“Don’t throw a fastball down the middle to Big Papi.”
That’s Carlos Rodon’s advice to the world after feeding David Ortiz a 93 MPH fastball down the chute for a home run. When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.
Also, here’s this:
#OurMoment #Jays Hanser Alberto blows a big bubble and then……… pic.twitter.com/dqWR3CzA8Y
— Craig Robertson (@Craigerphotos) May 5, 2016
When your steaming recommendation gives up three home runs, five walks, and five runs in five innings:
The Nicholas Tropeano suggestion was, well, this, basically:
Oh well. You can’t wear these for long. On to the next.
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I’ve long wanted to toy around with a league format where pitcher’s hitting stats – only the counting ones, not averages – are a bump to your team. It’s tough, because the value between pitchers in the two leagues is already a little askew, and N.L. arms would get a boost, but wouldn’t you love for one of your star pitchers to also give you this:
The Cardinals turn everyone into a hitter.
Today’s Roto Riteup celebrates the return of a staple.
On the agenda:
1. Fun with arbitrary endpoints
2. Various News and Notes
3. Streaming Pitcher Options
Today’s Roto Riteup is ready to embrace the end of NFL Draft season.
On the agenda:
1. Michael Fulmer’s MLB Debut
2. Sean Manaea’s MLB Debut
3. Various News and Notes
4. Streaming Pitcher Options
690 home runs. Let that sink in for a second. You may not own or even like Alex Rodriguez, but that is a jaw-dropping number of homers. He hit the 690th of his career in his return to the lineup Wednesday, his left oblique apparently feeling a little better. He’s 24 home runs away from Babe Ruth for third all-time, and whether rooting for or against him, that could be a fun late-season chase to watch if things go well (ZiPS and Steamer project him for 20 and 17 more).
Believe. Even when the odds seem wildly stacked in your favor, believe. The struggle itself toward the heights is enough to fill a man’s heart.
As an important reminder, it’s always instructive to check the weather for each ballpark before setting daily lineups. Luckily, Mike Trout is not only one of the best fantasy players going, he’s also a major asset for your research department.
Here’s @MikeTrout with tonight’s weather report! pic.twitter.com/rZmbq6365j
— Angels (@Angels) April 26, 2016
Today’s Roto Riteup celebrates not only the return of Game of Thrones and Silicon Valley, but the nearing end of a boring first round of NBA playoff action.
On the agenda:
1. Carlos Carrasco’s on the DL
2. Breaking down Aaron Blair’s debut
3. Various News and Notes
4. Streaming Pitcher Options
