Unfortunately I have left two competitive Keeper Leagues, and have seen another two collapse under the pressure of colliding personalities and bickering…in most cases was directly the result of “faulty” and “inflexible” rules.

The Magna Carta it’s not, but your Keeper League Constitution should serve as the basis for fair and balanced play, with the flexibility to be adjusted based on future events and unforeseen circumstances.  It should provide the basis for parity and serve as the ultimate arbitor of conflict.

Paul Kraemer, Jr. is the commissioner and author (though as the saying goes, success is the child of many fathers) of a Constitution that has stood the test of time, and in my opinion, should serve as a model for other Keeper Leagues across the Country.  As the calendar turns to July, I will post our Fantasy Football Keeper Rules and discuss them in further detail.  But for now it’s officially Fantasy Baseball season.

Highlights

Our Keeper Leagues vary in size from 14-20 teams in a league; the more teams, the more competitive the league will be, as roster depth plays a large role in Keeper League success.

We use a Head to Head/Points Per Action (PPA) point system, wherein teams are divided in divisions will play teams in their own division, as well as the rest of the league in weekly series’ throughout the season.  At the end of each week, if you have compiled more points than your opponent(s), you will receive one win.  Standings at the end of the season determine playoff qualification and seeding.

I have included a link to our constitution which serves as the basis for Imitation League Baseball (ILB) and several other successful Keeper Leagues.  Thanks to Paul for allowing me to post this publicly.  

Please feel free to use some or all of these rules to help build a competitive and long lasting Keeper League.

Fantasy Baseball Keeper League Rules

Good luck and enjoy your upcoming drafts.