Today’s Roto Riteup was written while the film Whiplash played in the background. And by that I mean I procrastinated writing this and watched Whiplash, as it was my favorite film of 2014.
On today’s agenda:
1. Welcome to The Show, Steven Matz
2. Dustin Pedroia to the disabled list
3. Buying Adam Eaton
4. Streaming Pitching Options
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Today’s Roto Riteup is being written right after my confidence was shattered after attempting one of the archived New York Times’ crosswords. Once the timer got to 20 minutes, I paused it out of shame. How some have finished these puzzles in three minutes is beyond me.
On today’s agenda:
1. Quick thoughts on Marco Estrada
2. Brett Lawrie is raking
3. Streaming Pitching Options
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Another Roto Riteup, another new Spiderman. I still wish Donald Glover would have been given the nod, but Tom Holland received the honor. I guess I’ll have to settle for Glover to be in The Martian, a film I am very much looking forward to after reading the book.
On today’s agenda:
1. Luis Valbuena continues to slug
2. Bad news for Freddie Freeman
3. Streaming Pitching Options
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Yesterday the USWNT advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Cup, however it was a pretty narrow 2-0 win. The team will be without Rapinoe and Holiday in the game against China, so the US has their work cut out for them.
On today’s agenda:
1. I still like Steven Souza
2. Jered Weaver injury update
3. Ivan Nova returns tomorrow
4. Streaming Pitching Options
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As Mr. Sanders was traveling yesterday, he bribed me with some peanut butter M&M’s to take today’s Roto Riteup. Obviously the PB kind are the best M&M’s; they’re easy 6.0 candy above replacement. For what it’s worth, I think Pez are replacement level candy.
On today’s agenda:
1. Buying Jose Quintana
2. Marlon Byrd’s Power
3. Streaming Pitching Options
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To all the dad’s out there: Happy Father’s Day!
Professor Pony will have you covered for tomorrow’s Roto Riteup as I jet off today to the Fantasy Sports Trade Association conference in NYC for (believe it or not) real-life work.
On today’s agenda:
1. Fun with arbitrary endpoints
2. Various news and notes
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In case you had forgotten, today’s Roto Riteup reminds readers to purchase their Father’s Day gifts for tomorrow.
On today’s agenda:
1. The author watches Lance McCullers’ defense fail him
2. Various news and notes
3. Streaming Pitcher Options
<!–more>The author watches Lance McCullers’ defense fail him
As a resident of the greater Seattle area, your author has a nightly opportunity to watch the Seattle Mariners disappoint him. This time around, it was the Astros who were disappointing, failing to support Lance McCullers in the first inning with an error and a misplayed bloop single. Catcher Hank Conger also dropped a third strike in the second inning, allowing fellow backstop Mike Zunino to reach base.
McCullers looked like his usual self against the Mariners; arms flailing, the ball flying to the plate in the mid-90s, and an effectively wild approach. McCullers’ changeup tails off like a digressing professor, and his curveball dives out of the zone with ease. His command is going to hurt his WHIP for at least the remainder of this year, but if he can improve just a little bit, he’s nasty.
The Astros defense has been solidly in the bottom half of the league this year, though the addition of Carlos Correa could bump them up a smidge. Be wary of a couple of extra hits getting through, even if that hasn’t been the case with the likes of Dallas Keuchel.
Various news and notes
Hisashi Iwakuma will begin his minor league rehab assignment with the Mariners A-ball affiliate, and is scheduled to throw about 50 pitches. Iwakuma will likely need at least three starts in the minors, and will replace Mike Montgomery in the M’s rotation when he returns.
The legend of Joey Butler continues. The Rays’ “phenom” hit a homer yesterday, giving him six on the year with a .336 batting average. Think of Butler as Bryan LaHair and stay away.
Ike Davis has been activated by the A’s and should take his spot back at first base. Davis was a different man before getting hurt, cutting his strikeout rate to 14% and hitting .282 with not much pop to speak of.
Jose Altuve claims to be feeling well despite missing the Astros last few games. He could return as early as today.
Streaming Pitcher Options
If you enjoy streaming pitchers, tune into the Roto Riteup for recommendations each and every day.
A pitcher for today: Anthony DeSclafani vs MIA (Tom Koehler)
While a Reds starter at home can be a risky proposition, the Marlins are a bottom-three offense against righties.
A pitcher for tomorrow: Vincent Velasquez at SEA (J.A. Happ)
Velasquez will square off against a middle lineup (at best) in a pitcher’s park. If the defense holds up, so should he.
Today’s Roto Riteup features far fewer ponies than your typical Friday fare.
On today’s agenda:
1. Various news and notes
2. Streaming Pitcher Options
Both the USWNT and South Korea advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup! I’m sure you’re all as thrilled about this as I am.
On today’s agenda:
1. Let’s talk about Billy Burns
2. Matt Moore continues rehabbing
3. I still like Mike Foltynewicz
4. Streaming Pitching Options
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Congrats to the USWNT on their win yesterday and taking the group of death. Now to the round of 16 and beyond!
On today’s agenda:
1. Brock Holt’s big day
2. Thoughts on Alex (Chi Chi) Gonzalez
3. Doug Fister to return tomorrow
4. Streaming Pitching Options
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