Though an exact date proved impossible to pin down, in September of 2000 an unknown piano rock band started distributing their independent record, Ready…Break, at their local shows. In the 13 years since, Something Corporate has gone on to sell over 1 million records (as of 2010) and has released two full length albums as well as two EP’s.

On today’s agenda:
1. Neil Walker’s hot streak
2. Bad news for Carlos Gonzalez
3. Jason Castro’s knee sprain
4. Daniel Nava keeps hitting
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Apologies for the tardiness of today’s Roto Riteup. If Kanye West penned these articles then you should be honored by my lateness (warning: language).

On today’s agenda:
1. The Baltimore Orioles have a new designated hitter
2. Welcome back, Angel Pagan
3. Evan Gattis gets sent down
4. Corey Kluber could return next week
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Happy National Marshmallow Toasting Day! This is undoubtedly the greatest marshmallow toasting scene in any baseball movie.

On today’s agenda:
1. Taijuan Walker to debut today
2. The Texas Rangers receive reinforcements
3. New bat(s) to Baltimore?
4. Yovani Gallardo continues to roll
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Today’s Roto Riteup was written while enjoying a sugar cookie from Panera Bread and listening to (the Michelle Branch station on) Pandora. It’s a clear “Pan” bias.

On today’s agenda:
1. A rotation shake up in Kansas City
2. Stray thoughts on Felix Doubront
3. Welcome back, Alex Avila
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Thirteen years ago today the beginning of a great franchise was born. That’s right, Bring It On was released on August 25, 2000 and eventually launched four sequels. Does anyone else feel that? Brr, it’s cold in here…

On today’s agenda:
1. Welcome back, Lucas Duda
2. Derek Jeter to return tomorrow
3. Starling Marte to the disabled list
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On this date in 79 AD Mt. Vesuvius erupted, probably. Rather than dwell on that negative, this is a link to probably the greatest Mt. Vesuvius reference in pop culture history.

On today’s agenda:
1. Another quality start from Ricky Nolasco
2. Matt Cain to the disabled list
3. Eric Young’s hot streak
4. A streak of steals from Emilio Bonifacio
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Apparently today is Ride The Wind Day. The present author would much prefer Ride Wit Me (the radio edit version of the video).

On today’s agenda:
1. Potentially bad news for Wandy Rodriguez
2. Yet another blurb on Adam Eaton
3. Dan Uggla is scheduled to return
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Today is National Radio Day! Rather than a traditional radio program, the present author urges one to check out the Born On Third Podcast (warning: language). The podcast is done by three people whom the author would consider good friends and good baseball people. Of course the podcast itself is largely baseball focused, however it is prone to wandering tangents. They’re entertaining tangents, though.

On today’s agenda:
1. Albert Pujols is done for the year
2. Pick up Wilson Ramos
3. Brian Roberts‘ value
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After last night’s 14 inning game between the Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves — where Dan Haren got the save — a mid day nap is certainly in order.

On today’s agenda:
1. Brett Anderson’s uncertain role
2. Will Venable’s hot second half
3.Welcome to the show, Travis d’Arnaud
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Today marks the anniversary of yet another 90’s movie, one of the greatest movies of all time. If you haven’t seen it yet, go watch The Usual Suspects trailer and then the full film right now.

On today’s agenda:
1. Buy on Brandon Belt
2. Need steals? Look in Toronto
3. Alex Cobb’s return
4. So long, Rickie Weeks
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