Last updated 1/17/2025
Send your APBA league openings to Randy Coryer at apba66nyslp@yahoo.com. Please limit your posting to 100 words. Clearly indicate the type of league – board game or computer – and anything else that would be helpful to potential new managers.
January 17
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (LEG) Opening – LEG is a BBW 5.75 league in search of at least one manager. LEG consists of 32 teams split into the AL (DH) and NL (Non-DH) with two Divisions each and plays 162 games. Roster size is 40 (mostly Hall-of-Famers from the 1890’s to the present) with 27 active. LEG uses contracts, a salary cap, and free agency. This is a league for the advanced and dedicated manager. Babe Ruth hit off Bob Gibson? Ty Cobb steal on Johnny Bench? Nolan Ryan pitch against Walter Johnson? If interested, please contact Nik at nik.malatestinic@gmail.com.
Computer APBA Baseball League (CABLE) Opening – CABLE is looking for one new owner to immediately take over a team that has been recently vacated due to health issues. CABLE consists of twenty-four teams divided into two Leagues, three divisions per league, and four teams per division. CABLE is an AIM/BBW league that plays a 162 game schedule with eight teams advancing to postseason play (six division winners plus one wild card from each league). The league is upgrading to BBW Version 6.0 for this coming season. Our rookie draft is scheduled for Saturday February 15th. CABLE has 40 man rosters with 27 active players during league play. Owners are spread out across the country. Managers will typically play their home games solo with their opponent providing a micromanager of their choice to manage their team. If interested and for more information contact CABLE Commissioner Gary Peterson at gary.a.peterson6@gmail.com.
January 12
ACTBALL League Opening – The ACTBALL league has 2 immediate openings. ACTBALL is a modern BBW 5.75 league that uses a unique player contract system to mimic MLB roster construction. Players may be signed to short-term non-renewable 1 or 2 year contracts, or signed to long term contracts (3+ years). Once a long-term contract expires, the player becomes a restricted free agent (RFA) and bidding on the player ensues in real time! The league is starting its 2025 RFA draft shortly; some of the big names in the draft are Mike Trout, JT Realmuto, Jose Ramirez, Shohei Ohtani, Blake Snell, Joe Musgrove, Chris Sale, Pete Alonso, Vlad Guerrero, Fernando Tatis, and many more. Up for a unique challenge? Contact John directly via email at superstarjones66@yahoo.com.
January 8
ABPL League Openings – The ABPL is a BBW 6.0 league in the off season getting ready for its 54th season. The ABPL is a 24 team league with a unique system where each team is tied to its Major League team franchise. The league uses the most current season and there are no league fees. They are looking for a couple of new members who enjoy baseball and the game of APBA. If you are interested or desire more information, please contact Bob at tigerbob6611@yahoo.com.
TABL League Opening – The TABL has an opening for one more computer player – BBW 5.75 or BBW 6.0. The league’s simple stats program accommodates both versions, and produces statistics more accurately than League Manager. A strong existing franchise in a 20-team keeper league is available. Or choose one that needs a rebuild. 84 game schedule, played April through September, then playoffs. Join in time for the rookie draft. League website: http://chrisorly.com/TABL/ Contact Big Al (speidel@cruzio.com) for more information.
Motor City League Openings – The Motor City League plays APBA modified basic board game, almost all FTF in the Detroit five county area (SE Michigan), with a couple teams further afield. They are finishing their 46th season of continuous ownership. The league plays an 80-game regular season, has a salary system and other modifications to make this, above all, a fun experience. The league has an in-person draft/signing day, usually in late March. They also have the Motor City League forum on Delphi. If interested or for more information, contact John Downing (jpd1212@gmail.com).
January 3
KISS League has one immediate opening with two more probable. 24-team Version 6.0 AIM league, about halfway through the current season. Batters and position players get extended use, but we play with full injuries. Can that star player avoid the injury bug and overproduce for you, or does he lose time due to injuries? Open draft of players on the season disk. They are yours until cut or traded. If interested, please contact Bob at robertjacobus1@comcast.net.
TSABL has three managerial openings. 24-team Version 6.0 AIM retro league, currently halfway through the 2005 season. Annual draft with players retained unless cut or traded. If interested, please contact Bob at robertjacobus1@comcast.net.
CMBL has 1-2 managerial openings. Franchise-aligned Version 6.0 AIM league, currently halfway through the season. Teams have first rights to debut players from the franchise with which they are affiliated. If interested, please contact Bob at robertjacobus1@comcast.net.
December 19
SBA LEAGUE OPENINGS – A legacy APBA league now in its fourth decade, the Sunrise Baseball Association (SBA) is seeking two new managers to take over two of its teams for the 2025 season. The 12-team league will hold its new player draft in February, allowing plenty of time for the new managers/GMs to make trades and gear up for the draft. The SBA uses the APBA Basic Game with some modifications, and managers have the option of playing games face-to-face or via Zoom/phone. Teams have a 35-player roster and play a 162-game season. If interested, send email queries to Rob Priewe at priewe@comcast.net.
Those Were The Days League (TWTDL) Managerial Opening – TWTDL is a computer league and has an immediate managerial opening. The league started with the 1950 season. TWTDL is currently getting ready for the 1976 season. The league does not have a defined weekly schedule, but instead plays games as teams are ready. The league owners are friendly, chatty, and very knowledgeable. If interested or looking for additional information, please contact Stephen at skplayball@gmail.com.
December 5
OAPBA League Opening – The OAPBA (Orlando) is entering its 37th season in 2025 and is in need of two (2) managers to take over existing franchises (both loaded!). The league is a C&D Master Game League with modest revisions. The league uses Face-to-face, Facetime, or Zoom in completion of games. The OAPBA uses 35-man rosters (26 active per half) and plays an 80-game schedule with two halves. Managers MUST be able to maintain statistics. The league’s draft is scheduled in February and play will begin shortly following the draft. More information is available at www.oapba.org. If interested, please contact Rod Caborn at rcaborn@mac.com.
Experienced Player Looking for a League – A long-time APBA Baseball fanatic is looking for a face-to-face (or mail) league in the Massachusetts/New Hampshire area. He prefers the Basic game but would be open to a Master or advanced Basic league. He would also prefer a league whose season is 130 to 162 games per team. If a league commissioner is interested in filling a vacancy in their league, please contact Rick at rickcarver467@proton.me.
November 21
APBA Player Looking for a Computer League – Experienced APBA player looking to join a traditional BBW computer league (not APBA GO). The player has been in three computer leagues for many years, but each has now ended due to aging and/or illness of the Commissioner. The player would prefer a league without salaries or a draft. He would prefer to keep and manage an entire team. Any interested league commissioners please contact Houston at houstoncraighead9@gmail.com.
November 13
The World Baseball Organization (WBO) seeks a replacement manager for 2025 and beyond. The WBO is a current year/keeper league, using the old-fashioned cards and dice. Solitaire-style play – instructions and pitching rotations sent to opponents by e-mail. Ballstat/BallScore program is used for game play and statkeeping. The 162-game season generally runs from March/April through October/November. Basic game play with lots of fun and exciting modifications. This is an opportunity to be part of a genuinely great league with high-character guys who have been around for a long time. The available team is Mid-Ohio Valley Green Diamonds, featuring William Contreras, Luis Arraez, Jarren Duran, Ian Happ, Jake Cronenworth, and Alec Burleson. Check the web site: http://wboapba66.wixsite.com/wbo-baseball. If interested, please contact Dan Levine, Commissioner, at drl@pbl-law.com.
All American APBA GO League (AAAL) has an opening for 1 new manager to take over an existing franchise. AAAL is a 16 team APBA GO league playing current season cards. Our league was founded in 2019 with 8 teams, expanded to 16 teams in 2020, and has been up and running ever since. Our league plays 100 games – 4 games per week for 25 weeks – 2 home/2 away games against the same opponent. This league does have continuous ownership components as we have 36 team rosters, 26 active any given week, and we allow teams to SAVE 16 players from year to year. For more information please contact Rob Vorbroker (AAAL League Commissioner) at rob@zombiedata.com.
Lancaster, Pa F-T-F League Opening – Two managers are needed for a 10-team face-to-face League in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania which has operated since the 1970s. National League only players are used in the 162 game schedule. The league uses the Master Game with modifications and league rules. The thirty (30) player keeper league has an annual new carded player draft and annual fees of $50. There are payouts for category leaders and World Series winner. If interested please contact Greg Rice at miami72@embarqmail.com.
