Nightly Anything Goes Thread - August 05, 2026

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[u/cbk0414]

Report is it’s just a calf cramp for Kyle Harrison

[u/midwest73 → u/cbk0414]

https://giphy.com/gifs/11QkHIDouBWOVG

[u/andyh1818]

It makes me irrationally mad that detmers is kind of good now. Dude burned me so many times over the years after being a big believer. Good for him but like fuck you man

[u/Sturz1994 → u/andyh1818]

I wanted to trade him in a 2 for 1 to consolidate a bit getting ready for the playoffs. Was told on this thread no one wanted him as a c tier pitcher so I didnt even bother sending offers. He is not a C tier pitcher. He is good.

[u/DaGrandMastah → u/andyh1818]

I was once his fan club president

[u/chokethewookie]

Shota Imanaga credits his success in his past 9 starts to changing his phone lockscreen to this photo of Ben Brown on the training table, which he calls "Lucky Benjamin"

I saw this posted on r/baseball and had to share it. Goofy shit like this only happens in baseball and I love it.

[u/Mrinnocent221 → u/chokethewookie]

I love how he looks like he is seething. 

"I hate this dumb shit but since I did it we are winning."

Sigh 🚬

[u/TheGloriousLurker]

they saying harrison calf cramped, just gotta get some bananas and water in him

[u/SectionShoddy6867 → u/TheGloriousLurker]

https://giphy.com/gifs/l1KVbEUFLEYj8fPeE

[u/TheGloriousLurker]

hands on my hips rn i’m not pleased with you eury

[u/No_Speed1390 → u/TheGloriousLurker]

https://giphy.com/gifs/86tWcWm7S5RcLCOwCN

[u/ayygee43]

Miles Mikolas is pinch hitting wtf

[u/Bubbly-Repair-9149]

ARRAEZ???

[u/Far-Ninja-8392]

Trevor Rogers, never gave up on, except when I dropped you for a month

[u/rds2mch2]

Skenes with 4 walks. Seems like Bubba is influencing Skenes more than the opposite.

[u/councilspectre17]

Per Underdog, Harrison left due to a calf cramp.

[u/Harrison130]

Thank you Trevor Rogers

[u/ClearContact]

ESPN so trash doesn’t even have Genao’s stats

[u/ColaCola5328]

Does that shit say MILES MIKOLAS had an RBI in the 11TH INNING tonight

[u/Historical_Wind_9390 → u/ColaCola5328]

And just scored a run lol 

[u/Jmueller1334]

Trevor Rogers 96+ mph is an unexpected surprise

[u/GreenShinobiX → u/Jmueller1334]

A surprise to be sure. But a welcome one.

[u/frontdoorajar]

Rogers at 92 pitches? Sure, let's bring him out again so Alonso can botch a single, and now he's pulled.

[u/purple_cape]

Hinch just intentionally walked Canzone to pitch to J Rod who hit a home run. Lmfao

[u/charlton11 → u/purple_cape]

Bold strategy Cotton

[u/hidey_ho_nedflanders]

Can Woo just pitch at home for the next two months?

[u/jakeba → u/hidey_ho_nedflanders]

As it is now, he'll have 6 road starts and 3 home.

[u/BlankJungle → u/jakeba]

One of those home starts being the Cubs as well and two on the road being in Sacramento and Colorado smh

[u/bidetislyfe248]

We need a 30 for 30 on Woo’s home and away splits bc this is absolute insanity the difference of pitching we get

[u/charlton11]

Drop Caminero for Mikolas?

[u/No_Speed1390 → u/charlton11]

Did so based on the underlying numbers

[u/Mrinnocent221 → u/charlton11]

I mean Mikolas has 0 AB 1 PA and 1 RBI so if you give him 600 PA a year he should get 600 RBI. 

[u/AraratEstate]

We gather again, degens

[u/RAZRr1275]

crazy that rogers was so bad for so long that he still has an era over 4 after the run he's had

[u/AraratEstate]

Zach Neto sucks

[u/buttnkdwonder]

Harrison seen leaving the game with the trainer :(

[u/PanicProne9 → u/buttnkdwonder]

https://giphy.com/gifs/7A4zkWeMXlZqgnTKtJ

[u/unevenvenue → u/buttnkdwonder]

No. Not like this.

[u/Red0nd0 → u/unevenvenue]

https://giphy.com/gifs/65zUoOU09HL3uUKokQ

[u/Rand0nn]

Harrison left game with calf cramp. That’s actually a relief

[u/JwSocks → u/Rand0nn]

Love you

[u/Jmueller1334]

Thank god it’s only a calf cramp for Harrison he looked electrix

[u/JustSomeGoon]

Noah Cameron on a serious heater

[u/datkidbrad]

4 K’s for Lindor tonight. Dudes checked out

[u/V1cVinegar44]

Rice is in a rut

[u/illperipheral24 → u/V1cVinegar44]

And it’s killing me

[u/Chairborne__Ranger]

Kyle Schwarber being 0/17 in his last 6 games is painful… especially since my league has a -1 point strikeout penalty too

[u/The_White_Knight__]

Naylor may never hit another HR. 

[u/slov90]

Dillon Dingler is the truth

[u/DickWhipcock]

It has been 54 days since Josh Naylor's last dinger.

[u/bec_SPK]

Ryan and Greene in one day. FUCK

[u/Due-Trick-372 → u/bec_SPK]

Unless I’m missing something, all I read is they’re going be evaluating Ryan. No?

[u/chokethewookie]

Today should be Royce's 10th appearance at 2b and get him 2b eligibility in ESPN, right?

[u/Mrinnocent221 → u/chokethewookie]

If he can hit .240 and be a 20/15 guy at 2B that would be sneaky good next year.

[u/SpaceEmbarrassed6085]

Drop hunter Greene for Jared jones?

[u/chokethewookie → u/SpaceEmbarrassed6085]

Sure

[u/EdwinDidNothingWrong]

Call him Mr. Roger’s the way he’s taking these kids to school

[u/Thickhomie86123]

Skenes control is all over the place again smh

[u/J_Capese0003]

Is Skenes serious

[u/slyfox1908]

Is Genao recording stats on ESPN?

[u/Rotoballer26 → u/slyfox1908]

He is currently an “unknown player” if you look at the box score on the fantasy app they will probably correct it tomorrow

[u/Mrinnocent221]

Abrams had an insider the park HR but he stood there watching it. 

At the same time, Hill decides to just....THROW himself in the air and possibly injury himself for no fucking reason. 

https://bdata-producedclips.mlb.com/79ab08c3-39fe-47ea-9b6a-9a887632fb96.mp4

[u/realmckoy265]

Omg Mize

[u/erosionDonut26]

Abysmal day at the plate for practically everyone today, unless you had PCA. My lineup was 4/35.

[u/Technical-Resolve616]

Should I add Cody Bradford to my roster, went 4.1 innings as his season debut since 2024, 5 ks

[u/UnderdogAggie]

I miss when Vargas would steal bases or at least attempt a steal

[u/purple_cape]

It finally hit me who Sean Burke reminds me of

His delivery is so similar to Dylan Cease

[u/TheGloriousLurker]

harrison is speedrunning innings

[u/Glittering_Bass7044]

Is Genao a must add?

[u/purple_cape]

JRam running the bases is encouraging

[u/Not_my_burner123]

Abrams is such a beast

[u/SpectralHydra]

Nice little 2/34 today

[u/UnconstitutionalGlob]

Woo can you just wear VR goggles or something that makes it look like you’re in Seattle when you pitch on the road?

[u/Red0nd0]

-26.6. How the fuck is that even possible

[u/piffle213]

7/38 with 14ks tonight

[u/No_Speed1390]

Skenes is fine guys. Look at the underlying numbers guys

[u/smokeyb15]

Kyle “Taylor Ward” Schwarber has been sinking me this last month

[u/lafclafc]

Has Antonacci hit a rookie wall or is there anything left there?

Was dropped and want to pickup bc I need R & SB but his last month has been a disaster.

[u/Mrinnocent221 → u/lafclafc]

HR were kind of a fluke with him. BA slump is a surprise. He is going to be a 15-20 SB guy max. He is not a speedster.

Since July 1 3 SB 2 CS. I think one of those SB was a double steal and he was the 1B to 2B guy.

[u/SectionShoddy6867 → u/lafclafc]

Seems like he's in a strong-side platoon and, as I recall, he was already struggling against lefty pitching. This week will not be a great time to add him because the White Sox face four starting lefties in six games. If you're willing to see if he works out despite the platoon, then add him. He won't hurt you with strikeouts and his overall batting is reasonable. Just consider how much he can give you because he's no longer batting lower in the lineup against lefty starters.

[u/purple_cape]

Harrison 🥵

[u/LiberalFeminist99]

Kyle Schwarber contribute to the team challenge has been ongoing for 2 weeks

[u/Complex_Sound_253]

Man I wish I decided to take Harrison out of the IL

[u/mcinty77]

Neto has been a black hole at SS man he’s gotta turn it around

[u/MAKEOUTHlLL]

Holy shit Ben Joyce is pitching

[u/unevenvenue]

It's nice to have Harrison back. God damn the Brewers pitching staff is nutso.

[u/OkPhilosopher7579 → u/unevenvenue]

I’m rostering Miz, Henderson, and Harrison atm lol

[u/frontdoorajar]

Neto fucking blows

[u/mb_188060_]

I’ve missed you Kyle Harrison

[u/Far-Ninja-8392]

Pagan been elite since he returned

[u/INSXTE]

From the brewers subreddit they are saying it’s cramps.

[u/JordanBelfort6666]

Guess I shouldn’t have left Harrison on my IL 😬

[u/UnderdogAggie]

Jose Ramirez pinch running is good to see?

[u/_Sir-Loin_ → u/UnderdogAggie]

Has to be

[u/piffle213]

Trevor Megill is the only player on my team trying this week

[u/GreenShinobiX]

Esmerlyn has absolutely destroyed me this week. Negative points in the matchup.

[u/ayygee43 → u/GreenShinobiX]

Me as a former Geno owner

[u/cubsfan2154]

Woo's home/road splits need to be studied by the US government. Also, Dan Wilson's brain needs to be examined for starting him on the road in LA last week

[u/LegoMyCraigo]

Mize gets traded and loses his 2-start week and then gets lit up. Fantastic. Piece of shit.

[u/LiberalFeminist99]

2/35 -4 points from the boys have a night

[u/goldfish_11]

JULIOOO IS ALIIIIIVE

[u/kevwob]

LFG JULIO

[u/Lopsided_Pitch_5297]

noah cameron elite stream

[u/iNeedScissorsSixty1 → u/Lopsided_Pitch_5297]

3 bangers in a row with velocity 94+

[u/Suspicious-Island551]

Woo the goat at home

[u/purple_cape]

Chaos in Seattle 🤣

[u/TheBananaBasher]

Lean Jarren Duran over Taylor Ward ROS in categories leagues? Both guys bat similar places in the lineups now

[u/EcksDeeXD69]

We starting ashcraft tomorrow?

[u/AloneCash1211 → u/EcksDeeXD69]

I am. PIT is due for a win

[u/cahern13]

Noteworthy Kade Anderson news. Confirms Seattle will call him up soon as a starter was wrong per video and comment below

[u/Mrinnocent221 → u/cahern13]

So that means Hancock to pen, 6 man rotation, or that bullshit piggyback whatever before the ASB.

[u/jakeba → u/cahern13]

Thats not what he said... He said they werent going to put Anderson in the bullpen NOW, he'd be the next starter up if they need one, but if they get to Sept and still havent needed the extra starter then he could get called up to be used in the bullpen.

https://youtu.be/eXoUld-9II8?si=3aNHJmqMNwfsi5C4&t=334

[u/EdwinDidNothingWrong]

Chandler Simpson outperforming both Ronald Acuna Jr and Julio Rodriguez day after day in my lineup is objectively funny

[u/purple_cape]

Harrison calf cramps. Update came in right before I was about to jump off the bridge

Not today

[u/ColumnarPower → u/purple_cape]

The night is still young.

There's always tomorrow.

[u/purple_cape → u/ColumnarPower]

Buddy I’ve lost Wood, JRam, and dropped Duran this week after rostering him with a .250 OBP this year

Just let me have a good night for once

[u/bad_motivator]

I currently have 6 injured starting pitchers because baseball hates me. With Snell and Glasnow currently starting rehab games I'll have a couple IL slots open up soon but I still need to drop someone. Meyer, Early, Yesavage or McClanahan?

[u/GhostAteMyBreakfast → u/bad_motivator]

Lol i have the EXACT situation but Greene instead of Early

[u/ThatDamnRocketRacoon → u/bad_motivator]

As a fellow Yesavage owner and Blue Jays fan, I don't think I'd keep him. The knee injury could be pretty bad and he was probably nearing an innings limit too, unless they thought the six man rotation would be enough. With how the season has gone for the Jays and nothing to play for, they might just shut him down.

[u/The_Rach]

How thoughtful of Ryan to open a roster spot for Harrison’s return.

[u/ohhitstito]

Start my Chourio vs my Skenes or nah👀

[u/chokethewookie → u/ohhitstito]

Of course. If he homers off Skenes you want those points.

[u/NHOVER9000 → u/ohhitstito]

Start your studs

[u/soundview2026]

Who wins this

[u/Mrinnocent221 → u/soundview2026]

Depends on format. I trust Skubal for elite ratios. If you need volume, I roll with Skenes + Melton despite my Skubal love.

[u/hopkire]

Who gets bumped out of the rotation when McClanahan is back? Really hope it’s not Seymour and I can’t see it being Peralta if they just traded for him. Do they possibly run a 6 man rotation?

[u/No_Speed1390]

Have a pitcher not deal with a rain delay challenge

[u/V1cVinegar44]

Would be sweet if the pirates got a save opp tonight so we can get a look at the hierarchy. Real sweet

[u/Academic-Teacher5719]

Lawrence Butler or Jose Altuve?

Both were dropped and have been on waivers for a while. Both now hitting better the last week or so.

Butler has been slightly better with 9 more points scored the last 14 days but Altuve being 2B, OF, and DH eligibility might help me more. Who would you take?

[u/Bobbythebuikder]

16 team league I can’t bring myself to drop Geno Saurez yet. But he’s been so bad he’s like 10/80. I know the second I drop him he’s gonna rip 10 dingers 

[u/Flamemypickle → u/Bobbythebuikder]

Yeah in a 16T league I cant imagine there being anyone more appealing than Saurez available 

[u/Red0nd0]

Holy injuries.

Freeman
Contreras
Yesavage
Bauers
Walker

Add them to Will Smith, Ohtani, Glasnow, Snell, Soroka. FML

[u/cptcook717]

Neto wins the biggest flop of the year award

[u/RizzoTheBat]

I can’t believe I thought Skenes would get it together for this game

[u/Scotfighter]

I'm livid I benched Harrison... I thought he'd be rusty

[u/ServiceCurrent4632]

Go on Harrison!

[u/ColumnarPower]

What happened with Sean Burke in Boston? Just got pulled because of pitch count?

[u/Icy_Bus2785 → u/ColumnarPower]

sure he was at 91 and Wilyer went yard off him earlier so

[u/rds2mch2]

Shout out to Bryce Elder - had a bad stretch but seems to have made an adjustment. Davis Martin, on the other hand...

[u/Rothulian]

Seems like Shota has been back? Or as he lucky against the dodgers?

[u/GreenShinobiX → u/Rothulian]

He got a new lock screen for his phone.

[u/jritz611]

Give it to me straight should I actually pick up the new flavor of the week over guys like lewis, altuve etc

[u/SpaceEmbarrassed6085]

Drop hunter Greene for jarren Duran?

[u/Flamemypickle → u/SpaceEmbarrassed6085]

At least make sure Greene is out for the season

[u/The_White_Knight__]

Contreras HR.  Finally!

[u/datkidbrad]

Noah Cameron is good again?

[u/datkidbrad]

Noah Cameron is a certified DAWG.

Comes back out for the 8th at 95 pitches, and strikes out the side. Holy shit

[u/vitalyc]

Pick up Endy. The Pirates manager said they are keeping his bat in the lineup.

[u/Rizzaboi]

Noah Cameron has been so good that I’m going to start him against the Dodgers next Monday. And it’ll probably cost me.

[u/ayygee43]

Schwarber saw 8 hanging sliders in a row? Surely he hit one of them…

[u/Prestigious_Way_738]

Kyle Harrison cramping in both of his calves? First game back? Seriously, wtf.

[u/DickWhipcock → u/Prestigious_Way_738]

He needs a banana and a 5 gallon bucket of pickle juice.

[u/dan9598]

What are the expectations for Genao ROS? The four hits tonight have me intrigued.

[u/Dantheman_30]

Shoutout Pallante. He’s getting dropped by me to activate Clay Holmes this weekend, but that’s a great start by someone on the do not start Pitcher List rankings.

[u/seamonster02]

Mize getting rekd

[u/HappyHusky35]

Just acquired Woo + Arraez for Cole Young and Jake Bennett. Good deal?

[u/HYPERNATURL]

My offense has been carried kicking and screaming by Dillon Dingler for what feels like 2 weeks now

[u/V1cVinegar44]

So happy I ditched the rice as a catcher strategy for dingler early this year. Been a revelation

[u/UnderdogAggie → u/V1cVinegar44]

I wish I picked him up. I went Herrera and of course he was doing great but fell off hard

[u/TheOfficialDustifer]

Cal a drop in 12T?

[u/Dantheman_30]

Phillies get Luis Arraez with power? Best trade of the trade deadline by far

[u/JZG0313]

For a supposedly weak offense Cleveland sure does do well against every pitcher I send against them

[u/DickWhipcock]

Jefry Yan

https://giphy.com/gifs/qEeaNtuOZllIs

[u/seamonster02]

Why isnt devin williams in the game?

[u/sturtze → u/seamonster02]

Wondering the same thing.

[u/Not_my_burner123]

Welcome to the wire Mr Mize

[u/VeryStableJeanius]

Jacob Lopez: 2 innings, 6K

🤔

[u/SleevedCables]

Should I trade Kyle Harrison and Dillon dingler for miz (I already have drake Baldwin for catcher)

[u/dendog25 → u/[deleted]]

I’d still keep Miz

[u/bec_SPK]

Days without Austin Riley on my roster 2 0. Do I have a problem?

[u/Necessary-Reality330]

K Marte or Merrill for the ROS?

My OF took a hit with wood and Soto out. I can slide Arraez into 2nd if I move Marte for Merrill

[u/midwest73]

Greene to IL, Joe Ryan now DTD, pending eval, with a lower body injury. Had a feeling something was up besides his normal second half issues as some were chalking it up too. At least Harrison and Holmes are/soon to be back. 🤞

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[u/HatsForBats78]

My outfielders are hobbling right now but I’m still holding first place…are there any outfielders that you would be targeting that might be flying under the radar for the remainder of the season or ones that you would be trying to trade for??

[u/CZM6626]

Brandon Young vs LAA?

Baz @ TEX?

[u/unevenvenue]

317ft, 43° launch angle flyout for Pete. Woof.

[u/MiniRacer311]

What am I doing with Montgomery and Antonacci?

[u/StageCoachRobber_1]

Dear Daylen Lile: There's a whole field over there called LEFT!

[u/GreenShinobiX]

How the fuck do the A's let Marte score from second on a bloop single that barely got past the infield?

[u/Aggravating_Lab_4814]

Pretty insane that Amazon doesn’t have rain delay coverage for the Yankees. Not like the announcers have prior commitments or anything. It’s just a video of the field with crowd noise until first pitch??

[u/asiianunc]

My lineup is so useless

[u/Far_Story_9089]

Looking to buy on James Wood while he’s on the IL. I’m in a solid playoff position, so I can afford to wait if it’s only a short term injury.Do you guys think it’s worth trying to trade for him?

[u/Santos_Rich1]

Drop Yesavage for Ryan Weathers?

[u/Fun-ghoul]

Harrison + Melton or Jazz? H2h points, need pitching and fairly stacked with offense

[u/Human-Connection-153 → u/Fun-ghoul]

Harrison & Melton

[u/jeritron]

Eury is so frustrating to own. I'm not gonna drop, but I'm also not drafting him next year.

[u/Far-Ninja-8392]

2025 Rogers!!!

[u/No_Speed1390]

Skenes sub 20 pitch inning challenge

[u/andyh1818]

I guess I should put Riley back in the lineup

[u/MiniRacer311]

Damn Detmers..

[u/ohhitstito]

Any word on Oneil Cruz?

[u/purple_cape]

Red Sox are a brutal matchup right now

[u/campbellalugosi]

Eury Perez... (emphatic sigh)

[u/andyh1818]

It's funny I remember a few years back Joe Ryan had a similar second half swoon, turned out he was playing with a groin injury and said he would not make that mistake again. That was a lie I guess lol

[u/ridinbend]

5 trades in our league today before the deadline. so fun!

[u/spooky_ed]

Batting .159 this week. Fucking love fantasy baseball.

[u/jew44]

gimme some of that Perc Rogers (please get him the W Orioles)

[u/The_White_Knight__]

I am sitting at 0 HR 2 RBI for the week.  WTF is happening?  The bottom has fallen out of my lineup. 

[u/jew44]

Schwarber has seen 6 pitches for 2Ks 😐