General Overview
What is the MLB 13-Run Contest? The 13-Run Contest is an entertainment-only contest where each member is assigned a Major League Baseball team. The goal is to be the first member whose team scores every number of runs from 0 to 13 across their games throughout the season.
What are the basic rules?
A maximum of 30 members can join a single contest.
Each member is assigned one MLB team.
Every time your team plays, the number of runs they score is tracked.
The winner is the first member whose team has scored every run total from 0 through 13.
Leaderboard
Where can I see the current standings? Visit the Leaderboard tab to see updated results for the contest. Once members have been assigned their MLB teams, their progress will appear here.
Can non-members view the leaderboard? Yes! The contest commissioner can share a public link to the leaderboard, allowing anyone to view results -- even without an account.
Why don't I see any members on the leaderboard yet? Members will only appear on the leaderboard after the commissioner has assigned them an MLB team. If no teams have been assigned yet, the leaderboard will remain empty.
My Entries
Where can I view my entry and assigned team? Go to the My Entries tab. You'll see your entry name and your assigned MLB team listed there.
What does it mean if it says "Your contest commissioner has not assigned you a team yet"? It means the commissioner hasn't yet assigned an MLB team to your entry. Check back later or reach out to your commissioner directly.
Can I have more than one entry in a contest? Yes. A member can create additional entries within their Entries tab. Look for the "Create another entry" link. You can also rename any entry using the "rename" link next to it.
Commissioner Console
What tools are available to the commissioner? The Commissioner Console is your hub for managing the contest. It includes:
Contest Settings - Configure your contest's settings.
Pay Contest Fee - Submit payment for your contest.
Contest Members - View a full member listing and participation status.
MLB Team Assignments - Assign MLB teams to your members (randomly or commissioner can assign teams)
Email Members - Generate a list of member email addresses for communications.
Invite Instructions - Invite new members or returning members from a previous year.
Enter/Modify Picks - Manually enter or update picks on behalf of members.
Pick Log - View a complete history of a member's pick submissions.
MLB Team Assignments
How do I assign teams to my members? Go to Commissioner Console > MLB Team Assignments. You can assign teams manually, or click "Assign Random Teams" to have the system distribute teams automatically.
What does "Assign Random Teams" do? It randomly assigns a team to any entry that doesn't already have one. It will not overwrite existing assignments.
Important: Always click "Save" after using the Assign Random Teams button to ensure assignments are recorded.
Scoring & Date Settings
What is the Scoring Format? The Scoring Format determines the highest run total your contest tracks. The default is 13, meaning members must have their team score every number from 0 to 13 runs.
What does "Use Opponents Scores" mean? When this option is enabled, the contest tracks the runs scored by your assigned team's opponent. Check with your commissioner to confirm how this setting is configured for your specific contest.
Message Board
What is the Message Board used for? The Message Board is a place for contest members to communicate, share updates, and stay engaged throughout the contest.
Details
Where can I find the full rules and contest information? The Details tab contains all the specific information about your contest settings and rules as configured by your commissioner.
This is an entertainment-only contest. Please refer to your commissioner with any questions specific to your contest.