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APBA Major League Players Baseball – tutorial – create/edit teams

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I created a quick tutorial to discuss how to create and edit teams in APBA Major League Players Baseball. Here’s a rundown of the requirements: APBA Major League Players Baseball was developed by Miller Associates and published by Random House in 1985 for the IBM PC personal computer and 1986 for the Apple ][. I’m … Read more

Simulating the Angels “Actuals” All-Time Half-Decade League using Earl Weaver Baseball

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Angels Actuals - Earl Weaver Baseball

Methodology Based on the research for my book “Hardball Retrospective“, I assigned every Major League ballplayer to the first team that signed them to a professional MLB contract. Each player remains on their assigned “Original” team for the duration of their careers. For comparison purposes, I also compiled “Actual” teams using the individuals that actually … Read more

Retro Computer Baseball Game Review – Baseball Fanatic

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This is the twenty-first 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

Retro Computer Baseball Game Review – Tony La Russa Baseball 3 – 4 – Old Time Baseball

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Old Time Baseball - Tony La Russa Baseball 3 - 4

This is the twentieth 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

Retro Computer Baseball Game Review – Pro League Baseball

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This is the nineteenth 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

“Hardball Retro” T-shirts

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“Hardball Retro” T-shirts on Custom Ink – click here to access the group order form.Available in mens, womens and youth “crewneck” t-shirts in Navy and Deep Red Please submit your orders by Friday, April 28, 2023 if you’re interested! Contact me on Twitter @HardballRetrosp if you have any questions. If I can confirm 20+ orders, … Read more

Retro Computer Baseball Game Review – Pursue the Pennant – Diamond Mind Baseball

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This is the eighteenth 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

Retro Computer Baseball Game Review – Hardball 3 – 4 – 5 – 6

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This is the seventeenth 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

Retro Computer Baseball Game Review – ESPN Baseball Tonight

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ESPN Baseball Tonight front cover

This is the sixteenth 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