Ray's MLB Ramblings
2022 MLB FAAB Values: Week 17
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: Good and Bad News
Andrew Benintendi was dealt to the Yankees. What does that mean for him, the Yanks and the Royals? A bigger story though is what is going on with the health of Mike Trout. We will dive into that storyline before shifting over to look at the men who throw the baseball for a living. BENINTENDI 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: Let’s Talk Bats
There are injuries, always, and today we talk about the situations with Bryant, Robert and Trout. There are also a series of infielders who have been productive of late. Which of Wendle, Garcia, Pinder, R. Urias and Voit are worth a closer look? Kris Bryant says he has plantar fasciitis in his left foot. 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.
Ray’s Ramblings: Let’s Talk Arms
We are talking arms in this piece. Are there concerns with guys like Walker and McClanahan? What about Rogers and Manaea? Those are the arms that highlight this piece. Jacob deGrom is making a minor league start tonight. You can stream Jacob deGrom’s fourth (and possibly final!) rehab start for free this afternoon:https://t.co/LBKW7SuECg— Anthony DiComo 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: Tidbits With Arms
Short and sweet today. Here are a series of comments on the men who fling the baseball at high speeds towards the men with a piece of wood in their hands. Aaron Ashby had a hell of a game last night. Aaron Ashby’s 45 called and swinging strikes tonight are the most by a Brewers 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: Surging Bats
Here is a heaping helping, or at least a few, bats that seemingly are surging for one reason or another. There’s some Debbie Downer stuff too – looking at you Bryant and Stanton – but let’s try to stay positive. Andrew Benintendi had three hits and a steal yesterday as he pushes for that trade 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, July 25th
This article mentions a star like Dylan Cease, but it is more about the mid to lower-level arms that you may be using, or considering using, in mixed leagues. Which if names like Bumgarner, Bubic, Kaprielian, Keller, Lyles, Smyly and Wood should you feel good about rolling out there? Hopefully you got out. If you 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: Batters July 25th
There are guys dealing with injury, and folks coming back from them in this piece. Hell, that is every piece anymore, isn’t it? Bell could be dealt. Is that a good thing? Bryant is finally tearing it up, while Tapia is doing the same in Toronto. The Twins might have some lineup decisions to 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.
2022 MLB FAAB Values: Week 16
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: The Games Are Back On
The game action is back, and our imposed period of slumber has past. Let’s get to looking forward as we continue on our treck to fantasy success in 2022. HITTING This is a great story about the history of a stadium. Jazz Chisholm has an issue, and it is going to be at least six 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: Expected Batting at Midseason
As we get ready to start the second half of the season, it is a good time to review batter performance in the first half. Which guys are doing better, or worse, than their raw batting average would lead you to believe? WHAT IS xBA? From MLB.com… Expected Batting Average (xBA) is a Statcast metric that measures 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 – Quality of Contact
There are many ways to assess success or failure on the mound, and to that end we’re going to look at expected weighted on base percentage for hurlers. What is it? What does it tell us? Who is recording good/poor numbers? Let’s dive in. WHAT IS xwOBA? From MLB.com. Expected Weighted On-base Average (xwOBA) is 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: First Half Zero – Pitchers
At the All-Star Break it is a good time to pull back, to take a breath, and to reassesses where your team is at, and how players are performing. In this piece we will do that by review the draft day cost of hurlers while determining who failed to match their cost to date, 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: First Half Hero – Pitchers
At the All-Star Break it is a good time to pull back, to take a breath, and to reassesses where your team is at, and how players are performing. In this piece we will do that by review the draft day cost of hurlers while determining who failed to match their cost to date, 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: Recent Odds & Ends
With an eye toward the last month, we will check in on a bunch of hitters to see how they have done. Trust me, there are a handful of names in here that are doing better than you thought, or at least better than since the last time you checked. What about Acuna… does 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.
Ray’s Ramblings: First Half Zero – Hitters
As we hit the midway point of the baseball season, and yes it’s past the real midway point, it is a good time to review the first half performance of players. In what follows we will note the players that struggled in first half, despite high expectations, and give a thought or two as 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: First Half Hero – Hitters
As we hit the midway point of the baseball season, and yes it’s past the real midway point, it is a good time to review the first half performance of players. In what follows we will note the players that had great first half, with low expectations, and give a thought as to whether or 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 15
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: Max Meyer & Other News
The Marlins are promoting phenom Max Meyer. He headlines a long discussion about hurlers heading into the weekend. On the hitting side, there’s talk about Jimenez/Trout and their ill health. There’s also a breakdown of a guy who is a base stealer… who might be on your waiver-wire. HITTING Sounds like a best-case scenario would 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: How About That?
Is this time for Adell to shine? Can Jimenez stay healthy? Is Iglesias a .300 hitter? Robert isn’t running and Paredes isn’t homering. Is that a word? What is the deal with Winker and Schoop? That’s in here too. Jo Adell has been recalled, and he stole a base and produced two hits last night 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: History on the Bump
Ohtani and Javier making punchout history lead the way. There are updates on Montas and Severino as well as struggling arms like Blackburn and Berrios, who may not be struggling any more. Graham Ashcraft allowed seven runs to the Cubs but then permitted just five runs against the Mets and the Yankees his last 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: Bats & More Bats
There are some fellas in here who are struggling at the dish, and not just for a week. There are also some hitters who are going in the other direction… surging offensively. Then there is a guy with more homers than Luis Robert, more runs scored than Josh Bell, more RBI than Bo Bichette 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: Men Who Throw The Baseball
Tons of arms. Tons to discuss. No frill. No fluff. Let’s just get to the pitchers. Aaron Ashby…. his fastball is getting hammered. .386 wOBA and .340 AVG as he’s leaving it up in the middle of the zone too often. Tons of punchouts, but his walk rate is very poor (more than four walks 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: Hitters and Pitchers Of Note
Let’s look around the diamond. Unheralded players having success. Batters who are hurt. Batters who are just – taking up space. Hurlers with surging efforts. Hurlers to be concerned about. Hurlers dominating thanks to adding a new pitch. It’s all in this Ramblings article. HITTING Luis Arraez is still batting .348 with a .420 OBP. 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.