Frequently Answered Questions

Why are some players missing from the available roster?
Players are only added to the game at each revaluation. At that point, position players and starting pitchers with more than 25% of the ABs/IPs of the most active MLB player, and relief pitchers with more than 12.5% of the IPs are added.

What's the point of having players on the bench if the don't score points?
You do not HAVE to have players on your bench - and you can release bench players as part of any trade. However, it's arguable that it's a good idea to have bench players. Because players can be moved from the bench into the lineup at any time (not just on the Sunday trade deadline), CHEAP bench players are very valuable as you can use them to replace players who get injured midweek.

If you make good selections, your bench could cost you perhaps $250,000 - but provide valuable insurance against injuries to your stars. Remember that player values are calculated on the basis of the current year and the previous TWO - so rookies are always underpriced.

To move a player from your bench to your lineup, just select the position you want them to play from the drop down. The player in your lineup currently occupying that position will be moved to your bench instead.

One final tip - shortstops and centerfielders are particularly valuable on the bench as they can be moved to any infield or outfield position respectively.