Lead Story - 5/23/2026

NATL Season Openers 2025-2

If you build it, they will come.

We are ready to start the 11th NATL season. The season openers are scheduled for Tuesday, 5/26, at approximately 3 PM PT. Please make sure to have your rosters at 26/10 by then so that we can start on time. Many teams are now over the limit by 1 player because of the supplemental draft. Teams that are still over by the the first pitch will cause the commissioner's office to take action on dropping players to be in compliance. Penalty for those teams (if any) will be the loss of NOW Boost requests for the next non-import season.

Trades and Drops are now ON.

You can also request to change stats to 2025 for players that were picked up in the supplemental draft prior to the 1st pitch if you wish.

Good Luck to All! Q

5/23/2026

2025-2 Players Traded (2 players max per season) - OPEN

4/25/2026

NOW Boost Requests

With Unpredictable Progressions now completed for the 2025-2 season, requests for NOW Boosts can be submitted to the Commissioner's Office. Deadline for these requests is 1st Pitch. See the rules details below.

For every NATL non-import season, boosts are available for NOW players that have a 35 rank or lower. Each team may select 1 batter and 1 pitcher per each non-import season. This gives an owner the opportunity for non-import seasons to develop a low ranked prospect or offset an Unpredictable progression that went south. Players are tagged as "NOW Boost" and may not be selected for any other boost the remainder of their career. Historic Franchise Players (HFP's) ARE NOT eligible for boosts.

NOW BATTER BOOST OPTIONS:
OB Boost
Greater than 250 AB = 15% increase to hits/walks
150-250 AB = 10% increase
Less than 150 AB = 7% increase

Power Boost
75% increase to extra base stats (maximums: 21 doubles, 5 triples, 18 homeruns)
5% increase to hits

Speed Boost
Double stolen bases (maximum 30)

Defense Boost (Choice)
.75 increase to DWAR (max 2.50)
or
50% reduction to errors

NOW PITCHER BOOST OPTIONS:
WHIP Boost
Greater than 125 IP = 15% decrease to hits/walks
90-125 IP = 12% decrease
50-89 IP = 10 % decrease
Less than 50 IP = 7% decrease

Power Boost
50% decrease to homeruns allowed

K Boost
25% increase to K's

Pitch Count Boost
25% increase to endurance

4/25/2026

2025-2 SEASON PREP SCHEDULE (NON-IMPORT)

* Award Championship Trophy and Ring to Marlins - Completed 4/25
* Clear Compiled Stats - Completed 4/25
* Clear Game Results - Completed 4/25
* Complete Unpredictable Progressions for All Teams (NON-IMPORT SEASON ONLY) - Completed 4/25
* Requests for NOW BOOSTS (NON-IMPORT SEASON ONLY) - (Astros, Rangers and Tigers exempt from 2025-2 NOW Boosts)- OPEN Deadline 1st Pitch
* Turn on Drops - Completed 4/25
* Requests for HFP Real Stat Changes - CLOSED (Deadline 5/4 5 PM)
* Requests for HFP Adds/Drops - CLOSED (Deadline 5/4 5 PM)
* Requests for Position Changes - CLOSED (Deadline 5/4 5 PM)
* Reset Player Ranks - Completed 5/4
* Conduct Roster Requirement Review (RRR) - Scheduled for 5/5 after 7 PM PT
* Turn on Player Ranking - Completed 5/19
* Supplemental Draft (1 Round) - Scheduled for 5/23 @ 9 AM PT - Completed
* Turn On Trades (REMEMBER 2 PLAYERS MAX PER TEAM) - Completed 5/23

4/17/2026

Sheffield Leads to Reel In 1st NATL Trophy for Marlins!

WS GM4 - Miami Rallies in the 8th Behind De La Cruz Homer for 3-1 Series Lead!

WS GM3- Mariners Bash Marlins 16-4 to Delight Home Crowd!

WS GM2- Fortes 3-Run Shot Difference Maker in 3-2 Marlin Win!

WS GM1- Fernandez K's 10 in CG Shutout Over Seattle!

2025-1 NATL WORLD SERIES
The 2025-1 World Series will have an oceanic theme this season with the Seattle Mariners traveling to Miami to take on the Marlins. Game 1 is scheduled for approximately 3 PM PT tomorrow, 4/18. 3 days rest has been granted. Congratulations and Good Luck to both teams!

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