The Roto Riteup would like to help you hide from the upcoming work week:
Never let your guard down around the Phanatic … pic.twitter.com/JNh4LMjWK1
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Rich Hill as a reliever?
Dave Roberts said a bullpen role could happen for Rich Hill. The blister magnet once again landed on the D.L. with that middle finger-recurring issue. He will begin a rehab assignment soon.
This changes up the starting rotation should this occur with Julio Urias being put in the starting rotation. So that could be fun.
The 20-year-old is kind of serving as a placeholder at the moment and after a solid 1.93 ERA and 15 strikeouts in 14 innings with Triple-A Omaha, he could get the start against the Giants Wednesday. Read the rest of this entry »
Well, it’s about time Jose Bautista. I’ve been wanting to mention your name on the Roto Riteup for a while now. Heading into Saturday night’s matchup against the Angels, Joey Bats was hitting just .109 and was on a 15-game homerun-less hitting streak.
He hit a three-run home run in the top of the 13th inning to take over the game. Still, it’s a risky play to think about his upside this season. If it’s a five-outfielder scenario, sure. But other than that, he’s a buy low option. Read the rest of this entry »
Eric Thames continues to show off his power. He now has a league-leading eight home runs to and raised his ISO to .566.
Nick Stellini wrote about Thames highlighting his mashing capabilities and reminds you that Thames’ power has always been there, it’s just been shown off in another country.
“We get to see if a man who couldn’t cut it in his first try can succeed after dominating a foreign circuit. So far, he’s doing quite well.”
Yes, yes he is.
Been a rough week for some fantasy owners…
Life comes at you fast … https://t.co/FXTPGcOdMo pic.twitter.com/Z1SK5gwcI5
— MLB GIFS (@MLBGIFs) April 19, 2017
…but here at the Roto Riteup, we are always here to give you a little pick me up:
When B-Rabbit drops the mic. https://t.co/c7hHQcngcI pic.twitter.com/0l5NHvNRrm
— MLB GIFS (@MLBGIFs) April 20, 2017
On the Agenda:
1. Closer Clarifications
2. Various News and Notes
3. Streaming Pitcher Options
The Roto Riteup team recognizes Hump Day as something worth celebrating.
That’s one way to #ShakeOnIt. pic.twitter.com/pYBetsCFXn
— MLB GIFS (@MLBGIFs) April 19, 2017
Today’s Roto Riteup comes to you hotter than Taylor Motter…
Just flow-tastic. #ShakeOnIt pic.twitter.com/uDc4RT5hkm
— MLB GIFS (@MLBGIFs) April 18, 2017
…who continues not to follow me on twitter anymore.
Today’s Roto Riteup comes to you with 80 grade situational awareness.
Hey. Hey dude … THROW TO FIRST! https://t.co/lD9eI8TUYl pic.twitter.com/oG4DAnx9H7
— MLB GIFS (@MLBGIFs) April 17, 2017
Jose Ramirez continues to dazzle with a strong performance against the Tigers Saturday when he finished 4-for-4 with two bombs in the 13-6 win.
He’s on fire right now, in his last 22 plate appearances he’s slashing a .316/.368/.732 line. His walk and strikeout rate are parallel at 9.5% this season with an increase in flyball rate and hard contact percentage. Read the rest of this entry »
Do you think Archie Bradley’s beard arrives a few minutes before he does? Not entirely sure, but that thing is epic. I caught a glimpse of it in the bullpen when the Diamondbacks were taking on the Dodgers.
He’s also been impressive on the mound and wants to solidify himself this time around heading into his third big league season and he’s doing everything right so far. The 24-year-old has increased his velocity summing a few miles per hour to his fastball and slider. He’s also showing significant increases in his changeup’s consistency this season which just adds to his value.
He’s currently sitting at a 38.5% strikeout rate facing 26 batters over the season with a 46.2% groundball rate. I wouldn’t say he’s a “brand new” pitcher, just the pitcher he was always supposed to be. Read the rest of this entry »