MLB Bullpens
2022: The Closer Grid, Preseason
I believe all fantasy baseball leagues should move on toĀ SoldsĀ (saves + holds). I know most donāt buy that line of thought, though for the life of me, I cannot understand the reluctance to go in this direction (I even went as far as suggesting it might be wise to useĀ Team Bullpens at one point). Regardless, Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships ā Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships ā VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships ā NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
March ADP Review: Relief Pitchers
As we start April (I know we leaked one day into April with the title), with drafts going down at a fever pitch, itās a great time to do a final check in with average draft position (ADP) to see which players are surging, or slumping, based on public opinion. We will take a look Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships ā Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships ā VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships ā NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2022 ā Solds Rankings
Iām all about making changes if they move the fantasy game forward. I think an easy way to do that is with reworking how we evaluate relievers. Iāve written repeatedly about Solds, and went in to the idea in depth in Should We Remove Saves from Fantasy Baseball? So, what is this piece about? Located Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships ā Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships ā VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships ā NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
Should You Cuff Relievers?
In fantasy football there is a strategy. This strategy, which we preach at Fantasy Guru, is to handcuff your running backs. Briefly, the idea goes like this ā you should protect your asset at the running back by drafting his backup as well. That way, if the top guy gets hurt, your backup slides right Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships ā Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships ā VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships ā NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2021 Review: xwOBA: Relief Pitchers
Weighted on Base Average, or wOBA, is a tool we use to analyze offensive performers on a daily basis in the fantasy game. But what about using the same tool to look at pitchers? Yes, letās do it. Here is a look at expected wOBA as it pertains to relief pitchers. For a full report Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships ā Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships ā VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships ā NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2022: Relievers to Target
As I write this piece, MLB is still in a lockout leaving copious amounts of relievers looking for teams. Therefore, this piece will take a bit of a different course than at times in the past. With so many relievers still free agents, and no certainty where they will sign, there are bound to be Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships ā Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships ā VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships ā NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2022: Relievers to Avoid
Relievers can be difficult to understand. So much of their value depends upon a manager calling out their name to get the last out. A reliever can pitcher very well and still not be a great fantasy option if he doesnāt get the almighty save, and we continue to argue that just isnāt right. Regardless, Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships ā Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships ā VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships ā NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
The Expanded Role of Bullpens
Back in the old days, most relievers were failed starting pitchers that couldnāt hack it. Teams started to find the value in having strong relievers as the years went by, eventually started to develop specific roles for bullpen arms and that culminated in the modern-day reliever and the stratified situation that most teams use to Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships ā Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships ā VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships ā NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
Bulk Relievers in 2022
Baseball is changing, and nowhere is that change more profound than how teams are using their pitching staffs. A role that used to go to the worst pitcher on your staff for about 140 years, is now something teams plan for. The guy who used to come in to soak up innings after a crappy Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships ā Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships ā VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships ā NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
Should We Remove Saves From Fantasy Baseball?
In this series of articles, Ray Flowers poses the question about whether or not we should remove certain categories we have always used in the game of fantasy baseball. He tackles bullpens and the save in this piece. Straight up ā saves suck. The best pitchers donāt always get a chance to close out the Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships ā Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships ā VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships ā NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2021: The Closer Grid, Week 26
I believe all fantasy baseball leagues should move on toĀ SoldsĀ (saves + holds). I know most donāt buy that line of thought, though for the life of me, I cannot understand the reluctance to go in this direction (I even went as far as suggesting it might be wise to useĀ Team BullpensĀ last season). Regardless, we want/need Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships ā Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships ā VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships ā NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2021 Solds Rankings ā September Update
Iām all about making changes if they move the fantasy game forward. I think an easy way to do that is with reworking how we evaluate relievers. A couple of months back, I wrote,Ā Saves ā Can We Do Better? I detailed the wonky history of closers, the massive levels of turnover at the position, and Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships ā Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships ā VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships ā NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
Rayās Ramblings: Hitting, Pitching, Bullpens
Really busy day today, as I start in on the final fantasy baseball rankings update to be release on September 1st. As a result, weāve condensed two articles into one with this piece. We will get some notes on a few hitters and starting pitchers followed up by an abbreviated Closer Grid. HITTING Javier Baez Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships ā Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships ā VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships ā NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2021: The Closer Grid, Week 22
I believe all fantasy baseball leagues should move on toĀ SoldsĀ (saves + holds). I know most donāt buy that line of thought, though for the life of me, I cannot understand the reluctance to go in this direction (I even went as far as suggesting it might be wise to useĀ Team BullpensĀ last season). Regardless, we want/need Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships ā Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships ā VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships ā NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2021: The Closer Grid, Week 20
I believe all fantasy baseball leagues should move on toĀ SoldsĀ (saves + holds). I know most donāt buy that line of thought, though for the life of me, I cannot understand the reluctance to go in this direction (I even went as far as suggesting it might be wise to useĀ Team BullpensĀ last season). Regardless, we want/need Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships ā Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships ā VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships ā NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2021: The Closer Grid, Week 19
I believe all fantasy baseball leagues should move on toĀ SoldsĀ (saves + holds). I know most donāt buy that line of thought, though for the life of me, I cannot understand the reluctance to go in this direction (I even went as far as suggesting it might be wise to useĀ Team BullpensĀ last season). Regardless, we want/need Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships ā Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships ā VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships ā NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2021 Solds Rankings ā August Update
Iām all about making changes if they move the fantasy game forward. I think an easy way to do that is with reworking how we evaluate relievers. A couple of months back, I wrote,Ā Saves ā Can We Do Better? I detailed the wonky history of closers, the massive levels of turnover at the position, and Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships ā Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships ā VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships ā NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2021: The Closer Grid, Week 18
I believe all fantasy baseball leagues should move on toĀ SoldsĀ (saves + holds). I know most donāt buy that line of thought, though for the life of me, I cannot understand the reluctance to go in this direction (I even went as far as suggesting it might be wise to useĀ Team BullpensĀ last season). Regardless, we want/need Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships ā Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships ā VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships ā NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2021: The Closer Grid, Week 17
I believe all fantasy baseball leagues should move on toĀ SoldsĀ (saves + holds). I know most donāt buy that line of thought, though for the life of me, I cannot understand the reluctance to go in this direction (I even went as far as suggesting it might be wise to useĀ Team BullpensĀ last season). Regardless, we want/need Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships ā Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships ā VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships ā NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2021: The Closer Grid, Week 16
I believe all fantasy baseball leagues should move on toĀ SoldsĀ (saves + holds). I know most donāt buy that line of thought, though for the life of me, I cannot understand the reluctance to go in this direction (I even went as far as suggesting it might be wise to useĀ Team BullpensĀ last season). Regardless, we want/need Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships ā Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships ā VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships ā NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2021: The Closer Grid, Week 15
I believe all fantasy baseball leagues should move on toĀ SoldsĀ (saves + holds). I know most donāt buy that line of thought, though for the life of me, I cannot understand the reluctance to go in this direction (I even went as far as suggesting it might be wise to useĀ Team BullpensĀ last season). Regardless, we want/need Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships ā Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships ā VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships ā NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2021: The Closer Grid, Week 14
I believe all fantasy baseball leagues should move on toĀ SoldsĀ (saves + holds). I know most donāt buy that line of thought, though for the life of me, I cannot understand the reluctance to go in this direction (I even went as far as suggesting it might be wise to useĀ Team BullpensĀ last season). Regardless, we want/need Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships ā Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships ā VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships ā NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2021: The Closer Grid, Week 13
I believe all fantasy baseball leagues should move on toĀ SoldsĀ (saves + holds). I know most donāt buy that line of thought, though for the life of me, I cannot understand the reluctance to go in this direction (I even went as far as suggesting it might be wise to useĀ Team BullpensĀ last season). Regardless, we want/need Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships ā Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships ā VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships ā NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2021: The Closer Grid, Week 11
I believe all fantasy baseball leagues should move on toĀ SoldsĀ (saves + holds). I know most donāt buy that line of thought, though for the life of me, I cannot understand the reluctance to go in this direction (I even went as far as suggesting it might be wise to useĀ Team BullpensĀ last season). Regardless, we want/need Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships ā Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships ā VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships ā NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.