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FLB FINAL POWER RANKINGS

1.) CHICAGO CUBS (18-4) - The Cubs finish atop the FLB and will be the top seed for the FLB playoffs. They have exceeded all expectations this year and will look to carry their strong success into the playoffs as they search for their second FLB Championship. They will enjoy a bye week this week as they await the winner of the wild card matchup.

(Last weeks rank: 1)

2.) COLORADO ROCKIES (15-7) - Once again, this team does not finish the season with the best record. Still though, they lead the FLB in points scored and in many owners minds, they remain the team to beat in the FLB Playoffs. After winning the title in back to back seasons, this is perhaps the best Rockies team we've ever seen. Their first test will come in the form of the AL champion Twins.

(Last weeks rank: 2)

3.) MINNESOTA TWINS (16-6) - Vigneron's team has shown resilience and has continued to find ways to win all season. They captured their second AL crown and will have the 2 seed for the FLB playoffs. Despite their overwhelming success this season, there are many owners still questioning their ability to win come playoff time. But Vigneron thrives in this role, and don't be surprised if the 2010 champ shocks the world once again.

(Last weeks rank: 3)

4.) BOSTON RED SOX (14-8) - Despite an extremely inconsistent and frustrating season, the three time champs have posted a 14-8 record for the third straight season. They will have the 4 seed and the first wild card spot for the FLB playoffs. If this team can put things together they certainly have the talent to contend for a title. First though, they must get through a red hot Cincinnati team in a sibling rivalry showdown in the wild card game.

(Last weeks rank: 4)

5.) CINCINNATI REDS (13-9) - Despite a rocky season, this team continued to battle and have put themselves in the final playoff spot. Led by the league's most lethal lineup, this team could be extremely dangerous should they wind up in the playoffs. Storti is confident as ever as he looks to take down his older brother and earn his first career playoff win.

(Last weeks rank: 5)

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6.) SEATTLE MARINERS (12-10) - A very tough season in which Seattle endured dramatic ups and downs has finally come to an end. Unfortunately, they came up just short on a remarkable comeback effort after starting the season 0-6. After having extreme success in 2014 and starting this season as the overwhelming favorites, this team did not live up to their high expectations and had an incredibly disappointing season. Expect a lot of activity and movement from Freadman in the offseason in an effort to regain their success in 2016.

(Last weeks rank: 6)

7.) NEW YORK YANKEES (9-13) - A poor start to the season was too much to overcome for this team as they will miss the playoffs for the third straight season. They certainly ended the season strong though, as they won five of their last seven. It was just too little too late in an extremely competitive league. The key for this team moving forward is to get healthy and look to establish better consistency, especially from their franchise players. A frustrating season for the Yanks, but certainly a lot to look forward to with this squad.

(Last weeks rank: 7)

8.) KANSAS CITY ROYALS (9-13) - This team saw themselves get off to an incredibly hot start and were considered one of the teams to beat in the early part of the season. Then something happened and everything changed for the worse. A combination of inconsistencies from the front office, key injuries, and lack of production, lead to the Royals' collapse in the second half of the season. The commissioner sat Ringler down last week to talk about his future with the FLB. After a long talk, it does appear that Ringler will be back in 2016. After the meeting he had this message for the league.. "The Kansas City Royals are guaranteeing a championship in 2016."

(Last weeks rank: 8 )

9.) NEW YORK METS (3-19) - 2016 can't come soon enough for this team. Another disastrous season for Teggi as he finished with just a career low 3 wins this season. Lot of questions about the direction of this club moving forward. After back to back 9th place seasons, it looks like it may be time to bring in some youth and rebuild this roster from the ground up. However, the front office doesn't see eye to eye and aren't sold on that direction. Either way, something has to change as things clearly aren't working out the way they are now.

(Last weeks rank: 9)

10.) SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS (1-21) - It was a very long debut season for new owner Tyler Barry as he was given a tough task. This team has a lot of young talent and a lot to look forward to in the future. It will likely be at least a couple years before this roster fully takes shape. The focus is 100% on the future at this point and they must continue to trust the process. Only up for this team in 2016.

(Last weeks rank: 10)

FLB POWER RANKINGS

1.) SEATTLE MARINERS - Freadman's team dominated the regular season last year, only to fall just short in the FLB Championship. After a flurry of trades this offseason, they are revamped and ready to start fresh in 2015. An absolutely stacked lineup top to bottom has them once again as the favorites to win the FLB Championship. There is no one in the league who wants that title more than Freadman, and he's all in to win it this season.

(Projection: 17-5)

2.) COLORADO ROCKIES - D-Roy is coming off back-to-back FLB Championships and has kept the same core group of players together in hopes of a 3-peat. The past couple seasons they have managed to quietly get hot late in the season and make a New York Giants type playoff run. That won't happen this season though, as they have certainly gained the respect of the other owners. If they are going to make it three straight, they will do so with a giant target on their back.

(Projection: 15-7)

3.) BOSTON RED SOX - The three FLB Championships Storti has won are a distant memory. It's been 4 years since his last title and that was before the dynasty era. He hates losing and is hungry as ever to capture the highly coveted title once again. He carried on his strong pitching reputation by adding Kershaw this offseason, giving him a four-headed monster atop his pitching staff. Combine that with a few key lineup additions, and this team is poised for a big season.

(Projection: 15-7)

4.) CINCINNATI REDS - Perhaps the most intriguing team heading into this season. Coming off back-to-back seasons in which they've had successful regular seasons only to see first-round exits in the playoffs. A lethal lineup lead by Trout and Cabrera could become even more dangerous if some of their prospects can evolve this season. The question with this team has always been their pitching. They still are far from a top staff, but have made some big moves this offseason to land a few good arms. Expect an improved staff this season and another strong regular season. Can they translate this success to the playoffs is the question.

(Projection: 14-8)

5.) KANSAS CITY ROYALS - After a dismal first two seasons in the FLB, Ringler looks to finally show what he's capable of. Lead by some big bats and some strong pitching, he once again has what it takes on paper, but its a matter of translating that talent to the win column. I think this will finally be the year for Ringler and he will edge out a couple teams for a playoff spot. Once the playoffs start, anything can happen.

(Projection: 13-9)

6.) NEW YORK YANKEES - Shook has rebuilt his roster this offseason and has done a pretty good job. While he doesn't have many stars, he is really well-rounded and doesn't have many holes. If this team can stay healthy, don't be surprised if they sneak into to the playoffs.

(Projection: 12-10)

7.) CHICAGO CUBS - After back-to-back seasons of squeezing their way into a wild-card spot, this is the year they take a step back and rebuild a little bit. Still have enough talent to remain in contention all season, but in the end not quite enough to make playoff run this year. Couple years down the road this team could be legitimate contenders.

(Projection: 11-11)

8.) MINNESOTA TWINS - The 2010 champ is always in contention for a playoff spot. A Billy Beane type owner, Vigneron always finds a way to build solid, well-rounded teams without having many superstars. He finds efficient players who help him win match-ups. Once again he's put together well-rounded lineup and a much improved staff for 2015. Never sleep on this team.

(Projection: 9-13)

9.) NEW YORK METS - After dumping many of his big aging bats in the offseason, Teggi is not really in contention to win this season. The question is, did he get enough in return in those trades? Time will tell. The one thing he has going for him is a solid staff, lead by Wainwright and Scherzer. Don't expect much from this team in 2015, but hopefully they'll be back in contention in the near future.

(Projection: 3-19)

10.) SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS - New owner Tyler Barry has been dealt a tough task. Starting with a 2-20 roster from last year, he has his work cut out for him. He's already completely transformed his roster into young talent, including a couple massive contracts to young Cuban's Moncada and Tomas. It will be at least a couple years before this roster takes shape. Don't except much at all from this team in 2015 and maybe not even in 2016. Going to be a long rebuilding process.

(Projection: 1-21)

Q & A

COMMISIONER: D, how does it feel to win such a competitive league in back to back seasons?

ROY: Never would've thought it'd happen. I had such a slow start, I was starting to lose hope. But it seems my team is a late starter, and really turns it on late.

COMMISIONER: Did you think you could win again this year, after winning last year?

ROY: Yeah, at the beginning of the season I thought for sure I could, I essentially had the same team. Again it was a slow start, but my pitching really picked it up this year, mainly scoring Corey Kluber and Jon Lester.

COMMISSIONER: What team scared you the most heading into the playoffs? Who did you least want to face?

ROY: Of course Chad's team, he was on fire all year and had Kershaw and an incredible offensive lineup, including Nelson Cruz in one of the worst trades I've ever made in Fantasy sports.

COMMISSIONER: Hey we all make bad trades, but it didn't seem to hurt you too much.. What are your plans for the offseason? Do you plan to stick with the core that's won you two championships or are there pieces you would like to move?

ROY: Overall I'll probably stick with the core team that's won me two in a row. There are a few guys I could probably move, but with a lot of guys in or near the top 10 in their position it's hard to really make moves when they're all performing.

COMMISSIONER: Last question.. Will we see a three peat?

ROY: You can count on another solid run at the least from me. A three peat at this point isn't likely, however my team will be another tough matchup in the playoffs as it always is.

COMMISSIONER: Love it. Thanks for your time D, and congratulations.

ROY: Anytime Commish.

Owner Dylan Roy has won his second consecutive FLB Championship, defeating the heavily favored Seattle Mariners in a thriller. 

Past Champions..

2013 - Dylan Roy

2012 - Matt Chamberland

2011 - Jordan Storti

2010 - Levi Vigneron

2009 - Jordan Storti

2008 - Jordan Storti

 OWNER OF THE YEAR: Chad Freadman

Past winners..

2013 - Connor Storti

2012 - Jordan Storti

2011 - Matt Chamberland

2010 - Dylan Roy

2009 - Jordan Storti

2008 - Dylan Roy

After 5 straight seasons of Jordan Storti and Matt Chamberland battling it out, we finally have a new champion. In just his first season in the FBA, Logan Malik has captured the highly coveted FBA Title.

Past Champions..

2013 - Jordan Storti

2012 - Matt Chamberland

2011 - Matt Chamberland

2010 - Jordan Storti

2009 - Jordan Storti

OWNER OF THE YEAR: Matt Chamberland (2)

Past Winners..

2013 - Jordan Storti

2012 - Dylan Roy

2011 - Jordan Storti

2010 - Jordan Storti

2009 - Matt Chamberland

The Boston Bruins have won their 4th consecutive FHL title, defeating the Anaheim Ducks 8-2. 

OWNER OF THE YEAR: Jordan Storti (4)

Matt Chamberland and the New England Patriots have won their fourth consecutive Berrari Bowl after topping the Minnesota Vikings. They didn't have the best team this season, but they once again were able to find a way to win when it counts.

League champions..

2013: Matt Chamberland

2012: Matt Chamberland

2011: Matt Chamberland

2010: Matt Chamberland

2009: Dylan Roy

2008: Jordan Storti

OWNER OF THE YEAR: SEAN WHITE

First year owner Sean White has captured the Owner of the Year award, given to the team with the most successful regular season. A very impressive start to what should be a great career.

Award history..

2013: Sean White

2012: Jordan Storti

2011: Matt Chamberland

2010: Bobby Kinne

2009: Matt Chamberland

2008: Jordan Storti