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League Events
There are a number of standard league events during a calendar year in OOTPB. Some events such as the first-year player draft, the Rule 5 draft, and the trading deadline are described elsewhere in the guide. You can see a list of upcoming League Events by going to the League Events page described here.
Preseason
Every league has an event that is the start of the preseason, no matter what kind of league. The preseason lasts 30 days if the league has spring training, or 60 days prior to Opening Day if the league has no spring training. The preseason is primarily important to note because many league settings can be changed only during the preseason. If you're interested in changing league settings, such as enabling or disabling free agency, you might need to play through to the next preseason.
Spring Training
Spring training is typically held beginning in early March for a period of 30 days. Spring training is only for major league teams. During spring training, the active roster limit is removed, and any players on a team's secondary roster can be moved onto the active roster without recording major league service time. Before Opening Day, you must reduce the number of players on your active roster back to 25 (or whatever the active roster limit is in your league).
Each player in OOTPB has a certain amount of 'rust' after an offseason. For each at-bat or inning pitched during spring training, a player shakes off some of that rust. Therefore, it is important to make sure all your key players get at least some playing time during spring training, because rusty players won't perform well.
Players learn positions much more quickly when they play them during spring training. Click here for more information about new positions. Additionally, players are slightly more susceptible to injuries during spring training.
During spring training, special spring training statistics and standings pages are available in the League menu:
There will also be a special link on the Manager Home page as well.
This option brings you to a series of four tabs that display spring training data:
These pages behave similarly to their regular-season counterparts.
Note: Spring training statistics and standings will not be reflected in in-game reports, other than as a split within individual player reports. For example, the Standings in-game report will not display the spring training standings. You can view this information only through the spring training pages.
First-Year Player Draft
First-year player drafts usually occur during the first half of the season, and are described in more detail here.
All-Star Game
The All-Star Game usually takes place in the middle of the season. The participants are decided by OOTPB. All-Star game appearances are recorded in individual player histories, and the game can actually be played out if you so desire.
By default, OOTPB selects All-Stars automatically. However, managers can also manually select players for the All-Star game if so desired. Click here for more information on manually selecting All-Star game participants.
Trading Deadline
The trading deadline occurs during the second half of the season, and is described in more detail here.
Roster Expansion
Roster expansion typically occurs at the beginning of September, and is described in more detail here.
Award Winners Announced
Award winners are typically announced shortly after the end of the playoffs. The game automatically determines award winners for the following awards:
Glove Wizard Awards (top defensive players at each defensive position)
Outstanding Hitter Award
Outstanding Pitcher Award
By default, OOTPB selects award winners automatically. However, managers can also manually select players for the awards if so desired. Click here for more information on manually selecting award winners.
You can also create one custom award as well.
Players File for Free Agency
Free agency typically occurs shortly after the end of the season, and is described in more detail here.
Salary Arbitration Hearing
Salary arbitration typically occurs shortly after the end of the season, and is described in more detail here.
Winter Meetings
In early December, leagues hold Winter Meetings-a week-long session during which general managers gather to discuss the game and potential trades. The most notable aspect of Winter Meetings is that trade discussions proceed much more quickly during this time. You can normally expect an opposing GM to take several days to get back to you on a trade proposal during the rest of the year, but during Winter Meetings, responses are much quicker.
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There are a number of standard league events during a calendar year in OOTPB. Some events such as the first-year player draft, the Rule 5 draft, and the trading deadline are described elsewhere in the guide. You can see a list of upcoming League Events by going to the League Events page described here.
Preseason
Every league has an event that is the start of the preseason, no matter what kind of league. The preseason lasts 30 days if the league has spring training, or 60 days prior to Opening Day if the league has no spring training. The preseason is primarily important to note because many league settings can be changed only during the preseason. If you're interested in changing league settings, such as enabling or disabling free agency, you might need to play through to the next preseason.
Spring Training
Spring training is typically held beginning in early March for a period of 30 days. Spring training is only for major league teams. During spring training, the active roster limit is removed, and any players on a team's secondary roster can be moved onto the active roster without recording major league service time. Before Opening Day, you must reduce the number of players on your active roster back to 25 (or whatever the active roster limit is in your league).
Each player in OOTPB has a certain amount of 'rust' after an offseason. For each at-bat or inning pitched during spring training, a player shakes off some of that rust. Therefore, it is important to make sure all your key players get at least some playing time during spring training, because rusty players won't perform well.
Players learn positions much more quickly when they play them during spring training. Click here for more information about new positions. Additionally, players are slightly more susceptible to injuries during spring training.
During spring training, special spring training statistics and standings pages are available in the League menu:
There will also be a special link on the Manager Home page as well.
This option brings you to a series of four tabs that display spring training data:
These pages behave similarly to their regular-season counterparts.
Note: Spring training statistics and standings will not be reflected in in-game reports, other than as a split within individual player reports. For example, the Standings in-game report will not display the spring training standings. You can view this information only through the spring training pages.
First-Year Player Draft
First-year player drafts usually occur during the first half of the season, and are described in more detail here.
All-Star Game
The All-Star Game usually takes place in the middle of the season. The participants are decided by OOTPB. All-Star game appearances are recorded in individual player histories, and the game can actually be played out if you so desire.
By default, OOTPB selects All-Stars automatically. However, managers can also manually select players for the All-Star game if so desired. Click here for more information on manually selecting All-Star game participants.
Trading Deadline
The trading deadline occurs during the second half of the season, and is described in more detail here.
Roster Expansion
Roster expansion typically occurs at the beginning of September, and is described in more detail here.
Award Winners Announced
Award winners are typically announced shortly after the end of the playoffs. The game automatically determines award winners for the following awards:
Glove Wizard Awards (top defensive players at each defensive position)
Outstanding Hitter Award
Outstanding Pitcher Award
By default, OOTPB selects award winners automatically. However, managers can also manually select players for the awards if so desired. Click here for more information on manually selecting award winners.
You can also create one custom award as well.
Players File for Free Agency
Free agency typically occurs shortly after the end of the season, and is described in more detail here.
Salary Arbitration Hearing
Salary arbitration typically occurs shortly after the end of the season, and is described in more detail here.
Winter Meetings
In early December, leagues hold Winter Meetings-a week-long session during which general managers gather to discuss the game and potential trades. The most notable aspect of Winter Meetings is that trade discussions proceed much more quickly during this time. You can normally expect an opposing GM to take several days to get back to you on a trade proposal during the rest of the year, but during Winter Meetings, responses are much quicker.
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