Exactly twenty-five years ago the Hubble Space Telescope was launched into orbit. As the Bill Nye theme song once said, science rules!
On today’s agenda:
1. Clay Buchholz’s excellent outing
2. Don’t overlook Yonder Alonso
3. Love/Hate Drew Hutchison
4. Streaming Pitching Options
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Yesterday saw Avengers: Age of Ultron go live in theaters in select European countries, with more joining the list throughout the coming week. In my amateur opinion the first Avengers was grand and raised expectations for the follow up. In a week we’ll see if the hype was worth it as the domestic release is May 1.
On today’s agenda:
1. Hotter than Kolten lava
2. A (far too early) Steven Souza humble brag
3. Alex Guerrero, pinch hitter
4. Streaming pitching options
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If anyone ever wanted to see Ike Davis pitch, well, last night was your lucky night. Unless you’re an Oakland A’s fan.
On today’s agenda:
1. Drew Smyly may return Friday
2. Take note of Michael Saunders
3. Zack Cozart’s big day
4. Streaming Pitching Options
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We were treated to the new Star Wars trailer last week and yesterday the Jurassic World trailer debuted. This year could be better than last in terms of my favorite recent films.
On today’s agenda:
1. Jonathan Lucroy to the disabled list
2. Welcome to the big leagues, Carlos Rodon
3. Anthony DeSclafani continues to roll
4. Addison Russell to the bigs?
5. Streaming Pitching Options
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This is a glorious time of year for sports fans: baseball is now in full swing, the NBA playoffs have begun, and the NFL draft is just over a week away. I’m glad to see you’re using some of your sporting allotment on this morning’s Roto Riteup.
On today’s agenda:
1. Nelson Cruz suffers third-degree burns
2. Justin Verlander still on the shelf
3. James Paxton struggles
4. Streaming Pitcher Options
This morning’s Roto Riteup author, despite holding a place in his heart for other sports, was unaware that the NBA Playoffs started yesterday.
On today’s agenda:
1. Denard Span to return today
2. “Aces” were rolling on Saturday
3. Early season struggles
4. Streaming Pitcher Options
Did you know that the area between Double Rainbows is called Alexander’s band? This Roto Riteup author would guess that Alexander plays the clarinet.
On today’s agenda:
1. Bartolo Colon moves to 3-0
2. Danny Salazar to stay in bigs
3. Alcides Escobar may miss a day or three
4. Streaming Pitcher Options
I can only hope everyone reading today’s Roto Riteup has seen the new teaser for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, but if not, go ahead and watch it.
On today’s agenda:
1. Welcome to the big leagues, Kris Bryant
2. The return of Danny Salazar
3. Carlos Gomez to the disabled list
4. Streaming Pitching Options
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Despite baseball being my favorite sport, I frequently enjoy watching the U.S. national team. Last night’s friendly against Mexico wasn’t particularly pretty — the poor condition of the field made sure of that — but it was good entertainment while writing today’s Roto Riteup.
On today’s agenda:
1. Garrett Richards may return on Sunday
2. Quick thoughts on Odubel Herrera
3. Yasmany Tomas gets called up
4. Streaming Pitching Options
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Today’s Roto Riteup was written while I watched highlights of the opening leg of the UEFA Champions quarterfinal fixtures.
On today’s agenda:
1. Terrifying moment for Carlos Carrasco
2. David Wright likely to the disabled list
3. Denard Span begins rehab assignment
4. Streaming Pitching Options
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