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As if I need to remind you the fact today is the 15th anniversary of LFO’s landmark self-titled album. The track “Summer Girls” is one of the best/worst songs of all time.

On today’s agenda:
1. Pedro Alvarez’s big day
2. A mixed result from Jacob deGrom
3. Thoughts on Kennys Vargas
4. The daily five

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Nine years ago today the band Jack’s Mannequin released their debut album titled “Everything in Transit.” It is nearly impossible for me to pick a favorite track, so I’ll just state The Mixed Tape is up there.

On today’s agenda:
1. Manny Machado done for the year
2. A great start from Carlos Carrasco
3. Drew Smyly’s outing
4. Quick hit on Andrew Cashner
5. The daily five

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Yesterday marked the fifth anniversary of the film “Inglorious Basterds” being released in the United States. Linked is a synopsis of the plot (warning: language, duh).

On today’s agenda:
1. A strong outing for Matt Shoemaker
2. Phil Hughes cruises
3. The daily five

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Tomorrow will be the 25th anniversary of the show “Saved by the Bell” debuting. Somewhat surprisingly — though probably due to legal reasons — the intro proved tricky to find in any decent quality. Linked is the best I could do.

On today’s agenda:
1. The return of Mookie Betts
2. Welcome back, Brandon Phillips
3. Dustin Ackley’s second half
4. The daily five

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Happy national thrift shop day! No, you don’t have to listen to Macklemore (warning: language) and even if you don’t plan on buying anything, you should at least donate some things to your local Goodwill type places. I myself have found things from video games to records to amazing sweaters all at thrift shops.

On today’s agenda:
1. Seth Smith keeps hitting
2. Homer Bailey to the disabled list
3. Welcome back, Michael Cuddyer
4. The daily five

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Today is the 18th anniversary of the film “Tin Cup” being released. I can’t say I love the film in its entirety, however the last hole on the last day of the tournament is a pretty fantastic sequence of events (apologies for the poor quality).

On today’s agenda:
1. Welcome back, Edwin Encarnacion
2. Danny Salazar to start tomorrow
3. A solid outing for James Paxton
4. The daily five

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I’ve never been one to dive into celebrity culture, but I will say the passing of Robin Williams rattled me. I will miss him.

On today’s agenda:
1. Justin Verlander’s shoulder
2. Drew Smyly cruises
3. The return of Joe Mauer
4. Manny Machado’s knee sprain
5. The daily five

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If it weren’t for the DVDs/season five, today would mark the 11-year anniversary of “Futurama” being finished. The episode The Devil’s Hands Are Idle Play Things was almost the series finale. Thankfully this was not the case as “Futurama” is still one of my favorite shows.

On today’s agenda:
1. A concussion sidelines Brian McCann
2. Ubaldo Jimenez returns
3. A bounce back start from James Paxton
4. The daily five

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Apparently August 9 is book lovers day. So crack open a good book — and maybe a beer — while enjoying your Saturday afternoon.

On today’s agenda:
1. Brandon Belt to the disabled list
2. A big day from J.J. Hardy
3. Thoughts on J.P. Arencibia
4. A potential date for Michael Pineda’s return
5. The daily five

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Today’s Roto Riteup was written while I watched John Mulaney: New In Town on Netflix (warning: language). One of my favorite bits was his take on Home Alone 2.

On today’s agenda:
1. Adam Lind to return soon(ish)
2. A trio of two home run hitters
3. Thoughts on Chris Taylor
4. The daily five

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