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I got the chills! They’re multiplying. And I’m losing all control. Because the fantasy value Devon Travis is supplying–well, for lack of a better word, it’s electrifying. Oo oo oo! Oh yes, indeed. Friday night Travis was 2-for-5 with his third home run and two RBI. He’s leading off for a mighty Blue Jays line up, batting .375 and he’s currently on a six game hitting streak with ten hits, two homers, five runs and nine RBI in that span. You don’t have to be Danny Zuko to know how rockin’ and rollin’ that is. Dude is systematic, hydromatic, ultramatic! He’s hit in every game he’s played so far except one. Grey’s been telling you to BUY and get Randy for Travis for weeks now! Two weeks, to be exact! Well, now I’m telling you, so you know things are getting serial. If you need a middle infielder, set your heart on Devon Travis. Then sing, “cause to your heart you must be truuuue, nothing left, nothing left for you to do…but pick-up-Dev-on! Off-of-the-waivers-now! Ooo ooo ooo!” What do you mean, you don’t think you like Grease as much as me!? Everybody likes Grease! Travis is owned in just over half of ESPN leagues and that number will surely skyrocket over the weekend. Irregardless! With Jose Reyes sidelined and Devon stepping into the lead off spot, the rookie second baseman is sure to be a valuable fantasy asset going forward. Oh yes, indeed!

Here’s what else happened Friday night in fantasy baseball:

Russell Martin – 2-for-3, 2 HR (2), 2 RBI. Up until Devon Travis’ killer rendition of Summer Lovin’ last night, I thought Martin, along with Dalton Pompey could be a potential replacement for Reyes leading off. I don’t think Devon is going anywhere now.

Josh Donaldson – 3-for-5, 2 HR (2), 3 RBI. I knew there was a reason I drafted him in the second round. He hits baseballs real far. Oakland A’s, why you trade Donaldson? Help me understand.

Brett Cecil – 0.2 IP, 3 hits, 3 ER. If you’re stashing Cecil in hopes he gets the closer gig back, I think you can safely assume that’s not happening any time soon.

Nick Markakis – 4-for-4, 3 runs. This was the most Nick Markakis stat line ever.

Logan Forsythe – 3-for-4, HR (2). Logan’s got a four game hitting streak and hits at the bottom of possibly the worst line up in baseball. What’s not to love?! Oh yeah, lots of things!

Steven Souza, Jr. – 2-for-4, SB (4). Grey told you to BUY Souza this week! I wish he was available in one of my 27 fantasy leagues.  OK, so maybe I went a little overboard this year. Now if you’ll excuse me I have to spend the next hour and a half setting my daily lineups.

Alex Rodriguez – 3-for-4, 2 HR (4), 4 RBI. If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.

Stephen Drew – 1-for-3, HR (3). Nancy has three home runs!? I don’t know if I want to live in a world where Drew has more homers than Giancarlo Stanton. Fix this, universe! Speaking of universe, I watched that new Star Wars trailer a couple (dozen) times and I am excited, but I have so many questions! Like, what are they doing on Endor? Who is that getting Luke’s lightsaber? And who has had the Millennium Falcon all these years? Also, why don’t wookies age like human beings? And, for god’s sake, where is Jar Jar!? Teaser trailer is right, I need answers, Abrams!

Bartolo Colon – 7.0 IP, 6 hits, 1 ER, 5 K, and moved to an undefeated 3-0. The Mets have won six straight (whaaa?) and Colon is looking good so there’s no reason he shouldn’t be owned at this point, he gets the AAAtlanta Braves next week. Bartolo attributes his early success to his new cleanse, it’s called “Taco Bell breakfast.”

Giancarlo Stanton – 1-for-4, HR (2). Giancarlo, my love! Did you get the bust of your head I carved out of dark chocolate? You know they say dark chocolate is an aphrodisiac…call me! I wrote my number on your bathroom mirror so you can find it easily. Ha! Don’t panic, that’s not my blood…it’s yours. ; )

Starling Marte – 2-for-4, HR (2), SB (1). Marte’s first slam and legs of the season. In Pittsburgh they like their slam & legs with french fries and coleslaw on top. Gregory Polanco was 3-for-4 with a SB (3). With Andrew McCutchen in center, do the Pirates have the best outfield in fantasy? Would you rather San Diego? Boston? What do you think? I honestly value your opinion!

Max Scherzer – 8.0 IP, 4 hits, 1 ER, 9 K and his first win. Max Scherzer. Meet the National League. I think you’re going to like it here.

Bryce Harper – 1-for-2, 2 runs, 3-run HR (3). Gotta be the hair. I had a really good fantasy week, you guyz. My real-life human girlfriend (who is both, totally real, and human) comes home from work earlier this week and I told her, “Mookie hit a homer and stole two bases! Cashner pitched a gem! Adam Jones and Puig both homered with three hits! It was SO AWESOME!” Then she asked me how my day was and I said, “I just told you.”

Odubel Herrera – 2-for-4, run. Odie’s third straight game leading off, and the Phil’s seem committed to him there for some reason. The upside might be low, but as long as he’s leading off I’ll be watching him closely. You hear that, Odubel? That’s me mouth-breathing heavily over your shoulder.

Wil Myers – 3-for-4, 3-run HR (1). I asked Wil where the other ‘L’ went and he told me shawty just passed it to the left. Quit sleepin’ on that, yo! 4/20 on Monday, dudes! KnawhaI’msayin’!? Fully, man. Fully.

Will Middlebrooks – 1-for-4, HR (2). I don’t think it would surprise anyone to see Diddlebrooks hit 25 homers. Make it happen, Willy!

Kris Bryant– 0-for-4, 3 K. OMG NOOOO!!1!! Everybody! SELL! Sell while you still can!! Preferably to me.

Jeff Samardzija – 8.0 IP, 8 hits, 1 ER, 7 K. Z-Marge the Shark finally pitched well but (cue Jaws music) the CWS offense sank him in this one.

Adam Eaton – 2-for-4. I see Eaton’s ownership numbers quickly decreasing. *Fantasy pro tip!* Don’t drop Adam Eaton. There is a reason the Sox keep leading him off.

Avisail Garcia – 1-for-4, HR (1). This could be the psychedelic drugs starting to kick in, but how is Avisail’s ownership is still under 50%!? Yeah, I must be trippin’.

Ike Davis – 2-for-4, HR (1). Make me proud, Ike! Only 34 more to go!

Stephen Vogt – 3-for-4, 2 HR (3). Owners will be happy to hear that in addition to hitting two bombs last night, Stephen gains catcher eligibility today. I know because I don’t just blog about Stephen Vogt, I’m also an owner.

Lorenzo Cain – 3-for-4, run, SB (3). Is there anyone in baseball hotter than LoCain right now!? The answer is yes, Adrian Gonzalez. But no one else! Cain is a stud! He Cain do it all!

Salvador Perez – 3-for-4, run, RBI. When did Sally Perez become the most desirable catcher in fantasy baseball? Why is this the first year I don’t own him. Kendrys Morales is hitting (2-for-4, run), Eric Hosmer was 3-for-4 with run and an RBI. Once again, the Royals are all like all like gold teeth, grey goose, trippin’ in the bathroom, blood stains, ball gowns, trashing the hotel room. They don’t care. Cause baby they’ll rule, they’ll rule, they’ll rule. Let them win my fantasy, league.

Michael Wacha – 7.0 IP, 5 hits, 1 ER, 4K. Out-dueled Johnny Cueto (7.0 IP, 6 hits, 4 ER, 1 BB, 10 K) to get his second win. For real, razzball nation, this guy is no joke. Wacha wacha wacha! I’ll see myself out.

Joey Votto – 2-for-3, HR (4). Let’s hear from some of Canada’s top baseball analysts regarding Votto’s hot start: “Say, Terrence. You want to know what’s really interesting aboot Votto’s approach this year compared to last year?” “What, Phillip?” *FART!* “Hahahaha!” Oh, Phillip, your fantasy advice is always so insightful.”

Clayton Kershaw – 6.0 IP, 6 hits, 3 R, 1 ER, BB, 12 K. Gave up home run to Charlie Blackmon and Troy Tulowitzki, but otherwise he was all Kershaw-like. I want to own dat.

Adrian Gonzalez – 3-for-4, 3 runs, 2 RBI. ALL HE DOES IS HIT BASEBALLS!

Howie Kendrick – 2-for-4, 2-run HR (1), 3 RBI. Another guy I tended to own every year except this one. Because life is only pain, people.

A.J. Pollock – 4-for-5, 2 runs, RBI, SB (1). How come everyone in the Guardians of the Galaxy knew who Jackson Pollock was even though Star-Lord left Earth as a child who probably would have zero clue about modernist painters? Also, why don’t I own Pollock on more teams? You don’t have an answer for that, do you!?

Ender Inciarte – 2-for-6, 2 runs. Grey told you to BUY, meanwhile, left fielder David Peralta was 3-for-5, with a run and two RBI. To backtrack on my earlier query, did Arizona just become my favorite fantasy outfield? Yup, I think they just did!

Josh Collmenter – 9.0 IP, 4 hits, 0 ER, BB, 2 K, first win. Well, hello there, complete game shut out! Helping his own cause, Josh was also 3-for-5 with a run and an RBI at the plate. Stat-wise, this could be the very best game the Diamondbacks play all season. Best to get it out of the way early, I guess.

Jake Lamb – 2-for-3, 2 RBI. Lamb was another one of Grey’s BUYs, and take it from Grey, this shawarma is excellent. Don’t you guys read Grey’s offseason falafel blog? You really should.

Nelson Cruz – 3-for-4. Batter up, Nelly! Errtime! Shimmy shimmy cocoa what? Listen to him pound.

Evan Gattis – 2-for-4. Apparently, Gattis was just battling a minor virus he contracted from eating all that Houston garbage. It’s not quite as forgiving as Atlanta garbage, but he’s starting to build up an immunity. He’s hit in four straight games and everyone’s favorite hobo drifter should be fine going forward.

Mike Trout – 2-for-4, 2 HR (3), 5 RBI. Mmhm. Don’t worry, Michael. Just because Xander and Mookie are a big part of my life now, I haven’t forgotten about you. I prepared us a private candlelit dinner at a lovely little bistro where we can share our hopes and our dreams. I rented out the whole Subway restaurant, and had your favorite, Sweet Onion Teriyakis, prepared. Extra jalapenos. Cause I got you, boo.

Caleb Joseph – 1-for-3, HR (1). Grey told you to BUY. He’s 8-for-14 with a homer and three RBI in the last four games and is available in over 90% of leagues. “Matt Wieters fact #2357: Unfortunately, drafting me is probably not worth your pick.” Wow, these “facts” used to be a lot more fun and a lot less honest.

Corey Kluber – 8.0 IP, 3 hits, 2 ER, BB, 8 K. Now if Cleveland can just figure out how to utilize him at shooting guard tomorrow night they should have no problem getting past the Celtics in the first round.

Xander Bogaerts – 2-for-4, run, and the game-winning RBI. I think I’m going to end every one of my posts this year with the chosen one, XAN-DAH BO-GAHTS! He hits wicked hahd. He fields wicked hahd. He’s gunna be the best fawkin’ shortstop evah in Bawston sports history and the world because Teddy Williams, Tawm Brady, Larry Legend, Nomah, Sam Addams, Matt Damon, Batman, chowdah and Dunkin’ Iced Regulahs! No one denies this!

Questions? Problems? Complaints to management? Advice, small gifts or large bribes? Please leave it in the comments below, or you can get at me on twitter @dandemanco. Join us next Saturday for another Friday recap as fantasy baseball continues next week, all week long!