The Fuzzy Memorial League

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July 6, 2026

The FML

Welcome to the Fuzzy Memorial League, one of the oldest Rotisserie-style fantasy baseball leagues in United States. Formed in 1984 at the now-defunct Turbot Restaurant on North State Parkway in Chicago, the FML is in its 39th year, as of 2019.

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2026 FML Transactions

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Waiver List

The following players are on release waivers until Sunday, July 23 at 4:30 p.m., CDT:

Christian Vazquez ($7)

Nick Loftin ($7)

Jeff McNeil ($5)

Nate Eaton ($7)

Zach McKinstry ($5)

Shane Bieber ($9, LONG TERM)

Noah Cameron ($1, LONG TERM)

Aaron Civale ($7)

Colin Holderman ($7)

The following players were on release waivers until Sunday, July 5 at 4:30 p.m., CDT:

Ryan Vilade ($7, awarded to the Brew Jays #1 claim, Karp’s High Ratios #1 claim)

Coby Mayo ($1, LONG TERM)

Brice Matthews ($1)

Andrew Benintendi ($7, awarded to the Shoeless Sandmen #1 claim)

Joey Loperfido ($7)

Randal Grichuk ($7, awarded to Karp’s High Ratios #2 claim)

Jake Meyers ($1, LONG TERM)

Lucas Erceg ($3)

Spencer Arrighetti ($7)

Patrick Corbin ($7)

Bryan Abreu ($7)

Cole Winn ($7)

Daniel Espino ($1)

To be Activated

The following players must be activated or waived by Thursday, July 16:

Cooper Ingle, Addison Lights

Evan Carter, Blues City Bruisers

Marco Raya, Brew Jays

The following players must be activated or waived by Monday, July 20:

Ryan McMahon, Blues City Bruisers

Trent Grisham, Blues City Bruisers

Cristian Javier, L.L. Beans

Chris Martin, Nordica Knucklers

Jeremiah Jackson, Wa-Wa Two Sees

Josh H. Smith, Wa-Wa Two Sees

FML Accounts

The following teams owe money to the league, as of July 6:

Addison Lights, -$191, no payment needed with 2025 credit

Blues City Bruisers, $54

Brew Jays, $104 now due

L.L. Beans, -$190 with 2025 credit

Nordica Knucklers, $18

Patton's High Velocity, $84 now due

Shoeless Sandmen, -$18

Three Stooges, -$219, no payment needed with 2025 credit

Wa-Wa Two Sees, $54

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2026 FML Minor League/International Draft

The 2026 FML Minor League/International draft will get underway on Tuesday, Aug. 17, with prioritized draft lists due that day by 1 p.m., CDT. The signing deadline for July MLB draftees is expected to be Saturday, Aug. 1. Since the MLB trade deadline is Monday, Aug. 3, the delay until Aug. 17 will allow enough time for special auctions to occur before the FML draft starts. Click here for more FML draft information.

Rookie Eligibility

The following players lost their rookie eligibility in 2026:

Kevin McGonigle, Addison Lights (March 10)

Yohendrick Pinango, Addison Lights (June 11)

Samuel Basaalo, Blues City Bruisers (March 28)

Carson Williams, Blues City Bruisers (April 1)

Payton Tolle, Karp’s High Ratios (April 7)

Travis Bazzana, Karp’s High Ratios (May 12)

Noah Schultz, Karp’s High Ratios (May 28)

Colt Emerson, Karp’s High Ratios (July 1)

Dylan Beavers, L.L. Beans (March 27)

Ryan Johnson, L.L. Beans (March 31)

Kendry Rojas, L.L. Beans (June 17)

Henry Bolte, L.L. Beans (June 26)

Chase DeLauter, Nordica Knucklers (May 10)

Sam Aldegheri, Nordica Knucklers (June 15)

Carter Jensen, Patton’s High Velocity (April 12)

Connelly Early, Patton’s High Velocity (April 21)

Carter Baumler, Patton’s High Velocity (May 20)

Connor Prielipp, Patton’s High Velocity (June 6)

Brice Matthews, Shoeless Sandmen (April 12)

Ty Madden, Shoeless Sandmen (May 14)

Parker Messick, Three Stooges (March 31)

Trey Yesavge, Three Stooges (May 29)

Sam Antonacci, Three Stooges (May 31)

2026 FML Transaction Deadlines

All times Central Daylight. Please note that FML deadlines are determined by the first MLB game, not necessarily the first American League contest.

Day/Date	First MLB Game	FML Deadline
Thursday, July 16	N.Y. Mets at Philadelphia, 6:10 p.m. All-Star Break	5 p.m.
Monday, July 20	Minnesota at Cleveland, 5:40 p.m.	4:30 p.m.
Monday, July 27	Seattle at Texas. 1:35 p.m.	12:30 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 3	Washington at Philadelphia, 5:40 p.m. MLB Trade Deadline, 5 p.m.	4:30 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 10	Boston at Toronto, 6:07 p.m. FML Trade Deadline	5 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 17	Baltimore at Tampa Bay, 5:40 p.m.	4:30 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 24	Tampa Bay at Detroit. 5:40 p.m.	4:30 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 31	N.Y. Mets at Tampa Bay, 5:40 p.m. FML Roster Expansion	4:30 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 7	Minnesota at Detroit, 12:10 p.m.	11 a.m.
Monday, Sept. 14	Chicago at Cleveland, 5:40 p.m.	4:30 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 21	Toronto at Baltimore. 5:35 p.m.	4:30 p.m.

*Earlier deadline due to Commissioner’s vacation plans in NYC