Today’s date marks the 37 year anniversary of the film “Star Wars” being released and 31 years since “Return of the Jedi” first opened. Rather than link to “Star Wars” itself, here is a great take on the ending of “The Empire Strikes Back” and RotJ, courtesy of Kevin Smith and “Clerks.”

On today’s agenda:
1. The Odor in Texas is growing
2. A big day from George Springer
3. Welcome back, Adam LaRoche
4.The Daily Five

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Twenty-five years ago today “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” was released in theaters. It is by a significant margin my favorite Indiana Jones film. The trailer alone makes me want to re-watch it.

On today’s agenda:
1. Appreciation of Adam Eaton
2. A home run display in Miami
3. Stephen Drew in Single-A
4. The Daily Five

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Today is the 14th anniversary of Eminem’s “The Marshall Mathers LP.” Personally, I think the album has held up well over time and is my second favorite album of his after “The Eminem Show.”

On today’s agenda:
1. Bad news for the Texas Rangers
2. Mike Moustakas demoted
3. An update on the Oscar Taveras watch
4. The Daily Five

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Today’s Roto Riteup author will be taking in his first live baseball game of 2014, enjoying the Mariners’ Salute to Sriracha night and the aftermath that follows.*

On today’s agenda:
1. Chris Sale to start today
2. Ben Revere on the bench
3. Alex Guerrero could be out 5 weeks after ear eaten
4. Fun with arbitrary endpoints
5. The Flaming Five

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My barely noticeable beard has begun shedding, so please consider my plight as you read today’s Roto Riteup.

On today’s agenda:
1. Stephen Drew signs with Boston
2. Corey Hart out 4-6 weeks
3. Andrew Heaney gets promoted
4. Trevor Bauer replaces Danny Salazar
5. The Fickle Five

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Today is “Be a Millionaire Day.” Hey, it could happen, after all, I’ve got a dream.

On today’s agenda:
1. Alex Cobb to potentially return Thursday
2. The usefulness of Yan Gomes
3. Kole Calhoun’s looming return
4. CC Sabathia out until July
5. The Daily Five

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Today’s Roto Riteup is being offered as a gift to the noble readership, in hopes for a return of their love and praise.

On today’s agenda:
1. C.C. Sabathia to be evaluated today
2. SHOCKING: Carlos Quentin is hurt again
3. John Danks is pretty much done
4. Marcus Stroman gets the boot
5. The Fandango Four

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Today is the 15th anniversary of Backstreet Boys‘ album “Millennium.” I think I still know every word from I Want it That Way.

On today’s agenda:
1. Bad news for Andrew Cashner
2. A big night for Chris Owings
3. Kolten Wong is back, hitting
4. Jaime Garcia to start today
5. The Daily Five

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Today’s Roto Riteup was written while I pondered whether or not I want to eventually purchase Halo 5: Guardians. I have some very fond memories of Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2.

On today’s agenda:
1. Thoughts on the Colorado Rockies outfield
2. Trevor Bauer to the majors
3. Josh Reddick’s big day
4. Quick hit on Alex Meyer
5. The Daily Five

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Today is the 28th anniversary of the film “TOP GUN.” If this isn’t one of the most iconic scenes from the 80’s, then I don’t know what is.

On today’s agenda:
1. Phil Hughes continues to cruise
2. Jon Singleton is close…ish
3. Assorted disabled list moves
4. The Daily Five

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