APBA League Openings
Last updated 11/2/2025
Please note new email address!
Send your APBA league openings to Randy Coryer at apba66nyslp@myyahoo.com. Please limit your posting to 150 words. Clearly indicate the type of league – board game or computer, including version – and anything else that would be helpful to potential new managers.
Postings will remain for two months. PLEASE inform Randy if the opening is filled.
November 2
SABA LEAGUE OPENING
The Southern APBA Baseball Association (SABA) is a legacy 18 team league that has been in existence since 1973. It is a cards and dice, basic game league with some modifications. SABA is playing “forward” and just started the 2005 season in October. They are recruiting for experienced and dedicated managers for 3 team openings. The SABA season is 162 games, running from October to May. Their website is http://tmlam.org/saba.html. Along with the current league constitution, it shows standings and rosters for each team for the 2005 season. If interested, please send email inquiries to Keith Schellenberger, email: embb@leansixsigmaservices.net
APBA MLB League Opening
A BBW 6.1 league in its 20th season has a managerial opening. This is a 12-team designated hitter league (AL & NL) with continuous ownership, 50 man rosters (28 active), a February annual draft, April through September schedule, and October playoffs. Pitchers are limited to starts and innings, players are limited to games played, and grade 1-10 pitchers must pitch at least 10% of their innings. Players changing leagues go into the draft as free agents with compensation picks awarded. There is a draft lottery for first round order for non-playoff teams. A 2025 season disk is required for the 2026 season. If interested please contact Duane Mittelheuser at cub23@comcast.net or text to 630-200-7787.
September 29
APBA Soccer Premier League Opening
The ASPL, an 8-team draft keeper League, has an opening of an existing competitive team which won the title two seasons ago. The ASPL uses the annual EPL card set. Games are played by the visiting manager sending instructions to the home manager or optionally playing FTF on Zoom. The league runs late Fall through May and plays 3 to 4 games a month. The league has no dues but each league member is obligated to buy the annual EPL card set from APBA. The ASPL Commissioner is Jack Dolan and the league statistician is John Cochrane. The new manager need not be an APBA Soccer expert (league members will assist you) but must be committed, timely, reliable, and of good sportsmanship. If interested or questions, please contact Jack Dolan at jaxondolan@gmail.com (864-2832437) or John Cochrane at Jectaxcpa@aol.com (571-275-2604).
September 21
New Baseball League Starting
A new Cards and Dice baseball league over video programs such as Zoom and others. The league’s first season will be 1901. Please contact Anthony Stevens if interested (APBATony@gmail.com).
September 18
TABL Opening
The TABL has an opening for one more computer player using BBW 5.75 and/or BBW 6.1. They are now completing their 58th season. TABL’s 84-game schedule makes each home game a little more intense and interesting, with no heavy deadlines. The league’s simple stats program produces statistics more accurately than League Manager. A good existing franchise in a 20-team keeper league is available. The TABL plays games April through September, holds an 8-team playoff, and has a Winter draft. A great group of guys. Recently, the 18th league convention was held in Minneapolis. The next one, probably in 2027, is being considered in Pittsburgh, Detroit, or Chicago. League websites are: http://chrisorly.com/TABL/ and https://managethemayhem.wixstudio.com/tabl/
If interested, please contact Albert (speidel@cruzio.com) for more information.
September 9
21st Century Baseball Association Openings
The TCBA, a 24-team BBW League switching to BBW 6.1 in 2026, is looking for 2 managers. The league uses the DH, AIM, 38-man rosters with 27 active. The season runs March to September with 8 teams qualifying for the post-season. Expect to play 5-6 games a week. The league has continuous ownership, a February draft, and cash compensation for teams based on record, which can be used to bid on unowned players in an auction draft. The TCBA website
is http://tcba-online.org. If interested, please contact league commissioner Bob Van Valkenburg at VAN9400@aol.com.
September 7
TSABL Openings
The TSABL is a retro computer league, 24 teams using AIM in Version 6.1. The league is getting ready to start its 2006 season. The league uses 930 players and Grade 1-4 pitchers get extra BF to make coverage easier. Several teams are open. The TSABL plays 160 game seasons, rolling over as each year ends. If interested, please contact Bob at robertjacobus1@comcast.net.
KISS League Opening
Kiss (Keep It Simple Stupid) is a winter play-for-fun computer league. All players are set at 930 PR and pitchers have extended BF, but the league uses full AIM and game injuries. Can that injury-prone star avoid the injury bug? The 160 game league uses Version 6.1. If interested, please contact Bob at robertjacobus1@comcast.net.
MBBL Opening
The MBBL is a salary-run computer league different from all others. The MBBL uses Version 6.1 with AIM and reduced injuries. Rookie and debut players are paid at league minimum for 4 years (team control), then are arbitration eligible for three years, and finally free agents if not negotiated for long term agreements. The league plays a 160 game season with multiple playoff teams. Teams also have a 20 player minor league system of previously uncarded players. Draft your favorite minor league, college or high school player and watch them grow. If interested, please contact Bob at robertjacobus1@comcast.net.
