Baseball Mogul Patch Update - Sports Mogul, Inc.

The current official version of Baseball Mogul 2022 is Version 25.09

To see what version you are running: choose 'About Baseball Mogul' from the Help Menu.

To upgrade from any version of Baseball Mogul 2022, download "bb-2022-v2509-patch.exe" below and double-click to run the patch installation program. You only need to install the most recent patch.

bb-2022-v2509-patch.exe
File Size:	75154 kb
File Type:	exe

Changes from Version 25.08 to 25.09

Improved artificial intelligence for pinch-hitting.
Increases the number of high-quality players that become free agents in the off-season.

bb-2022-v2508-patch.exe
File Size:	72602 kb
File Type:	exe

Changes from Version 25.07 to 25.08

Removes excess DHs from Amateur Draft.
Improved calculation of "Sacrifice Fly" rating.

bb-2022-v2507-patch.exe
File Size:	72463 kb
File Type:	exe

Changes from Version 25.04 to 25.07

New 12-team playoff format (6 teams per league).
Added 38 players for 2022 season (and tweaked player ratings).

bb-2022-v2504-patch.exe
File Size:	29293 kb
File Type:	exe

Changes from Version 25.03 to 25.04

Improved code for finding saved games from previous versions.

bb-2022-v2503-patch.exe
File Size:	29294 kb
File Type:	exe

Changes from Version 25.02 to 25.03

Opening Day Roster Update (82 players added).
Improvements and Bug Fixes for Two-Way Players.

bb-2022-v2502-patch.exe
File Size:	29166 kb
File Type:	exe

Changes from Version 25.01 to 25.02

Improved pitch arsenal data for 2002-2022.
Bug fix: Catcher Arm ratings were too low.

bb-2022-v2501-patch.exe
File Size:	28017 kb
File Type:	exe

Changes from Version 25.00 to 25.01

Bug fix: Freeze at the start of the off-season.
Bug fix: Injuries shown in transactions for non-injured players.

The next patch will include updates to 2022 rosters and player ratings. Please send your comments on these items to cjd@sportsmogul.com. Thanks!

The current official version of Baseball Mogul 2021 is Version 24.13

To see what version you are running: choose 'About Baseball Mogul' from the Help Menu.

To upgrade from any version of Baseball Mogul 2021, download "bb-2021-v2413-patch.exe" below and double-click to run the patch installation program. You only need to install the most recent patch.

bb-2021-v2413-patch.exe
File Size:	46756 kb
File Type:	exe

Changes from Version 24.12 to 24.13

Fixed the Tom Glavine bug.

bb-2021-v2412-patch.exe
File Size:	42803 kb
File Type:	exe

Changes from Version 24.10 to 24.12

Changing Pitcher Usage now also changes pitch count limit.
Bug fix: pitchF/X data overwriting pitch repertoires in off-season.

bb-2021-v2410-patch.exe
File Size:	42796 kb
File Type:	exe

Changes from Version 24.08 to 24.10

Fantasy Draft: Bug fixes and AI tweaks.
Added Hyeon-jong Yang to the 2021 Texas Rangers.
Eliminated duplicated minor league stats in Scouting Report.

bb-2021-v2408-patch.exe
File Size:	36356 kb
File Type:	exe

Changes from Version 24.06 to 24.08

Improved historical data for outfield defense.
Reduced injury frequency in Replay Mode.

bb-2021-v2406-patch.exe
File Size:	36026 kb
File Type:	exe

Changes from Version 24.04 to 24.06

Added 2020 rosters to League Builder.
Reduced default rate of pitcher injuries.
Fixed Replay Mode bug that caused pitchers to move to 1B.
Fixed All-Time Leaders in Historical Encyclopedia.
Updated pitch ratings/repertroire through 2020.
Fixed bad draft data (teams each player was drafted by).

bb-2021-v2404-patch.exe
File Size:	34696 kb
File Type:	exe

Changes from Version 24.00 to 24.04

Fixes stolen base chance "hint" in Play-By-Play mode.
Fixes some dead links in HTML box scores.
Fixes crash bug on Leaders Page (for some saved game files)
Turns on Replay Mode for the League Builder.
Adds more than 480 minor league players to 2021 rosters.
- And more accurate Peak ratings for top prospects.
Fixes broken button in Free Agents Dialog.
Fixes ball/fielder locations for several stadiums.
Fixes files missing from Version 24.03 patch.

The current official version of Baseball Mogul 2020 is Version 23.18

To upgrade from any version of Baseball Mogul 2020, download "bb-2020-v2318-patch.exe" below and double-click to run the patch installation program. You only need to install the most recent patch.

bb-2020-v2318-patch.exe
File Size:	65772 kb
File Type:	exe

If you need to install the patch manually, use the ZIP file to the right and follow the instructions here.

bb-2020-v2318-patch.zip
File Size:	64471 kb
File Type:	zip

Changes from Version 23.17 to 23.18:

Added All-Star Game to the 162-game schedule for the 2020 season.
Optimized Play-By-Play animations to reduce "hiccup" effect.
Added "Reset Playoffs" button to Advanced Tools.

Changes from Version 23.15 to 23.17:

Added "Clear Last Transaction" button to Player Editor.
Fixed a bug when resuming games saved during Play-By-Play.
Added "Reset Playoffs" button to Advanced Tools.

bb-2020-v2317-patch.zip
File Size:	64471 kb
File Type:	zip

bb-2020-v2316-patch.zip
File Size:	64465 kb
File Type:	zip

Changes from Version 23.08 to 23.15:

"Start Extra Innings With Runner on 2B" added to League Rules.
Added real 2020 MLB schedule.
Added new 16-team playoff format (and tie-breaker rules).
Division Record & Head-To-Head Record added to Standings Page .

bb-2020-v2315-patch.exe
File Size:	65737 kb
File Type:	exe

bb-2020-v2315-patch.zip
File Size:	64464 kb
File Type:	zip

Changes from Version 23.07 to 23.08:

60-Game Schedule added for shortened 2020 season.
To start a new game using this schedule:
1. Start a New Game.
2. Click the "Custom" button.
3. Click "Load Database".
4. Choose "Database File" and click "PLAY".
5. Select "60-Game Season (2020)" and click "Open".

bb-2020-v2308-patch.exe
File Size:	52079 kb
File Type:	exe

bb-2020-v2308-patch.zip
File Size:	64444 kb
File Type:	zip

Changes from Version 23.06 to 23.07:

Improved artificial intelligence for relief pitcher usage.
Added "Thanos" button to Advanced Tools.
Added "Left On Base" to Box Scores.
Improved Contract Negotiation Dialog for screen readers.

bb-2020-v2307-patch.exe
File Size:	37952 kb
File Type:	exe

Changes from Version 23.04 to 23.06:

Fixes missing players in "All-Time All-Stars" and "League Builder".
No longer displays real player photos for fictional players.
Fixes KBO/NPB players that were deleted from Version 23.04.

bb-2020-v2306-patch.exe
File Size:	37950 kb
File Type:	exe

Changes from Version 23.03 to 23.04:

Fixed loading of Pitch Ratings when starting a new game.
- For existing games with missing/inaccurate pitch ratings, go to Advanced Tools and click "Import Pitch Ratings".

bb-2020-v2304-patch.exe
File Size:	37661 kb
File Type:	exe

bb-2020-v2304-patch.zip
File Size:	36387 kb
File Type:	zip

Changes from Version 23.02 to 23.03:

Tweaks to 2020 rosters and player ratings.
New option to disable automatic photo downloads.

bb-2020-v2303-patch.exe
File Size:	36683 kb
File Type:	exe

Changes from Version 23.01 to 23.02:

Player Hall Of Fame fixed.
- If you have an existing game with an empty Hall Of Fame, you can fix this by going to Advanced Options and clicking "Load Hall Of Fame Data" at the bottom of the screen.
Fixed an error calculating year-to-date SLG and OBP in Game Logs.

bb-2020-v2302-patch.zip
File Size:	33960 kb
File Type:	zip

bb-2020-v2302-patch.exe
File Size:	35438 kb
File Type:	exe

Changes from Version 23.00 to 23.01 include:

2020 MLB season schedule fixed.
Missing "rookies" signed from Japan and Korea.
More accurate opening day payrolls.

bb-2020-v2301-patch.exe
File Size:	35446 kb
File Type:	exe

The current version of Baseball Mogul 2019 is Version 22.15

To upgrade from any version of Baseball Mogul 2019, download "bb-2019-v2215-patch.exe" below and double-click to run the patch installation program. You only need to install the most recent patch.

bb-2019-v2215-patch.exe
File Size:	94897 kb
File Type:	exe

If you need to install the patch manually, use the ZIP file to the right and follow the instructions here.

bb-2019-v2215-patch.zip
File Size:	93964 kb
File Type:	zip

Changes from Version 22.14 to 22.15 include:

Improvements to size and searchability of Transactions.
Fixed high draft-day salaries (e.g. in 1901 season).

Changes from Version 22.12 to 22.14 include:

Fixed formula for OBP (On-Base Percentage).
Fixed Sacrifice Flies in historical database.
Teams in debt can release players at the end of their contract.
Improved Game Logs.

Changes from Version 22.11 to 22.12:

Fixed some errors in lefty-righty data (Bill Swift, Jeff Robinson).
Eliminated "steam_api.dll" error message.

Changes from Version 22.10 to 22.11:

Fixed career totals for retired players.
Fixed some missing split stats (lefty/righty) from 1950-2000.
Improved AI for determining trading block status.
Small fixes and improvements to the Depth Chart page.
Fixed a possible hang linked to the "Get Counter Offer" button.
Added Herb Washington (pinch runner for 1973-1974 A's).

Previous Patches:

bb-2019-v2214-patch.exe
File Size:	94889 kb
File Type:	exe

bb-2019-v2212-patch.exe
File Size:	27019 kb
File Type:	exe

bb-2019-v2212-patch.zip
File Size:	25255 kb
File Type:	zip

Changes from Version 22.09 to 22.10:

Fixed historical All-Star Game appearances in Scouting Report.
Fixes bug loading some DHs (e.g. Al Kaline was missing from 1974 Detroit Tigers).

Changes from Version 22.08 to 22.09:

Fixed bug on Transactions Page (e.g. "AL Batting Title" displayed as "NL Batting Title"). See photo to right.
Updated box score format (HTML and ".txt").

Changes from Version 22.06 to 22.08:

Fixed player links in HTML Box Scores and Game Recaps.
Improvements to Pitch-By-Pitch AI.
More accurate stolen base rates.
Updated pitch ratings for 2019 rookies.

bb-2019-v2209-patch.exe
File Size:	26086 kb
File Type:	exe

Changes from Version 22.04 to 22.06:

Fixes 1-year contracts in 2019 database (these were over-riding correct contract lengths).
Fixed 67 players being placed on incorrect teams (in new games between 1990 and 2013).
Added historical salaries where available (loaded from "salaries.csv" in the "database" folder).
Improved batter and pitcher AI in pitch-by-pitch mode.
Improved All-Time Leaders (fixed some data errors and made names clickable).

Changes from Version 22.02 to 22.04:

Roster and rating updates (incl. major adjustments to top prospects).
Added "Clear Team Histories" button to Advanced Options.
Added 2019 Hall of Fame voting and inductees.

bb-2019-v2204-patch.zip
File Size:	18383 kb
File Type:	zip

Changes from Version 22.00 to 22.02:

Roster updates (modern and historical).
Fixed "All-Time All-Stars" option.
Better support for 3rd-party player photos.

bb-2019-v2202-patch.zip
File Size:	18017 kb
File Type:	zip

The current version of Baseball Mogul 2018 is Version 21.12

baseballmogul2018-patch.exe
File Size:	146671 kb
File Type:	exe

If you need to install the patch manually, use the ZIP file to the right and follow the instructions here.

bb-2018-v2112-patch.zip
File Size:	165952 kb
File Type:	zip

Changes from Version 21.11 to Version 21.12:

More realistic player development and aging.
Smarter lineup construction.
Several bug fixes, including:
- Dumb general managers
- Hang during off-season
- Incorrectly displayed contract status
- Trade offers from your own team
- Inaccurate box score data (W/L)

Changes from Version 21.10 to Version 21.11:

Optimized some AI routines
Improvements to Sortable Stats Dialog
- Fixed award counts (MVPs, etc.)
- Enabled "Projected" for retired players

Changes from Version 21.07 to Version 21.10:

Fixed slowdown reported on forums.
Removed duplicate players.
Tweaked 2018 statistical projections.

Changes from Version 21.05 to Version 21.07:

Fixed errors caused by downloaded team logos.
Eliminated all memory leaks.

Fixed "Inflation Ratio" in historical seasons.
Fixed "MogFame.dat" error messages.
Improved default uniform colors.
- Fixed bug loading "NewGameColors.csv"

Changes from Version 21.04 to Version 21.05:

Fixes crash bug.
Fixes player height data in 2018 database.

Changes from Version 21.03 to Version 21.04:

Fixed free agents seeking salary below league minimum.
Interface tweaks so player photos aren't stretched on widescreen displays.
Enables Download Team Logos and Download Player Photos in Advanced Tools (Tools Menu).
Added Retrosheet data (improves historical simulation and Win Percentage calculation).

Changes from Version 21.00 to Version 21.03:

Fixed bad roster file and 112 bad player IDs.
Updated minor league team names.
Added icons to desktop and start menu.

Fixed crash in Play-By-Play Mode.

Previous Patches (Baseball Mogul 2018)

Version 21.11 Patch
File Size:	165979 kb
File Type:	exe

Version 21.10 Patch
File Size:	146328 kb
File Type:	exe

Version 21.07 Patch
File Size:	146304 kb
File Type:	exe

Version 21.05 Patch
File Size:	143910 kb
File Type:	exe

Version 21.04 Patch
File Size:	140552 kb
File Type:	exe

Version 21.03 Patch
File Size:	31720 kb
File Type:	exe

The current patch for Baseball Mogul 2017 is Version 20.24
(The February 27th Newsletter said "Version 20.25" -- sorry for the mistake)

baseballmogul2017-v2024-patch.exe
File Size:	68991 kb
File Type:	exe

If you need to install the patch manually, use the ZIP file to the right and follow the instructions here.

bb-2017-v2024.zip
File Size:	71349 kb
File Type:	zip

Changes from Version 20.23 to Version 20.24:

Fixed crash in Standings Page when editing a league made in League Builder.
Removed error message about "Fielding-Catchers.csv".

Changes from Version 20.22 to Version 20.23:

Transactions: Fixed incorrect league for Awards
(This should also fix games saved in previous versions)
Improved game-day lineup AI to better adapt to injuries and days off.
Box scores: fixed bug showing 2 players starting at the same defensive position.
Fixed teams being re-sorted by the computer manager while in Commissioner Mode.

Changes from Version 20.21 to Version 20.22:

Fixed a bug in trade AI (many prospects were being undervalued).
MLB schedule added for 2018 season.

Changes from Version 20.20 to Version 20.21:

Tweaked player aging algorithm.
Fixed 2 errors in "Parks.csv" file ('New York' replaced with correct borough).

Changes from Version 20.19 to Version 20.20:

Fixed off-season slowdown with multiple human-controlled teams (e.g. online leagues).
Adjusted wild pitch and passed ball frequency (bug report).

Changes from Version 20.18 to Version 20.19:

Fixed a crash in 'Outut Encyclopedia' function.

Changes from Version 20.17 to Version 20.18:

Fixed crash viewing 'Vitals' tab of recently drafted player.
Minor improvement to artificial intelligence for intentional walks (IBB).

Changes from Version 20.16 to Version 20.17:

Fixed bad player links in HTML Box Scores and Recaps.
Improved position abbreviations shown in Lineup, Defense and Bullpen dialogs.
- 'DH' and 'PH' added for players that primarily fill these roles.
- Improved code for differentiating 'SP' (starting pitcher) and 'RP' (relief pitcher).

Changes from Version 20.13 to Version 20.16:

Rewrite of Trade AI.
Improved Trade Dialog.
- Added 'hint' information from opposing General Manager.
- Added 2 data columns (Pos & Age) for players included in current offer.
- Improved "Create Counter Offer" functionality.
- Added "Clear Offered Players" button (just clears one side of trade).
- Added "Clear" buttons for cash levels on each side of trade.
- Added "Trade AI Settings" button.
  - (Commissioner Mode only, and must first be enabled in League Settings.)
Improved trade offers by computer teams to human-controlled.
Improved Hall-Of-Fame voting.

Changes from Version 20.12 to Version 20.13:

Bug fix: corruption of transaction info (trades) caused when expansion teams are added.
Tweaked algorithm for Endurance changes among relievers.
- (Short appearances, such as for LOOGYs, were reducing Endurance too much).
Bug fix: After September 1st roster expansion, 22nd batter was unavailable off the bench.
Bug fix: Spring training stats weren't being recorded for pitchers.
Improved written scouting reports (fixing negative sentences about star players).
"Dialog Box Size" setting added to Options (on Tools Menu).

Changes from Version 20.09 to Version 20.12:

Reduced in-season retirements.
Bug fix: Utility infielders ("IF") were being shown as "IF/1B".
Bug fix: "Signed as free agent at $0 for 0 years." (Transactions).
Fixed minor league players with low defensive ratings.
Fixed inflated minor league batting stats.
Fixed missing birthdays in 2017 database (222 players).

Previous Patches (Baseball Mogul 2017)

baseballmogul2017-v2023-patch.exe
File Size:	68820 kb
File Type:	exe

baseballmogul2017-v2022-patch.exe
File Size:	49253 kb
File Type:	exe

baseballmogul2017-v2021-patch.exe
File Size:	49243 kb
File Type:	exe

baseballmogul2017-v2020-patch.exe
File Size:	49090 kb
File Type:	exe

Baseball 2017 Patch: Version 20.19
File Size:	49090 kb
File Type:	exe

Baseball 2017 Patch: Version 20.18
File Size:	49090 kb
File Type:	exe

Baseball 2017 Patch: Version 20.16
File Size:	49088 kb
File Type:	exe

Baseball 2017 Patch: Version 20.12
File Size:	48708 kb
File Type:	exe

Baseball 2017 Patch: Version 20.11
File Size:	34526 kb
File Type:	exe

Baseball 2017 Patch: Version 20.10
File Size:	34478 kb
File Type:	exe

Baseball 2017 Patch: Version 20.09
File Size:	34478 kb
File Type:	exe

Baseball 2017 Patch: Version 20.08
File Size:	34476 kb
File Type:	exe

Baseball 2017 Patch: Version 20.07
File Size:	34506 kb
File Type:	exe

Baseball 2017 Patch: Version 20.06
File Size:	34469 kb
File Type:	exe

Previous Patches (Baseball Mogul 2016)

Baseball 2016 Patch: Version 19.26
File Size:	22800 kb
File Type:	exe

Baseball 2016 Patch: Version 19.24
File Size:	22796 kb
File Type:	exe

Previous Patches (Baseball Mogul Diamond)

Baseball Mogul Diamond Patch (v18.11)
File Size:	25232 kb
File Type:	exe

Baseball Mogul Diamond Patch (v18.07)
File Size:	24614 kb
File Type:	exe