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# MLB Starting Lineups For Thu 8/21
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Good day, everyone. It's time for some more Up-and-Coming Dynasty Player talk. This week I am going to focus on a player who is not an under-the-radar player in Colton Cowser. When you are the fifth overall pick in the 2021 draft, it is hard to fly under the radar. A Houston native, Colton had a standout career at Sam Houston State in Huntsville, TX, which is located just north of Houston. In three years, he slashed .354/.460/.608 with 24 homers and 112 RBI in 125 games with only 70 strikeouts (12%) to go with 76 walks (13.1%). Cowser has been a Top 100 Prospect since 2022, when he entered the season ranked 98th by Baseball America, 66th by MLB and 46th by Baseball Prospectus. In 2023 those rankings were #41, #40 and #38 and this season he entered the campaign at #34, #19 and #51. His minor league career backs up those rankings. In three minor league seasons he has a .298/.420/.489 slash line along with 38 homers, 162 RBI and 34 steals in 258 games. He has maintained his high walk rate at 15.6%, but unlike at Sam Houston State, his strikeouts have greatly increased to 25.9%. Colton is now establishing himself as a cornerstone player. Let's take a look at why he is an Up-and-Coming Dynasty Player.

Howdy Razzballers!

It’s that time of the season where many injuries become season ending injuries. This week Jordan Westburg and Kodai Senga have entered that territory (or are close to it). Additionally, chronically injured players like Mike Trout and Evan Carter will never really get to make a return as they are officially out for the season.  Please, blog, may I have some more?

My process for examining a slate always starts with a look into the K/BB numbers for pitchers and their opponents as well as a look at which teams perform well vs. the type of pitcher (LH/RH) they will be facing. I am able to pinpoint the teams I want to target for offensive production and the pitchers I want to roster. Please, blog, may I have some more?

Like Jesus, I often seek out the downtrodden and outcasts that populate the fantasy streets. We are both Sons after all. But this space is not limited to the less fortunate. I show no bias or discrimination towards race, age, production, weight, height, team affiliation, batting stance, throwing motion, curvature of the hat bill, use of sunglasses, batting gloves, sock length, amount of bling shown, or language spoken. Please, blog, may I have some more?

What is up party people? That was a fun trade deadline. Some big names moved some stayed put and once again I'm not really sure what the Giants plan was. Colton Cowser was one of the winners after he decided to start hitting again. Between his hot bat and Austin Hays getting traded playing time shouldn't be a concern. And I think we all remember how hot he was earlier. Now is the perfect time to pick him back up. As for Hays, if he plays everyday he's much more interesting and it looks like the Phillies will give him a shot in left field rather than just a platoon role. He's been a solid points guy in the past and could be again if the trade wakes up his bat.