My Ambitious Schedule: Playing the NimBLe Way
Hey everyone,
As the inaugural season of Major Sim Baseball (MSB) kicks off, I’m thrilled to outline the roadmap for the league, grounded in the spirit of playing the NimBLe way—with a focus on strategy, natural rivalries, and four thrilling pennant races, making each season a fresh and thrilling experience. This ambitious schedule began November 1, 2024, and going forward, I’ll be diving into a journey that spans 50 seasons over the next 12.5 years, with each season spanning exactly 13 weeks.
A Season Every Quarter
As someone with a lifelong love for baseball (and the flexibility of retirement!), I’m excited to commit to this ambitious pace. Each 13-week season includes every highlight, rivalry, and key moment, so you’ll get a full, immersive experience without ever feeling rushed. Here’s the detailed structure:
• Weeks 1-11 – Regular Season: The heart of MSB, with each team competing head-to-head, establishing their identities in a drive for the pennant.
Featuring
• Week 7 – Which includes the All-Star Game & Home Run Derby: Celebrating the best of MSB, this midseason event showcases the top talent and gives us a break in regular play to focus on the league’s standouts.
• Week 9 – The Pennant Chase Begins: The stakes rise, and the NimBLe way shines as teams push to clinch one of the four races for a division crown that define our structure. This is the most intense part of the regular season, rallying fans and players alike around the pursuit of division supremacy.
Post Season
• Week 12 – League Championship Sim (LCS): The regular season wraps, and the top team from each division faces off in a best-of-seven series to claim the league title. In this high-stakes League Championship Sim, only one team from each league wins the coveted league pennant, securing their spot in the ultimate showdown.
• Week 13 – World Sim (WS): Our season culminates in the World Sim, where the Eastern and Western League champions go head-to-head to crown the Champions of the National Baseball League.
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Yearly Schedule Breakdown
To give a sense of the league’s cadence, here’s how the quarterly seasons in Major Sim Baseball will unfold, each with its own journey, playoffs, and World Sim championship:
• 1972 Season (November - January): The inaugural season of MSB. The league launches its first-ever pennant races and playoffs, culminating in the crowning of the first World Sim champion.
• 1973 Season (February - April): With one season behind them, the league begins a fresh campaign with fresh faces. The previous champion is celebrated but now faces the challenge of a new season as every team resets its sights on the title.
• 1974 Season (May - July): Two crowns have been awarded, and the league finds its rhythm. The dawn of a third season brings in new players and renewed hope, giving every team a clean slate.
• 1975 Season (August - October): A full year of sim-ing wraps up with the fourth campaign, as teams push for the fourth World Sim crown.
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Why This Approach?
Playing the NimBLe way is all about capturing the heart of baseball: regional rivalries, intense pennant races, and an engaging steady pace that makes every game meaningful. The four pennant races give fans a clear focus, making every matchup count. This league is more than just numbers; it’s a living, breathing baseball experience, where baseball’s traditions meet strategy, and the schedule ensures that every season is memorable... a journey that I can’t wait to share.
I’ve already previewed the inaugural game, and I’ll be sharing game-by-game breakdowns, weekly recaps, and special Pennant Chase moments. Whether you’re following along closely or checking in for highlights, MSB will be here for every fan.
Here’s to an incredible baseball story, told one season at a time!
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⚾Extra⚾
There’s no sport like baseball.
Sure, there are other major sports in the U.S. and globally—soccer, for instance, is a billion-dollar industry worldwide. Here in North America, I count four main sports: football, basketball, hockey, and baseball. There are also professional leagues in soccer, the PGA, tennis, and others that command serious attention. But none of them carry quite the same weight in tradition as baseball, especially when it comes to one of the game’s most unique elements—the pennant race.
Growing up, the "big four" were football, basketball, hockey, and baseball. But while football, basketball, and hockey expanded to include wild card spots in the playoffs—necessary in those physically grueling sports to reward more teams after the regular season—baseball held off. Baseball kept it simple, emphasizing the pennant race. It’s a tradition that reflects the game’s spirit and endurance. Only recently did baseball shift to allow wild cards, but for decades, it was about that singular drive to capture the pennant. That drive defined the sport and set it apart.
Some might argue, "Why not give a team that finished 12 or 15 games over .500 a shot in the postseason?" And sure, some good teams may have missed their chance. But that’s baseball. It’s not a game of immediate reward; it’s a commitment—a grueling, day-in, day-out battle that stretches six months with barely a break. Baseball is the sport where the pig isn’t just involved; it’s committed. Just like baseball, MajorSimBaseball isn’t about wild cards or shortcuts. You’re either in or you’re out, and every day is another chance to push for the top.
This commitment to daily competition, that relentless pursuit of excellence, defines MajorSimBaseball’s approach. I’m embracing the tradition, honoring the legacy of the pennant race. Nothing wild—just the game, played straight. That’s the NimBLe way.
Join me on this journey, stay tuned for updates, and let’s play ball.