Lane Thomas is heating up for the Washington Nationals.

The Wire Troll: Lane Thomas Heating Up for Nats

Unfortunately, the elite walk rate Thomas flashed last year seems like an outlier this season, but again, things are turning around now as he’s already drawn a half dozen free passes this month. A 2014 fifth round pick by Toronto, he wasn’t a hyped prospect in his draft year, but his blend of power and decent speed could help elevate him past projections as a fourth outfielder, and into a player that could provide a decent return on your Fantasy investment. If Thomas’s walk rate bounces back next season, consider him a sleeper in OBP leagues.

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Video Game Review: The Last of Us Part I

While it can’t match the gameplay diversity of its sequel, TLOU Part I absolutely looks the part of a brand new PS5 game — if you didn’t know that this was a remake of a PS3-era title, you’d never know based on the graphical prowess, level design, and world building. Again, all of those are testaments to the original and just how well executed and polished it was at launch.

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Jordan Lyles has been a consistent winner for the Baltimore Orioles.

The Wire Troll: Jordan Lyles Racking Up Wins in B-More

Bradish was simply molested earlier this season, but since returning to the Orioles in late-July, he’s been very good, lowering his ERA in six straight appearances, including eight shutout innings against the powerful Astros on Friday. With a 3.21 ERA and just 30 hits allowed in 33 2/3 IP over this stretch, he deserves some Fantasy love.

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Elvis Andrus could prove useful for the Chicago White Sox.

The Wire Troll: Elvis Andrus Has Left the Bay

A two-time All-Star, Andrus actually went yard the day before getting his walking papers, but he had cooled significantly in August after a solid performance last month. He’s been more productive this season, but is still nowhere near his peak in 2017. Andrus definitely gives the Pale Hose more depth at shortstop, and for the time being, could be a useful AL-only asset. Let’s not forget that he is a superb athlete with speed and a bit of pop. However, how much is left in the tank remains an open question.

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Vaughn Grissom brought enthusiasm to the Atlanta Braves.

The Wire Troll: Vaughn Grissom Breaks the Internet

Now in B-More, Voth is back in the rotation and has managed to strike out better than a batter per frame over the last three starts, continuing a roll that has seen him improve his ERA in 13 straight appearances (including nine starts). Just think about that for a moment. Voth put up a 2.75 ERA in four starts and one relief outing in July, and has been decent in his two August appearances. This dude has never looked better since joining the Orioles, and for the year, he’s in the 95th percentile for limiting hard contact. Maybe Voth deserves some AL-only love?

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