Today’s Roto Riteup focuses on yesterday’s trade between the Orioles and Cubs, because the Cubs are something of an SEO colossus. Even though he was traded, this RR does not touch on Pedro Strop, though, since I don’t want to have to crush the Bullpen Report guys in what would have been the impending turf war. Because, I mean, we got ponies on our side.

On today’s agenda:
1. Scott Feldman to the Orioles
2. Jake Arrieta to the Cubs
3. John Lackey goes bananas
4. An Update from FG: The Game

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Here’s to hoping everyone had a lovely Canada Day yesterday. The lingering question is what exactly does one do on Canada Day?

On today’s agenda:
1. Bad news for Brett Lawrie
2. Third time’s the charm: Adam Eaton edition
3. Trevor Cahill to the disabled list
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Today unofficially marks the halfway point of the 2013 MLB season, so enjoy a Roto Riteup whilst wondering where the time went.

On today’s agenda:
1. Evan Longoria shouldn’t need the DL
2. Ryan Sweeney, Peter Bourjos break bones
3. J.B. Shuck: Plug-n-play
4. Bryce Harper is back today
5. Ryan Braun has bat, can swing

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We are halfway through the baseball season and just four weeks from most fantasy league trade deadlines. More and more prospects will be getting the call now that Super Two status isn’t a concern, adding even more options on how to improve your team. There is much baseball yet to be played!

On today’s agenda:
1. Welcome back, Brian Roberts
2. Jacob Turner is improving
3. Alex Torres: strikeout machine
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Today is June 29, and we all know what that means…happy waffle iron day! Enjoy today’s Roto Riteup as you chow down on some delicious waffles.

On today’s agenda:
1. Eric Surkamp is back, sort of
2. A hitting spree for Erick Aybar
3. Bad news for Johnny Cueto
4. Jhoulys Chacin 15 consecutive scoreless innings
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Today’s Roto Riteup was written while enjoying the sounds of the (now defunct) Chicago pop-punk band Three Cent Cinema.

On today’s agenda:
1. What to look for when streaming against the New York Yankees
2. Juan Francisco’s power
3. Update on Dylan Bundy
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This morning’s Roto Riteup was prepared in between the author’s dueling job interviews.

On today’s agenda:
1. Will Middlebrooks demoted
2. Danny Duffy stays in minors
3. Corey Hart haz a sad
4. Jason Vargas requires surgery

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This morning’s Roto Riteup was prepared rough (caution, language).

On today’s agenda:
1. Zack Wheeler to start today
2. Reminder: Jose Reyes to be activated tomorrow
3. Speculation on Trevor Bauer
4. Three true outcomes: Ubaldo Jimenez
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This morning’s Roto Riteup was prepared every so gently.

On today’s agenda:
1. Here comes Kyle Gibson
2. Joe Kelly earns rotation spot
3. Dan Haren hits the DL
4. Tuesday’s recommended viewing

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Apparently today is National Pink Day. One cannot help but feel as though it should be this coming Wednesday rather than today.

On today’s agenda:
1. Swapping outfielders in Seattle
2. Jordy Mercer is the new thing in Pittsburgh
3. Drew Smyly: more than a LOOGY
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