It had been almost a couple of years since we last heard Shane Baz’s name. At one point, Baz was viewed as perhaps the best pitching prospect in all of baseball. In his 2021 Minor League season (split across AA and AAA), Baz struck out 113 batters and only walked 13. This season was made all the more remarkable when you realize that command and control were cited as the main concerns about Baz once he got to the higher levels of the minors.

What’s Next in the Career of Shane Baz

The Trade Deadline is an exciting part of every season. With both MLB level players and prospects changing teams, it can be hard to keep up. This post’s goal is to help with that. With each trade from this point on I will update this same article with prospect analysis of every prospect moved during this trade deadline. Make sure to keep track of this link!

Analysis of Every Prospect Traded During the Trade Deadline

I love thinking about the idea of player development as a baseball concept. Especially within the context of a player like Christian Walker. There was a misconception surrounding development for a long time. The idea that it followed some linear path. You get drafted, land at one of the lower levels, and sequentially work your way up. For some players, that ends up the case. We have collectively, of course, dispelled this notion at this point. There are too many examples of non-linear development to dispute it. Alex Gordon. Josh Donaldson. Etcetera. To say nothing of the intricacies of pitching development and the starter-reliever dynamic.

On Christian Walker’s Quiet Excellence (& Non-Linear Thinking)

This Week In Fantasy Baseball – Lee Keller (@Regicidal) and John Ke (@thejohnke) catch you up on everything in “This Week in Fantasy Baseball”!. John recaps a short week of news from the All-Star break and provides a few streaming recommendations for next week. Pitcher List writer Patrick Connors (@pc_nyyankees) joins the show to discuss his article “Gavin Stone is Having a Crucial Breakout Season” and how the rookie has managed to carve out a role in the Dodgers rotation!

TWF 83 – Pitcher of the Stone Age w/ Patrick Connors

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I don’t know about you but summer is definitely my favorite season and I am definitely a sun worshipper. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we do not see enough of it so when it is here, that is where you will find me. Everything I do I do outside when the sun is out and the weather is warm. I wonder who else feels this way. I wonder what Zodiac Signs love the Sunshine. Want to find out? Let’s do a little research.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Love Sunshine

Missouri State

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Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

How long do you sleep at night? Do you have a fixed sleeping pattern? Scientists recommend sleeping for at least seven hours per day. But some zodiac signs struggle to catch sleep. Sleep deprivation reduces someone’ concentration, cognitive ability, and performance. However, taking a balanced diet and working out can improve sleep. Still, sleeping well helps in weight management as it reduces appetite. Read on to learn about the best-sleeping zodiac signs.

5 Zodiac Signs Who Get the Best Sleep

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Las Vegas, NV

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As the mercury rises, so does the stress on your car, especially in places like Las Vegas where triple-digit temperatures are the norm during the summer. A local driver, Frieda Vallejos, shared with KLAS-TV how living in Vegas for over 20 years has helped her body adapt to the heat, but unfortunately, the same can't be said for her car. She recently experienced her center console knob melting off—yikes!

A mechanic warns drivers to act now to avoid 'ruining their center console' as a heatwave approaches

Minnesota State

DayTripper

The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

Kansas State

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

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Chennedy Carter is showing the league that no one can guard her. On Tuesday, the Chicago Sky Guard led her team to a win against the defending champs, the Las Vegas Aces. In their last game before the Olympic break, the Sky emerged victorious over the Aces at Michelob Ultra Arena.

Chicago Sky’s Chennedy Carter was Once the League’s Hidden Star; Now She’s On Top

Although this refreshing drink went viral on TikTok last summer, it's been around a lot longer. Yes, you may have noticed, the drink is called lemonade, but it's made with limes. Brazilian lemonade is thought to have originated in Brazil by a street vendor. According to All Recipes, in Brazil, the drink is called limonada Suíça, which translates to Swiss lemonade. The beverage isn't Swiss, but the Swiss company, Nestlé, began selling condensed milk in Brazil in the 1900s, which could be where the drink got its name.

Brazilian Lemonade: A Sweet Summer Drink

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

It's so hot in Kansas City that there is little else to do than stay in and enjoy the company of a sweet cat. Don't have a cat? Want more cats? Here are five great options, all ready and waiting just for you at local area shelters.

Keep cool with these five amazing cats

The Hitter Edition of the Stash List is back for the 2024 season. This Stash List highlights the 10 best-hitting prospects likely to make an impact during the 2024 season. Prospects are often thought of as only holding value in dynasty formats. However, knowing which prospects hold value for the current season can help set you apart in redraft leagues. Several have a 2024 ETA, and getting ahead of the curve on rostering these prospects is a key part of roster management. Last year we saw more prospects debut than ever, and there is no reason we should expect to see anything change in 2024. Read to discover the top 10 hitters you should stash in your redraft leagues.

The Stash List Week 17: Top 10 Hitting Prospects to Stash in 2024

If you’re unfamiliar with this series, each week I take a look at some hitting matchups you should take advantage of and some hitting matchups you should avoid, based on who the hitters will likely be facing on the mound. I’ll also be focusing on catchers you can stream each week since we all know that catcher can be an especially tricky position in fantasy.

Hitters to Start and Avoid in Week 16 (7/22-7/28)

Green Bay, WI

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Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid off in July 2013. He still draws several cartoons a week and distributes them through his own syndicate. Through Heller Syndication, his cartoons regularly appear in more than 400 newspapers, making him the most successful self-syndicated editorial cartoonist in the nation. His cartoons are reprinted many times in USA Today, Denver Post, St. Paul Pioneer Press, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek Japan, The Week and The Washington Post. Joe’s cartoons have won numerous distinctions, including 10 Best of Gannett awards, eight Milwaukee Press Club awards and two Honorable mentions for the John Fischetti Award. He lives in Green Bay with his wife, Pamela. He is a regular featured cartoonist for the NKyTribune .

Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s look at week’s news — immunity, chaos, debate, homelessness

Breaking down notable hitting performances from yesterday's games. David Fry was one of the surprises of the first half, hitting .279 with eight home runs and a .854 OPS while earning his first All-Star appearance. A previously unheralded seventh-round pick out of Northwestern State in 2018, Fry finally got the call last year at age 27 but didn’t do much, hitting .238 with a .735 OPS.

Fantasy Baseball Daily Hitting Recap: 7/19/24

Welcome to the SP Roundup, my daily fantasy baseball article reviewing every starting pitcher’s performance from every Friday game. I apologize for the jokes written in my delirium in advance. Have questions? Ask me during my office hours on Playback.tv weekday mornings from 10 am-12 pm ET. Uhhhh, so...

Fantasy Baseball SP Roundup: Gauging Fine Ryne

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Closing Time 7/2: Ranking the Top 30 Closers Every Tuesday

Jhoan Duran, Evan Phillips, and Pete Fairbanks are three closers I had as elite or near elite heading into the season who have really failed to...

Closing Time 7/2: Ranking the Top 30 Closers Every Tuesday

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