SUNDAY UPDATE: I do believe it's clear as day that Riley is going to be the big prize. You'll see some $350+ bids on him with NFBC folks in both 12's and 15's spending over $200 for him. Moved up to fifth in the lineup today, which is great for his … Continue reading about Vlad’s FAAB Values – Week 9
Ray’s Rundown – 05/18
Every rookie in the world was seemingly called up this past week. Ray Flowers gives his breakdown of: Brendan Rodgers, Keston Hiura, Austin Riley, Nicky Lopez, Oscar Mercado, Willie Calhoun and Corbin Martin. Closers in Waiting, Waiver-wire HITTERS … Continue reading about Ray’s Rundown – 05/18
Best Ball ADP Values
Free agency has come and gone, and so has the Draft. Best Ball season is approaching full swing, and this early on is a great time of year to jump in with volume, as ADP hasn’t fully adjusted to the offseason moves. Here, I’m highlighting some best … Continue reading about Best Ball ADP Values
Dynasty Strategy: The Startup
The base of every dynasty league is the startup. Auction or snake, Superflex (SF) or 1QB, rookies included or not, the startup is by far the most important area of a dynasty league. A lot of teams' futures will sink or swim in the coming years … Continue reading about Dynasty Strategy: The Startup
Are Expected Stats Ruining Fantasy Baseball?
A few days ago, I asked the question What is Wrong With Fantasy Baseball? The response from many was that nothing is wrong (if you think that, you’re wrong). In this piece I’ll take a stab at something that I hope there will be more unanimity with – … Continue reading about Are Expected Stats Ruining Fantasy Baseball?
Ray’s Ramblings: Mound Mavens, May 17th
What is wrong with Aaron Nola? Ray Flowers does some digging. Bieber has been good, minus the homer issues. Duffy - is he ever worth it? Foltynewicz just can't seem to find what he had last season. Hendricks has snapped back, from some early season … Continue reading about Ray’s Ramblings: Mound Mavens, May 17th
The Closer Chart – May 16th, 2019
The 2019 season is underway and, predictably, it’s a disaster. Some teams seem to have no plan at all. Other teams are continually searching for answers to get the last out, either because of poor performance or injury. Very few are the situations … Continue reading about The Closer Chart – May 16th, 2019
2019 Player Profile: Brendan Rodgers
Brendan Rodgers is one of the best young prospects in the game. Toss in that he will get to play half his games at Coors Field, and you can understand the excitement that accompanies him. Reports are suggesting that the vaunted prospect will be … Continue reading about 2019 Player Profile: Brendan Rodgers
Running Back Receiving Touchdowns
For many years, I have been confident that RBs who score multiple (more than two) receiving TDs in one season will score less of them in the next season. This has been one of the surest examples of regression to the mean in fantasy football. The … Continue reading about Running Back Receiving Touchdowns
Offensive Identities 2018, Part III: The Passing Game (continued)
So far, I've looked at the basics of offensive identity in 2018 (plays from scrimmage; how many fantasy points (FP) those plays generated; how many of those plays were "wasted" from a fantasy perspective; and the relationships between wins and plays … Continue reading about Offensive Identities 2018, Part III: The Passing Game (continued)