The D’backs have Robbie Ray, and are calling up Alex Young. David Price continues to generate outs. John Means is just about ready to return for the Orioles. Lyles should return for Pirates, but he hit the shelf while on a big-time skid. Mahle and Heaney have both hit the skids a bit. Marco Gonzales […]
Ray’s Ramblings: Injuries & Lineup Decisions
Tim Anderson is hurt, and he’s going to miss substantial time with that ankle holding him back. What will the White Sox do in his absence? Is there anything to worry about with the slumping Josh Bell? Giancarlo Stanton is hurt again. Should anyone be surprised? The Marlins and the Padres pitching rotations could be […]
BURR 2019: Week 14
Bullpen Usage & Reliever Ratings, or BURR, is an idea that Flowers and Mans have been playing around with since the 2017 season. The reason for their focus is simply that bullpens are a more important part of the modern game than ever before. You know what we mean. Whereas at one time starting pitchers threw 220 […]
2019 Catcher Review – June 26th
Just as we’re taking an in-depth look at bullpen with our BURR metric, we think it’s important to breakdown the catcher’s position as well. Normally we just worry about the offensive side of the game, but as we move to the next level of analysis we’re looking more and more at the importance defensive side […]
Hot/Cold: Week 14
We’re at the point of the season that we kinda know who players are. At least we think we do. Are they performing up to expectations or are the struggling to live up to the hopes placed on their shoulders? That said, do we really “know” who players are? Is it possible that the guy […]
Ray’s Ramblings: Mound Mavens, June 25th
Homer Bailey is performing, but can you trust him? Luis Castillo is a sell now candidate? Merrill Kelly has been effective, in particular of late. Kikuchi has become a pitching machine. Mikolas has been effective, nothing more. Miley is showing some signs of crumbling. Paddack has the yellow flags a waving. Pineda just can’t seem […]
Prospect Watch 2019: Week 14
Each week we will try to give a quick update on each of the top-40 minor leaguers that could help out in the fantasy game in 2019. Of course, there is an element of uncertainty with all of this as we never quite know when a team will decide to call up a youngster or […]
Ray’s Ramblings: June 24, A Look Around
Yordan Alvarez has been absurdly good. J.P. Crawford is another young hitter who is performing. Machado is on fire, while Austin Hedges has been the exact opposite for the Padres. Jose Martinez and Eric Thames aren’t seeing huge at-bats, but both men have been very effective when in their perspective lineups. Austin Meadows – star […]
2019 Player Profile: Bobby Bradley
The Indians need offense, so they made the move over the weekend to call up one of their best power bats in Bobby Bradley. The name might be boring an uninteresting, but that doesn’t mean the game is. What do we have with power-hitting Bobby Bradley? 23 years old Bats/Throws: Left/Right Height/Weight: 6’1”, 225 lbs […]
Ray’s Rundown – 6/22
Frankie Montas suspended 80 games – PEDs. Can’t perform in the playoffs either. (2) Story and Mondesi hurt – break down the SS position and options (Brendan Rodgers, Kevin Newman, Hanser Alberto, Nicky Lopez, Brock Holt, Lourdes Gurriel, Marcus Semien). (3) What is wrong with Blake Snell? (4) Waiver-wire: HITTERS (Zack Collins, Ryan McMahon, Dennis […]
