Ray Flowers

Yasiel Puig was benched for his defense on Wednesday. Ray Flowers talks about that and a number of other observations inspired from Wednesday's play.

Yasiel Puig has cooled off considerably from his initial scalding rate. Ray Flowers discusses how to make that information actionable in this week's article.

Ray Flowers puts Mark Trumbo under the microscope. Do second-half splits matter?

Stephen Strasburg is among the starting pitchers that goes under Ray Flowers' microscope this week.

Ray Flowers fetes CarGo's 20-20 achievement and discusses others close to reaching that milestone this year, and talks about a few of the bigger names on the trade deadline rumor mill.

Matt Harvey is supposed to be limited to 220 innings this year. Ray Flowers believes he won't be allowed to go that high, and mentions other pitchers that might have an innings cap this season.

Guess who has outperformed Manny Machado this year? He makes Ray Flowers' list of players performing worse than you might think.

Ray Flowers passes judgment on five players operating in a fashion opposite that we expected. He says to buy Starlin Castro now.

Ray Flowers assauges the concerns of Kris Medlen's fantasy owners that are worried about Medlen moving to the bullpen once Brandon Beachy returns.

Ray Flowers tackles Justin Verlander's disappointing season so far. Is it really all about the velocity?

Ray Flowers discusses R.A. Dickey's disappoing debut with the Jays and hits the bullpen circuit.

What's wrong with Nolan Arenado, Kris Medlen and Rickie Weeks? Ray Flowers suggests the problem primarily lies with our expectations.

Can Dan Uggla turn it around? Ray Flowers discusses him and three of his other struggling teammates in Atlanta.

Ray Flowers sends a skeptical tone about Patrick Corbin and Didi Gregorius in this week's version.

Josh Hamilton has been awful this season. Is there any reason to think the good times will return with the slugger? Also, can Starling Marte & Carlos Gomez keep up their hot starts to the season? Ray Flowers gives his thoughts.

Mariano Rivera remains a timeless wonder, but there are many other shaky bullpens out there. Ray Flowers breaks it down and advocates for a new fantasy stat.

Michael Bourn still hasn't landed a job. Ray Flowers evaluates his merits.

Ray Flowers discusses the current pitcher free agent market, including recent signee Brett Myers and still unsigned starter Shaun Marcum.

Ray Flowers shares his opinions about the big Royals-Rays trade.

Dan Haren agreed to a one-year deal with the Nats that could make them awfully intimidating.

Jonathan Broxton's signing with the Reds has Ray Flowers pondering what the team should do with Aroldis Chapman.

Ray Flowers is skeptical that Melky Cabrera can approach his 2012 rate stats with Toronto next year.

Carlos Marmol and Dan Haren were nearly traded for each other. Ray Flowers breaks down each pitcher's numbers.

Ray Flowers discusses the career years from A.J. Pierzynski and Carlos Ruiz.

Chase Headley's breakout season was fueled by a huge second half.

Clayton Kershaw had a 2.10 ERA over the second half of the season, making a strong push for the NL Cy Young.

Ray Flowers discusses the year-end results from the 2012 closers pool, including another remarkable season from Craig Kimbrel.

Despite all the offseason turmoil, Ryan Braun has been the same player that he was last season.

Chase Utley has quietly been solid at the plate now that he's healthy again.

It's easy to forget what an impact we expected Brett Gardner to have this year. He'll return from the DL this week, though he won't be able to bat.

Ray Flowers examines the risks in overvaluing closers in fantasy drafts and strategies in drafting the right players.

Ray Flowers takes on Mike Trout's recent results.

Adrian Beltre and Mark Reynolds have been lighting it up at the hot corner.

Matt Cain has fallen off since the All-Star break and Tim Lincecum has improved.

Need a helpful addition for September? Key players are evaluated for the rest of the season.

Cliff Lee has a 37:1 K:BB ratio over his last five starts.

Ray Flowers what Carl Crawford really has done while on the field the last two years.

Don't be too alarmed by Carlos Gonzalez's August swoon.

How will the Nats handle Stephen Strasburg's workload down the stretch?

Evan Longoria returns from the DL on Tuesday.

Ray Flowers breaks down the Hunter Pence and Shane Victorino trades.

Ray Flowers takes on the Nationals' policy on Steven Strasburg's workload.