Ray's MLB Ramblings
2022 Rookie Review – Week 25
Every week we will take a look at the first-year players in fantasy baseball as well as those that might still be in the minors. 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? Will 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: Stretches of Success & Failure
Ray takes a quick look around the landscape and discusses some players that pop. Hopefully the reason is for their success of late, but there might be a few guys, we are looking at you Josh Jung, that are standing out for all the wrong reasons. HITTING Willy Adames is up to 31 homers after 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: Blazing Hot
Which guys are really working on their “A” game offensively at the moment? That’s the focus of this piece, though we couldn’t help also mentioning a few fellas who are struggling to find some traction. HITTING The most valuable player in fantasy the last two weeks is… wait for it… Elvis Andrus. He’s at .358-3-9-13 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 Ya Need To Know
Which lower-named guys should you be looking at? Are there any corner infielder rookie types that should be in, or out, of your lineup? What is the latest on the hill? Who is on the IL? Who is returning from the IL? Who nearly threw a no-hitter yesterday? HITTING Kris Bryant (back) took batting practice 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: We Are Still Playing
The stretch run is upon us. Which players are producing? Who is struggling? Does it matter if the guy is a big, or small name, if he is producing? No, not really. HITTING Yordan Alvarez has four homers in three games, four homers in five games and five homers in seven games. He’s up 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.
2022 MLB FAAB Values: Week 24
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: This and That Friday
Albies is back. Which AL Central shortstop is on fire? Which Rockie could be added this week off waivers? Lynn, Marquez and McClanahan rolling, plus a potential WW add on the bump. HITTING Ozzie Albies is back with the Braves. He will likely get rested a day or two short-term, but he’s now the full-time 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: Are You Missing It?
Are there a few bats that are producing at high levels right now that might be on your waivers? Yep. Are there players you are rolling out there every day that maybe you should pull back on a bit? Yep. What about these arms with mounting workloads and those trying to work through, or make 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: Hurlers the Last Month
Last week we looked at some hitter data from Statcast, so this week we will take a look at pitcher performance the last 30 days. To qualify for inclusion in the study a guy needs to have thrown 20 innings which is an admittedly pretty low bar to allow a lot of fellas qualification. *Stats 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: Some Up, Some Down
Who is hot? Who is cold? Who is taking a walk? Who is making contact? Who is producing offense while qualifying at multiple spots? Don’t worry, there is some pitching talk in here too. HITTING Ronaldo Acuna had two hits and steal last night. He’s up to a damn impressive 28 steals in just 102 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 Musings
We have some smaller name players who are streaking offensively, and they deserve a pat on the back. Who is the NL ROY? Who are stealing bases the last month? Did you see all those hurlers get blown up over the weekend? Updates on potential Cy Young winners as well. HITTING CJ Abrams has 15 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 23
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: A Quick Hitter
Down and dirty. Let’s get after it. Ray Flowers fires some baseball thoughts in this quick-hitting piece for FG.com. Dylan Cease starts today… Dylan Cease is 9-4 with a 1.23 ERA (15 ER/109.1 IP) over his last 18 starts, per MLB Network Gameday notes.— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) September 8, 2022 Eduardo Escobar has had 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: Hitting The Ball Hard
Let’s take a look at the last 30 days. Who is hitting the ball hard? Who is consistently putting the barrel on the old baseball? That will be the focus of today’s piece.BATTED BALL DATA – EXIT VELOCITY *Through games of September 6th. Minimum 75 plate appearances. *Players in BOLD are fellas you might not 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: Fantasy Baseball Continues
Finally hitting is Bichette, and Abrams is trying to join the club. Franco can’t get over the hump while Verdugo certainly has. Brown and Nelson starred, Flaherty wasn’t too bad either and there’s a couple of notes in here about relievers who are streaking with little fanfare. HITTING CJ Abrams is heating up, punctuated by 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 Hitters
We’re coming down the stretch, pushing to the finish line, in fantasy baseball. Here are some of the tidbits that have popped of late that you need to know about. Jason Adam has three saves and three holds the last month with a 1.54 ERA, a 0.77 WHIP and 17 punchouts in 11.2 innings. 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 FAAB Values: Week 22
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 Ramblings: Fantasy Baseball Talk
What do we you need to know about rosters and the month of September? Who are some names you might want to be thinking about? There’s also the usual look around the league in here as we discuss hitters, and pitchers, and what you need to know. ROSTER EXPANSION AND CALLUPS In the old days 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 Ya Need to Know
What is going on with Acuna and Rizzo? On the bump, who should you be turning to: Marquez, Kluber, Manaea, Lodolo, German or… ? HITTINGWe talked yesterday about Ronald Acuna, but here is a further report on his knee. “They explained to me that this is just going to be part of the procedure 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.
Ray’s Ramblings: Monday Musings
Tattoos. Forearms. On fire bats. Usable arms. There’s plenty to discuss as the NFL season carries on, and we will hit a little bit of this and that in this piece. HITTING Ronald Acuna (knee) should return tomm. Acuña expects to be back in the lineup on Tuesday. The Braves decided it would be best 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 21
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: You Do You
Guys are getting paid, with Julio Rodriguez the next winner of life changing money. On the hitting side we have a couple of veterans who are streaking in the second half… and then we have Taylor Ward. On the mound, the Astros have a new closer and a revamped rotation. There’s also talk about two 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: Wavering Health & Performance
More bad news? Sure, there is some of that in here, but that is life in Fantasy Baseball 2022. There are also notes on some streaking players who might be primed for a pickup for a short ride in your starting lineup. C.J. Cron had another 0-for last night to drop his batting average 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.
Ray’s Ramblings: Good & Bad Arms
Who is hurt? Who is surging? Who is slumping? Where do names like Bello, Berrios, Webb, Singer and Luzardo fit into that bucket of performance? Also, just how good is Framber Valdez? Read on to find out. Shane Baz (elbow) is ready to ramp things up. #Rays Baz (elbow) said last check up went well 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.