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Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Saturday, September 7th 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 7th. Enjoy them. You can even respond with your own thoughts on Twitter @EllisCan2.

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Daily Musings

  • Come here often? No, I’m just here for the SB. Awesome, have some power while you wait. Tommy Edman w/two shots of 100 proof (seven).
  • Forever Young. Whit Merrifield wants to be Forever Young. Forever. Matches 2018 total of getting caught stealing a base (10).
  • Christian Yelich arrives at 44. "I’m sorry, sir. They already left. They said something about not wanting to hang out with someone from a nudie mag.”
  • “Can I have seconds?” Of course you can, Willie Calhoun. Eat all you want. 18th mashed tater.
  • 1B will appear weak at the top of 2020 drafts. Trey Mancini (30 dingers, .277AVG) is cheaper value.
  • Anthony Santander w/7HR, 15RBI, .344AVG last 15 games. Five games against lefties (.294AVG); at home vs southpaws (.339AVG). Only 38% owned.
  • Shhh. We have a rare opportunity to see a Felipe Vázquez in his natural environment. Watch as he secures the save so effortlessly. (25)
  • That moment in the movie where your befuddlement stops & you suddenly cheer for the underdog: Go Ian Kennedy (27SV)! Go!
  • Hunter Dozier may just come w/3B/OF eligibility in 2020. 25HR is nice. Kauffman Stadium is not, for power.
  • Domingo German denied entry again. Tougher against stronger competition. 4.83FIP doesn’t take away from 17W.
  • Brett Gardner doesn’t like hanging around average power-hitters like Aaron Judge. Pulls ahead w/21st homer.
  • HZ Attack! I think Eugenio Suarez has become one of the Homer-Zombies. AAAAHHHHH!!!!  22 blasts in the second half (leads majors).
  • It is nice to see the D’Backs stick w/Archie Bradley at closer. It has been a long time coming. (13SV)
  • Ketel Marte (31 dingers), you’ve got people drafting you in the 3rd round of mock drafts. Let's see if we can get you to the second.
  • Brendan McKay is still working through things. 3.2IP of one-hitter w/seven K works for me.
  • Ever know someone that was clumsy? Would you intentionally let them hold your $7000 watch? In other news, Edwin Diaz blows a save. Is that news, really?
  • Michael Conforto will get to 30HR. Weren’t we hoping for more?
  • J.T. Realmuto w/three-straight games with HR. I thought I heard him scream “We Are CATCHERS!!!” before that last one.
  • Holy Free Escalator Ride! Patrick Corbin giving away six free passes. Who carries that many at one time?
  • Ozzie Albies joins the 20/15 club. Shhh. Don’t tell anyone, I’m targeting him in 5th round of 2020 mock draft.
  • Giddy Giddy. Josh Donaldson w/35 moonshots. Don’t you love when guys do great. It rockets their value and allows you to take more of “your guys".
  • Yep, first homer and stolen base of 2019 already checked off in a matter of two days for Kyle Tucker. Let them (but mainly him) play.
  • Mallex Smith-owner, aren’t you leading SB category by now? 40SB.
  • Nicholas Castellanos gives hope for a full season of his second-half performance. 15HR, .304AVG.
  • 2020 draft order. Pick 1, 2, then 4 or 5. Please, please just give me Francisco Lindor already. 28HR, 20SB, .297AVG w/missed time.
  • Tim Melville, are you really the savior?
  • Tim Anderson gets it all. 370-footer to make it a clean 16/16 w/.333AVG.
  • Ramon Laureano returns. It would’ve been nice to know before lineups lock.
  • A.J. Pollock hits three HR?!  How does this happen? (says my brain as my hands start a slow clap. Looking around for answers)
  • Mr. Trevor Story, Happy to have you aboard the 30/20 Express again!
  • Have a great Saturday. Enjoy your baseball, college football, birthday parties, wedding, football prep. Enjoy it all!
  • No Fear, Just Fantasy.

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REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Tyler Reddick

the Clear Favorite at Darlington
Kyle Stowers

Placed on Injured List with Hamstring Strain
Kyle Larson

Is High Risk, High Reward at Darlington
Ryan Blaney

Is Getting Better at Darlington
NASCAR

Bubba Wallace Not Slowing Down at Darlington
Chris Buescher

Should Be a Top 10 Contender at Darlington
Austin Cindric

a Sleeper at Darlington
Erik Jones

Quickest in Practice at Darlington
Morgan Geekie

Records Three Assists Against Red Wings
Peyton Watson

Could Return Against Trail Blazers
Steven Stamkos

Notches Three Points in Win Over Golden Knights
Stephen Curry

to Miss Next Two Games
Cole Caufield

Records Career-High Five Points in Saturday's Win
Denny Hamlin

Qualifies Ninth for this Week's Cup Race at Darlington
Noah Clowney

to Miss Second Straight Game
Chase Briscoe

Is One of the Top DFS Options of the Week for Darlington
Nikita Kucherov

Takes Over Scoring Lead With Four-Point Effort
Nicolas Claxton

Won't Play Sunday
Tyler Tucker

Out Week-to-Week
Russell Westbrook

Out Against Brooklyn
Juuse Saros

to Remain Out Sunday
Luka Dončić

Luka Doncic Facing One-Game Suspension
William Byron

Is William Byron A Playable DFS Option for Darlington Lineups?
Kyle Kuzma

Exits Early Against Suns
Anthony Stolarz

Released From Hospital
Christopher Bell

Could Christopher Bell be Considered A Decent DFS Option for Darlington?
Chase Elliott

Is Chase Elliott Worth Rostering At Darlington This Week For DFS?
Joey Logano

May Not Have the Speed to Warrant A Darlington DFS Lineup Spot
Ross Chastain

Should DFS Players Trust Ross Chastain at Darlington?
Kyle Busch

Could Kyle Busch Be A Worthy DFS Option for Darlington?
Brad Keselowski

May be A Contriarian DFS Tournament Option At Darlington
Daniel Suarez

has Little Upside for Darlington DFS Lineups
Bryce Young

a Potential Trade Target in Dynasty Leagues?
Devaughn Vele

Worth Buying Low on in Dynasty Leagues?
Darnell Washington

Climbs Up the Depth Chart
Adonai Mitchell

Trending Up After Quarterback Change?
Saquon Barkley

to Benefit From New-Look Offense in 2026?
Michael Wilson

On Track to be Cardinals' Top Fantasy Receiver?
Victor Wembanyama

Good to Go Versus Pacers
Seiya Suzuki

Won't be Ready for Opening Day
Kawhi Leonard

Ready to Face Dallas Saturday
Draymond Green

Available Saturday Against Atlanta
De'Anthony Melton

Cleared to Play Saturday
Jalen Johnson

Sidelined Saturday
Alperen Sengün

Alperen Sengun Will Play Against Heat
Kristaps Porzingis

Out Saturday Against Hawks
Jaylon Tyson

Ruled Out Versus Pelicans
Donovan Mitchell

Available Saturday Against New Orleans
Dylan Larkin

Remains Out Saturday
Austin Reaves

Cleared to Play Saturday
Jake Sanderson

Could Return in 7-10 Days
Morgan Rielly

Unavailable Saturday
Urho Vaakanainen

Considered Week-to-Week
Noah Laba

Out Week-to-Week
Tyler Toffoli

Questionable for Road Trip
Victor Hedman

Won't Play Against Oilers
Gleyber Torres

Clear to Return on Monday
Konnor Griffin

Assigned to Minor-League Camp
Jake Ferguson

Tails Off Late in 2025
Shedeur Sanders

Set to Face Competition Ahead of 2026
Tyreek Hill

Remains a Free Agent
Brock Bowers

Set for a Major Quarterback Upgrade?
Mack Hollins

Still Trending Up in New England?
Malik Washington

a Breakout Candidate Going into Year 3?
Mike Gesicki

a Bounce-Back Candidate in Third Year in Cincy
Xavier Legette

the Panthers' WR3 Heading into 2026?
Rashod Bateman

Dynasty Stock is on Life Support
Gleyber Torres

Scratched From Lineup on Saturday With Lower-Back Tightness
DJ Giddens

an Intriguing Handcuff Despite Minimal Standalone Value
Hunter Henry

Set to Collect Some Vacated Targets?
AJ Barner

Firmly Positioned Atop Depth Chart
Cedric Tillman

Dynasty Managers Losing Patience?
Josh Jacobs

Remains a Strong RB1 Option
Devon Witherspoon

Seahawks Pick Up Devon Witherspoon's Fifth-Year Option
Aaron Nesmith

Could Miss Saturday's Game
Andrew Nembhard

Could Miss Fourth Straight Game
Brice Sensabaugh

Remains Out Saturday
Grayson Allen

Could Miss Third Straight Game
Jake Allen

has Excellent Performance in Defeat
Logan Thompson

Nearly Perfect In Victory
Tanner Bibee

to Take the Ball on Opening Day
Logan Webb

to Start on Opening Day for Giants
Cristopher Sánchez

Cristopher Sanchez to Start on Opening Day for Phillies
Chris Sale

Braves Name Chris Sale as Their Opening Day Starter
Kyle Stowers

Leaves Friday's Game With Hamstring Tightness
Jasson Domínguez

Jasson Dominguez Optioned to Triple-A
Tyler Toffoli

Won't Play Saturday
Joel Armia

Ready to Return From Back Injury
Joel Eriksson Ek

Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek to Remain Out Saturday
Ross Colton

Still Out Friday
Yan Kuznetsov

Remains Sidelined Friday
Jacob Misiorowski

Named Opening Day Starter
Mike Trout

X-Rays Come Back Negative on Mike Trout's Hand
Dylan Crews

Optioned to Triple-A Rochester
Lerone Murphy

Set For UFC London Main Event
Movsar Evloev

Looks To Remain Unbeaten
Michael Aswell

Jr. An Underdog At UFC London
Luke Riley

Set For UFC London Co-Main Event
Joe Ryan

Named Opening Day Starter for Twins
Sam Patterson

Looks To Extend His Win Streak
Michael Page

Set For Welterweight Bout
Austen Lane

In Dire Need Of Victory
Iwo Baraniewski

A Favorite At UFC London
Francisco Alvarez

Pulled Early Thursday With Back Tightness
Luis Severino

to Start for A's on Opening Day
Logan Gilbert

Named Mariners Opening Day Starter
José Ramírez

Jose Ramirez Back in Cactus League Lineup on Thursday
Hayden Birdsong

to Have Tommy John Surgery, Miss Entire 2026 Season
Zack Wheeler

to Pitch in Minor-League Game on Monday
Akshay Bhatia

Withdraws From Valspar Championship
CFB

Alberto Mendoza Drawing Positive Reviews at Georgia Tech
CFB

Anthony Colandrea Impressing in Nebraska's Spring Practices
J.J. Spaun

Offers Upside Despite Poor Course History at Innisbrook
Aaron Rai

Looks to Bounce Back at Valspar Championship
Johnny Keefer

Brings Ball-Striking Upside to Valspar Championship
Billy Horschel

a Volatile Play at Valspar Championship
Ben Griffin

Looks to Rebound at the Valspar Championship
Corey Conners

Brings Elite Ball-Striking to Valspar Championship
Xander Schauffele

Trending In The Right Direction For Valspar Championship
Sahith Theegala

Has Shot to Challenge at Valspar Championship
Mackenzie Hughes

Looking to Bounce Back at Valspar Championship
Nicolai Hojgaard

Finding Rhythm For Valspar Championship
Matt Fitzpatrick

Continues Hot Start to 2026 Heading to Valspar Championship
Pierceson Coody

Heads to Valspar Championship Following Two Missed Cuts
Wyndham Clark

Searching for Momentum at Valspar Championship
Justin Thomas

Is Justin Thomas Back Ahead of This Week's Valspar Championship?
Jordan Spieth

to Bounce Back at Favored Valspar Championship?
Brooks Koepka

is Starting to Find His Groove Again Ahead of Valspar Championship
Viktor Hovland

is One of The Best DFS Plays at Innesbrook
Rasmus Hojgaard

to Get Back on Track at Valspar Championship
Tony Finau

is Again a Scary Option at Valspar Championship
Blades Brown

Continues PGA Tour Run at Valspar Championship
Josh Emmett

Suffers First-Round TKO Loss
Kevin Vallejos

Scores First-Round TKO
Amanda Lemos

Drops Back-To-Back Fights
Gillian Robertson

Extends Her Win Streak
Andre Fili

Drops Decision on Saturday
Denny Hamlin

Dominates and Gets His Third Career Las Vegas Win
Chase Elliott

Earns Runner-Up Finish at Las Vegas
William Byron

Wins A Stage and Finishes Third at Las Vegas
Christopher Bell

Finishes Fourth at Las Vegas After Strong Run
Andre Fili

Jose Delgado Edges Andre Fili in Split-Decision Win
Oumar Sy

Suffers First-Round Submission Loss
Ion Cutelaba

Returns To The Win Column
CFB

CJ Carr Enters Sophomore Season as Heisman Favorite
CFB

Aaron Philo Not a Lock to be Florida's Starting QB?
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