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Forty-nine years ago today the Houston Astrodome held its first official game. The Astros played host to the Philadelphia Phillies though the visitors spoiled the home opening by beating the Astros 2-0. The dome was technically opened on April 19, 1965, however that was merely an exhibition game.

On today’s agenda:
1. Matt Joyce’s strong start
2. The second base situation in Toronto
3. Drew Smyly to make Wednesday’s start
4. The Daily Five

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Unfortunately you won’t find me at a baseball game today. Fear not, as Wrigley Field — and really Wrigleyville in general — is one of my favorite places to visit I know I’ll be back there soon.

On today’s agenda:
1. Thoughts on Marcell Ozuna
2. Avisail Garcia done for the season
3. Eric Young’s strong day
4. The Daily Five

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Happy Thursday, everyone. Enjoy your sexy Thursday edition of the Roto Riteup.

Today’s Agenda
1. Josh Hamilton out 6-8 weeks
2. A James Paxton update
3. A Matt Moore update
4. Fun with arbitrary endpoints
5. The Daily Five

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While Wiers is off working through a hangover, I’m here on schedule to bring you a fresh edition of the Roto Riteup. It’s pairs nicely with turkey breakfast sandwich and some A Perfect Circle.

Today’s Agenda
1. Yordano Ventura makes me feel funny
2. Felix Doubront struggles
3. Who are you, and what have you done with Aaron Harang?
4. The Daily Five

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Today I’ll be at my first live major league game of the year. assuming we’re not counting spring training. Look for me in the crowd in Chicago as the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Cubs.

On today’s agenda:
1. A.J. Ellis to have knee surgery
2. John Lackey’s strong start
3. Matt Moore’s elbow soreness
4. The Daily Five

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Today’s Agenda
1. Mark Trumbo loves being a Diamondback
2. Alex Cobb rebounds against the Rangers
3. Ben Revere starts out hot
4. The Daily Five

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Apparently there were some shootie-hoops games yesterday. Given my bracket had half of my elite eight teams eliminated opening weekend, I think I’ll just stick to baseball.

On today’s agenda:
1. Ryan Braun’s thumb injury
2. Thoughts on Michael Pineda
3. Taijuan Walker’s soonish return
4. The Daily Five

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They say money can’t buy happiness and “The Simpsons” once spoke of “The Trouble with Trillions.” The trillion dollar bill episode aired 16 years ago today. My favorite line of “give what back?” still makes me laugh.

On today’s agenda:
1. Dee Gordon’s fast start
2. Welcome back. Matt Kemp
3. A hamstring strain for Mark Teixeira
4. Thoughts on Masahiro Tanaka’s debut
5. The Daily Five

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Today is the 16th anniversary of the debut of the show “Catdog” on Nickelodeon. I remember watching this as a kid and while it was never a favorite, it did often make me wonder how Catdog was able to go the bathroom.

On today’s agenda:
1. Alejandro De Aza’s power
2. An announcement of an announcement for the New York Mets
3. Michael Bourn begins rehab assignment
4. The Daily Five

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Today’s Roto Riteup looks forward to the author’s customary three day weekend, as well as the start of a bunch of new baseball series.

On today’s agenda
1. The Corey Kluber Society mourns
2. Jameson Taillon’s elbow
3. Fun with arbitrary endpoints
4. The Daily Five

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