72 Team 1S9D8T 102 Games

Lordofbrewtown · 12-10-2022, 11:37 PM

Might be a tough one witth the odd # of divisions, but I think it's doable if half the teams play 1 div and the other half another in non-div weeks (if it's too difficult to mix up).

Looking to start season 1st week of May. 1 off day per week/roughly every 7 days, and no all-star game, 3 game series.

Ideally:
72 non divisions games (play each team in 3 other divisions 8x3x3 =72)
30 Division games (play 3 of your division opponents twice, and the other 4 only once, 3x3x2 = 18 + 4x3x1 = 12, 18+12 =30).

bwburke94 · 12-13-2022, 05:29 PM

The odd number of divisions makes this impossible as written.

However, if everyone plays 3 teams from each of 8 divisions instead of 8 teams from each of 3 divisions, things start to fall into place.

gmo · 12-22-2022, 10:07 PM

My personal preference would be for the suggestion by bwburke94 to have the interdivision games be one series against three teams from each other division because then with the natural season-to-season variation the game puts in a schedule there is at least the chance to play every other team over time.

A sort of middle ground would be playing half the teams from six divisions. If you wanted that, I would ask if you have any preference for which divisions you would want to match up. It is fine if there is no preference, and I would guess there is not since it was not in the original post.

Lordofbrewtown · 12-25-2022, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwburke94

The odd number of divisions makes this impossible as written.

However, if everyone plays 3 teams from each of 8 divisions instead of 8 teams from each of 3 divisions, things start to fall into place.

Really? I prefer to keep the schedules as close as possible for teams in the same division to preserve the integrity of winning the division.

I thought/(was hoping I guess) something along the lines of (using 3 divisions): A1vB1, A2vB2, A3vB3, A4vB4, A5vC1, A6vC2, A7vC3, A8vC4, B5vC5, B6vC6, B7vC7, B8vC8 (and rotating within the groups of 4/half divisions) would allow the odd number to work; but, I'll certainly defer to your expertise.

Barring that, I'd be happy/thankful to get a schedule per your suggestion, where each team plays 3 teams from each of the other 8 divisions.

Lordofbrewtown · 12-25-2022, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lordofbrewtown

Really? I prefer to keep the schedules as close as possible for teams in the same division to preserve the integrity of winning the division.

I thought/(was hoping I guess) something along the lines of (using 3 divisions): A1vB1, A2vB2, A3vB3, A4vB4, A5vC1, A6vC2, A7vC3, A8vC4, B5vC5, B6vC6, B7vC7, B8vC8 (and rotating within the groups of 4/half divisions) would allow the odd number to work; but, I'll certainly defer to your expertise.

Barring that, I'd be happy/thankful to get a schedule per your suggestion, where each team plays 3 teams from each of the other 8 divisions.

And I see the issue with my suggestion now/3rd series complicating thigs/throwing things out of whack.

gmo · 12-26-2022, 10:47 PM

Yup, splitting the divisions in half gets rid of the one odd number, but as you note the 3rd series is another odd number that blocks the path.

If a key goal is consistency of opponents within the division, then my suggestion is in this direction - play each division opponent 2 times (7 opponents time 2 series times 3 games = 42 games), play each opponent in 2 other division once (2 divisions times 8 opponents times 1 series times 3 games = 48 games), and figure out something for the last 4 series (12 games) to get to the 102 total.

Various ways to go with those last four series. Could go all divisional, but that is getting to quite a few more than the original request. Could have each team play 1 team from four other divisions, 2 teams from two other divisions, or 4 teams from one other division. The last gives the maximum consistency with half of each division having the same opponents besides themselves.

Lordofbrewtown · 12-27-2022, 09:37 PM

I think playing 3 teams from each of the other 8 divisions is the way I'd prefer to go.

Appreciate all the suggestions!!!!

gmo · 12-29-2022, 10:14 PM

Code:

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# 72 team schedule, 102 games
# Designed for the following configuration:
# 1 subleague with 9 divisions of 8 teams
#
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# 3-6 games against 7 other teams in division (0-3H/0-3A)
# 3 games against 24 teams across other divisions (3H or 3A)
#
# 
# Each team plays 10 series against division opponents
# One series against 4 teams and two series against 3 teams
#
# Each team plays 1 series against each of three opponents in each other division
#
# Seven half-weeks scattered through season are all teams playing division games
# Other 27 half-weeks are mostly interdivision
# In blocks of three half-weeks play all interdivision series against one other division
# The one division of the nine not playing interdivision then plays its other three intradivision series sets
#
# No homestands or roadtrips longer than 12 games
#
# Games are all in three-game series
# All teams have one offday each week
# Offdays are either Monday or Thursday
# All teams off on Thursday of opening week
#
# All teams play 8-9 weekend series at home
#
# All weekday game times set at 7:05pm
# Saturday game times 30% chance 1:05pm, 20% chance 4:05pm, 50% chance 7:05pm
# Sunday game times 50% chance 1:05pm, 30% chance 4:05pm, 20% chance 7:05pm
# Except 1:05pm game time forced for all getaway days for both teams
#
# Season begins first Monday of May
# Season ends first Sunday on or after Aug27
# Season spans 119 days
#
# No All-Star Game defined
#
# Built 2022-12-29
#

12-10-2022, 11:37 PM	#1
Lordofbrewtown Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 301	72 Team 1S9D8T 102 Games Might be a tough one witth the odd # of divisions, but I think it's doable if half the teams play 1 div and the other half another in non-div weeks (if it's too difficult to mix up). Looking to start season 1st week of May. 1 off day per week/roughly every 7 days, and no all-star game, 3 game series. Ideally: 72 non divisions games (play each team in 3 other divisions 8x3x3 =72) 30 Division games (play 3 of your division opponents twice, and the other 4 only once, 3x3x2 = 18 + 4x3x1 = 12, 18+12 =30).

12-22-2022, 10:07 PM	#3
gmo Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 3,399	My personal preference would be for the suggestion by bwburke94 to have the interdivision games be one series against three teams from each other division because then with the natural season-to-season variation the game puts in a schedule there is at least the chance to play every other team over time. A sort of middle ground would be playing half the teams from six divisions. If you wanted that, I would ask if you have any preference for which divisions you would want to match up. It is fine if there is no preference, and I would guess there is not since it was not in the original post. __________________ Making Baseball Schedules

12-26-2022, 10:47 PM	#6
gmo Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 3,399	Yup, splitting the divisions in half gets rid of the one odd number, but as you note the 3rd series is another odd number that blocks the path. If a key goal is consistency of opponents within the division, then my suggestion is in this direction - play each division opponent 2 times (7 opponents time 2 series times 3 games = 42 games), play each opponent in 2 other division once (2 divisions times 8 opponents times 1 series times 3 games = 48 games), and figure out something for the last 4 series (12 games) to get to the 102 total. Various ways to go with those last four series. Could go all divisional, but that is getting to quite a few more than the original request. Could have each team play 1 team from four other divisions, 2 teams from two other divisions, or 4 teams from one other division. The last gives the maximum consistency with half of each division having the same opponents besides themselves. __________________ Making Baseball Schedules

12-13-2022, 05:29 PM	#2
bwburke94 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Belchertown, MA, USA Posts: 4,507	The odd number of divisions makes this impossible as written. However, if everyone plays 3 teams from each of 8 divisions instead of 8 teams from each of 3 divisions, things start to fall into place.

12-27-2022, 09:37 PM	#7
Lordofbrewtown Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 301	I think playing 3 teams from each of the other 8 divisions is the way I'd prefer to go. Appreciate all the suggestions!!!!