Lead Story - 9/16/2026

Expansion Draft Order

1. Padres 2. Royals 3. Expos 4. Pilots

9/15/2026

1969 Claimed Rookies

Players below have been claimed by the team for which they debuted in 1968.

Braves:
Orioles:
Red Sox:
Angels: Rp Ken Tatum
Cubs: Of Don Young
White Sox:
Reds:
Indians:
Tigers:
Astros:
Royals: N/A
Dodgers:
Twins: 3b Graig Nettles
Expos: N/A
Yankees:
Mets: 3b Wayne Garrett
A's: Rp Rollie Fingers
Phillies:
Pirates: Of Carl Taylor
Padres: N/A
Giants: Rp Rich Robertson
Pilots: N/A
Cardinals:
Senators:

9/15/2026

1968 Off-Season Schedule

Here is the schedule for the off-season, fresh from the Commish's Office:

✅Tuesday, September 15, 11 AM: Deadline to sign guys to contracts that you wish to keep into 1969. Also deadline to buyout any contracts using current cap space before the league year rolls over. Real-life rookies imported to Pilots, Expos, Royals and Padres

✅Tuesday, September 15, 11 AM: Deadline to request up to 4 players whose contracts you wish to void to make available for the expansion draft.

✅Tuesday, September 15, 12 PM: Pre-ranking for expansion draft kicks off

Wednesday, September 16, 4 PM: 2-round expansion draft kicks off

After Expansion Draft: You may claim one real-life player who played for your team in 1969. If a player played for multiple teams the team for which he appeared in the most games has the right of first refusal. Batters must have 150 at-bats, starters must have 75 innings, and relievers must have 25 innings to qualify for import.

After Expansion Draft: Deadline to request one real-life 1969 rookie.

After Expansion Draft: Pre-ranking for 1-round draft turns on.

After Expansion Draft: 2-round draft kicks off. Teams have 8 hours to pick in round 1 and 4 in round 2; teams that have ranked will be auto-picked ASAP.

After Expansion Draft: 1-round free agency opens

After Expansion Draft: Deadline to submit bids for free agency.

After Expansion Draft: Deadline to request contract buyouts

After Expansion Draft: Opening Day 1969

At least 24 hours after opening day: Deadline to Request Position Swaps

9/15/2026

1969 Draft Order

1. Giants 2. Red Sox 3. A’s 4. Twins 5. Pirates 6. Braves 7. White Sox 8. Indians 9. Astros 10. Senators 11. Phillies 12. Cardinals 13. Reds 14. Angels 15. Orioles 16. Mets 17. Dodgers 18. Tigers 19. Cubs 20. Yankees 21. Pilots 22. Expos 23. Royals 24. Padres

8/31/2026

Traded Draft Picks

1969:
Yankees 2nd to Giants
Senators 1st to Giants
Dodgers 2nd to Red Sox
Tigers 2nd to Giants
A's 2nd to Twins

1970 (one round only):

1971 (one round only):

1972 (one round only):

League Chat Box

League Settings

Year Range of Stats	1969 - 1969
Roster Size (Majors)	26
Roster Size (Minors)	15
Keepers	(30 keepers)
Change Stats Allowed
Free Agency
Drops
No-Drop List
Player Fatigue
Batter Injuries	(40 games max)
Pitcher Injuries	(40 games max)
Use Pitcher's HR Allowed Stats
Allows Max Surprise Bunts
Min Batters Pitcher Must Face	0
Slump Buster	(1unlimited days)
On Fire	Uses WAR
User Sims