July 12: Set your schedule for the Chicagoland Tournament!
Rob Spatz sends this update on this upcoming 2025 Chicagoland Summer APBA Baseball Tournament.
Tuesday Tip: the clutch play result number 5
If you are rolling for a player with one 5 (or better two!), you might realize the power it brings. While a 5 with the bases empty gets you a paltry double, runners on base are a different story. In mind, it is ‘clutch’ number.
Stillwell’s Otters are once again champs in OAPBA
Rod Caborn sent in an update on the Orlando APBA Association. His Orlando APBA Association 2024 Yearbook is comparable with his past league’s documentation.
How are my Thunderchickens faring in 2025?
At 15-15, we’re not necessarily tearing it up in the Illowa APBA League but it is definitely an improvement over the 2024 season.
Enjoy Walter Hunt’s 1947 narrative replay recap
Every so often, Walter Hunt will embark on a narrative replay project using a season set.
Get your dice ready. APBA tourney season is a brewin’!
By this time of year, there are a lot of APBA baseball tournaments springing up around the country. I thought I would give an update on a few of them.
Fan profile of Scott Miller, winner of the Pitching Grade 7
One of my favorite things about doing the annual Pitching Grade Challenge is virtually learning about APBA fans everywhere. Scott Miller is a great case in point. You all finally get to hear about Scott, the final winner of the Pitching Grade Challenge 7.
Monster Card Monday: 2024 Emmanuel Clase
This week’s monster card comes at the suggestion of Rich Zawadzki. It’s a bit different as it’s a relief pitcher. Take a look a 2024 Emmanuel Clase.
2024 IAL Season final: (almost) all in the family
Last Sunday, six of the Illowa APBA League managers played three nine-game series to close out the league’s 50th season and more importantly, determine who would take the top four playoff spots. Here is how it all shook out:
2024 card sets ready to be ordered January 9th… but be patient.
In my occasional correspondence with APBA’s John Herson, we sometimes talk about the weather. This time around though, he’s the one suffering the cold and snow along with everyone else in the Atlanta area.