Dec 1, 2025


>> SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR WINDOWS 11

To run SBS on Windows 11, you MUST install the Windows "LEGACY CONSOLE" add-on!

Instructions for adding the Legacy Console:
Start (lower-left corner of screen) > Settings > System > Optional Features > Add an optional feature

Then scroll down the list...and add the Legacy Console. Takes a few minutes.

Now right-click the SBS app icon, then click "Properties"
Under the [Options] tab you should now be able to check the box for the Legacy Console.
(This is greyed-out if the Legacy Console is not installed!)


>> ADJUSTING THE FONT AND CONSOLE SIZE ON YOUR SCREEN

Right-click the SBS app icon, then click "Properties"
You can tweak how much space the SBS console uses on your screen and what font to use.
Click on the [Font] tab. Recommended to choose a True-Type font like "Lucinda Console".
Now select the font size. Recommended about size 18. Experiment with what works best for you.




WHAT'S NEW in 4.9.4



Bug Fixed: Fixed program load hanging if there were blank lines in BASEBALL.CFG



"Generally" fixed default editor and wordpad paths. My Windows 10 does not work with the program default. 

You may need to specify WORDPAD=C:\Program Files\Windows NT\Accessories\wordpad.exe in BASEBALL.CFG



When WRIGLEY1.JPG is substituted as the default photo in BASEBALL.CFG, also substitude the correct view angles for WRIGLEY1.JPG 



Pitcher's 2b and 3b allowed (if non-zero) is no longer ignored in .DAT file.  



Slightly enhanced Announcer in BASEBALL.MSG



Announcer gives inning summary in Runs, Hits and Errors



Default DH rule changes to accomodate league changes in 2021



Expanded statistics filenames - unfortunately data file names are stuck in the 1980's at 8.3 until a major rewrite.



Automatic Runner on 2nd base in extra innings to accomodate league changes in 2021



Went through all the commonly used stadium .jpgs and made an new STADIUM.TXT to accomodate them



Bug: If viewing files with file viewer, .txt and .prn are doubled in some cases. Fixed.



Bug: Runaway relief pitcher "merry-go-round" in SBS manager relief pitcher selection. Fixed, I hope.



Adjustments made in R/L batting splits, intentional walks, pitch-around, etc.



Added linescore at end of ScoreCard output files



Option to add season Won-Loss record in the .DAT file which displays on screen.



Bug: Bug involving double-plays around 2nd started by the pitcher. Could cause program to hang. Hopefully fixed. (9-16-25)



Bug: If you specify a special output path in BASEBALL.CFG i.e. WRITE-PATH=C:\SBS\$Output, and the path
  does not exist, the program will "hang" when trying to write output.
  STATUS: NOT FIXED.
  To force SBS to terminate, right-click on the taskbar and select "Task Manager".
  In Task Manager, right-click on the SBS program and select "End Task".
  Now edit the BASEBALL.CFG file in your SBS folder and fix the "WRITE-PATH=" or create the missing folder.

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