Razzball Fantasy Baseball

Zen And The Art Of Fantasy Baseball: Virtuous Actions And Karmic Results REVISITED

grey@razzball.com (Grey Albright) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:00:58 +0000

The more I practice with this understanding of karma, the more I believe it holds true – in life, in fantasy, and in actual baseball. So for my final 2026-27 season article, I thought I would celebrate a couple of players who I think are working on the karmic path in the right ways – and slowly (though sometimes extraordinarily quickly, it seems), steadily getting noticeable results that have separated these guys into a separate class of players. We can expect both to be drafted higher next year than this year – and in the hitter’s case, maybe even first overall.

Early 2027 OF Rankings: Top 50

grey@razzball.com (Grey Albright) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:00:28 +0000

I am shifting gears this week and focusing on some very early rankings for 2027. I will start with a list of the top 50. The rankings are subjective, based on what I saw this season. They rely heavily on present value but factor in growth or decline. Please, blog, may I have some more?

Cards & Categories Ep. 156: The Fumbling First Round With Grey

grey@razzball.com (Grey Albright) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:15:39 +0000

In our 156th episode, Mike Couillard is joined by Mr. Razzball himself, Grey Albright, to discuss how disastrous the 2026 first round was and how it might impact preparation and strategy for 2027 drafts.

You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social Please, blog, may I have some more?

Rice Knocks The Starch Out Of The Ball

grey@razzball.com (Grey Albright) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:33:48 +0000

Yankees did a little preview of the playoffs for the Rays. They brought out their top bats and said, “This is gonna be so awesome if we meet the Rays in the playoffs and they actually start Mason Englert.” First off, the Yankees’ Chipper (present day version who can’t hit anymore), Ryan McMahon went 2-for-4, 5 RBIs with his 11th homer. Please, blog, may I have some more?

Chicago Cubs Top 10 Prospects For 2027 Fantasy Baseball

grey@razzball.com (Grey Albright) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:00:02 +0000

Chicago Cubs Top 10 Prospects For 2027 Fantasy Baseball Format = Position Player | Age on 4/1/2027 | Highest Level Played | Estimated Time of Arrival 1. OF Josiah Hartshorn | 20 | AA | 2028 Here’s what I wrote about Hartshorn on June 3 in Prospect News: Hurtado So Good or Frias From Evil: “Cubs OF Josiah Hartshorn (19, A+) has been playing center field in High-A: something of a surprise considering his six-foot, 220-pound frame. The switch-hitter has three home runs through just seven games at the level, slashing .400/.469/.800 with five walks and five strikeouts, bringing his season-long totals to 39 walks (18.7%) against 32 strikeouts (15.3%). He might be ready for his next challenge already and makes for an intriguing trade target in dynasty leagues. Perhaps it’s already too late to buy low, but you could probably still buy on the rise at a reasonable rate.” Flash forward three-point-five months and Hartshorn’s season has just ended with the Double-A Tennessee Smokies. He won’t turn 20 until February 2nd. In 83 High-A games prior to his late-season promotion, he slashed .297/.405/.560 with 18 home runs, 12 stolen bases and a 21.4 percent strikeout rate against guys who were 3.1 years his senior, on average. Impressive stuff. Don’t let your heart get cut here because the Cubs churn through a lot of good prospects, but this kid looks good.

J. Jones Making Mad Men Of Opposing Hitters With Sterling Performance

grey@razzball.com (Grey Albright) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:43 +0000

May the glory of the final start be all thy holds in one’s heart and take into next year for thy future breakout. [makes the sign of the cross, only it’s the sign of a baseball diamond]. One of the things I will miss the most during the offseason is the random ace outing from a starter and thinking, “This is the breakout that was foretold. Please, blog, may I have some more?

RCL Update: The Week That Was, Week 26, 2026

grey@razzball.com (Grey Albright) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:00:17 +0000

It was the week to realize, “Oh crap, I am sitting at 1250 IP and need to get to 1400! Let’s stream”. Everyone was streaming like crazy this week, to mixed results. It felt like every pitcher I touched turned to flaming garbage while Brayan Bello was tossing gems out of nowhere. Please, blog, may I have some more?

Razzball Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Can’t Hold Anything Back Now

grey@razzball.com (Grey Albright) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:15:17 +0000

Grey kicks things off by going on a rant about a CBS rankings email, and yes it was created from AI. Grey should learn to be nicer to AI since it’s going to rule the world some day. From there, we dive headfirst into the final stretch of the fantasy season, and you can’t hold anything back now, when every last point matters. Please, blog, may I have some more?

River Deep Ryan High

grey@razzball.com (Grey Albright) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:54 +0000

River Ryan (3 IP, 0 ER, 3 Ks, six whiffs, three on the change, FB averaged 96.5 MPH) was called up. He’s the first pitcher to be considered a top prospect while having a grandchild. River Ryan is so old that in yesterday’s game he was played by Kevin Costner. Please, blog, may I have some more?

Top 100 Starting Pitchers – Hey-o, Bello! Hold On To Your Hats And Cross Your Fingers, It’s The Final Week!

grey@razzball.com (Grey Albright) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:00:37 +0000

Happy Monday, Razzball faithful!

Before we get to the goods, it’s time to shed one tiny, salty tear for the 2026 fantasy season.

WAY BACK in February, when we were seeking warmth, green grass, and the optimism that comes with spring birds chirping their fantasy baseball song, this week felt like a thousand months away. Please, blog, may I have some more?