George Springer of Brantford (L), Pete Alonso of Vancouver (R) celebrate in their respective locker rooms as the Bisons and defending champion Cubs move into the 2026 Whitey Week Finals

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

• WFBL NFL Eliminator contest picks are due prior to the first NFL game on Sunday, or before kickoff of any earlier in week game

• The WFBL off-season Hot Stove period of unlimited Minors additions (prospects with no MLB IPs or PAs) as well as limited trading (up to two with any other team) will open on Monday, September 21 and will continue through the end of February 2027. 

• With the looming possibility of an MLB lockout, we will adjust as always based on the circumstances as they develop, if any adjustments are indeed necessary. 

• We will return to the 12-teams expanded playoffs alternate format again in 2027 (or the next full MLB campaign should there be a lockout affecting next season).

• Pitching roles are determined week-to-week based on announced and/or publicly available expected usage. 

• Any 'ES' (Emergency Sub) must have been on your overall roster at the start of the Scoring Period requested.

• Only one RP addition from outside your roster to your Majors roster per Scoring Period.

• Consult our League Rules for more detailed information on these and other topics. Contact the Commissioner if further clarification needed.

Lineups are due on Sunday nights for the following week, except during any "short weeks" in the schedule. Final changes can be made up until first MLB game for that week.