Today the second leg of the Real Madrid vs Juventus UEFA semi-finals will be played. Count on yours truly tuning in to hopefully watch Juve advance.

On today’s agenda:
1. I still like Stephen Strasburg
2. Matt Moore’s progression
3. George Springer’s return
4. Streaming Pitching Options
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Yesterday marked the 10 year anniversary of the Leeroy Jenkins video. While not a WoW player myself (shocking, I know) this video was inescapable back in the day.

On today’s agenda:
1. Time to buy Adam Eaton
2. Maikel Franco watch
3. Streaming Pitching Options
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Since the May 10 Roto Riteup falls on a day where the despicable capable Zach Sanders is responsible for it, I’ll use today to note The Starting Line’s second album, Based on a True Story, was released on May 10, 2005. Somewhat off-topic, Sanders made a joke on Twitter the other day about the two of us creating a podcast and I begrudgingly decided to hear him out. I’m just not sure the world is ready for our potential podcast.

@davidwiers Roto Riteup Radio! And in every episode I introduce myself as host and say that unfortunately you’re joining me.

— Zach Sanders (@zvsanders) May 5, 2015

On today’s agenda:
1. Don’t panic over Corey Kluber
2. Michael Bourn to be platooned
3. Yasmani Grandal’s big day
4. Streaming Pitching Options
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In addition to yesterday marking the 11th year since Friends wrapped up, May 6 also signifies the sixth year mark since the final episode of the original eight seasons of Scrubs. The last few minutes of the episode My Finale ranks among favorite sitcom endings of all time.

On today’s agenda:
1. The return of Coco Crisp
2. J.J. Hardy offers infield power
3. Noah Syndergaard watch
4. Streaming Pitching Options
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Last week I posted the AL OF tiered rankings for May and used my favorite films from 2014 as tier labels. In the comments section I briefly discuses with one reader, The Theory, about my enjoyment seeing fellow South Koreans get their shot in Hollywood. I suggest seeing The Good, the Bad, the Weird — currently available on Netflix — as I really enjoyed it.
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Today marks the 11th year since Friends ended. Though I didn’t watch the show regularly — my sister loved it, so I would catch episodes here and there — Chandler was the best character.

On today’s agenda:
1.  Shane Greene struggles
2. Brandon Morrow to the disabled list
3. Welcome back, Scooter Gennett
4. Streaming Pitching Options
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I’m not sure how Zach Sanders allowed Star Wars day to go by without a word about it, especially seeing how we’re getting a new Star Wars film this year. Unacceptable.

On today’s agenda:
1. Alex Cobb encounters a setback
2. Consider Yunel Escobar
3. Quick thoughts on Chase Whitley
4. Streaming Pitching Options
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We’ve wrapped up the first month of the season! While none of my teams are currently in first place, I like my chances in most of my leagues.

On today’s agenda:
1. Buying Jon Jay stock
2. Mike Foltynewicz to start today
3. Love/Hate with James Paxton
4. Streaming Pitching Options
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Today’s Roto Riteup was fueled by late night coffee.

On today’s agenda:
1. Revisiting my love of Adam Lind
2. Rick Porcello’s strong outing
3. Time to drop Homer Bailey
4. Streaming Pitching Options
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Get hyped for another round of AL OF rankings! As usual, these reflect what I believe the hitters will accomplish the rest of the season, not necessarily what they have done thus far. For funsies I’ll be separating the tiers by my favorite films of 2014. Our own Brett Talley thought last year was weak in films, and I strongly disagree.

I really liked a lot of what I saw, but of course I didn’t see everything and some genres aren’t for me. With apologies to The Hobbit and The Hunger Games for me failing to see them, lets dive right in. (Note: I really liked all of the films listed here.)

Whiplash
Mike Trout
Jose Bautista

I really don’t mean to be boring here. I just loved Whiplash and Trout continues and should continue to do Trout things. Bautista jumps up a level because his surrounding cast is incredibly strong. His counting stats could look bonkers at the end of the season, though I am keeping an eye on the uptick in his K%.
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