| |
 |
| Wednesday, July 19, 2023 |
There were some seriously humid baseball games played on Tuesday evening, and the Fantasy Baseball managers with players in those games had a fun time checking the box scores. The weather was sizzling in Atlanta as the Braves faced off against the D-Backs, resulting in a high-scoring slugfest. With a combined 29 runs, the ball was flying and the action was wild. It was a fun time to roster most players on either team. |
| |
| Braves go bashing |
We'll start with Atlanta. The Braves put up an impressive 13 runs on 11 hits, and Austin Riley was undoubtedly the star of the show. He went 3 for 5 with a double dong, driving in an astonishing seven runs. Riley's first-half performance may not have met all expectations, but he's still managed a .266 average with 16 HRs and a .775 OPS. |
| Ronald Acuña also showcased his speed, going 2-5 and stealing his league-leading 44th base of the season. You read that right -- 44! |
Diamondbacks nearly keep up |
The Diamondbacks were on fire as well, putting up 16 runs on 16 hits. Christian Walker was outstanding, going 3 for 5 with a double dong and racking up five RBI. With a .262 average, 20 HRs, seven steals, and an .848 OPS, he's making a case for a higher spot in the first base rankings. |
Corbin Carroll displayed his speed, going 2-5 with two RBI and two steals, bringing his season total to an impressive 28 stolen bases. |
| |
| Double dongs galore! |
| The theme of the night seemed to be two home run performances and here's the list from Tuesday's action: |
| |
| Promising waiver-wire pitchers |
| In search of pitching upgrades? Here are some waiver-wire options to consider: |
Edward Cabrera (Marlins): In his return, Cabrera had a solid start against the Cardinals, with 5 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, and 6 K. He has a 4.50 ERA and 1.38 WHIP, with 90 K over 72 IP. Cabrera shows promise with an 11.3 K/9 rate and a 35% CSW in his latest outing. We discussed Cabrera and much more on the FBT in 5 podcast here. Logan T. Allen (Guardians): Allen returned with an impressive performance against the Pirates, delivering five shutout innings with one hit allowed and eight strikeouts. He has a 3.21 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, and 71 K over 67 1/3 IP, showcasing a 9.5 K/9 rate and a 30% CSW. Patrick Sandoval (Angels): Sandoval had a strong start against the Yankees , going 7.1 IP with 2 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, and 7 K. His season stats include a 4.16 ERA and 1.41 WHIP with 77 K over 93 IP.
|
| Time to bid farewell to Teheran |
Julio Teheran's ERA rose to 4.01 after he struggled against the Phillies, allowing four earned over 4 1/3 innings. With 17 earned runs conceded in his past three starts, it may be time to part ways. That 46% roster rate is far too high. |
| Waiver-wire hitters to watch |
| Looking to bolster your hitting lineup? Consider these potential gems from the waiver wire: |
Christian Encarnacion-Strand (Reds ): Making a splash in his debut, he smacked a pinch-hit three-run homer with a 105.8 EV and 426 feet. He currently has a 75% roster rate. Eugenio Suarez (Mariners ): Over his past 30 games, Suarez has been productive with a .257 average and seven homers, maintaining a 90.8 average exit velocity. He's rostered in 57% of leagues. Jake Burger (White sox ): In July, Burger has displayed his hitting prowess with a .262 average and four homers, accompanied by a 94.4 average exit velocity. He's available in 45% of leagues.
|
| |
| News and notes |
- Aaron Boone said Tuesday that Aaron Judge is "getting close" to a return from the IL. When asked whether July 25 against the Mets was a realistic target for Judge to return, Boone didn't rule it out.
- The Blue Jays are hopeful that Kevin Gausman will be able to make a start this weekend in Seattle. He was scratched this weekend due to left side discomfort.
- Brandon Woodruff is beginning a rehab assignment at High-A on Saturday. He reportedly felt great after his latest session last Thursday.
- Clayton Kershaw threw a bullpen session Tuesday and said "all good" afterwards. He's on the IL with shoulder inflammation and we've heard August as a potential return date.
- Dusty Baker said Tuesday that he was unsure whether Framber Valdez will be ready to make his next scheduled start Friday in Oakland. Valdez left his previous start with a left calf cramp.
- Jordan Romano said he was available to pitch out of the bullpen Tuesday. He's recently dealt with some lower-back tightness.
- Merrill Kelly will throw another simulated game before potentially rejoining the rotation next week. He's been on the IL since late June with a blood clot in his calf.
- Trevor Story is on the verge of heading out on a rehab assignment. He's missed the entire season to this point after undergoing an internal bracing procedure on his right elbow back in January.
- Liam Hendriks will throw a simulated game Wednesday. Assuming all goes well, Hendriks could be sent out on a rehab assignment.
- Rafael Devers has now missed two straight with right calf tightness.
- Salvador Perez has missed two straight with that left hamstring strain.
- Christopher Morel was scratched Tuesday due to tightness in his neck.
- Tommy Edman began a throwing program and fielded grounders Tuesday. He's been out since July 7 with right wrist inflammation.
- Tyler O'Neill will now be reinstated from the IL on Thursday. It was originally Monday and then Tuesday and now Thursday.
- Hyun-Jin Ryu is slated to throw at least 80 pitches at Triple-A in his final rehab start Friday. He's pitched well in his rehab, though his fastball has sat in the 87-88 MPH range.
- John Means threw another bullpen session Tuesday. He suffered a muscle strain in his upper back in late May, though could rejoin the Orioles sometime in August.
|
| |
 | |  | | | | | Attacking Third, the leading women's soccer podcast and social brand, is now a live studio show on CBS Sports Golazo Network! Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 4 PM ET, Attacking Third brings fans unparalleled coverage of all the top domestic and international women's soccer competitions. With a talented roster of women's soccer experts Attacking Third is can't-miss programming for soccer fans everywhere. Listen Now
| | Can't get enough fantasy football? The Fantasy Football Today Dynasty podcast will help you dominate your league with in-depth Mock Drafts, risers & fallers, deep dynasty sleepers, NFL Draft prospect profiles and more. Listen Now
|
|
| |
| |
