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I am not sure what to say yet. Oh, I am losing my hair. I choose to see it as a sign that I am slowly ascending into a higher being of energy. I will then travel the internet. Something fantasy related ? I have been playing since sometime in the 1990's.
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Jose Alvarado Saves His Seventh Game Sunday
Tampa Bay Rays reliever Jose Alvarado finished out the game Sunday versus Cleveland. He would come in with the tying run on-deck so he qualified for a save opportunity. Alvarado would allow a two-run hit but otherwise finished out the game to earn his seventh save of the season. In fact, the two runs were... Read More
C.J. Cron Hits His 26th Homer
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron showed off the power that is his main value Sunday versus Cleveland. He would drill a solo homer to put the team up 2-0. The drive was his 26th of the season. He has surpassed his previous best total for a season by 10 already. He is batting... Read More
Joey Wendle Stays Hot
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Joey Wendle continued a recent upward trend to his offense Sunday versus the Indians. He would hit a ground-rule double to open the scoring in the key seventh inning. Wendle then was drive in shortly afterward. He also made several great defensive plays that ought to help his case to... Read More
Brandon Lowe Beats Up Cleveland Sunday
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Brandon Lowe remained scorching Sunday versus Cleveland. He first homered to open the scoring in the game to make it 1-0. He then slammed a deep double to drive in two runs during the seventh inning to make the game 6-0. The double looked to be mere icing on the cake... Read More
Ryan Yarbrough Wins 13th Game
Tampa Bay Rays reliever Ryan Yarbrough continued his reign as the king of the relief victory in 2018 on Sunday versus the Indians. He came in after the opener and went five innings allowing only one run. He would earn the win to move his amazing season total to 13. He is the first pitcher... Read More
Mallex Smith Likely Back Monday
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith (illness) has rejoined the team Sunday. The rumors and probability suggest he should be activated Monday. He has been out due to a nasty infection that had him hospitalized for a few days. Smith had been batting .385 since August 5 when he was moved to the lead-off spot... Read More
Kris Bryant Produces In Return
Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (shoulder) made his first start of his return from injury Saturday versus Philadelphia. He would collect two hits and score a key run as he shows he is still a really good hitter. He has returned along with Addison Russell to create a logjam at three positions (3B, 2B,... Read More
Ben Zobrist Drives In A Run Versus Philadelphia Saturday
Chicago Cubs second baseman Ben Zobrist continued to produce for his team Saturday versus the Phillies. Over his past 10 games, Zobrist has collected 14 hits to continue to be a standout in that category. He is batting .310 on the season which has him in the top-5 of the National League. He has 59... Read More
Daniel Murphy Continues To Roll Saturday Versus Phillies
Chicago Cubs second baseman Daniel Murphy continued to make a mark on the stat line with his new team Saturday versus Philadelphia. He would collect another hit and a run scored on the way to a 7-1 victory. Murphy has collected 14 hits over his past 10 games which marks the beginning of his stretch... Read More
David Bote Produces Off The Bench Saturday
Chicago Cubs third baseman David Bote made the most of his chance in the ninth inning Saturday versus the Phillies. He would double as a pinch-hitter to drive in a run before getting knocked in for the final run of the game. Due to the return of multiple regulars on Saturday, the ability to contribute... Read More
Kyle Schwarber Strikes Key Blow Saturday Versus Phillies
Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber created one of the key moments of the game Saturday versus Philadelphia. With the Cubs up 2-0 and two runners on with two outs, Schwarber came up. He would crush a ball that at first looked like it would clear the fence but instead hit off the top. Both runs... Read More
Ian Happ Flashes Power Saturday Versus The Phillies
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ reminded fans why he is so exciting Saturday versus Philadelphia. Happ is part of a rotation full of above-average talent trying to fill several positions for the Cubs. He is a former #9 overall pick with plus power but struggles with his batting average. He would hit his 14th homer... Read More
Kyle Hendricks Strong Saturday Versus Philadelphia
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks produced another strong outing versus the Phillies Saturday. He would go six innings allowing only one run. Hendricks would face a jam in his final inning but escaped it without damage. He has lowered his ERA 34 points over the past three starts as his numbers have begun to... Read More
Brandon Lowe Shows Off Power Saturday Versus Cleveland
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe contributed Saturday versus the Indians. He would come around to score the first Tampa Bay run of the game. He would also homer to provide the final run for the team as well. Lowe has been hot over his past eight games. He is 9-for-19 with seven runs scored,... Read More
Matt Duffy Drives In Two Runs Saturday Versus Cleveland
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy stepped up to help the team come back Saturday versus the Indians. He would double in the sixth inning to drive in two and tie the game at 2-2. Duffy would then get driven in to take the lead. Duffy is now batting .297 this season and could... Read More
Blake Snell Wins His 17th Saturday Versus Cleveland
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell continued his dark-horse case for the American League Cy Young award Saturday versus the Indians. He would last 6 2/3 innings allowing two runs (one earned). Snell would strikeout nine batters on the way to his 17th win of the season. Snell has had 17 starts this season... Read More
Kevin Kiermaier Leaves Game Saturday
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier left the game Saturday versus Cleveland. After the game, he said that his back had been bothering him for a week and it acted up again after a particularly hard throw. Kiermaier expects to play again Sunday so the issue seems more like something owners will just have to... Read More
Javier Baez Homers Friday Versus The Phillies
Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez provided the lone offensive score of the game for his team Friday versus Philadelphia. He would blast a fifth-inning solo homer to give the Cubs a 1-0 lead. The Phillies would go onto to win 2-1 in extra-innings though. Baez's HR was his 29th of the season, which leads the... Read More
Jose Quintana Strong Friday Versus Philadelphia
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jose Quintana was strong Friday versus the Phillies. He went six innings allowing only one run while striking out seven but earned a no-decision. He was in control for most of the outing before finally allowing the run in the sixth inning. The Cubs would only score once so the game... Read More
Tyler Glasnow Dominant Friday Versus Cleveland
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow looked great Friday versus the Indians. He lasted seven innings in the game and shut down the division-leading Cleveland team until they finally broke through with a solo HR in the seventh inning. He would only allow two hits, one walk, and a HBP while striking out six.... Read More
Willson Contreras Drives In Two Runs Thursday At Atlanta
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras continued his recent trend of mixed results for fantasy with his output Thursday versus the Braves. He has only had one multiple-hit game among his last 10 he has recorded an at-bat in. However, in the last eight such games, he has scored six runs while driving in five. The... Read More
Mike Montgomery Makes First Start Off DL
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Mike Montgomery (shoulder) made his first outing on the day he was activated Thursday versus Atlanta. He would only last 4 1/3 innings while allowing four runs but he did fan six batters. Despite the box score, he had his moment flashing his potential. He is now 4-4 with a 3.82... Read More
Pedro Strop Earns 11th Save Thursday
Chicago Cubs reliever Pedro Strop continued to perform in the role of the closer Thursday against Atlanta. Strop came in and recorded three straight outs to close out the one-run victory. The save would be his 11th of the season. Jesse Chavez has picked up the occasional save along the way but it still appears... Read More
Alec Mills Falters Wednesday Versus The Mets
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills failed to repeat his magic from the previous outing when he took the mound Wednesday versus the Mets. He was coming off an outing against Cincinnati where he went 5 2/3 innings allowing only one run while striking out eight. Wednesday, Mills would allow a first-inning grand slam before... Read More
Javier Baez Scores Winning Run Versus The Mets
Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez continued to find ways to help his team win games in the resumed game Wednesday afternoon. He drew a rare walk in the 11th inning and would advance to third base on an errant throw when the next batter bunted. Whether it is directly via his actions or indirectly during... Read More
Anthony Rizzo Is On Fire Lately
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo continued to rake for the ball club as the Mets series concluded. He put up four hits in the game that started Tuesday and then reached base twice in the regularly scheduled Wednesday game. Rizzo had a batting average that was struggling until head coach Joe Maddon moved him... Read More
Cole Hamels Has Been Great With The Cubs
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels continued to be a star for the team Tuesday. The team has won every start by him since he was traded to the team, including the game against the National League Cy Young frontrunner Jacob deGrom that was suspended after nine innings Tuesday night and finished in the 11th inning... Read More
Carlos Gomez Productive Wednesday Versus Atlanta
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez contributed in multiple categories Wednesday versus the Braves. He would score the final Rays run while driving in one earlier. Gomez also stole his 11th base of the season. Wednesday was a rare day of production for Gomez has been in a slump this month along with no longer... Read More
C.J. Cron Homers Wednesday Versus Atlanta
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron would contribute to the offensive effort Wednesday versus the Braves. He would record four hits and score twice in the 8-5 victory. Cron would homer to give the Rays a 4-3 lead and the team would not be caught again during the game. The HR was his 25th... Read More
Joey Wendle On A Hot Streak
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Joey Wendle continued his recent hot streak with a big game Wednesday versus Atlanta. He would record two hits, two runs, and two RBI in the 8-5 victory. Wendle would also add two stolen bases and a walk. Over the past 18 games, he has driven in 15 runs while... Read More
