"Four score and seven 'And that's me quoting me's ago, my Fordfathers said, 'Stop calling us Fordfathers, you idiot, it's forefathers!" That was a quote from our most true patriot, Grey, the Fantasy Master Lothario, don't abbreviate it. Hope everyone had a nice 4th of July, and you still have all ten fingers, and, if you don't, I hope at least you had nearby an appropriately-sized, half-eaten hot dog to use as a tourniquet. Someone who doesn't have a working ten fingers is Mike Trout. He looks like Captain America, so somehow it tracks that on the day with the most hand injuries in America, he gets his. Brutal news for sure, but every toilet flush fills up with a dog getting a clean glass of water, and that's Jo Adell, as he was promoted. Since Trout is likely out six to eight weeks, this gives the Angels ample opportunity to find new ways to not play Adell. I kid. Kinda. I'd grab Adell in most leagues to see if he can finally click. Anyway. here's what else I saw yesterday in fantasy baseball:
What’s poppin, Razzpimples? Bullpen update time!
Don’t forget, the Razzball Bullpen Chart is manned by yours truly and updated like every single second (not really, but I stay on top of thangs for the most part). And directly below, you’ll see a current look at the Top 15 RP (in both 5×5 standard leagues and 6×6 saves/holds leagues) via our Player Rater. Please, blog, may I have some more?
Happy Birthday, America, and happy week 13, RCLers. Hope all the Americans are having a wonderful holiday and can find some reason to celebrate despite the country seeming to run itself in reverse. To all non-Americans, I hope you’re having a wonderful week as well. Please, blog, may I have some more?
Happy Independence Day America! I always like to celebrate by watching this little production from Newcastle. It always bring a smile to my face. We’ve got a short slate of games tonight because most of them are going off during the day, my picks are also short because I’ve been enjoying America a little too much this morning. Please, blog, may I have some more?
After crowning Ohtani on the AL side, we’ve decided and the MVP races are both over. Ronald Acuna Jr. get the award on the NL side, done and done. He’s going to get 20/40 before the All-Star Break and he’s hitting over .330. Please, blog, may I have some more?
The singular of fireworks is firework, but sounds weird. A firework should be a professional wrestler who pretends to be a fireman for his character. That's a firework. Speaking of firemen, Happy 4th of July or as firemen call it, "Why did you put a Roman Candle in your butt and aim it at your house? Dumb move, especially since you lived in a thatched hut." You don't need fireworks to light up the night sky when you have Michael Harris II (2-for-3, and his 8th and 9th homer). Megahertz is electricity. I'm glad I took the Big Dub on calling him overrated already so I can now go back to basking in his hawt-ness. Is that not how this works? Can I not call a guy overrated, then enjoy him a few months later? I absolutely can. No one says I need to watch him be a stinker the whole season. He was overrated coming into the year, and now he's properly rated. When I rank him in the top 100 for the 2nd half next week, I think I've finally figured out where he should go. Sounds like Fiddy. Anyway, here's what else I saw yesterday in fantasy baseball:
You're probably reading this article from a boat floating in the middle of a river or lake. There's a sugary rum drink in your hand, or maybe a hard seltzer in a can coozy. Or maybe just a festive lemonade made from actual lemons. You're probably munching on beef in some form -- steak or ground, it doesn't matter. You're probably going to blow up a small section of land in the next 24 hours. Because 'Mericuh. If you're one of the lucky few that gets a holiday, enjoy it. Stare into the sky and count the clouds. Debate the nature of dark matter with your kids. You do you. Happy 4th of July. Just don't get in trouble, or make trouble for somebody else.
That dramatic opening is also my way of saying: it's a holiday. I'm not answering questions this week. [audible gasping]. I wrote articles and answered questions while I was in Japan, during Easter and Memorial Day, and while my family had Covid. I gave you Top SP Nathan Eovaldi and Top 10 SP Mitch Keller before anybody else. I told you to stop starting and rostering Alek Manoah a month before he was demoted. It's time for a very slight break. Grey is here for questions everyday, and I love checking in with JKJ and Coolwhip. Let them know I said "Hi."
Before I begin, I want to apologize to my throngs of fans and loyal readers for the tardiness of this article. I was on track for a Friday publication, but I’ll just say, sometimes life gets in the way and leave it at that. Please, blog, may I have some more?
The 4th of July is upon us, and I hope you are all enjoying quality time with family and friends. As the calendar hits July, let’s take a look at some middle infielders whose fantasy value is exploding with value or fizzling out as we approach the All-Star break:
Isaac Paredes – Rays: Overall has been a pleasant surprise this season, slashing 39/13/51/.261/.368 entering play Sunday. Please, blog, may I have some more?
Vegas' oddsmakers have this year's mark set at 73.5. I'm going under. Sorry, this is meant to help your most important 4th of July DFS. That was Joey Chestnut's previous seven years with this year's O/U. You don't bet on the Glizzy King? Damn, y'all un-American! Oh, I see, you saw this post was about the Reds, and thought we were talking Commies. The borscht eating contest is on May 1st, you missed it! So, Andrew Abbott (7 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 5 baserunners, 12 Ks, ERA at 1.21) keeps rolling. His command (3.1 BB/9) is not as bad as I worried as it might be. Could MLB hitters have no idea to wait on their pitch? Maybe. His fly ball tendency (59.7%), home park and homers allowed in the minors still has me running like I'm Uncle Baby Billy from a wife. The 93 MPH fastball has produced a .152 BAA, which is goofy low, producing a 20 Launch Angle. He is doing it, so there's something to it, but he's one of the luckiest pitchers currently. Regression is going to come faster than heartburn for Chestnut. Anyway, here's what else I saw this weekend in fantasy baseball:
Greetings and salutations, barflys. In a couple days, I’m sure the majority of you will be grilling hotdogs, attending parades, drinkin’ brewskis, maybe seeing some fireworks or– here’s a novel idea– a baseball game. But until then, we have some fantasy rosters to set. Please, blog, may I have some more?
