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The season-finale of the Roto Riteup is here, but unfortunately there’s no wedding to draw massive ratings. We wrap up 2015 with a look at some of those players who have done well to end the season.
Thank you for having some fun with Wiers and I this season, and we hope to see you in 2016.
On today’s agenda:
1. Fun with arbitrary endpoints
2. Streaming Pitcher Options
What can the Roto Riteup possibly cover with just two days left in the fantasy season? The answer may SHOCK you.
On today’s agenda:
1. Jake Arrieta and the Cy Young
2. Various news and notes
3. Streaming Pitcher Options
David Wiers had to leave his apartment yesterday to discover the meaning of life, so here I am, wearing his skin in front of the internet.
On today’s agenda:
1. Various news and notes
2. Streaming Pitcher Options
Various news and notes
Matt Kemp is now out for the season with a torn tendon in one of his fingers. Kemp ends his first season as a Padre with a .265/.312/.443 line, including 23 homers and 12 steals, reaching the 100 RBI mark for the first time since 2011. Kemp’s defense still grades out as laughable, but the Padres are pretty well committed to his services next year, and that funny business doesn’t count in fantasy baseball. Kemp’s biggest enemy will always be his health, but he’s had two straight seasons of at least 150 games, and will look to add a third in 2016.
You can add Felix Hernandez to the list of players shut down for the year. Felix doesn’t really have a specific ailment, but he has been battling various dings all season. Felix was trying to record his seventh straight 200 IP / 200 K season, but alas, he will not get the chance, and his streak will be broken. By ERA, Felix had his worst season since 2007, and his worst WHIP since 2011. There was a slight dip in velocity this season, but nothing to be overly concerned about.
Yoenis Cespedes isn’t officially out for the year yet, but with bruises on his left hand, odds are the Mets will keep him out until the postseason.
In likely his final start as a member of the Nationals, Jordan Zimmermann turned in six innings of work, striking out just one and allowing two earned runs. Heading into his age-30 season, it will be worth monitoring the ballpark and defense Zimmermann ends up pitching to.
Streaming Pitcher Options
If you enjoy streaming pitchers or play DFS, tune into the Roto Riteup for recommendations each and every day.
A pitcher for today: Kris Medlen at CHW (John Danks)
There aren’t many solid, value options for today, so roll with Medlen even though he’s on the road.
A pitcher for tomorrow: Mark Buehrle at TB (Erasmo Ramirez)
If the Blue Jays have begun to rest some of their starters, this could actually be the right day to switch over to Erasmo’s side.
The author hopes you enjoy this birthday edition of the Roto Riteup.
On today’s agenda:
1. Various news and notes
2. Streaming Pitcher Options
Various news and notes
Stephen Strasburg is on fire, posting his fourth straight start with double-digit strikeouts. Strasburg carried a 5.16 ERA in the first half, but before yesterday’s start, had a 2.24 ERA in the second half.
After being pulled from Friday’s start with tightness in his right shoulder, Carlos Martinez is now out for the remainder of the season and the playoffs. Martinez ends his campaign with a 3.01 ERA and 1.29 WHIP, and struck out nearly a quarter of the batters he faced.
Derek Holland got rocked by the Astros yesterday, allowing three homers over five innings of work. Three other Rangers took the hill in relief, and each of them allowed a homer, as well. Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa hit two homers each, with Colby Rasmus and Chris Carter providing the remaining two.
A pair of Red Sox are now out for the year: third baseman Pablo Sandoval and pitcher Steven Wright. Sandoval ends the season with a .245/.292/.366 line, but a .266/.317/.427 line against right-handed pitchers. Wright ends his year with a 4.09 ERA and 1.29 WHIP in his nine starts and seven relief appearances.
The Mariners are slotting Vidal Nuno into the rotation for Tuesday’s game against the Astros, which won’t be a slaughterfest at all and will be a perfectly happy day for Seattle fans.
Adam Wainwright could once again be St. Louis’ postseason weapon out of the bullpen, as he prepares himself to be physically ready to go in October. Wainwright will need to get some MLB action before the playoffs to show management that he’s truly healthy,
Streaming Pitcher Options
If you enjoy streaming pitchers or play DFS, tune into the Roto Riteup for recommendations each and every day.
A pitcher for today: Henry Owens vs BAL (Ubaldo Jimenez)
If you can pick up Luis Severino for a reasonable cost, he’s the superior play, but Owens may be a slightly better value.
A pitcher for tomorrow: Brandon Finnegan at WAS (Tanner Roark)
Young lefties were all the rage just two months ago, so why not now?
Today’s Roto Riteup comes on the second-to-last Saturday of the regular season.
On today’s agenda:
1. Various news and notes
2. Streaming Pitcher Options
Various news and notes
Carlos Martinez couldn’t even make it through 10 pitches last night before having to exit the game due to discomfort in his throwing shoulder, which I’m sure is totally normal and healthy and not at all a sign of impending doom. Martinez is a key piece of the Cards’ playoff rotation, so if he gets hurt, it may be a sign that the devil’s magic is losing its potency.
The Diamondbacks are going to give Zack Godley another go around in the rotation, as he will step in Sunday to start in the place of Jhoulys Chacin. Godley’s been serviceable as a big league pitcher this year, working predominantly with his trio of fastballs. An arsenal like that could bode well for a back of the rotation starter, but not really one who is fantasy relevant.
If you own Jose Iglesias, it’s officially time to drop him, as the Tigers aren’t expecting him to take the field again this year. Iglesias has proven he does have some skill with the bat, hitting .287 over 919 career plate appearances. He doesn’t steal many bases, and his place in the batting order prohibits him from scoring runs, so fantasy owners would be wise to avoid his entirely empty batting average.
After missing his scheduled start on Wednesday, Zack Greinke is now on pace to start Monday against the division-rival Giants, which will mean a lovely two-start week for those in Head-to-Head playoffs. Greinke was scratched due to a calf issue.
Streaming Pitcher Options
If you enjoy streaming pitchers or play DFS, tune into the Roto Riteup for recommendations each and every day.
A pitcher for tomorrow: Barry Zito vs SFG (Tim Hudson)
Long may they reign.
A pitcher for tomorrow: Henry Owens vs BAL (Ubaldo Jimenez)
If you can pick up Luis Severino for a reasonable cost, he’s the superior play, but Owens may be a slightly better value.
Today’s Roto Riteup comes on the heels of a thrilling football weekend, and on the eve of some fantasy baseball semifinals.
On today’s agenda:
1. Fun with arbitrary endpoints
2. Various news and notes
3. Streaming Pitcher Options
Today’s Roto Riteup provides some white hot first hand scouting notes.
On today’s agenda:
1. Peter O’Brien and Catching
2. Various news and notes
3. Streaming Pitcher Options
The Roto Riteup’s College Gameday signs are strong.
On today’s agenda:
1. Brandon Finnegan gets a start
2. Various news and notes
3. Streaming Pitcher Options
Today’s Roto Riteup loathes the start of a new work week.
On today’s agenda:
1. Fun with arbitrary endpoints
2. Various news and notes
3. Streaming Pitcher Options