There is a sense of validation when you go and look at the roster %’s for players who have been previously mentioned in the series. Unfortunately, there is also a sense of dread when you find out that a certain recommendation of Austin Gomber has led to a new term. Being “Gomber-ed”. Remember tho, we are still a mere 18% of the way through the season, and there will be plenty of good and bad decisions ahead. This week incorporates a few more inter-league games, and will set the path for future weeks in which a H2H matchup can be in your favor if preparation is taken. Or if I keep getting Gomber-ed, more like Preparation H.
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What is up party people, we’re back with a brand new edition of DFS action. Lets spin those beats and win son cash salad. DJ LeMahieu, 2B: $2,700 – Real tough to pass him up at this price. And by tough I mean make sure you have him. He’s the top rated option despite his slow start and it’s only a matter of time before the hot streak comes. Get him, get him now.
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Buxton Is The Cream Of Twin Keying In On Cleveland Pitching
April 29, 2021 | Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes | 492 Commentsby: Grey
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What could be if Byron Buxton could only stay healthy…*wavy lines* “Whoa, dream sequence! What’s this, a rainbow with a map to its natural end? I will follow this! Wow, only three years later to find the end of this rainbow, I should’ve drove! Hey, look…a pot! Let me see what’s in it…Gold? Meh, whatever…Ooh, Byron Buxton being a 40/20/.260 hitter in 162 games, and a battery for my calculator watch that I couldn’t find after the Radio Shack by me went out of business…this dream sequence is amazing!” *wavy lines* Oh, man, here I am still with a calculator watch that’s stuck on the 1’s and 2’s. Though, Buxton is healthy, but I don’t have him on any teams. Dreams don’t exist. Buxton is an easy top 10 outfielder in 2021, if he stays healthy. That “if” is the size of a Greek grandmother’s gams. Yesterday, he went 5-for-5, 2 runs with a slam (8) and legs (2). Hopefully, he stays working longer than this dumb watch. Also, in this game, Josh Donaldson (1-for-4) hit his 2nd homer, as he reminds everyone his initials are J.D. too; Jorge Polanco (1-for-5, 2 runs, 2 RBIs) hit his 1st homer, reminding everyone they drafted him; Mitch Garver (2-for-5, 3 RBIs) hit his 3rd and 4th homer, and, after the game, he read on the broadcast a love letter sent to him by someone who he wouldn’t name, only holding up a tub of CoolWhip, wonder who that could be. Finally, Willians Astudillo (1-for-4) hit his 2nd homer, and he exclaimed, “Hot dog!” as he reached into his pocket and ate one as he rounded the bases. Anyway, here’s what else I saw yesterday in fantasy baseball:
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Prospect News: Shane McClanahan in the Sunshine State
April 28, 2021 | Fantasy Baseball Prospects | 30 Commentsby: The Itch
The Tampa Bay Rays will promote LHP Shane McClanahan to start Thursday’s game against Oakland. If you watch spring training baseball, you might’ve glimpsed McClanahan hitting 101 on the radar gun while striking out seven batters and allowing one baserunner over three innings.
If you missed those brief Grapefruit League innings, perhaps you watch the playoffs, where you could’ve seen McClanahan hitting 100 on the radar gun in his big league debut last fall. He got knocked around a bit by the Yankees and Astros but did throw an empty frame against the Dodgers in the World Series. Wild ride for a guy who’d only pitched 18.1 innings above A ball before that postseason stress test.
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Top 25 Third Basemen Rest of Season – Rocking My Throwback
April 28, 2021 | Top 25 Third Basemen | 12 Commentsby: Richardo
We’re close to a month into the season and I don’t think I’ve panicked too much with these rankings. One trend I recently noticed was how many veterans are filling up the stat sheet. Guys like Justin Turner, Josh Donaldson, and Kris Bryant are turning back the clocks to their prime, while shiny new toys like Cavan Biggio and Alec Bohm have struggled out of the gate. There’s no real analysis there, it’s just a quick observation. On the injury front we had Jean Segura head to the IL with a quad strain, and my former bae, Ke’Bryan Hayes reaggravated his wrist injury. Sadly, both fell off of this list. I’m very concerned about Hayes for this year. Even after returning to the lineup, wrist injuries tend to sap power. Let’s get to the list and then we’ll talk about a couple of movers.
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SAGNOF, Week 4: Disaster Preparedness
April 28, 2021 | Closers, SAGNOF, Steals | 9 Commentsby: Kerry Klug
My old boss used to have a sign in her office that read “If you failed to prepare, prepare to fail.” This quote also applies to fantasy bullpen management. At a moment’s notice, your top closer can find himself on the outs and you’ve got to adjust!
I’m going to take a look at some of the closers who have been disasters so far and help you prepare if the worst is to happen! And I’ll be doing it with the Department of Homeland Security color warning level system!
Blue: Nothing to see here.
Green: Maybe something to see here.
Yellowing: I’m definitely seeing something here.
Orange: What am I seeing here?!
Red: Oh god, my eyes!
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Welcome to another quirky Wednesday main late. Jacob deGrom has played his way into plug and play status for DFS. Unfortunately, the main slate starts at 7:05 PM EST and the Mets play at 6:40 PM EST. Fear not though as we have a healthy 10-game slate on tap. Well almost healthy as I don’t expect the Cardinals and Phillies game to be played due to rain.
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Every year, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. showed up at camp saying he was in the best shape of his life. He was like a Russian nesting doll of “Best Shapes.” Or a caterpillar. Shed one Best Shape, and reveal another Best Shape. Then another Best Shape gone, and another Best Shape emerged. “I think someone left their earth skin in the washing machine.” That’s the Blue Jays’ clubhouse attendant finding one of Vlad’s Best Shapes. Then, this year, Vlad, the Mini Impala, showed up at camp with his Best Best BEST Best Shape. A Best Shape to best every other Best Shape. And it’s the best. Last night, he went 3-for-4, 7 RBIs, as he hit three homers (5, 6, 7). He’s gonna hit 40 homers and .350, isn’t he? People are going to be talking about Vlad Jr. in a few years the way they talk about Mike Trout. He’s hitting for power without sacrificing average, and it’s gorgeous. Good for you, Vlad. I’m glad he finally is in the Best Best BEST Best Shape of his life. Anyway, here’s what else I saw yesterday in fantasy baseball:
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Top 100 Outfielders For 2021 Fantasy Baseball: Shake Up Edition
April 27, 2021 | Top 100 Outfielders | 46 Commentsby: Coolwhip
Last week I gave you the NyQuil & Naquin Update. We looked at some hot starters and some early snoozers. So I sat here pondering what I should do about the season so far. After all, we aren’t even a month in yet. Do I stick to my guns, make marginal changes to the board and keep telling people it’s early (which is true) or do I take a leap for faith and dive into the rabbit hole, “what if some of these wild things going on actually mean something, and if everyone is mad, are we all mad? or are those that still haven’t lost their minds the mad ones since it hasn’t driven them mad as of yet?” We ask the tough questions here at Razzball.
You will see things that might frighten you, but don’t be alarmed. These are just the ravings of a madman who dared to ask “what if?” What if Byron Buxton is stayed healthy (he probably won’t), Mitch Haniger stayed healthy (he probably could), Franmil finally broke out for real (maybe so), and Mark Canha was a top tier leadoff man (feels like it). And who the hell is Adolis Garcia and why is he not on your roster yet? These questions and more I shall pursue.
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Rolling In The Deep: Daza-d And Confused
April 27, 2021 | Rolling In The Deep | 17 Commentsby: Laura Holt
Well, friends, last week was a tough one for most of my fantasy teams. I’ve had plenty of ups and downs this month, but felt like things were under control until about a week ago, when a horrible combination of bad decision-making and unfortunate luck led to some massive hits in the standings. I was a day late and/or a dollar short on several players that could have helped my teams, but I’m trying to re-group and trying to remember that every roster spot on every team can make a difference, even when my options to replace hurt or underperforming players are limited. It’s still early, and thankfully we once again have a 162-game season to work with, so time to press on and hope all of the decisions we make are the right ones. On that note, let’s take a look at some little-owned players who may be of help in AL-only, NL-only, and other deep leagues.
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RCL Update: The Week That Was, Week 3, 2021
April 27, 2021 | Our Leagues, Razzball Commenter Leagues | 22 Commentsby: MattTruss
We have a new leader on the top of the Razzball Commenter Leagues Master Standings this week, which will most likely be the norm as things shift in the early going. Although, if the current top team continues on the tear they’ve been on, it’ll take some time to catch them. We have our first normal week of data this week as well, which means we have the bar set for the weekly records. We’ll dive into that soon, in the meantime I thought I’d toss out a friendly reminder about pacing yourself. No, this is not a PSA reminding you to mix a glass of water into your whiskey drinking (but do that too). This is about pacing your innings pitched. Some simple math tells us there are 25 weeks in the season and we need to get to 1400 IP. That means you should be looking at about 56 innings pitched per week in order to stay on track. In other words, you should be sitting at between 170 and 180 IP as of this writing. FanTrax does offer you a glimpse of your current pace if you click the Min/Max button on your team screen. I’m not sure I trust their math though. I followed their pacing in the past and with about a month and a half to go had to stream my arse off in just about every league to catch up. I’m not sure where the breakdown was, but I prefer my own tracking. With any luck, you’re reading this early enough this season that you won’t fall into the same trap.
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Points Leagues: Fair Trade
April 27, 2021 | Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues | 13 Commentsby: malamoney
Is it possible for a trade to be fair in one league but not in another? I think the answer to that question is pretty obvious. If it wasn’t at first, the fact that I asked should be a dead giveaway. The answer is yes. The key here is tied to the simple fact that not all points leagues are created equal. It’s an extremely important principle that needs to be understood and one I have mentioned countless times over the years. Ronald Acuña Jr. is even more valuable in a league that does not penalize for strikeouts. Using 2019 stats as an example, with 188 strikeouts he finished as the 13th most productive (most points) hitter with 516 points. Cody Bellinger finished top of the list with 623 points. If hitters didn’t lose a point for a strikeout, Acuña would have had 704 points. That would have made him the number two hitter behind Bellinger. Just in case you didn’t think he could be more valuable. The key here is that the scoring system of the league directly affects a player’s value. That is why I put together my draft day spreadsheet that allows you to enter your league’s settings.
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