Adam Ottavino could earn saves for the New York Mets.

The Wire Troll: Seeking Second Half Saves

Well, he’s been generally healthier this year, and has looked very good as a reliever, while proving respectable (if inconsistent) as a starter. But with dramatically improved hit rates this month, Crawford is heading in the right direction, and he’s managed a better record this season. Ironically, Kutter’s cutter has been his worst pitch, but every other offering has been solid as he’s established himself as a useful streaming option.

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Seth Brown should get a chance to play every day for the Oakland Athletics.

The Wire Troll: Seth Brown to See More Action

Well, since being recalled last month, Ford has delivered, spanking a two-run shot Thursday to reach double digits in dingers for the first time since his rookie season, and following it up with a pinch-hit RBI single on Friday. He’s batting .333 in July, which is unlikely to continue, but deserves your attention for now. Pitchers are throwing strikes to Ford more often this year, and so far he’s responded, so give him consideration in AL-only formats.

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Tyler Soderstrom has been promoted to the bigs with the Oakland Athletics.

The Wire Troll: Tyler Soderstrom Time

He’s piled up the runs and extra-base knocks while showing slightly better plate discipline than what he exhibited in his first taste of Triple-A last season. Soderstrom projects to offer elite raw and game power in time, but isn’t much of a runner. Given the exit velocities he’s been delivering for a couple of years, there’s very little doubt his bat is ready for the bigs, so grab him now.

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Amari Cooper remains the top receiving threat for the Cleveland Browns.

NFL Today: AFC North Notes

Taken in the third round last year, Bell is likely to be the team’s WR4, but Tillman could easily eclipse him in time, so this is a situation that bears watching during training camp. Dressing in all but one game, Bell managed 24 receptions on 35 targets for 214 yards as rookie last season. Given the competition he faces, he’s not worth drafting, but could provide value as an in-season pickup depending on how things shake out.

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