MLB Seasonal Articles
Ray’s Rundown 6/6: Talking the News: Hitters
Elite Fantasy Network · Ray’s Rundown 6/6: Talking the News: Hitters Ray Flowers goes news hunting. He opens up the news, focuses only on hitters, and just gives his off the cuff, unprepared thoughts on the names he finds. Some of the names discussed include: Dee Strange, Rendon, Correa, Brandon Lowe, Franco, Muncy, Oneil, Carson 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 Mound Musings
This Monday we take a look at hurlers who started games over the weekend. We’ve got guys who are rolling like Pivetta, guys who are doing OK like Webb, and guys who are having a hard time with control like Cease. Names big and small are discussed. Luis Castillo racked up 111 pitches over his 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.
2022 MLB FAAB Values: Week 9
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 leagues 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 6/4: Talking the News
Elite Fantasy Network · Ray’s Rundown 6/4: Talking the News Ray Flowers does something different this time. He opens up the news app, starts reading stories, and shares his thoughts, in real time, while doing it. Duran/Bradley, Lindor, Edwin Rios, Luis Gonzalez, Bauers, Megill, Baddoo, Treinen, Vogelbach, Kilian, Grossman, Keuchel, Cobb, Dickerson/Carlson, Mikolas, Storman, Schwindel, 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.
2022 Rookie Review – Week 9
Every week we will take a look at the first-year players in fantasy baseball. Which of the rookies looks good, which is struggling and which appear to be on the cusp of getting a shot to show their skills at the big-league level? C.J. Abrams has four homers, five steals and a .804 OPS on 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: Friday Fun-Day
There are some surging bats that we need to discuss, as well as struggling players like Mullins and Reynolds that are causing all kinds of concern for current squads. THE HOME RUN From Eno Sarris’ recent article. Homers per fly ball are down a little over 20 percent on pulled balls — they’re down 45 percent on 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: What Do We See Here?
We’ve got players with hit streaks, on base streaks, runs batted in streaks. We’ve got an aging lefty on the hill defeating Father Time, while a youngster is throwing 95-96 mph changeups causing hears to go a flutter. LEAGUE UPDATE From Todd Zola. May 2022 rendered the lowest K% and BB% since beginning of 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.
2022: The Closer Grid, Week 9
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 that direction. For some reason everyone just loves to chase saves, even though we all know that to some extent 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.
2022 – June Solds Update
I’ve written repeatedly about Solds, and went in to the idea in depth in Should We Remove Saves from Fantasy Baseball? I’m glad to hear many of you have taken up the mantle and added the below selection to your game. So, what is this piece about? Located below are the top-76 relievers for the rest 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.
Ray’s Ramblings: Unexpected Performances
There are some big names in this article, guys you are starting with confidence every day, but there are also a few less than mainstream names to mention that I’ve been receiving questions about, so let’s have at it. HITTERSTriston Casas has an ankle issue, and he hasn’t been playing for a while now. He’s 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.
2022 MLB Rankings Update: June
The first of every month, all throughout the regular season, Ray Flowers will completely update the 2022 fantasy baseball rankings for each position. Ray surveys the data and comes up with his rankings for the rest of the 2022 regular season taking into account injuries, playing time and performance to date. It should be getting 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: What Do We See?
What is wrong with Austin Riley? Why isn’t Yonathan Daza playing daily? Do the Phils have a new centerfielder? What is up with Austin Meadows? What about Pavin Smith? Then there is talk about Baz, Rasmussen, Thompson and others on the hill? HITTING Kris Bryant (back) is doing some things, but he is still unable 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: Short-Term Options
There are a handful of players noted here that have some short-term value because of their strong work. There are also a handful of injured players that the hope is will only miss a short amount of time, like Woodruff, Lewis and more. There’s also talk of Spencer and Ethan, the young arms of 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.
2022 MLB FAAB Values: Week 8
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 leagues 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 5/28: No Bench Leagues, Rookies, Rule Changes
Elite Fantasy Network · Ray’s Rundown 5/28: No Bench Leagues, Rookies, Rule Changes Do you play in a no-bench league? With the seeming proliferation of such scenarios, Ray touches on his thoughts with the setup. Does it help or hurt? Is the setup actually easier or does an unintending consequence of it mean you are 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.
2022 Rookie Review – Week 8
Every week we will take a look at the first-year players in fantasy baseball. Which of the rookies looks good, which is struggling and which appear to be on the cusp of getting a shot to show their skills at the big-league level? C.J. Abrams has four steals and three homers in 13 games with 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: Big & Small
It’s baseball Friday. Sometimes I lose days with my schedule. You too? Like, this is a holiday weekend coming up, and I didn’t even realize it until about a week ago. Won’t change my work schedule at all, I’m still working per normal. Why am I leading off a baseball article with this? Great question. 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: Frustrating Bullpen Talk
Every week I update bullpens, and I recently did just that. However, multiple situations have changed the last couple of days, so I’m going to hit on the topic again in this piece. Here is a link to the most recent Closer Grid report. MARLINS Anthony Bender (six saves) has been placed on the IL 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: Starting Pitchers, May 26th
It is time to check in on guys that were being counted on back in March. What’s the deal with names like Morton, Urias, Ray and Lynn? Can names like Ashby, Bundy and Javier make their marks in a positive way? What the heck is a Jakob Junis? Aaron Ashby allowed one unearned run over 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 Bats, May 26th
Old hats like Cruz and Moncada are going in different directions. Ditto for youngsters like Kwan and Barrera. A handful of middle infield eligible players like Torres, Villar and Swanson are profiled as well. Luis Barrera, he plays for the Athletics, is producing up a storm in the Bay Area with a 16 game run 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 & Cold At The Dish
There are a lot of big name players that we need to talk about. Some are performing, some aren’t. We will give updates on fellas like Guerrero, Teoscar, Olson, Merrifield, Polanco, Story and more. Jose Abreu is finally heating up. In Jose Abreu’s last eight games, he is 10-for-29 (.345 AVG) with two homers, seven 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: May 25th, Hurlers
We’re taking a look at hurlers today. Names like Cobb, McKenzie and Contreras are highlighted. Which of those three has the look of a winner in 2022? What about Peterson, Urquidy and Taillon? Or how about Brubaker and Faedo? Also, a couple of updates with guys like deGrom, Flaherty, Luzardo and Ryan. J.T. Brubaker allowed 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.
2022: The Closer Grid, Week 8
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 that direction. For some reason everyone just loves to chase saves, even though we all know that to some extent 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 Catcher Spot
The catcher position got a jolt recently with the promotions of Melendez and Rutschman, but overall the position is a wasteland of nothingness on offense. Let’s review the sad state of the position. THE LEAGUE Let’s take a look at how badly the catcher position has produced on offense. It’s brutal. Offense is down, 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.