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Ray’s Ramblings: The Catcher Position
The catcher position is where offense goes to die. There are a couple of standout types at the position, but the truth of the matter is that there isn’t much to get excited about here, especially for folks in two-catcher setup. We explore the options with the men who wear the tools of ignorance. 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: Friday Fun
There are names big and small to discuss. Abreu, Pavin Witt, Chapman on offense. On the hill names like Lamet, Weathers, Price, Muller, Howard and Gutierrez are highlighted. HITTING Jose Abreu has 23 homers and 85 RBI giving him a clear shot at a sixth 30-100 season. Alas, he’s batting .250 which would be 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: Aug. 12th Pitching Observations
It is all pitching in this one. There are a few notes from hurlers on Thursday. There are some numbers that pop in the bullpen and the starting rotation. There is also a discussion about expected ERA and what it is telling us about a whole host of hurlers. NUMBERS 1: The number of pitchers 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: Heaters and Injuries
On the hill, Montas, Harvey, Wainwright, Burnes are straight rolling. At the dish, Brinson and Santander are doing the the same. Can Harvey keep up his success? Can Quantrill? What is going on with the Red Sox bullpen? What is going on with Tatis? All that and more is included within. HITTING There was Lewis 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: Quick Hitting Analysis
We’re going quantity in this piece. Tons of quick hitting, soundbite kinda stuff as we talk about player health and player performance in the game of fantasy baseball. HITTING 2: The number of guys hitting over .400 since the All-Star Game – Starling Marte .430 and Rafael Ortega .410. 2: The number of guys 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 Rundown 8/11: Players to Target
Elite Fantasy Network · Ray’s Rundown 8/11: Players to Target I was thinking about doing an article this week with some players folks could target for a boost down the stretch. Had a couple of you post thoughts in chat about your deal dealing coming this week, so it seems like an opportune time 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.
From the Gut: ADP Review 2
In this week’s From the Gut, Vlad takes his second look at the 2021 ADP. 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: Upper End Performance
Belt is bashing. Buxton hopes to be soon. There’s a potential addition at catcher who is discussed. A couple of guys are heading to the IL. There’s a streaking outfielder. There’s talk of some arms and their health, some arms and their struggles and some arms and their success. HITTING Brandon Belt cannot stay healthy, 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: Strikeouts & Walks
In the preseason I wrote about the power of the walk and the strikeout in regards to pitching. I thought it was a good time to return to the idea and look at hitters. From the preseason piece… and remember, there’s lots of pitching language in here, though everything it still applicable to hitters. STRIKE 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 20
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 Ramblings: Rockies Rocking & Injuries
The Rockies have a couple of guys who are mashing. Updates on the health of Bichette, Bregman Robert, Schwarber and Tatis. On the hill, updates on Sale, Houck, Luzardo, Morgan, Gutierrez and Snell who may have, maybe, found “it” Sunday. HITTING Bo Bichette (shin) is being called day to day. Let’s hope that is accurate. 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: August 9, 2021
Here’s ‘The Starting 9’ for today’s show … 1. Has Zach Wheeler been better than deGrom this year? 2. Player Profile - Walker Buehler 3. Chris Sale is scheduled to debut on Saturday … what to expect down the stretch? 4. MLB News/Notes - L. Robert (hip) rejoins CWS today/Flaherty (oblique) expected back mid-week Soto (knee) still a question mark going…
MLB Weekly Preview: August 9 – 15
Get your game breakdown, pitching rankings and latest IL info to dominate Fantasy Baseball in Week 20.
Vlad’s FAAB Values: Week 20
Vlad takes a look at the Week 20 free agents and rookie call ups!! 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 8/7: Pitcher Injuries & Waivers
Elite Fantasy Network · Ray’s Rundown 8/7: Pitcher Injuries & Waivers Ramon Laureano was suspended 80-games. Fernando Tatis a CF? Mike Moustakas finally returns. Clayton Kershaw out until September. Shane Bieber out until September too? Chris Sale, one more start in minors? Noah Syndergaard update. What is Nate Pearson’s role? Randy Arozarena/Jarren Duran on Covid 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 Split Report: A Final Look at the Numbers
It’s time for one last review of the data that is crucial for setting your Fantasy Baseball lineups.
Ray’s Ramblings: Friday Fun-Day
Let’s get after it and talk some struggling hitters like Baddoo, Adolis and Ramirez. What’s the deal with this Olivares kid? On the hill, Castillo is back. Gallen isn’t. What is the outlook on Gilbert, Odorizzi, Matz, Ohtani and more? HITTING Akil Baddoo has had a solid season (.264-10-43-43-14 with a .803 OPS) and he 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.
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Ray’s Ramblings: Hitting the Last 30 Days
There are a lot of numbers that have built up over the course of the season to date, and with that tons to dissect. Those season long numbers might obscure recent surges, or falls, in players performance, something we will try and bring to light in this piece given that 30 days sure seems like 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 Updates
We’re looking at arms in this piece, from a guy who added five mph to his fastball last time out, to a veteran who is still getting outs despite a lack of velocity. We’ve got a pitcher on the west coast who is a mess, and a guy in middle America that has been 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: So Much Pitching
We’re going to focus on pitching today, and a lot of that will have to do with looking at guys who are on the IL: Boyd, Anderson, Ynoa, deGrom, Lauer, Cole, Montgomery and more. For the healthy fellas, we will look at Dunning, DeSclafani, Flexen, Puck, Chris Rodriguez and more. PITCHING Matthew Boyd might be 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 8/4: Let’s Talk Hitting
Elite Fantasy Network · Ray’s Rundown 8/4: Let’s Talk Hitting Jo Adell, nice start. Reds’ lineup is about to get messy with returns of Castellanos/Moose/Senzel. Austin Nola – sneak attack at catcher. Elias Diaz hits a grand slam. Sam Hilliard another homer. George Springer – he is good. Gregory Polanco tries to make a push. 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: Pitchers Moving Into August
In this piece we take a look at pitching. Guys in new places like Andrew Heaney. Youngsters getting a shot like Detmers, McClanahan, Luzardo and Mitch Keller. Veterans hoping to do some things like Brett Anderson and Chris Sale. Brett Anderson permitted a single tally over 5.2 innings against the Braves as seemingly every pitcher 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.