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malor · 03-22-2026, 10:22 AM

In my first SIM of the new version. I saw the Dodgers finish in last place. Thought that was strange. Looked closer. Injuries everywhere. Their older overworked talent went down hard and scrubs ending up playing a lot of games. 4 out of 5 starting pitchers out for most of the seasons. Big bats down at same time.

Second Sim, they won the world series.

Third through Fifth sims was wild card loss, lost in division series and another World Series. Lots of variability. That is why this game is the best.

As others have said, once you click the button to start simming, you are in a fantasy world and OOTP engine takes over. Never expect players/teams. to play like you would in real life. In my 12 sim, the Athletics won the WS. It was an outlier, but the made wild card and just kept winning playoff rounds. Nice to see that it can happen.

03-22-2026, 10:22 AM	#19
malor Major Leagues Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 482	In my first SIM of the new version. I saw the Dodgers finish in last place. Thought that was strange. Looked closer. Injuries everywhere. Their older overworked talent went down hard and scrubs ending up playing a lot of games. 4 out of 5 starting pitchers out for most of the seasons. Big bats down at same time. Second Sim, they won the world series. Third through Fifth sims was wild card loss, lost in division series and another World Series. Lots of variability. That is why this game is the best. As others have said, once you click the button to start simming, you are in a fantasy world and OOTP engine takes over. Never expect players/teams. to play like you would in real life. In my 12 sim, the Athletics won the WS. It was an outlier, but the made wild card and just kept winning playoff rounds. Nice to see that it can happen.