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Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Ellis Canady reviews last night's MLB box scores (9/14) and provides fun opinions on a variety of topics to help fantasy baseball owners with their lineups.

Welcome to the September 15th 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 boxscores 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 September 14th games. Enjoy them. You can even respond with your own thoughts on Twitter @EllisCan2.

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Daily Musings

  • You did it to yourself, Trevor Bauer. You allowed a HR with only three outs from a win. Who’s complaining about 6.1 IP, 1 ER, 12K?
  • Erik Gonzalez, 2 SB is nice, but where’s the beef? Bring it back
  • Pablo Lopez (7 IP, 1 ER, 6 K) gives one lucky contestant a special prize. Lottery pick is Andrew McCutchen (seventh Jackpot raffle)
  • Three games..then two games. I see the pattern. I bet it’s one game between next HR for Mike Moustakas.
  • He giveth & he taketh away. Kyle Lewis grants a 10th interstellar wish for the good guys. The bad guys will be denied.
  • Jose Marmolejos won’t leave Chad hanging. Sixth vote of confidence.
  • Does anyone make Churros like they used to? Luis Torrens’ first delivery was 336 feet.
  • First all-day exotic Lambo rental wasn’t in Phoenix, it was OAK. Jake Lamb’s 104.3 mph drive was sexy.
  • Just like you don’t waste a delicious SamGyupSal meal, you don’t wast Kwang Hyun Kim’s start. 7 IP, 6 K; 0 run support)
  • Josh Lindblom joins Kim for a pregame Soju shot. 화이팅!!! They both dominate.
  • Christian Yelich I get that you’re slow-playing it, but six strikeouts in one day?! Ok, here’s the plan. You continue with the rope-a-dope. I’ll draft you seventh in 2021 drafts, and we’ll dominate next year.
  • 10 K in 4.2 IP. Corbin Burnes, your temperature's rising..as well as draft stock.
  • Cedric Mullins (six) with another five-finger discount. You’re making this a habit.
  • But we’re the best. "Ok, Mr. Atlanta, here’s your afternoon dose of humbleness.” ~ Orioles.
  • The year of 2020 may be a wreck in relation to baseball. However, it might bring us the departure of the Mets from the Wilpon’s grubby paws. At least mostly.
  • Ryan Mountcastle (five HR), sit Nunez down to discuss a few starts at 1B. Whoa! I never said to buy him an Audemars Piguet.
  • Dinelson Lamet is workin’ the hell out of those two pitches. 7 IP, 1 ER, 11 K.
  • Trent Grisham novel cont: Take exception?! Beau hits a homer off one of the best pitches in history and he’s supposed to solemnly walk around the bases with his hands in his pockets? Watch it…not too long…not too short. Don’t eyeball the pitcher, but don’t just stare at the crowd as though he doesn’t exist. Jog, but not too fast.. not too slow. Touch the plate, but don’t jump on it…and never, ever do the Cha-Cha or Electric Slide across the plate. He was excited & wanted Josephine to be proud of him. She’s real proud, Beau. Celebrate good times. Come on.

 

  • Red Hots update
  • Josh Bell might have been lost. He’s sent up seven flares. His latest one shot up quick (108 mph max exit velo)
  • DJ Stewart (seventh tater). Everyone knows now. If you read these railings, you can’t say you’re surprised.

 

  • Endgame
  • Yoshi Hirano (two)
  • Tyler Webb (one)
  • Taylor Rogers gives away a couple of free rides on the merry-go-round.

 




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REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

CFB

Kentucky Hires Oregon Offensive Coordinator Will Stein As Head Coach
Davante Adams

Not Dealing With a Serious Injury
Brandon Miller

Unavailable on Monday
Kyler Murray

Surgery Not on the Table for Kyler Murray
Duncan Robinson

Absent Against Atlanta
Marvin Harrison Jr.

in Danger of Missing Week 14?
Jalen Duren

Back in the Lineup on Monday Evening
Noah Clowney

Cleared to Play Versus Charlotte
Giannis Antetokounmpo

Active On Monday
Danila Yurov

Won't Play on Tuesday
Michael Porter Jr.

Back in Action on Monday
Sam Merrill

Unavailable Versus Pacers
David Pastrnak

to Remain Out Tuesday
Alexandre Sarr

Won't Play Versus Milwaukee
Adam Gaudette

Iffy for Monday
CFB

Kalani Sitake the Top Target for Penn State Coaching Job
Logan Cooley

a Game-Time Decision Monday
Josh Norris

Available Monday
Neal Pionk

Remains Out Monday
Lonzo Ball

Ruled Out on Monday
Jimmy Snuggerud

to Miss Six Weeks After Wrist Surgery
Justin Herbert

Having Hand Surgery on Monday
Steven Adams

Out Against Jazz
Kyler Murray

Cardinals Won't Open Kyler Murray's Practice Window This Week
Darius Garland

Unavailable Monday
Sauce Gardner

Not a Candidate to Go on Injured Reserve
Kristaps Porzingis

Out of Action Versus Pistons
Jayden Daniels

Not Cleared for Contact, Decision on Week 14 Status Delayed
Daniel Gafford

Sidelined Again on Monday
CFB

Josh Heupel Says He's Not a Candidate for Penn State Head Coach Job
Trey Hendrickson

Doubtful to Return in Week 14
Tee Higgins

Still in the Concussion Protocol
Drake London

"has a Chance" to Play in Week 14
J.J. McCarthy

in Line to Start in Week 14?
Aaron Jones Sr.

Not Dealing With Serious Shoulder Injury, Likely Day-to-Day
Sam Darnold

Dealing With Ankle Injury, "Should be Good" for Week 14
CFB

Will Stein, Brian Hartline the Top Candidates for Kentucky Job?
CFB

Nebraska Fires Defensive Coordinator John Butler After One Season
CFB

UCLA Expected to Hire Bob Chesney as Next Head Coach
Sauce Gardner

Officially Week-to-Week with Strained Calf
CFB

Lane Kiffin to Make $13 Million Salary, Ties Kirby Smart
CFB

Buster Faulkner, Joey Halzle Candidates for Florida Offensive Coordinator Job?
CFB

Kentucky Officially Fires Mark Stoops
Justin Herbert

Has Metacarpal Fracture in Left Hand
Amon-Ra St. Brown

Week 14 Availability Up in the Air
VEG

Carter Hart Expected to Make Golden Knights Debut Tuesday
Andre Drummond

Leaves Early, Status Now in Question
Pyotr Kochetkov

Remains Without Timeline For Return
Boone Jenner

Close to Returning
Tre Mann

Uncertain for Monday's Game Against Nets
Lian Bichsel

Exits With Injury Sunday
Deandre Ayton

Leaves Game With Knee Soreness
Petr Mrazek

Injured in Sunday's Loss
Adam Fox

Placed on Long-Term Injured Reserve
Brandon Williams

Questionable With Adductor Issue
P.J. Washington

Uncertain For Monday's Contest
Daniel Gafford

Expected To Miss Second Straight Game
Zach Ertz

Leads Washington in Receiving in Overtime Loss
James Cook

Handles Career-High 32 Carries for 144 Yards in Win
Egor Demin

Available Against Hornets
Justin Herbert

Planning to Play Through Broken Bone in Left Hand in Week 14
Terance Mann

in Danger of Missing Monday's Game
Sauce Gardner

Likely to Miss a "Couple of Weeks" With Calf Strain
Brock Bowers

Records Two Touchdown Grabs in Week 13
CFB

Lane Kiffin to be Introduced as LSU's Next Head Coach on Monday
CFB

Florida Poised to Land Jon Sumrall as Next Head Coach
CFB

Alex Golesh Taking Over Auburn Head-Coaching Job
CFB

Arkansas Expected to Hire Ryan Silverfield as Next Head Coach
Joel Hofer

Shuts Out Mammoth
Owen Tippett

Amasses Three Points in Saturday's Win
Stuart Skinner

Bounces Back With Shutout
Brock Nelson

Notches Four Points in Big Win
Oliver Ekman-Larsson

Sustains Upper-Body Injury
Logan Cooley

Hurt in Saturday's Loss
Warren Foegele

Not Ready to Return Saturday
Simon Benoit

Won't Play Saturday
Zack Wheeler

Likely to Return in May
Ryan Helsley

Agrees to Two-Year Deal With Orioles
Dylan Cease

Agrees With Blue Jays on Seven-Year, $210 Million Deal
Anthony Rendon

Angels Could Buy Out Final Year of Anthony Rendon's Contract
Josh Hader

Says his Shoulder is "Back to Normal"
Ketel Marte

Diamondbacks "Actively Listening" on Ketel Marte

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