We are officially under way in our 2013 season, our 8th year in the Franchise League.  If you are a new guy, you may want to check out the league rules section to make yourself familiar with any of our quirky laws regarding the league. Below is just the quick and dirty of it and also includes one minor rule change for 2013 that everybody needs to be aware of: [...]

March is known for madness and April is known for rain. The energy and excitement of the Tournament can bring melancholy after a few rounds that didn’t go the way you predicted. We are two and a half rounds through the Tournament. Our leader so far is Frank, at 460 points (20/32 1st round, 11/16 2nd round, 1/4 3rd round), who would also be tied with President Obama’s bracket. Skipping [...]

Now that the league changes have been finalized, I felt it was time to provide you guys with an update of what is going on with the MFL. In case you haven’t noticed or looked around, we’re growing (again). After 2011, with Nick and Dean leaving for military duties we contracted to 10 teams. Heading into this offseason we nearly contracted some more. Because of this, I had to seek [...]

I believe this will be the 6th year now where there has been a specific NCAA Tourney group for the MFL. Last season at least two people ended up competing with empty brackets, so please remember to click “SAVE” after you make your picks! As usual, feel free to invite anybody you would like to the group. We don’t collect or pay out money, so why  not? If your brother, [...]

After a somewhat rocky off-season which included the threat of possibly losing 3 team owners, the MFL kicks off it’s 8 season as a keeper league. We were close to losing 3, but narrowly escaped losing only 1. Jim G. (Nick’s uncle) has abandoned his team and early reports indicate that he will be replaced by Will Decker. Will brings familiarity with the league and baseball knowledge to the MFL. [...]