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--- constitution [2024/03/29 18:27] – commissioner edit, PA/BF eligibility sweda
+++ constitution [2025/01/15 14:20] (current) – 2024-06 (rule 3.7.1) sweda
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 played at that position.
-A pitcher may not start more than twice the number of games started in
+All pitchers will be allowed to start one game per season.  The maximum
-the previous major league season.  Relief appearances of 18 batters or
+number of IBL starts will be twice the number of games the pitcher started
-more will be considered a start when calculating the limitation.
+in the previous MLB season.  Relief appearances of 18 batters or more will
+be considered a start when calculating the limitation.
 Failure to comply with these rules shall result in forfeiture of any
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 rated at the position). This option is not available to replace players
 after voluntary removal, such as pinch-hitting or pinch-running.
+.2.7	Concurrent Injuries
+Players who have overlapping injuries during the regular season serve
+those injury days concurrently.  Only a single day of injury credit is
+accrued on overlapping injury days.
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 .5     Extra Starts
-Any player entering the game prior to the sixth inning, unless replacing
+Any position player entering the field prior to the sixth inning, unless
-a player who has been injured or ejected, or relieving a fatigued
+replacing a player who has been injured or ejected, shall be considered
-pitcher, or relieving a pitcher when the opposing team has not scored
+as using one of the player's starts at the position which he enters.
-five runs shall be considered as using one of the player's starts at the
+If a position player enters to replace a player who has been injured or
-position which he enters.  If a position player enters to replace a
+ejected enters at a different position and necessitates other players to
-player who has been injured or ejected enters at a different position
+shift positions, none of the players shall be charged with the extra start.
-and necessitates other players to shift positions, none of the players
-shall be charged with the extra start.
+Any pitcher entering the game during the first 18 batters shall be
+considered as using one of the pitcher's starts, with the following
+exceptions:
+*   relieving a pitcher who is fatigued
+*   relieving after the opposing team has scored five runs
+*   relieving in a game where the starting pitcher was forced to be
+    removed due to injury or ejection
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 .7.1   Starting Pitchers
-A pitcher must have a BF SP fatigue rating in order to start a regular
+Any pitcher may start a game as long as they have starts remaining.  A
-season game.  Pitchers without this rating may only start in the event
+starting pitcher who does not have a SP fatigue rating shall use his
-that weather (or other circumstances) caused postponements resulting in
+RP fatigue rating when starting.
-no other rested pitcher with a BF SP fatigue rating being available.  In
-this case, the pitcher must start the game using his fatigue (italicized)
-numbers.  If the pitcher remains in the game after exceeding his BF RP
-fatigue limit he must use the Emergency Pitcher card.
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 report or by electronic mail before opening day.
-In the case of a conflict between teams attempting to sign the same free
+) Teams not on probation who have reported their home results from
-agent, the player will be assigned to teams by the following priority:
+the most recent week of play (or have been approved for a special exemption)
+and have no other outstanding results or box scores, in reverse order of
-) Teams not on probation who have reported their home results from
+winning percentage.  An exemption must be requested at least 24 hours
-the most recent week of play and have no other outstanding results or box
+before the Monday results deadline, and can only be requested if extraordinary
-scores, in reverse order of winning percentage.
+factors prevent the games from being played on time.  Approval is at the
+Commissioner's discretion.
 ) Teams not on probation but with outstanding results or boxscores
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 sheet is late.  Owners may cc the Commissioner and/or Vice-Commissioner to
 ensure receipt and avoid IP penalties.
-If the opponent's MIS is not received by 5 pm PDT on Thursday, the home
-owner is allowed to play the series at his own discretion using the copy
-of the MIS available at the IBL shared storage location.  The home owner
-can make other arrangements with the visiting owner to receive the MIS
-later if he so desires.
 .1.1   MIS Requirements