TSBBL Rules

Total Strat Baseball League Official Rulebook

Rules

Rule 1 LEAGUE STRUCTURE & ADMINISTRATION 10 sections

1.1: League Name and Identity

1.2: General Notice about procedures

1.3: League Size and Divisions

1.4: League Commissioner

1.5: League Presidents

... and 5 more
Rule 2 TEAM FINANCES 8 sections

2.1: Annual Revenue Sharing Deposit (ARSD)

2.2: Salary Floor

2.3: Competitive Balance Tax (Luxury Tax)

2.4: Tax and Fine Distribution

2.5: Bank Account Management

... and 3 more
Rule 3 PLAYER ACQUISITION DRAFT 8 sections

3.1: Draft Timing and Format

3.2: Draft Eligibility

3.3: Draft Length and Rounds

3.4: Draft Order

3.5: Compensation Picks

... and 3 more
Rule 4 PLAYER CONTRACTS 12 sections

4.1: Contract String Notation System

4.2: Qualifying Season Definition

4.3: Arbitration Process and Timeline

4.4: Minor League Contracts (AA, AAA)

4.5: Type Y Contracts (Y1, Y2, Y3)

... and 7 more
Rule 5 FREE AGENCY 10 sections

5.1: Free Agent Eligibility

5.2: Qualifying Offers

5.3: Draft Pick Compensation

5.4: Free Agency Timing and Platform

5.5: Bidding Process and Contract Awards

... and 5 more
Rule 6 ROSTER MANAGEMENT 6 sections

6.1: Roster Structure and Limits

6.2: Roster Submission and Deadlines

6.3: Roster Movement: Options and Waivers

6.4: Injury System

6.5: 40-Man and 50-Man Roster Management

... and 1 more
Rule 7 TRADING 8 sections

7.1: Trading Periods and Restrictions

7.2: Tradeable Assets

7.3: Trade Submission and Approval Process

7.4: Multi-Team Trades

7.5: Salary and Contract Obligations

... and 3 more
Rule 8 GAMEPLAY & PLAYER USAGE 11 sections

8.1: Game Platform and Software

8.2: Game Execution and Management

8.3: Lineup and Roster Management

8.4: Starting Pitcher Usage and Rest Requirements

8.5: Relief Pitcher Usage Limits

... and 6 more
Rule 9 SCHEDULE & SEASON STRUCTURE 7 sections

9.1: Season Length and Structure

9.2: Weekly Game Schedule

9.3: Schedule Distribution by League Size

9.4: Home and Away Balance

9.5: All-Star Break

... and 2 more
Rule 10 PLAYOFFS 7 sections

10.1: Playoff Qualification

10.2: Tiebreaker Procedures

10.3: Playoff Format and Scheduling

10.4: Playoff Roster Rules

10.5: Home Field Advantage

... and 2 more
Rule 11 LEAGUE OPERATIONS 6 sections

11.1: Game Platform and Technology

11.2: Season Structure and Game Play

11.3: Communication and Infrastructure

11.4: League Awards and Recognition

11.5: Record Keeping and Historical Data

... and 1 more

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