Category: Shoestring Catches

1990s Diamond Gems: 97 Marlins at 91 Twins

Editor’s note: The 1990 Tournament games are being played with Strat-o-Matic cards and dice. The designated hitter will be used for any contests involving American League teams when games are played at home. Injuries will only be used during the game when they occur. For this tournament, the rules include a three-man pitching rotation using […]

1990s Diamond Gems: 90 Pirates at 98 Padres

Editor’s note: The 1990 Tournament games are being played with Strat-o-Matic cards and dice. The designated hitter will be used for any contests involving American League teams when games are played at home. Injuries will only be used during the game when they occur. For this tournament, the rules include a three-man pitching rotation using […]

1990s Diamond Gems: 93 Phillies at 96 Braves

Editor’s note: The 1990 Tournament games are being played with Strat-o-Matic cards and dice. The designated hitter will be used for any contests involving American League teams when games are played at home. Injuries will only be used during the game when they occur. For this tournament, the rules include a three-man pitching rotation using […]

1990s Diamond Gems: 97 Orioles at 92 Blue Jays

Editor’s note: The 1990 Tournament games are being played with Strat-o-Matic cards and dice. The designated hitter will be used for any contests involving American League teams when games are played at home. Injuries will only be used during the game when they occur. For this tournament, the rules include a three-man pitching rotation using […]

1990s Diamond Gems: 98 Yankees at 90 A’s

Editor’s note: The 1990 Tournament games are being played with Strat-o-Matic cards and dice. The designated hitter will be used for any contests involving American League teams when games are played at home. Injuries will only be used during the game when they occur. For this tournament, the rules include a three-man pitching rotation using […]

1990s Diamond Gems: 98 Astros at 90 Reds

Editor’s note: The 1990 Tournament games are being played with Strat-o-Matic cards and dice. The designated hitter will be used for any contests involving American League teams when games are played at home. Injuries will only be used during the game when they occur. For this tournament, the rules include a three-man pitching rotation using […]

1990s Diamond Gems Tournament Preview

Editor’s note: The 1990 Tournament games are being played with Strat-o-Matic cards and dice. The designated hitter will be used for any contests involving American League teams when games are played at home. Injuries will only be used during the game when they occur. For this tournament, the rules include a three-man pitching rotation using […]

Baseball History: Mel McGaha

One of the best things about Strat-o-Matic baseball is learning about the history of an era when playing the game. My recent 1964 tournament featured members of the Baseball Hall of Fame like Bob Gibson and Mickey Mantle with Hank Aaron‘s Milwaukee Braves winning the title. Even with all of the great players and some […]