MLB Seasonal Articles
2025: Why Overall Rankings Are Useless
I hear the following question every preseason and have for years. It goes something like this. Where is the overall rankings list, Ray? I’ve looked on the home page, the rankings section, under the rock in the yard and even under my dog who is sleeping in his bed in the corner of my office, 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.
2025 MLB Positional Qualifications
Each year players lose, and pick up, new positions defensively. With the plethora of injuries in the game of baseball, having those guys you can slide around a lineup is pretty damn valuable. This piece will talk about which players qualify at which spots, which guys qualify at more than one spot, and what your 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.
2025 MLB Pitching Qualifications
I don’t play in leagues that use a specific designation for pitchers each week in fantasy baseball. In my leagues the are just generic pitching slots. However, I know some of you are in leagues that use “starting pitchers” and relief pitcher. This little article will not focus on the individual sites and how they 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.
2025 MLB SABERMETRIC PRIMER
SABERMETRICS DEFINED Sabermetrics is the analysis of baseball through objective evidence focusing specifically on statistical information. The term itself is derived from the acronym SABR (Society for American Baseball Research), which comes from the group of baseball historians who were the originators of most of these “fancy math” equations (the term was coined by the most 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.
My Life in Baseball
I’ve been involved with the sport of baseball since the day I was born and my grandfather brought me an SF Giants cap to the hospital. I progressed from baseball cards, to playing the game, to umping, to coaching, to writing about and now talking as well. I’m going to include a brief rundown of 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.
The All-Time Best Baseball Video Games & Players
I’ve been trying to keep people engaged the last couple of weeks. Don’t know if I’m having success or not, but I’m trying. Over the weekend I tweeted out (@TheRayFlowers) a bunch of screenshots of my playing Atari 2600 and Nintendo sports games, and they got tons of interaction (here is the list of what…
The Best Sports Movies
I decided to compile a list of the best sports movies of all-time. Is this list complete? Absolutely not. Is it authoritative? Um, no. Will it be helpful/useful to you if you’re looking to spend some time with a flick during the societal pause we are dealing with? You bet your rear-end it should be. *Note, there are some PG-13…
Ray’s Ramblings: Review of Top-50 Hitters in 2024
The 2024 fantasy baseball regular season is over except for the Monday double-header with the Braves and Mets. The war of attrition is finally complete, but the battle was so arduous you may have forgotten where it all began. What follows will be a review of the top-50 hitters on draft day based on NFBC…
2024 Umpire Report: Week 27 (Weekend Strike Zone)
Umpire Patio Joe looks at the upcoming umpire rotations around the league to gain an edge in seasonal fantasy baseball and MLB DFS. Here he breaks down this weekend’s MLB schedule and the pitchers and offense to target based on who is working behind the plate. If the game is not listed, assume the umpire is neutral and there is no edge to who is working home plate. 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 – DFS Monthly Daily projections, cheat sheets, rankings, optimizer, and full Discord access. $59.99 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 Ramblings: The Finish Line Is In Sight
With less than a week left, every move matters in fantasy baseball. Here are some tidbits from the last 24 hours to help your championship pursuits. HITTERS A Yordan Alvarez update. Yordan Alvarez will stay in Houston to rehab while the Astros are in Cleveland. He has not resumed any baseball activity yet but 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.
2024 Umpire Report: Week 27 (Wednesday’s Strike Zone)
Umpire Patio Joe looks at the upcoming umpire rotations around the league to gain an edge in seasonal fantasy baseball and MLB DFS. Here he breaks down Wednesday’s MLB schedule and the pitchers and offense to target based on who is working behind the plate. If the game is not listed, assume the umpire is neutral and there is no edge to who is working home plate. 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 – DFS Monthly Daily projections, cheat sheets, rankings, optimizer, and full Discord access. $59.99 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.
2024 Umpire Report: Week 27 (Tuesday’s Strike Zone)
Umpire Patio Joe looks at the upcoming umpire rotations around the league to gain an edge in seasonal fantasy baseball and MLB DFS. Here he breaks down Tuesday’s MLB schedule and the pitchers and offense to target based on who is working behind the plate. If the game is not listed, assume the umpire is neutral and there is no edge to who is working home plate. 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 – DFS Monthly Daily projections, cheat sheets, rankings, optimizer, and full Discord access. $59.99 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 Ramblings: Hitters The Final Week
Sunday we touched on a series of arms that might be able to help you in the final week. Here are some bats who have been doing things the last couple of weeks to take note of. THE DAILY SHOW Don’t forget about FREE show, Fantasy Sports Daily, M-F, 12pm EST. We’re still talking baseball. You’re 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 Ramblings: The Final Week of 2024
Ray Flowers takes a look at the final week of the season by focusing on the men on the hill. Which potentially available starting pitching options have a good single start this week or might be worth a look as a potential two-start pitcher. Note… that rotations across the land are bound to change 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.
2024 MLB FAAB Values: Week 27
Working the waiver wire is one of the most important skills a fantasy baseball player needs if they want to hoist the championship trophy at year’s end. To that end, we will do what we can to help you navigate the pitfalls and dangers of MLB on a weekly basis. Patio Joe will bring you the FAAB article each Saturday while adding some tweaks on Sunday if needed when injuries or promotions occur. 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.
2024 Umpire Report: Week 26 (Weekend Strike Zone)
Umpire Patio Joe looks at the upcoming umpire rotations around the league to gain an edge in seasonal fantasy baseball and MLB DFS. Here he breaks down this weekend’s MLB schedule and the pitchers and offense to target based on who is working behind the plate. If the game is not listed, assume the umpire is neutral and there is no edge to who is working home plate. 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 – DFS Monthly Daily projections, cheat sheets, rankings, optimizer, and full Discord access. $59.99 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 Ramblings: A Week & Change
With less than two weeks to go in the 2024 fantasy baseball season we have reached – crunch time. Ray Flowers has some tips to help you to bring home a championship this year. THE DAILY SHOW WE ARE STILL TALKING BASEBALL! Don’t forget about FREE show, Fantasy Sports Daily, M-F, 12pm EST, where we talk 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.
2024 Umpire Report: Week 26 (Wednesday’s Strike Zone)
Umpire Patio Joe looks at the upcoming umpire rotations around the league to gain an edge in seasonal fantasy baseball and MLB DFS. Here he breaks down Wednesday’s MLB schedule and the pitchers and offense to target based on who is working behind the plate. If the game is not listed, assume the umpire is neutral and there is no edge to who is working home plate. 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 – DFS Monthly Daily projections, cheat sheets, rankings, optimizer, and full Discord access. $59.99 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.
2024 Umpire Report: Week 26 (Tuesday’s Strike Zone)
Umpire Patio Joe looks at the upcoming umpire rotations around the league to gain an edge in seasonal fantasy baseball and MLB DFS. Here he breaks down Tuesday’s MLB schedule and the pitchers and offense to target based on who is working behind the plate. If the game is not listed, assume the umpire is neutral and there is no edge to who is working home plate. 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 – DFS Monthly Daily projections, cheat sheets, rankings, optimizer, and full Discord access. $59.99 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.
2024 Umpire Report: Week 26 (Monday’s Strike Zone)
Umpire Patio Joe looks at the upcoming umpire rotations around the league to gain an edge in seasonal fantasy baseball and MLB DFS. Here he breaks down Monday’s MLB schedule and the pitchers and offense to target based on who is working behind the plate. If the game is not listed, assume the umpire is neutral and there is no edge to who is working home plate. 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 – DFS Monthly Daily projections, cheat sheets, rankings, optimizer, and full Discord access. $59.99 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.
2024 MLB FAAB Values: Week 26
Working the waiver wire is one of the most important skills a fantasy baseball player needs if they want to hoist the championship trophy at year’s end. To that end, we will do what we can to help you navigate the pitfalls and dangers of MLB on a weekly basis. Patio Joe will bring you the FAAB article each Saturday while adding some tweaks on Sunday if needed when injuries or promotions occur. 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.
2024 Umpire Report: Week 25 (Weekend Strike Zone)
Umpire Patio Joe looks at the upcoming umpire rotations around the league to gain an edge in seasonal fantasy baseball and MLB DFS. Here he breaks down this weekend’s MLB schedule and the pitchers and offense to target based on who is working behind the plate. If the game is not listed, assume the umpire is neutral and there is no edge to who is working home plate. 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 – DFS Monthly Daily projections, cheat sheets, rankings, optimizer, and full Discord access. $59.99 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 Ramblings: Just a Few Weeks Left
In this baseball article, we will highlight the players who have produced some seriously impressive xwOBA marks of late compared to their previous baselines. We will also touch on a series of news and notes, many dealing with the health of players. What is Expected wOBA? Here is the definition from Baseball Savant. Expected Outcome 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.
2024 Umpire Report: Week 25 (Wednesday’s Strike Zone)
Umpire Patio Joe looks at the upcoming umpire rotations around the league to gain an edge in seasonal fantasy baseball and MLB DFS. Here he breaks down Wednesday’s MLB schedule and the pitchers and offense to target based on who is working behind the plate. If the game is not listed, assume the umpire is neutral and there is no edge to who is working home plate. 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 – DFS Monthly Daily projections, cheat sheets, rankings, optimizer, and full Discord access. $59.99 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.