How to Apply:
To claim a franchise, reply to this thread or send a sitemail to RebJebb
https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Main/WorldRedirect.aspx?id=17

Welcome to Shtickless Hardball, a highly active, private Hardball Dynasty world entering Season 73. We pride ourselves on a fair, competitive environment built on sportsmanship, mutual respect, and mentorship for newer owners.

Core League Rules:

• Traditional Rules: True National League baseball (No DH in the NL through Season 76, then re-vote).
• Roster Integrity: Anti-tanking rules and minor league roster health expectations
• Minimum Win Requirement (MWR): All teams must achieve a minimum of 55 wins per season. Exceptions are granted by the Commissioner for legacy contract burdens or true ground-floor rebuilds, but steady improvement is required.

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AVAILABLE FRANCHISES (SEASON 73)
?? THE DEEP REBUILDS (High Draft Capital)

• Pick #2 | NL North (42-120 | $78M Payroll) **** CLAIMED ****
  • The Situation: A true "ground floor" project. Allowed 1,025 runs last season. Completely cleared out for a master strategist to build from absolute scratch using an elite draft position. MWR grace period applies.
• Pick #5 | NL West (58-104 | $66M Payroll) **** CLAIMED ****
  • The Situation: Allowed 797 runs. A lean payroll and a top-5 draft slot paired with some modest, workable pitching already on the roster.
• Pick #6 | NL South (62-100 | $74M Payroll) **** CLAIMED ****
  • The Situation: Features an excellent franchise cornerstone player in Biesier. You can choose to build your entire offense around him or flip him to a contender for prospects.

?? THE TWEENERS (Quicker Turnaround or Rebuild)

• Pick #10 | NL South (70-92 | $105M Payroll) **** CLAIMED ****
  • The Situation: Features strong core assets in Ried and Shaw. Backed by a healthy $105M payroll to fund a rapid retooling phase.
• Pick #11 | AL North (71-91 | $105M Payroll) **** CLAIMED ****
  • The Situation: The only available AL/DH team in the league. A classic middle-of-the-road franchise that gives you the total freedom to choose a heavy rebuild or an aggressive free-agent push.

?? CONTENDER OR PRETENDER ?

• Pick #22 | NL North (88-74 | $84M Payroll) **** CLAIMED ****
  • The Situation: A winning club coming off an 88-win season. Note that the record was slightly inflated by beating up on the 42-win division rival, providing a unique challenge: can you maintain a winning culture from a tough, late-round draft slot while much of the NL rebuilds?

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How to Apply:
To claim a franchise, reply to this thread or send a sitemail to RebJebb

I have inquired about owner swaps….will let other owners know if interested.

4 teams claimed! Just 2 to go! Join Shtickless and let’s play hardball!

Thanks for checking out our add. 4 teams claimed yesterday, let’s lock down the last 2 today!

Let’s get this league started and then celebrate 250!

DOWN to ONE, DH fans grab this last AL team and let’s play ball!

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