RADIO
Welcome to the August 17th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox.
Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics but also look to improve our teams as well as the teams of our fellow fantasy baseball enthusiasts. Everyone has their own perspectives which are not to be cast off as frivolous. They should be used as a method of expanding our own knowledge.
In this article, I review the previous day's box scores and provide my opinion on a variety of topics. Some will be random, some will be fun, and some will be stat-driven. It's a soapbox so I may rant from time to time as well. So without any further delay, below are my thoughts on the August 16th games. Enjoy them. You can even respond with your own thoughts on Twitter @EllisCan2.
Featured Promo: Get any full-season MLB and DFS Premium Pass for 50% off. Exclusive access to our Team Sync platform, Premium articles, daily Matchup Rating projections, 15 lineup tools, DFS cheat sheets, Research Stations, Lineup Optimizers and much more! Sign Up Now!
Daily Musings
- Joey Gallo (29) with high-velocity crowd pleaser (112 mph)
- A man of few words. Gerrit Cole w/ 9 K in 5.2 IP.
- Brandon Lowe (28) sings, "Hampton Roads, take me home...to the place, where I belong. Sweet Leadoff." Uhhh, ok.
- Whit Merrifield (34 SB) doesn't share well. He leaves Starling Marte on 33.
- "I'm different, yeah, I'm different. I'm different." Touki Toussaint! 6.1 IP, 2 ER, 7 K.
- We, and many like us, love us some Jonathan India. 16 HR, 8 SB, .283 AVG is nice from 2B for 2022. **What about Sophomore Slump?** Get outta here w/ that!
- How many times does Matt Chapman need to go "Oops upside your head" for you to get it? 4 HR, .429 AVG last seven games.
- Cousin Frank Schwindel keeps hittin' the side of the house w/ that stick.
- Oh!!! This deliciousness is why we waited in line for 2 hours in this Austin heat for this Luis Robert BBQ. Combo meal!
- Charlie Blackmon doesn't have many emotions these days. He delivered a 438-ft love letter (eight) w/ a kiss.
- Wunderbar! Max Kepler dances with joy (16)
- Kevin Gausman said there'll be days like this. 5 IP, 3 ER, 7 K....& 12th W!!! Shake a leg, shake a leg!
- Of course Josh Fleming gets that Follower W.
- Adam Duvall sends out a 445-ft care package (27).
- The Aledmys Diaz investment compounds (7% long-term growth)
- Trent Grisham writes another novel. Will it be a bestseller or laundromat fodder? Current chapter is explosive (13)
- Nicky Lopez snaggin three bags?! .270 AVG. Hmmm. Merrifield teaching him well.
- Shhh, keep underselling Carlos Hernandez. 6 IP, 4 ER.
- Max Muncy w/ his 26th shot across the bow. Pirates aren't happy.
- You had all your lifelines left, Ryan Weathers. 4 IP, 5 ER.
- Awww, thank you, Cesar Hernandez. It's the only one he gave us. It's probably stolen.
- How does Cal Quantrill do it? Can anyone answer it. 5 IP, 3 ER, 4 K isn't bad.
- If it hadn't been for Connor Joe, I'd been married long time ago. Where did you come from, where did you go? Where did you come from Connor Joe? (Seventh HR)
- Ladies & Gents. We are gathered here today....Stop w/ those damn church organs. It's not a funeral. This is Jonathan Villar's combo meal we talking about. 14 HR/ 10 SB.
- Kris Bryant's got "Two tickets to paradise." (21 HR)
Endgame
- Chad Green (four)
- Liam Hendriks (27)
- Jake McGee (26)
- Kenley Jansen (24)
Closing Thoughts
- Life is easy. People make it difficult sometimes. It's easy to help others. It's easy to be better for yourself & others. It's easy to have a happy fulfilling life. Why expend so much energy on negativity? Go live the easy life. Have a great Tuesday.
-
(No Fear, Just Fantasy)
Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App
Like what you see? Download our updated fantasy baseball app for iPhone and Android with 24x7 player news, injury alerts, sleepers, prospects & more. All free!
More Fantasy Baseball Advice
