Ya know how they used to say a complete game under 100 pitches was a Maddux? Well, kids, the only way a pitcher is ever throwing a complete game again is if it’s under 100 pitches. A complete game equals Maddux. Please, blog, may I have some more?
Big week for redemption-arc prospects, particularly Rangers RHP Jack Leiter and Astros RHP Forrest Whitley. Leiter is scheduled to make his major league debut Thursday, just a couple days before he’ll turn 24 on April 24. He has not fared well as a professional, logging ERAs of 5.54, and 5.07 in two extended stretches in Double-A heading into 2024. Leiter’s command has been much better this season, as seen in his 0.98 WHIP and 38.6 percent strikeout-minus-walk rate across 14.1 Triple-A innings. He’s pulled an interesting trick of becoming found money after being the 2nd overall pick in 2021. Could provide a nice boost if he gives the Rangers anything this year.
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If only Joe Ryan had waited one more week to showcase a big “breakout” game. I have been holding him close to the vest waiting for a few more data points before planting my flag on a post-breakout re-breakout. I was watching him covertly take the next big step before making a big statement. Please, blog, may I have some more?
Thank you very much to our everything guru here around Razzball Vinwins. He managed to nail the exact terminology I was looking for in regards to our Stolen Base Streamers. Anytime you grab a guy for your roster looking for a stolen base I will henceforth be referring to it as a Speed Dial. Please, blog, may I have some more?
Paul Blackburn has yet to give up a run this season in 19.1 innings. He only has 11 strikeouts, and he’s never been a huge strikeout pitcher. He’s got the stuff to get outs, and he will continue to show that Wednesday afternoon against the St. Please, blog, may I have some more?
Dodgers called up Andy Pages (1-for-4, 1 run) But, for all you Anglo em-effers, it’s Pagés. As in, “I shot an elephant in my Pagés.” “How did the elephant get in your Pagés?” As in, check out my pee-jays — [walks out in feety pajamas that are all pink and have a bunny tail] If Andy Pages ever meets Gavin Sheets, it’s going to be a tearful reunion. Please, blog, may I have some more?
What’s poppin’, Razzpimples?
Remember to bookmark that Razzball Bullpen Chart, y’all! I update it obsessively.
Also, if you’re a sub (you should be a sub…it’s great value), you get access to RP Projections and the super badass Relievonator Game Log tool, in addition to all the other awesome tools we have to offer. Please, blog, may I have some more?
Welcome to the recap of week three of the Razzball Commenter Leagues. How are your teams making out so far? I have a mixed bag myself. My offenses seem pretty middle of the pack so far, and my pitching ratios are all over the board. Please, blog, may I have some more?
The first few weeks of a season are fraught with peril. It’s not like other sports in baseball. For football, you have a 100 yard week with 2 TD, yeah, he’s a pickup. In hoops, a guy spikes to 28 minutes and double doubles, get that guy on your team. Please, blog, may I have some more?
I always used to get flustered around the time when lineups were locked on a Tuesday night because there were so many games to take into account and I felt like I HAD TO stack the random game that went off for 10+ runs. Please, blog, may I have some more?
Grey and B_Don are here for another episode of the Razzball Fantasy Baseball Podcast. There’s a lost intro that was absolutely brilliant, Grey swats his mic, and find out who GREY compares to Bo Bichette this week. The big news of the week is that Jackson Holliday has made his way to Camden Yards. Please, blog, may I have some more?
