How to Host a Mixed‑Era Tournament Featuring Historic MLB & Negro‑League Teams?

Moneybrawler · 09-15-2025, 02:32 PM

I’m planning a special tournament that brings together classic Major‑League clubs and historic Negro‑League franchises, and I could use some guidance.

– A selection of MLB teams from various seasons (e.g., 1927 Yankees, 1975 Reds) plus iconic Negro‑League clubs such as the Kansas City Monarchs, Homestead Grays, Chicago American Giants, etc.
– Ideally a single‑elimination bracket (or double‑elimination if that’s easier to manage), but I’m open to round‑robin group stages followed by playoffs.
– Any tips on setting up the bracket, seeding the teams, and tracking stats for the tournament (leaderboards, MVP, etc.) would be appreciated.

Should I start with a “Custom League” and enable Tournament Mode, or is there a better workflow?
What’s the most reliable method for pulling in multiple historic MLB seasons and the Negro‑League squads? (CSV import, community packs, manual entry?)

Any step‑by‑step instructions, screenshots, or links to relevant mods/packs would be hugely helpful. Thanks in advance for your expertise!
Looking forward to hearing your tips and maybe even joining a community run version of this tournament.

I’m planning a special tournament that brings together classic Major‑League clubs and historic Negro‑League franchises, and I could use some guidance on the best way to set it upl.

What I’d like to achieve

Teams – A selection of MLB teams from various seasons (e.g., 1927 Yankees, 1975 Reds) plus iconic Negro‑League clubs such as the Kansas City Monarchs, Homestead Grays, Chicago American Giants, etc.
Format – Ideally a single‑elimination bracket but I’m open to round‑robin group stages followed by playoffs.

Logistics – Any tips on setting up the bracket, seeding the teams, and tracking stats for the tournament (leaderboards, MVP, etc.) would be appreciated.

Specific questions

League creation: Should I start with a “Custom League” and enable Tournament Mode, or is there a better workflow?
Team import: What’s the most reliable method for pulling in multiple historic MLB seasons and the Negro‑League squads? (
I’ve experimented a bit—created a custom league, added a few MLB teams, and imported a community Negro‑League pack—but I’m hitting snags with roster alignment and getting the bracket to behave the way I want.

Any step‑by‑step instructions, screenshots, or links to relevant mods/packs would be hugely helpful. Thanks in advance for your expertise!

genec · 10-10-2025, 06:36 PM

have you found a way to make this work?

09-15-2025, 02:32 PM	#1
Moneybrawler Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 182	How to Host a Mixed‑Era Tournament Featuring Historic MLB & Negro‑League Teams? I’m planning a special tournament that brings together classic Major‑League clubs and historic Negro‑League franchises, and I could use some guidance. – A selection of MLB teams from various seasons (e.g., 1927 Yankees, 1975 Reds) plus iconic Negro‑League clubs such as the Kansas City Monarchs, Homestead Grays, Chicago American Giants, etc. – Ideally a single‑elimination bracket (or double‑elimination if that’s easier to manage), but I’m open to round‑robin group stages followed by playoffs. – Any tips on setting up the bracket, seeding the teams, and tracking stats for the tournament (leaderboards, MVP, etc.) would be appreciated. Should I start with a “Custom League” and enable Tournament Mode, or is there a better workflow? What’s the most reliable method for pulling in multiple historic MLB seasons and the Negro‑League squads? (CSV import, community packs, manual entry?) Any step‑by‑step instructions, screenshots, or links to relevant mods/packs would be hugely helpful. Thanks in advance for your expertise! Looking forward to hearing your tips and maybe even joining a community run version of this tournament. I’m planning a special tournament that brings together classic Major‑League clubs and historic Negro‑League franchises, and I could use some guidance on the best way to set it upl. What I’d like to achieve Teams – A selection of MLB teams from various seasons (e.g., 1927 Yankees, 1975 Reds) plus iconic Negro‑League clubs such as the Kansas City Monarchs, Homestead Grays, Chicago American Giants, etc. Format – Ideally a single‑elimination bracket but I’m open to round‑robin group stages followed by playoffs. Logistics – Any tips on setting up the bracket, seeding the teams, and tracking stats for the tournament (leaderboards, MVP, etc.) would be appreciated. Specific questions League creation: Should I start with a “Custom League” and enable Tournament Mode, or is there a better workflow? Team import: What’s the most reliable method for pulling in multiple historic MLB seasons and the Negro‑League squads? ( I’ve experimented a bit—created a custom league, added a few MLB teams, and imported a community Negro‑League pack—but I’m hitting snags with roster alignment and getting the bracket to behave the way I want. Any step‑by‑step instructions, screenshots, or links to relevant mods/packs would be hugely helpful. Thanks in advance for your expertise! Last edited by Moneybrawler; 09-15-2025 at 04:33 PM.

10-10-2025, 06:36 PM	#2
genec Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 43	have you found a way to make this work?