MLB Seasonal Articles
Ray’s Ramblings: August 7th, Monday Musings
We’re powering through to the final two months of the MLB season. On the offensive side we will discuss a couple contributors who have really slowed of late, as well as a couple of potentially under the radar positive performers. Lots of doom and gloom on the hill at the moment, though there are a 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 8/5: Health and Performance
Elite Fantasy Network · Ray’s Rundown 8/5: Health and Performance Ray Flowers starts off with a quick review of the trading deadline and what went down. The case of Shane McClanahan and the ever-present injury situation with the Rays. 1 – What is he dealing with right now? 2 – This is not his first injury this season. 3 – He’s…
2023 MLB FAAB Values: Week 19
Working the waiver-wire is one of the most important skills a fantasy player needs if they want to hoist the championship trophy at years end. To that end, we will do what we can to help you to navigate the pitfalls and dangers on a weekly basis. It is impossible to craft a list for 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: Getting After It
Today, we’re gonna hit on a bunch of players on the offensive side of things who are in a groove of offensive production. Some of the names are obvious, but a couple may not be. We will then look at arms and see who has changed things up of late with the pitch mix and 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.
2023 – Solds Rankings, August Update
I’m 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. I’ve written repeatedly about Solds, which is saves+holds, and why it should replace the standard outdated saves category that so many leagues still employ. Its time to move 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.
2023: The Closer Grid, August 2nd
I believe all fantasy baseball leagues should move on to Solds (saves + holds). I know most don’t 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 use Team Bullpens at one point). Regardless, 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.
Ray’s Rundown 7/28: Trades & Batted Ball Info
Elite Fantasy Network · Ray’s Rundown 7/28: Trades & Batted Ball Info Ray wrote about making contact and hitting the ball hard the last 30 days. He discusses that topic in depth here. Ray then talks about the trade market. (1) Kendall Graveman to HOU for Korey Lee. (2) Lance Lynn/Joe Kelly to Dodgers for Trayce Thompson,…
2023 MLB FAAB Values: Week 18
Working the waiver-wire is one of the most important skills a fantasy player needs if they want to hoist the championship trophy at years end. To that end, we will do what we can to help you to navigate the pitfalls and dangers on a weekly basis. It is impossible to craft a list for 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: Contact and Power
Making contact, and hitting the ball hard are two obvious keys to offensive success in baseball. Thirty days really isn’t enough time to get a true handle on who a player is, we all know that, but that isn’t going to stop us from looking at the last 30 days to see who has had 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: Trade Deadline Heating Up
Lucas Giolito is an Angel and Amed Rosario is a Dodger. Those two moves, and the potential for others, are discussed in a video in this piece. There is also talk about surging players at the dish, a potential star in Luciano and the struggles of Wander. On the hill there will be talk about 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: Men on the Hill
Arms, young and old, are the focus today. What is up with Gausman? Can Cueto turn back the clock? Bibee continues to impress, but what about fellow rookie Hunter Brown? Plenty more in here as well as we look at the fellas who ply their trade on the mound. Tanner Bibee continues to rack up 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: A Review of Batsman
We will look at the performances of men who swing the bat by focusing first on the month of July, and then trying ot figure out what that means in the grand scheme of the 2023 fantasy baseball season. Jose Abreu has regressed in July with a .268/.316/.394 slash line. His .121 ISO on the 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 7/22: Rankings & Recent Performances
Elite Fantasy Network · Ray’s Rundown 7/22: Rankings & Recent Performances Ray Flowers is back for his weekly podcast into the world of fantasy baseball. First off, he will handle some scheduling housekeeping for the upcoming Rankings release in August. Then he will talk the trade deadline and how you need to make sure to see…
2023 MLB FAAB Values: Week 17
Working the waiver-wire is one of the most important skills a fantasy player needs if they want to hoist the championship trophy at years end. To that end, we will do what we can to help you to navigate the pitfalls and dangers on a weekly basis. It is impossible to craft a list for 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 Arms Race
What is wrong with Julio Urias? Is Yu Darvish back? What is the outlook for a wonky Carlos Rodon? Those three names highlight this piece on pitching, one that is mostly populated with fringe mixed league guys you may want to add, or move on from, moving forward. Graham Ashcraft has finally found his footing. 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: Hitters – Risers & Fallers
Today, it is all hitters all the time. Which batsman are surging to help your fantasy baseball squad? Whom amongst Julien, Kirilloff and Kepler have staying power? Did we all have it wrong with Vlad Guerrero?Andrew Benintendi had a hit and steal last night as he continues to excel in the leadoff spot. In five 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: Hot Hitters & Pitching
On the offensive side, we’re a bunch of guys who have improved on offense of late – only positives! On the pitching side, it’s more of a mixed bag, with some guys trending upward and course downward. Let’s dive in and have some fun. HITTINGAndrew Benintendi has one homer and 28 RBI, which kinda leaves 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: Monday, Funday
Here’s a quick hitting article talking about some players that did some notable things over the weekend. Perhaps these are names that you added in your waiver-wire run, or they might he guys you are looking at on the waiver-wire depending on the size of the league you play in. HITTINGKerry Carpenter has quietly started 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.
Rookie Talk: July 17, 2023
The last 36 hours has exploded with news about rookies in the game of baseball, so here’s a quick review of what we know and what we expect to happen in 2023 with the youngsters. Christian Encarnacion-Strand is finally gonna get a shot for the Reds as he should make his MLB debut tonight. 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.
Ray’s Rundown 7/15: State of the Union
Elite Fantasy Network · Ray’s Rundown 7/15: State of the Union Major League Baseball took its break this week for the All-Star Game. Part of that process involved a whole lot of interviews with players, coaches, front offices and the commissioner. This podcast will discuss eight big ticket items from the A.S.B. (data is directly from Bob…
2023 MLB FAAB Values: Week 16
Working the waiver-wire is one of the most important skills a fantasy player needs if they want to hoist the championship trophy at years end. To that end, we will do what we can to help you to navigate the pitfalls and dangers on a weekly basis. It is impossible to craft a list for 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: Mid-Season Top-50 Pitchers
Fantasy baseball rankings are everywhere, and no matter how you consume the data, it’s a great time to look back at how the season progressed during the All-Star Break. Here are the top-50 pitchers in a 5×5 setup, in terms of fantasy value accrued, according to the Razzball Player Rater. RANKPLAYERCOMMENT1Spencer StriderBrief hiccup caused panic 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: Mid-Season Top-50 Hitters
Fantasy baseball rankings are everywhere, and no matter how you consume the data, it’s a great time to look back at how the season progressed during the All-Star Break. Here are the top-50 pitchers in a 5×5 setup, in terms of fantasy value accrued, according to the Razzball Player Rater. RANKPLAYERCOMMENT1Ronald Acuna Jr.Dude has gone 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.
2023: The Closer Grid, July 13th
I believe all fantasy baseball leagues should move on to Solds (saves + holds). I know most don’t 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 use Team Bullpens at one point). Regardless, 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.