It was a bit of a quiet news day in baseball, unless you’re in a league that rewards All-Star stats. If so, well, hey, good for you but that’s weird. Anyway, I have no appropriate preamble, so here’s David Ortiz breaking his bat after a single.
Hello, American friends. I hope the 4th found you well and your day was filled with safety, healthy foods, and moderation. And in case you missed our birthday up here, it’s not too late to say sorry.
Let’s go Blue Jays ????? pic.twitter.com/KFwyNLOTy3
— Trevor Bauer (@BauerOutage) July 4, 2016
Today’s Roto Riteup focuses on the joy of pitching.
On the agenda:
1. Various News and Notes
2. Streaming Pitcher Options
Today’s Roto Riteup author wishes MLB Free Agency could mimic that of the NBA: fast, furious, and full of chaos.
On the agenda:
1. Various News and Notes
2. Streaming Pitcher Options
Happy Canada Day! Yeah, I know the bulk of you are probably focused on your holiday on Monday to celebrate your own independence, but north of the border, we’re celebrating ours today. In honor of Canada Day, here’s a very handsome picture of Russell Martin, just one of many attractive Canadians playing your fine sport.
The Giants are conceding their right to a designated hitter and letting Madison Bumgarner bat today. Bumgarner is a great hitter by pitching standards, but he’s also only slashing .175/.261/.350 on the season (a 69 wRC+), with a 47 wRC+ over 470 career plate appearances. The Giants will hit a worse player, but that’s entirely OK. More goes into such decisions, like keeping your ace happy and, you know, having some fun.
Madison Bumgarner just mashed 10 home runs in BP tonight. Let’s do this pitcher’s home run derby, please. pic.twitter.com/IGTcDvkvAS
— JakeKring-Schreifels (@jakeks19) June 30, 2016
Fun bad decisions > Boring good decisions.
The city of Cleveland may never lose again. The Cavaliers won an NBA championship, Stipe Miocic won the heavyweight title, and even their AHL team won a title. Now, the Indians have won 11 in a row, pushing to 46-30 overall. Is it time for a Cleveland heat check?
cavs came back from 3-1. indians are on a 10-game win streak. lake erie monsters won the AHL. might have to put $20 on the browns at 200-1
— alex (@steven_lebron) June 28, 2016
Kris Bryant is refusing to change his ripped pants following his three home run, 5-for-5 night.
Kris Bryant vows to keep wearing torn pants after record-setting night https://t.co/Rq4WeYYl1K by @MDGonzales pic.twitter.com/SwOAagYW65
— ChicagoSports (@ChicagoSports) June 28, 2016
Kris Bryant, as it turns out, is a blogger. He just happens to hit a lot of home runs when he rips his pants.
Today’s Roto Riteup wishes you a happy Monday, and hopes you’re able to limp through the workday with your baseball hangover.
On the agenda:
1. Fun with arbitrary endpoints: Hitters
2. Fun with arbitrary endpoints: Pitchers
3. Various News and Notes
4. Streaming Pitcher Options
Today’s Roto Riteup believes sleep is important, even if it makes you a couple minutes late for something.
On the agenda:
1. Mets’ Young Outfield Swap
2. Various News and Notes
3. Streaming Pitcher Options