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Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

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Ellis Canady reviews last night's MLB box scores (9/19) and provides fun opinions on a variety of topics to help fantasy baseball owners with their lineups.

Welcome to the Friday, September 20th 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 20th. Enjoy them. You can even respond with your own thoughts on Twitter @EllisCan2.

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Daily Musings

  • "Stamp his hand, big man.” The bouncer, outwardly dejected, grabbed the stamp and placed it firmly on the back of Ronald Acuna’s hand. '40/35'.
  • Aaron Nola takes the L. 3.75ERA (4.01FIP). Nats next. Let's finish strong.
  • People seem to have left the game. Saves & speed are widely available to help you finish your leagues strong.
  • To think, most everyone said “Pass.” Mark Melancon w/12th & Brandon Workman w/15th saves.
  • Ground balls (51%) are working for Mike Soroka. 13th W. Let's be greedy: more SwingStrikes (10%), please.
  • Well rested, Austin Riley made a long-distance deposit (18).
  • Joe Musgrove undone by Mariners…and Pirates too. 5ER, 4R(2ER), 6K.
  • Eduardo Rodriguez didn’t go seven, but there was no need.10K in 6IP.
  • Andrew Benintendi w/40th double (one short of 2018). The biggest disappointment for my squads. I’m glad half the teams were able to overcome such a blunder.
  • Xander Bogaerts puts RBI tally to 109. 31HR. SS position is loaded.
  • Well lookie-lookie, Lorenzo Cain matches 2018 HR tally (10). 17SB & .251AVG cry for help.
  • How does Eric Hosmer only have 21 homers in this new era of synthetic rubber baseballs?
  • BANGARANG! Brett Gardner sends his cowhide airplane flying (26).
  • Look at me, Pa! I can do it too. Clint Frazier seeks acceptance & more playing time w/12 dinger.
  • Is this the last ride for Kole Calhoun with this outfit? 32nd long ball.
  • Masahiro Tanaka allows people to reminisce of days gone by. 7IP, 0ER, 6K.
  • Welcome back, Austin Hays. Here’s your first MLB HR (of 2019). The collection sits at two. Won’t stay there long.
  • Cavan Biggio, they love you. The fantasy world is talking about you. 15th HR will add more helium.
  • “I return, I homer.” “I return, I homer.” “I return, I homer.” The mantra worked, Anthony Rizzo. 27th keepsake delivered.
  • Jack Flaherty headed to 818 Beachfront Avenue. Damn, you’re clueless. Vanilla Ice said a1a beachfront ave. He wasn’t talking about 8IP, 1ER, 8K.
  • Not superb: Carlos Martinez. 0.1IP, 3ER. Clunker. (Psst…great job driving the price down. Do it a couple more times.)
  • Yes, Matt Carpenter. Now we’re moving. Just 23 more homers to match 2018.
  • A thing of beauty. Mike Clevinger w/six scoreless innings, six K. 12th W.
  • Oscar Mercado(14) & Yasiel Puig(18) just running down a dream on the base paths.
  • The Twins are so fun. Good for the fanbase.
  • Nelson Cruz smokes two to match his age(39). A feat accomplished in five of last six years.
  • Fly ball revolution (48%) is helping Mitch Garver. 31 signs of support.
  • Have a great Friday. Always give your best effort to the very end.
  • No Fear, Just Fantasy.

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Travis Etienne Jr.

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Could be a Holdout at Training Camp
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Max Fried

Exits Start With Blister
Mike Evans

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Charles Cross

Could Sign Extension Before Training Camp
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One to Watch Going into Training Camp
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Officially Announces his Retirement
Jaylen Waddle

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Tre Harris

Still Unsigned
Hunter Dobbins

to Miss Rest of Season With Torn ACL
Nolan Arenado

Held Out of Lineup on Saturday
Alexandre Sarr

Plays Well in Summer League Loss to Phoenix
Yang Hansen

Looks Good on Friday Night
Carlos Correa

Sitting on Saturday
Austin Riley

Placed on 10-Day Injured List
Nolan Arenado

Exits Friday's Contest With Sprained Finger
Jake Burger

Expects to Play on Saturday
Erik Karlsson

Open to Move Away From Pittsburgh
Zach Hyman

Hopes to be Ready for Start of Next Season
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Jeff Skinner Joins Sharks on One-Year Contract
Wyatt Langford

Records Four-Hit Night
Cal Raleigh

Homers Twice, Drives in Five
Cody Bellinger

Swats Three Homers in Victory
Jake Burger

Leaves With Quad Discomfort on Friday
Carlos Correa

Exits Game With Mild Ankle Sprain
Edward Cabrera

Dealing with Posterior Elbow Discomfort
Austin Riley

Leaves Game Early on Friday With Abdominal Tightness
Kon Knueppel

Struggles in Summer League Win
Rafael Devers

Dealing With Back Inflammation
Walter Clayton Jr.

Plays Well on Friday Night
Cody Williams

Scores 21 Points in Summer League Loss
Kyle Filipowski

Leads the Way on Friday Night
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Teoscar Hernandez Returning on Friday
Sauce Gardner

Wants to be Highest-Paid Cornerback
Rhamondre Stevenson

Heading into an Important Season
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Josh Metellus, Vikings Have Mutual Interest in Extension
Tua Tagovailoa

2025 Could be Tua Tagovailoa's Last Season in Miami
Rashawn Slater

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Byron Buxton

Returns on Friday
Isaiah Jackson

Signs Three-Year Extension
Jake Meyers

Placed on 10-Day Injured List With Calf Strain
Brandon Lowe

Placed on 10-Day Injured List With Oblique Tightness
Kodai Senga

Reinstated to Start on Friday
Alex Bregman

Officially Activated and Starting on Friday
Marvin Bagley III

Joining the Wizards
Herbert Jones

Signing Extension with Pelicans
Jacob Toppin

Returning to Hawks
Chicago Bears

Bears Extend General Manager Ryan Poles
Dalton Knecht

Avoids Serious Injury
MarShawn Lloyd

in a "Much Better Spot" Heading Into Training Camp
Javon Small

Signs Two-Way Deal
Dustin Hopkins

Browns Still Counting on Dustin Hopkins
Ryan Reaves

Traded to Sharks
Vladislav Kolyachonok

Moves to Dallas
Matt Dumba

Lands in Pittsburgh
Mackie Samoskevich

Re-Signs with Panthers on One-Year Deal
Josh Manson

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Derrick Lewis

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Stephen Thompson

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Steve Garcia

Looks To Extend His Win Streak
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Nate Landwehr

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Vitor Petrino

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Tuco Tokkos

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Set For Light-Heavyweight Bout
Jalen Williams

Signs Contract Extension With Thunder
Alijah Martin

Agrees to Two-Way Deal With Raptors
Tristan Vukcevic

Set to Return to Washington
Anfernee Simons

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Alex Ducas Heading to Australia
Dominick Barlow

Inks Two-Way Deal With 76ers
Jordan McLaughlin

Spurs Re-Sign Jordan McLaughlin to One-Year Deal
Dylan Harper

Out Thursday, Expected to Play Saturday
VJ Edgecombe

Diagnosed with a Sprained Thumb
Gary Woodland

Looking to Find Rhythm at Scottish Open
Aaron Rai

Brings Consistent Play to Scottish Open
Maverick McNealy

a Solid Value Play at Scottish Open
Aldrich Potgieter

Making Scottish Open Debut
Tom Kim

Looks to Rebound at Scottish Open
Brian Harman

a Safe Option at Scottish Open
Luke Clanton

a Sneaky Value Play at Scottish Open
Sam Burns

Looking to Stay Hot at Scottish Open
Nicolai Hojgaard

May Feel More at Home in Europe
Harry Hall

Showing Fine Form Heading to Scotland
Ryan Fox

Playing Well Since Early Spring Struggles
Max Greyserman

has Solid History at the Genesis Scottish Open
Harris English

Aims High for Scotland Next
Corey Conners

Primed for the Genesis Scottish Open
Daniel Brown

Attempts the Scottish Swing Again
Jacob Bridgeman

Needs Putter to Work at Genesis Scottish Open
Scottie Scheffler

Headlines Field at Genesis Scottish Open
Rory McIlroy

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Adam Scott

Looking to Build on History at The Renaissance Club
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Justin Rose

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Cam York

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Jake Knapp

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Ty Gibbs

Finishes Second at Chicago and Advances in In-Season Challenge
Alex Bowman

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Tyler Reddick

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Denny Hamlin

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