Ray's MLB Ramblings
Ray’s Ramblings: 2022 Review – Homers & Pitchers
In a previous article we talked about the home run and the batter, the natural way to look at the homer question. But what about the men who allow the homer? Which men were blasted by the big fly and which men kept the ball in the yard with high levels of success in 2022? HOMERS…
Ray’s Ramblings: 2022 Review – Homers
As we continue our look around the diamond with some light hearted analysis, it is time to delve in to the homer. This piece will look at the homer for batters while a following piece will look at the big fly and the pitcher. HOMER LEADERS NameTeamGPASLGISOHRAaron JudgeNYY1576960.6860.37562Kyle SchwarberPHI1556690.5040.28646Pete AlonsoNYM1606850.5180.24640Mike TroutLAA1194990.6300.34740Austin RileyATL1596930.5280.25538Yordan AlvarezHOU1355610.6130.30637Christian WalkerARI1606670.4770.23536Paul GoldschmidtSTL1516510.5780.26035Mookie BettsLAD1426390.5330.26435Rowdy TellezMIL1535990.4610.24235Matt…
Ray’s Ramblings: 2022 Review – Getting On Base
Ultimately, the name of the game in baseball is to win games. You do that by accomplishing a lot of things through the course of nine innings, but if we boil everything down to the basics, what are we left with? The single more important thing in baseball is… the out. Once you are out…
Ray’s Ramblings: Negatives – Loses & Blown Saves
We often celebrate the success of player in the game of fantasy baseball, but we also need, or at least some of us want, to celebrate the toilet bowl efforts as well. This will be a quick look at who picked up the loss or the blown save with the most frequency in 2022. THE LOSS Here…
Ray’s Ramblings: Troubles & Movies
This one might be a day late and a dollar short, but if you are still looking for a few good scares with Halloween gone, I’ve got some flicks for you to watch. There’s also baseball talk in here as we review Troubles for 2022. WHERE DID THE IDEA COME FROM? Years ago, I glanced at my…
Ray’s Ramblings: 2022 World Series Preview
It’s time for a quick preview of the upcoming 2022 World Series against the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies. Some quick hitting data points to get your whistle ready to blow as we head into November baseball. https://twitter.com/slangsonsports/status/1586086412012687363 The Astros won 106 games this season while the Phillies won 87. That is the second largest games won…
Review: 2022 Bullpen Talk
Who did what when it came to the saves column in 2022? Let’s review the men who excelled, or at least posted, double digit saves totals this season. 40 SAVES NameTeamWLSVGIPK/9BB/9HR/9LOB%ERAxERAFIPxFIPEmmanuel ClaseCLE34427772.29.541.240.3772.30%1.361.971.982.18Kenley JansenATL5241656411.953.091.1376.10%3.382.343.213.46 There were two men with 40 saves: Emmanuel Clase 42 and Kenley Jansen 41. That was Clase’s first season of 25 saves and the fourth…
Ray’s Ramblings: 2022 AL East Review
As we wrap up the 2022 fantasy baseball season, we’re gonna check in with all six divisions. We will choose a HIT and MISS on the hitting side, and pitching side, for all the teams in each division. So, this list isn’t simply populated by guys who tore a knee or blew out an elbow,…
Ray’s Ramblings: 2022 AL Central Review
As we wrap up the 2022 fantasy baseball season, we’re gonna check in with all six divisions. We will choose a HIT and MISS on the hitting side, and pitching side, for all the teams in each division. So, this list isn’t simply populated by guys who tore a knee or blew out an elbow,…
Ray’s Ramblings: 2022 AL West Review
As we wrap up the 2022 fantasy baseball season, we’re gonna check in with all six divisions. We will choose a HIT and MISS on the hitting side, and pitching side, for all the teams in each division. So, this list isn’t simply populated by guys who tore a knee or blew out an elbow,…
Ray’s Ramblings: 2022 NL East Review
As we wrap up the 2022 fantasy baseball season, we’re gonna check in with all six divisions. We will choose a HIT and MISS on the hitting side, and pitching side, for all the teams in each division. So, this list isn’t simply populated by guys who tore a knee or blew out an elbow,…
Ray’s Ramblings: 2022 NL Central Review
As we wrap up the 2022 fantasy baseball season, we’re gonna check in with all six divisions. We will choose a HIT and MISS on the hitting side, and pitching side, for all the teams in each division. So, this list isn’t simply populated by guys who tore a knee or blew out an elbow,…
Ray’s Ramblings: 2022 NL West Review
As we wrap up the 2022 fantasy baseball season, we’re gonna check in with all six divisions. We will chose a HIT and MISS on the hitting side, and pitching side, for all the teams in each division. So this list isn’t simply populated by guys who tore a knee or blew out an elbow,…
Ray’s Ramblings: Wrapping Up the Regular Season
The regular season is over. An exciting post season awaits us, but let's start our review of what happened during a whacky and wild fantasy bsaeball season in 2022. LEAGUE/TEAM RESULTS The Rockies… https://twitter.com/psaundersdp/status/1577797512584466432 There was a lot of winning… but losing too. https://twitter.com/BNightengale/status/1577811227362951169 The Dodgers did some things... https://twitter.com/billplunkettocr/status/1577797477926809600 and check out this amazement… https://twitter.com/SlangsOnSports/status/1577830164599373824 The Mariners… https://twitter.com/shannondrayer/status/1578117226879754242 The White Sox have been astoundingly…
Ray’s Ramblings: The Final Day of 2022
It is the final day of the 2022 fantasy baseball season. Which relievers might be out of action today cause of workload? Who is on the cusp of reaching an important statistical milestone? This and more in this final day report. THIS AND THAT Here is the playoff roster for 2022. The #MLB postseason field 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: Couple Days Left
Some notes on the performances of batters of late highlight this piece as the regular season nears its completion in 2022. HITTING Akil Baddoo has hit .314 with four steals the last 11 games. If you are looking, desperately, for a theft, he might be your guy. Sean Bouchard has hit .441 with a .587 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 Days
Who is taking the ball? Are they throwing a full slate of pitches? Which batters are surging under your nose? Some tips for the final few days of the 2022 fantasy baseball season. HITTING Will Brennan had two hits Sunday including a three run blast. He’s hitting .344 with a homer and two steals in 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 26
It is the final waiver run of the 2022 fantasy baseball season (some of you may not have a run this week because your league decided to run a 10 day final period). To that end, one more time, we are scouring the waiver-wire for the best possible additions you could make to your fantasy 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 Friday
The final Friday of the 2022 Fantasy Baseball season is upon us. The finish line is approaching quickly, isn’t it? Some tidbits o’ data are included in this one including some data on one of the biggest offensive prospects in the game of baseball getting his shot. HITTINGJo Adell needs to be traded this offseason. 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: Just Days Left
There’s plenty of news still stirring in MLB, and Ray Flowers will take some time to hit on some of the more interesting tidbits for those of you still trying to have success in fantasy baseball. HITTINGJose Iglesias is back in action for the Rockies. He’s a light play, no power or speed, but 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.
Ray’s Ramblings: A Week Left
There are precious few days left in the baseball season. Every at-bat, every inning, matters. Some news of note the last 24 hours is included here including a power prospect blasting homers, an unheralded prospect who keeps getting on base, veterans who are in and out of the lineup and a couple of hurlers who 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 the Ball Well
Let’s take a look at the last month. Who is hitting the ball hard and who isn’t? It’s not the only game in town, in the ball hard, but it certainly helps you to produce offense the harder you hit it, right? Let’s go. *Data through September 25th from Fangraphs, minimum 60 plate appearances. LAUNCH 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 Time Is Now
Time is short, and information is needed. Who is trending up? Who is trending down? Who was demoted to the minors? Who is hitting third today? What about on the hill – what the heck are teams doing on the bump? HITTING C.J. Abrams was moved up to second in the batting order today, 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 25
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.