{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Metro-Milwaukee Dynasty Baseball League","home_page_url":"https://mmdbl.com","description":"Metro-Milwaukee Dynasty Baseball League","author":{"name":"Metro-Milwaukee Dynasty Baseball League"},"items":[{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/cant-miz-prospect-royals-aced-the-2026-draft","html_content":"

402 players came off the board in the 2026 MMDBL Rookie & Free Agent Draft in January. As of Friday's MLB games, with roughly a month still to play, 215 of them — 53% — have produced 2 tenths of a win or less in terms of...

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/cant-miz-prospect-royals-aced-the-2026-draft","title":"Can't Miz Prospect: Royals Aced the 2026 Draft","summary":"402 players came off the board in the 2026 MMDBL Rookie & Free Agent Draft in January. As of Friday's MLB games, with roughly a month still to play, 215 of them — 53% — have produced 2 tenths of a win or less in terms of...","date_modified":"2026-08-29T19:39:21Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/the-byes-are-locked-but-the-tiebreakers-are-running-this-race","html_content":"

Here is the strange thing about the last two weeks of the MMDBL's 90-game season: the four byes are already spoken for, and almost nothing else is.

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/the-byes-are-locked-but-the-tiebreakers-are-running-this-race","title":"The Byes Are Locked, But the Tiebreakers Are Running This Race","summary":"Here is the strange thing about the last two weeks of the MMDBL's 90-game season: the four byes are already spoken for, and almost nothing else is.","date_modified":"2026-08-22T16:41:55Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/trade-deadline-retrospective-the-big-4-got-bigger","html_content":"

This season has been shaping up to be a race between the Nationals and the Twins in the Natural Division, and the Blue Jays and Giants in the Bull Durham. Those 4 teams have been busy winning and putting significant air ...

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/trade-deadline-retrospective-the-big-4-got-bigger","title":"Trade Deadline Retrospective: The Big 4 Got Bigger","summary":"This season has been shaping up to be a race between the Nationals and the Twins in the Natural Division, and the Blue Jays and Giants in the Bull Durham. Those 4 teams have been busy winning and putting significant air ...","date_modified":"2026-07-04T15:27:26Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/maad-gab-nationals-to-best-giants-in-the-2026-world-series","html_content":"

It’s that time of the year again, the time when we ask the MMDBL Advanced Analytics Department (MAAD) to run its models and churn out the forecast for the new season.

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/maad-gab-nationals-to-best-giants-in-the-2026-world-series","title":"MAAD Gab: Nationals to best Giants in the 2026 World Series","summary":"It’s that time of the year again, the time when we ask the MMDBL Advanced Analytics Department (MAAD) to run its models and churn out the forecast for the new season.","date_modified":"2026-02-08T23:39:26Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/snipe-hunt-the-quest-to-discover-draft-treasure-before-others","html_content":"

To snipe or be sniped?

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/snipe-hunt-the-quest-to-discover-draft-treasure-before-others","title":"Snipe Hunt: The Quest to Discover Draft Treasure Before Others","summary":"To snipe or be sniped? ","date_modified":"2026-02-07T01:00:37Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/the-braves-are-on-the-clock---get-used-to-it","html_content":"

Now that teams have made their final cuts, the Atlanta Braves are essentially on the clock, though their first overall pick in the MMDBL's 2026 Rookie & Free Agent Draft isn't due until 9 am CT, Thursday, January 15, 202...

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/the-braves-are-on-the-clock---get-used-to-it","title":"The Braves Are On the Clock - Get Used to It","summary":"Now that teams have made their final cuts, the Atlanta Braves are essentially on the clock, though their first overall pick in the MMDBL's 2026 Rookie & Free Agent Draft isn't due until 9 am CT, Thursday, January 15, 202...","date_modified":"2026-01-03T03:26:24Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/top-level-hitting-talent-makes-this-draft-buffet-all-you-can-eat","html_content":"

Part II of the MMDBL Rookie & Free Agent Draft buffet shouldn’t be construed as seconds. Not by any means. Many of the offerings on the position player end of the food bar will be heaped on a team’s draft plate during th...

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/top-level-hitting-talent-makes-this-draft-buffet-all-you-can-eat","title":"Top-Level Hitting Talent Makes This Draft Buffet All-You-Can-Eat","summary":"Part II of the MMDBL Rookie & Free Agent Draft buffet shouldn’t be construed as seconds. Not by any means. Many of the offerings on the position player end of the food bar will be heaped on a team’s draft plate during th...","date_modified":"2025-12-15T00:07:51Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/surveying-the-mmdbl-draft-buffet-before-grabbing-a-plate","html_content":"

The MMDBL Annual Rookie & Free Agent Draft is a buffet of talent. On one side, you have the “I’m starving to death” choices, the players that will make you better right now but may leave you feeling bloated and lethargic...

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/surveying-the-mmdbl-draft-buffet-before-grabbing-a-plate","title":"Surveying the MMDBL Draft Buffet Before Grabbing a Plate","summary":"The MMDBL Annual Rookie & Free Agent Draft is a buffet of talent. On one side, you have the “I’m starving to death” choices, the players that will make you better right now but may leave you feeling bloated and lethargic...","date_modified":"2025-11-26T19:31:56Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/dodgers-are-champions-forged-in-a-cauldron-of-title-tested-teams","html_content":"

The 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers were supposed to be a good 51-win team that would grab the 3rd seed in the Natural League and fall shy of earning a bye. Instead, the Dodgers turned out to be a great 51-win team that would g...

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/dodgers-are-champions-forged-in-a-cauldron-of-title-tested-teams","title":"Dodgers are Champions Forged in a Cauldron of Title-Tested Teams","summary":"The 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers were supposed to be a good 51-win team that would grab the 3rd seed in the Natural League and fall shy of earning a bye. Instead, the Dodgers turned out to be a great 51-win team that would g...","date_modified":"2025-11-01T19:45:45Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/flipped-fortunes-cincinnati-rising-detroit-crashing","html_content":"

The last 30 games have produced very different results than the first 42 games for many teams, and the flipped fortunes are shaping the playoff race in ways that seemed unlikely before Memorial Day.

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/flipped-fortunes-cincinnati-rising-detroit-crashing","title":"Flipped Fortunes: Cincinnati Rising, Detroit Crashing","summary":"The last 30 games have produced very different results than the first 42 games for many teams, and the flipped fortunes are shaping the playoff race in ways that seemed unlikely before Memorial Day.","date_modified":"2025-07-31T01:00:15Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/how-the-deadline-deals-impacted-the-regular-season-projections","html_content":"

The fun (and folly) of data is that it enables statistical-based projections. In the MMDBL, this fun (and folly) has been reasonably good at projecting the playoff teams from each division through the years.

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/how-the-deadline-deals-impacted-the-regular-season-projections","title":"How the Deadline Deals Impact the Regular Season Projections","summary":"The fun (and folly) of data is that it enables statistical-based projections. In the MMDBL, this fun (and folly) has been reasonably good at projecting the playoff teams from each division through the years.","date_modified":"2025-07-06T00:29:04Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/in-case-youre-wondering-2025-is-more-pitcherish-than-hitterish","html_content":"

No season was more pitcher-friendly than 2023, even more so than the MMDBL's inaugural season, 2020 Season No. 1. And no season was more hitter-friendly than 2021, but that was based on performances in the MLB's COVID-sh...

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/in-case-youre-wondering-2025-is-more-pitcherish-than-hitterish","title":"In Case You're Wondering, 2025 is More Pitcherish Than Hitterish","summary":"No season was more pitcher-friendly than 2023, even more so than the MMDBL's inaugural season, 2020 Season No. 1. And no season was more hitter-friendly than 2021, but that was based on performances in the MLB's COVID-sh...","date_modified":"2025-07-01T23:21:49Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/record-watch-which-2025-team-feats-will-make-the-record-book","html_content":"

We’re 60 games into the MMDBL’s 7th summer and the team record watch has officially begun. With one-third of the season yet to play, we recap some single-season and all-time team records that are under siege.

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/record-watch-which-2025-team-feats-will-make-the-record-book","title":"Record Watch: Which 2025 Team Feats Will Make the Record Book?","summary":"We’re 60 games into the MMDBL’s 7th summer and the team record watch has officially begun. With one-third of the season yet to play, we recap some single-season and all-time team records that are under siege.","date_modified":"2025-07-01T13:19:36Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/5-early-storylines-just-because-we-need-something-to-talk-about","html_content":"

The MMDBL season is only 2 weeks old so finding a meaningful storyline can be difficult. Not enough games have been played to see trends develop, and unless a team is 6-0 or 0-6 there’s no reason to rejoice or panic.

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/5-early-storylines-just-because-we-need-something-to-talk-about","title":"5 Early Storylines Just Because We Need Something to Talk About","summary":"The MMDBL season is only 2 weeks old so finding a meaningful storyline can be difficult. Not enough games have been played to see trends develop, and unless a team is 6-0 or 0-6 there’s no reason to rejoice or panic.","date_modified":"2025-02-23T18:33:23Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/one-gold-star-performer-for-each-team-in-the-mmdbl%E2%80%99s-opening-week","html_content":"

It’s way too early to begin discussing trends, or raising concerns, or falling into irrational exuberance, but it’s never too early to celebrate top performers.

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/one-gold-star-performer-for-each-team-in-the-mmdbl%E2%80%99s-opening-week","title":"One Gold Star Performer for Each Team in the MMDBL’s Opening Week","summary":"It’s way too early to begin discussing trends, or raising concerns, or falling into irrational exuberance, but it’s never too early to celebrate top performers. ","date_modified":"2025-02-15T21:24:49Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/twins-again-c%E2%80%99mon-man-they-must-know-the-secret-formula","html_content":"

Somewhere in the bowels of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Dynasty Baseball League (MMDBL) home office there is a vault with the ancient scroll of the MMDBL winning formula. It’s beginning to look like the Minnesota Twins hav...

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/twins-again-c%E2%80%99mon-man-they-must-know-the-secret-formula","title":"Twins Again? C’mon Man, They Must Know the Secret Formula","summary":"Somewhere in the bowels of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Dynasty Baseball League (MMDBL) home office there is a vault with the ancient scroll of the MMDBL winning formula. It’s beginning to look like the Minnesota Twins hav...","date_modified":"2025-02-09T20:10:09Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/mulling-no-1-the-brewers-are-on-the-clock","html_content":"

Generational talent is a term sparingly used by scouts because they know that making such a declaration is tantamount to saying, “This kid’s gonna be a Hall of Famer when it’s all said and done.”

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/mulling-no-1-the-brewers-are-on-the-clock","title":"Mulling No. 1, the Brewers are on the Clock","summary":"Generational talent is a term sparingly used by scouts because they know that making such a declaration is tantamount to saying, “This kid’s gonna be a Hall of Famer when it’s all said and done.”","date_modified":"2025-01-18T21:59:11Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/snow-covered-hopes-the-rookie-free-agent-draft-details-are-out","html_content":"

For each team in the Metro-Milwaukee Dynasty Baseball League (MMDBL), the next season begins as soon as they move on from the current season. This could be at the trade deadline -- well before it, in some instances -- or...

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/snow-covered-hopes-the-rookie-free-agent-draft-details-are-out","title":"Snow-Covered Hopes: The Rookie & Free Agent Draft details are out","summary":"For each team in the Metro-Milwaukee Dynasty Baseball League (MMDBL), the next season begins as soon as they move on from the current season. This could be at the trade deadline -- well before it, in some instances -- or...","date_modified":"2024-12-23T19:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/orioles-championship-run-one-for-the-ages","html_content":"

The 2024 Baltimore Orioles were supposed to be good.

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/orioles-championship-run-one-for-the-ages","title":"Orioles' Championship Run One For the Ages","summary":"The 2024 Baltimore Orioles were supposed to be good. ","date_modified":"2024-11-14T04:08:52Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/orioles-dominate-down-the-stretch","html_content":"

If getting hot at the right time is what matters most, then now must be the Baltimore Orioles’ time. And it just happens to be playoff time, too.

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/orioles-dominate-down-the-stretch","title":"Orioles' Late Surge Sends Message to Rivals: It's Our Time","summary":"If getting hot at the right time is what matters most, then now must be the Baltimore Orioles’ time. And it just happens to be playoff time, too.","date_modified":"2024-09-12T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/ranger-danger-texas-pulls-away-as-mmdbls-team-to-beat","html_content":"

The 2024 MMDBL season was crying out for a team to break away from the pack and declare themselves the favorite. It took 69 games, but now we have one.

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/ranger-danger-texas-pulls-away-as-mmdbls-team-to-beat","title":"Ranger Danger: Texas Pulls Away as MMDBL's Team to Beat","summary":"The 2024 MMDBL season was crying out for a team to break away from the pack and declare themselves the favorite. It took 69 games, but now we have one.","date_modified":"2024-07-20T03:17:47Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/with-trades-in-the-books-whats-the-home-stretch-look-like","html_content":"

With the trade deadline behind us, the MMDBL's Advanced Analytics Department (MAAD) decided to refresh its team analytics and see who improved, who regressed, and who may have a roster advantage in the home-stretch battl...

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/with-trades-in-the-books-whats-the-home-stretch-look-like","title":"With Trades in the Books, What's the Home Stretch Look Like?","summary":"With the trade deadline behind us, the MMDBL's Advanced Analytics Department (MAAD) decided to refresh its team analytics and see who improved, who regressed, and who may have a roster advantage in the home-stretch battl...","date_modified":"2024-06-29T14:13:04Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/the-race-for-the-bull-durham-byes-just-got-very-interesting","html_content":"

The Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers spent the last two months convincing everyone that the Bull Durham’s two playoff byes were settled. Entering play this past week, the Rangers had a 1-game lead on Detroit, and the Tig...

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/the-race-for-the-bull-durham-byes-just-got-very-interesting","title":"The Race for the Bull Durham Byes Just Got Very Interesting","summary":"The Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers spent the last two months convincing everyone that the Bull Durham’s two playoff byes were settled. Entering play this past week, the Rangers had a 1-game lead on Detroit, and the Tig...","date_modified":"2024-06-23T20:18:06Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/deadline-dilemma-to-deal-or-not-to-deal","html_content":"

A well-executed trade can catapult a team from pretender to contender, or in the case of the 2020 Season No. 2 Boston Red Sox, from contender to defender. That season, the acquisition of Christian Yelich and Howie Kendri...

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/deadline-dilemma-to-deal-or-not-to-deal","title":"Deadline Dilemma: To Deal or Not to Deal?","summary":"A well-executed trade can catapult a team from pretender to contender, or in the case of the 2020 Season No. 2 Boston Red Sox, from contender to defender. That season, the acquisition of Christian Yelich and Howie Kendri...","date_modified":"2024-06-15T20:47:21Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/does-the-mmdbls-adddrop-add-anything","html_content":"

One feature of the MMDBL is the Add/Drop process. Conducted twice per season (three times in the MMDBL's inaugural season), it enables a franchise to release any player and add a player from the free agent pool.

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/does-the-mmdbls-adddrop-add-anything","title":"Does the MMDBL's Add/Drop Add Anything?","summary":"One feature of the MMDBL is the Add/Drop process. Conducted twice per season (three times in the MMDBL's inaugural season), it enables a franchise to release any player and add a player from the free agent pool.","date_modified":"2024-04-29T02:59:27Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/die-dont-lie-its-time-to-grouse-about-unmet-expectations","html_content":"

It's that time of the season again. There are enough games in the books -- 30 for most teams -- that slow starts are on the verge of becoming bad seasons, and fast starts could turn into storybook endings.

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/die-dont-lie-its-time-to-grouse-about-unmet-expectations","title":"Die Don't Lie: It's Time to Grouse About Unmet Expectations","summary":"It's that time of the season again. There are enough games in the books -- 30 for most teams -- that slow starts are on the verge of becoming bad seasons, and fast starts could turn into storybook endings. ","date_modified":"2024-04-23T00:29:06Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/week-7-hometown-team-news-notes","html_content":"

Philadelphia Phillies: Take 2 (Almost 3) From Dodgers

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/week-7-hometown-team-news-notes","title":"Week 7: Hometown Team News & Notes","summary":"Philadelphia Phillies: Take 2 (Almost 3) From Dodgers","date_modified":"2024-03-27T03:15:54Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/smackdown-the-natural-again-proving-its-dominance","html_content":"

As anticipated, the Natural League is better than the Bull Durham League and it’s not even close. The “senior circuit” and “junior circuit” narrative is alive and well.

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/smackdown-the-natural-again-proving-its-dominance","title":"Smackdown: The Natural Again Proving Its Dominance","summary":"As anticipated, the Natural League is better than the Bull Durham League and it’s not even close. The “senior circuit” and “junior circuit” narrative is alive and well.","date_modified":"2024-03-16T17:04:13Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/week-3-hometown-team-news-notes","html_content":"

Boston Red Sox: Drop 2 of 3 in Home Opener Series

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/week-3-hometown-team-news-notes","title":"Week 3: Hometown Team News & Notes ","summary":"Boston Red Sox: Drop 2 of 3 in Home Opener Series","date_modified":"2024-03-03T00:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/verlander-acing-it-in-baltimore-for-the-orioles","html_content":"

Swept at home during the league’s opening week, the Baltimore Orioles went on the road and quickly got even.

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/verlander-acing-it-in-baltimore-for-the-orioles","title":"Verlander Acing it in Baltimore for the Orioles","summary":"Swept at home during the league’s opening week, the Baltimore Orioles went on the road and quickly got even.","date_modified":"2024-02-27T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/opening-day-a-%E2%80%98say-it-ain%E2%80%99t-so%E2%80%99-no-no-for-the-leagues-elder","html_content":"

In its first week of baseball for the 2024 season, the Metro-Milwaukee Dynasty Baseball League (MMDBL) experienced a 7-RBI game from a backup catcher, an Opening Day no-hitter, the campaign’s first major injury, and a su...

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/opening-day-a-%E2%80%98say-it-ain%E2%80%99t-so%E2%80%99-no-no-for-the-leagues-elder","title":"Opening Day: A ‘Say It Ain’t So’ No-No for the League's Elder","summary":"In its first week of baseball for the 2024 season, the Metro-Milwaukee Dynasty Baseball League (MMDBL) experienced a 7-RBI game from a backup catcher, an Opening Day no-hitter, the campaign’s first major injury, and a su...","date_modified":"2024-02-17T19:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/welcome-the-tigers-and-twins-this-summers-paper-dragons","html_content":"

With Opening Day 2024 upon us, it is time for some perspective. Every team has hopes and dreams, but some are more equipped to make them come true than others -- at least \"on paper.\"

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/welcome-the-tigers-and-twins-this-summers-paper-dragons","title":"Welcome the Tigers and Twins, this Summer's Paper Dragons","summary":"With Opening Day 2024 upon us, it is time for some perspective. Every team has hopes and dreams, but some are more equipped to make them come true than others -- at least \"on paper.\"","date_modified":"2024-02-10T01:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/the-draft-pools-not-as-deep-as-23-its-no-wading-pond-either","html_content":"

A year ago at this time MMDBL teams were looking forward to diving into a draft pool that was astoundingly deep. Perhaps it was the residual impact of COVID slowing player development in 2020 and 2021 that led to a stack...

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/the-draft-pools-not-as-deep-as-23-its-no-wading-pond-either","title":"The Draft Pool's Not as Deep as '23; It's No Wading Pond Either","summary":"A year ago at this time MMDBL teams were looking forward to diving into a draft pool that was astoundingly deep. Perhaps it was the residual impact of COVID slowing player development in 2020 and 2021 that led to a stack...","date_modified":"2024-01-20T20:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/the-2023-phillies-broke-the-mold-of-what-makes-a-champion","html_content":"

When the Chicago White Sox’s Garrett Cooper banged a 1-1 fastball from Daniel Bard on the ground to third baseman Jason Vosler, the Philadelphia Phillies’ championship celebration was a split-second from beginning. The c...

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/the-2023-phillies-broke-the-mold-of-what-makes-a-champion","title":"The 2023 Phillies Broke the Mold of What Makes a Champion","summary":"When the Chicago White Sox’s Garrett Cooper banged a 1-1 fastball from Daniel Bard on the ground to third baseman Jason Vosler, the Philadelphia Phillies’ championship celebration was a split-second from beginning. The c...","date_modified":"2023-11-19T18:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/looking-ahead-to-the-2024-rookie-crop","html_content":"

While some teams are bearing down on a playoff spot, others are looking ahead to the 2024 Rookie & Free Agent Draft. This season, the MMDBL has largely split into two distinct factions. The first is composed of 13 teams ...

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/looking-ahead-to-the-2024-rookie-crop","title":"Looking Ahead to the 2024 Rookie Crop","summary":"While some teams are bearing down on a playoff spot, others are looking ahead to the 2024 Rookie & Free Agent Draft. This season, the MMDBL has largely split into two distinct factions. The first is composed of 13 teams ...","date_modified":"2023-07-04T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/playoff-push-toronto-driven-by-unfinished-business","html_content":"

It’s getting late – just 8 weeks of regular-season baseball are left – so now is as good of a time as any to size up the playoff races. Let’s run through the MMDBL’s 2023 competitors by starting with the league’s best te...

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/playoff-push-toronto-driven-by-unfinished-business","title":"Playoff Push: Toronto Driven by Unfinished Business","summary":"It’s getting late – just 8 weeks of regular-season baseball are left – so now is as good of a time as any to size up the playoff races. Let’s run through the MMDBL’s 2023 competitors by starting with the league’s best te...","date_modified":"2023-07-01T08:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/hope-springs-eternal-until-expectations-aren%E2%80%99t-met","html_content":"

Buddha once said, “Don’t blame people for disappointing you. Blame yourself for expecting too much from them.” And yet there’s another quote about expectations: “Low expectations are the key to happiness.”

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/hope-springs-eternal-until-expectations-aren%E2%80%99t-met","title":"Hope Springs Eternal ... Until Expectations Aren’t Met","summary":"Buddha once said, “Don’t blame people for disappointing you. Blame yourself for expecting too much from them.” And yet there’s another quote about expectations: “Low expectations are the key to happiness.”","date_modified":"2023-04-23T19:45:10Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/it-sure-is-hard-to-score-runs-these-days-right","html_content":"

If you feel as though it’s tougher to score runs this season, you’re not alone. Scoring is down and managers everywhere appear to be frustrated with their offensive output and once-promising rallies extinguished by empty...

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/it-sure-is-hard-to-score-runs-these-days-right","title":"It Sure is Hard to Score Runs These Days, Right?","summary":"If you feel as though it’s tougher to score runs this season, you’re not alone. Scoring is down and managers everywhere appear to be frustrated with their offensive output and once-promising rallies extinguished by empty...","date_modified":"2023-04-22T15:12:12Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/seattle-dealing-with-a-stacked-deck-of-5-aces","html_content":"

A year ago the Seattle Mariners ran an on-base centric offense with little power. It was a Moneyball approach – load up on guys who get on base, find a few gap hitters, see a lot of pitches, and wear opponents down.

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/seattle-dealing-with-a-stacked-deck-of-5-aces","title":"Seattle Dealing With a Stacked Deck of 5 Aces","summary":"A year ago the Seattle Mariners ran an on-base centric offense with little power. It was a Moneyball approach – load up on guys who get on base, find a few gap hitters, see a lot of pitches, and wear opponents down. ","date_modified":"2023-02-25T07:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/stacked-draft-ideal-for-rebuilders-and-retoolers","html_content":"

The Metro-Milwaukee Dynasty Baseball League’s 4th Free Agent Draft will feature a deep crop of rookies and veterans accounting for 67% of players to participate in the Majors last summer, representing 24% of the total Wi...

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The Metro-Milwaukee Dynasty Baseball League (MMDBL) completed its fourth season and – for the second time – the Minnesota Twins are the last team standing.

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With the MMDBL’s 4th regular season winding down, it’s time for a quick sprint around the bases.

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With 18 games to go, it's time to zero in on the divisional battles. Strap yourself in -- it will be a wild ride!

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The trade deadline is the final ultimatum for many teams. Step forward and compete, or step back and look to the future. This season, the Metro-Milwaukee Dynasty Baseball League (MMDBL) experienced its most dynamic trade...

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The San Francisco Giants’ brand has always been its speed and ability to manufacture runs. But when Jose Ramirez powered a 2-1 curveball from Seattle’s Rich Hill 463-feet over the centerfield wall at Oracle Park last Sun...

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The Minnesota Twins came into this season with a spotlight on them. Champion in the MMDBL’s inaugural season, holder of many league win records, competitive every season, and the pre-season favorite to win it all, the Tw...

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A year ago at this time the Washington Nationals thought they might never win again. The club was mired in what became an MMDBL-record 16-game losing streak. In fact, the Nationals started the 2021 season 0-16 and finish...

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As we embark on Season No. 4 in the MMDBL, the science of predicting outcomes remains, well, an art.

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In its third turn around the sun – and its last involving a 54-game season – the Metro-Milwaukee Dynasty Baseball League (MMDBL) saw numerous records set in 2021. It’s time for T.W.I.B. to recap the best (and worst) of t...

","url":"https://mmdbl.com/f/juan-soto%E2%80%99s-season-for-the-ages-rewrites-the-record-book","title":"Juan Soto’s Season for the Ages Rewrites the Record Book","summary":"In its third turn around the sun – and its last involving a 54-game season – the Metro-Milwaukee Dynasty Baseball League (MMDBL) saw numerous records set in 2021. It’s time for T.W.I.B. to recap the best (and worst) of t...","date_modified":"2021-10-31T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mmdbl.com/f/a-way-too-early-look-at-the-long-offseason","html_content":"

The last day of the MLB season is a bittersweet day for MMDBL team owners. It is bitter because it means the end of daily games on TV and radio, and no more culling through box scores and waiting excitedly as the MLB Gam...

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