2018 Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide: Fantasy Alarm presents the ultimate draft kit

Howard Bender

2018 Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide: Fantasy Alarm presents the ultimate draft kit image

When it comes to prepping for you 2018 fantasy baseball draft, whether it’s today or in a month from now, having the most up-to-date information is vital. There’s nothing worse than sitting there on Draft Day, thumbing through your magazine and having to sift through outdated data and analysis. Andrew McCutchen is not on the Pirates, Christian Yelich doesn’t play for the Marlins, and Wade Davis is no longer a free agent, as he’s found a home, treacherous as it may be, in Colorado. If your draft kit is offering 2018 projections, guess what -- they are wrong for those three players and a slew of others who bounced around during the offseason. At Fantasy Alarm, we don’t have those issues with our cheat sheet. Welcome to the 2018 Jim Bowden Fantasy Baseball Living Draft Guide!

With the continuous changes we see throughout the MLB offseason, Fantasy Alarm’s Living Draft Guide is updated daily to reflect everything from free agent player movement, MLB trades, roster changes and position battles won and lost during spring training. New articles are released daily to ensure the most current data and information, while all articles that have already been published are continuously updated accordingly to reflect any changes which may have occurred. You won’t find a more current draft guide anywhere on the market.

2018 FANTASY BASEBALL RANKINGS:
Catcher | FirstSecond | Third | Shortstop | Outfield | Starter | Reliever

And yes, you did read that title correctly. Jim Bowden, former General Manager of the Cincinnati Reds and Washington Nationals, is helping to bridge the gap between fantasy and reality by sharing his invaluable knowledge of all things baseball. He’s helped prepare our 2018 Player Rankings, our Top 20 lists for Sleepers, Busts and Rookies, but most importantly -- and something else you won’t see in any other draft guide on the market -- he is offering first-hand insights into the front office of each and every MLB team.

What else can you expect to find inside the Fantasy Alarm MLB Living Draft Guide? Here is just a sampling of the content you will receive:

2018 Player Rankings: Every position will be broken down for mixed leagues as well as for AL- and NL-only play. They will be updated regularly to reflect any and all changes between now and the start of the 2018 MLB season.

30 Fantasy Baseball Strategies: The Fantasy Alarm staff will provide you with the strategies they employ each year and help guide you toward making the right decisions. From targeting particular players to in-draft adjustments to making in-season category-specific decisions, our team of fantasy baseball experts are prepared to help you every step of the way. We know winning a championship doesn’t end with your draft, which is why our strategies are designed to aid you from Opening Day to Game 162.

Fantasy Baseball Player Profiles: Sometimes you need to get more in-depth when discussing a player. Rankings can only take you so far. That’s why our team will spend this offseason breaking down a number of MLB players who we anticipate having a serious impact, both good and bad, on fantasy rosters everywhere.

MLB Rookies Analysis: Everyone loves the shiny new toys, right? Beginning with Jim Bowden’s Top 25 MLB Rookies, our team of analysts will provide you with player evaluations and insights into this year’s crop of youngsters. We’ll deliver to you which players are primed for a 2018 impact and which ones you should look at for your keeper and dynasty leagues.

Traditional Fantasy Baseball Articles: Who doesn’t love a top-20 list of sleepers and busts? Looking for closers? How about thoughts on free agent movement? Which injury-prone players should you avoid this season? We have articles to cover everything you need while answering any and all questions you may have.

Ballpark Analysis: No two ballparks are built the same, but it’s so much more than that. What about things like air density and weather patterns? We cover all 30 MLB ballparks and help you find which ones you need to exploit for both pitching and hitting.

Need-to-Know Statistics: Looking to understand sabermetrics? Wondering how to understand BABIP trends? Which players are improving their plate discipline? How do you use the array of new pitching statistics we are continuously inundated with each year? We’ll break down everything from contact rates to swinging-strike totals and everything in between.

Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategies: Are you ready to build up that DFS bankroll? We are, and we’re ready to take you along for the ride. Our DFS team will be breaking down hitting and pitching statistics and matchups on a daily basis this season. Our DFS Corner in the Draft Guide will teach you everything, from how to use the Playbook Pro to lineup construction for both cash games and tournaments. We don’t just give you a fish so you can eat for a day; we teach you to fish so you can eat for a lifetime.

MLB Draft Guide Audio/Video Series: This is where we really take things to the next level. We understand that not everyone has time to sit down and read a lengthy article on strategy or player insights, so why not get the condensed version in a short podcast or video? We’ll have a number of strategy sessions, player profiles, position analysis and even interviews with MLB players, managers and GMs available to you as part of this year’s Draft Guide.

Had enough yet? Neither have we. Everything you’ve just read only scratches the surface. This isn’t just a fantasy baseball draft guide. This is an experience. So dig your heels in and get ready. The Fantasy Alarm team is about to take you and your fantasy baseball knowledge to an entirely new level. We hope you enjoy the ride.

Howard Bender