6/4/18

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6/3/18

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Notable Transactions/Rumors/Articles (3:20)

• Brandon Belt on DL with appendicitis
  • Hunter Pence, Alen Hanson, Joe Panik, and Mark Melancon activated
• Chris Archer has a tight groin
• Who is the closer in Tampa?
• Julio Urias to return in late July?
• Zach Britton to be back early next week?

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Bud Norris didn’t have the best start to his appearance on Saturday, as he allowed a game-tying solo home run to Austin Meadows in a save situation to begin the ninth inning. Coming into the day he had allowed 3 ER over his last 3 IP but was able to successfully convert all 11 of his save chances. Despite officially blowing his first save, he was able to strike out the side. We’ll have to keep a close eye on him based on his results recently, but his 14% SwStr, 34% K, and 2.07 SIERA suggest that he not only has a long leash at this point, but would be a solid fantasy contributor even without the saves. He’ll need to rack up a couple more rough outings before his color is changed on the table. Rookie Austin Gomber made his major league debut prior to Norris’s appearance and hurled three scoreless innings with two strikeouts and one walk.

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Owning Edwin Diaz can be a wild ride. After his hot start to the season, he’s allowed runs his last two appearances causing his ERA to rise from 1.59 to 3.03 as a result. Prior to this rough patch, Diaz pitched seven times in a 10-day stretch from May 20th through his four run implosion on the 29th. Recalling last year, Diaz did lose his mechanics and the closer role for a brief period. In spite of the recent struggles, Diaz has a 43.1 strikeout percentage and saves in 19 of his 22 chances this season and WHIP still below one (0.91). His new teammate, Alex Colome could help share the burden of high leverage since the Mariners attract close games.

Since joining the Mariners, Colome’s recorded two holds and a save retiring nine of 10 batters faced. Prior to joining Seattle, Colome had notched 10 consecutive saves for the Rays. Due to the patience the team has displayed in the past with Diaz, his owners should not panic. But continued struggles will put pressure on Diaz who should benefit from the tutelage of Colome and insurance he provides giving Diaz a much needed break from over usage patterns. Read the rest of this entry »

I feel like we’re missing something at the Roto Riteup…..

Gleyber lost his shoe.

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— Cut4 (@Cut4) June 2, 2018

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Angels

• They have not been able to settle on a leadoff hitter, mainly because Zack Cozart (.232/.310/.395) and Ian Kinsler (.217/.286/.331) both haven’t hit. I wonder if the Angels may add a high on-base outfielder to leadoff.

Astros

• None

Athletics

• They are using the same platoon lineups over the past few weeks with Marcus Semien’s paternity leave causing some mix-ups.

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Shane Bieber made his MLB debut Thursday evening, throwing 5.2 IP, 4 ER, 8 Hits, 2 BBs, 6 Ks against the Minnesota Twins and it’s hard not to get wrapped up in the exctiement. Hype is part of the fun of fantasy baseball and Bieber’s was tantalizing with just 15 walks allowed in all 262.2 IP thrown in the minors. While his role moving forward is in question – the Indians don’t need a fifth starter until June 12th and it could easily be Adam Plutko – we were given a glimpse at a pitcher that will make plenty more starts in the future and I want to talk about it.

And I’m going to upfront about this one. No gimmicks, no teases, no drama for the sake of my own indulgences.

I didn’t like what I saw.

That may be a bit harsh and I’ll show in this article each nook and cranny of Bieber’s debut that hinted at something better, but there will be more about what makes me concerned from a fantasy perspective than excited for the future.

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6/1/18

The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is brought to you by Out of the Park Baseball 19, the best baseball strategy game ever made – available NOW on PC, Mac, and Linux platforms! Go to ootpdevelopments.com to order now and save 10% with the code SLEEPER19!

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Notable Transactions/Rumors/Articles

• Clayton Kershaw returns (3:21)
• Alex Reyes returns… then leaves again (9:28)
• Daniel Murphy won’t be activated this weekend (16:00)
• Rhys Hoskins fractured jaw (21:25)

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