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Chad Bettis Emerges

Prior to just a few weeks ago, Chad Bettis was an absolute after thought; he had struggled in previous chances in the bigs, even when pitching in relief, and didn’t seem to be a part of Colorado’s plans. A couple Rockies injuries and some ineffectiveness later, and Bettis has a sub-3.00 ERA in four MLB starts and a near 4/1 K/BB ratio. In order to get a better sense of what Bettis has been doing, I watched his start from last Sunday against the Giants, where he struck out seven in over eight innings of work.

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Roto Riteup: June 1, 2015

The author of today’s Roto Riteup will also have another piece up today on Chad Bettis that he recommends you check out with all your attention.

On today’s agenda:
1. Fun with arbitrary endpoints
2. Various news and notes
3. Streaming Pitcher Options

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Roto Riteup: May 31, 2015

Today’s Roto Riteup is written by that other guy.

On today’s agenda:
1. Khris Davis out with torn meniscus
2. Various news and notes
3. Streaming Pitcher Options

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Roto Riteup: May 26, 2015

If you were expecting a return to David Wiers at the Roto Riteup, I am here to make your day so much better.

On today’s agenda:
1. The Yankees had a day
2. A couple minor leaguers of note
3. Various news and notes
4. Streaming Pitcher Options

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Roto Riteup: May 25, 2015

I hope you are not reading this Roto Riteup as soon as it’s published, because you should be sleeping in and preparing for libations on this American holiday.

On today’s agenda:
1. Taijuan Walker’s struggles
2. Fun with arbitrary endpoints
3. Various news and notes
4. Streaming Pitcher Options

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Roto Riteup: May 24, 2015

It’s Sunday, so get your lineups in shortly after reading today’s Roto Riteup!

On today’s agenda:
1. David Wright diagnosed with spinal stenosis
2. Various news and notes
3. Streaming Pitcher Options

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Roto Riteup: May 23, 2015

Today’s Roto Riteup marks the beginning of Memorial Day weekend, and may yours be filled with animal parts stuffed into other animal parts and adult beverages.

On today’s agenda:
1. Wily Peralta and his oblique
2. The Mets’ six-man rotation
3. Various news and notes
4. Streaming Pitcher Options

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Roto Riteup: May 18, 2015

It is important for this Roto Riteup author to clarify that sitting around in your sweats spitting sunflower seed shells into a cup isn’t at all depressing or a cause for concern.

On today’s agenda:
1. Mike Wright’s debut
2. Corey Dickerson may need the DL
2. Various news and notes
3. Streaming Pitcher Options

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Roto Riteup: May 17, 2015

Today’s Roto Riteup author would like to inform you that non-crispy hash browns are an affront to Uncle Sam and everything he holds dear.

On today’s agenda:
1. Travis Wood to the bullpen
2. Fun with arbitrary endpoints
2. Various news and notes
3. Streaming Pitcher Options

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Roto Riteup: May 16, 2015

The Roto Riteup aims to educate, so did you know that like fingerprints, everyone’s toungeprint is unique? Please be sure not to lick anything during your next criminal activity.

On today’s agenda:
1. Doug Fister to the DL
2. Welcome to the bigs: Lance McCullers, Jr.
2. Various news and notes
3. Streaming Pitcher Options

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