How Midseason MLB Shifts Are Forcing Fantasy Managers to Rewrite the Draft Playbook—Are You Ready?
You know, the idea struck me last season—and honestly, I’ve been kicking myself for not thinking of it years ago. Why are we tied to holding the Yahoo Friends & Family Fantasy Baseball Draft in March? Why couldn’t we shake things up and push it into the fresh, unfolding season?
Here’s the thought: what if the draft happened in-season? It’s straightforward—this way, we get to recalibrate based on the early performances we’re seeing. Who’s lighting it up, and which stars are merely strugglers? Which players have us fearing missing out, and who’s ripe for a comeback? It’s all about adapting to the market’s current pulse instead of banking on March predictions.
With that notion, I gathered a mix of industry pals and longtime friends on a Monday night to pull off our 12-team mixed league draft. We’re going to play it through, naturally, and yes, expect the usual spirited side bets flying across the room. This write-up isn’t just to share what went down but to reveal how we’re sizing up the landscape as it stands. And hey, if this stirs the fantasy itch in you, it’s definitely not too late to jump back into the draft action. Rally your crew—there’s no better time to get in the game.
This is our league’s 21st year, amigos. Here’s to many more seasons of camaraderie and baseball.
The idea came to me last season, and honestly, I wish I had thought of it many years before.
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