MLB Seasonal Articles
2020 Player Profile: Jonathan Schoop
Jonathan Schoop is a solid, power hitting middle infielder. He’s not an outstanding player by any objective measure, but he’s a pretty solid counting category producer who is often very cheap on draft day. Is he worth adding as a potential up the middle offensive producer in 2020? 28 years old Bats/Throws: Right/Right Height/Weight: 6’1”, Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2020 Player Profile: Sandy Alcantara
The Marlins have some intriguing arms on the pitching side. It’s not like any of their projected starters are guys to build around, but once the rounds start piling up, there are some names to consider rostering. One of those names is Sandy Alcantara, the man we will profile today. 24 years old Bats/Throws: Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
Ray’s Rundown 4/23: Polls, Did You Know & Daily Life
Ray discusses a series of non-scientific polls that were run on his Twitter account (@baseballguys). How much are you drinking? What exercise are you getting? How is the living situation at home working? Ray plays a game of Who Am I? Finally, a couple of did you know questions about Kenley Jansen/Aroldis Chapman, Manny Machado/Matt Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
HOF Bound Pitchers?
In this two-part series, I will take a look at current players, and pitchers, that are on a Hall of Fame trajectory. I won’t be discussing guys like Juan Soto or Walker Buehler, as great as they are, they are just too you, as I’ll be focusing on guys that have more a track record…
2020 Player Profile: Hunter Renfroe
When Hunter Renfroe was climbing through the minors, I was intrigued. He had a rocket of an arm in the outfield, seemed athletic and there was no doubt that he swung a powerful bat. Am I alone though, in the belief that even though he’s hit at least 26 homer each of the past three Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
From the Gut – Late Round Starting Pitchers
By popular demand (a twitter poll), this week’s article will cover starting pitchers available after pick-250 overall in drafts. I looked at ADP data from NFBC Online Championship drafts (OC) from the week of April 10 – April 17 (45 drafts in total), listing all the SP in the 200-350 range, along with my corresponding Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2020 Player Profile: C.J. Cron
A first round selection in the 2011 MLB Entry Draft, C.J. Cron has been a productive big-league hitter for years. After four years in Anaheim he moved to Tampa in 2018 and had his best season. He was on the move again last season heading to Minnesota where he had his second-best power season. This Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
Ray’s Rundown 4/21: Mailbag
Ray Flowers, a man of the people if there ever was such a thing, took a bunch of the better questions that he received of late, compiled them, and answered them in this podcast. How does the shortened season affect players? Who has more/less value as a result? Does the postseason workload from 2019 get Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
What is Your Favorite MLB Stadium?
What are your favorite baseball stadiums to visit? Do you have a bucket list? Ray Flowers lists his favorite parks that he’s been to, as well as the one that he needs to visit that he has not been able to make it to yet. Unfortunately, with Covid-19 going on, I don’t have access to the pictures and tickets that…
2020 Player Profile: Christian Vazquez
For years, he was a nobody. Last year, he was more than a somebody. Christian Vazquez was actually a Rockstar in the fantasy game, catapulting his owners into the winner’s circle in some leagues. What will he do for an encore? 29 years old Bats/Throws: Right/Right Height/Weight: 5’9”, 200 lbs. Position: Catcher THE NUMBERS *Stats Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
Ray’s Rundown 4/19: A Look at the Player Profile Series
A look at the player profile series. Ray touches on the men he has recently broken down on the hill including McHugh, Wood, Manaea & S. Gray. On offense, he will talk about Odor, Anderson, W. Calhoun, Pederson, Hernandez, Amed & Diaz. Ray then shifts to a strategy question – will doing a draft filled Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
Ray’s Rundown 4/18: Polls & Questions
Ray Flowers is always running polls, but this time, instead of writing about them, he chose to talk about them. Ray will break down your answers to questions like – who will be the best pitcher in 2025? The best hitter in 2025? How much drafting are you doing? What is the most money you Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
MLB ADP Market Report 12
For the first time in well over a month, we have mass market activity and a hefty data set we can rely upon. The NFBC set a deadline for the completion of online championship (OC) drafts, and the fantasy managers came out in droves to draft. Moreover, there has been plenty of “news” for us Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
Will Team Failure Rebound in 2020?
In a previous column, I checked in on how the theory of Last Year’s Bums worked out last season. Now it’s time to move to the current campaign. Of course, we don’t have any idea if these players are going to rebound after their poor 2019 efforts, but I’ll give some thoughts on whether or Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2020 Player Profile: Collin McHugh
The last time we saw Collin McHugh on the field, he was a reliever for the Astros. The next time he throws a real pitch he will likely be in the starting rotation for the Red Sox, we think, after the club signed him to a mere $600,000 contract in early March. What can we Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2020 Player Profile: Alex Wood
For years now, I’ve kinda been a mark for a lefty by the name of Alex Wood. He’s never really put up big innings, and last year was a total mess, but a move back to the Dodgers brings out my interest yet again. Is it warranted? 29 years old Bats/Throws: Right/Left Height/Weight: 6’4”, 215 Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
Ray’s Rundown 4/16: MLB Mailbag
MLB Mailbag Ray Flowers takes your questions in this edition of the podcast. Should you be running FAAB in your leagues right now? What should you be doing if a player gets dropped, like Oscar Mercado, that shouldn’t be? How much do you spend? Who will be the leadoff hitter for the Angels this year? Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
Did Team Failure Rebound in 2019?
Last Year’s Bum (LYB) is a thing some look at in the fantasy game. The theory goes like this. A player is expected to do well and the cost is high on draft day. The player goes out and lays an egg, and people move on the following season. The next season, that player ends Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2020 Player Profile: Sean Manaea
We’ve come a long way since the days when folks doubted the dedication of Sean Manaea. Now we are to the point where we are wondering if he can be a front-end starter in the fantasy game. 28 years old Bats/Throws: Right/Left Height/Weight: 6’5”, 245 lbs. Position: Starting Pitcher THE NUMBERS *Stats from Baseball Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
From the Gut – Sprint Speed
Were someone to run a poll on what the most popular or favorite 5×5 roto category is, my assumption is that stolen bases would come in second behind home runs. It’s a category that is always on the forefront of our minds when we’re drafting and when adding players off the wire. Granted, there is Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2020 Player Profile: Sonny Gray
When he began his career as an Athletic, Sonny Gray was really good. He had a hiccup in 2016, rebounded somewhat in 2017, but then fell down a rabbit hole in 2018 while with the Yankees. Last season, his first with the Reds, he returned to his Athletics’ form. Can he replicate his effort last Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
Ray’s Rundown 4/14: ADP 11 Review
ADP 11 Review Ray Flowers breaks down the most recent ADP data through the lens of the recent report from Vlad Sedler. Ray takes a look at the data that Vlad uncovered and gives his thoughts on the pluses and minuses of player movement. You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2020 Player Profile: Rougned Odor
For years fantasy managers, and for that matter his own team, have seemingly marginalized or even written off Rougned Odor. Yet, despite legit concerns about his offensive game, the second sacker remains incredibly productive… if you can ignore his batting average and on-base percentages. 26 years old Bats/Throws: Left/Right Height/Weight: 5’11”, 195 lbs. Position: Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2020 Player Profile: Brian Anderson
He has a boring name – Brian Anderson. He plays for a boring team – the Marlins. He has produced moderate fantasy numbers to date. So why are we writing about him? Will it be a waste of time? Let’s find out together. 26 years old Bats/Throws: Right/Right Height/Weight: 6’3”, 190 lbs. Position: Third Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.