Fantasy Baseball is at a crossroads. Each year, interest in the game seems to wane. Take it from one of the few people who has been in this industry for nearly two decades working full-time, we have a problem with fantasy baseball. Last season, for … Continue reading about What Is Wrong With Fantasy Baseball?
Ray’s Ramblings: Mound Mavens, May 13th
Bassitt has been impressive for the A's. Freeland, hasn't for the Rockies. What are the concerns with German of the Yankees? Are there any? Two veteran lefties - Gio Gonzalez and J.A. Happ - are getting outs. Miley is getting tons of outs too, but … Continue reading about Ray’s Ramblings: Mound Mavens, May 13th
MLB Weekly Preview: May 13-19
Jeff Mans and I were sitting around the metaphorical campfire, singing “Kumbaya” and talking about baseball, the future of the fantasy business and days of old. He reflected upon his Fantasy Alarm days and then, Eureka! Like a flash of lightning, the … Continue reading about MLB Weekly Preview: May 13-19
Ray’s Rundown – 05/11
Ray Flowers discusses the following. Vlad Guerrero’s struggles vs. expectations. The same with Eloy Jimenez. What to make of Adalberto Mondesi’s amazing start? Dee Gordon avoids IL. Mike Zunino to IL - how to handle filling that catcher spot? … Continue reading about Ray’s Rundown – 05/11
Vlad’s FAAB Values – Week 8
Welcome to my weekly Free Agent Acquisition Bidding/Budget (FAAB) column where my goal is to have you confidently prepared to acquire the hitters and pitchers off free agency or waivers to make your team better. Like most everything else in life, you … Continue reading about Vlad’s FAAB Values – Week 8
Best Ball Winners & Losers
If you were to ask anyone who plays in a league with me what my most prominent weakness would be, the answer would be a resounding, “WAIVERS!” I love drafting, but let’s be honest here; when you’re in the thick of the NFL season, managing high … Continue reading about Best Ball Winners & Losers
2019 Rookie Tight End Rankings
Last week, the essentials were provided. Both Jeff Mans (Dynasty Fantasy Football Rankings) and I (Rookie Dynasty Rankings) posted Dynasty Rankings, and also, a Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft. If your rookie draft was last week, that should’ve … Continue reading about 2019 Rookie Tight End Rankings
2019 Player Profile: Lucas Giolito
A former first round draft pick, Lucas Giolito was at one point the top right-handed pitching prospect in all of baseball. Early in his professional career, Giolito tore his UCL and had Tommy John surgery in 2012. Since that point, his stuff has … Continue reading about 2019 Player Profile: Lucas Giolito
Week 7: Doing the Splits
There’s a lotta data to go over when it comes to the fantasy baseball season. Some of the data is important. Some of it is interesting. Some of it is, well, less than needed in many instances. That said, we’re going to, from time to time, hit on some … Continue reading about Week 7: Doing the Splits
Week 7: Vlad, Alonso, Mondesi & More
Vlad Guerrero has struggled to this point. Is there anything to be overly worried about? Peter Alonso was great. Now the game of adjustments has started and it's caused him to slow of late. The Mariners need infield help and that means J.P. Crawford … Continue reading about Week 7: Vlad, Alonso, Mondesi & More