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1993 Season Draft Results

This weekend saw the Divergent League Baseball draft, where owners were introduced and formally selected teams and players. The final results are as follows:

  • Seamus – Blue Jays – Rickey Henderson
  • Henry – Giants – Pete Harnish
  • Derek L – Phillies – Mark Langston
  • Tony – Tigers – Tony Gwynn
  • Charles – Expos – Andres Galaraga
  • Austin – Rangers – Kenny Lofton
  • Gary – Cubs – Mark Portugal
  • Sandra – Mariners – Albert Belle
  • Travis – White Sox – Craig Biggio
  • Liam – Yankees – Danny Darwin
  • Derek – Braves – Mike Piazza
  • George – Reds – Bryan Harvey
  • Dan – Royals – Greg Vaughn
  • Phil – Mets – Cal Ripken Jr

There was some team-swapping over the event. Through negotiation the Expos, Tigers, and Blue Jays switched owners to the ones listed above.

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Backfilling Divergent League History – 1994

I’ve added my notes from the 1994 season to the new League History page.

Watch this space tomorrow for a slew of info and news for owners and fans alike.

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1993 Divergent League Baseball Pre-Season Info

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbxVimWYjFY
Baseball’s Seasons – 1993

The Divergent League Baseball 1993 season is just around the corner, and it’s high time we did some research. The video embedded above was produced by MLB Network, and is a nice little recap of the “real life” 1993 season.

Other great resources for managers include the Baseball Almanac 1993 Year in Review, and the Baseball Reference 1993 stats pages.

There will be a Divergent League 1993 Season Preview in the form of a Home Run derby on Friday, January 8th 2021. Subscribe to the Twitch channel to be informed when it goes live.

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Next Season Signup Form

Howdy folks, your Commish here, with a short announcement about the future of Divergent League. Yes, we’re coming back. Yes, soon. Use the new signup form to be notified when the season will start, and to signal your intent to play!

Current Patrons will be allowed into the next season automatically, but should fill out the form anyway so I have your contact info. The season will cost $10 per team. That money will cover the Bip Roberts Memorial Cup Even Though He’s Still Alive, and some time-period-specific league swag.

1977 Leaguers: Your swag is still on the way! At this rate you’ll get it around the same time as the coming season…

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The Cincinnati Reds Are The 1977 Divergent League World Series Champions!

Congratulations to the Reds, and condolences to the White Sox. Maybe next year.

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1977 Divergent League Baseball World Series Gameday: White Sox .vs. Reds – Game 6

The Reds lead the series 3-2, it’s win or go home for the Sox. Join us now on Twitch!

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1977 Divergent League Baseball World Series Gameday: White Sox .vs. Reds – Game 5

The Cincinnati Reds held off the White Sox on Tuesday night (see the archived game video) by a score of 5-4, with the recently deceased Joe Morgan winning Player of the Game honors. Happy trails, Joe.

Game 5 is the last game in Cincinnati- can the Reds use the home field advantage to go ahead in the series before we head back to the Windy City? Find out at 5:30pm PDT, live on divergentleague.com/tv

Update: The Reds have won Game 5, bringing the series to 3-2 as we go into Chicago for Game 6 on Sunday.

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1977 Divergent League Baseball World Series Gameday: White Sox .vs. Reds – Game 4

After winning one on Sunday in Cincinnati, the White Sox lead the Reds 2 games to 1 in the battle for the coveted Bip Roberts Memorial Cup Even Though He’s Still Alive.

We remain in Cincinnati tonight for Game 4, broadcasting live starting 5:30pm PDT on YouTube, Twitch, and Periscope.

Update: The Reds pulled it off. We go into Thursday’s game even at 2 games each.

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1977 Divergent League Baseball World Series Gameday: White Sox .vs. Reds Game 3

After the White Sox prevailed in a close Game 1, the Reds showed they weren’t going out quietly with a Game 2 blowout of the southsiders making it a one-all series.

Game 3 broadcasts at 4:30pm PDT live from Cincinnati. Join us on https://divergentleague.com/tv and in the Extra Future Discord.

Update: The White Sox won with a score of 7-2. The game recording is available on Twitch.

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1977 Divergent League Baseball World Series Gameday: White Sox .vs. Reds Game 2

The White Sox held on to take Game 1 by a score of 3-2. Who will step up for the Reds? Find out at 4:30pm PDT on Divergent League TV.

Update: due to unforeseen circumstances, this game has been rescheduled to today 10/9. The Reds won by a score of 9-2, evening the series at 1 game each. The recorded video is available on Twitch.