The New Dynamic Progressive League is wrapping up our second 1886 season, and we have an immediate opening for our fifth season, 1889. That franchise is the Pittsburgh National League Franchise.

In our current format, from 1885 - 1891, we operate as a 16 team league with an 8 team American Association and an 8 team National League with a World Series between league champions.

Both Boston and Pittsburgh are around for the long haul, with Pittsburgh joining the NL in 1892, and both franchises surviving to the golden age of the 21st century.

1892-1899 : The League scales back to a single 12 team National League. For WIS format purposes, we will be placed in two six team divisions. The plan is to recognize the top regular season team as the champion, with the unofficial World Series existing for credits/reward points only.

1900: For one season, we operate as an eight team league. for WIS format purposes, we'll double up, with an unofficial AL operating independently, just for the sake of continuity.

1901 and on: We expand by eight teams, with the 8 existing teams in the NL and eight brand new expansion franchises in the AL. Owners of previous franchises are invited back first.

Available franchise
Boston (NL)
Ballpark : Philadelphia Base Ball Grounds
Aproximate 1889 Draft Position : 5th

Roster :
P Bert Cunningham
SS Henry Easterday
SS Bill Gleason
2B Bill Greenwood
3B Joe Mulvey
2B Fred Pfeffer
C Pop Snyder
OF Harry Stovey
OF Chicken Wolf
OF George Wood

IR : P Mike Morrison, P Phil Knell, P Steve Toole

Rosters are thin in this era. If you're looking for a managerial challenge, come on and get your hands dirty with some good ol' 19th century hardball.

*Disclaimer : Free beer available upon completion of two full seasons at any Twin Cities area watering hole, Target Field or CHS Field via appointment with the Commish.

So is this a strict season by season replay, or do you allow trades etc that are permanent?

Standard progressive.We draft rookies and free agents every season. Trades are allowed and encouraged.
We'll also be holding contraction drafts prior to the 1892 and 1900 season as we contract from 16 to 12, then 12 to 8, then an expansion draft as those eight owners come back as our 1901 AL franchises.

Ready for our 1889 draft.
Interested in some 1890s hardball? Waitlist here.