The following updates are included in this release:
- Changes made to support the upcoming 2021 season library.
- Improvements to the CM logic used to pick relievers.
- Improvements to the CM logic used to determine when to pinch hit for a starter that is not tired.
- Improvements to the CM logic used to make defensive replacements.
- Improvements to the CM logic used to pick a pinch hitter.
- Improvements to the CM logic used to decide when to bring the infield in.
- Prior to this update, boxscores viewed at the end of the game (before exiting the game) did not include who won/lost/received a save. This has been corrected.
- Made a few Play by play corrections.
- When the "Runner On Second Rule" is enabled, the CM will now often bunt at the start of an extra inning game in which a "zombie" runner is on second.
- When the "Runner On Second Rule" is enabled and it is extra innings and no outs, the CM will now often play the defense in at the corners to protect against a bunt.
- The CM will now try and save their better relievers when winning or losing by a lot. This can be controlled by a new option called "Reserve Best-In-Pen Factor" located in the Advanced Pitcher Fatigue Options. The default is winning or losing by at least 6 runs.
- When pinch hitting or pinch running for the DH, the PH/PR is automatically set as the DH after the play.
- The CM now takes the "Three Batters Faced" rule into consideration when picking relief pitchers.
- Updated the help text for some options.
- The as-played and profile rotations available when starting a game, and when playing a game, now list "upcoming starters". This allows you to know who is expected to pitch in the upcoming days.
- Full team names (if provided) are now used in the standings.
- When picking the starting lineups, or making lineup changes during a game, the list of upcoming pitchers are now displayed.
- When picking the starting lineups, or making lineup changes during a game, the player up next is now highlighted in yellow in the dialog box.