So we have it posted somewhere in the forum, here is a list of past league champions. It's been a good mix of different owners, years, old and new teams, and franchises:

Season 1: tidealer Padres 89-98
Season 2: DougDoty Astros 79-88
Season 3: adsmith182: Giants 1913-22
Season 4: lb_bunk80 Red Sox 1908-17
Season 5: summerfield Reds 2010-19
Season 6: summerfield Reds 75-84
Season 7: slim senior Orioles 62-70
Season 8: expo4ever Expos 1992-2001
Season 9: expo4ever Expos 1989-98
Season 10: slim senior Reds 2015-24
Season 11: battingzero Browns 1916-25
Season 12: lb_bunk80 Braves 1962-71
Season 13: summerfield Reds
Season 14: Slubby23 Diamondbacks 2016-25
Season 15: lb_bunk80 Pirates 1984-93
Season 16: markthelow Indians 45-54

5 spots left to be claimed:

Teams claimed so far and feel free to copy/paste to add to this as you claim one and draft your roster to enter the league (once it's filled, it's filled, so I won't be able to save spots that could delay it from getting started):

1) lb_bunk80: NY Giants 1930-39
2) lb_bunk80 (2nd team): St Louis Cardinals 2002-11
3) Slubby23: Arizona Diamondbacks 2016-25
4) Dufferman: Baltimore Orioles 1961-70
5) WillsRoyals: St Louis Cardinals 1939-48
6) expo4ever: Montreal Expos 1981-90
7) riverratk: NY Yankees 2016-25
8) DougDoty: Houston Astros 1979-88
9) DCarden34: Atlanta Braves 1980-89
10) vaugheyj: Miami Marlins 2015-24
11) ML_dad: Seattle Mariners 1997-2006
12) Lennybruce26: Philadelphia Phillies 1964-73
13) DougDoty (2nd team): LA Dodgers 1966-75
14) WillsRoyals (2nd team): Pittsburgh Pirates 1984-93
15) markthelow: Detroit Tigers 1937-46
16) lukech20: San Francisco Giants 2004-13
17) Palet99: San Francisco Giants 1994-2003
18) d_rock97: tbd
19) slim senior?
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10 different owners have won, which keeps things interesting and shows how competitive the league is each season.

3 spots left to be claimed:

Teams claimed so far and feel free to copy/paste to add to this as you claim one and draft your roster to enter the league (once it's filled, it's filled, so I won't be able to save spots that could delay it from getting started):

1) lb_bunk80: NY Giants 1930-39
2) lb_bunk80 (2nd team): St Louis Cardinals 2002-11
3) Slubby23: Arizona Diamondbacks 2016-25
4) Dufferman: Baltimore Orioles 1961-70
5) WillsRoyals: St Louis Cardinals 1939-48
6) expo4ever: Montreal Expos 1981-90
7) riverratk: NY Yankees 2016-25
8) DougDoty: Houston Astros 1979-88
9) DCarden34: Atlanta Braves 1980-89
10) vaugheyj: Miami Marlins 2015-24
11) ML_dad: Seattle Mariners 1997-2006
12) Lennybruce26: Philadelphia Phillies 1964-73
13) DougDoty (2nd team): LA Dodgers 1966-75
14) WillsRoyals (2nd team): Pittsburgh Pirates 1984-93
15) markthelow: Detroit Tigers 1937-46
16) lukech20: San Francisco Giants 2004-13
17) Palet99: San Francisco Giants 1994-2003
18) d_rock97: tbd
19) slim senior: Cincinnati Reds: 2015-24
20) bublooo77: Baltimore Orioles 1964-73
21) summerfield: Philadelphia Phillies 1977-86
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Bump

Posted by WillsRoyals on 6/3/2026 12:43:00 PM (view original):
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Thanks Will! We've kind of hit a lag in getting the last few spots filled, so maybe I'll send out another round of sitemail invites for it or ask WIS if they can help promote the league or something (I've never done the latter before). Many sitiemail invites weren't opened the first time around though, and it usually fills fairly quickly though so I don't want to be too buggy about it and clog up people's sitemail inboxes. I figure if people want to join, they'll join. We're fortunate to have a great group of loyal engaged returning repeat owners each season in this league. Keeps it balanced and competitive and fun.

There are some past owners I would've thought would be returning who haven't yet. I know people are busy, especially this time of year, but it's actually kind of crazy looking back at the historical winning %'s in the league for all the past owners and seeing some with really good records and even WS winners who only played a season or two with us here. Not sure why they wouldn't play more after their success.

Sorry for delay.
i’ll be back.
put me down for Philoies ‘77-86

Phillies that is

Initial thoughts on league and division realignment by chronological order and owners with 2 teams being in different leagues (subject to change with the remaining spots to be filled yet):

AL (older decades 1880's - 1980's):

AL West (1880's - 1950's):
1) cleansox: Philadelphia Phillies 1914-23
2) lb_bunk80: NY Giants 1930-39
3) WillsRoyals: St Louis Cardinals 1939-48
4) markthelow: Detroit Tigers 1937-46

AL Central (1960's-1970's):
1) Dufferman: Baltimore Orioles 1961-70
2) Lennybruce26: Philadelphia Phillies 1964-73
3) bublooo77: Baltimore Orioles 1964-73
4) DougDoty (2nd team): LA Dodgers 1966-75

AL East (1970's-1980's and 2nd teams for owners with 2 teams):
1) expo4ever: Montreal Expos 1977-86
2) DCarden34: Atlanta Braves 1980-89
3) summerfield: Philadelphia Phillies 1984-93
4) thunder1008 (2nd team): Houston Astros 2015-24

NL (newer decades 1980's - current)

NL East (1980's-1990's):
1) DougDoty: Houston Astros 1979-88
2) WillsRoyals (2nd team): Pittsburgh Pirates 1984-93
3) d_rock97: Houston Astros 1991-2000
3) Palet99: San Francisco Giants 1994-2003

NL West (2000-2015):
1) ML_dad: Seattle Mariners 1997-2006
2) lb_bunk80 (2nd team): St Louis Cardinals 2002-11
3) lukech20: San Francisco Giants 2004-13
4) thunder1008: LA Dodgers 2015-24

NL Central (2015-current):
1) vaugheyj: Miami Marlins 2015-24
2) slim senior: Cincinnati Reds: 2015-24
3) Slubby23: Arizona Diamondbacks 2016-25
4) riverratk: NY Yankees 2016-25

Headline news, Summerfield is no longer managing the Reds. Now a Phillies manager.

Is this correct - $75 million MLB salary cap?

Posted by pmars2001 on 6/3/2026 8:34:00 PM (view original):
Is this correct - $75 million MLB salary cap?

Yes, that is correct. $75 mill MLB salary cap.

Only 2 spots left to be claimed now so we're getting close:

Teams claimed so far and feel free to copy/paste to add to this as you claim one and draft your roster to enter the league (once it's filled, it's filled, so I won't be able to save spots that could delay it from getting started):

1) lb_bunk80: NY Giants 1930-39
2) lb_bunk80 (2nd team): St Louis Cardinals 2002-11
3) Slubby23: Arizona Diamondbacks 2016-25
4) Dufferman: Baltimore Orioles 1961-70
5) WillsRoyals: St Louis Cardinals 1939-48
6) expo4ever: Montreal Expos 1977-86
7) riverratk: NY Yankees 2016-25
8) DougDoty: Houston Astros 1979-88
9) DCarden34: Atlanta Braves 1980-89
10) vaugheyj: Miami Marlins 2015-24
11) ML_dad: Seattle Mariners 1997-2006
12) Lennybruce26: Philadelphia Phillies 1964-73
13) DougDoty (2nd team): LA Dodgers 1966-75
14) WillsRoyals (2nd team): Pittsburgh Pirates 1984-93
15) markthelow: Detroit Tigers 1937-46
16) lukech20: San Francisco Giants 2004-13
17) Palet99: San Francisco Giants 1994-2003
18) d_rock97: tbd
19) slim senior: Cincinnati Reds: 2015-24
20) bublooo77: Baltimore Orioles 1964-73
21) summerfield: Philadelphia Phillies 1984-93
22) thunder1008: LA Dodgers 2015-2024
23) thunder1008 (2nd team): Houston Astros 2015-24
24)

Is everyone OK with thunder1008 having a 2nd team that has the same years as his other team so I'd have to put one of them in the other older decade American League?

If so, we're down to only 1 spot left to claim then.

d_rock97, you'll want to get your franchise/decade decided and roster submitted soon to ensure your spot. We'll want you back to defend being World Series runner-up from the last league.

Posted by WillsRoyals on 6/3/2026 7:37:00 PM (view original):
Headline news, Summerfield is no longer managing the Reds. Now a Phillies manager.

The Reds fired me after the late season and playoff managerial blunders