Thanks for the advice kq76!
I was watching some games on BT Sport ESPN over here but have since bought an MLB.tv subscription.
Sorry, with player form I was meaning if a player has had a couple of poor games. Normally in football they may be dropped to the bench for a game or two but I just wondered if it's similar with baseball? Like you say though with the baseball season being so long then the players are bound to go through hot and cold streaks.
Thanks for the advice on the bullpen - a few tips there that I am going to look to setup when I next play. I'm also reading up a bit more on the trades/waivers side of things like you suggested.
Have to say though I'm really enjoying OOTP - I think playing the game along with watching/reading real life baseball will increase my limited knowledge. Hopefully by the time OOTP 18 comes out I will be flying!