakes inspired August play (18-8), which saw them climb to second place. In the AL, what was a very tight race between the Asbury Titans and the New Bedford Ahabs has now become a three team race, led by the "Miracle" Wabash Six (22-6 in August) of Bill Lanke, which came out of nowhere to take a 4 game lead heading into September play.

September 5, 2008
New Manager On Board.
LAS VEGAS, NV. - It is my duty to announce that one of our veteran managers, Marc Hollingsworth, has decided to resign from spb60 due to time constraints. Marc is a trusted long time manager and friend and I completely empathize with his difficult decision here. It is my pleasure to announce that the new manager is none other than our esteemed colleague, and Grand Commissioner of all SPB Leagues Mr. Gary Plunkitt. Gary will step in beginning with next months game play, Beginning next month, please send MP's for any away games you have for the Vaughn Street Shipwreckers to Gary at gplunkitt@yahoo.com. I want to thank Gary for stepping in to take over this franchise. Welcome aboard Gary! I would also like to thank Marc for being a big part of our inaugural spb60 Draft, and first season.

August 22, 2008
May 1948 Stats Now Posted.
LAS VEGAS, NV. - The second month of the season is in the books. Things have really tightened up in the AL, with the New Bedford Ahabs, led by Ted Williams, having tied the Titans for first place in the league, with the the Wabash Six just one game out of the lead. Over in the NL, the SIn City Mobsters slowed their torrid pace a little, but still own a 4 game lead over the surging Vaughn Street Shipwreckers.

July 14, 2008
1948 Season Opening "Ramblings" Newsletter.
LAS VEGAS, NV. - Our esteemed beat writer Rich Applegate gives his team by team analysis for our inaugural season. Click here to read this great write-up!

June 22, 2008
April 1948 Database released.
LAS VEGAS, NV. - All spb60 Managers, there were no trades at the deadline so here it is, the inaugural opening database for the 1948 season! (Click here to download database) Please double check the database to ensure there are NO errors. Please have your MP's to opposing managers by no later than July 1st, and send your home stats to me at ebbets1957@yahoo.com no later than July 20.

May 18, 2008
Two team name changes
LAS VEGAS, NV. - All spb60 Managers. We have had two team name changes for the upcoming 1948 season. First, Dave Lauer has decided to pull up stakes in Houston with his Colt 45's and become the East Kenosha Lakers (EKL). Second, Mike See has decided that his old New York Knights franchise will become the Las Vegas Wranglers (in honor of the first minor league team to ever play on Las Vegas).

May 18, 2008
Two new managers join the fold!
LAS VEGAS, NV. - All spb60 Managers. I am pleased to announce we have two new managers to take over the vacant Comets and Mules franchises. Don Rahn has taken over for Greg Stillwagon's North Michigan Comets. Don will be re-naming his team the Schenectady Patriots and remaining in Sportsman's Park AL. Albert Schweitzer will be taking over Tom Meegan's Missouri Mules franchise and renaming the team the Asbury Park Titans and relocating his team to Shibe Park NL, leaving Briggs Stadium and Comiskey Park as the available parks.. Please welcome both Don and Al to spb60!

January 26, 2008
spb60 Rookie Draft Completed
LAS VEGAS, NV. - The spb60 Rookie Draft has now been completed. Rich Applegate and his Mound City Saints kicked off the festivities by selecting catcher Roy Campanella. Thanks to everyone for a smooth draft. Trading season is now back in full swing and there have been many. For all of the draft results and trades, see the links on the left. The 1948 season will begin on July 1, 2008 so make sure your AB's and appearances are taken care of before then.

December 9, 2007
spb60 Rookie Draft Date Announced
LAS VEGAS, NV. - The spb60 Rookie Draft will be held on Saturday January 26, 2008 at 8am PST. The Draft Database has been sent to all managers so start studying for what should be another exciting first in the history of spb60!

September 25, 2007
spb60 Draft Inaugural Draft complete!
LAS VEGAS, NV. - The spb60 Inaugural Veteran Players Draft is Has been completed! For a recap of the first draft, click on the links below under the Draft Central heading on the bottom left hand corner. Team Rosters have also now been posted. Thanks to everyone for a fun and exciting draft!

September 5, 2007
The Asbury Park Titans make Stan "The Man" Musial the first pick of the spb60 Veteran Draft!
LAS VEGAS, NV. - New SPB Manager Al Schweitzer today made outfielder Stan Musial the top pick in the inaugural spb60 Draft. Musial, considered to be the top young hitter in the game and a younger National League version of Ted Williams, should be in a Titans uniform for many years to come. For updates on the rest of the draft, click on the links below under the Draft Central heading on the bottom left hand corner.

September 5, 2007
spb60 Veteran Draft Date and Schedule announced
LAS VEGAS, NV. - The spb60 Draft will begin on Monday, September 10, 2007 at 8am with new manager Tom Meegan kicking off the festivities. This will be an email draft and each team will have assigned times to pick each day. The times and schedules for each managers picks in rounds 1-25 (Phase 1) have been posted on the spb60 web site under Inaugural Draft Results. All times are based on the Eastern Standard Time Zone (EST). Please see team draft matrix to insure that you are following the draft filter rules.

July 21, 2007
spb60 Ball Park Draft Completed
LAS VEGAS, NV. - The spb60 initial ballpark draft has now been completed. Marc Hollingsworth's Vaughn Street Shipwreckers kicked off the festivities by selecting Ebbets Field for his franchise. Thanks to everyone for their quick responses. Results are posted under the Draft Central Link and all team names and stadiums have been added to the managers link. The spb60 Inaugural Draft will begin on Saturday, September 10, 2007 at 8am EST.

July 11, 2007
spb60 "Official" Draft Orders Posted.
LAS VEGAS, NV. - I am happy to announce that the "Official" Draft orders for the 1948 Inaugural, Rookie, and Stadium Drafts are all posted here for your enjoyment and draft preparation. You will find these lists under the Draft Central link in the lower left hand corner. The Stadium draft will be held via email on Saturday July 21, 2007 beginning at 8am EST.

July 11, 2007
spb60 "Official" Draft Rules and Draft Lists Posted.
LAS VEGAS, NV. - I am happy to announce that the "Official" Draft Rules, Filters, Inaugural Hitters and Pitchers Draft Lists and the 1948 Rookie Drafts list are all posted here for your enjoyment and draft preparation. You will find these lists under the Draft Central link in the lower left hand corner.

July 10, 2007
spb60 Now Full!
LAS VEGAS, NV. - I am pleased to announce that spb60 in now full! SPB Legends John Turnbull and and John Ungashick fill out the final two spots on our roster of managers.

Here the managers in our new league: Mike See, Terry Baxter, Dave Lauer, Rich Applegate Joe DeZarlo, Chris Williams, Steve Ehresman, Marc Hollingsworth, Bill Lanke, Don Rahn, John Turnbull, John Ungashick, Greg Grover and Al Schweitzer. More info to follow soon about the drafts and other items that will be involved in setting up this new league! Please send in your team names as soon as possible. A big welcome to all who joined!

July 6, 2007
New Seasons Past League readies its launch back into the "Golden Age" of baseball!
LAS VEGAS, NV - We hope you will consider joining this new SPB league. 1948 was a great season with aging stars such as Johnny Mize, Walker Cooper, Charlie Keller, Tommy Henrich and Joe DiMaggio, established stars in their prime like Stan Musial, Ted Williams, Bob Feller, Del Ennis, Ralph Kiner, Hank Sauer, Enos Slaughter, Warren Spahn, Johnny Sain (and pray for Rain!), Lou Boudreau, Joe Gordon, Bobby Doerr, and rising young stars such as Richie Ashburn, Roy Campanella, Yogi Berra Pee Wee Reese, Carl Erskine, Jackie Robinson and Larry Doby. And I'm sure I have forgotten many! Many of us weren't around for the SPB-II 1948 season, and maybe a few wouldn't mind replaying it with different players. Sign up for soon to play the Golden Era of baseball!

December 30, 2021

1962 Stadium Changes

December 30, 2021

1962 Team name Changes

December 30, 2021

An historic season crowns a Champion

December 28, 2021

1962 Draft lottery results

December 28, 2021

Important 1962 Off-Season news

December 28, 2021

1961 Prediction comparisons

December 28, 2021

1961 Use or lose players

August 28, 2021

1961 New manager

July 4, 2021

1961 Pre-Season prognosis

December 18, 2020

1961 League Notes

November 21, 2020

1961 Ballpark Changes *Updated 12Jan21

November 21, 2020

1961 Important Changes and League Notes

October 25, 2020

1961 Draft lottery results

October 25, 2020

1960 end of year reports

October 25, 2020

1961 Regular season finished

September 26, 2020

1961 Change in Statisticians

April 30, 2020

1960 Pre-Season Prognosis

March 28, 2020

1960 Stadium Changes

January 21, 2020

1960 Call for Protected rosters

October 28, 2019

1960 Stadium Changes

October 22, 2019

1959 Champion Crowned!

October 18, 2019

1959 Predictions Summary

October 15, 2019

1960 Lottery Results

October 15, 2019

1959 End of season reports

October 25, 2019

1959 Final stats and Power rankings posted

April 30, 2019

1959 Pre-Season Prognosis

March 28, 2019

1959 Stadium Change

January 28, 2019

1959 Call for protected rosters

October 13, 2018

1959 Lottery Results

October 12, 2018

1958 Post-Season prediction comparison

October 12, 2018

1958 Post-Season reports

October 12, 2018

1958 September Stats and Power Rankings posted

April 30, 2018

1958 Pre-Season prognosis

April 28, 2018

1958 Free Agent News

February 7, 2018

1958 Call for protected rosters

January 24, 2018

1958 Stadium Changes

December 2, 2017

1958 Players released

November 2, 2017

1957 Lottery Results

November 1, 2017

1957 End of Season reports

October 30, 2017

1957 Champion crowned