MLB Seasonal Articles
Ray’s Ramblings: Starting Week 7
The season enters its seventh week, and the beat roles on. We have youngsters who are overperforming, pitchers getting hurt and guys going to and from the minor leagues. Isn’t it great? For all the issues they have in baseball, and I speak about one of them below, it is great to have so much 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.
Baseball Elite Podcast: May 10, 2021
Baseball Elite Podcast, May 10, 2021 Here’s ‘The Starting 9’ for today’s show … 1. deGrom leaves early with a ‘side’ injury and is set for an MRI 2. Bigger Worry? - K. Hendricks or L. Castillo or P. Corbin?/C. Biggio or Jeff McNeil/Soler or M. Yastremski/Josh Bell or Miguel Sano 3. Finally … a HR for G. Torres. …
Baseball Elite Podcast: May 8, 2021
Elite Fantasy Network · Baseball Elite Podcast: May 8, 2021 Baseball Elite Podcast, May 8, 2021 Here’s ‘The Starting 9’ for today’s show … 1. Player Profile – John Means/Wade Miley 2. First pitch strike percentage – MLB Average around 60%/Boyd (73.4)/Irvin (70.8)/Pineda (68.7)/C. Martinez (68.2)/Gomber (67.3)/Eflin (67.0) … Snell (55.8) 3. Starting Pitching numbers 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.
Vlad’s FAAB Values: Week 7
SUNDAY UPDATE: A few pitching schedule changes which affects our priority setting. Adbert Alzolay is scheduled for just one game this week at Cleveland then v WAS / @ STL the following week. I don’t think you ‘break the bank’ on him in 12-team formats unless your waiver wire is barren and you can really 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: Hitting By Time Period
Ray Flowers takes a look at hitters the last two weeks. Which guys are rolling along and producing big time numbers in each of the traditional five categories (avg-hr-rbi-runs-sb)? He also goes a bit further back by taking a look at player production since the start of last season. THE LAST TWO WEEKS Here 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.
Ray’s Ramblings: Pitching & Rookies
Ray takes a look at the pitching landscape. Who has improved? Who is struggling? Which guys are enacting changes that have altered their outlook for the season? At the end of the piece, he talks about rookies and what is needed for them to have success in 2021. PITCHING Chris Bassitt just keeps getting outs. 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.
2021: Early Home Run Returns
It’s still early. I know you are tired of hearing that, but it is true. Still, we can certainly start to figure out what the landscape of the season is shaping up to look like. First, we will look at how the league is doing in the old homer category. Then, we will take 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 Ramblings: Injuries & Stuff
It seems like all there is each day is injuries, poor performances from guys we expect to be good, and strong performances from guys we didn’t expect much from. I’m exaggerating of course, but you get the point I’m sure. There was a no-hitter too in case you somehow missed it. HITTERS Akil Baddoo has 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: April NL Observations
Here is the second part of my April Observations piece as I break down each National League teams’ offense and pitching from a fantasy perspective (most stats listed through Wednesday 5/5 games). NL EAST The division has been a mess with a ton of rainouts and postponed games. While most MLB teams have played 28 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: Batting Average and CTBA
About a month ago, jeez it has already been that long, I talked about a newer way to look at batting average to try to put some more context in to what we were seeing on the ballfield. In this article we will revisit Shawn Child’s CTBA and see where things sit here on May 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.
Baseball Elite Podcast: May 5, 2021
Elite Fantasy Network · Baseball Elite Podcast: May 5, 2021 Here’s ‘The Starting 9’ for today’s show… 1. Everyone is at risk! deGrom (lat) hurt and Yelich (back) … again 2. What’s up with Francisco Lindor? 3. L. Robert (hip) out for 3-4 months … CWS signs Brian Goodwin 4. MLB News/Notes – TOR returning 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: Happy Cinco de Mayo
Guys are hurt everywhere. Some short, some long-term. Is Meadows disappointing? Expectations with Chisholm? Did you see that Cease kid? What about Lynch? What is going on with guys like Matz and Montas? Anything to see with Patino and Velasquez? HITTING Jorge Alfaro (hamstring) is now running and doing catching drills. Sounds like he could 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 the Hell – Pitchers?
Last week I touched on a series of hitters and listed whether or not you should be holding or dropping them? This week, in this piece in fact, I will do the same thing expect I will be focused exclusively on the arms. Jake Arrieta has his best K-rate in four years. It is still 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: Keeping Track of Things
A quick review of Astros bats is followed by the demotion of Hiura. Then we have some injury updates for guys like Mondesi and Robert. On the pitching front, guys like Berrios and Giolito are mentioned, as are Javier, Kluber, Martinez, May, McClanahan, Sheffield and Urena. HITTERS Three Astros to start things off… Jose Altuve 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.
2021: The Closer Grid, Week 6
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 last season). Regardless, we want/need 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 5/3: May Rankings Update
Elite Fantasy Network · Ray’s Rundown 5/3: May Rankings Update Ray Flowers discusses the rankings update from May 1st. How does he put the rankings together? What is the plan/philosophy in putting the rankings together? How should you be evaluating players? Is it time to break down a player and completely reassess their outlook? How 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.
Baseball Elite Podcast: May 3, 2021
Baseball Elite Podcast, May 3, 2021 Here’s ‘The Starting 9’ for today’s show… 1. Mayday! Mayday! - D. May (arm) could be done for May.NOTE: After the podcast, news came out that May has a damaged UCL. 2. Player Profile - Daniel Lynch 3. Waiver Wins (SXM $Bids) - Dn. Lynch ($17), Staumont ($124), W. Calhoun ($39), T.…
Vlad’s FAAB Values: Week 6
SUNDAY UDPATE A few updates since Saturday. Most important one is that Shane McClanahan appears to be lining up to pitch this Tuesday, which means two starts and that his price may well be higher. Michael Wacha pitched a few innings in relief on Sunday which now bumps him to next weekend. One thing to 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.
Baseball Elite Podcast: May 1,2021
Elite Fantasy Network · Baseball Elite Podcast: May 1,2021 Baseball Elite Podcast, May 1, 2021 Here’s ‘The Starting 9’ for today’s show… 1. After One Month – Overall Fantasy Value – Top 12 – Acuna, Martinez, Buxton, Ohtani, Vlad, Trout, Bryant, G. Cole, J. Turner, N. Cruz, Merrifield, deGrom 2. After One Month – Positional 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.
2021 MLB MAY RANKINGS UPDATE
The first of every month, all regular season long, Ray Flowres updates his rankings. He doesn’t just tweak a guy or two. He reworks the entire rankings list for each and every position. So look for a full on rankings redo every single month on the first of the month (May 1st, June 1st, July 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 The Hell?
The month of April is just about over, so it is time to start looking into players with the intention of deciding whether they are hold or drops. We’re going to assume that you are in a 12-team mixed league that has 14 starting hitters, nine starting pitchers and seven bench spots. Why are 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 Ramblings: No NFL Talk Today
The NFL draft is everywhere. Today though, in this piece, it is all baseball. Youngsters like Franco/Witt are in here. Struggling infielders. Guys getting hurt. Hurlers who are moving up, and some who are unfortunately going down. HITTERS Jesus Agular had two walks and a bomb Wednesday and I’m starting to get questions about him. 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: April AL Observations
A fantasy baseball life for me, yo ho…yo ho! Isn’t this bliss? Getting to watch baseball games every day, strategizing and setting lineups, FAAB bids to make, Twitter victory laps to take. Nothing makes me happier and something tells me you feel the same way. We’re through the first month which is roughly 15 percent 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.
Batted Ball Data & The Hitter
Let’s look at the early batted ball data with the batters. What numbers are popping? Are some of those early season surgers hitting the ball hard or have they been rather fortunate? What about stragglers… should they be performing better than it appears on the surface. *To qualify a batter must have 38 batted ball 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.