Richards League Roster sizes: 40 men (35 men for leagues 1961 and earlier) up to extra 5 men taxi squad for players that dnp that year(does not apply for leagues 1940-1945 due to WW2) for leagues 1961 earlier 2 man taxi squad for players that dnp that year(for current league) in other leagues, dnp players count towards roster limit. Playing time limits: 110% of plate appearances for batters 110% of starts for starting pitchers 110% of innings for releif pitchers 110% of both for swing men once player is burned out, sent to the farm for the rest of the regular season, counting against roster limit. once player has played 50%, player can not be released for that season. (exception in current league for players that are post-season eligible). Games: 162(154 prior to 1961) DH: AL only(also, in games at AL teams parks) (only applies leagues starting in 1973) Injuries: Set on Rating Ball parks: you are assigned to a teams park, so when if that team moves in real life, your team will move as well. League setup: Varies- 16 teams or less- 2 leagues with equal number of teams. 20 or 24 teams- 2 leagues with 5 or 6 team divisions. Playoffs: 16 teams or less- top 2 teams LCS 2-3-2 format 20 or 24 teams- 2 division champs and next 2 top teams. LDS 2-2-1 format, LCS 2-3-2 format WS alternates home field yearly. playoff eligibility: 100 ab's or 30 ip's.(real life)(30 rl games pitched can be subbed) and 50 dmb ab's or 20 dmb ip's (20 dmb games pitched can be subbed as well) Rookie draft- 5 rds (8 rds in current league) ties broken by previous years record. Playoff teams pick last(by round eliminated and inverse record) Draft lottery to determine 1st 3 picks.