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How To Update Projections In Fantasy Baseball Draft Buddy

April 2, 2022 / April 2, 2022 by Mike | 2 Comments

It is the final weekend before MLB Opening Day on April 7th, and surely a big fantasy baseball draft weekend. Draft Buddy is updated for ATC, Steamer, and Zeile projections, plus ADP from each of NFBC and FantasyPros. I worked on the update late last night. My only caution – which should be pretty obvious […]

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Import Fantasy Baseball Projections To Draft Buddy With Projection Pal

March 29, 2022 / March 29, 2022 by Mike | Leave a Comment

Many long-time Draft Buddy users are familiar with Projection Pal. It is an optional add-on tool that helps import fantasy baseball projections into Draft Buddy. Pal is also available for the fantasy football version of Draft Buddy. Draft Buddy includes fantasy baseball projections from five sources – ATC, THE BAT, Steamer, Zeile (FantasyPros), and our […]

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How I Create Fantasy Baseball Projections For Draft Buddy

March 24, 2022 / March 24, 2022 by Chris | 1 Comment

This is my third year of doing fantasy baseball projections for Draft Buddy. They are available on the website, and included in the Draft Buddy Excel download. Each season is getting a little less time consuming. My Process The roots of my process are the same outlined in Mike Podhorzer’s Projecting X 2.0 and Tanner […]

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ATC, Steamer Projections Updated for Fantasy Baseball Draft Buddy

March 18, 2022 / March 24, 2022 by Mike | 9 Comments

There was no reason to update the projections in fantasy baseball Draft Buddy for about a month. The only baseball news described the labor strife between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association. Then suddenly, agreement! Baseball is back on, and MLB Opening Day is set for April 7th. Fantasy baseball players rejoice! In […]

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Download 2022 Fantasy Baseball Draft Buddy

February 20, 2022 / March 15, 2022 by Mike | 49 Comments

We’re back! Back and optimistic MLB and MLBPA will come to an agreement to, play ball! Don’t let the latest news that MLB cancels spring training games through March 4th discourage you too much. Surely, a new CBA is forthcoming to give us baseball, and in turn, an opportunity to play 2022 fantasy baseball. The […]

Alvin Kamara Unlikely To Be Suspended

Zach Wilson Will Undergo Knee Surgery Tuesday

Drake London Ruled Out With Knee Injury

Elijah Mitchell Dealing With A Hamstring Issue

J.K. Dobbins Must Clear Hurdles Before Being Cleared

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara is unlikely to face a suspension, according to Adam Schefter. It seems increasingly more likely that Kamara won't be suspended before the regular season begins. That being said, it could happen down the road or even during the 2023 campaign. The 27-year-old is facing felony battery charges resulting in substantial bodily harm. The hearing is supposed to happen on September 29th, but it has also been postponed three times already. Kamara should be a fine RB2 after getting a career-high in touches last season. Although, the threat of a suspension is always looming, which does somewhat hurt his value.

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Saints Alvin Kamara

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (knee) is set to have surgery on his partially torn meniscus Tuesday, per Jets head coach Robert Saleh. Wilson sustained the injury -- along with a bone bruise -- during the team's preseason opener against the Eagles. The expectation within New York is that the signal caller avoided a serious long-term injury. While Wilson has initially received a two-to-four week recovery diagnosis, it's always possible that could change coming out of surgery. For now, the Jets appear content to move forward with Joe Flacco as their starting quarterback, which would set up a Week 1 rematch with the organization that the veteran took to the Super Bowl a decade ago. Wilson was likely already facing a muddled path to fantasy consideration in most fantasy formats, but managers will want to check back post-surgery to get a clearer picture of his anticipated return.

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Jets Zach Wilson

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London exited Friday's preseason game with a knee injury and will not return, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Fans will now have to hold their breath for the remainder of the game before we find out whether his absence is merely a precaution or if he's dealing with a more serious injury. The No. 8 pick out of USC had an impressive 24-yard catch and run on the Falcons' first drive of the game versus Detroit. He should be viewed as a WR3 in all formats and has plenty of upside, especially in dynasty leagues.

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Falcons Drake London

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (hamstring) may miss the entire preseason. The 24-year-old is currently dealing with a hamstring issue, although he's forecasted to be ready for Week 1. He was the team's most productive back last season, finishing the year with 963 yards and five rushing touchdowns off 207 carries, so being without him wouldn't be ideal, especially with Trey Lance still developing. Nevertheless, if Mitchell can't suit up for the season opener, Kyle Shanahan may lean on Jeff Wilson Jr., Trey Sermon, and rookie Tyrion Davis-Price to collectively carry the load. The team's second-leading rusher during the 2021-22 campaign, Deebo Samuel, could also be utilized more than usual out of the backfield.

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49ers Tyrion Davis-Price Elijah Mitchell Trey Sermon Jeff Wilson

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) still isn't a lock for the regular season opener against the Jets. Head coach John Harbaugh recently shed some light on the topic during a SiriusXM interview, commenting the next two weeks will "tell the story" regarding Dobbins' Week 1 potential. The former Ohio State Buckeye will need to show progress surrounding his surgically repaired knee, specifically its range of motion, quickness, and how it extends during strides. With Dobbins and Gus Edwards (knee) uncertain to be active to start the year, Mike Davis, Tyler Badie, and Justice Hill could see more snaps versus New York and potentially beyond.

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Ravens J.K. Dobbins

Baseball News

Ke'Bryan Hayes Lands On Injured List With Back Spasms

Carlos Carrasco Expected To Miss 3-4 Weeks

Walker Buehler To Have Season-Ending Elbow Surgery

Phillies Place Corey Knebel On 15-Day Injured List

Nationals Are Calling Up Top Prospect C.J. Abrams

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) on the 10-day injured list. The 25-year-old has been dealing with back spasms and the injury has kept him sidelined since last Thursday. In a corresponding roster move, the team called up fellow third baseman Kevin Padlo. Apart from providing 13 stolen bases this year, Hayes hasn't delivered much value for fantasy managers. Across 103 games, he's slashed .251/.323/.358 with six home runs, 35 RBI and 44 runs.

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Pirates Ke'Bryan Hayes

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (oblique) underwent an MRI on Tuesday morning and the exam revealed a low-grade left oblique strain. The expectation for now is that he will be sidelined for three-to-four weeks. Carrasco was removed from his start on Monday due to the injury. His next scheduled start was for this coming Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies. It's likely we'll see either David Peterson or Trevor Williams fill in for him on Saturday and remain in the team's rotation while Carrasco is out. The 35-year-old has had a solid year for the Mets, pitching to a 3.92 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP across 23 starts.

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Mets Carlos Carrasco

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (elbow) will have season-ending elbow surgery on Aug. 23. The procedure will be performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache. Buehler recently resumed playing catch for the first time since suffering a Grade 2 flexor strain in his right elbow on June 10, but he apparently had a change of plans and will now undergo surgery. The Dodgers and fantasy managers were hoping to get the 28-year-old right-hander back later this year, but he can now be dropped in all single-year formats. In 12 starts this year, Buehler went 6-3 with a 4.02 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 58 strikeouts and 17 walks in 65 innings pitched. With Buehler out for the year and Clayton Kershaw (back) on the injured list, Dustin May's (elbow) impending season debut this weekend will be a big boost for LA's rotation.

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Dodgers Walker Buehler

The Philadelphia Phillies placed reliever Corey Knebel (lat) on the 15-day injured list on Monday due to a right lat strain. So far this season, Knebel has pitched to a 3.43 ERA and a 4.46 FIP in 44.2 innings in his first year with the Phillies, striking out 41 batters and allowing 28 walks in the process. He's also registered 12 saves and a pair of holds. Philadelphia also reinstated right-handed pitcher Sam Coonrod from the 60-day injured list and designated left-handed pitcher Andrew Vasquez for assignment.

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Phillies Corey Knebel closers

The Washington Nationals are expected to call up top prospect shortstop C.J. Abrams from Triple-A Rochester on Monday. He was dealt to the Nationals from the Padres as part of the blockbuster deal involving star outfielder Juan Soto. The 21-year-old slashed .232/.285/.320 with two homers, 16 runs, 11 RBI, and a stolen base with the San Diego in 21 games. Luis Garcia (groin) is expected to be placed on the injured list Monday. Abrams will fill in at second base while Garcia is sidelined. Fantasy managers should look to add Abrams in all league formats as the upside is there for the former first-round pick.

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Nationals C.J. Abrams prospects