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Commissioner1997 season

Free Agency Auction Has Ended

Author: Kate Prescott Release Date: Words: 53Read Time: 1 min

The auction phase of free agency is now officially closed. All remaining free agents are now available to sign on a first-come, first-served basis. No further auctions will be held—simply submit your...

Commissioner1997 season

Free Agency Opening Date

Author: Kate Prescott Release Date: Words: 203Read Time: 2 min

The league would like to thank all owners who participated in the recent poll regarding the start of free agency. Your feedback and engagement continue to play an important role in shaping the directi...

Hall of Fame1997 season

1997 Hall of Fame Voting Results

Author: Kate Prescott Release Date: Words: 186Read Time: 1 min

The Doubleday Baseball League would like to announce the results of the Hall of Fame voting conducted following the conclusion of the 1997 season. After the votes were tabulated, no player received th...

Award Voting1997 season

1997 Award Voting Has Closed

Author: Exandria Release Date: Words: 48Read Time: 1 min

1997 DBL Award Voting — Closed Voting for the 1997 DBL season awards has officially closed. Thank you to all owners who submitted their ballots. Results are now being tabulated and the award winners w...

Commissioner1997 season

International Free Agent Class Announced

Author: Kate Prescott Release Date: Words: 204Read Time: 2 min

The Doubleday Baseball League is proud to continue one of its longstanding traditions by welcoming another class of international talent to the league for the upcoming season. As part of this year's f...

Commissioner1997 season

Milwaukee Creams Leadership Update

Author: Kate Prescott Release Date: Words: 173Read Time: 1 min

The Doubleday Baseball League is saddened to announce that longtime owner Norm has decided to step away from the league and relinquish ownership of the Milwaukee Creams organization. Norm has been a v...

Commissioner1997 season

RFA Declaration Deadline Set for Sunday, June 28th

Author: Kate Prescott Release Date: Words: 185Read Time: 1 min

As the league prepares for the upcoming Free Agency period, all organizations must declare which Restricted Free Agents (RFAs) they intend to retain and which they intend to release. This process will...

Commissioner1997 season

Hall of Fame Voting Now Open

Author: Kate Prescott Release Date: Words: 141Read Time: 1 min

The Doubleday Baseball League is pleased to announce that Hall of Fame voting is now officially open. Voting will remain open from now through July 2nd, giving all owners an opportunity to help determ...

Commissioner1997 season

Undrafted Free Agent (UDFA) Process

Author: Kate Prescott Release Date: Words: 196Read Time: 1 min

The Doubleday Baseball League would like to announce the format and rules for this season's Undrafted Free Agent (UDFA) process. The UDFA process will consist of four rounds, allowing each organizatio...

Commissioner1997 season

Franchise Relocations Officially Finalized

Author: Kate Prescott Release Date: Words: 193Read Time: 1 min

The Doubleday Baseball League is pleased to announce that the League Office has officially finalized the previously announced franchise relocations for the 1998 season. The Seattle Pilots have officia...