Week 4: Friday's Roundup

Francisco Cervelli took a break from stealing your girlfriend, boosted his batting average to .211 and made our Studs list. 

Studs: Ryan Zimmerman (PM) hit a 2-run homer and a solo homer. Ender Inciarte (R) singled, doubled, scored twice and drove in 3. Jacob deGrom (PYB) struck out 12 and allowed 3 runs in a 7-inning win. Lance Lynn (Q) allowed 1 run and struck out 5 in a 6-inning win. Francisco Cervelli (BM) singled, walked, scored twice and drove in 3 with a triple that should have been a single if not for the sheer incompetence of Marcell Ozuna. 

Duds: In addition to his exploits at the plate, Zimmerman committed 2 errors. So we're including him on both lists. Neftali Feliz (FF) struck out 1 in 1 inning but allowed 2 runs and took the loss. Eugenio Suarez (CB) went 1 for 3 with a walk and an error, committed his first — wait, really? — error of the season and got picked off third base to end a bases-loaded rally. 

Week 4: Thursday's Roundup

Not even his teammates could believe Chris Owings left the yard twice. 

Studs: Trea Turner (Q) had quite the series at Coors Field. He added 3 more hits, including a double, plus 2 RBIs and 2 runs — he's up to 50 points this week. Daniel Murphy (FF) was a triple short of a cycle, scored 3 runs and drove in 3. Yasmany Tomas (FF) homered, doubled and drove in 3. In a doubleheader, Matt Carpenter (BM) homered, singled, walked 3 times and drove in 6. Adam Eaton (BM) homered, doubled, drove in 2, scored 3 runs and walked twice. Chris Owings (R) homered twice, walked and stole a base. Kenley Jansen (CB) struck out the side in 1 inning of work and got the win. Taijuan Walker (PM) allowed 2 runs and struck out 11 in an 8-inning victory against the Padres, so we're not really impressed. 

Duds: Matt Harvey (Q) filled in for an injured Noah Syndergaard and did a terrible job, allowing 6 runs with only 1 strikeout in a 4.1-inning loss. Jim Johnson (PYB) allowed 2 runs in 1 inning. Jered Weaver (M) allowed 5 runs and struck out 1 in a 5.2-inning loss. Dee Gordon (CB) went 1 for 5 with an error. Mark Reynolds (PYB) went 0 for 4 with an error. 

Week 4: Wednesday's Roundup

Premium defender Jeff Mathis made an error.

Studs: Trea Turner (Q) continued to enjoy his series in Denver, finishing a triple shy of his second consecutive cycle, driving in 2 and scoring 3 runs. Many other Nats had a good day too: Daniel Murphy (FF) homered, scored twice and drove in 3. Bryce Harper (LGM) had 3 singles, a double, a walk and 2 runs. Ryan Zimmerman (PM) homered, singled twice and drove in 3. Elsewhere, Anthony Rizzo (FF) homered and drove in 4.  Maikel Franco (BM) hit a grand slam and 2 singles.  Paul Goldschmidt (AL) had 3 hits, 3 RBIs and stole a base. 

Duds: Yoenis Cespedes (Q) singled and made an error. Willson Conteras (LGM) lands on this list for the second straight day, singling and making an error. Jeff Mathis (AL) went 0-fer with an error, which is inexcusable for the greatest defensive catcher in history. Jose Peraza (PM) had a hit and an error. Carlos Gonzalez (PM) had a hit, a walk and an error.

Week 4: Tuesday's Roundup

Maybe Trea Turner needs the Spiderman undershirt more often?

Studs: Trea Turner (Q) posted the score to beat so far this season, hitting for the cycle and driving in 7 runs for a cool 29-point day. Daniel Murphy (FF) tripled, singled twice and drove in 5. Charlie Blackmon (BM) had a homer, 2 singles, 2 runs and 3 RBIs. Patrick Corbin (BM) struck out 9 and allowed 2 runs in a 7-inning win. AJ Pollock (LGM) had a single, a double, a walk, an RBI, 2 steals and 3 runs. Paul Goldschmidt (AL) homered and doubled among his four hits, adding 2 runs, 3 RBIs and a walk. Clayton Kershaw (CB) struck out 7 and allowed 1 earned run in a 7-inning win despite taking a liner off the shin from the game's first batter.

Interlude: Let's all make sure we take a moment to enjoy Chris Coghlan.

Chris Coghlan will try this at home. pic.twitter.com/SJrsSc4vbN

— MLB GIFS (@MLBGIFs) April 26, 2017

Duds: Willson Contreras (LGM) walked and was caught stealing. Aledmys Diaz (CB) went 0-fer with an error.

Week 4: Monday's Roundup

(Chad) Kuhl Hand Luke shouldn't have eaten all those eggs.
No man can eat 50 eggs.

Studs: David Peralta (Q) homered, singled twice, scored twice and stole a base. Eric Thames (PYB) homered twice, walked twice and drove in 3. Look out Barry Bonds' 73: he's coming for you. Chris Owings (R) hit a grand slam and also singled and stole a bag. Zach Greinke (R) had a 2015 flashback, striking out 11 and allowing 1 run in a 6-inning win. Arizona's terrible bullpen tried to blow and came close, but managed to hold off the "formidable" Padres "attack." Addison Russell (M) had 4 singles, 3 runs and an RBI.

Duds: Chad Kuhl (PYB) did his best impression of a batting practice pitcher, allowing 9 earned runs in a 1.2-inning loss. His catcher, Francisco Cervelli (BM), went 0-fer and made 2 errors. Eduardo Nunez (R) walked and was caught stealing. Amir Garrett (CB) had one of those rookie days, allowing 9 earned runs and striking out 1 in a 3.1-inning loss.

Week 3: The Check Swing

"Oh, Dansby Swanson! Now that father has taken ill and the bank foreclosed on the plantation, my life has been torn asunder! Please, Dansby, promise me you'll acquiesce to my every whim and support our life together as the shortstop for The Rookies. If that were to end, my darling Dansby, where shall I go? What shall I do?" "Frankly, my dear, I've been cut."

1. Bodysuit Man (591.7 points, 3-0, last week 1): Adam's team is first in points scored and has allowed the fewest points in FBLG, which explains how Bodysuit Man is FBLG's only undefeated team. BM rode a huge week from Charlie Blackmon (27) and a surprisingly large output from Wade Davis (17) to a blowout win against Arbitration Losers. 

2. Clemente’s Bucs (572.8 points, 2-1, last week, 2): Ray's team might have been able to take down LGM if not for Starling Marte's suspension and an injury to Lucas Duda (1). Jason Heyward (21.5) seems to be back on track this year, and the pitching was phenomenal with the staff combining for 84.3 points. Kudos to Ivan Nova (24), Clayton Kershaw (20), Stephen Strasburg (20) and Amir Garrett (14). 

3. Lawyers Guns and Money (548 points, 2-1, last week 6): Matt's team blew past the 200-point mark thanks to an incredible offensive display. The stars sure came out: Bryce Harper (37.5), Joey Votto (27), A.J. Pollock (27), Trevor Story (23) and Jake Lamb (23) were quite studly. Jeremy Hellickson (15) was the only pitcher with more than 6 points, but who cares?  

4. Pitch! You Blockhead (545.7 points, 2-1, last week 4): Is Eric Thames the best hitter on the planet? It sure seems that way after Scott's masher posted a 29-point week in a win against the Rookies. Mark Reynolds (18.5) continues to shine, and Christian Yelich (23) and Nolan Arenado (20.5) were up to their usual tricks. 

Ryan Zimmerman scored more points this week than
he did during the entire 2016 season. True story.  

5. Quirkin’ For a Livin’ (511.8 points, 1-2, last week 8): The Sons of Huey got 34 points from Lance Lynn and 20 from Mike Foltynewicz in a 10-point win against FBLG's other winless team, The Misfits. David Peralta (26) went off, but Yoenis Cespedes (7.5) and Joc Pederson (11) got hurt. Hey, what ever happened to that Kyle Hendricks guy? 

6. Project Mayhem (498.2 points, 1-2, last week 5): Lousy pitching (26.3 combined points) led to Bill's downfall in a loss to the Fish. Ryan Zimmerman (30.5) is hitting like it's 2009, and Cesar Hernandez (18.5) performed well. However, Johnny Cueto (-3) was bitten by the Coors Field bug and Aaron Nola posted a mediocre 8-point win before going on the DL.

7. Arbitration Losers (490.2 points, 1-2, last week 3): Tim's team got big performances from Ryan Braun's chemists (23), Paul Goldschmidt (25.5) and Jay Bruce (18), but it wasn't nearly enough. The Losers got nothing from Jeff Mathis (0), Brandon Crawford (4), Carlos Martinez (4) Yasiel Puig (3) and Julio Teheran (-3).

8. Fresh Fish (481.8 points, 2-1, last week 7): Rick's team got 25 points from Chase Anderson and 19 from Dan Straily, proving that sometimes baseball makes no sense. Anthony Rizzo (29.5) and Yasmany Tomas (23.5) did the heavy lifting on offense (yep, that's a fat joke at Yasmany's expense), making up for the lameness of Matt Moore (-1), Neftali Feliz (1), Travis d'Arnaud (0) and Jayson Werth (2). 

9. The Misfits (465.5 points, 0-3, last week 10): Giancarlo Stanton (27) and Brandon McCarthy (27) nearly got Reid's team into the win column, but the Misfits were undone by a stinker from Blake Treinen (0) and a blah outing from Madison Bumgarner (6). And now Bumgarner is on the DL for the first time in his career. Ouch. 

10. The Rookies (461.2 points, 1-2, last week 9): Not even superhuman weeks from Max Scherzer (38) and Freddie Freeman (33.5) could keep Henry's team from dropping in the rankings and losing to PYB. Atlanta's Dansby Swanson (4) was so bad that he got cut and was named our Reconstruction Era Dud of the Week; teammate Tyler Flowers (1.5) did nothing but post 3 walks. Where have you gone, Damon Berryhill? 

Week 3: Sunday's Roundup

Since joining the Pirates last year, Ivan Nova has thrown 4 complete games and issued 4 walks.
Think about that for a second. 

Studs: Max Scherzer (R) struck out 9 and allowed 3 runs in an 8-inning win. Mike Foltynewicz (Q) fanned 9 and allowed 1 run in a 7-inning no-decision. Brandon McCarthy (M) struck out 6 and allowed 2 runs in a 7-inning victory. Ivan Nova (CB) allowed 1 run and struck out 7 in a 7-inning win against the Yankees. Clemente's 1960 Bucs would be proud. Gerardo Parra (R), our only offensive Stud of the day, hit a 2-run homer and added an RBI single. He also scored 2 runs. 

Duds: Raisel Iglesias (PM) allowed 2 runs — 1 earned — and committed an error while fanning 1 in 1.2 innings. Brandon Drury (Q) went 0 for 4 with an error.