I have 2 RT teams that have finished 1st or 2nd every single year that I've had them. I tried to have Detroit as my home field but only got it in one league. I picked the next best pitchers park in the other league for obvious reasons. KEEP THE BALL ON THE GROUND AND IN THE PARK. My teams have ground ball starting pitchers BIG TIME. Both teams have 8-9 defensive rated 2nd, SS,and 3rd. 1st Basemen are at least 6-7's overall defense. You are not alone. DOUBLE PLAYS, ground ball pitchers, and excellent infield defense wins playoff spots nearly everytime. Of course balance your offense as well.

Hey, the record speaks for itself. You successful oldtimers know more than anyone else how true the above is.