The PEBA comes to OOTP 12 on February 5!

[Corsairs]

The Planetary Extreme Baseball Alliance (PEBA)

HTML Reports URL: Planetary Extreme Baseball Alliance Home
News Archive: PEBA/LRS News Archive
Forums: PEBA League Forum
IOLD: PEBA IOLD Profile
Commissioner: Corsairs @ OOTP forums / PEBA Commissioner @ PEBA forums
OOTP Version: 11.2.28 - Coming to OOTP 12 February 5!
Format: Fictional
League Structure: 24 human teams (each with 4 minor league affiliates) plus 2 feeders. Extended universe includes the full PEBA system plus 4 independent AI leagues.
Export Deadlines: Wednesday @ 8 p.m. ET / Sunday @ 10 a.m. ET
Days Per Sim: 7
First Season: 2007
Current Season: 2015-16 off-season
Special League Features:

• The league Commissioner does not own a team to ensure impartiality.
• Enjoy one of the most creative and prolific group of story writers in the OOTP online world. League members delight in building up a believable fiction around our league. With entertaining new articles being published all the time, you'll never lack for reading material!
• Weave yourself into the legacy of one OOTP's most famous online leagues. Our passionate members have built an entire world for you to explore and shape. Some tales have grown into full-blow books, like OOTP community member (and LRS GM) RonCo's See the PEBA on $25 a Day. Your exploits may be the next to be immortalized in story!
• Participate in one of the most active online communities around. At over 56,000 posts and growing, you're never going to want for something to talk about. There's always a conversation happening!
• Become part of a stable, well-established, tight-knit league that you can depend on being able to turn to over the long haul. There's nothing like the security of knowing the league you just joined will be there for you whenever you want.
• The PEBA and the LRS are beta testing homes of StatsLab, the outstanding OOTP online utility suite created by community member fhomess, who is also a member of our league. PEBA/LRS members will have access to new StatsLab features even before they're made public!
• Do you like to trade? You've found your nirvana! Be a part of a bustling, dynamic trade environment. If you can't swing a trade here, you can't swing a trade anywhere!
• Coaching and Scouting are ON. Make personnel decisions that matter and prepare for the "fog of war" when judging prospects! It will be your skill and keen eye for talent that will separate you from the pack.
• Amateur Draft and Winter Meetings are conducted LIVE via the PEBA chat room. These well-attended events are extraordinary fun and greatly anticipated. They're experiences you don't want to miss!
• A Contribution Points reward system allows members to improve and customize their teams through writing articles and posting in our forums.
• Members can impact the course of the league by voting on "floater" proposals during the off-season.

Currently Available Teams:
See below

Join the PEBA today!

[Corsairs]

One of OOTP's premiere fictional leagues makes the leap to 12 on Feb. 5

Become a part of the PEBAverse!

We seek creative minds interested in becoming PEBA general managers...
...and people simply interested in joining a robust online community

The Planetary Extreme Baseball Alliance has become one of OOTP's most recognized online leagues. The vibrant imagination of our members has made the "PEBAverse" a fleshed-out, lived-in entity with a robust history. We take our time, advancing slowly so that our writer/GMs can absorb their world and add to it with engrossing new storylines. It's the online league for whose who recognize that baseball is artistry played out on grass fields, a sport that rewards its followers with a never-ending stream of storylines. It's the league for those who are tired of watching from the bleachers and are ready to start shaping those emerging storylines themselves.

But the PEBA has grown into more than just a baseball league. It has become an online community of diverse interests and growing friendships. As our community develops, we're looking to branch out and bring in more members to add their own voices to our discussions - and you don't have to be a PEBA GM to be welcomed to our forums, either. If you're someone who likes sharing your interests - whatever they may be - and receiving feedback from interested, articulate responders, the PEBA forums is where you want to be.

Joining the PEBA as a General Manager

The PEBA has immediate openings for those seeking general manager positions. Hit this link to apply! Discover why running a PEBA franchise is one of the most captivating experiences you'll have playing OOTP...

• Enjoy the stability of an established league. Nothing matters if the trains don't run on time. For over four years, the PEBA's train has always run on time, and it will continue to do so. Many leagues pitch great experiences and clever setups, but as a PEBA member, you know your league will be there for you now and in the future.
• Compete against dozens of the sharpest minds that OOTP has to offer. PEBA GMs don't miss a beat. You'll need to be ever vigilant if you expect to pry the Rodriguez Cup from their clutches.
• Engage in one of the game's most active trade markets. Think you can outwit our time-tested horse traders? We'll see.
• Exercise your creativity by adding to our world. Members aren't just GMs - they are artists, always looking for new narratives. Over 2,000 articles and counting... what new storylines will you bring to the PEBAverse?

Joining the PEBA as a Community Member

You don't have to be a PEBA GM to join our community. Register to join our forums! The PEBA is about much more than baseball. As a PEBA forum member, you'll be able to join in our many off-topic discussions and activities...

• Meet sports fans like yourself. We came to OOTP because we love real baseball, and you'll get plenty of real baseball talk on the PEBA forums, be it breaking news, deep analysis, reminiscing, or just plain silliness. We don't neglect other sports, either. Whether your interest lies with football, hockey, or anything else, we've got you covered.
• Share your passions, no matter how eccentric. Looking for people to talk about the things that drive you, but worried that your interests are too weird or obtuse? Worry not... our community is as weird and obtuse as they get. Oh sure, we dig the "normal" stuff like music, books, and photography. We do the nerdy stuff, too, like board and video games. And then there's the weird... our railfans, our country music bloggers, our apple enthusiasts (and I ain't talking about the tech company). There's nothing too off-beat for our tastes.
• Get in-depth reviews and analysis. Anyone can tell you that they did or didn't like something. Our members tell you why, and they aren't afraid to get verbose in doing so. Read in-depth book reviews. Get reviews on yet-to-be-released movies. It's your own private entertainment hub!
• Engage in deep discussions. We want to make you think. Doesn't matter if it's about newspapers, cloning, the disappearing communal experience, or planet-killing particle colliders. You can count on something new and interesting being discussed every time you log on.
• Join in our group fun. We play baseball together, sure, but we don't stop there. PEBA members have a long tradition of online gaming that includes just about any kind of game you can imagine. Past gaming obsessions include Diablo II, Civilization V, Alpha Centauri, Frozen Synapse, Gran Turismo 5, Dominion, and Diplomacy. There's got to be something in there that floats your boat. Or perhaps you'd like to suggest a new gaming obsession?

Become our newest general manger or our newest community member

Either way... welcome to the PEBAverse, OOTP 12-style!

[mavericktango]

Great writing league! If you're serious about writing and participation this is the league for you. Stop by the forum and have a look - always something new and interesting to read. Once you're in this league you'll find it hard to love another.

[goead]

Been in the league since September 2009 way back when there was a writing contest to get in, and I can easily say it is the best league I have ever been in. If you get lucky enough to find a spot to get in, I would say take it as you won't regret it!

[mtopham]

I joined the PEBA at the same time as Mikey #1 (as we lovingly call Mike of New Jersey) and I can't say enough what a fantastic community this group of guys has created! Rich, deep - at times some crazy story lines! Best of all, everyone works together for the betterment of the whole; The community means something to all and that is very much respected.

Oh... and there's some pretty good baseball going on, too!

If you love to write, create visual elements, to converse on a wide array of topics, and be involved in an incredibly stable group of like minded souls, then the PEBA is for you!

[Corsairs]

It's official: The PEBA has transitioned to OOTP 12! You can view our updated HTML reports here. And now we'd like to hear from you! There is still plenty of time to apply for a general manager opening. Our first OOTP 12 sim will be held on February 5. We will continue the progression to the start of the PEBA 2016 season, which we should reach in the second half of February. Take control of your team before then, and even if you're not ready to become a PEBA GM, register on our forums to bring your own take on our diverse interests.

Become the next PEBA GM!

[Athletics17]

The one and only online league I have and will be in. An amazing group of guys who love baseball. It is a great community that I am proud to be apart of. You will have no regrets about joining. Come and register even if you don't want to be a GM, this community runs far deeper than just OOTP.

[bdh5]

I have a hard time believing that there's a better, more immersive, more professionally run OOTP league going than the PEBA. John goes to painstaking lengths to make sure the PEBA is second to none, and the ownership group we have is standout. While competition thrives, everyone loves to chat about topics beyond just baseball -- as my friends above have noted. Much more than just an OOTP online league, it's a lifestyle!

If anyone is looking for something more than just a run of the mill OOTP league, the PEBA should be your first and last stop.

[Corsairs]

Charleston is just a year removed from winning the Planetary Extreme Championship

Our first official OOTP 12 general manager opening is one of the PEBA's most successful franchises: the Charleston Statesmen. Charleston's has finished with over 100 wins in four of its nine season and won the Dixie Division five times. The Statesmen have only failed to qualify for the postseason once, in the league's second year. Most impressive, Charleston is the only team to win the Planetary Extreme Championship twice.

This is a franchise with pedigree, and thus the burden of high expectations will be placed upon their next GM. Keep the team winning and you'll rise to meet those expectations, but how to go about doing that? Only 17 players are currently under contract for the upcoming season, and owner Charles Pinckney, a well-known spendthrift, isn't keen to open his pocketbook for any big-ticket free agent acquisitions. That might dissuade one from making another title run with the current group.

Ah! But what a group it is! Good luck finding a better starting rotation than that boasted by the Statesmen. Led by Mr. Golden Arm himself, Conan McCullough, and featuring one of the brightest young hurlers in the game in John Matthews, this is a staff to die for. What the current roster lacks in hitter quantity, it makes up for in quality, especially in the oufield. Frank Murphy is a beast (and just got awarded a beastly salary through arbitration), Miguel Martínes showed high promise in his first full season, and Jeff "Cajun" Williams remains "Mr. Charleston", one of two current players who have been Statesmen since the league's inaugural season.

If a new GM decides that a rebuild is indeed in order, the highly ranked Charleston farm system will make the process much easier. Everyone needs pitching, and with top prospects like Elliott Johnson, Toyokazu Matsumoto, and José "The Fly Patino waiting in the wings, there's leeway to trade away some of that fabulous major league pitching talent to fill holes elsewhere in the organization. The depth of this system makes the possibilities endless.

Not a bad situation for a new GM to be walking into, eh? It helps that you'll be greeted warmly in the PEBA, a league with a proud tradition of welcoming first-time online leaguers with open arms. Of course, online league vets are happily accepted, too. Don't let those demanding Charleston fans daunt you! Apply today for this plum opening.

And even if you're not ready to take on a PEBA GM position, we want you to join our active community! Register at the PEBA forums and join in our wide-ranging discussions. Baseball is only a small part of what we're talking about, and you're sure to find a topic of interest. Find out what makes the PEBA forums one of the most active amongst OOTP online leagues!

[Athletics17]

Wow!! I am surprised to see the Statesmen open for grabs. They are one of my favorite PEBA teams.

[scotto313]

Let me start by saying that I LOVE simulation baseball! Baseball is the only sport I watch in person or on television. I have traveled to several minor league parks over my lifetime. My kids experienced live major league and minor league baseball action by the time they were five years old. My wedding day was October 11th 1997 which happened to coincide with the Cleveland/Baltimore playoffs series. Every table was equipped with a TV set during the reception. It was a sight to behold and my friends and family still to this day comment on the baseball action during my wedding reception. I live ten miles from Jacobs Field where my beloved Cleveland Indians play.

In high school, I became infatuated with the wonderful world of baseball statistics. It was a good way to pass my time in “study hall.” Study hall is time supposedly for doing homework while you are still at school but I never did care too much for learning back then. Anyway, I loved to pour over the stats from Spring Training all the way to the time when I was released from school for the summer.

I dabbled a little in the dice games as a kid and always enjoyed the trading cards but it wasn’t until I indulged in online fantasy baseball that my passion turned into an obsession. After a few seasons getting my feet wet with online fantasy leagues, I stumbled across Baseball Mogul in a local computer shop. I took it home and felt like it took fantasy baseball to a whole new level. In 1999 I bought Season Ticket Baseball (OOTP 4 I believe) and I absolutely loved it! I found it much better than Mogul in every way imaginable but I longed for the real competition that I had with fantasy baseball. That is when I found the OOTP Forums and the Online Community. I joined the first league that would take me (I am sorry to say I forget the league name) and stuck with them until it finally folded in 2006.

I have been in many online leagues, some I left on my own accord but most have closed up shop due to lack of interest. I am currently in just three leagues and the PEBA is the one league that brings me the most pleasure. I realize that we all have different reasons for joining a league. My main reason for joining the PEBA is the community. I like the feeling I get from being a part of something bigger than myself. The online community is somewhat like a family. I have seen a few family-like squabbles but there seems to be an overall sense of belonging that transcends individual personality.

We have a fine collection of owners that are dedicated to winning and passionate about their team but, there is also a fantastic sense of community that has many owners offering up trades or advice that in no way benefits themselves or their teams. It is a community in every sense of the word.

PEBA is definitely a writing league and I find that the writing aspect of our league adds tremendously to my enjoyment. OOTP writing has added to my life in many ways.

We have a commissioner that does not currently own a team and this is a big draw for me. John loves the league as if every team were his own. This is a huge improvement over your average league in my opinion.

Stop on by and check things out. You will find that the PEBA is as close to a perfect league as you can find in the wonderful world of OOTP Online baseball Simulation!

[Cole]

I've not been in the league for long but I can also say that this league is top-notch. Everything runs smoothly and the community is absolutely fantastic with a lot of great owners. Come join us!

[goead]

Seeing Charleston as an available team makes me a very sad sad PEBA-ite. Those will be some big shoes to fill. I miss you already Jon!

[Corsairs]

Applications are still being accepted for the Charleston GM position. There are many excellent baseball minds here on the OOTP forums. We're looking for those special candidates who couple baseball acumen with a desire to exercise creativity. If that sounds like your cup of tea, write us!

[mayberrb]

This league, with it's imaginative writers and inspirational commissioner, has become the mainstay of my social life! I'd rather kibbitz online with this group than get invited out to a fancy meal. Join us!

[mavericktango]

Do you want to know what we think about the new photoshop, recommended video games, MLB TV or playing baseball? These are some of the topics currently being discussed by our community

.... oh yeah! And you'll find some predictions for our new 2016 season and some spring training chatter which starts with tonights sim

Come in and join the conversations ...

[Corsairs]

Our membership is full for the upcoming 2016 season, but you are still welcome to register on the PEBA forums. You don't have to be a follower of PEBA baseball to get mileage out of our forums. There are always interesting off-topic conversations going on, and we'd love to hear from you, so stop by and register today! And tune into our HTML reports to follow the PEBA's 2016 regular season action!