MLB DFS Recapalooza - August 9th

It is that time of the year again. You know the one where we see this line, "I can't wait until NBA and NFL DFS." Things have been out of control, between Todd Frazier and Paul Goldschmidt not being able to hit water if they fell out of a boat to this... If anything sums up the week, it is Francisco Liriano hitting an opposite field three-run blast. Also, did the Dodgers keep their receipt for Mat Latos. Not only did Liriano go yard, Zack Greinke got in on the action as well. The week is not over yet, so a pinch-hit bomb from Madison Bumgarner could be here soon.

When You Barely Cash In A Double-Up

With a handful of cash game pitchers this week struggling out of the gates it put the pressure all on the bats in those chalk pitcher lineups. This caused a lot of barely missing or barely hitting the cash game line. Lance McCullers is an honorable mention, not even making it out of the first inning. Chris Sale gave up seven earned in five innings. Greinke allowed six earned in six innings to the Philles, yet still picked up the win.

Cleveland Bats Come Alive

The Twins-Indians series was a great series for offense this past weekend, with 34 runs in the last three games. Michael Brantley and Jose Ramirez led the way for the Indians as the top performers, but everyone was chipping in. Except Carlos Santana. He went 2-15 this series, further proving his worthlessness to DFS. Only explanation is Terry Francona pulled a classic move from the move, Major League.

Honestly Surprised This Was Not Called A Strike

Playing DFS constantly has me watching games via MLB game cast, which does a nice job of showing where pitches land. It also does a good job of showing how awful umpires are. I have always been one of those "it's part of the game" type of guys, but now that it is going against me and my lineups, it is a different story. My personal arch enemy goes to Joe West, who goes by one of his double-chins off the plate for a strike.