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Time of India
20 hours ago
- Time of India
Temple to see safety revamp after tragedy
Lucknow: A day after two electrocution deaths at the Avsaneshwar Mahadev Temple in Haidergarh, Barabanki, which occurred during the early hours of Monday, authorities launched a major safety and accountability drive. The temple management and police, under intense scrutiny, began removing old and faulty wiring and fans installed along the jalabhishek route's tin shed, where the incident occurred. According to officials, the electricity department cut off the power supply to the temple premises on Monday night, citing hazardous, unverified internal wiring. The move came after eyewitnesses and media reported that a network of worn-out electrical wires parallel to the tin shed transferred current to the metal barricade poles, triggering the fatal shock. On Tuesday morning, the temple staff began dismantling the damaged wiring, generator connections, and electrical appliances. Manager Vinod Giri confirmed that the police ordered complete rewiring and inspection by certified experts, and no electricity will be restored until the premises are declared safe. Alongside, the Haidergarh power division also stepped up efforts by installing protective netting below high-tension (11,000 kV) lines that run above the main Barabanki–Haidergarh road leading to the temple. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Travel smart in Tenerife with budget tips Yahoo! Search Results | Search Ads Learn More Undo Junior engineer Hemant Kumar Pathak said this was to ensure any snapped wires would be caught by the mesh, preventing future hazards. A four-member team from the Directorate of Electrical Safety also inspected the site on Tuesday and collected evidence. Preliminary administrative reports suggested that a cable broke due to a monkey's interference. Two devotees were electrocuted, and 46 others sustained minor electric shocks after an electric wire snapped and fell onto a tin shed inside the premises of the Shri Ausaneshwar Mahadev temple in Haidergarh tehsil of Barabanki district on Monday morning. The incident that occurred during the Jalabhishek rituals during the holy month of Shrawan when the temple was crowded with devotees led to a stampede-like situation.
NBC Sports
3 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Joe Boyle back in the rotation, Matt Shaw heating up
Welcome to Waiver Wire Watch, where I review my favorite waiver wire adds and drops for each week of the MLB season. The premise is pretty straightforward. I'll try to give you some recommended adds each week based on recent production or role changes. When I list a player, I'll list the category where I think he'll be helpful or the quick reason he's listed. I hope it will help you determine if the player is a fit for what your team needs. For a player to qualify for this list, he needs to be UNDER 40% rostered in Yahoo! formats. I understand you may say, 'These players aren't available in my league,' and I can't help you there. These players are available in over 60% of leagues and some in 98% of leagues, so they're available in many places, and that can hopefully satisfy readers who play in all league types. Matthew Pouliot, Waiver Wire Hitters Chandler Simpson - OF, TB: 40% rostered (RETURN FROM MINORS, SPEED WINNER) Since being recalled, Simpson is hitting .341/.384/.407 with 13 runs scored and 13 steals in 25 games. People will tell you that fantasy managers misunderstand Simpson's actual value, and it's not really that high, but his speed is a legit issue. He's going to hit for a strong batting average and post elite stolen base totals. If Tampa Bay keeps running struggling and they trade away guys like Yandy Diaz, they may even give Simpson a chance to hit leadoff, which would increase his run totals as well. Evan Carter - OF, TEX (13% rostered) also remains a good stolen base asset, totaling six in his last 20 games, which ranks tied for eighth in baseball over that stretch. He's going to sit against lefties, but this Rangers team is getting hot, and Carter has five-category upside when he's swinging it well. Ryan McMahon - 3B, NYY: 39% rostered (NEW TEAM, COUNTING STAT UPSIDE ) McMahon was traded to the Yankees over the weekend, and people are spending too much time looking at home/road splits. I understand the inclination, but we also have more than enough evidence that Rockies' hitters also have their road stats impacted by moving in and out of high altitude. On the other hand, we also can't just assume that McMahon is a lefty who pulls the ball, so he'll be great at Yankee Stadium. He's probably a .240-.250 hitter with 20-25 HR power over the full season, but now in a much better lineup with far more counting stat upside, so he's a solid corner infield option in most formats. McMahon's trade also means that Warming Bernabel - 1B/3B (1% rostered) is going to be the regular third baseman in Colorado for a while (or at least until Ryan Ritter comes back). Bernabel is a 23-year-old who was hitting .301/.356/.450 with eight homers and five steals in 75 games at Triple-A this season. Given that production and home games in Coors, he could be an add in really deep formats. Sal Frelick - OF, MIL: 38% rostered (RETURN FROM IL, SPEED UPSIDE) Frelick came off the IL this weekend and immediately returned to his spot as the leadoff hitter in Milwaukee. He's hitting .293 on the season with 17 steals. He's going to help you in runs as well while hitting at the top of this Milwaukee lineup, so he's a strong add across the board. You could also look to his teammate. Isaac Collins - OF, MIL( 4% rostered) Collins has been an everyday player for the Brewers since June 1st, hitting .306/.408/.484 in 40 games with five home runs, 25 runs scored, 21 RBI, and four steals. He has good plate discipline overall and is pulling the ball near 50% of the time, mostly on the ground and on a line, which is good for his batting average but might cap the overall power upside. His average exit velocity is also only 88.8 mph over that span, so this is not a hitter you're adding for power, but he has a solid approach that should lead to plenty of doubles and decent counting stats, hitting fifth or sixth in Milwaukee. Matt Shaw - 2B/3B/SS, CHC: 36% rostered (APPROACH CHANGE, HOT STREAK) Shaw has been on fire since the All-Star break, when he modified his stance and started pulling the ball in the air more. Since then, he has gone 11-for-23 with four home runs, six runs scored, nine RBI, and two steals. I recorded a video on him last week, and I think the next rookie hitter to start figuring it out. The only concern here would be the Cubs trading for Eugenio Suarez and making Shaw a super utility off the bench. Another multi-position eligible young hitter who is heating up is Miguel Vargas -1B/3B/OF, CWS (30% rostered). Vargas has gone 10-for-32 out of the break with two home runs, 10 runs scored, and six RBI. We've seen him put together strong stretches already this season due to his advanced approach at the plate, so maybe we're getting a hot streak here. Tyler O'Neill - OF, BAL: 31% rostered (POWER UPSIDE, HOT STREAK INCOMING) Don't look now, but Tyler O'Neill is heating up, going 8-for-21 since the All-Star break with two home runs, six runs scored, and four RBI in six games. We know that O'Neill is capable of fantasy football when he's healthy, and so we might be getting a prolonged hot streak with the weather continuing to heat up on the East Coast. O'Neill's teammate Coby Mayo - 1B/3B (3% rostered) has also hit well out of the break, going 3-for-10 with three runs scored, three RBIs, and one home run. With Ryan O'Hearn likely traded this week, Mayo could step into the regular first base role in Baltimore for the remainder of the season. Mickey Moniak - OF, COL: 23% rostered (EVERY DAY JOB, HOT STREAK) Moniak has been the Rockies' best outfielder for a while now, slashing .349/.393/.699 with seven home runs, 19 RBI, and two steals since he became a regular in the lineup 25 games ago. He's hitting like what we wanted Brenton Doyle to do with admittedly less speed. Still, the former number one overall pick may have found a home and a home environment that suits his skillset and covers up some of his contact issues. Another player who has benefited from a new home is Ramon Laureano - OF, BAL (20% rostered). He's been playing every day and slashing .278/.339/.503 with eight home runs, 26 runs scored, and 32 RBI in 41 games since June 1st. I'm not sure Laureano will be with the Orioles by the end of next week. He may also be traded somewhere where he's no longer in a full-time role, but as it stands, he's been playing great baseball for about two months and should be worth considering in most formats. Victor Caratini - C/1B, HOU: 21% rostered (BATTING AVERAGE UPSIDE, PLAYING TIME UPSIDE) Caratini has continued to play regularly in Houston with Yordan Alvarez suffering a setback in his rehab from a hand fracture. In his last 25 games, Caratini has five home runs and 19 RBI to go along with a .275/.296/.484 slash line. I'm don't think he's going to keep up this production, but he has been a solid fantasy contributor in the past. He's making a lot of contact, and the home park can help, so I think he's a must-add in two-catcher formats right now. Another option is Adrian Del Castillo - C, ARI (2% rostered), who was called up last week after battling injuries earlier in the season. With Josh Naylor now in Seattle, Pavin Smith will be the regular first baseman for the Diamondbacks when he returns from the IL, and that means Del Castillo should be the DH the rest of the way. He hit .313/.368/.525 in 25 MLB games last year with four home runs and 19 RBI. Yes, there were some strikeout issues, but we love that offensive profile for a catcher and, for fantasy, we love catchers who don't catch. Austin Hays - OF, CIN: 21% rostered (POWER UPSIDE, EVERY DAY JOB) Austin Hays continues to produce when healthy this season, hitting .253/.327/.448 in 24 games since coming off the IL with four home runs, 15 runs scored, and 16 RBI. He hits cleanup every day for a Reds team that is playing good baseball and plays in the most hitter-friendly environment in baseball. That's a combination we should want in most league types. I also continue to think we need to roster Tyler Freeman - SS/OF, COL (11% rostered), who has been dropped in a bunch of leagues since he's come out of the break slow. I think much of that has to do with the illness he was battling. This is still a guy who has hit .329/.418/.445 in 42 games since June 1st with 20 runs scored and nine steals. I wouldn't be rash and drop him yet. Caleb Durbin - 2B/3B/SS, MIL: 19% rostered (BATTING AVERAGE UPSIDE, HOT STRETCH) Durbin has turned it on of late, hitting .308/.389/.446 over his last 41 games since June 1st with four home runs, 15 RBI, 23 runs scored, and four steals. As I mentioned with Shaw, it takes rookies some time to adjust to the big leagues, and we're now seeing Durbin start to get a bit more comfortable in the box. I would like to see more steals than the nine he has on the season right now, since that's been Durbin's calling card in the minors, but it's nice to see the rookie adjusting to MLB pitching and starting to get on base more often. I think the steals will come. A deeper league multi-position option is Mauricio Dubon - 1B/2B/3B/SS/OF, HOU (4% rostered). Dubon can play pretty much anywhere, and with the injury to Isaac Paredes, it seems like Dubon is going to basically play every day for the Astros by shifting around the field. Since June 16th, Dubon has played in the same number of games as Jose Altuve and has hit .287/.347/.500 with five home runs, 15 runs scored, and eight RBI in 33 games. That's a little bit of production in four of the five offensive categories, and while he won't carry your team, he's a great bench piece to fill in anywhere you have a gap in your lineup. Francisco Alvarez - C, NYM: 15% rostered (CALL UP, POWER POTENTIAL) The Mets called Alvarez back up last weekend after he hit .299 with 11 HRs and 24 RBI in 19 games at Triple-A. In four games since coming back, he's 4-for-13 with one home run, two RBI, and four runs scored. Who knows if he can carry this over, but he was pulling the ball in the air more in the minors, and he has the power to be a big-time fantasy asset if he can keep that approach. Colson Montgomery - 3B/SS, CWS: 11% rostered (HOT STREAK, PROSPECT GROWTH?) I'm gonna preface this by saying I don't believe in Montgomery for the remainder of 2025. This is a guy who was hitting so poorly in Triple-A that he got sent back down to the complex to fix his stance and approach. When he came back, he hit marginally better at Triple-A, but nothing like what we're seeing at the MLB level right now. In fact, he hit .215 in 60 games at Triple-A this year and .214 in 130 games at Triple-A last year. I just can't connect that with a hitter who's hitting .276 in 18 MLB games with three home runs and 13 RBI. I can't see it lasting, but it's happening now, so maybe you want to take a gamble. I'd rather add Brett Baty - 2B/3B, NYM (7% rostered), who has been starting almost every day for the Mets and playing pretty well. He has the second-highest OPS on the team since he was recalled in May and has hit .273/.339/.473 in 19 games in July with three home runs, 10 runs scored, six RBI, and three steals. He's pulling the ball far more often right now, and I think the pulled line drive approach is working for him. Andrew Vaughn - 1B, MIL: 8% rostered (POTENTIAL STARTING JOB, APPROACH CHANGE?) With Rhys Hoskins landing on the IL for the next four to six weeks, Andrew Vaughn is emerging as a starting option in Milwaukee, and I'm intrigued by an approach change he made in the minors since being traded. I recorded a video last week explaining why I think Vaughn might be a decent gamble in deeper formats. He's gone 12-for-37 with three home runs and 13 RBI in his last 12 games, and the Brewers are one of the better teams in baseball, so we want exposure to their lineup. Josh Bell - 1B, WAS: 6% rostered (HOT STREAK, POTENTIAL TRADE CANDIDATE) Last week, I recorded a video on Josh Bell's decision to move to a more line-drive swing at the end of May. That decision has led to a .284/.361/.469 slash line in 46 games since making the shift. Yes, that has come with just even home runs and 24 RBI, but the numbers and approach will still work in deeper formats since Bell is striking out just 12% of the time and making a lot of contact. The Nationals could also ship him off at the trade deadline, and being a .280 hitter in a good lineup could help his counting stats too. Brady House - 3B, WAS: 6% rostered (EVERY DAY JOB, PROSPECT GROWTH) Another prospect starting to figure it out a little bit is Brady House. The rookie has gone 19-for-66 (.288) in July with two home runs, 10 runs scored, and eight RBI. Since being promoted, he has 29 strikeouts in 30 games with a 16.3% swinging strike rate, so I'm a little concerned about the contact, but it hasn't bit him yet, and a 72.4% contact rate at the big league level isn't a dealbreaker. However, he also had 72% contact rates at Triple-A, so I expect this to dip below 70% at some point. I also think the power will tick up, though. He had 13 home runs in Triple-A this season with a 46% hard hit rate, so there is some power in that bat. I have liked his approach of late, and the results are solid for deeper formats. If we're just using Process+, we should note that House's teammate, Daylen Lile - OF, WAS (0% rostered), has a Process+ score of 112 since June 15th, which is pretty solid work from a young rookie. He has also started to run it on of late, hitting .271/.317/.407 in July with one home run, six runs scored, seven RBI, and two steals in 17 games. That's more of a deep league play, but he's making great swing decisions, and so the hits should continue to fall. Joc Pederson - OF, TEX: 3% rostered (COMING OFF THE IL, POWER UPSIDE) Pederson is scheduled to be activated from the IL on Sunday and return to his regular DH role. He was having a poor season before getting hurt, but he has a long enough track record that we know what kind of hitter he is. He's also coming back right as this Texas team is catching fire, so we want pieces of this offense. He won't play versus lefties, and he's UTIL-only in most places, so he won't be for everybody. If you wanted somebody with far less track record, but the potential to be more well-rounded, you could take a shot on Taylor Trammell - OF, HOU (1% rostered). Trammell has been leading off against all righties and has hit .304/.389/.522 with two home runs, eight runs scored, eight RBI, and two steals in 19 games in July. The Astros may add an outfielder at the deadline, so this could be a one-week add, but it's worth taking note of, especially since Trammell was once a top prospect and is still just 27 years old. Tommy Pham - OF, PIT: 2% rostered (STARTING JOB, HOT STREAK) We all talked a lot about Max Muncy's glasses, but perhaps we need to pay attention to Tommy Pham's contacts. There is a great video from Logan Arblaster that shows Pham discussing a difficult situation with his contact lenses based on a rare eye condition that he has. The video was taken on June 23rd, and Pham mentions in the video that he has made contact lens changes throughout the year, but has 'felt better the last week.' If we take Pham's stats from June 16th, we see that he's hitting .375/.422/.625 in 25 games with four home runs, 11 runs scored, and 19 RBIs. That will play in any league type. A name to keep an eye on in deeper leagues is Nathan Lukes - OF, TOR (1% rostered). Lukes has recently moved into the leadoff spot against right-handed pitching and is hitting .295/.358/.525 in 19 games in July with three home runs, 11 runs scored, and 11 RBI. His role may change when Daulton Varsho comes back in a week, so I'm not saying this is a breakout for the 31-year-old, but his approach is great for a leadoff hitter, and the Blue Jays have been playing really good baseball lately, so perhaps this is a solid multi-week add. Waiver Wire Pitchers Robert Garcia - RP, TEX: 24% rostered Garcia has been closing games for the Rangers for over a month now, but they haven't been winning any. Now they're one of the hotter teams in baseball, and the saves are starting to add up. Since May 21st, he has a 3.60 ERA and seven saves in 20 innings with a 30% strikeout rate. The issue is that it comes with a 1.55 WHIP because he has some command issues, and that could lead Texas to upgrade at the deadline now that they are firmly in the Wild Card mix. Zebby Matthews - SP, MIN: 22% rostered Last week, I urged you not to overreact to Zebby's mediocre first start off the IL in Coors. I hope you didn't because he was terrific on Friday, throwing six shutout innings against the Nationals, while striking out seven. I wrote about Zebby Matthews as a pitcher I think could end the season in the top 25 starting pitchers, so clearly I've been in the bag for him all season, but I think he could have a huge second half. Bubba Chandler - SP, PIT: 20% rostered This has to be it, right? Chandler just dealt in his last start at Triple-A, striking out seven in 5.2 innings while giving up two runs on four hits. He has a 2.82 ERA in 122 innings at Triple-A between this year and last year. I mean, what are we doing here? Blake Treinen - RP, LAD: 17% rostered I mentioned stashing Treinen for the last two weeks, but now Tanner Scott is on the IL, and Treinen is coming back from his own forearm injury, and his roster rate is climbing. The Dodgers have already said Treinen is going to pitch in high-leverage innings, which means sometimes he'll be used in the eighth and sometimes he'll be held back for save opportunities. Given how impactful he's been when healthy and how good the Dodgers are, he needs to be added in most leagues. Joey Cantillo - SP, CLE: 17% rostered Cantillo was a pitcher I had mentioned in my article from last week detailing the hitters and pitchers I think will have more second-half value than first-half value. He seems to have a rotation spot locked up with Luis L. Ortiz undergoing an MLB investigation for a gambling infraction. Since coming back as a starter, Cantillo has a 4.08 ERA (3.80 SIERA, 3.28 xFIP) and 17% K-BB% in 17.2 innings. His changeup can be a truly dominant pitch, and he gets elite extension on his fastball, so there is enough here to tie up right-handed hitters and make Cantillo a good high-upside play for the second half. Joe Boyle - SP, TB: 16% rostered Taj Bradley is down at Triple-A, and Boyle is now in the rotation... one week after Tampa Bay bumped him from the rotation and said he'd pitch in relief. That's fun. As I said weeks ago when Boyle was entering the rotation, he has clear swing and miss upside, but remains inefficient with his pitches. That means that even if the walks are limited now, he still doesn't often pitch deep into games. Nestor Cortes - SP, MIL: 13% rostered Cortes has looked good on his rehab assignment and should be returning next week. Will Milwaukee piggyback him with Jacob Misoriowski, whose innings they clearly want to limit? Or will Milwaukee trade him? Either way, he should be in a rotation soon, and he's been a solid MLB starter for a few years now. Michael McGreevy - SP, STL: 10% rostered Erick Fedde is cut, so McGreevy now has a spot in the rotation. He's a command-first starter with a deep pitch mix who posted a 3.72 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and 78/15 K/BB ratio in 75 innings at Triple-A this season. He plays for a team that looks likely to sell at the deadline, so we don't know how many wins he'll post, but the Cardinals have a strong defense behind him, which would keep him as an option for deeper formats. David Robertson - RP, PHI: 4% rostered The Phillies signed Robertson last Sunday after he worked out for a few teams the last couple of weeks. They're also paying him $5.5 million on a prorated $16 million deal, which is basically closer's money. Robertson was good in Texas last year, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see him in the late innings very soon after he comes up from Triple-A in about a week. JT Ginn - SP, ATH: 2% rostered One or more of Luis Severino, JP Sears, and Jeffrey Springs could be traded at the deadline. That would likely open up a spot in the rotation for Ginn, who allowed just one run on five hits in five innings against a good Rangers lineup on Tuesday. He's rocking a sinker, slider, cutter pitch mix that he can locate well, which leads to lots of weak contact. He also only needed 58 pitches to go five innings against Texas, so he could easily push to six innings or beyond with that kind of efficiency. The strikeouts aren't likely to be there, which limits his overall upside, but he seems likely to get the first crack at a rotation spot over fantasy darling Jack Perkins - SP/RP, ATH (1% rostered), who has more upside but may be kept in the bullpen. Carson Whisenhunt - SP, SF: 1% rostered Landen Roupp landed on the IL this weekend, and Hayden Birdsong remains in Triple-A. The Giants also scratched their top pitching prospect, Carson Whisenhunt, from his scheduled start on Saturday, so there is now a rumor that he will start on Monday since the Giants do not have a scheduled starter. The left-hander has a 4.42 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and 21% strikeout rate in Triple-A in what has been a down year for him. Do we take the table that the 28.4% strikeout rate from last year returns? That also came with a 5.42 ERA in 104.2 innings at Triple-A, so it's hard to know what to expect here. Anthony DeSclafani - SP/RP, ARI: 1% rostered Tony Disco has been great in long relief for the Diamondbacks and has good numbers since his rough first appearance of the season. In his last 19 innings, DeSclafani has a 2.37 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, and 20% K-BB%. With one or both of Merrill Kelly and Zac Gallen likely on the way out at the trade deadline, DeSclafani would likely be the man to enter the rotation, and that gives him value in deeper formats. SAVE STASHES: Some quick relievers who could be save stashes ahead of the trade deadline: Cade Ssmith - RP, CLE: 27% rostered Seranthony Dominguez - RP, BAL: 18% rostered Phil Maton - RP, STL: 10% rostered Kevin Ginkel - RP, ARI: 9% rostered Yennier Cano - RP, BAL: 3% rostered Luis Garcia - RP, WAS: 0% rostered Isaac Mattson - RP, PIT: 0% rostered STREAMING STARTER PITCHERS MUST BE 40% ROSTERED ON YAHOO OR UNDER (ranked in loose order) Week of 7/28 Strong Preference Fairly Confident Some Hesitation Desperate / Uncertain Health or Role
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
List of 23 baby names that are banned around the world – including the country where Tom is not allowed
Scroll down to find out how one couple claimed Brfxxccxxmnpcccclllmmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116 would be pronounced THAT'S NOT MY NAME THAT'S NOT MY NAME List of 23 baby names that are banned around the world – including the country where Tom is not allowed Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PICKING a name for a baby is an exciting moment - but one thing parents might not immediately think about is the legality of the moniker. Turns out, there are some names you can't give to a newborn, depending on where you live around the world. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Numerous baby names have been banned around the world for a whole host of reasons Credit: Getty Images - Getty Earlier this year, New Zealand released a list of all the tot names officials put on the banned list in 2024. Several monikers were linked to royalty, with King, Prince and Princess noted as the top three most rejected name choices. Crown, Pryncess, Royal and Emperor had also landed on the list of the names turned down. Other picks parents were banned from giving to their newborns included Saint, Fanny, Ice and Messiah, reported Yahoo!. In total, there were a whopping 71 instances of a moniker being declined. By law, names in the country must not be offensive, resemble a title or rank, include numbers or symbols, or be unreasonably long. However, this isn't the only example of illegal monikers around the world. Hungary and Iceland, for instance, are just two of a number of countries where parents have to choose their baby names from an approved list. If families want to give their child a more unique name, they are required to put in a request and wait to see if it's approved. In other countries, there are strict laws in place around names using traditional spellings. Marnie Simpson reveals first video of newborn baby daughter and very unusual name In fact, numerous baby names have been banned around the world for a whole host of reasons - and here are some of them. Metallica 5 If you're a fan of heavy metal and live in Sweden, you'll be disappointed to hear that Metallica as a name has been banned Credit: Alamy Stock Photo Maybe Nothing Else Matters was their favourite song, but when two Swedish parents tried to give their daughter an ode to their favourite heavy metal band in 2007, officials, sadly, outlawed it, deeming it inappropriate. However, after public outcry, authorities withdrew their objections, NME reported. Tom If you're considering having a baby in sunny Portugal, it's best to check out the list of approved names to choose from. Nicknames are not allowed as a full, formal name – so while Tomás is okay, Tom isn't. Nutella In 2015, a court in Valenciennes, France, decided that a couple would not be allowed to name their daughter Nutella, Yahoo! previously reported. The judge ruled it wouldn't be in the child's best interest to be named after the cult favourite chocolate spread. Facebook 5 The state of Sonora in Mexico banned a couple from naming their baby Facebook in 2014 Credit: AFP or licensors In today's society where internet has become a vital aspect of our everyday life, it's only a matter of time before someone tries to name their child after a social media site. The state of Sonora in Mexico banned a couple from naming their baby Facebook in 2014 because they deemed it 'derogatory, pejorative, discriminatory or lacking in meaning", The Guardian reported at the time. The same state has also banned the names Robocop, James Bond, Circumcision, Traffic and Lady Di. Ikea Parents in Sweden wanting to name their children after the country's Scandinavian-inspired superstore could fall foul of the country's naming law, which was enacted in 1982, according to Mental Floss. J Turns out Swiss naming authorities aren't too keen on initials as first names. When a pair tried to pay tribute to their grandparents, Johanna and Josef, with the name J, the court in Switzerland suggested using Jo instead, Swiss Info reported. Gesher Back in 1998, a Norwegian woman landed in jail for two days when she failed to pay a fine for giving her son an "unapproved" name – Gesher, which is Hebrew for bridge, according to The Week. Cyanide In 2017, a mum, from Wales, was banned from naming her newborn daughter Cyanide (her twin brother was named Preacher), Yahoo! stated at the time. Despite the mother insisting that Cyanide was a "lovely, pretty name", the Welsh authorities ruled that the "unusual" choice might harm the the kid growing up. Saint 5 Saint is the son of Kim and her former partner, rapper Kanye West Credit: Instagram/kimkardashian The name that Kim Kardashian and her now-ex partner Kanye West chose for their son may have been fine in the US. But in New Zealand, it's not. In 2024, one set of parents had this name rejected by the naming officials within the government. Daemon In 2012, a French couple wanted to name their child after the character of Damon from the popular series The Vampire Diaries. The pair added an 'e' to give it more French twist - but despite their best efforts, authorities banned it for sounding too demonic, as per Huffington Post. However, after a court battle, the parents were allowed to keep the name. Are Unique Baby Names Worth The Hassle? YOU may think having a unique name helps you to stand out, but is it all it's cracked up to be? Fabulous' Deputy Editor Josie Griffiths reveals the turmoil she faced with her own name while growing up. When I was a child, all I wanted was one of those personalised keyrings with my name on it. But no joy, the closest I could find was Rosie, Joseph (not great for a little girl) and Joanne. Josie is short for Josephine, which is a French name, and I managed to reach my 20s without ever meeting anyone who shared it. When I try to introduce myself to people, I get all sorts of random things - like Tracey and Stacey - which can be pretty annoying. Although I have come into contact with a couple of Josies over the last year - there seems to be a few of us around my age - it's still a much rarer name than most of my friends have. On the whole I don't mind it, at least it's not rude or crazily spelt. And it means I can get away with 'doing a Cheryl' and just referring to myself as Josie. I'm getting married this year and some friends are shocked that I'm changing my surname, as it's not seen as very cool or feminist to do so these days, but I explain to them that I'm not that attached to Griffiths as I'd always just say 'hi it's Josie' when ringing a mate up. I think it's nice to be unique and I'll definitely try and replicate this when naming my own kids. It's the rude names you've got to watch out for, so after nine years as a lifestyle journalist I'll definitely be avoiding those. Talula Does the Hula From Hawaii This unusual moniker of Talula Does The Hula From Hawaii belonged to a girl, nine, from New Zealand before a judge had her renamed during a custody battle. "It makes a fool of the child," he said, The Guardian stated in 2008. Akuma In 1994, a Japanese couple attempted to call their son Akuma - which means devil. The authorities decided this was an abuse of the parents' rights to decide a child's name, as per Yahoo!. Chow Tow AKA Smelly Head While some countries are slowly but surely loosening their name laws, it seems that Malaysian authorities are only becoming stricter. Case in point - Cantonese moniker Chow Tow, which translates to 'Smelly Head', BBC shared in 2006. Ah Chwar AKA Snake The 2006 tightening of Malaysia's naming restrictions also meant the banning of Hokkien Chinese Ah Chwar, which means 'Snake'. Peppermint 5 German authorities banned Peppermint as a name because it might cause ridicule Credit: Getty Germany has certain criteria for baby name bans. Pfefferminze ("Peppermint") was rejected because it might cause ridicule. Equally, the moniker Stone was outlawed due to the fact that "a child cannot identify with it, because it is an object and not a first name". Linda In 2014, the relatively inoffensive-sounding and popular moniker Linda made Saudi Arabia's banned baby names list, thanks to its association with Western culture, as per UPI. Fañch In 2017, a French court ruled a couple could not use the moniker Fañch they'd picked for their baby. The authorities in Quimper, north-west France, ruled that the new parents would not be able to use the character ñ (called a tilde) in their baby's name, Yahoo! stated at the time. Venerdi AKA Friday In 2008, the Italian court banned two parents from calling their baby boy Venerdi, which translates to Friday, as per BBC. The authorities behind the decision believed the name, taken from Robinson Crusoe, would expose the child to "mockery" and was associated with "subservience and insecurity". Fraise When a French couple attempted to name their child after a strawberry, the courts claimed that the name Fraise would lead to vicious teasing. The couple insisted that they were only trying to give their little one an original name, and eventually went with 'Fraisine' instead, Huffington Post revealed. Lucifer Earlier this year, The Times reported that a court in Germany had intervened when a couple tried to call their child Lucifer. Other names that have been rejected in the country include Satan, Judas and Gucci. Anus A child in Denmark was almost named after this particular part of the human anatomy, Today reported. Unsurprisingly, the application was denied. Brfxxccxxmnpcccclllmmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116 While this may seem like someone nodded off on the keyboard, that is an actual name a Swedish couple tried to give their baby in 1996, as per BBC. Apparently, the name is pronounced 'Albin', and the parents chose it as a protest against Sweden's strict naming laws.
Hype Malaysia
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Jolin Tsai On Her Rumoured Romance With Eddie Peng & Why She's Frozen Her Eggs
Mandopop icon Jolin Tsai (蔡依林) has always been loved by fans for her outspoken nature and feminist beliefs. During a listening party for her new album, the star spoke candidly about the project and other recent happenings – including a huge life decision. On 22nd July 2025 (Tuesday), the 44-year-old held a listening party for her new album, attended by fans and media. 'Pleasure' will be released worldwide on 25th July 2025 (Friday), marking Jolin's first album in six years. The 13-track album is based on the concept of pleasure and Jolin's journey of exploration of topics like desire and power from a female perspective. During the event, the star sat with media outlets to talk about her new album and other topics. One of the questions asked was about her rumoured romance with actor Eddie Peng (彭于晏). Jolin and Eddie previously dated from 2006 to 2009, but separated due to opposition from Eddie's agency. However, earlier this year, allegations surfaced that the pair rekindled their relationship and had been secretly dating for years. Speaking on this rumour, Jolin laughed and said, 'I don't know how this online story got to this point', indicating that she and Eddie never got back together. The singer also claimed to still be single, despite the rumours of her private life. At the same time, Jolin also revealed her current attitude towards love, saying, 'I deserve to be loved without relying on you. You have to be worthy of me.' The singer-songwriter also spoke about the other songs on her new album, including one noteworthy track about 'egg freezing' or oocyte cryopreservation. When asked if she considered freezing her eggs, the star revealed that she already had, in consideration for her future. However, she didn't disclose details, saying, 'I don't want to encourage girls to freeze their eggs, I just want to give my future self more choices.' The other tracks in this project, including 'Woman's Work' and 'Pillow', offer more of Jolin's perspective on societal issues that relate to women. While we wait for the album's release, check out the first two singles from 'Pleasure': Sources: China Press, Yahoo! TW, Marie Claire TW
NBC Sports
20-07-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Zebby Matthews returns, Caleb Durbin remains hot
Welcome to Waiver Wire Watch, where I review my favorite waiver wire adds and drops for each week of the MLB season. The premise is pretty straightforward. I'll try to give you some recommended adds each week based on recent production or role changes. When I list a player, I'll list the category where I think he'll be helpful or the quick reason he's listed. I hope it will help you determine if the player is a fit for what your team needs. For a player to qualify for this list, he needs to be UNDER 40% rostered in Yahoo! formats. I understand you may say, 'These players aren't available in my league,' and I can't help you there. These players are available in over 60% of leagues and some in 98% of leagues, so they're available in many places, and that can hopefully satisfy readers who play in all league types. Matthew Pouliot, THERE WILL BE A FAIR AMOUNT OF SIMILARITY BETWEEN THIS WEEK AND LAST WEEK SINCE WE'VE ONLY HAD TWO GAMES PLAYED BETWEEN THE TIME OF THOSE ARTICLES. JUST KEEP THAT IN MIND. MUCH OF LAST WEEK'S ANALYSIS WILL HOLD TRUE BECAUSE WE CAN'T LET TWO GAMES DRASTICALLY CHANGE OUR OPINIONS. Waiver Wire Hitters Otto Lopez - 2B/SS, MIA: 38% rostered (POWER BOOST, BATTING AVERAGE UPSIDE) During the All-Star break, I wrote an article highlighting some hitters that I think are in for much better second halves than what we saw from them in the first half. Lopez was one of the hitters I mentioned there. He's been pretty good already this season, slashing .249/.318/.393 with 10 steals and a surprising 10 home runs. The power is not something I expected from a guy with just an 88 mph average exit velocity; however, his xSLG of .495 is much higher than his current slugging percentage, and his Pull Air% is not great, but better than anything he's posted before. His 8.8% barrel rate is the best of his career, and his .293 xBA might be closer to what we see from him in the second half. Max Muncy - 2B/SS/3B, ATH (6% rostered) was another player I highlighted, who is mostly relevant in deeper formats. Over his last 16 games, Muncy is slashing .267/.313/.517 with four home runs, eight runs scored, seven RBI, and a 13.6% barrel rate. If you use Statcast's Swing Path data, you can see that Muncy's Ideal Attack Angle has skyrocketed to nearly 60% in July. Some of that could be tied to adjusting how far out in front of the plate he's making contact and also how wide his stance is, opening it up slightly after closing it off a lot in June. This could all be nothing, but we've seen young players adjust as the season goes on, so maybe that's what Muncy is doing. Chandler Simpson - OF, TB: 36% rostered (RETURN FROM MINORS, SPEED WINNER) Simpson is back up because, I guess, he became a much better defender in three weeks in the minors. Since being recalled, Simpson is hitting .371/.400/.443 with nine runs scored and eight steals in 20 games. People will tell you that fantasy managers misunderstand Simpson's actual value, and it's not really that high, but his speed is a legit issue. He's going to hit for a strong batting average and post elite stolen base totals. If Tampa Bay keeps running hot like this, he'll chip in some runs even from the bottom of the order. Colt Keith - 1B/2B, DET: 31% rostered (FULL-TIME JOB PROSPECT GROWTH) A couple of weeks ago, I covered Colt Keith as a potential breakout thanks to his impressive Process+ score, which ranks 6th in all of baseball since June 1st. Process+ is a Pitcher List stat that shows 'The combined value of a hitter's Decision Value, Contact Ability, and Power.' At that point, he was rostered in 7% of leagues, and the stats hadn't shown up yet, but his process has been rewarded. Over his last 20 games, Keith is hitting .299/.368/.478 with two home runs, 11 runs scored, and six RBI, and his roster rate has shot up. We know prospect growth isn't linear, so it's time to jump back on board with Keith. Jac Caglianone - 1B/OF, KC: 27% rostered (PROSPECT GROWTH, POWER UPSIDE) We've seen a bunch of prospects this year start slow and then begin to figure it out. Cam Smith and Nick Kurtz are just two of the most recent examples. Caglianone's two mammoth home runs the week before the All-Star break could signal that he's the next one. I recorded a video on him last week explaining my thoughts, but I would add him if he's been cut in your leagues. Carlos Narvaez - C, BOS: 20% rostered (BATTING AVERAGE UPSIDE, PLAYING TIME UPSIDE) Narvaez remains a fringe option in one-catcher formats because he plays regularly on a good offense, but he is a must-roster in two-catcher leagues. He cooled a bit in the middle of June, but over his last 16 games, he's hitting .267/.303/.417 with two home runs, eight runs scored, and eight RBI. He's been solid for Boston all year long and could be a solid option while they're running hot. If you're looking for an option in a two-catcher format, you can go with Victor Caratini - C/1B, HOU (11% rostered), who has continued to play regularly in Houston with Yordan Alvarez suffering a setback in his rehab from a hand fracture. In his last 25 games, Caratini has seven home runs and 23 RBI to go along with a .283/.293/.543 slash line. I'm not sure how long the power will remain this helpful, but he's making a lot of contact, and the home park can help. A final option is Adrian Del Castillo - C, ARI (1% rostered), who was called up on Friday and served as the designated hitter for both games, going 5-for-8 with two RBI and two runs scored. The Diamondbacks don't seem to want him to catch, even with Gabriel Moreno hurt, which could hurt Del Castillo's playing time when Pavin Smith is back. However, we saw how impactful his bat could be last year. He battled injuries this season and has played just 14 games in the minors, but he seems healthy now and could eventually be a regular part of this lineup if the Diamondbacks trade away players at the deadline. Austin Hays - OF, CIN: 20% rostered (POWER UPSIDE, EVERY DAY JOB) Austin Hays continues to produce when healthy this season, going 2-for-5 with two home runs, three RBI, and four runs scored in two games against the Mets since the All-Star Break. On the season, he's slashing .290/.338/.546 with 10 home runs and 40 RBI in 49 games. He hits in the middle of the order every game he plays in, and the ball is going to carry in these hot months in Cincinnati. Evan Carter - OF, TEX: 18% rostered (POST HYPE PROSPECT, HOT STRETCH) Kennedi Landry had a good piece on Evan Carter a few weeks ago, highlighting some of the changes that have led to his strong performance since coming off the He admitted to putting a lot of pressure on himself after his injury, and cited playing looser and feeling like he had a better mental approach at the plate. Since June 1st, Carter has hit .283/.372/.453 in 38 games with three homers, 15 RBI, 19 runs scored, and nine steals. The batting average hasn't carried over into July, but those stolen bases are great to see with the injuries he's had in the past, and Carter has a real five-category skillset. He's unlikely to play against many lefties, but he can be a really solid option in all fantasy leagues. If you're looking primarily for speed in the outfield, you could turn to Jake Mangum - OF, TB (7% rostered), who is playing most days and hitting third for Tampa Bay. I'll admit that I've never been a huge Mangum believer, and I'm still not, but he is hitting .297/.333/.396 over his last 25 games with 7 RBI, 11 runs scored, and four steals. That's not doing a ton to help you outside of batting average, so I think he's more of a deep-league play, but he's making a lot of contact and has 14 steals on the year, so there is a case to be made for adding him. Tyler Freeman - SS/OF, COL: 16% rostered (REGULAR STARTING ROLE, BATTING AVERAGE UPSIDE) Colorado still start the week off in Coors, but even apart from games at home, Freeman has been valuable in fantasy. He's hitting .340/.415/.436 over his last 25 games with 12 runs scored and seven steals. The stolen base value is a bit surprising given his previous results, but he has 12 steals this season while hitting leadoff for the Rockies. Freeman had a solid enough season last year for Cleveland, and moving to Colorado should help him. Freeman makes a lot of contact, but the hard contact is limited, and his BABIP has been low in years past. Coors Field tends to boost BABIP, so Freeman could emerge as a .270 hitter with some decent speed and multi-position eligibility. Freeman is also 15th in Process+ since June 1st, so the stats are backed up by a strong approach. You could also look to add his teammate, Mickey Moniak - OF, COL (11% rostered), who has taken playing time from Brenton Doyle by hitting .357/.400/.757 over his last 21 games with six home runs, 13 runs scored, 17 RBI, and three steals, The former number one overall pick may have found a home and a home environment that suits his skillset and covers up some of his contact issues. Caleb Durbin - 2B/3B/SS, MIL: 15% rostered (BATTING AVERAGE UPSIDE, HOT STRETCH) Durbin has turned it on of late, hitting .366/.430/.524 over his last 25 games with three home runs, 13 RBI, 18 runs scored, and four steals. As I mentioned with Caglianone, it takes rookies some time to adjust to the big leagues, and we're now seeing Durbin start to get a bit more comfortable in the box. I would like to see more steals than the nine he has on the season right now, since that's been Durbin's calling card in the minors, but it's nice to see the rookie adjusting to MLB pitching and starting to get on base more often. I think the steals will come. A deeper league multi-position option is Mauricio Dubon - 1B/2B/3B/SS/OF, HOU (4% rostered). Dubon can play pretty much anywhere, and with the injury to Isaac Paredes on Saturday, it seems like Dubon is going to basically play every day for the Astros by shifting around the field. Since June 20th, Dubon has had only three fewer plate appearances than Jose Altuve and has hit .254/.293/.451 with three home runs, 10 runs scored, and five RBI in 22 games. That's a little bit of production in four of the five offensive categories, and while he won't carry your team, he's a great bench piece to fill in anywhere you have a gap in your lineup. Masataka Yoshida - OF, BOS (7% rostered) (RECENT IL RETURN, BATTING AVERAGE UPSIDE) Yoshida came back from the IL the week before the All-Star break and has gone 6-for-19 with two doubles, an RBI, a run scored, and one steal in his first six games of the season. He's a career .286/.343/.433 hitter in Major League Baseball with just a 13% strikeout rate in 254 games. He's going to provide a great batting average and the potential for solid counting stats while hitting near the middle of Boston's lineup. Well, we think. When the Red Sox bring back Yoshida, they will have only four lineup spots for Yoshida, Ceddanne Rafaela, Roman Anthony, Jarren Duran, and Wilyer Abreu. They have managed it so far by rotating days off, but I think a trade has to be coming. Another platoon bat I've always been a fan of is Jesus Sanchez - OF, MIA (6% rostered). He's hitting just .261 on the season with eight home runs, but his 112 Process+ from May 12th on is well above the 100 league average mark. He has a 92 mph average exit velocity and 11.7% barrel rate, so he's making tons of strong contact. He is also chasing far less outside of the zone and making a career-high 76% contact rate. It would not surprise me if we see a power surge from Sanchez in the second half. Andrew Vaughn - 1B, MIL: 7% rostered (POTENTIAL STARTING JOB, APPROACH CHANGE?) With Rhys Hoskins landing on the IL for the next six to eight weeks, Andrew Vaughn is emerging as a starting option in Milwaukee, and I'm intrigued by an approach change he made in the minors since being traded. I recorded a video this week explaining why I think Vaughn might be a decent gamble in deeper formats. Another deeper league corner infield target is Otto Kemp - 1B/2B/3B/OF, PHI (1% rostered). Now that Alec Bohm is headed to the IL, it seems like Kemp is going to be the starting third baseman in Philadelphia. He's hitting .250/.324/.348 in 28 games so far with just one home run and one steal, but he had 14 home runs and 11 steals in 58 games at Triple-A, so there is power and speed in this profile. He's 6-for-23 (.261) to start July, so maybe he's starting to settle in a bit more. There will always be strikeouts, but this is an offense that you want a part of. Ha-Seong Kim - SS, TB: 6% rostered (RETURN FROM IL, SPEED UPSIDE) Kim returned from the IL the week before the All-Star break, suffered a calf cramp, but returned and has emerged as the starting shortstop of Tampa Bay. He's gone 7-for-28 in eight games with one double, one home run, three runs scored, three RBIs, and two steals. I think his value will be primarily in stolen bases, but I recorded a video on Kim last week, so you can check it out for my detailed thoughts. Josh Bell - 1B, WAS: 5% rostered (HOT STREAK, POTENTIAL TRADE CANDIDATE) Bell has a Process+ score of 116 since June 15th, which is far better than the league average score of 100. Over that stretch, Bell is hitting .308/.379/.451 with two home runs, eight runs scored, and 11 RBI in 27 games. The power numbers aren't great there, but we have seen Bell be a consistent 20 home run hitter before, so maybe the ball starts to fly a bit in the summer, or he gets traded into a better lineup. Brady House - 3B, WAS: 5% rostered (HOT STREAK, PROSPECT GROWTH) Another prospect starting to figure it out a little bit is Brady House. The rookie has gone 14-for-48 (.292) in July with two home runs, six runs scored, and seven RBI. Since being promoted, he has 23 strikeouts in 25 games with a 17.5% swinging strike rate, so I'm a little concerned about the contact, but it hasn't bit him yet. While his first two MLB home runs just came the Saturday before the break, he had 13 in Triple-A this season with a 46% hard hit rate, so there is some power in that bat. I have liked his approach of late, and the results are solid for deeper formats. If we're just using Process+, we should note that Hose's teammate, Daylen Lile - OF, WAS (0% rostered), has a Process+ score of 112 since June 15th, which is pretty solid work from a young rookie. Over that span, he's hitting .244/.293/.349 in 24 games with two home runs, 12 runs scored, and three steals, but he also has just 13 strikeouts to six walks in that span. The process is there, and the contact has been there, so maybe the results will also start to tick up in the coming months. Nick Gonzales: 2B/SS, PIT: 4% rostered (BATTING AVERAGE ASSET, STARTING JOB) Gonzales was another hitter I highlighted in my article over the break as a potential batting average asset. His 110 Process+ from May 12th on tells us that Gonzales could be a batting average asset in the second half of the season. In July, Gonzales has taken a pretty drastic opposite field approach, making contact -4.4 inches behind the front of the plate after being out over 10 inches in front of the plate earlier in the season. That has led to a massive spike in his Ideal Attack Angle%, and while it will limit his power ceiling, it could mean more line drives and hits fall in. If you wanted another multi-position option for deeper leagues, Lenyn Sosa - 1B/2B/3B, CWS (4% rostered) has jumped on the Process+ leaderboard with a score of 107 since June 15th, which is above the league average of 100. Over that same stretch, he's hitting .274/.317/.505 with five home runs, 14 runs scored, 17 RBI, and one steal in 26 games. That's not bad production across the board in deeper formats. Tommy Pham - OF, PIT: 2% rostered (STARTING JOB, HOT STREAK) We all talked a lot about Max Muncy's glasses, but perhaps we need to pay attention to Tommy Pham's contacts. There is a great video from Logan Arblaster that shows Pham discussing a difficult situation with his contact lenses based on a rare eye condition that he has. The video was taken on June 23rd, and Pham mentions in the video that he has made contact lens changes throughout the year, but has 'felt better the last week.' If we take Pham's stats from June 16th, we see that he's hitting .359/.394/.609 in 20 games with four home runs, nine runs scored, and 17 RBIs. That will play in any league type. A name to keep an eye on in deeper leagues is Nathan Lukes - OF, TOR (1% rostered). Lukes has recently moved into the leadoff spot against right-handed pitching and is hitting .325/.400/.500 in 12 games in July with one home run, seven runs scored, and seven RBI. His role may change when Daulton Varsho comes back in a couple of weeks, so I'm not saying this is a breakout for the 31-year-old, but his approach is great for a leadoff hitter, and the Blue Jays have been playing really good baseball lately, so perhaps this is a solid multi-week add. Dominic Canzone - OF, SEA: 2% rostered (PLAYING TIME OPPORTUNITY, POWER UPSIDE) Canzone has been putting up tremendous production since being called up and ranks 14th in Process+ among all hitters with at least 200 pitches faced since June 15th. Over that stretch, he's hitting .347/.364/.613 with five home runs, nine runs scored, and eight RBI in 23 games. Canzone is not going to play against lefties, and he doesn't have quite the track record of success, but Canzone has always made impressive quality of contact throughout his MLB career, so there is some upside here in deeper formats. Another option would be Isaac Collins - OF, MIL (2% rostered), who has been on a bit of a heater since June 1st, hitting .300/.413/.500 in 34 games with five home runs, 22 runs scored, 17 RBI, and four steals. He has good plate discipline overall and is pulling the ball near 50% of the time, mostly on the ground and on a line, which is good for his batting average but might cap the overall power upside. His average exit velocity is also only 88.5 mph over that span, so this is not a hitter you're adding for power, but he has a solid approach that should lead to plenty of doubles and decent counting stats, hitting fifth or sixth in Milwaukee. Waiver Wire Pitchers Zach Eflin - SP, BAL: 44% rostered Eflin is technically rostered in too many leagues to count for this article, but I wanted to highlight him here because I think he's being overlooked due to some early-season struggles. Eflin has been a solid starter for the last few years, posting an ERA of 3.59 or better in each of the last two years and keeping his ERA under 4.00 most years. He had a lat injury earlier in the season and then a back injury that landed him on the IL, but I think he can be a solid starter in the second half if he's healthy and may even be traded into a slightly better situation since he's a free agent at the end of the season. If you're open to a longer-term stash, I like Spencer Arrighetti - SP, HOU (30% rostered). The right-hander is beginning his rehab assignment next week and will likely begin at around 40-50 pitches. Unlike pitchers like Shane McClanahan and Cristian Javier, Arrighetti has not had any arm issues this season; he's on the IL due to a broken thumb suffered when he was hit by a batted ball during batting practice. He might need three or four rehab starts, but if you can wait until early August, he should be back and healthy. Edward Cabrera - SP, MIA: 36% rostered I have to mention Cabrera here because I'm a big fan of what he's doing this year, but I'm worried about his injury. I know he was cleared to pitch next week, but being removed from the game last week with a shoulder injury doesn't give me warm and fuzzy feelings, especially with his injury track record. I'm not dropping him yet if he's on my team, but I'm also probably not starting him against the Padres next week since I have some questions about his health. Emmett Sheehan - SP, LAD: 29% rostered Sheehan started on Saturday and wasn't his best, but I still believe in the talent. I'm not sure if he will continue to piggyback with Shohei Ohtani once the Dodgers get back into their normal schedule, and with Blake Snell also nearing a return and Ohtani getting closer to being ready to pitch a full five innings, there may not be many weeks left of Sheehan in this rotation. However, even when that happens, the Dodgers could decide to limit Clayton Kershaw's workload to save him for the playoffs. At this point, I'm not ready to drop Sheehan from fantasy rosters just yet; his upside is too high. Zebby Matthews - SP, MIN: 26% rostered I wrote about Zebby Matthews as a pitcher I think could end the season in the top 25 starting pitchers, so clearly I've been in the bag for him all season. He looked really good in his rehab start last Sunday, sitting 97.4 mph on his fastball and striking out nine batters in four innings, so I'm not going to let a rough first start back in Coors Field put me off of bidding on him in fantasy leagues. He has also deserved better in his big league innings with a 12.1% SwStr% and 20.5% K-BB% in 19 innings since May 15th. That has helped him post a 3.39 SIERA despite his 5.21 ERA. He looked electric in his Triple-A rehab start last week, and I'd be stashing him now. Brandon Walter - SP, HOU: 18% rostered Walter is another pitcher I covered in that article on second-half breakouts and breakthroughs. In that article, I said: 'Walter is another pitcher I wrote about earlier this season, and I've been impressed with what he's done so far. He's registered just an 11.9% SwStr% but a 23% K-BB% and 2.98 SIERA in 40.2 innings this season. He relies more on command and deception than overpowering stuff, which makes him a bit riskier than some of the other names on this list, but I think his spot in the rotation is rather secure, and I could see him being a streamer in 12-team leagues and a locked-in option in deeper formats.' Blake Treinen - RP, LAD: 11% rostered Trienen has made two rehab performances during this week and looks pretty good, commanding the zone while sitting 96 mph on his sinker. He seems healthy and could be called up after the weekend. With Tanner Scott struggling to close out games, Treinen could emerge as an option in a closer committee in Los Angeles. Joey Cantillo - SP, CLE: 9% rostered Cantillo was another pitcher I had mentioned in my article from earlier in the week. He seems to have a rotation spot locked up with Luis L. Ortiz undergoing an MLB investigation for a gambling infraction. Since coming back as a starter, Cantillo has a 14.9% SwStr% and 20.7% K-BB% in 12.2 innings with a 3.33 SIERA. His changeup can be a truly dominant pitch, and he gets elite extension on his fastball, so there is enough here to tie up right-handed hitters and make Cantillo a good high-upside play for the second half. Richard Fitts - SP, BOS: 3% rostered I'm also fully in the bag for Fitts and have been since he showed increased velocity and an expanded pitch mix this spring. Since coming off the IL, he has been sitting 97 mph on his four-seam fastball with his secondaries starting to get more consistent. He's posted a 13.2% SwStr% in 16.2 innings since May 15th, with a 3.84 SIERA that is much better than his 5.40 ERA. I think he was done a disservice by the Red Sox rushing him back from the IL, and it wouldn't shock me if he keeps his rotation spot for the remainder of the season. The schedule isn't great for him next week, but that might be a way you can get some really cheap exposure to him. STREAMING STARTER PITCHERS MUST BE 40% ROSTERED ON YAHOO OR UNDER (ranked in loose order) Week of 7/21 Strong Preference Fairly Confident Some Hesitation Desperate / Uncertain Health
