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Fantasy Baseball Draft Buddy Now Available for 2018

January 31, 2018 By Draft Buddy 1 Comment

Wow, has it really been a whole year since my last fantasy baseball post, “Fantasy Baseball Draft Buddy 2017 Released”? Looks like it, and I am going to try to take some steps to improve in that respect, but first and foremost, Fantasy Baseball Draft Buddy is in fact ready for 2018.

As in prior years, Draft Buddy is FREE for you to download, use and update all the way through the start of the MLB season. New members need only register an account, check you want Draft Buddy and proceed to download. Existing members who had access to the 2017 version, that access should expire automatically, but you can renew by going to your member page, clicking Add/Renew Subscription, renewing (again – for free), and you are all set.

Draft Buddy once again includes fantasy baseball projections from Steamer (via Fangraphs) and Zeile (FantasyPros), plus ADP from National Fantasy Baseball Championship. Depth charts are updated by one of our own, member krby13. We should be able to add ZiPS projections plus ADP from FantasyPros once those are available. Thanks to all of these people and organizations for their contributions to Draft Buddy.

Last Player Picked is also updated for Steamer and Zeile projections as of today. There is a tentative update schedule on the Draft Buddy download page, I am still tinkering with our online cheatsheets to improve those, and go take the mock draft simulator for a spin. And away we go! Bring on fantasy baseball season!

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Mar 2 · RotoBaller Diamondbacks Kole Calhoun

Rockies Don't Have The Budget To Extend Trevor Story Show More

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story, who can become a free agent after the 2021 season, is unlikely to re-re-sign with the team, per Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Heyman stated earlier that the Rockies are "said not to have the budget for any big signing at the moment, so barring some big change there won't be an extension coming anytime soon for superstar SS Trevor Story." The writing has been on the wall for some time, as the Rockies haven't even opened discussions about an extension with the All-Star shortstop. Colorado already traded third baseman Nolan Arenado to the Cardinals during the offseason and look to be heading into full-on rebuild mode. This recent bit of news increases the probability of a midseason trade, which could hamper Story's fantasy value. He should still play the first half of the year at Coors Field, though, so this recent bit of news shouldn't prevent you from taking him at his second-round ADP.

Mar 2 · RotoBaller Rockies Trevor Story

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Mar 1 · RotoBaller Red Sox Matt Barnes Adam Ottavino

MacKenzie Gore Cleaning Up Mechanical Issues Show More

San Diego Padres pitching prospect MacKenzie Gore fanned three in a simulated game over the weekend, taking a positive step towards his impending big league debut. His first spring training start comes Thursday against the Texas Rangers. Despite myriad injuries to the rotation in 2020, the Friars top prospect arm did not receive a call-up. At the alternate site, the 22-year-old struggled with command and mechanical issues but shined on Saturday, flashing a high-90s heater with just one free pass across seven batters. With four rotation spots locked up and a versatile pitching corps, Gore is a longshot to muscle his way onto the roster. Whether he breaks camp with the Padres, baseball's No. 6 prospect retains tantalizing upside as a frontline start with four legitimate pitches. Fantasy-wise, Gore is a prized dynasty piece but is just a stash for rosters with deep benches in redraft formats.

Mar 1 · RotoBaller Padres MacKenzie Gore

Noah Syndergaard Remains On Track Show More

New York Mets pitching coach Jeremy Hefner stated on Sunday that starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (elbow) remains on track for a June return. Syndergaard missed the entire 2020 season due to Tommy John surgery, following a poor 2019 campaign in which he led the league in earned runs with 94 and posted a career-worst 4.28 ERA. Given consistent positive reports in the early spring regarding his health status and return calendar, Syndergaard remains a low-risk, high reward option at his current 328 ADP. Wise managers who roster Syndergaard on their bench or injured list for first the two-plus months of the season could be greatly rewarded with solid ratios and strikeouts in the second half of the season.

Feb 28 · RotoBaller Mets Noah Syndergaard

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