Today’s Roto Riteup is being brought to you in heartbreak central, aka Oakland, California. I saw the events of the game unfold…I don’t really want to talk about it anymore.

On today’s agenda:
1. Carlos Carrasco does it again
2. Thoughts on the Colorado Rockies catchers
3. Norichika Aoki is on fire
4. The daily five

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Sunshine, lollipops, and Roto Riteups everywhere.

On today’s agenda:
1. Tyson Ross is questionable
2. Matt Shoemaker scratched for weekend
3. Derek Holland comes back strong
4. The Fagottist Five

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Today’s Roto Riteup could possibly be fueled by an incredible amount of sadness after a disheartening Seahawks loss.

On today’s agenda:
1. T.J. House moved back, owners rejoice
2. Xander Bogaerts is on fire
3. Ben Revere runs, but lacks value
4. The Finalists Five

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Sixteen years ago today MTV debuted Total Request Live. I have strong memories of coming home from middle (and to a lesser extent high) school and watching TRL.

On today’s agenda:
1. More hits from Adam Lind
2. A hot bat for Lorenzo Cain
3. Another strong start from Jose Quintana
4. The daily five

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Today is National chocolate milkshake day! Rather than debate the worthiness of dedicating a day to milkshakes, instead kick back and enjoy a pre-weekend frozen treat.

On today’s agenda:
1. Giancarlo Stanton struck by pitch
2. Four straight quality starts from Clay Buchholz
3. Mookie Betts to second base
4. Jake Peavy likes the National League, probably
5. The daily five

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You’ll never forget today’s Roto Riteup.

On today’s agenda:
1. Paul Konerko aims to return soon
2. Pedro Alvarez, David Wright done for year
3. Fun with arbitrary endpoints
4. The Freedom Fightin’ Five

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By reading this morning’s edition of the Roto Riteup, you’ve already earned yourself a C+ interneting grade for the day.

On today’s agenda:
1. Drew Smyly gets shut down
2. Dustin Ackley to stay out a few more days
3. Jimmy Nelson to the bullpen
4. Dustin Pedroia could be done for 2014
5. The French Five

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Nineteen years ago today marked the beginning of the original run of “Pinky and the Brain” standalone episodes. They first debuted as a bit on the “Animaniacs” and gained popularity there. The Pinky and the Brain theme song is something I doubt I’ll ever forget.

On today’s agenda:
1. Curtis Granderson’s (small) hitting streak
2. I believe in Dioner Navarro
3. Welcome back, Michael Cuddyer
4. The daily five

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The football season may now be in full swing, but there are still fantasy baseball playoffs to consider. This Roto Riteup author is in the semi-finals of his hometown league this week, where a win would guarantee finishing in the money.

On today’s agenda:
1. Adam Wainwright bounces back against the Brewers
2. Jimmy Nelson struggles, could go to bullpen
3. Carlos Carrasco asks for your attention
4. The Fantasy Five

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Just in case you missed it, yesterday we launched the latest addition to the FanGraphs family, TechGraphs. I urge you to take a look around or at least read the intro post.

On today’s agenda:
1. Michael Wacha’s return
2. Chris Owings continues to hit
3. Another quality start for Jake Odorizzi
4. The daily five

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