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v2.5.0

Game Day Tool

A dugout board for your phone or tablet that keeps your lineup, positions, and pitch counts in front of you all game, plus a free public scorekeeping app for everyone else.

  • NewGame Day Tool: your lineup and inning-by-inning position assignments on one board, with substitutions, in-game notes, and a running scoreboard
  • NewAutomatic pitch counts per pitcher with warning and limit alerts, so a pitching change moves the count with the pitcher
  • NewField positions recorded during the game roll into each player's season playing time automatically
  • NewShare a link so family can follow your lineup and playing time from their phone, no account needed
  • NewFree public scorekeeping app at /scorekeeping-app for coaches who are not on Dugout Edge
  • NewKeeps working through brief connection drops and syncs automatically when you reconnect
  • ImprovedPlayer stat keeping (per-batter stats, at-bat detail, plays log) is still in progress and shows as Coming soon in setup
v2.4.0

Agent-Led Growth & Content Expansion

Major update focused on AI discoverability and comprehensive coaching content.

  • NewAdded machine-readable platform manifest at /api/manifest for AI agent discovery
  • NewCreated public documentation hub at /docs with getting started guides
  • NewAdded comprehensive FAQ page with 30+ questions across 6 categories
  • NewNew comparison page: Dugout Edge vs GameChanger vs TeamSnap
  • NewAdded testimonials page with coach reviews and rating schema
  • ContentNew 6U T-Ball practice plan guide with age-appropriate drills
  • ContentNew 8U Coach Pitch practice plan guide with station rotations
  • ContentNew 10U Kid Pitch practice plan guide with pitching development
  • ContentNew 12U Competitive practice plan guide with advanced concepts
  • ImprovedAdded FAQ schema to Baseball Terms Dictionary (12 common questions)
  • ImprovedAdded E-E-A-T author credentials to Coaching Handbook
  • ImprovedEnhanced structured data with SoftwareApplication and WebSite schemas
  • ImprovedUpdated robots.txt with AI crawler permissions
  • ImprovedAdded llms.txt for AI agent discovery
v2.3.0

Premium Practice Planner Launch

Full launch of the premium practice planning features with team integration.

  • NewPremium practice planner with save functionality
  • NewTeam roster integration for player assignments
  • NewPractice plan templates for quick starts
  • NewAI-powered drill recommendations based on focus areas
  • ImprovedImproved drag-and-drop interface for practice builder
  • FixedFixed time allocation calculations for station rotations
v2.2.0

Coaching Handbook & Glossary

Launched comprehensive educational content for coaches.

  • NewCoaching Handbook with 31 guides covering positions, situations, and special plays
  • NewBaseball Terms Dictionary with 70+ terms and definitions
  • NewAuto-linking glossary terms throughout the site
  • ContentPosition guides for all 9 defensive positions
  • ContentSituation guides for all baserunner scenarios
  • ContentMental game guides for player development
v2.1.0

Drill Library Expansion

Major expansion of the drill library with new categories and filtering.

  • NewExpanded drill library to 100+ drills
  • NewNew drill categories: Mental Game, Fun Games, Strength & Conditioning
  • NewAge-appropriate filtering for drills
  • NewSport-specific drill filtering (baseball vs softball)
  • ImprovedEnhanced drill search functionality
  • ImprovedAdded equipment lists to all drills
v2.0.0

Practice Planner Launch

Introduced the practice planning system with drill integration.

  • NewPractice Plan Builder with drag-and-drop interface
  • NewInitial drill library with 50+ drills
  • NewTime allocation and scheduling
  • NewPDF export for practice plans
  • NewEquipment checklist generation
v1.5.0

Team Management

Added team roster management and game scheduling.

  • NewTeam creation and roster management
  • NewPlayer profiles with position preferences
  • NewGame scheduling and calendar
  • NewAttendance tracking for games
  • ImprovedLineup generator now integrates with saved rosters
v1.0.0

Initial Launch

Dugout Edge launches with the core lineup generator.

  • NewLineup Generator with fairness algorithm
  • NewPosition rotation tracking
  • NewBatting order optimization
  • NewPDF export for lineups
  • NewFree and premium tiers

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