CPU Reliever Leash Way too long?

[moemoe24]

Quote: Originally Posted by countryboy

Out of curiosity, those who are experiencing this issue, what game mode are you playing? I am playing franchise (carryover) and I feel like the AI bullpen management is the best its been in the series. I'm seeing the AI do a better job of setting up lefty vs lefty matchups.

I’m playing franchise mode.

[milldaddy35]

Agree that the leash is way too long.

I was down 5-2 heading into the T8 and CPU brings in Michael Givens, which is fine. However, I hit him around and take a 7-2 lead after having no offense at all. CPU doesn't take him out until the next inning when they have Ken Giles (who is rated good in game) come in, down two. Something isn't right. No manager is leaving a pitcher in who gives up 5 hits and 2 walks.

[doubledeuceR6]

In my last 2 franchise games the Tigers brought in their long reliever after I chased the starter in the 4th, he went 5 innings in the second game and actually shut me down. So they brought him in late in the next game but his energy level was yellow and I got to him for a few runs.

[DarthRambo]

If the game is tied, or the cpu is leading and their SP able to get through at least 5ip they do a great job with managing their bullpen.

If the game is tied, or they are losing...even by just 2 or 3 runs. And their SP was yanked before 5ip...well their logic goes to crap. It's for one dumb because 100% of the time if their SP is pulled before 5ip and they are losing they bring in the LRP. And this is no matter what the lead is. Could be 1, 2, 3, or 7 and the LRP comes in on that situation.

Then once he's brought in the whole thing from there is crap.

First, they will leave the LRP in there until he completely has depleted energy and no matter if he's getting rocked for 5h and another 4er. Cpu logic when behind in games, sometimes even tie games is flawed and very bad.

So really, if the SP for the cpu can manage 5ip, preferably at least 6ip then their logic is better. Especially with a lead I never really see any problems.

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[dowie]

This requires some user input, but after a few games it becomes muscle memory.

Set CPU hook slider to 3 for innings 1 thru 3
Move hook to 5 for innings 4 and 5
Move hook to 7 for 6th inning on
The minute a SP is pulled move hook to 9 for the remainder of the game

This has been working for me.

[countryboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by moemoe24

I’m playing franchise mode.

Ok.

Just curious as to what modes everyone was seeing it in.

[Robo COP]

Quote: Originally Posted by nomo17k

Overall I'm disappointed by the cookie-cutter way CPU manages bullpen (yet again). AI manager really hasn't improved much after all these years. The lack of improvement for so long makes me wonder whoever is coming up with the algorithm really watches any baseball games lately.

They most certainly haven't touched the algorithm in many years. They would have lauded it as a new franchise feature otherwise.

[bobloblah1980]

Quote: Originally Posted by countryboy

Ok. Just curious as to what modes everyone was seeing it in.

I really noticed it jumping in and out of quick game