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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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 »

There is a lot to go over, so let’s just get right into it okay?

Okay.

On the Agenda

1. News and Notes
2. Yoenis…so hot right now
3. Gray’s Anatomy

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The purpose of today’s Roto Riteup is to help you believe in miracles. Read the rest of this entry »