Paul Goldschmidt's .323 June and the Emerald City Is Just Tired of Losing
Another one, folks. We just watched our Mariners drop a tough 5-6 final to the Cleveland Guardians, and if you're like me, you're looking around the league wondering where the bats are, where that consistent pop is. Well, guess what, the hitting is out there. While we're pulling our hair out, other teams have guys absolutely raking, and it's time we acknowledge what's happening outside T-Mobile Park. One guy, Paul Goldschmidt, is a prime example, and he's not even getting the love he deserves.
The Veteran Still Mashing Like It's 2018
Seriously, how is Paul Goldschmidt still so under-rostered in fantasy leagues? The dude is an absolute machine, and he's topping the sleeper charts for a second straight week. In June alone, Goldschmidt is hitting a scorching .323 with 30 hits in 93 at-bats, not to mention smashing eight home runs! EIGHT! His matchups this week are just okay, but he gets to feast against the Minnesota Twins pitching staff to close things out. Imagine that kind of consistent, powerful production in our lineup right now, especially after that Guardians game.
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Underachievers Finding Their Groove, Elsewhere
It's not just Goldschmidt, either. We've got other hitters around the league who are finally showing up. Dansby Swanson, for instance, had a monster series against the Mets with three homers and 15 RBI, even if he ended Week 14 on a down note. His struggles this year felt more like he was underachieving, not declining, and now he's showing signs of life. Talk about a wake-up call for the rest of the league. Then you've got the Colorado Rockies getting a full seven-game home slate this week, and a few guys are set to cash in big time. TJ Rumfield is batting .302 with a .929 OPS against right-handers, and with six righties on the schedule, he's ready. Cole Carrigg is new to Coors Field but hitting .346 with a 1.053 OPS there, compared to just .200 with a .766 OPS on the road. Expect extra-base hits all week. Jake McCarthy is another Rockies hitter benefiting, with a .315 average and .903 OPS at home, and all six of his homers coming against righties. Don't forget Willi Castro, who's been hot generally, batting .314 with 38 hits in 121 at-bats, four homers, and three steals.
The Rookie Stealing the Show (and Bases)
And then there's Sam Antonacci, a rookie for the White Sox who is just plain undervalued. This kid is absolutely crushing it, batting .308 with 57 hits in 185 at-bats, three homers, and 11 steals in his last 52 games. He's reaching base at over a .400 clip and averaging 2.92 Head-to-Head points per game. That kind of dynamic, all-around play is what every team dreams of. The White Sox's matchups this week are solid, but Antonacci is the real story there.
So, yeah, we just saw our Mariners fall to the Guardians, 5-6. It's tough to watch when you know the hitting potential out there in the league. We need to see our guys step up, find that kind of fire, and get back to making some noise. Let's hope for better bats next time, Seattle, because this fan base is ready for some consistent fireworks!
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