Post by Aron (Commish) on Apr 16, 2016 21:33:28 GMT -5
Hello and welcome to LongLiveMLB 17! This is a simulation style MLB league. If you are looking for a fun and competitive experience, this is the place for you! Please read the following if you're interested in being a part of the action!
Gameplay Settings:
- Hall of Fame pitching & hitting.
- Strike zones, hot zones, quick counts & guess pitch are OFF.
- Balks are ON. (Let your pitcher get set when runners are on base.)
- 82 games; open schedule.
General Rules:
- You CANNOT throw from right field to first on a single
- Quitting or conceding is against the rules. Quitters will be removed from the league immediately.
- Show some sportsmanship. If you're ahead by 6+ runs late in the game there is no need to steal bases, perform hit and runs, etc.
- If an issue arises please DM your opponent and/or admin. Please keep issues out of the main chat.
- Players should only play the position(s) given to them in the game. Feel free to use players at their secondary positions.
Disconnection Rules:
- If a game disconnects after 6 completed innings and a team is up by 4+ runs, that team will be given the win
- If a game disconnects with less than 6 completed innings then the game will be restarted.
- If a game disconnects after 8 completed innings or more and a team is up by 3, that team will be given the win.
Pitching:
- Mix up your pitches. This means pitch type and location. Do not throw curveballs in the dirt the entire game.
- You MUST use your full five (5) man rotation. In playoffs you are allowed to run a three (3) or four (4) man rotation if desired.
- Use your bullpen; don't abuse complete games with your starters.
- You are allowed one (1) starting pitcher in your bullpen.
- Once an at-bat has started you may NOT switch pitchers unless an injury occurs. Please give your opponent a second or two before throwing the first pitch of an at-bat in case they want to pinch hit. Especially when a pitcher is at-bat
- No starter is allowed to go longer than 9 innings.
Hitting/Baserunning:
- Do not abuse bunts or hit and runs. They are both good for certain situations but it's not something you should be resorting to for offense.
- You are allowed three (3) steals per game. Stealing with a speedster every single time he is on base is NOT sim. 62 stolen bases lead the league in 2016 and that's in 162 games..
- Once an at-bat has started you may NOT switch batters unless an injury occurs.
Trades:
- You must play 15 games before you are eligible to trade.
- Every user is allowed to make four (4) trades per year. This includes regular season AND off-season.
- Every trade MUST be direct messaged to an admin for approval. The admin team will review every trade carefully and honestly.
Thank you for reading the rules! (Rules are subject to change)