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APBA Leagues have been around for decades. They add a different, more intimate element to the game of APBA as members have forged life-long friendships.

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Fun, competitive APBA tournaments are very popular now. It’s a great way to meet APBA friends and have a great time playing APBA!

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Many APBA fans are replaying seasons using APBA Games. Whether it’s recent seasons or years gone by, it’s fun to read up on their progress. Some even complete them!

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Rod’s Replay Insider #29: Tracking pitching winning and losing streaks

A while back, the Pitching Performance Chart was introduced to illustrate how you can track individual pitching performances over the course of a season replay. One of the hidden benefits of the Pitching Performance Chart is its ability to showcase winning and losing streaks. One glance at the W-L column…

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Rod Caborn May 28, 2017 February 24, 2018replay Replay Tips and Techniques, Rod's Replay Insider 4

1966 NL replay: when should realism trump accuracy?

My time is beginning to free up just a little bit so I am picking up where I left off in my 1966 NL replay.  I have gotten through the month of May so June 1 is on the docket.  The Cubs have a doubleheader with the Phillies on this…

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Thomas Nelshoppen May 10, 2017 May 10, 2017replay 1966 replay, replay, Replay Tips and Techniques 5

Scott Fennessy: Cubs bats return in victory over cards

Busch Stadium St. Louis, MO May 6, 2015 The Cubs are looking to rebound from last night’s shutdown performance by redbird hurler Nick Martinez. Tonight’s game sees Jon Lester match up against Michael Wacha, who has struggled pretty badly so far. Wacha looks like it will be a quick start…

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Scott Fennessy May 6, 2017 May 6, 2017replay 2015, replay, Scott's Olde Tyme Baseball Update 1

League Profile: Retro 5Y League

Louis Vasquez contacted me about a unique project he his involved in.  It’s a retro league using the years 1948-1952.  The most interesting thing about this deal is that the Retro 5Y League will be using a different tabletop sports game for each year.  It is Season II now and…

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Thomas Nelshoppen April 29, 2017 April 29, 2017League Directory league profile, Retro 5Y League, retro league 0

Brian Cavanaugh’s ‘05 Phillies rehash

Phillies phanatic Brian Cavanaugh (shown right at 3rd annual Robert Henry Tournament) fills us in on his latest project.  He’s completed a replay of the 1964 Philadelphia Phillies.  Here is his wrap-up… -TN When I first began doing season replays, I figured it would be fun to play with teams…

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Thomas Nelshoppen April 28, 2017 April 28, 2017replay replay 1

Monster Card Monday: 1985 Rickey Henderson

Rickey Henderson has been featured twice on Monster Monday, for his 1982 card and his 1990 card.  This 1985 may be one of his best, however.  It certainly is most indicative of his talents.  Not everyone is a Rickey Henderson fan but no one can argue his talent on the…

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Thomas Nelshoppen April 24, 2017 April 24, 2017Card Analysis card analysis, Monster Card Monday, Rickey Henderson 1

Scott Fennessy: Cubs get no discount at "Car Mart"

Busch Stadium St. Louis, MO May 5, 2015 The Cubs face the Cardinals in game two of their series with the Redbirds. Tonight’s game features Jake Arrieta (5-1) against Carlos Martinez (4-2). Both pitchers are strikeout hurlers so runs may be at a premium this evening. Dexter Fowler continues his…

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Scott Fennessy April 11, 2017 April 11, 2017replay 2015, replay, Scott's Olde Tyme Baseball Update 0

Summer 2017 Chicagoland tourney… who’s going?

Don’t worry.  Pops Spatz won’t be bringing Aaron this time I’m planning on attending the 2017 Summer Chicagoland APBA Baseball tournament on August 5th. Who’s with me? Oh wait, there’s a list… 1 Rob Spatz 2016 Toronto Blue Jays 2 Bob "Pops" Spatz 2010 Texas Rangers 3 Gary Lindley 1959…

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Thomas Nelshoppen April 10, 2017 April 10, 2017Tournament Chicagoland World Series Tournament, tournament 3

Replay stats with Excel: building a league register

Well, it’s been a while since I put out a Replay stats with Excel tutorial.  Between Illini baseball in full swing and organizing Prairieland 2, it’s been quite busy.  Never fear, here is the next segment. Why a league register? Up until now, I’ve focused on tracking stats from a…

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Thomas Nelshoppen April 9, 2017 April 9, 2017replay replay, Replay stats using MS Excel 0

April 1 tourney follow up

It’s been a week since the Prairieland 2 tournament and I finally had a chance to compile the stats for my 1985 Los Angeles Dodgers.  In the ten games, we went 3-7.  We slightly improved as the tourney progressed.  My Dodgers (plus fantasy player 1901 Napoleon Lajoie) lost the first…

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Thomas Nelshoppen April 8, 2017 April 8, 2017Tournament Prairieland APBA Baseball Tournament, Twin Cities APBA Baseball Tournament 5
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