Traveling for a conference last week, back this week with double the dose of fantasy baseball news!
Week 9-10 Recap
A tie! There was a tie! I hope everyone is taking snapshots, because for the first time in 32 weeks of regular season action, a matchup has ended without a winner. Heading into Sunday night, it looked like Walker Texas Rangers had it in the bag. All they needed was 2.5 points from Anthony Rizzo, Joey Votto, and Aroldis Chapman, right? Wrong! Rizzo (0/5, 2 K's) and Votto (2/5) combined for 2 points, sending both squads unhappy with a very unsatisfying draw. The draw means that Ryan drops from 3rd to 5th, while Shidler drops another half game back from 6th place and the last playoff spot. We could look back at this matchup as the one that decided both of these teams' fate.
Week 9-10 Recap
A tie! There was a tie! I hope everyone is taking snapshots, because for the first time in 32 weeks of regular season action, a matchup has ended without a winner. Heading into Sunday night, it looked like Walker Texas Rangers had it in the bag. All they needed was 2.5 points from Anthony Rizzo, Joey Votto, and Aroldis Chapman, right? Wrong! Rizzo (0/5, 2 K's) and Votto (2/5) combined for 2 points, sending both squads unhappy with a very unsatisfying draw. The draw means that Ryan drops from 3rd to 5th, while Shidler drops another half game back from 6th place and the last playoff spot. We could look back at this matchup as the one that decided both of these teams' fate.
Elsewhere, in our pillow fight of the week, TonyClarkTime (3-7) beat The Duda Abides (1-9) 194 to 192. Needless to say, both of these teams would've lost to everyone else in the league. Shame of Dugan for losing to a team with two starters on the DL, two players short of a full roster, and Ian Desmond playing a prominent role (see below). Not to be outdone, Dugan boasts of two starters on the DL and a player on the DL that was activated a week ago. Then again, you wouldn't be paying attention either if your team was 1-9.
Allen continues to ride his good luck, somehow in 3rd place even though he is 6th in total points. Regression is a dish better served cold. Pearse sits in 4th place by literally the slimmest of margins (0.5 pts). At the bottom, Kyle is out of last place thanks to our newcomer Kris' horrendous performance. Shidler and Bill are on the edge of the playoff chase. Barring a miraculous run, the bottom 4 are virtually eliminated from playoff contention.
Allen continues to ride his good luck, somehow in 3rd place even though he is 6th in total points. Regression is a dish better served cold. Pearse sits in 4th place by literally the slimmest of margins (0.5 pts). At the bottom, Kyle is out of last place thanks to our newcomer Kris' horrendous performance. Shidler and Bill are on the edge of the playoff chase. Barring a miraculous run, the bottom 4 are virtually eliminated from playoff contention.
Awards
A little curveball this week. Awards for the last two weeks of play!
Hitter of the Week - Giancarlo Stanton (MVPuig/Good Will Bunting): 74.5 pts
The first blockbuster trade of the year saw Jon send power prospect Joey Gallo to Kyle for Giancarlo Stanton, he of the monster bombs. Stanton has been a one-man wrecking crew in the last couple of weeks, connecting 8 times for round-trippers, driving in 15 runs, and scoring 12 times, all of which lead the majors in this timespan. Hitting almost .400 is a nice bonus as well. Continue mashing, Mike.
Goat of the Week, Hitter Edition - Ian Desmond (TonyClarkTime): 6.5 pts
You know what's the insane part about Demsond's 6.5 pts over two weeks? That 10.5 of those came during the first 7 days. Desmond has been borderline atrocious the last week, striking out 13 times while going 1/21. That means that during the last week, he's struck out 59% of the time. That performance is worthy of being in Game of Thrones.
Pitcher of the Week - Chris Sale (Good Will Bunting): 73.5 pts
Nice balance between hitting and pitching has been achieved in this league. Just look at the performances of the top hitters and pitchers. Sale led the pack in the last 14 days, picking up 3 quality starts and a 2-1 record. An obscene 39 strikeouts in 21.2 IP is otherwordly. Sale has struck out more than 10 batters in 6 of his last 7 starts. How dare he strike out only 7 in 8 innings of one run ball against Cleveland on May 18th?
Goat of the Week, Pitcher Edition - Yordano Ventura (Schweddy Balls): -9 pts
The fireballer has been knocked around a bit, making it through only 6 IP in his last 2 starts. Only 6 ER were scored against him, as this could've been way worse. Way, way, worse. 2 losses is bad enough, though, as I'm sure Ralph will attest.
Goat of the Week, Hitter Edition - Ian Desmond (TonyClarkTime): 6.5 pts
You know what's the insane part about Demsond's 6.5 pts over two weeks? That 10.5 of those came during the first 7 days. Desmond has been borderline atrocious the last week, striking out 13 times while going 1/21. That means that during the last week, he's struck out 59% of the time. That performance is worthy of being in Game of Thrones.
Pitcher of the Week - Chris Sale (Good Will Bunting): 73.5 pts
Nice balance between hitting and pitching has been achieved in this league. Just look at the performances of the top hitters and pitchers. Sale led the pack in the last 14 days, picking up 3 quality starts and a 2-1 record. An obscene 39 strikeouts in 21.2 IP is otherwordly. Sale has struck out more than 10 batters in 6 of his last 7 starts. How dare he strike out only 7 in 8 innings of one run ball against Cleveland on May 18th?
Goat of the Week, Pitcher Edition - Yordano Ventura (Schweddy Balls): -9 pts
The fireballer has been knocked around a bit, making it through only 6 IP in his last 2 starts. Only 6 ER were scored against him, as this could've been way worse. Way, way, worse. 2 losses is bad enough, though, as I'm sure Ralph will attest.
Surprising Hitter of the Week - Maikel Franco (FA): 53 pts
One of the few bright sports in the worst team in baseball. Franco hammered 4 long balls while hitting north of .400 over the last couple of weeks. Had a 10 game hitting streak snapped yesterday. The pedigree is there, full endorsement!
Week 11 Preview
#1 Doug vs. #12 Dugan:.Oh no! Oh no! Run away! This is not safe.
#2 Ralph vs. #6 Luis: I need to start paying more attention to my team.
#3 Jon A. vs. #5 Ryan: Allen is the big favorite this week. I will keep touting him as the favorite until he loses. Then I will keep doing it.
#4 Pearse vs. #9 Kris: Pearse with the easy win. And a likely jump into 3rd place.
#7 Jon S. vs. #10 Drew: Drew's trying really hard. I promise.
#8 Bill vs. #11 Kyle: If the Gas House Gorillas are ever going to make a run, now is the time and this is the opponent.
One of the few bright sports in the worst team in baseball. Franco hammered 4 long balls while hitting north of .400 over the last couple of weeks. Had a 10 game hitting streak snapped yesterday. The pedigree is there, full endorsement!
Surprising Pitcher of the Week - Jorge De La Rosa (FA): 55.5 pts
3 wins, 3 QS, 18 punch outs in 20 IP. What else could you ask for? Make the move! 10 walks though, proceed with caution.
Week 11 Preview
#1 Doug vs. #12 Dugan:.Oh no! Oh no! Run away! This is not safe.
#2 Ralph vs. #6 Luis: I need to start paying more attention to my team.
#3 Jon A. vs. #5 Ryan: Allen is the big favorite this week. I will keep touting him as the favorite until he loses. Then I will keep doing it.
#4 Pearse vs. #9 Kris: Pearse with the easy win. And a likely jump into 3rd place.
#7 Jon S. vs. #10 Drew: Drew's trying really hard. I promise.
#8 Bill vs. #11 Kyle: If the Gas House Gorillas are ever going to make a run, now is the time and this is the opponent.
Next week: Mid-season awards!!!!
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