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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

Alexis Lafrenière

Alexis Lafreniere Battling Illness, Iffy for Thursday
J.T. Miller

Likely to Return Thursday
Adam Henrique

Out Through Olympic Break
Dean Wade

Ruled Out Thursday
Brandon Williams

Questionable for Thursday
P.J. Washington

Doubtful Thursday
Jaime Jaquez Jr.

Questionable Thursday
Donovan Mitchell

Available Thursday
Corey Kispert

Hawks Land Corey Kispert
CJ McCollum

Moves to Atlanta
Trae Young

Traded to Washington
Ja Morant

Remains Out on Wednesday
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Will Suit Up Versus Utah
Jaren Jackson Jr.

Good to Go Against Phoenix
Santi Aldama

Cleared to Play on Wednesday
Sam LaPorta

Plans to be Back for Training Camp
Brandon Miller

Unavailable Versus Raptors
Owen Caissie

Shipped to Miami as Centerpiece of Trade
Edward Cabrera

Cubs Officially Acquire Edward Cabrera From Marlins
Onyeka Okongwu

Sidelined Wednesday
Nathan Walker

Ready to End 16-Game Absence
Rutger McGroarty

Out Indefinitely With Concussion
Jaren Jackson Jr.

Downgraded to Questionable For Wednesday
Kevin Stenlund

a Game-Time Call Wednesday
Ty Dellandrea

Ruled Out Wednesday
Matas Buzelis

Set to Suit Up Wednesday
Adam Erne

Misses Wednesday's Action
Tom Wilson

Aliaksei Protas Won't Play Wednesday
Coby White

Sidelined Versus Pistons
Anze Kopitar

Out Wednesday
Draymond Green

Upgraded to Probable on Wednesday
Rome Odunze

Plans to Play on Saturday
LeBron James

Considered Questionable For Wednesday
Edward Cabrera

Cubs Finalizing Deal to Acquire Edward Cabrera From Marlins
New York Giants

Giants "All-In" on Hiring John Harbaugh
CFB

Jackson Arnold Signs with UNLV
CFB

Sam Leavitt Scheduled to Visit Tennessee
Devon Toews

to Miss at Least Two Weeks
Gabriel Landeskog

Out for Several Weeks
Jamie Drysdale

Makes Early Exit Tuesday
Bobby Brink

Injured in Tuesday's Win
Adam Henrique

Expected to Miss Time
Brad Marchand

Dealing With Lingering Health Issue
Haydn Fleury

Hospitalized Tuesday
Moussa Diabaté

Ryan Kalkbrenner Out, Moussa Diabate Probable Wednesday
Brandon Miller

Listed as Probable Wednesday
New York Giants

John Harbaugh Expected to be Favorite to Become New Giants Head Coach
Mason Marchment

Out Tuesday
Sean Monahan

Available Tuesday
Jason Zucker

Set to Return From 11-Game Absence
Matvei Michkov

a Game-Time Call Tuesday
Baltimore Ravens

John Harbaugh Won't Return as Ravens Head Coach
Bo Bichette

Unlikely to Return to Toronto?
Jordan Love

Ready to Start in Wild-Card Game Against Bears
CFB

Jadan Baugh Staying with Florida for Junior Season
Washington Commanders

Commanders "Mutually" Parting Ways With OC Kliff Kingsbury
CFB

Byrum Brown Officially Commits to Auburn
CFB

Austin Simmons Signing with Missouri
CFB

Ty Simpson Undecided on 2026 Plans
CFB

Quarterback AJ Hill Following Ryan Silverfield to Arkansas
Atlanta Falcons

Falcons Have Requested an Interview With Klint Kubiak
Deshaun Watson

Browns Expect Deshaun Watson to be on the Team Next Year
Wan'Dale Robinson

Dealing With Fractured Ribs
Cam Skattebo

Hopes to be Back by Training Camp
Cameron Ward

Won't Need Surgery on his Shoulder
Davante Adams

Rams Expect Davante Adams to Return in Wild-Card Round
Arizona Cardinals

Cardinals Fire Head Coach Jonathan Gannon
Las Vegas Raiders

Raiders Fire Head Coach Pete Carroll
Malik Nabers

Unsure if He Will Be Ready for Week 1 of 2026 Season
CFB

Trinidad Chambliss Will Return to Ole Miss If Granted Sixth Year of Eligibility
Cincinnati Bengals

Zac Taylor Will Return as Bengals Head Coach in 2026
New York Giants

Giants Expected to Show Interest in Former Browns Head Coach Kevin Stefanski
Daniel Jones

Colts, Daniel Jones Appear to Have "Mutual Interest" in a 2026 Reunion
Cleveland Browns

Browns Fire Kevin Stefanski After Another Losing Season
Zay Flowers

Goes Off for 138 Yards, Two Touchdowns in Loss
Bo Bichette

Phillies Have Interest in Bo Bichette
Kansas City Royals

Matt Quatraro Signs Three-Year Extension With Royals
CFB

Transfer QB Billy Edwards Commits to North Carolina
CFB

Sam Leavitt Visiting Texas Tech on Saturday
CFB

DJ Lagway Expected To Visit Florida State
Kyle Tucker

Blue Jays "Remain the Favorite" to Sign Kyle Tucker
CFB

Joey Aguilar Undergoes Surgery to Remove Tumor on Friday
CFB

Texas the "Team to Beat" for Transfer Running Back Isaac Brown
CFB

Rocco Becht to Follow Matt Campbell to Penn State?
CFB

Texas Targeting Cam Coleman in Transfer Portal
CFB

Former Texas Running Back CJ Baxter Visiting Kentucky
CFB

Beau Pribula Visiting Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech

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