Diamondback's pitcher Robbie Ray is slated to start the second game of the season. With the injury to Zack Greinke, the Diamondbacks have had to re-shuffle their rotation, putting Patrick Corbin on Opening Day, with Greinke likely sliding to third in the rotation. Have Ray pitch the second game allows him to maintain his usual schedule. Ray has the skills to be a borderline elite arm all season long, but a game against the Rockies is a tough test to start to the season.

Contrary to previous reports, Diamondback's pitcher Robbie Ray may not pitch on Opening Day. Ray is currently scheduled to pitch Sunday against the Rockies, which would prevent him from pitching Opening Day on regular rest. Although the plans are not set in stone, there has been no mention of moving Ray's start to accommodate him for Opening Day. Ray has not been sharp this spring, allowing 10 runs in 13 innings thus far. However, owners shouldn't worry and should continue drafting him as a tier[...]

With the injury to Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke (groin), it looks like the Diamondbacks will turn to budding star Robbie Ray to pitch on Opening Day. Ray has done enough to earn the spot, posting a 2.89 ERA and 1.15 WHIP across 162 innings last season. His high strikeout upside and improving control give him ace upside in 2018. Ray owners can now look forward to an extra start or two over the course of the season.

RotoBallers Andrew Le and Matt Wilkes recently faced off to discuss two strikeout-savvy pitchers, Robbie Ray and Yu Darvish. ADPs for both pitchers are eerily close and we hope the following battle helps fantasy managers make a (slightly) more educated decision. In the red and black jersey playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks, standing 6'2" and weighing in at 195 pounds, from Brentwood, Tennessee, ladies and gentleman please give a warm welcome for Robbie Ray. Also in Ray's corner is his repr[...]

This column usually places a strong emphasis on regression, or why you shouldn't expect last year's production from a given player. Sometimes a player breaks out in a sustainable manner, however, making them a good investment even if you need to pay a premium based on the previous year's performance. Robbie Ray provides an excellent illustration of this. He always had elite strikeout stuff and added run prevention to his arsenal last season, yet many seem to be expecting his ERA to skyrocket [...]

This article references Robbie Ray and more! Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray believes that last year's performance was more of a floor than one of his best years, according to Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. Ray was second in the majors with 12.1 strikeouts per nine innings and third in hits per nine. Ray impressed with 218 strikeouts for the second straight year. Ray admitted a modification in his pitch selection; he rediscovered his curveball and eliminated the changeup and two-seamer from his arsenal. If Ray is ab[...]Keep on reading: Robbie Ray To Build Upon Strong Resume

This article references Adam Eaton, Alex Reyes, Dinelson Lamet, Ervin Santana, Jose Berrios, Lance Lynn, Lucas Giolito, Luis Castillo, Luis Severino, Luke Weaver, Mike Leake, Noah Syndergaard, Robbie Ray and more! The first year in the big leagues is full of ups and downs for most players, particularly pitchers. Adjusting to the best hitters in the world simply takes time, and many hurlers need multiple seasons to find their footing. Thus, identifying breakout candidates among second-year pitchers is no easy task, as the league has time to adjust to them just as much as they have time to adjust to the league. But doing so (or at least attempting to) is imperative for fantasy managers, especially dyna[...]Keep on reading: Second-Year Pitchers Poised for a Breakout

This article references and more! The Arizona Diamondbacks avoided salary arbitration with starting pitcher Robbie Ray (one year, $3.95 million), starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (one year, $4.825 million), outfielder David Peralta and infielder Chris Owings. Ray was excellent for fantasy owners in 2017 with a 15-5 record and 2.89 ERA, and he managed to strike out 218 batters in 162 innings. If he can keep his walks under control, Ray could once again be a top fantasy starter in 2018. [...]Keep on reading: Diamondbacks Avoid Arbitration With Several More Players

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray, who threw 34 pitches in the wild-card victor over the Rockies [...]