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Highlights From Diamond Mind March 2024

2024-03-17T22:01:12-07:00By |

NEW “CLASSIC” SALARIES COMING SOON! REGISTER NOW FOR THE LADDER LEAGUES STANDARD ASSN SEASON 55 GOOD THINGS COME IN THREES CUSTOM LEAGUES KINGS THE TIPPING POINT NEW “CLASSIC” SALARIES COMING SOON! The salaries for Classic (career-rated) players are changed three times annually. The next salary change is scheduled for the end of this month. Salaries are adjusted using a “supply-and-demand” formula, which compares the usage of players with similar salaries in Standard, Grand Open Tournament and Ladder Leagues Standard Assn leagues during the previous four months. The salaries of players used more often go up; those of players used less often go down. This will be the first salary change for the 300+ players added to the player pool last October. Salary changes can really shake up player valuations and roster-building strategies, and are sure to provoke debate and disagreement. So … bring it on! [...]

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Highlights From Diamond Mind February 2024

2024-02-24T02:04:41-08:00By |

IT'S 2023 ALL OVER AGAIN BI-CYCLE THE WILD ONE CUSTOM LEAGUES KINGS THE TIPPING POINT IT'S 2023 ALL OVER AGAIN The 2023 season is now live and available online! Heading the salary list is Shohei Ohtani. The AL MVP will cost you a cool $27,280,000 As part of the release, the rule limiting pickoff throws, introduced in 2023, has been added. It is available as an option in all Custom leagues. We also have made changes to the SSG standard league setup, which replaces the 2022 with the 2023 season. The salary cap has been raised to $130 million, the periodic payments schedule has been modified, and loans can now be taken against future income payments. BI-CYCLE Hitting for the cycle is an uncommon and exciting feat. Christian Yelich (August 29 and September 17, 2018) did it twice in [...]

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Highlights From Diamond Mind January 2024

2024-02-24T01:47:14-08:00By |

COMING SOON ZAT YOU? RECORD SETTING SINGLE GAME PERFORMANCES CUSTOM LEAGUES KINGS THE TIPPING POINT COMING SOON We are in the final stages of testing the 2023 and completely rerated 1947 seasons, which will be introduced very soon! Along with the introduction of these two seasons, there will be an overhaul of reliever endurance ratings for the 1920 season, updating of park factor windows for parks currently in use to include the 2023 season, and a change to Dick Allen’s 3B range rating from Vg to Av. Other major projects/changes planned for later in 2024 include: Rerating of the 1948, 1955 and 1958 SSG seasons Review and reconciliation of SSG injury ratings Review and extension of Classic (career-rated) platoon ratings Adding Classic normalized counting stats as a searchable database Introduction of 1919 SSG season Annual intake of new Classic (including Negro Leagues) players [...]

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Highlights From Diamond Mind December 2023

2023-12-20T02:43:23-08:00By |

MASTERS CHAMPION CROWNED IT'S XMAS TIME REGISTER NOW FOR LADDER LEAGUES RANDOM 600 ASSN SEASON 44 NEW FEATURES CUSTOM LEAGUES KINGS THE TIPPING POINT MASTERS CHAMPION CROWNED Congratulations to George Kreiner, 2023 Masters Tournament Champion, his third time winning the coveted green jacket! The 2023 Masters Tournament was the 14th running of this annual tournament, which is designed to test the creative and adaptive skills of the participants over a wide range of league themes using both Classic and SSG formats. All MTs use a cumulative scoring system where 1 point is awarded for every regular season win, 2 points for every non-WS playoff game win, and 3 points for every WS game win. Just as in its golfing namesake, the tournament ranking is based on the cumulative score over the four equally weighted rounds of the tournament. The 2023 MT played five [...]

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Highlights From Diamond Mind November 2023

2023-11-16T02:30:54-08:00By |

Discover the excitement in the latest "Black Friday" promotion from Diamond Mind Online. Join us for Season 54 of the Ladder Leagues Standard Association and challenge unbreakable records in our Classic Standard Leagues. Plus, get valuable insights from Tyler Ensor, commissioner of the Random Parks and Players leagues, and learn essential tips for both new and seasoned team owners in this month's edition.

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Highlights From Diamond Mind October 2023

2023-10-30T04:25:01-07:00By |

We've ushered in 339 new "Classic" players, celebrating baseball's vast history from legends like Albert Pujols to 19th-century pioneers. The anticipation builds with our major tournament finals, and don't miss key player rating tweaks. Additionally, delve into our expert tips section for invaluable guidance, especially around the intricacies of preseason loans and interest. Join the conversation with Bruce (RedHook) Warner, the mind behind the popular Undroppables and TURBO for FUN AGAIN leagues.

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Highlights From Diamond Mind September 2023

2023-09-21T03:45:57-07:00By |

Journey through Diamond Mind Online's rich tapestry, from the unsung Black stars of the International League to the game-changing dynamics of 1947. Dive into the 'Ohtani phenomenon' and meet the mastermind behind the legendary Blue Meanies leagues. Plus, unlock the secrets of bunting with insights from DMO's creator, Tom Tippett. A treasure trove for every baseball aficionado!

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Highlights From Diamond Mind August 2023

2023-08-21T01:09:11-07:00By |

Unveiling NEW Classic Salaries and the thrilling Round 3B of the 2023 Masters now in action! Register for Season 43 of the Ladder Leagues and witness Alex Rodriguez's record-breaking performance in The Great American Songbook 14 league. Dive deeper with David Stern's Completely Random leagues and unravel the mysteries of the DMO game engine. A must-read for every baseball enthusiast!

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Highlights From Diamond Mind July 2023

2023-08-21T00:32:44-07:00By |

Join us for a review of Grand Open Tournament XVII's Round 3, learn about the nail-biting 20-inning game in SSG Modern Franch11, and marvel at Yuli Gurriel's record-breaking season. Plus, get insights from Joey Beretta, the creator of Big Fish(es), Small Pond leagues, and pick up handy tips from our 'Tipping Point' section in this month's Diamond Mind newsletter.

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