I’ve never been one to dive into celebrity culture, but I will say the passing of Robin Williams rattled me. I will miss him.

On today’s agenda:
1. Justin Verlander’s shoulder
2. Drew Smyly cruises
3. The return of Joe Mauer
4. Manny Machado’s knee sprain
5. The daily five

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If it weren’t for the DVDs/season five, today would mark the 11-year anniversary of “Futurama” being finished. The episode The Devil’s Hands Are Idle Play Things was almost the series finale. Thankfully this was not the case as “Futurama” is still one of my favorite shows.

On today’s agenda:
1. A concussion sidelines Brian McCann
2. Ubaldo Jimenez returns
3. A bounce back start from James Paxton
4. The daily five

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Apparently August 9 is book lovers day. So crack open a good book — and maybe a beer — while enjoying your Saturday afternoon.

On today’s agenda:
1. Brandon Belt to the disabled list
2. A big day from J.J. Hardy
3. Thoughts on J.P. Arencibia
4. A potential date for Michael Pineda’s return
5. The daily five

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Today’s Roto Riteup was written while I watched John Mulaney: New In Town on Netflix (warning: language). One of my favorite bits was his take on Home Alone 2.

On today’s agenda:
1. Adam Lind to return soon(ish)
2. A trio of two home run hitters
3. Thoughts on Chris Taylor
4. The daily five

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I wish all Roto Riteup readers a tolerable Thursday, since that all we can really hope for. — April Winchell, sort of.

On today’s agenda:
1. Troy Tulowitzki takes BP
2. Josh Tomlin demoted to bullpen
3. Fun with arbitrary endpoints
4. The Feisty Five

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The middle of the week is the time when Roto Riteup readers prove they’re men and others turn into watered down pansies.

On today’s agenda:
1. Andrew McCutchen out for awhile
2. Michael Cuddyer to begin rehab
3. Shane Victorino has back surgery
4. David Price in a Tigers’ Uni
5. The Forgiving Five

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Back in the summer going into my sophomore year of high school, a show called “The O.C.” debuted on August 5, 2003. To this day I maintain the first season — maybe the first two seasons — was quite good.

On today’s agenda:
1. Welcome to the show, Javier Baez
2. Brett Lawrie returns today
3. Progress for Masahiro Tanaka
4. Another strong start from Brandon McCarthy
5. The daily five

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Monday is when the Roto Riteup shines in your face and sends you back to bed.

On today’s agenda:
1. Paul Goldschmidt out for season
2. Adam Wainwright has struggled recently
3. Danny Santana stays hot
4. The Fixated Five

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Today’s Roto Riteup is unofficially brought to you by the delicious West Coast IPA I drank while writing. Living in Michigan, I’m quite spoiled by Bell’s, New Holland, Founders, etc. but it is always a special treat to get a taste of craft brews from other areas.

On today’s agenda:
1. Lorenzo Cain is hitting
2. The return of Brandon Belt
3. Two first baseman to the disabled list
4. The daily five

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All y’all Roto Riteup weekend folk are stuck with me today while Wiers spit-shines his figurines.

On today’s agenda:
1. Matt Harvey throws a ball
2. Brett Lawrie rehabbing
3. Fun with arbitrary endpoints
4. The Fine Five

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