⚾ What is an MLB 13-Run Pool?
Up to 30 members can join a pool
Each member is assigned a professional team
Each time the team plays, their runs are tracked
The goal is to be the first to have your team score every number from 0 to 13 runs
The leaderboard updates automatically after each game, so you never need to manually calculate standings
⚾ What does the leaderboard look like?
The leaderboard shows a grid with green cells for numbers that have been “closed out”
The number inside each cell shows how many times the team scored that specific run total
When a team closes all 14 numbers, the leaderboard will note the date of completion
You can continue playing to see who else finishes or restart the pool at any time (note: restarts require a new pool fee)
⚾ Is it difficult to assign teams to members?
No! You can:
✅ Automatically assign teams randomly
✅ Manually assign teams through the Commissioner Console → Assign MLB Teams
⚾ Why can I not add more than 30 members?
There are only 30 MLB teams, so you cannot have more members than teams.
⚾ How can I restart my pool mid-season?
Go to Reports → Leaderboard → Restart Pool
You can keep the same team assignments or change them before restarting
Note: Restarting the pool requires paying the pool fee again
⚾ What if I only have 10 people, and want each to have 3 teams?
Members will need to create 3 entries each in their Your Entries page
Or you, as commissioner, can create additional entries for them via Member Pick Maintenance
Team assignments can be managed in MLB Team Assignments
⚾ How do I exclude specific teams (like Oakland or CHW)?
Play with fewer than 30 members
Assign random teams, then manually adjust any undesirable teams using the down arrow to reassign
⚾ I want to add people as guests who don’t have RYP accounts. How?
Go to Your Picks → Create an Entry
Click the three dots and rename the entry with the guest’s name
Share the public leaderboard link so they can follow along
⚾ Why does it say I have to pay again to restart the pool?
Each restart requires paying the pool fee again.
⚾ What happens if I do not pay for the pool?
If payment is not made by the deadline, your pool and reports will be locked to you and your members.
⚾ How can I change my entry name?
Go to Your Picks within the pool
Click the rename link next to the entry you wish to edit
⚾ When does my pool start tracking runs?
Check your pool’s start date under Pool Info → Pool Settings
If scores are missing, resubmit your team assignments by going to Commissioner Console → MLB Team Assignments → Save Assignments
⚾ When are standings updated?
Standings typically update within minutes of each game ending. However, exact timing cannot be guaranteed due to internet and data delays.
If you have additional questions, check out the RYP Knowledge Base or reach out to support@runyourpool.com — we’re here to help!