Tony La Russa’s Ultimate Baseball – tutorial – create/edit teams

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I created a quick tutorial to discuss how to create and edit teams in Tony La Russa’s Ultimate Baseball. Here’s a rundown of the requirements: Tony La Russa’s Ultimate Baseball was developed by Beyond Software and published by Strategic Simulations Inc. in 1991 for the Commodore 64 and IBM PC personal computers. I’m utilizing the … Read more

Full Count Baseball – tutorial – create/edit teams

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I created a quick tutorial to discuss how to create and edit teams in Full Count Baseball. Here’s a rundown of the requirements: Full Count Baseball was released in 1984 for the IBM PC. The Commodore 64 edition was released in 1986, followed by the Apple ][ version in 1987. Subsequent editions (through version 6.x) … Read more

Computer Statis Pro Baseball – tutorial – create/edit teams

I created a quick tutorial to discuss how to create and edit teams in Computer Statis Pro Baseball. Here’s a rundown of the requirements: Computer Statis Pro Baseball was released in 1983 for the Apple ][ and TRS-80 personal computers. The Commodore 64 edition was released in 1984. I’m utilizing the Commodore 64 version in … Read more

SSI Computer Baseball – tutorial – create/edit teams

I created a quick tutorial to discuss how to create and edit teams in SSI Computer Baseball. Here’s a rundown of the requirements: SSI Computer Baseball was released in 1981 for the Apple ][ and was later ported to the popular personal computers of the 1980’s: Commodore 64 (1983), IBM PC (1983), Atari 8-bit computers … Read more

MicroLeague Baseball – tutorial – create/edit teams with the GM/Owner Disk (Commodore 64)

I created a quick tutorial to discuss how to create and edit teams in MicroLeague Baseball. Here’s a rundown of the requirements: MicroLeague Baseball was released in 1984 for the Commodore 64, Apple ][, IBM PC and Atari 8-bit computers. The Amiga and Atari ST computers received ports of the game in 1987. I’m utilizing … Read more

Derek’s Podcast & Livestream Appearances, Interviews and Related Content

The following page includes material such as podcasts, interviews and other content related to my ongoing Retro Computer Baseball Game Review series along with my article Play Retro Baseball Video Games In Your Browser. Podcasts, Interviews and Videos Box Scores From the Basement – The “Box Score” guys are joined by the co-chair of the … Read more

Retro Computer Baseball Game Review – Tony LaRussa’s Ultimate Baseball

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This is the eleventh entry in a series focusing on computer baseball simulations to supplement the chapter “Play Retro Baseball Video Games In Your Browser” from my Hardball Retroactive book along with the corresponding post at Baseball Analytics. The series focuses on baseball simulations – games in which the primary emphasis is on managerial strategy … Read more