The time has come, Out of the Park Baseball 21 is available worldwide now. The 21st version of the award-winning sports strategy franchise delivers the most new features and improvements in series history. Unprecedented depth and customization, brand-new Game Flow for newcomers and veterans, unmatched authenticity licensed by MLB and the MLBPA, and a bounty of offline and online experiences found nowhere else headline OOTP 21. From long-requested features such as the all-new 3D Ballpark Construction Kit to a completely overhauled scouting system, improved 3D animations, real 2020 teams & rules for MLB and a dozen international pro baseball leagues, plus a completely refreshed Perfect Team online multiplayer mode, OOTP 21 has more than something for every kind of player. It is the Infinite Baseball Sandbox! Enjoy the game! Markus & the entire OOTP Developments Team Check it out today!

Out of the Park Baseball 21 - the 21st version of the award-winning sports strategy franchise - delivers the most new features and improvements in series history! It features unprecedented depth and customization, brand-new guided experiences for newcomers and veterans, authenticity licensed by MLB and the MLBPA, and a bounty of offline and online experiences found nowhere else. Check it out today!

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Out of the Park Developments is having a big sale to celebrate the Lunar New Year! Out of the Park Baseball 20 is on sale for just $4.99 - 75% off! - PLUS we are discounting Perfect Points AND offering Historical Packs too. All of this last just 4 days - from January 23 ending at 1 PM ET January 27. Out of the Park Baseball 20 is a huge hit with fans, who are playing it in record numbers this season. With so many ways to play - from the 2019 season with all the real teams and rosters, any season in baseball history, custom leagues and Tournaments you can make your own, and the always-online Perfect Team, to name just a few modes - anyone who loves strategy or baseball will be delighted.

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Hi everbody, we have just released a game patch which fixes an issue with inaccurate OSA scouting ratings. Important note: This update is incompatible with prior versions in online leagues, all members need to upgrade once the commish upgrades. Cheers, Markus

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Its the biggest sale in company history! For a short time, Out of the Park Baseball 20 can be yours for a staggering $4.99 (75% off!). This is a huge savings on a game that defines high quality strategy. It also makes a fantastic gift for that tough-to-shop-for strategy game fan on your holiday list! So dont wait! The sale ends January 2nd at 1 PM ET. Nows a great time for you - and your friends - to join the Out of the Park Baseball community.

Its the biggest sale in company history! There are more people playing and enjoying Perfect Team than ever, so its a great time to grab some of your favorite new cards or card packs with discounted Perfect Points. The Perfect Points sale features a 20% savings on 5,500 Perfect Point bundles, 30% on 12,000/25,000/75,000 Perfect Point bundles, and 40% on 175,000 Perfect Point bundles! This terrific deal only lasts from now until 1 PM ET on January 2nd. Plus! You demanded them, and theyre back! Out of the Park Baseball 20 Perfect Team Historical Packs are back for a limited time - just until January 2 at 1 PM ET. Each pack contains all Historical cards, as well as one guaranteed Gold. Getting your Tournament lineups just right to capture those rewards? Looking to round out your roster to win that league title? Historical Packs are a great way to lock in some terrific cards from past eras.

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We have just started our first ever Perfect Points Sale! You save 20% on 5,500 Perfect Point bundles, 30% on 12,000/25,000/75,000 Perfect Point bundles, and 40% on 175,000 Perfect Point bundles. This terrific deal only lasts from now until December 3, so load up now! Have fun & good luck! Markus

We have just launched the brand new Historical Packs! This is a special offer during the Autumn Sale, which lasts until December 3. The pack costs 10k PP, it contains all historical cards, one gold guaranteed and features improved odds for bronze and silver cards. Have fun! Markus

From dominant MVP and Cy Young seasons deep in baseball history to 32 brand new Collection Missions - including amazing Team History Missions for the Yankees, Dodgers and Brewers - our Thanksgiving Week Perfect Team content is just what you wanted for the long holiday week! [previewyoutube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?4RDq3iL3lFU;full][/previewyoutube]

Hi everyone! We have just released a quick hotfix patch, version 20.8.73. Here's the changelist: - Fixed logos not displaying on some reports - Fixed F12 hotkey for making screenshots in PT pack opening animation - Fixed highlights / replays not downloading in PT - Fixed crash if removing the DH while in the substitution screen for a player on-base being injured Enjoy! Markus

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Hello everybody! Alright, here it is, the latest OOTP 20 update, which now officially launches the Perfect Team Tournaments feature, version 20.8.72. Thanks to everybody who helped test the public beta last week and shared their feedback, we greatly appreciate it! We have worked very hard on this feature for many months, and we hope you will enjoy PT Tournaments very much. To find out how the tournaments work, please see here: Playing Tournaments Changelist (20.8.72): - Fixed reported issues for PT Tournaments - Fixed some playoff-seeding inconsistencies - Added the option to use World Series rosters in historical exhibition mode tournaments - Updated historical database to include some error corrections - Several other small bug fixes Have fun! Markus & the entire OOTP Team

Some Major League Baseball legends are well-known, while others have faded in the public consciousness over the decades. This week, we highlight six incredible players at the peak of their performance, ranging from Gold to Diamond to Perfect. Its an amazing set of new content that is sure to help round out your Perfect Team roster just in time for Perfect Team Tournaments! [previewyoutube=b20P0cG41mc;full][/previewyoutube]

Hi! It's finally here, we have just launched our latest update, version 20.7.68, which introduces the long anticipated Tournaments for Perfect Team (currently in public beta mode). This update is mandatory for Perfect Team users, you need to update your copy of the game to be able to log into Perfect Team! To find out how tournaments work, please see: here: https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/showthread.php?t=308123 To report Tournaments bugs and for general feedback, please use this thread: https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/showthread.php?t=308178 But this update doesn't only improve the game for Perfect Team users, it offers a whole host of fixes and improvements. Note: This version is compatible with previous builds in online leagues. Changelist (20.7.68): - PT: Introduces the public beta of Tournaments - PT: Added new pack open animation - INSTANT! - PT: Global 3D animation setting (Settings dialog) now also applies to pack opening speed - PT: Reduced loading times between packs in pack opening screen - PT: Added confirmation to quick-sell from auction dialog (gold+ cards or if data has been entered in starting price/buy it now) - PT: Improved performance on inactive roster page - PT: locked cards automatically selected to submit when completing missions - PT: space bar opens the next pack when viewing pack open animations - Pitching strategies hidden for teams you cannot control - Fixed issue where in some cases IAFA offers were prevented if over salary cap - Fixed situation where importing a template could wipe player history - Fixed display bug during off-season of historical players' season age - Fixed service time issues in live start leagues. - Fixed modifier issue when live start league advances to 2020 - Fixed Steam Achievement trigger for 50+ game hit streak - Enable button to copy camera view to all parks in 3D ballpark editor - Improved 3D for groundball doubles, fielders holding ball on runners taking extra bases - Adjusted rule 5 return logic (players on min deals will shift to minor league deal) - Fixed association playoffs not starting if top league has playoffs disabled - Fixed AI waiver claim issues (should improve claim and release issues) - Fixed bug in AI valuation of vesting options - Fixed NPB Compensation removing money from both sides - Fixed positioning of player & team popups - Fixed various playoff seeding issues - Several other small bug fixes and crash fixes Enjoy! Markus

Major League Baseball has a long and colorful history of players with interesting facial hair. From free-flowing beards to handlebar mustaches, tight goatees to sideburns all the way down the chin! Help us celebrate 'Movember' with this great content set featuring all new Perfect Team cards with some of the best mustaches in baseball history. [previewyoutube=N9OtdjC6e-4;full][/previewyoutube]

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As chosen by you, our amazing Out of the Park Baseball community, a brand new set of Perfect Team cards are here! Featuring your votes for Team of the Year, this spectacular set of Perfect-rated cards will prove just the thing your club needs to get over the top and win a championship!

September is when players need to step up and be clutch - and that's exactly what the crop of Players of the Month have done! Golds and Diamonds dominate this fantastic set, including AL and NL Pitchers, Hitters, and Rookies of the month. And don't forget! Out of the Park Baseball 20 is now on sale for just $9.99 through October 14 - a massive 75% off!

The award-winning Out of the Park Baseball 20 can be yours for just $9.99, a whopping 75% off - just in time for the start of the MLB Postseason! Try your hand at running any real-world Major League Baseball franchise top to bottom - from the major league club through the minors - and scout, negotiate, invest, trade, and scheme to take your team to the World Series! Whether you want to see what will happen this Postseason, or you'd rather rewrite history by going back in time to any MLB season ever, Out of the Park Baseball 20 is the biggest and best sports strategy game we've ever created!

Globe Life Park may not have the rich history of some other ballparks in major league history, but it's seen its share of highs and lows, including pennant chases, World Series, and historic seasons. This week's new Perfect Team cards pay homage to the stadium that is entering its last week of service. Thanks for the memories!

Hey everybody! We discovered a couple of crash issues that we have fixed, so version 20.6.55 is available now. Note: This version is compatible with previous builds in online leagues. Changelist (20.6.55): - Fixed crash issues when starting a new game with the Live Start option enabled. - Fixed crash issues with leaving & re-entering games Cheers! Markus

The Out of the Park Baseball community is the best in the world! This week, we introduced a brand new set of Perfect Team cards based on their collective requests, including:

• Bronze 67 overall 2003 Kansas City Royal SS Angel Berroa
• Bronze 65 overall 2007 Tampa Bay Rays RF Alex Rios
• Silver 70 overall 2006 Chicage White Sox C AJ Pierzynski
• Silver 71 overall 1980 Philadelphia Phillies RF Bake McBride
• Gold 89 overall 2007 Philadelphia Phillies SS Jimmy Rollins
• Diamond 99 overall 1924 Brooklyn Dodgers P Dazzy Vance

Hi! OK, the public beta proved to be stable, so here is the latest OOTP 20 patch released officially, version 20.6.54. Note: This version is compatible with previous builds in online leagues. Changelist (20.6.54): - Improved OD rosters including updated 2019 draft class and international free agents (need to create new game for changes to apply) - Added ability to copy camera views to a park, copy a park's camera views to all parks (Ballpark Editor screen, 3D tab) - Tweaked fielding ratings for historical players - Fixed fielding stats import/export to include advanced metrics - No longer count pitching stats for MVP consideration when not allowing pitchers to win MVP is checked - Adjusted rookie of the month selection (more bonus to pitchers) - Adjusted some logic for where a two-way pitcher is set into the lineup, how often two-way pitchers bunt - Fixed some historical issues with HBP getting out of control - Fixed case where minor league players were incorrectly eligible for playoff rosters - Fixed exiting a game in progress not resuming properly - PT: Added "Quicksell now" button to auction dialog - PT: Fixed link for the "Bulk Purchase" button in the PP store screen - Several other small bug fixes and crash fixes Enjoy! Markus

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Hi! The public beta proved to be stable, so here is the latest patch released officially, version 20.5.52. It fixes reported problems and adds some new tweaks / features :) Note: This version is compatible with previous builds in online leagues. Changelist (20.5.52): - Fixed crash when players with forced lineup spots sub into games sometimes - Fixed issue where online league commish cannot force deals with AI teams - Fixed historical league issue where reimporting a retired player would create new stats that didn't exist in the world - Fixed defensive substitution logic (subs were coming in too early/too large lead) - Fixed crash on team home page generating BB cards - Fixed error with ghost players not deleting - Added "Remove All" option on manual all-stars page - Fixed manual awards page removing all copies of a player when removing from one award - Fixed invalid warning of player eligible to return from DL during minor league playoffs/player unable to be activated from DL after MiLB playoffs - If all leagues have an age limit, any player older than the oldest league will retire - Fixed some association draft order issues - PT: Set limit of 48 hours for custom auction length - PT: Added filter "All Non-Live Cards" to Auction House - Several other small bug fixes Enjoy! Markus & the OOTP Team

Hi! Unfortunately, yesterday's update crashed while playing / simulating on some Mac machines, so we have just released the hotfix. This patch also fixes an issue with minor league All-Star games in live-start games. IMPORTANT: This version is compatible with the previous build (20.5.46) in online leagues, but not with earlier versions. Cheers, Markus

Hi! Alright, here it is. The biggest update for OOTP 20 yet, version 20.5.46. It introduces plenty of new stuff, including the long awaited Collection Missions feature for Perfect Team, which is explained in detail here. We have also launched a 48-hour DIAMOND PACK special for Perfect Team to celebrate Collection Missions, the super rare Diamond Packs are now available inside the game for a limited time. IMPORTANT: This version is NOT compatible with previous builds in online leagues. Once the commish updates, all league members have to update as well. Also, for Perfect Team this update is required to load the new PT leagues created today! Changelist (20.5.46): - Improved OD rosters including updated 2019 draft class (need to create new game for changes to apply) - Online Leagues: Can now create deals and submit them for the commish to approve. - Added spray charts to in-game defense widget in modern views (optional) - Adjusted AI trade evaluation with superstar or superstar prospects in deal - Improved substitution lineup logic (try to respect locked lineup positions) - Added OA/Pot to BNN page if not using stars - Fixed misc. 3D game updates (fixed ball catches, new animations, improved timing) - League top players report will check for age/other restrictions - Adjusted RPOY award voting - Fixed players reaching on FC who scored having ER charged to wrong pitcher - Fixed issues where selecting double splits were not being applied properly - Fixed mail item advising of a streak ending when a player goes hitless in a tournament game - Fixed issue with modern 2D player cell coordinates - Live Start: Fixed issue where expanded rosters were being set for MLB when other leagues were selected - Live Start: Fixed issue where some players who have changed teams did not end up on the new team - PT: Added Collection Missions Feature (PT Home screen, "Collection & Missions" tab) - PT: Added "Completed Missions" to manager rankings - PT: Fixed issue where clearing max price would return no search results in auction house - PT: Added hitter pull tendency to auction house listings - PT: adjusted historical WAR calculations - Several other small bug fixes and crash fixes Enjoy the game! Markus & the entire OOTP Team

Hi all! We have just released the latest OOTP 20 patch, version 20.4.40 :) IMPORTANT: This version is NOT compatible with previous builds in online leagues. Once the commish updates, all league members have to update as well. Changelist (20.4.40): - Improved OD rosters including updated 2019 draft class (need to create new game for changes to apply) - Added icons to team title area for league championships won - Fixed issues with resuming game in progress - Live start "update teams" will now also try to maintain correct active roster - Fixed scouting history relative ratings - Fixed misc. 3D game issues - Fixed out of memory save option not working - Fixed invalid achievements when exiting and re-entering game - Fixed issues with which scouting budget gets applied when scouting certain players - Fixed some refresh issues in classic 2D mode - Adjusted AI roster logic to prevent cutting top bench bat - Adjusted in-game AI logic (tagging/advancing) - Changed report colors in classic skin (applies to new games, or copy "\data\templates\styles_ootp 20 classic.css" to "\news\html\styles.css" in existing ".lg" saved game folder) - Several other small bug fixes Cheers! Markus & the OOTP Team

Hey guys, here is the latest OOTP 20 update, version 20.3.38. Changelist: - Improved OD rosters including updated 2019 draft class (need to create new game for changes to apply) - Added live start options to advanced start screen. Live start defaults to include updated injuries - Added baserunning extra-base % league total modifier for increased statistical simulation accuracy in historical leagues - Fixed some issues with roster import not setting players on the correct team - Fixed issue with trail runners not advancing on sac fly - Fixed "No Pro Service" option being ignored in league rules - Fixed "Make this Work Now" with draft picks selected returning options that are not accepted - Fixed seeding for Modified-DEL playoffs - Fixed "ask AI for bullpen" adjusting SP opener/follower settings - Fixed misc. 3D game issues - Fixed animations after game stops for user input (again, maybe? hopefully?) - Fixed some cases of needing to fill in injured players before you should have to - Fixed contract year in new reserve-era games - Fixed late game AI not pinch hitting for SP in some cases when trailing - When advancing to the next season in historical games, the "Import all ballparks" funtion from the ballpark editor page is run automatically (useful if ballpark mods are installed) - Historical Exhibition Mode games now import historical ballparks properly - Fixed rare cases where pitchers would have an ER without a R - Adjusted AI infield in strategies - Fixed tiebreakers in split season leagues - Added players on rehab assignment to IL panels - Fixed some issues with re-entering a game in progress - All players tied for AVG, HR, W, ERA champions get achievements not just first - PT: Added league championship icons to the top-left area of the team screens, similar to player award icons - PT: Added new columns to tables for pt-specific card information (need to delete the "\table" folder inside the OOTP data folder prior to starting new version for first time) - PT: Player PP history achievements now include POW, BOM, etc... - PT: Added click & drag support to PT Universe screen - Several other small bug fixes Have a great weekend! Markus

Hi everyone! We are now launching the new patch officially.It has been tested by the public over the weekend and has proven to be stable.:) IMPORTANT: You need to install this update to continue to play in Perfect Team, older versions will not work! Infor for online leagues: This version is compatible with the previous release (20.0.28 or later) in online leagues. Changelist (20.2.33): - Updated MLB Opening Day roster set (need to create new game for changes to take effect) - Improved live ratings update for MLB players - Fixed some issues with too many players getting 0 uniform number - Live Start updates: team stats gp, SP/RP stats for teams, fatigue/recent pitches, postponed games, contract extensions - Added more detailed reason why certain players cannot be added to trades - Fixed some rare crash issues while playing out games and when using historical lineups - Using incomplete minors flag will not create ghost players if roster is already almost full - Fixed standings when teams have played a different number of games than are scheduled in league - Added an option to disable the Out Of Memory Auto Save + Close protection - On Out Of Memory Auto Save + Close, the last save files are backed up in an incident report folder within the current save folder - Fixed players getting phantom leadoff HR game achievements - Fixed AI lineups changing between game preview and game start - Fixed internal overflow calculation with a high scouting budget - Fixed issue where relative ratings were used when setting was disabled - Fixed not showing remainder of play after being asked to send runners (again, hopefully) - PT: Added a "Cancel" button to the dialog that notifies users of a new league file download - PT: Added PP earning history to History tab in the player profile tab. - Several other small bug fixes Cheers, Markus

Hi everyone! Sorry guys, yesterday's patch had a couple of issues with the minor league DL, schedules and occasional crashes on MacOS when playing out games. We have fixed these and just released a hotfix patch, version 20.1.32. Infor for online leagues: This version is compatible with the previous release (20.0.28 or later) in online leagues. Cheers, Markus & the entire OOTP Team

Hi everyone! We have worked hard the past few days and now have completed the next update for OOTP 20, version 20.1.31. Infor for online leagues: This version is compatible with the previous release (20.0.28 or later) in online leagues. Changelist (20.1.31): - Updated MLB OD rosters (need to create new game for changes to take effect) - Fixed several issues with live ratings updates for players - Fixed issue with RP on league stats page when using qualifiers; added separate "all qualified/all qual. SP/all qual. RP" items - Fixed issue with players not appearing on-screen on a replay until the action starts - Fixed storyline reply still giving more options to select - Fixed a bug that did not release players for a fantasy draft when using the option on a real world league in the custom game wizard - Fixed double-elimination playoff display - Added option to create multiple coaches (in available coaches page while in commish mode) - Adjusted AI pitch counts for minor leaguers - Added option to hide fireworks animations in-game - Fixed some issues with the live start moving players to incorrect teams - Adjusted nagging injury mesage from trainer - Fixed issue when entering a game from the real-time sim - Fixed issue where the delay between plays was ignored - Several small internal optimizations - Several other small bug fixes The next couple of weeks we will continue to work on the core game and tweak / improve things. We will also add some nice new features. For Perfect Team, we will continue to work on the Tournaments, which we hope to launch at the end of April / early May. So, lots of good stuff happening over here Thanks for your support!! Markus & the entire OOTP Team

Hi everyone! The past 24 hours we have been working very hard to update the MLB rosters with the latest transactions, rating changes etc. So we figured in order to sweeten your weekend, we'd release the updated rosters today via a quick patch, version 20.0.29. The patch does NOT have any code changes compared the version 20.0.28, only database files are updated. In order for the changes to apply, you need to start a new game, existing games are not updated. Another thing to keep in mind, since in OOTP the AI sets up the rosters, it is impossible for us that OD rosters are 100% accurate! We try to get as close as possible by tweaking individual player ratings, but in some cases it's simply not possible not force the AI to act like the real life human manager. If you find big issues or errors, please post here: http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/showthread.php?t=299987 We will release another patch in the middle of next week which will have plenty of fixes and improvements, plus updated rosters. Have a nice weekend! Markus & the entire OOTP Team

Hi everyone! We have just launched the first real patch for OOTP 20, version 20.0.28! It contains many fixes and improvements :) Please do note that this version (20.0.28) is not compatible with the previous releases (20.0.26 or earlier) in online leagues, so when the commish updates, all other members must update, too. Changelist (20.0.28): - Fixed rare crash in CPBL compensation - Fixed players being backups twice at a position - Added exit velocity to game logs, spray chart - Added hint text to spray charts on click - Fixed description when releasing rule 5 picks - Fixed draft picks not being elligble to be dealt in some cases - Fixed multiple live start issues: no more zero stats, wrong boxscore parsing, incorrect team runs values - Fixed issues when alternating between watching multiple games/viewing spray charts - Fixed bug in large playoff brackets - Fixed bug that caused injuries to be enabled when checking historical transactions after league creation - Tweaked several financial numbers for teams in international leagues in the default game - Fixed light background for PbP in classic skin & classic 2D game view - Added a system out of memory protection mecanism to save game progress before any risk of memory usage game crash - Fixed leagues with foreigner restrictions by taking into account the secondary nations of players when making the foreigner checks - Fixed issues when alternating between watching multiple games/viewing spray charts - Added hint text to spray charts on click - Fixed relievers showing up in qualified SP on league stats page - Fixed bug in large playoff brackets - Adjusted trade logic for superstars, financial considerations - Fixed notifications appearing while playing out games - Fixed mismatch between scouting reports - Fixed pennant chase percents - Fixed AI pitch limits in KBO, NPB, and other foreign leagues - Fixed stars being truncated when exporting player list data to disk - Fixed unreadable defense selection menus in moder 3D skin - Fixed eSellerate version freezing when not connected to the internet - Error message if the preseason prediction report fails to run instead of just showing 1 game for each team - Updated historical minor league database to include 2018 and fixed various database errors - PT: Fixed login problems for users who own a huge number of cards - PT: Tweaked label for sold cards that got sold / bought via "Buy Now" - PT: Updated various cards & missing pictures, for example Bryce Harper - PT: Fixed crash for cards list when owning more than 8,192 cards. Now only the top 8,000 will be shown, depending on sort / filter. - Several other small bug fixes OK, the development team will now take a small break. We're all pretty exhausted, the past 6 months have been a wild rollercoaster ride and we have worked our butts off. But it was all worth it, OOTP 20 is our best release ever, by far! Thank you all for your support :flowers: Markus & the entire OOTP Team

Hi everyone! The OOTP 20 launch yesterday was super smooth and extremely successful, thank you all for your support! There was however a problem that caused a small number of Perfect Team users to experience deactivated player cards after each sim because the import failed with error code 121. Of course, this is reason enough to release a hotfix, so here it is, version 20.0.26. There are no other changes worth mentioning in this patch. The next patch will be released Tuesday or Wednesday and contain updated rosters and fix reported issues :) Have a great weekend! Markus