Guten Tag, Razzball Beings! It may be an “off” week for most of the league, but I wanted to share a few updates with you as we shift into the second half of the 2023 MLB season. First, did you catch the Home Run Derby and/or the All-Star Game? Despite a record-breaking performance of 41 […]
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So in honor of the All Star break, which is just beginning as I write this before heading off the grid with the family for a few days, and will be just ending by the time you read this, I thought I’d take this opportunity to see which players made the biggest leaps in value […]
Please, blog, may I have some more?Long-time readers of mine here at Razzball may remember this figure from way back in February when I did an article connecting baseball analytics to Russell Wilson’s wife. If you didn’t read that one, or better yet, want a visual refresher on Russell Wilson’s greatest accomplishment, you can do so HERE. In that article, I […]
Please, blog, may I have some more?How’s everyone doing without baseball every day? I’m doing great! I walked into a Chipotle and told them my latest score on that day’s Immaculate Grid, and when they didn’t know what I was talking about, I explained how I was typing in Billy Sample but it wasn’t showing up for the Rangers’ 30-steal guy, so I started writing a strongly worded letter, starting with “To Whom It May Concern,” but then I realized he might be in there as William Sample, so I tried that, but that didn’t work either! Finally, I tried Bill Sample and there he was! I then cackled for 45 minutes until the guy with the guacamole scooper sat me down and hand-fed me a burrito to get my blood sugar back up. One guy who’s got my blood boiling is Bryce Harper. He’s currently the third Bryce on the Player Rater! After Bryce Elder and Bryce Miller! If you were to misspell Bryce, Bryson Stott’s above him too. Bryce Harper is currently about as valuable as David Peralta, Mike Baumann and Max Fried. One guy you thought retired; one guy you know has been out all year and one guy who you think I made up. This sell isn’t meant to be shocking if you saw my top 100 for the 2nd half 2023 fantasy baseball. Could Harper’s 2nd half be better than his first? Naturally! And that’s exactly what you tell the person who you’re selling Bryce Harper. I wouldn’t trade Bryce Harper for a handful of hand lotion from a stranger, but I would go to our Fantasy Baseball Trade Analyzer and explore options. Anyway, here’s some more players to Buy or Sell this week in fantasy baseball:
Please, blog, may I have some more?Now with the All-Star Break come and gone, some of these players shouldn’t fooling us anymore. It used to be funny that Joey Meneses was batting .275 with three homers, but now it’s downright horrific. We used to dismiss the fact that Willy Adames was hovering around the Mendoza Line, but now (.206 average) he […]
Please, blog, may I have some more?What is up party people? Welcome to the second half. We should be in line for a thrilling sprint to the finish as some players and teams chase history. I’ll keep this short and sweet but here are my big guns for the rest of the season. Go out and win a championship or two.
Please, blog, may I have some more?Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer have launched a new pod, Cards & Categories, to discuss baseball from card collecting and fantasy angles! In this first episode, we cover our thoughts on the exciting 2023 All-Star Game from Seattle including the Home Run Derby and MLB Draft. Then we discuss our favorite baseball card sets of […]
Please, blog, may I have some more?When I was younger, I’d lie a lot, both to myself and others. Before you cancel me, these weren’t malicious and devious lies. They were lies born from either being high or embarrassed. I was swimming in the pool at my parent’s friends house. “Did you pee in the pool?” “Wasn’t me,” I replied, as the long green stream flowed from between my legs. When I got something wrong, I’d fight to the death because of my fragile ego. Or was it my Asian upbringing of anything less than an A being a disgrace to the family name? I kid I kid. My parents were super cool. Sure, they expected a lot from me, and got on me when I was lazy, but I was fortunate to not have Tiger Parents. Anyways, after many years, I became somewhat enlightened. The truth shall set you free. It’s okay to be wrong, for that is how we learn and grow. It’s okay to tell the truth, even though it may hurt or be embarrassing. Situations are resolved and respect is gained faster, and ultimately so is arriving at the truth. Earlier this season, I wrote a piece on Christopher Morel. But new data has been presented which has made me reassess the situation.
Please, blog, may I have some more?As a kid, I absolutely loved and looked forward to the All Star game. Grew up without money or cable, this along with the Saturday game of the week were the only chance I got to actually watch the best players, all at the same time! I’m a bit nostalgic for those days this year […]
Please, blog, may I have some more?Hey Razzball friends! A happy All-Star break to you and yours! I figured the break was a perfect chance to do a mid-season check-in on some of the players we looked at in those pre-season/early-season profiles. Today, we’ll head back to recap those preseason profiles with steals stats and information, along with Grey’s Top 100 […]
Please, blog, may I have some more?For this list, I used the players’ ages as of July 9, 2023. The cut-off lines for eligibility were 130 at bats for hitters and 50 innings for pitchers. Here’s a link to the top 25. 26. Mariners RHP Bryan Woo | 23 | MLB | 2023 I featured this guy after his debut […]
Please, blog, may I have some more?Hey Razzfaithful, back in the saddle after returning from a family vacation. With renewed clarity and a sunburn, I’m ready to take on a midseason review of my sleepers and deep dives from the early going. Call it a furthering need for authenticity. I do my best to practice this with my work and family, […]
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