*** CBL presents MARCH IS HERE LETS GOOOO UPDATE !!!!! ***

CBLCardinals · 03-01-2025, 10:33 AM

*** CBL presents MARCH IS HERE LETS GOOOO UPDATE !!!!! ***

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pfg...usp=share_link

I appreciate many of you following along the past four months getting us to this point. For those that are new….welcome!! For those that have been on the journey together thank you for all of the support and love. I share my passion for baseball and rosters with my OOTP brethren. Over the past 2-3 years my roster sets have generated over 120,000+ views from the OOTP community which fills me with joy!

This update contains:

- Transactions as of 2/28/25

- Ive switched the Athletics to be Sacramento A’s playing in Sutter Health park. Also make sure I switched city from Las Vegas to Sacramento.

- Tampa Bay Rays home field of George M Steinbrenner field

- Since they are playing in small capacity stadiums, for both the A’s and Rays, I’d suggest giving them $15-20M cash every season to offset the loss in attendance. Rays plan to move back to Tropicana for 2026 at least (and possibly through 2028, 2029). A’s plan to be in Sacramento I believe the next three seasons.

- MLB trade rumors posted players out of options so I’ve updated those

- Ratings/potentials based on 2024 season and/or 2025 projections

- R/L Splits for most of MLB batters

- Updates to NRI and minor league players (as best as possible from FanGraphs)

- Updated rating/potentials for Top 30 prospects all 30 organizations per Baseball America scouting reports

- Placed Top 100 IAFA on correct teams. Scouting reports based on Baseball America and MLB Pipeline

- Accurate Rule 5 selections and tagged with former team if player moved off existing team active roster

- Updates around ~1500 players options and MLB service time. This is HUGE. Many players are off. I used an export from Fangraphs depth charts to update.

- Accurate 2025 MLB schedule (*** the opening series is rolled in to regular season games with Dodgers & Cubs)

- Updates MLB 2025 draft order (*** this should be mostly accurate…may need to adjust with signings past few weeks)

- Calibrations for players at AAA and AA levels

- Updates to the player popularity ratings

- Updates to some injury proneness and different areas.

- Speed ratings based on Baseball Savant Sprint speeds for at least MLB players who qualified

- Updates to injuries as of 2/28 based on current available information

- Updates to Top 50 MLB draft prospects

- Updates to market sizes

- Updates to budgets

If not specifically called out above, I lean heavily on in this order:

- Baseball America
- Baseball Savant
- FanGraphs
- MLB Pipeline
- MLB Trade Rumors
- Various Baseball podcasts/team-specific sites

I’ve had many people ask me how I do what I do…tons of research, tons of update queries leveraging databases to update ratings/potentials, and many many MANY other checks.

As the new version of OOTP is due out next month this will likely be the last update. No worries…you will be able to import this universe to OOTP26 if you like!

Here’s to a great 2025!!!

CBLCardinals · 03-01-2025, 10:35 AM

Post above now includes updated file for 3-1-25!!!

crashsports1 · 03-01-2025, 06:17 PM

I deleted OOTP25 this morning so I'd go into the new one with higher utility. Now I'm reinstalling it 💀💀 thank goodness for reusable product keys because I dont know how I'd explain "CBLCardinals released a fire new edit on Reddit and I need to experience it"

CBLCardinals · 03-01-2025, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crashsports1

I deleted OOTP25 this morning so I'd go into the new one with higher utility. Now I'm reinstalling it 💀💀 thank goodness for reusable product keys because I dont know how I'd explain "CBLCardinals released a fire new edit on Reddit and I need to experience it"

CBLCardinals · 03-02-2025, 07:38 AM

One off

Volpe, NYY
BB way too high, defense a bit too low
Not sure if he was in the development lab to increase BB, but I’ve reviewed and adjusted him. Feel free to edit on your side if you wish!

dawg1isclear · 03-02-2025, 09:44 AM

You, sir are an updating machine! Time to sit back and enjoy the fruit of your labor!!! Thanks for all the work you do for this community!

CBLCardinals · 03-02-2025, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dawg1isclear

You, sir are an updating machine! Time to sit back and enjoy the fruit of your labor!!! Thanks for all the work you do for this community!

nziegler96 · 03-05-2025, 10:29 AM

This is fantastic work. Thank you!

CBLCardinals · 03-08-2025, 11:31 AM

*** UPDATE ***

Ok gang this will be the FINAL update for this roster set, as we are only days away from the release of OOTP26!

This version mostly contains injury updates as of 3/7. If a player is listed as “questionable” for opening day I basically have them injured until around that time.

Thanks to all of you for your support and love the past few months.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aZb...usp=share_link

crashsports1 · 03-08-2025, 01:43 PM

I just want you to know I have now uninstalled, trashed, and then re-downloaded this game 3x because of your saves lol. I owe you a drink or meal or somethin!

CBLCardinals · 03-08-2025, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crashsports1

I just want you to know I have now uninstalled, trashed, and then re-downloaded this game 3x because of your saves lol. I owe you a drink or meal or somethin!

acctingman · 03-09-2025, 12:34 AM

Pardon my ignorance, but is your file for all mlb players for the upcoming 2025 season?

I was thinking of buying OOTP 25 but I didn't think you could update player stats.

Thanks

CBLCardinals · 03-09-2025, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acctingman

Pardon my ignorance, but is your file for all mlb players for the upcoming 2025 season?

I was thinking of buying OOTP 25 but I didn't think you could update player stats.

Thanks

Yes - this file originated from the end of the 2024 season as a live start, so all players have 2024 stats. I also manually placed the season awards (MVP, Gold Glove, etc) to all the correct players. From there I’ve spent the past few months updating all of the information/ratings/potentials for the bullets in first post. Hope that helps!

acctingman · 03-09-2025, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBLCardinals

Yes - this file originated from the end of the 2024 season as a live start, so all players have 2024 stats. I also manually placed the season awards (MVP, Gold Glove, etc) to all the correct players. From there I’ve spent the past few months updating all of the information/ratings/potentials for the bullets in first post. Hope that helps!

For my clarity (cause I'm slow like that

), I'll buy OOTP 25, reply the 2024 season and then come get your download here to play my 2025 season?

And thank you for answering my question!

CBLCardinals · 03-09-2025, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acctingman

For my clarity (cause I'm slow like that

), I'll buy OOTP 25, reply the 2024 season and then come get your download here to play my 2025 season?

And thank you for answering my question!

Yes if you have OOTP25 you will just load up this league file and start your 2025 season immediately! League file date is right around the beginning of Spring Training.

Few notes:

- In settings enable all CPU AI teams to enable moves. I turn this off by default to build roster universe.

- check things like trade settings. I have it turned to very low I believe. Adjust that and other settings as you wish

- Have fun!! Welcome to 2025!!!

acctingman · 03-09-2025, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBLCardinals

Yes if you have OOTP25 you will just load up this league file and start your 2025 season immediately! League file date is right around the beginning of Spring Training.

Few notes:

- In settings enable all CPU AI teams to enable moves. I turn this off by default to build roster universe.

- check things like trade settings. I have it turned to very low I believe. Adjust that and other settings as you wish

- Have fun!! Welcome to 2025!!!

Thank you!

JaBurns · 03-11-2025, 02:28 PM

Is there a way to import updates quickly into my saved game?
Currently I import the update into my saved game, it comes in as a new file. Then I have to copy all the folders back into the existing game. Just trying to save an annoying step.

CBLCardinals · 03-11-2025, 05:20 PM

*** MOVING THE PARTY TO OOTP26!!! ***

https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...15#post5171115

gumshoeismygod · 03-31-2025, 07:23 PM

Hey man, trying to access your final update for OOTP 25, but the link you provided above is dead. Any way you could make that available again?

03-01-2025, 10:33 AM	#1
CBLCardinals OOTP Roster Team Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,772	* CBL presents MARCH IS HERE LETS GOOOO UPDATE !!!!! * * CBL presents MARCH IS HERE LETS GOOOO UPDATE !!!!! * https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pfg...usp=share_link I appreciate many of you following along the past four months getting us to this point. For those that are new….welcome!! For those that have been on the journey together thank you for all of the support and love. I share my passion for baseball and rosters with my OOTP brethren. Over the past 2-3 years my roster sets have generated over 120,000+ views from the OOTP community which fills me with joy! This update contains: - Transactions as of 2/28/25 - Ive switched the Athletics to be Sacramento A’s playing in Sutter Health park. Also make sure I switched city from Las Vegas to Sacramento. - Tampa Bay Rays home field of George M Steinbrenner field - Since they are playing in small capacity stadiums, for both the A’s and Rays, I’d suggest giving them $15-20M cash every season to offset the loss in attendance. Rays plan to move back to Tropicana for 2026 at least (and possibly through 2028, 2029). A’s plan to be in Sacramento I believe the next three seasons. - MLB trade rumors posted players out of options so I’ve updated those - Ratings/potentials based on 2024 season and/or 2025 projections - R/L Splits for most of MLB batters - Updates to NRI and minor league players (as best as possible from FanGraphs) - Updated rating/potentials for Top 30 prospects all 30 organizations per Baseball America scouting reports - Placed Top 100 IAFA on correct teams. Scouting reports based on Baseball America and MLB Pipeline - Accurate Rule 5 selections and tagged with former team if player moved off existing team active roster - Updates around ~1500 players options and MLB service time. This is HUGE. Many players are off. I used an export from Fangraphs depth charts to update. - Accurate 2025 MLB schedule (* the opening series is rolled in to regular season games with Dodgers & Cubs) - Updates MLB 2025 draft order (* this should be mostly accurate…may need to adjust with signings past few weeks) - Calibrations for players at AAA and AA levels - Updates to the player popularity ratings - Updates to some injury proneness and different areas. - Speed ratings based on Baseball Savant Sprint speeds for at least MLB players who qualified - Updates to injuries as of 2/28 based on current available information - Updates to Top 50 MLB draft prospects - Updates to market sizes - Updates to budgets If not specifically called out above, I lean heavily on in this order: - Baseball America - Baseball Savant - FanGraphs - MLB Pipeline - MLB Trade Rumors - Various Baseball podcasts/team-specific sites I’ve had many people ask me how I do what I do…tons of research, tons of update queries leveraging databases to update ratings/potentials, and many many MANY other checks. As the new version of OOTP is due out next month this will likely be the last update. No worries…you will be able to import this universe to OOTP26 if you like! Here’s to a great 2025!!! Last edited by CBLCardinals; 03-01-2025 at 10:34 AM.

03-01-2025, 06:17 PM	#3
crashsports1 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2024 Posts: 47	Lol I deleted OOTP25 this morning so I'd go into the new one with higher utility. Now I'm reinstalling it 💀💀 thank goodness for reusable product keys because I dont know how I'd explain "CBLCardinals released a fire new edit on Reddit and I need to experience it"

03-02-2025, 07:38 AM	#5
CBLCardinals OOTP Roster Team Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,772	One off Volpe, NYY BB way too high, defense a bit too low Not sure if he was in the development lab to increase BB, but I’ve reviewed and adjusted him. Feel free to edit on your side if you wish! Attached Images

03-08-2025, 01:43 PM	#10
crashsports1 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2024 Posts: 47	Omg I just want you to know I have now uninstalled, trashed, and then re-downloaded this game 3x because of your saves lol. I owe you a drink or meal or somethin!

03-11-2025, 02:28 PM	#17
JaBurns All Star Starter Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Kelowna, British Columbia Posts: 1,273	Is there a way to import updates quickly into my saved game? Currently I import the update into my saved game, it comes in as a new file. Then I have to copy all the folders back into the existing game. Just trying to save an annoying step. Last edited by JaBurns; 03-12-2025 at 09:40 AM.

03-01-2025, 10:35 AM	#2
CBLCardinals OOTP Roster Team Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,772	Post above now includes updated file for 3-1-25!!!

03-02-2025, 09:44 AM	#6
dawg1isclear Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2024 Location: on a blue marble... Posts: 352	You, sir are an updating machine! Time to sit back and enjoy the fruit of your labor!!! Thanks for all the work you do for this community!

03-05-2025, 10:29 AM	#8
nziegler96 Bat Boy Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 1	This is fantastic work. Thank you!

03-08-2025, 11:31 AM	#9
CBLCardinals OOTP Roster Team Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,772	* UPDATE * Ok gang this will be the FINAL update for this roster set, as we are only days away from the release of OOTP26! This version mostly contains injury updates as of 3/7. If a player is listed as “questionable” for opening day I basically have them injured until around that time. Thanks to all of you for your support and love the past few months. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aZb...usp=share_link

03-09-2025, 12:34 AM	#12
acctingman Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2025 Posts: 9	Pardon my ignorance, but is your file for all mlb players for the upcoming 2025 season? I was thinking of buying OOTP 25 but I didn't think you could update player stats. Thanks

03-11-2025, 05:20 PM	#18
CBLCardinals OOTP Roster Team Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,772	* MOVING THE PARTY TO OOTP26!!! * https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...15#post5171115

03-31-2025, 07:23 PM	#19
gumshoeismygod Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2025 Posts: 1	Hey man, trying to access your final update for OOTP 25, but the link you provided above is dead. Any way you could make that available again?