RCL Update, All-Star Edition: Break Yo Self, Foo

July 14, 2015 | Our Leagues | 21 Comments

Break yo'self foo! No, not like the video... like in take a break from fantasy for a few days and just chill. I hate that baseball won't rid itself of this ridiculous All-Star break. I'm a fantasy player first. Seriously, what do fantasy baseballers get in return? We are left freaking out if our "guy" does well in the home run derby or our ace injuries himself/delays his next start by pitching in the mid summer crapbasket. Can the All-Star game be a bigger joke? I hate that they award the winning league home field advantage in the World Series. I hate having to read headlines about all the online ballot stuffing. Way to go internet... you blew it again. What I hate the most about the break is I get bored. Like a junkie waiting for a fix or a fat kid waiting for dessert, I need my games! I've been watching mediocre movies on Netflix and working on some new dance moves. What are you doing for the break?

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Top 100 for 2nd Half of 2015 Fantasy Baseball

July 14, 2015 | Fantasy Baseball Rankings | 757 Comments

by: Grey

Welcome, prematurely balding men and five women who are married to prematurely balding men and decided if you can't beat them, join them! Make yourself comfortable, this is gonna be a long post. Here make yourself some java. Okay, you just poured rat poison into your coffee. Don't worry, it can't be worse than owning Pablo Sandoval in the 1st half. Oh, you owned him and that's why you poured it into coffee! Now, I'm following! Hey, who's leading here? Well, whoever it is their taillight is out and I'm gonna have to make a citizen's arrest. Before we get into the top 100 for the 2nd half of 2015 fantasy baseball, let's just be glad our 18-year-old selves can't see us now, we'd get beat up! But our twelve-year-old selves would think we're the coolest! So, as with all of the other 2015 fantasy baseball rankings, take this list with a grain of salt. If you need a 2nd baseman, but an outfielder is above him that doesn’t mean you can’t trade the outfielder for the 2nd baseman. Also, things change in fantasy baseball. Daily. I could put Au Shizz number two on the top 100 list for the second half of 2015 and he could pull a--Well, we won't even mention an injury with Goldy. Why soil a good thing, ya know? This list is a road map for where I think guys are valued. It’s not the Holy Grail in the Church of Grey, that would be my mustache. This list is NOT (caps for emphasis, not aesthetics) where I see guys ending up if you were to take their first half and combine it with the 2nd half of their season. This is simply a list of the top hundred fantasy baseball players if you were to pick them up today. So while Carlos Santana did not have the greatest first half, he will appear on this list because I still believe. The projections are not their combined 1st half and 2nd half numbers; these are their projections for the 2nd half of 2015. I also liberally used our rest of the season Fantasy Baseball Player Rater. That’s right, we have a Player Rater that tells you what guys will do. It's like that camera from The Twilight Zone. Welcome to the future! Anyway, here’s the top 100 for fantasy baseball for the 2nd half of 2015:

Moore or Less Halfway Through The Season, and the Top 100 Starting Pitchers, Week 15

by: JB Gilpin

I've just never been a [player]Matt Moore[/player] guy... Uber-talented Moore has always gotten praise for his clean mechanics and smooth delivery, plus fastball, and solid slider, but it never materialized into good control and solid numbers. Those horrible, horrible walks... Moore's K zone looks like a star chart! After never ranking him favorably the past few years because of a 4.5 walk rate, yes 4.5, I thought the buzz for him off the DL from TJ recovery was too... buzzy. I'm at a loss for words I'm so confused! But I hadn't seen him pitch since hitting the DL after two starts last year, and maybe a reconstructed elbow can help. "He's more machine now, than man!" Well let's hope it helps the horrific walk rate! Here's how he looked yesterday hosting the Astros, along with ranks for pitchers for the second half:

SAGNOF Special: Second Half Steals Projections

July 13, 2015 | Closers, Steals | 49 Comments

by: RotoLance

For my "Rest Of Season" edition of SAGNOF Special, I'd like to start with a confession, or really more of an admittance: I'm in two Razzball Commenter Leagues this year and last year I was in one. Those are only the fourth, fifth, and sixth rotisserie leagues I've ever played in. This despite having played fantasy baseball since 2002. The reason is because I've primarily played in head to head leagues. One of the biggest differences between the two formats is the nuance involved in the tradeoff of various hitter stats (what one hitter can give you versus what another can) in rotisserie and it becomes much more important to not just realize where you are in the standings of individual stats but to try to predict/project where you will be by season's end. That's why I've chosen to give you some Rest of Season Steamer projections for the best base stealers. Use it to project your own players, to project your place in the final standings, or to scheme up a trade.

Podcast: “I Have A Tiny Chinese Man On The Tip Of Mei Dick Cutting My Hair”

July 13, 2015 | All Podcasts | 24 Comments

by: JB Gilpin

The Razzball Pod is back, I'm back, BABY WE GOT BACK! I survived the bachelor party with just enough time/remaining brain cells to catch up with Grey on his second half buy lows and first half fantasy MVPs. No, one wasn't Joe Blanton! I then run quiz Grey on some stats trivia, including some surprising league leaders. I love that Grey drops a "reading USA Today" reference. Nice one gramps! Here's the latest edition of the Razzball Baseball Podcast:

Be Right There, First Half To Finish This Post

July 13, 2015 | Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes | 578 Comments

by: Grey

As soon as you’re finished with this post, I want you to close your laptop, step outside and look at a bird in flight. Pick up a flower, breathe in its fragrance, sneeze from your allergies, wave to a neighbor and close your robe because you’re not just waving with your hand. How does that feel? Exhilarating? Then your dedication sucks! It should be a total bore. You should be more interested in whether or not I’m going to have a top 100 for the 2nd half of fantasy baseball tomorrow than what your significant other has been doing for the last three and a half months. Luckily, I will have a top 100 tomorrow, and your significant other can remain your fantasy team. Okay, enough hubbub on the tomfoolery! Yesterday, Rob Refsnyder went 2-for-4, 2 RBIs and his 1st homer as the Yankees called him up on Saturday to be their 2nd baseman. My middle infielder slot on all of my teams feels like the old adage, "Ridden hard and put away wet." If a fantasy team slot could catch an STD, my MI slot would be it. There might not be a starter on any team that I haven't tried once, thanks, Rendon! Refsnyder had seven homers and ten steals with a .290 average in Triple-A and looking at him, I'm immediately reminded of Pedroia. In other words, goodbye, Jace Peterson, hello, Refsnyder! Anyway, here's what else I saw this weekend in fantasy baseball:

Top 100 Hitters for the Second Half of 2015

July 12, 2015 | Fantasy Baseball Rankings | 184 Comments

by: J-FOH

Hey look, it's all-star week. Wonderful... stupendous... greaaaaat *said in sarcastic monotone voice* Real baseball? Blah! Give me games so I can play my game. I can't even go to Draftkings... or can I? *writes note to text Sky* From my many years of watching movies and television shows I have gathered that a play is in two acts. I could look this up, but I don't want the government thinking I'm going to plays. Speaking of the theater, I was watching Little Nikita the other night while I fought with my insomnia and was surprised when I found out that it was directed by the same guy that directed my Week 14th Update and this all star cast classic. Sorry guys... and girls, that was a whole lot of unnecessary, here is a good baseball fight clip for you, for putting up with me. Prior to the break, I had been ranking players by combining what they had done, what they will do, and to a small degree, their trade value. All in all, it was always looking forward. Today, I am traveling in time (but not really), to give you my top-100 ROS. Think of it as a clean slate for some, an endorsement of others, and a dumping on of those that I don't like for the second half. So put on your head band on and let's go to the future. Oh, wait, before moving on to the list I want you to know there is no creeper this week nor a frankencatcher. They will return next Sunday when we have full week ahead of us!

Ambulance Chasers, Week 15: The Buchholz Stops Here

July 12, 2015 | 2023 Fantasy Baseball | 9 Comments

by: Davidwiers

This is a unique time of the year as the All-Star break gives players some extra time off. Those who may have otherwise been placed on the 15-day disabled list will be able to catch a bit of a breather. Unfortunately there were several injuries that forced teams to place players on the shelf, some with six to eight week time frames. Consider this the triage version of the Ambulance Chasers as the lesser injury write ups will wait until next week. In addition to the players on the shelf, there are some replacement suggestions who should be available in most formats as well.

DraftKings: Get Your Fix In

July 12, 2015 | DraftKings | 2 Comments

by: Geoff

I could open today's post by telling you it's the last day of games before the All-Star break. I could go on a long diatribe about how this is the last time you can play DraftKings for 4 whole days. But what's the point? You know this, I know this. You're already being inundated with mid season lists and awards and such. So instead lets talk about today's games and how to get the most out of your lineup. Days like today are not easy. First you're never sure who's going to be in the lineup. With several teams sitting stars involved in the ASG. Second even the participants that do play today could be pulled from the game in the 6th inning. All of this adds to the madness. Maybe the best thing to do is just play your favorite teams utility guy. Unless your favorite team is so pathetic that your utility guy is your team's all star. Ugh Red Sox. So enough with this introduction stuff lets talk about some choice plays. After all today's the last day to get your fix in. New to DraftKings? Scared of feeling like a small fish in a big pond? Well try out this 25 teamer of Razzball writers and friends to wet your DK whistle. Just remember to sign up through us before you do. It’s how we know you care! If you still feel helpless and lonely, be sure to subscribe to the DFSBot for your daily baseball plays.

Robotic Umps Wreak Havoc On 2015 Futures Game

July 12, 2015 | Fantasy Baseball Prospects | 108 Comments

by: Mike

It's the Futures Game! USA vs. the World, and this time it counts! That's right, at the Futures Game the youth of this fine country will take on the youth of the world in a game of based ball, with the winner claiming the rights to a new "spice" cache recently discovered on the planet Arrakis. MLB is hoping that this year's event will have fewer robotic umpires going rogue and maiming spectators. I wouldn't count on it, since they are using the same software as their MLBTV apps. Connecting to server...buffering 33%...playback failed...we're sorry that your child was thrown into a hot dog stand by one of our robotic umpires. Please accept this signed batting glove from Eric Sogard with our sympathy. At least this year we'll have hoverboards to get around on! Oh, and then there's the Tron-style jai alai match between hologram Pete Rose and hologram Bud Selig during the seventh-inning stretch! Wait...none of this is happening? The Futures Game is just some prospects playing an exhibition?! *throws computer across the room...sighs deeply* Fine, here are a few of the prospects from today's game you may not have heard of...I'll be in the garage working on my hoverboard blueprints.

Cron Air

July 11, 2015 | Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes | 45 Comments

by: Dan Pants

[player]C.J. Cron[/player] blasted two home runs last night to help the Angels to a convincing victory over Seattle. Cron has got it going on right now, after his 2-for-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI performance last night, he's got five homers and 18 RBI on the year and is batting a modest .255. Since being recalled from AAA Salt Lake June 29, MegaCron is hitting an insane .448 in eight games with 7 runs, 4 home runs, and 12 RBI. Cron Air, indeed! I've got nothing but praise for C.J. Cron right now, Nic Cage! High praise! Since his return to the bigs after struggling earlier this year, Cron has managed to raise his average from under .200 to a respectable .255. Also, dude is just 25 years and is a potential 30 home run hitter. He was batting .323 at AAA with 6 homers so there's little doubt that he belongs here. The only issue is the playing time, The Sciosciapath may very well play a host of other shmohawks as Grey mentioned when he told you to BUY this week. Methinks if Cron keeps hitting jacks he will force Scioscia's hand, and hopefully C.J. is Anaheim's primary DH going forward. Regardless, he is hotter than Rihanna's VEVO right now and if you are in need of power numbers, the young slugger has tons of upside and is worth grabbing in most leagues before he's going, going, Cron! Here's what else I saw in fantasy baseball Friday night:

DraftKings: I Feel Like a Young Philly

July 11, 2015 | DraftKings | 1 Comment

by: Bigfoot Paul

Today is 7/11! Be sure to go to your local 7-Eleven for the famous thirst quenching Slurpee. Remember to buy an extra one for your enjoyment while watching baseball all day. Take the kiddos with you and you'll be the coolest dad around. You can tell what my childhood memories consist of. Now that we got that important news out of the way, its time to focus on DraftKings. Over the past three games, the Phillies have faced Kershaw, Greinke, and Bumgarner. Over those three games, they've managed to crank out 2 runs. Today, they face Ryan Vogelsong. He's not the caliber of pitcher as those three, but you have to think the Phillies are deflated today, and are already planning their All-Star break vacation. It's not out of the question to stack those Giants' hitters as high as you can as they scored double digits last night. Phillies' starting pitcher Buchanan has a 0-5 record on the season with a near 9 ERA. But, I don't know if I'm putting my eggs all in one basket. If I'm playing a big money 'Guaranteed' entry, this will definitely be my plan. Click on and check out my other picks for today. New to DraftKings? Scared of feeling like a small fish in a big pond? Well try out this 10 teamer of Razzball writers and friends to wet your DK whistle. Just remember to sign up through us before you do. It’s how we know you care! If you still feel helpless and lonely, be sure to subscribe to the DFSBot for your daily baseball plays.