Week 2: Monday's Roundup

Wil Myers, picking up where he left off last season, posted a beefy 22 on Monday. 

Studs: Wil Myers (BM) hit for the cycle in Colorado, driving in 2 and scoring twice. Adam Eaton (BM) went 3 for 4 with a double, a walk, 3 RBIs and 2 runs. Bryce Harper (LGM) went 4 for 4 with 2 walks, 3 RBIs and 2 runs. Matt Moore (FF) allowed 1 earned run and struck out 5 in an 8-inning win. Jay Bruce (AL) went 3 for 3 with 2 homers, a walk, 3 RBIs and 3 runs.

Duds: Adam Wainwright (FF) allowed 5 earned runs, fanned 3 and scattered (ahem) 11 hits in a 4-inning loss. Anthony Rendon (FF) went 0 for 6 with an RBI, 2 Ks and an error. Daniel Murphy (FF) went 1 for 6 with an error. Cesar Hernandez (PM) went 1 for 4 with a walk and an error. Cameron Rupp (PYB) went 0 for 3 with an RBI, a walk and an error. Yasiel Puig (AL) went 0 for 3 with a walk, 2 Ks and an error. Willson Contreras (LGM) went 1 for 4 with a catcher's interference error. 

Week 1: The Check Swing

Paul Goldschmidt was the top-scoring position player in FBLG in Week 1.
He's by far the best performer in FBLG with "SCHMIDT" in his name. 

Because of ESPN's delays in finalizing our scores, The Check Swing will appear on Monday nights this season. Please direct your complaints to Chris Berman at BloviatingPusbag@espn.com. We're also going to stop posting matchup scores with the daily blogs since they'll be woefully inaccurate. Anyway, let's take a look at the first week of the FLBG season.

1. Lawyers Guns and Money (202.3 points, 1-0): Matt's team had 5 players score at least 20 points, and everyone but A.J. Ramos (7) and Zach Davies (-0.7) reached double figures. You'll go a long way getting 150 points from your hitters. Jake Lamb (25) was the high man for the Fightin' Zevons.

2. Bodysuit Man (200.5 points, 1-0): A big week from Noah Syndergaard (33) and hot bats led to a big score for Adam's Family. Wil Myers (21), Freddy Galvis (20.5), Adam Eaton (20.5) and Adam Duvall (20.5) — seriously, did Adam draft ALL the Adams? — paced the offense.

3. Clemente’s Bucs (196.5 points, 1-0): Ray's team was a 4-headed monster in the opening frame: J.T. Realmuto (26), Stephen Strasburg (25), Clayton Kershaw (24) and Aledmys Diaz (23) did most of the damage. Surprisingly, the low scorers were Kenley Jansen (5) and Andrew McCutchen (5).

4. Arbitration Losers (195 points, 1-0): Julio Teheran hasn't allowed a run in 13 innings but also hasn't gotten a win because LOL Barves. Paul Goldschmidt was typical Goldy, scoring 29.5 points, helping Tim make up for a -0.3 performance from Mark Melancon.

5. Quirkin’ For a Livin’ (189.7 points, 0-1): A team with Corey Seager, Trea Turner and Yoenis Cespedes was led in Week 1 scoring by ... Brandon Belt (28.5) and Greg Holland (22), the last pick of the draft. On the other hand, Mike Foltynewicz (-0.3) was laughable for the commissioners.

6. Project Mayhem (182.7 points, 0-1): Bill's team was great on the mound (86.7 points) but just meh at the plate (96). Kris Bryant and Kyle Schwarber combined for 38 points, but Jedd Gyorko posted only 7 because Mike Matheny hasn't gotten the memo that Jhonny Peralta is terrible.

"Bad news, Zach. You're the Dud of the Week in FBLG."
"No way! Straily was way worse."
"Yeah, but Monaghan cut your ass already."

7. The Misfits (164.8 points, 0-1): Jered Weaver (0) and Joe Ross (DNP) were a drag on Reid's pitching staff in a 31.7-point loss. Madison Bumgarner (23) was his usual self, and Justin Turner (22.5) and Addison Russell (21.5) were the offensive standouts.

8. Pitch! You Blockhead (162.3 points, 0-1): Scott's team is going with a Rockies theme, apparently. Mark Reynolds (27) and Nolan Arenado (23.5) were the offensive standouts, but the pitching was awfully Colorado-esque, too. PYB scored only 39.3 points on the hill.

9. The Rookies (160.8 points, 1-0): Doesn't it always seem like the two lowest-scoring teams of the week face each other and one of them gets a cheap win? This week it was Henry's team, which got nice performances from Zack Greinke (23.7) and Gerardo Parra (20).

10. Fresh Fish (156.3 points, 0-1): How did Rick lose when he got 36 points from Jake Arrieta? Well, he got a combined 7.3 points from his other 4 pitchers, led by a barf-worthy -4.7 from Dan Straily. (It's Koehler time, Rick.) Anthony Rendon (4) and Travis d'Arnaud (6) didn't help, either.

Week 1: Sunday's Roundup

It is just us, or does Noah Syndergaard's hair get longer
each time he takes the mound? 

Studs: Freddie Freeman (R) went 4 for 5 with 2 home runs, 2 RBIs, 3 runs and a stolen base. Jake Arrieta (FF) allowed 3 runs and fanned 10 in a 7-inning win. Charlie Blackmon (BM) went 2 for 5 with a homer, 3 RBIs and 2 runs. Noah Syndergaard (BM) allowed 1 run and struck out 9 in a 7-inning win. Johnny Cueto (PM) allowed allowed 2 runs and fanned 7 in a 7-inning win. Starling Marte (CB) went 4 for 5 with a home run, 2 RBIs and 2 runs.

Duds: Jonathan Villar (PYB) went 0 for 4 with 3 Ks and an error. Trevor Story (LGM) went 0 for 3 with 2 Ks, a walk and an error. J.T. Realmuto (CB) went 1 for 4 with an error and was caught stealing.

Scores

Note: ESPN is still slow at calculating errors, so these won't actually be the final numbers. Why does it take until the next day for errors to be considered? Thanks, ESPN. Update: Scores now final. Thanks, ESPN.

Arbitration Losers 195, Quirkin’ For a Livin’ 189.7
Lawyers Guns and Money 202.3, Project Mayhem 182.7
The Rookies 160.8, Fresh Fish 156.3
Clemente’s Bucs 196.5, The Misfits 164.8
Bodysuit Man 200.5, Pitch! You Blockhead 162.3

Week 1: Saturday's Roundup

Jeremy Guthrie's spot start was an abomination: 0.2 inning pitched, 6 hits, 4 walks, 2 sacrifice flies and 10 earned runs.
That would be a score of -12.3. He's still available in FBLG, so... buy low, right? 

Studs: Aledmys Diaz (CB) went 3 for 5 with 2 homers, 3 runs and 4 RBIs. Michael Wacha (AL) allowed 1 run and struck out 6 in a 6-inning win. J.T. Realmuto (CB) went 3 for 6 with a triple, 2 RBIs and a run. Aaron Nola (PM) allowed 3 runs and fanned 7 in a 6-inning victory. Kris Bryant (PM) went 3 for 6 with 2 doubles, 3 RBIs and a run. Gregory Polanco (PYB) went 4 for 4 with a double, a steal, 2 runs and an RBI. Brandon Drury (Q) went 3 for 4 with a double, 2 RBIs and 3 runs. Yasmany Tomas (FF) went 3 for 4 with an RBI triple — wait, really? — and 2 runs. Zack Greinke (R) allowed 1 run and struck out 6 in a 6.1-inning win.

Duds: None, except for the aforementioned Guthrie.

Scores

Quirkin’ For a Livin’ 174.7, Arbitration Losers 151
Lawyers Guns and Money 177.3, Project Mayhem 141.7
The Rookies 133.8, Fresh Fish 131.3
Clemente’s Bucs 173, The Misfits 145.8
Pitch! You Blockhead 157.8, Bodysuit Man 143.7

Week 1: Friday's Roundup

Brandon Belt managed to pass Madison Bumgarner for the Giants' home run lead. 

Studs: Brandon Belt (Q) hit a grand slam and a solo homer. Ivan Nova (CB) fanned 4 and allowed an unearned run in a 6-inning win. Freddy Galvis (BM) went 2 for 4 with a double, a homer, 2 runs and 3 RBIs. Max Scherzer (R) struck out 7 and allowed 2 earned runs in a 6.2-inning win. Daniel Murphy (FF) went 2 for 4 with a double, a 2-run homer, a walk and 2 runs.

Duds: Mike Foltynewicz (Q) allowed 2 runs while striking out 1 in a 91-pitch, 3.2-inning loss. Stephen Piscotty (M) walked and was caught stealing. Charlie Blackmon (BM) did the exact same thing. Brandon Crawford (AL) singled, walked and erred. Eduardo Nunez (R) went 1 for 4 with an error. Gregory Polanco (PYB) went 0 for 5 with an error. Adonis Garcia (AL) went 0 for 4 with an error.

Scores

Quirkin’ For a Livin’ 130.8, Arbitration Losers 128
Lawyers Guns and Money 152.8, Project Mayhem 100.2
Fresh Fish 110.3, The Rookies 98.2
Clemente’s Bucs 133, The Misfits 108.3
Bodysuit Man 129.7, Pitch! You Blockhead 123.3

Week 1: Thursday's Roundup

Yasiel Puig was angry about being on the Arbitration Losers' bench, so he busted out
for a 13-point performance with 2 homers, 4 RBIs, 3 runs, 2 walks and a steal. 

Studs: David Peralta (Q) homered, had an RBI double and scored twice. J.T. Realmuto (CB) went 3 for 4 with a 2-run homer, 2 runs and a walk. John Lackey (LGM) allowed 3 runs and fanned 7 in a 6-inning win. Matt Kemp (FF) hit a pair of solo homers off Matt Harvey.

Duds: Dansby Swanson (R) went 0 for 4 with 2 Ks and an error. Neftali Feliz (FF) struck out 1 in 1 inning of work but allowed a solo homer to Nolan Arenado and took the loss.

Note: The Pirates and Red Sox were rained out; the game will be made up April 13.

Scores

Arbitration Losers 114.5, Quirkin’ For a Livin’ 106.2
Lawyers Guns and Money 125.8, Project Mayhem 83.7
Fresh Fish 87, The Rookies 69
Clemente’s Bucs 102.5, The Misfits 95.3
Bodysuit Man 105.2, Pitch! You Blockhead 100.7

Week 1: Wednesday's Roundup

Matt Kemp ate well this offseason and can still hit.

Studs: Matt Kemp (FF) had 3 doubles, 2 RBIs and a walk. Tanner Roark (AL) struck out 6 and allowed 2 earned runs in a 6-inning win.

Dud: Dan Straily (FF) got lit up for 5 earned runs and fanned only 1 batter in a 3.1-inning loss.

Scores

Arbitration Losers 98.5, Quirkin’ For a Livin’ 61.5
Lawyers Guns and Money 91.3, Project Mayhem 69.7
The Rookies 67, Fresh Fish 67
Clemente’s Bucs 79.5, The Misfits 68.5
Pitch! You Blockhead 73.2, Bodysuit Man 68.2

Week 1: Tuesday's Roundup

Forget these other guys. Did you see the homer Joey Gallo hit yesterday?

Studs: Gerardo Parra (R) doubled, singled twice, scored and drove in 3 runs. Jake Arrieta (FF) struck out 6 in 6 shutout innings to earn a win.

Duds: Yasmani Grandal (Q) was 0-fer with an error. Javier Baez (M) had an RBI but made two errors. Zach Davies (LGM) allowed 6 earned runs in 4.1 innings and struck out 1 in a loss.

Scores 

Arbitration Losers 59, Quirkin' For a Livin' 47.5

Lawyers Guns and Money 62.3, Project Mayhem 43.2

The Rookies 59, Fresh Fish 41

The Misfits 53, Clemente’s Bucs 49.5

Bodysuit Man 50, Pitch! You Blockhead 42.2

Week 1: Monday's Roundup

How you feel when you see San Diego coming up on the schedule. 

Studs: We expect to say this a lot this season: It was a good day to face the Padres. Joc Pederson (Q) had a grand slam and a sacrifice fly. Yasmani Grandal (Q) hit a 2-run homer and a solo homer. Clayton Kershaw (CB) struck out 8 and allowed 1 run in a 7-inning win. Justin Turner (M) went 3 for 5 with a pair of doubles, an RBI and 2 runs. Elsewhere, Mark Reynolds (PYB) went 2 for 3 with a home run, a walk, three RBIs and two runs.

Duds: Ryan Braun (AL) walked and was caught stealing. Gerrit Cole (BM) allowed 5 runs and fanned 2 in a 5-inning loss at Boston. 

Scores 

Note: ESPN's scoring isn't registering errors for some reason, so the scores for Zack Cozart, Corey Seager and Jonathan Villar are inaccurate. The commissioners will investigate. Updated: Errors are deducted at some point overnight. Keep this in mind when looking at your scores. Monday's totals are now accurate.

Quirkin’ For a Livin’ 40.5, Arbitration Losers 37

Lawyers Guns and Money 39.5, Project Mayhem 10.5

The Rookies 43.5, Fresh Fish 14

Clemente’s Bucs 49.5, The Misfits 49

Bodysuit Man 38, Pitch! You Blockhead 33.2

Week 1: Opening Day Roundup

Madison Bumgarner's 2-homer performance would have been worth 23 points under FBLG's old scoring system.
In ESPN, it was worth only 15. Sorry, Reid. 

Studs: We're going to rename the Studs list and call it the Bumgarner list. The bad news for The Misfits is that ESPN doesn't count batting points for pitchers. Madison Bumgarner (M) hit a pair of solo homers and earned an honorable mention here by striking out 11 in a 7-inning no-decision (see the Duds list for details). He allowed 3 runs. Carlos Martinez (AL) struck out 10 Cubs in 7.1 innings but didn't get the win because of a bullpen implosion. A.J. Pollock (LGM) went 3 for 5 with a 2-run homer and 2 runs. Eduardo Nunez (R) went 3 for 4 with a double, two steals, an RBI and a run scored.

Dud: Likewise, we're going to rename the Duds list and call it the San Francisco bullpen list. Mark Melancon (AL) struck out 1 while allowing 2 runs in 0.2 inning, blowing the save and taking the loss.

Scores

Arbitration Losers 20.5, Quirkin’ For a Livin’ 2

Lawyers Guns and Money 20, Project Mayhem 3

The Rookies 28.5, Fresh Fish 2.5

The Misfits 23, Clemente’s Bucs 12.5
Pitch! You Blockhead 4.7, Bodysuit Man 2