The Brewster Baseball Association - Fictional, Writing, Podcasting, Long History

slane · 05-18-2021, 08:53 AM

The Brewster Baseball Association (BBA) is on OOTP 22!

The BBA is one of the longest running and most immersive leagues in the OOTP Universe. We're heading in the middle of the 2049 season (league history goes back to 1973) and we have multiple openings in our sister league in the same universe, the UMEBA.

The UMEBA is used as a league for new GM's to acclimate to the Brewster and for old GM's when they want to stay in the BBA but need to step down the time commitment.

League members publish an annual Media Guide (archives here) regular statistical analysis, fictional storylines, podcasts and much more.

Full League Name (Initials): Brewster Baseball Association (BBA)
Main URL: BBA Homepage
Reports URL: League Reports
Boards URL: BBA Forums
Commissioner(s) OOTP Forum Username(s): Recte44
Email Address: mrectenwald@gmail.com
OOTP Version: OOTP 22
Game Needed: Required
Players: Fictional, with your chance to create players!
# of Teams: 32 BBA + 10 UMEBA
Export Deadlines Days And Times: SUN 7pm Central, TUE 7pm Central, THU 7pm Central (additional FRI sims during off-season)
League Time Per Sim: One week/seven game days
First Season: 1973
Latest Season: Currently mid-2049 season
Special Rules & Settings: Constitution, StatsPlus integration, Writing Required, Upgrades to Newest OOTP Version Required, Discord for casual communication and Live Sims

To Apply: Submit an Application!

Commissioner Matthew Rectenwald was featured on a recent episode of OOTP Now, which you can find here.

Our league was also honored to have been featured in an OOTP Newsletter and here on the OOTP Forums by Brad C. You can check out that article here:
Tales From the Multi-Verse: The Montgomery Brewster World Baseball Association

Currently Available Teams: UMEBA - Bucharest & Cairo

Dington · 05-18-2021, 05:09 PM

Best online league I've ever been a part of and I've been playing since OOTP 6. It's like a mastermind of great OOTP GMs and very creative writing and content keep me coming back for more! Join us!

chicoruiz · 05-18-2021, 05:18 PM

This is the league you want to be in. Incredibly knowledgeable and helpful GMs, with just a touch of insanity thrown into the mix. Maybe more than a touch... Spend a few seasons in UMEBA, a terrific league in its own right, and maybe you’ll want to move up to the more complex Brewster- or maybe not. Podcasts, a 100-page media guide, a rich history... other leagues seem like stale beer after sampling the Brewster.

mavericktango · 05-18-2021, 07:32 PM

It certainly is an addictive league, I first joined in 2010 ( real life time) and despite life getting in the way on more than one occasion I keep on being dragged back. There suddenly becomes a hole in your life and you realize that you’re missing the BBA. That’s because over the eleven years I’ve known the Commissioner, Matt, he has been the most consistent Commish I’ve ever known, he puts his heart & soul into making the BBA the most engrossing experience ever. The Gm’s help too, always willing to help, no request for help on the very active forum & discord ever goes unanswered. It’s the OOTP version of Hotel California “you can check out but you can never leave”
You won’t regret trying it.

CTBrewCrew · 05-18-2021, 08:23 PM

I've been in this league for 6 fictional seasons, and for about 20 months now. It's a great bunch of GMs, all so helpful. If you are worried about the writing commitment, the UMEBA is a great place to get your feet wet. I was there my first season and won the championship (shameless plug). You find yourself becoming more attached to these 0&1 that simulates games for you when you do write about your team, its not as much of a time commiment as you might think. Once you get going its hard to stop

Seriously, this league has been around way before me, and its showing no sign of slowing down. Recte and the rest of the GB are great. Each owner brings their own flavor to the league, and so can you!

Sign up, look around and participate - even if you aren't in the league yet.

Hope you see you in the Brewsterverse!

FuzzyRawley · 05-18-2021, 10:34 PM

Best online league out there. Go get it.

woods · 05-19-2021, 02:11 AM

Can confirm it's a great online league. I am currently in the UMEBA, and it's just as competitive as the main league, there's also an extra challenge in playing with lesser players as you have to work harder to find that "diamond in the rough". The GMs are all very active and constantly talking trades and sharing insights.

slane · 05-22-2021, 06:17 PM

bump.

The BBA is still looking for multiple GMs to fill the UMEBA

slane · 08-03-2021, 08:51 PM

the BBA is currently seeking GMs for the UMEBA league. Come join us!

Jwalk100 · 08-03-2021, 10:39 PM

The most immersive online league!

75 seasons of history to sift through.

Discord is used for live sims. Forums are the heart and soul.

slane · 08-10-2021, 01:40 PM

bump. Brewster still looking to fill the UMEBA after promotions to BBA.

mavericktango · 08-10-2021, 02:04 PM

If you like writing and living your team this league is for you. The Commish is solid and consistent and the GM’s friendly & helpful.

It is a bit of a shock when you first start out, this is no just download & export league, you have to get into the involvement. The UMEBA is a perfect starting point. It gets you into the BBA universe without having as demanding a participation level as the actual BBA. You have time to learn the ropes while waiting for the occasional vacancies that occur in the BBA.

So, go on! Start your road to glory in the BBA now, apply for a vacancy in the UMEBA and take that first step

ukhotstove · 08-12-2021, 11:09 AM

Whilst no longer in the Brewster Universe it is the best writing league to be in, starting in the UMEBA also gives you a feel foe the league.

slane · 09-01-2021, 05:36 PM

We're again looking for at least one replacement GM! Apply now!

CTBrewCrew · 11-17-2021, 09:59 PM

We have an available team in the UMEBA league for our 2049 season. Those looking to apply we are in the offseason now so its a good time to come aboard

slane · 12-05-2021, 07:59 PM

We have 3 UMEBA teams available, and with the 2049 Opening Day happening today 12/5, it's a perfect time to get in!

threesportgeek · 12-08-2021, 10:57 AM

Filled out the app a few days ago. No response. #redflag

Jwalk100 · 12-08-2021, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by threesportgeek

Filled out the app a few days ago. No response. #redflag

What's up with that Will?

Give 'em a bit. People do have a real life. LOL

threesportgeek · 12-08-2021, 01:46 PM

Understandable.

Have to admit I have been spoiled by quick responses. Will give it more time.

slane · 01-04-2022, 11:12 AM

Bump. We have 2 UMEBA openings.

05-18-2021, 08:53 AM	#1
slane Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 92	The Brewster Baseball Association - Fictional, Writing, Podcasting, Long History The Brewster Baseball Association (BBA) is on OOTP 22! The BBA is one of the longest running and most immersive leagues in the OOTP Universe. We're heading in the middle of the 2049 season (league history goes back to 1973) and we have multiple openings in our sister league in the same universe, the UMEBA. The UMEBA is used as a league for new GM's to acclimate to the Brewster and for old GM's when they want to stay in the BBA but need to step down the time commitment. League members publish an annual Media Guide (archives here) regular statistical analysis, fictional storylines, podcasts and much more. Full League Name (Initials): Brewster Baseball Association (BBA) Main URL: BBA Homepage Reports URL: League Reports Boards URL: BBA Forums Commissioner(s) OOTP Forum Username(s): Recte44 Email Address: mrectenwald@gmail.com OOTP Version: OOTP 22 Game Needed: Required Players: Fictional, with your chance to create players! # of Teams: 32 BBA + 10 UMEBA Export Deadlines Days And Times: SUN 7pm Central, TUE 7pm Central, THU 7pm Central (additional FRI sims during off-season) League Time Per Sim: One week/seven game days First Season: 1973 Latest Season: Currently mid-2049 season Special Rules & Settings: Constitution, StatsPlus integration, Writing Required, Upgrades to Newest OOTP Version Required, Discord for casual communication and Live Sims To Apply: Submit an Application! Commissioner Matthew Rectenwald was featured on a recent episode of OOTP Now, which you can find here. Our league was also honored to have been featured in an OOTP Newsletter and here on the OOTP Forums by Brad C. You can check out that article here: Tales From the Multi-Verse: The Montgomery Brewster World Baseball Association Currently Available Teams: UMEBA - Bucharest & Cairo __________________ Stephen Lane Vice Commissioner Brewster Baseball Association Long Beach Surfers Apply to The Brewster and the GBC here: http://montybrewster.net/forums/app.php/applicationform Last edited by slane; 01-09-2022 at 12:32 PM.

05-18-2021, 05:09 PM	#2
Dington Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 85	Best online league I've ever been a part of and I've been playing since OOTP 6. It's like a mastermind of great OOTP GMs and very creative writing and content keep me coming back for more! Join us! __________________ GM Nashville Bluebirds Monty Brewster Baseball Association

05-18-2021, 07:32 PM	#4
mavericktango Major Leagues Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: UK, Europe Posts: 386	It certainly is an addictive league, I first joined in 2010 ( real life time) and despite life getting in the way on more than one occasion I keep on being dragged back. There suddenly becomes a hole in your life and you realize that you’re missing the BBA. That’s because over the eleven years I’ve known the Commissioner, Matt, he has been the most consistent Commish I’ve ever known, he puts his heart & soul into making the BBA the most engrossing experience ever. The Gm’s help too, always willing to help, no request for help on the very active forum & discord ever goes unanswered. It’s the OOTP version of Hotel California “you can check out but you can never leave” You won’t regret trying it. __________________ A Lost Soul

05-18-2021, 08:23 PM	#5
CTBrewCrew Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 35	I've been in this league for 6 fictional seasons, and for about 20 months now. It's a great bunch of GMs, all so helpful. If you are worried about the writing commitment, the UMEBA is a great place to get your feet wet. I was there my first season and won the championship (shameless plug). You find yourself becoming more attached to these 0&1 that simulates games for you when you do write about your team, its not as much of a time commiment as you might think. Once you get going its hard to stop Seriously, this league has been around way before me, and its showing no sign of slowing down. Recte and the rest of the GB are great. Each owner brings their own flavor to the league, and so can you! Sign up, look around and participate - even if you aren't in the league yet. Hope you see you in the Brewsterverse! __________________

05-22-2021, 06:17 PM	#8
slane Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 92	bump. The BBA is still looking for multiple GMs to fill the UMEBA __________________ Stephen Lane Vice Commissioner Brewster Baseball Association Long Beach Surfers Apply to The Brewster and the GBC here: http://montybrewster.net/forums/app.php/applicationform

05-18-2021, 05:18 PM	#3
chicoruiz Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 37	This is the league you want to be in. Incredibly knowledgeable and helpful GMs, with just a touch of insanity thrown into the mix. Maybe more than a touch... Spend a few seasons in UMEBA, a terrific league in its own right, and maybe you’ll want to move up to the more complex Brewster- or maybe not. Podcasts, a 100-page media guide, a rich history... other leagues seem like stale beer after sampling the Brewster.

05-18-2021, 10:34 PM	#6
FuzzyRawley Bat Boy Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Calgary, Al Berta Posts: 6	Best online league out there. Go get it.

05-19-2021, 02:11 AM	#7
woods Bat Boy Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 1	Can confirm it's a great online league. I am currently in the UMEBA, and it's just as competitive as the main league, there's also an extra challenge in playing with lesser players as you have to work harder to find that "diamond in the rough". The GMs are all very active and constantly talking trades and sharing insights.

08-03-2021, 08:51 PM	#9
slane Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 92	the BBA is currently seeking GMs for the UMEBA league. Come join us! __________________ Stephen Lane Vice Commissioner Brewster Baseball Association Long Beach Surfers Apply to The Brewster and the GBC here: http://montybrewster.net/forums/app.php/applicationform

08-03-2021, 10:39 PM	#10
Jwalk100 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 105	The most immersive online league! 75 seasons of history to sift through. Discord is used for live sims. Forums are the heart and soul. __________________ BBA-Hawaii Tropics

08-10-2021, 01:40 PM	#11
slane Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 92	bump. Brewster still looking to fill the UMEBA after promotions to BBA. __________________ Stephen Lane Vice Commissioner Brewster Baseball Association Long Beach Surfers Apply to The Brewster and the GBC here: http://montybrewster.net/forums/app.php/applicationform

08-10-2021, 02:04 PM	#12
mavericktango Major Leagues Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: UK, Europe Posts: 386	If you like writing and living your team this league is for you. The Commish is solid and consistent and the GM’s friendly & helpful. It is a bit of a shock when you first start out, this is no just download & export league, you have to get into the involvement. The UMEBA is a perfect starting point. It gets you into the BBA universe without having as demanding a participation level as the actual BBA. You have time to learn the ropes while waiting for the occasional vacancies that occur in the BBA. So, go on! Start your road to glory in the BBA now, apply for a vacancy in the UMEBA and take that first step __________________ A Lost Soul

08-12-2021, 11:09 AM	#13
ukhotstove Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North of England Gods Country Posts: 7,175	Whilst no longer in the Brewster Universe it is the best writing league to be in, starting in the UMEBA also gives you a feel foe the league. __________________ Detroit Diesel Dynasty San Antonio Calzones of Laredo Dynasty

09-01-2021, 05:36 PM	#14
slane Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 92	We're again looking for at least one replacement GM! Apply now! __________________ Stephen Lane Vice Commissioner Brewster Baseball Association Long Beach Surfers Apply to The Brewster and the GBC here: http://montybrewster.net/forums/app.php/applicationform

11-17-2021, 09:59 PM	#15
CTBrewCrew Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 35	We have an available team in the UMEBA league for our 2049 season. Those looking to apply we are in the offseason now so its a good time to come aboard __________________

12-05-2021, 07:59 PM	#16
slane Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 92	We have 3 UMEBA teams available, and with the 2049 Opening Day happening today 12/5, it's a perfect time to get in! __________________ Stephen Lane Vice Commissioner Brewster Baseball Association Long Beach Surfers Apply to The Brewster and the GBC here: http://montybrewster.net/forums/app.php/applicationform

12-08-2021, 10:57 AM	#17
threesportgeek Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 110	Filled out the app a few days ago. No response. #redflag

12-08-2021, 01:46 PM	#19
threesportgeek Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 110	Understandable. Have to admit I have been spoiled by quick responses. Will give it more time.

01-04-2022, 11:12 AM	#20
slane Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 92	Bump. We have 2 UMEBA openings. __________________ Stephen Lane Vice Commissioner Brewster Baseball Association Long Beach Surfers Apply to The Brewster and the GBC here: http://montybrewster.net/forums/app.php/applicationform