hire you as their advanced metrics guy, Auggie?

I was wondering (always dangerous) during the Guardians' decent start what they had to do to maintain winning momentum. They were 15-12 at the time, three games over .500.

Seems simple enough -- three games a month.

Not feeling good about them today. They've blown about four games they should have won. Shoddy defense, shaky relief, anemic hitting (especially with RISP), stupid decisions ...

And who better to turn their fortunes around than Parker Messick?

Naturally, I would have said Gavin Williams, but he got blown up by the Blue Jays last time out. He'll be fine though!

one would think it would be easier to scrap out three extra wins per month than play for a 20-8 record in September.

Guardians did that last year. Took a miracle, plus an implosion by Detroit. Doubt Cleveland can be that lucky again.

Hunter Gaddis blew it!

that the Guardians are calling up Travis Bazzana?

His 2B defense reportedly needs fine-tuning -- hopefully his bat does not.

Most of the line-up are suckers for the change-up and breaking stuff. Last year too. They've been preparing Bazzana for those pitches.

Next up from AAA? Maybe Cooper Ingle, catcher. He's batting better than Bazzana. Currently on the 10-day IL. Take a look at this guy if you need someone behind the plate. I think the've seen enough of Bo Naylor.

Good luck in your fantasy league.

He's gotten off to a slow start. If Bazzana can charge out of the gates in the bigs, McLain is going to be on my bench for a while.