Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 21, 2013
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The Giants Best Options to Replace Ryan Vogelsong
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Ryan Vogelsong has been struggling this season, but finally looked good again in his last start.
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Ryan Vogelsong was having his best start of the season, and finally looked like his old self.
And then he fractured his pitching hand.
While many could look at this situation and see a few options to replace him like Chad Gaudin, who has been great out of the bullpen as a long reliever and has experience starting, and Chris Heston who led AA in ERA last season, the clear option that I see is Michael Kickham.
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HR Notes May 20th/2013
Robinson Cano not only extended his HR streak to two games, but he also tied Chris Davis (also Homered Monday) for the American League lead again.
Travis Hafner hit another HR on Monday for his second straight game with a HR.
Will Venable hit a HR for a second straight day.
Jay Bruce hit a HR for the second straight day.
Yan Gomes has the only Multi HR game of the day – and it contributed to an Indians Walk off HR Monday.
Adam Dunn joined the guys tied for 5th in AL HRs yesterday with his 11th big fly.
Miguel Tejada hit his 1st HR of the year yesterday.
Evan Gattis leads all of the NL Rookies with 8 big flies. Jedd Gyorko, Nolan Arenado and A.J. Pollock are next with 4.
Aaron Hicks, Conor Gillaspie and Oswaldo Arcia all lead the AL race for Rookies with only 3 HRs each.
Leaders Through Games May.20,2013
Total HRs AL
T1. Chris Davis, BAL – 13
T1. Robinson Cano, NYY – 13
T2. Mark Reynolds, CLE – 12
T2. Edwin Encarnacion, TOR – 12
T5. Miguel Cabrera, DET – 11
T5. Nelson Cruz, TEX – 11
T5. Adam Dunn, CWS – 11
Total HRs NL
1. Justin Upton, Atl – 14
2. Paul Goldschmidt, ARI – 12
3. Bryce Harper, WSH – 11
T4. John Buck, NYM – 10
T4. Carlos Beltran, STL – 10
T4. Carlos Gonzalez Col – 10
T4. Anthony Rizzo, CHC – 10
Homers Hit last night – if there is a number before the name it means consecutive nights the player has hit a HR:
DET – Did Not Play
LA – Did Not Play
PIT – Did Not Play
CHC – Did Not Play
CLE – Ryan Raburn (5) and Yan Gomes – 2 (4)
SEA – Kyle Seager (6), Justin Smoak (3) and Endy Chavez (1)
NYY – (2) Robinson Cano (13), (2) Travis Hafner (8) and Lyle Overbay (7)
BAL – Chris Davis (13)
TB – Yunel Escobar (4)
CIN – (2) Jay Bruce (6)
NYM – Marlon Byrd (4)
ATL – Dan Uggla (8)
MIN – Josh Willingham (6)
PHI – Domonic Brown (8)
LAD – Andre Ethier (4) and Matt Kemp (2)
OAK – Seth Smith (4)
CWS – Adam Dunn (11)
BOS – Jarrod Saltalamacchia (5)
SD – (2) Will Venable (7)
HOU – Matt Dominguez (4) and Juan Castro (4)
KC – Miguel Tejada (1)
There were 25 HRs hit in 13 Games for a total of 1.96 HRs per game or 0.98 HRs per club on May.20/2013
HR Notes May 19th/2013
Is there a better hitter in the game right now than Miguel Cabrera? With apologies to Joey Votto and Ryan Braun, I just don’t think so. Cabrera is putting up historic numbers – and he is improving every year if that is humanly possible.
Miguel Cabrera is only 1127 Career RBI behind Hank Aaron now. If he puts a bunch of 125 RBI+ years, he may have a chance to run down the ALL – Time RBI leader. He is also vying to be the 1st MLB player with back to back Triple Crown wins since Honus Wagner.
Cabrera moved all the way up to tied for 2nd in the AL with HRs on the day.
It was a light day of HRs across the board due to great pitching performances.
Yonder Alonso and Matt Joyce are the only 2 players to have a Multi day HR consecutive streak.
20 Players will try for HRs today in prolonging their streak.
Leaders Through Games May.19,2013
Total HRs AL
T1. Mark Reynolds, CLE – 12
T1. Edwin Encarnacion, TOR – 12
T1. Chris Davis, BAL – 12
T4. Robinson Cano, NYY – 12
T5. Miguel Cabrera, DET – 11
T5. Nelson Cruz, TEX – 11
Total HRs NL
1. Justin Upton, Atl – 14
2. Paul Goldschmidt, ARI – 12
3. Bryce Harper, WSH – 11
T4. John Buck, NYM – 10
T4. Carlos Beltran, STL – 10
T4. Carlos Gonzalez Col – 10
T4. Anthony Rizzo, CHC – 10
Homers Hit last night – if there is a number before the name it means consecutive nights the player has hit a HR:
CLE – Michael Brantley (2)
TB – (2) Matthew Joyce (8) and Luke Scott (3)
CIN – Jay Bruce (5)
PHI – Erik Kratz (3) and Freddy Galvis (3)
PIT – Pedro Alvarez (8)
BOS – Will Middlebrooks (8) and Dustin Pedroia (2)
OAK – Yoenis Cespedes (8)
NYM – Daniel Murphy (4) and Juan Lagares (1)
CHC – Travis Wood (1) and Ryan Sweeney (1)
DET – Miguel Cabrera – 3 (11) and David Murphy (5)
WSH – Ryan Zimmerman (3)
SD – (2) Yonder Alonso (6), Will Venable (6) and Kyle Blanks (3)
There were 22 HRs hit in 14 Games for a total of 1.57 HRs per game or 0.79 HRs per club
HR Notes on May.19/2013
There were 3 players that hit a HR for the second straight day. Incredibly, Raul Ibanez has his 2nd 2 Day consecutive streak this week – and has clubbed 5 HRs this week in 5 Games. He will most likely win Player of the Week Award in the AL – unless Jason Kipnis, David Ortiz, Mitch Moreland or Adam Dunn go completely beserk today.
The other players t extend their streaks were Kelly Johnson and Joey Votto.
There was a lot of movement for the lead of the AL HR race. Robinson Cano belted 2 HRs, Edwin Encarnacion, Chris Davis and Mark Reynolds all clubbed their 12 HRs yesterday to tie the Yankee. So now we sit in a 4 way tie for 1st – while Nelson Cruz is in second all by himself.
David Ortiz was the only other player to hit 2 HRs yesterday besides Robinson Cano.
Just one more note. OF Rick Ankiel has hit at least 1 Extra Base Hit in his last 4 games with the Mets (2 HRs and 2 Doubles) – and has hit for a 3 Slash of .300/.333/1.033 in 6 Games during his Mets days. Overall for the year, the 33 Year Old has Slugged .537 – based on 7 HRs and 15 RBI – in just 82 AB.
Leaders Through Games May.18,2013
Total HRs AL
T1. Mark Reynolds, CLE – 12
T1. Edwin Encarnacion, TOR – 12
T1. Chris Davis, BAL – 12
T4. Robinson Cano, NYY – 12
5. Nelson Cruz, TEX – 11
Total HRs NL
1. Justin Upton, Atl – 14
2. Paul Goldschmidt, ARI – 12
3. Bryce Harper, WSH – 11
T4. John Buck, NYM – 10
T4. Carlos Beltran, STL – 10
T4. Carlos Gonzalez Col – 10
T4. Anthony Rizzo, CHC – 10
Homers Hit last night – if there is a number before the name it means consecutive nights the player has hit a HR:
CLE – Mark Reynolds (12)
SEA – (2) Raul Ibanez (8), Justin Smoak (2) and Brendan Ryan (1)
NYM – Rick Ankiel (7)
CHC – Anthony Rizzo (10), Nate Schierholtz (5)
CIN – (2) Joey Votto (6) and Ryan Hanigan (1)
TB – (2) Kelly Johnson (7) and Matt Joyce (7)
NYY – Robinson Cano – 2 (12) and Travis Hafner (6)
TOR – Edwin Encarnacion (12)
BAL – Chris Davis (12) and Adam Jones (6)
ATL – Evan Gattis (8) and Andrelton Simmons (5)
CWS – Hector Gimenez (2)
LAA – Mark Trumbo (10) and Alberto Callaspo (3)
BOS – David Ortiz – 2 (7) and Daniel Nava (6)
ARI – Gerardo Parra (4)
COL – Wilin Rosario (9)
TEX – Mitch Moreland (10)
SD – Yonder Alonso (5)
There were 29 total HRs hit yesterday in 15 Games for a 1.9 Avg per game – and 1 per team on May 18th/2013
HR Notes For MLB May 17rh, 2013
There were 4 guys who had Multi – HR games yesterday. Adam LaRoche not only hit 2 big flies yesterday, he also extended his HR streak to 3 consecutive days.
Paul Goldschmidt continued his torrid pace – by launching 2 baseball to fans. He has taken over second place of the NL HR Race.
Aramis Ramirez is trying to make up for lost time by clubbing 2 Roundtrippers yesterday. If he can come back and contribute with Ryan Braun, the club may have a punchers chance to stay relevant.
Scott Van Slyke is making his father proud. He bashed 2 HRs in a losing cause versus Atlanta yesterday.
J.J. Hardy, Geovany Soto, Adam LaRoche, Alex Rios and Jason Kipnis have hit HRs in consecutive games – with LaRoche doing it for 3 contests in a row – while all others are on 2 game streaks..
Teammates Alex Rios and Adam Dunn both entered the top 5 for AL HRs yesterday.
Carlos Gonzalez has now made it into the top 5 NL HRs for the year.
Leaders Through Games May.17,2013
Total HRs AL
T1. Mark Reynolds, CLE – 11
T1. Edwin Encarnacion, TOR – 11
T1. Chris Davis, BAL – 11
T1 Nelson Cruz, TEX – 11
T4. Robinson Cano, NYY – 10
T4. Vernon Wells, NYY – 10
T4. J.P. Arencibia, TOR – 10
T4. Mike Morse, SEA – 10
T4. Adam Dunn, CWS – 10
T4. Alex Rios, CWS – 10
Total HRs NL
1. Justin Upton, Atl – 14
2. Paul Goldschmidt, ARI – 12
3. Bryce Harper, WSH – 11
T4. John Buck, NYM – 10
T4. Carlos Beltran, STL – 10
T4. Carlos Gonzalez Col – 10
Homers Hit last night – if there is a number before the name it means consecutive nights the player has hit a HR:
HOU – Matt Dominguez (3)
BAL – (2 ) J.J. Hardy (8) and Chris Dickerson (1)
CWS – (2) Alex Rios (10) and Adam Dunn (10)
TB - Kelly Johnson (6)
NYM – David Wright (6) and Daniel Murphy (3)
CLE – (2) Jason Kipnis (6) and Drew Stubbs (3)
PIT – Pedro Alvarez (7) and Andrew McCutchen (6)
SEA – Raul Ibanez (7) and Kendrys Morales (5)
CIN – Joey Votto (5) and Jay Bruce (4)
PHI – Jimmy Rollins (3)
TEX – (2) Geovany Soto (2)
MIN – Pedro Florimon (2)
LAD – Scott Van Slyke – 2 (3)
ATL – Justin Upton (14)
ARI – Paul Goldschmidt – 2 (12) and Eric Chavez (5)
OAK – Josh Donaldson (6) and Adam Rosales (2)
SF – Buster Posey (7)
COL – Carlos Gonzalez (10) and Jordan Pacheco (1)
WSH – (3) Adam LaRoche – 2 (7) , Ryan Zimmerman (2) and Chad Tracy (1)
SD – Jedd Gyorko (4)
MIL – Aramis Ramirez – 2 (3)
STL – David Freese (1)
There were 38 total HRs hit yesterday in 15 Games for a 2.6 Avg per game – and 1.3 per team on May 17 th/2013
Game Notes for May.16th/2013
2 Players hit HRs for the second game in Nelson Cruz (who is also tied for 1st in AL HRs now) and perennial slow start – fast finisher Adam LaRoche.
Bryce Harper took over sole possession of 2nd Place in NL HRs.
Mike Morse jumped back into the top 5 with his 10th HR.
Nobody hit 2 HRs in a game last night.
Leaders Through Games May.16,2013
Total HRs AL
T1. Mark Reynolds, CLE – 11
T1. Edwin Encarnacion, TOR – 11
T1. Chris Davis, BAL – 11
T1 Nelson Cruz, TEX – 11
T4. Robinson Cano, NYY – 10
T4. Vernon Wells, NYY – 10
T4. J.P. Arencibia, TOR – 10
T4. Mike Morse, SEA – 10
Total HRs NL
1. Justin Upton, Atl – 13
2. Bryce Harper, WSH – 11
T3. John Buck, NYM – 10
T3. Paul Goldschmidt, ARI – 10
T3. Carlos Beltran, STL – 10
Homers Hit last night – if there is a number before the name it means consecutive nights the player has hit a HR:
DET – Jhonny Peralta (3) and Don Kelly (1)
CIN – Brandon Phillips (7)
MIA – Juan Pierre (1)
PIt – Travis Snider (1)
TEX – (2) Nelson Cruz (11) and Geovany Soto (1)
SEA - Mike Morse (10)
COL - Wilin Rosario (8), Nolan Arenado (4) and Todd Helton (3)
TB – Ryan Roberts (3)
CWS - Alex Rios (9)
LAA - Albert Pujols (7)
WSH - Bryce Harper (11) and (2) Adam LaRoche (5)
There were 16 total HRs hit yesterday in 9 Games for a 1.8 Avg per game – and .9 per team on May 16 th/2013
Game Notes May.15/2013
Adam Dunn has hit big flies in two straight games and has 9 HRs for the year. His 3 Slash Line still remains a paltry .155/.250/.646 for the year – yet is continually hit in the cleanup spot by Robin Ventura.
Mike Trout and Dayan Viciedo were the other players that hit a HR for 2 consecutive days that did not have their pictures in this article.
Shin-Soo Choo had a Multi – HR game versus the Miami Marlins.
Vernon Wells and J.P. Arencibia both went yard to vault into a tie for 4th with Robinson Cano for the AL Lead. Yesterday there was a 11 player logjam for 5th.
Leaders Through Games May.15,2013
Total HRs AL
T1. Mark Reynolds, CLE – 11
T1. Edwin Encarnacion, TOR – 11
T1. Chris Davis, BAL – 11
T4. Robinson Cano, NYY – 10
T4. Vernon Wells, NYY – 10
T4. J.P. Arencibia, TOR – 10
Total HRs NL
1. Justin Upton, Atl – 13
T2. John Buck, NYM – 10
T2. Bryce Harper, WSH – 10
T2. Paul Goldschmidt, ARI – 10
T2. Carlos Beltran, STL – 10
Homers Hit last night – if there is a number before the name it means consecutive nights the player has hit a HR:
HOU – J.D. Martinez (3) and Carlos Corporan (3)
DET – Avisail Garcia (1)
SD - Alexi Amarista (3) and Kyle Blanks (2)
BAL – J.J. Hardy (7) and Matt Wieters (5)
CLE – Nick Swisher (6), Jason Kipnis (6) and Mike Aviles (3)
TEX – Nelson Cruz (10)
SEA – (2) Raul Ibanez – 2 (6) and Kyle Seager (5)
NYY – Vernon Wells (10) and Chris Stewart (3)
MIL – Rickie Weeks (3)
COL -Reid Brignac (1)
CHC – David Dejesus (5) and Jeff Samardzija (1)
BOS – Will Middlebrooks (7) and Stephen Drew (3)
CWS -(2) Adam Dunn – 2 (9) and (2) Dayan Viciedo (4)’
MIN – Eduardo Escobar (2)
CIN – Shin-Soo Choo – 2 (9)
LAA - (2) Mike Trout (8)
WSH – Adam LaRoche (4)
NYM – Rick Ankiel (6)
TOR – J.P. Arencibia (10) and Adam Lind (3)
There were 33 total HRs hit yesterday for a 2.2 Avg per game – and 1.1 per team on May 15th/2013
From Games May.14th Notes
Pablo Sandoval hit a HR for the third straight game – while Brandon Belt hit a HR for the 2nd game in a row.
Mitch Moreland hit 2 HRs last night, has homered in 2 straight – and is one of 11 guys tied for the 5th spot in the AL HR King.
Adrian Beltre hit a HR to enter the top 5 AL Batters.
Carlos Beltran hit a HR to tie 3 other players for 2nd – 3 longballs behind the NL leader Justin Upton.
Carlos Gonzalez had a Multi HR game yesterday – as part of hi 5 – 5 game at Wrigley Field.
The Angels hit 4 HRs last night
Leaders Through Games May.14,2013
Total HRs AL
T1. Mark Reynolds, CLE – 11
T1. Edwin Encarnacion, TOR – 11
T1. Chris Davis, BAL – 11
4. Robinson Cano, NYY – 10
T5. Prince Fielder, DET – 9
T5. Mark Trumbo, LAA – 9
T5. Nelson Cruz, TEX – 9
T5. Evan Longoria, TB – 9
T5. Jose Bautista, TOR – 9
T5. J.P. Arencibia, TOR – 9
T5. Mike Morse, SEA – 9
T5. Chris Carter, HOU – 9
T5. Vernon Wells, NYY – 9
T5. Mitch Moreland, TEX – 9
T5. Adrian Beltre, TEX – 9
Total HRs NL
1. Justin Upton, Atl – 13
T2. John Buck, NYM – 10
T2. Bryce Harper, WSH – 10
T2. Paul Goldschmidt, ARI – 10
T2. Carlos Beltran, STL – 10
Homers Hit last night – if there is a number before the name it means consecutive nights the player has hit a HR:
SD – Carlos Quentin (4)
BAL – Ryan Flaherty (2)
PHI – Kevin Frandsen (2) and Domonic Brown (7)
TEX – (2) Mitch Moreland – 2 (9) and Adrian Beltre (9)
SEA – Raul Ibanez (4)
MIL – Jean Segura (7)
PIT – Andrew McCutchen (5)
COL – Carlos Gonzalez – 2 (9) and Eric Young Jr. (1)
CHC – Darwin Barney (2)
BOS – David Ortiz (5)
CWS – Adam Dunn (7) and Dayan Viciedo (3)
KC – Billy Butler (5)
LAA – Mike Trout (7), Albert Pujols (6), Howie Kendrick (6) and Josh Hamilton (5)
NYM – Marlon Byrd (3)
STL – Carlos Beltran (10) and Jon Jay (4)
DET – Miguel Cabrera (8)
SF (3) Pablo Sandoval (7), (2) Brandon Belt (5)
There were 27 HRs hit in 15 Games or a 1.80 HRs per game (.90 per team) for May 14th
There was only one player with a Multi HR effort yesterday – and that was Aaron Hicks.
Nobody extended a consecutive streak with multiple days.
The Kansas City Royals collected 19 hits – however they did not hit a HR.
10 teams retroactive from Sunday + all 14 HR hitters yesterday – will have a chance to go for 2 consecutive days with yard work tonight.
Leaders Through Games May.13,2013
Total HRs AL
T1. Mark Reynolds, CLE – 11
T1. Edwin Encarnacion, TOR – 11
T1. Chris Davis, BAL – 11
4. Robinson Cano, NYY – 10
T5. Prince Fielder, DET – 9
T5. Mark Trumbo, LAA – 9
T5. Nelson Cruz, TEX – 9
T5. Evan Longoria, TB – 9
T5. Jose Bautista, TOR – 9
T5. J.P. Arencibia, TOR – 9
T5. Mike Morse, SEA – 9
T5. Chris Carter, HOU – 9
T5. Vernon Wells, NYY – 9
Total HRs NL
1. Justin Upton, Atl – 13
T2. John Buck, NYM – 10
T2. Bryce Harper, WSH – 10
T2. Paul Goldschmidt, ARI – 10
T5. Anthony Rizzo, CHC – 9
T5. Carlos Beltran, STL – 9
Homers Hit last night – if there is a number before the name it means consecutive nights the player has hit a HR:
CLE – Jason Kipnis (5)
STL – Matt Holliday (6)
DET – Andy Dirks (4) and Victor Martinez (2)
COL – Josh Rutledge (5)
CHC – Alfonso Soriano (4)
ATL – Justin Upton (13), Brian McCann (3) and Chris Johnson (3)
ARI – Paul Goldschmidt (10)
MIN – Aaron Hicks – 2 (3)
TEX – Mitch Moreland (7)
OAK – Yoenis Cespedes (7) and Brandon Moss (6)
Total HRs hit (15) in 11 Games (1.27 HRs per game and 0.64 per team.)
Leaders Through Games May.12,2013
Total HRs AL
T1. Mark Reynolds, CLE – 11
T1. Edwin Encarnacion, TOR – 11
T1. Chris Davis, BAL – 11
4. Robinson Cano, NYY – 10
T5. Prince Fielder, DET – 9
T5. Mark Trumbo, LAA – 9
T5. Nelson Cruz, TEX – 9
T5. Evan Longoria, TB – 9
T5. Jose Bautista, TOR – 9
T5. J.P. Arencibia, TOR – 9
T5. Mike Morse, SEA – 9
T5. Chris Carter, HOU – 9
T5. Vernon Wells, NYY – 9
Total HRs NL
1. Justin Upton, Atl – 12
T2. John Buck, NYM – 10
T2. Bryce Harper, WSH – 10
T4. Paul Goldschmidt, ARI – 9
T4. Anthony Rizzo, CHC – 9
T4. Carlos Beltran, STL – 9
Homers Hit last night – if there is a number before the name it means consecutive nights the player has hit a HR:
DET – Brayan Pena (2)
CIN – Xavier Paul (2) and Donald Lutz (1)
PIT – Clint Barmes (2)
NYM – Lucas Duda (8)
TOR – Jose Bautista – 2 (9), Edwin Encarnacion (11), Brett Lawrie (4) and Emilio Bonifacio (1)
BOS – Mike Napoli (7) and Pedro Ciriaco (1)
SD – Alexi Amarista (2)
TB – (2) James Loney (3)
NYY – Robinson Cano (10) and (2) Vernon Wells (9)
COL – Troy Tulowitzki (8) and Charlie Blackmon (1)
SEA – Jason Bay (4) and Kendrys Morales (4)
ARI – Gerardo Parra (3)
BAL – Chris Davis (11), Adam Jones (5) and Steve Pearce (2)
SF – (2) Pablo Sandoval (6), Brandon Belt (4) and Marco Scutaro (1)
MIA – Justin Ruggiano (7)
LAD – Scott Van Slyke (1)
TEX – (2) Adrian Beltre (8), David Murphy (4) and Leonys Martin (2)
HOU – Chris Carter (9), Jason Castro (3) and Brandon Barnes (2)
Total HRs hit 35 in 15 Games or 2.33 per contest – 1.17 Per Team
Play Through May.11th
Has anyone noticed the Milwaukee SS Jean Segura is hitting for a 3 Slash Line of .352/.396/.974 – with 45 Hits and 33 Games Played? Oh yeah.. He has added 6 HRs (including one each in the last two games, 5 Doubles and a NL Leading 3 Triples). Segura just missed out being an NL Rookie this season – by 21 At – Bats.
Nelson Cruz Nelson Cruz has hit HRs in back to back games to join the top 5 list in the American League with 9 total HRs.
RF Andrew Brown hit his 1st HR as a member of the New York Mets yesterday.
Astros 3B Matt Dominguez waited 122 AB for his longball in 2013 – then he hit another one in his next AB yesterday.
Evan Longoria is starting to heat up for the Tampa Bay Rays. He has 6 Multi – hit Games in the last 10 contests. He has hit .429 during that span – with 18 Hits, 3 HRs and 12 RBI. This hot stint has seen the club win 4 straight, and now they are back at .500 at 18 – 18, 4.5 GB AL East leaders the New York Yankees.
Leaders Through Games May.11,2013
Total HRs AL
1. Mark Reynolds, CLE – 11
T2. Edwin Encarnacion, TOR – 10
T2. Chris Davis, BAL – 10
T4. Mark Trumbo, LAA – 9
T4. Nelson Cruz, TEX – 9
T4. Evan Longoria, TB – 9
T4. Robinson Cano, NYY – 9
T4. J.P. Arencibia, TOR – 9
T4. Mike Morse, SEA – 9
Total HRs NL
1. Justin Upton, Atl – 12
T2. John Buck, NYM – 10
T2. Bryce Harper, WSH – 10
T4. Paul Goldschmidt, ARI – 9
T4. Anthony Rizzo, CHC – 9
T4. Carlos Beltran, STL – 9
Homers Hit last night – if there is a number before the name it means consecutive nights the player has hit a HR:
WSH – (2) Ian Desmond (6)
SF - Pablo Sandoval (5)
MIL – (2) Jean Segura (6) and Norichika Aoki (4)
CIN - Jay Bruce (3)
PIT – Jordy Mercer - 2 (3) and Jose Tabata (2)
NYM - Andrew Brown (1)
TOR - Adam Lind (2)
SD - Chase Headley (4) and Jesus Guzman (1)
TB – Evan Longoria (9) and James Loney (2)
NYY - Vernon Wells (8)
KC - Billy Butler (4)
BAL - Matt Wieters (5)
MIN - Ryan Doumit (3)
LAA - Mike Trout (6)
HOU – Matt Dominguez – 2 (2)
TEX – (2) Nelson Cruz (9), Adrian Beltre (7) and Lance Berkman (3)
DET - Jhonny Peralta (3)
MIA - Miguel Olivo (3)
LAD - Dee Gordon (1)
OAK - Josh Donaldson (5), Brandon Moss (5) and Daric Barton (1)
SEA - Kelly Shoppach (2)
Total HRs hit on May 11th were 31 big flies..or 2.07 HRs per game – and 1.03 Per Team.
May.10/2013
The New York Yankees continued their surprising power surge Friday night despite missing several of their top HR hitters from 2013.
The Kansas City Royals have had two players carry HRs in 3 game streaks this week with Mike Moustakas and Alex Gordon
Alejandro De Aza has shown promising power as the White Sox Lead off hitter – and is second on the club for HRs this year. He has gone back to back nights with taters.
Brendan Harris may be earning himself some more playing time in Anaheim with HRs in 2 straight games – and has an .809 OPS in 69 At – Bats this year. The 32 Year Old from Queensbury, NY has played SS/2B/1B and 3B this season.
Homers Hit last night – if there is a number before the name it means consecutive nights the player has hit a HR
Wsh – Ian Desmond (5)
KC – (3) Mike Moustakas (4), Jarrod Dyson (1)
NYY – Lyle Overbay (6) and Ichiro Suzuki (2)
DET – Prince Fielder (9), Miguel Cabrera (7) and Andy Dirks (2)
PIT – Garrett Jones (5)
NYM – Jordany Valdespin (3) and Anthony Recker (1)
SD – Will Venable (5) and Carlos Quentin (3)
STL – Carlos Beltran (9)
MIL – Ryan Braun (8) and Jean Segura (5)
CIN – Brandon Phillips (6)
CWS – (2) Alejandro De Aza (7)
LAA – (2) Brendan Harris (3)
PHI – Jimmy Rollins (2)
Ari – Miguel Montero (3)
LAD – Adrian Gonzalez (4)
MIA – Derek Dietrich (1)
ATL – (2) Brian McCann (2)
SF – Angel Pagan (2)
OAK – Derek Norris (1)
SEA – Raul Ibanez (3)
TEX – Nelson Cruz (8), Jeff Baker (4) and David Murphy (3)
HOU – Trevor Crowe (1)
Total HRs Hit on Friday, May 10th = 31 in 15 Games. 2.07 per game Avg and 1.03 Per team
Josh Hamilton hit his 4th HR last night – and now has hit HRs on back to back nights. He has collected all 4 of his Round – Trippers versus the Houston Astros this year. In his last 365 Days, the slugger has played in 152 Games, cracking 32 HRs and 101 RBI.
What we are seeing will continue to plummet in the next stat. His 3 Slash Line since last May 10th is .247/.315/.789. We are now talking about a full years worth of games.
While a 32 HR, 100 RBI guy is good – a .247 BA – and .315 OBP makes him more like his former teammate Jay Bruce. For the record, he also has fanned 178 times in those games. I will update these stats in a month.
Royals teammates Gordon hit a HR for a 3rd straight game – and Mike Moustakas homered for the 2nd straight game.
Nick Swisher has now hit a big fly in back to back games.
Leaders Through Games May.09/2013
Total HRs AL
1. Mark Reynolds, CLE – 11
T2. Edwin Encarnacion, TOR – 10
T2. Chris Davis, BAL – 10
T3. Mark Trumbo, LAA – 9
T3. Robinson Cano, NYY – 9
T3. J.P. Arencibia, TOR – 9
T3. Mike Morse, SEA – 9
Total HRs NL
1. Justin Upton, ATL – 12
T2. John Buck, NYM – 10
T2. Bryce Harper, WSH – 10
T4. Paul Goldschmidt, ARI – 9
T4. Anthony Rizzo, CHC – 9
Homers Hit last night – if there is a number before the name it means consecutive nights the player has hit a HR
TB – Yunel Escobar (3)
Pit – Pedro Alvarez (6)
NYY – Robinson Cano (9)
KC – (3) Alex Gordon (6) (2) Mike Moustakas (3) and Eric Hosmer (1)
LAA – (2) Josh Hamilton (4) and Brendan Harris (2)
MIN – Oswaldo Arcia (3)
BAL – Chris Davis (10)
WSH – Matt Tuiasosopo (2)
OAK – Josh Donaldson (4)
CLE - Mark Reynolds (11), (2) Nick Swisher (5) Jason Kipnis (4)
ATL – Brian McCann (1)
SF – Buster Posey (5)
Total HRs hit 17 in 10 Games = 1.70 HRs per game or .85 HRs per team.
Thursday May 9th, 2013
Chris Carter hit a HR for the 2nd straight game for the Astros last night – and has hit 24 HRs in his last 336 AB dating back to last year in June (1 per every 14 AB).
With 27 HRs and 65 RBI (in just 450 Career AB – but a 3 Slash of .213/.303/.734) – he reminds me of a young Cecil Fielder with the Blue Jays .243/.308/.781 – with 31 HRs and 84 RBI in his first 506 AB – before being caught up in a numbers game in Toronto with Fred McGriff.
Last Year the former A hit 16 HRs and drove in 39 RBI in just 218 AB during the Oakland A’s big second half. CC was Walking more last year – and held a .350 OBP for the year. The Astros must be patient with this slugger to learn how to hit – despite his AL leading 51 SO. He should be one of the players they keep when the rebuild is finished.
Leaders Through Games May.08/2013
Total HRs AL
T1. Mark Reynolds, CLE – 10
T1. Edwin Encarnacion, TOR – 10
T3. Chris Davis, BAL – 9
T3. Mark Trumbo, LAA – 9
T3. J.P. Arencibia, TOR – 9
T3. Mike Morse, SEA – 9
Total HRs NL
1. Justin Upton, ARI – 12
T2. John Buck, NYM – 10
T2. Bryce Harper, WSH – 10
T4. Paul Goldschmidt, ARI – 9
T4. Anthony Rizzo, CHC – 9
Homers Hit last night – if there is a number before the name it means consecutive nights the player has hit a HR
Just a note: Adam Rosales should have been on this list – but Angel Hernandez shamefully botched the HR call twice.
TOR – Edwin Encarnacion (10)
TB – Evan Longoria (8) and Kelly Johnson (5)
ATL – Dan Uggla 2 (7) and Juan Francisco (5)
CIN – Zack Cozart (5) and Jay Bruce (2)
PHI – Kevin Frandsen (1)
SF – Hunter Pence (7)
SEA – Jesus Montero (3)
CLE – Carlos Santana (7) and Nick Swisher (4)
KC – (2) Alex Gordon (5) and Mike Moustakas (2)
BAL – J.J. Hardy (6)
CWS – Alex Rios (8) and Alejandro De Aza (6)
NYM – Lucas Duda (7)
LAA – Josh Hamilton (3)
HOU – (2) Chris Carter (8)
WSH – Bryce Harper (10)
MIN – Ryan Doumit (2) and Pedro Florimon (1)
BOS – Jonny Gomes (2) and Shane Victorino (2)
TEX – Ian Kinsler (7) and (2) Mitch Moreland (6)
COL – Todd Helton (2)
NYY – Vernon Wells (7)
ARI – (3) Paul Goldschmidt 2 (9)
Total Taters hit in 14 Games Played 32 = 2.13 per Game or 1.07 per Team on May.08
Tuesday, May.07/2013
Tor – Adam Lind (1), Maicer Izturis (3) and Colby Rasmus (6)
Pit – Garrett Jones (4)
Cin – Shin-Soo Choo 2 (7) and Devin Mesoraco (1)
SD – Will Venable (4)
KC – Alex Gordon (4)
Hou – Chris Carter (7) and Jose Altuve (2) (Traveled 77.82 Altuves)
LA – Mark Trumbo (9), Howie Kendrick (5) and Alberto Callaspo (2)
Tex – Mitch Moreland (5)
Mil – Yuniesky Betancourt (8) and Aramis Ramirez (1)
Phi – Chase Utley (7) and Ryan Howard (6)
Stl – Allen Craig (2)
Chi – Nate Schierholtz (4)
Min – Ryan Doumit (1)
Bos – Jarrod Saltalamacchia (4)
Col – Carlos Gonzalez (7)
LAD – Nick Punto (1)
ARI – Paul Goldschmidt (7)
Current Top 5 MLB Home Run Leaders in the AL + NL: Home Runs Hit May 20th
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Robinson Cano is leading all Second Baseman + is tied in the AL with Chris Davis for HRs with 13. In a sign of what he might do this year, in his last 163 Games since last year, Cano has a 3 Slash Line of .310/.374/.952 – with 42 HRs and 110 RBI. This type of season would land Cano a deal similar to the one Prince Fielder received a few years ago (9 Years/$214 MIL)
DH on our home site pages – Stands for Daily HR Hitters in the Majors.
We are going to run the gauntlet on the previous days HRs for all MLB Players.
I loved it when MLB XM Radio used to do a running total every night on their Roundtrip with Mike Ferrin (Laser Show). So I am bringing it every day on this website. To view every nights big boppers for the whole year (from May 8th on) visit the DH page!
Click beyond the Youtube link or click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON to see who hit yesterdays big flies.
Miguel Tejada Mix of Highlights:
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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May 20th) – Updated Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
Yan Gomes hit a walk off, come from behind, 3 run homer in the bottom of the 10th to cap off a 3-5 day as the Indians won a bizarre 10-8 game over the Mariners.
R. A. Dickey pitched 8 strong innings letting up only 4 hits and 2 earned runs as the Blue Jays got a much needed win over the Rays, 7-5.
Brandon Belt went 4-5, homering and scoring 4 times as the Giants demolished the Nationals 8-0.
And Patrick Corbin threw his first career complete game, improving to 7-0, as he let up only 3 hits and 1 run in Coors Field, striking out 10 for the Diamondbacks 5-1 win over the Rockies.
They all owned baseball on May 20th, 2013
My explanation for “Who Owns Baseball” can be found here.
At the end of the year, we will tally up who owned baseball the most individual days and see how it compares to the final MVP and Cy Young vote.
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MLB Team Power Rankings: Week 7
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The Padres have played great baseball since they plugged Chase Headley back in the lineup. Players like Yonder Alonso, Will Venable, Everth Cabrera and even Kyle Blanks have bashed the ball around. Since a lot of the NL West clubs have not run away with the Division, the San Diego club has entered the picture for the Division Race.
By Chuck Booth (Lead Baseball Analyst/Website Owner): Follow @chuckbooth3024
The Rangers are #1 again based on the Division lead they currently possess, plus the fact they play all of these teams a total of 76 Games this year.
The Braves (rose their division lead to 2.5 Games with a 4 – 2 week), and Padres (18 – 13 in their last 31 Games and have been clubbing the ball lateley) were the biggest movers up for the week standings by climbing 6 spots apiece.
The biggest drops were the San Francisco Giants (hate their Starting Pitching right now – except for Madison Bumgarner) and the Baltimore Orioles (late inning magic might be dying – and still need a DH + a Veteran Starter or 2).
The Los Angeles teams keep losing ball games – and the Blue Jays lost 2 straight versus the Yankees just when they looked to be on track.
Cleveland is still ranked outside the top ten because I don’t have faith in their strength of schedule in the next month starting May 21st: 2 vs DET, 4 @BOS, 2 vs CIN, 2 @CIN, 2 vs TB, 3 @NYY, 3 @DET, 3 @TEX, 3 vs WSH and finally 3 vs KC. If they are above .500 after this stretch, I will be impressed.
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 20, 2013
The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast today was recorded waiting for a van, sitting in an airport and on a plane. And all the while I pondered the fate of Don Mattingly and this horrifically disappointing sports year in Los Angeles.
Matt Moore, Carlos Gonzalez, Ricky Nolasco and Miguel Cabrera all owned baseball on May 19, 2013.
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Current Top 5 MLB Home Run Leaders in the AL + NL: Home Runs Hit May 19th
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Miguel Cabrera has hit 332 HRs, 398 Doubles and 13 Triples in his 11th year in the Major Leagues. With 1170 RBI, and just barely being 30 Years of age, the man has a serious chance to chase the ALL – Time RBI record of 2297 By Hank Aaron. After his 3 HR night on Saturday, he has a 2013 – 3 Slash of .387/.457/1.116 (all lead the AL). He has added 11 HRs (tied for 2nd) and 47 RBI (1st in the MLB). He could challenge a 2nd straight Triple Crown in 2013. Something that hasn’t happened since Honus Wagner in the 1920′s.
DH on our home site pages – Stands for Daily HR Hitters in the Majors.
We are going to run the gauntlet on the previous days HRs for all MLB Players.
I loved it when MLB XM Radio used to do a running total every night on their Roundtrip with Mike Ferrin (Laser Show). So I am bringing it every day on this website. To view every nights big boppers for the whole year (from May 8th on) visit the DH page!
Click beyond the Youtube link or click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON to see who hit yesterdays big flies.
Cabrera’s mammoth night May.19th/2013
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.19) – Updated Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
In a losing cause, Miguel Cabrera hit three homers, reached base 5 times, scored three and drove in 5 runs. (His critics would point out that he made an error.) Despite his best efforts, the Tigers lost to Texas 11-8.
Matt Moore pitched seven terrific innings, holding the Orioles to a single run. The Tampa Bay Rays won 3-1 and swept a series in Baltimore that could come back to haunt the Birds later.
Carlos Gonzalez got on base four times and got RBI hits in the first and fifth as the Rockies blanked the Champion Giants 5-0 in Coors Field.
And Ricky Nolasco pitched 8 strong innings, letting up only 1 run and struck out 11 as the Marlins enjoyed a rare win, 2-1 over the Diamondbacks.
They all owned baseball on May 19th, 2013
My explanation for “Who Owns Baseball” can be found here.
At the end of the year, we will tally up who owned baseball the most individual days and see how it compares to the final MVP and Cy Young vote.
To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON.
To View The List of just the nightly winners (WOB dedicated Page) starting from Mar.31/2013 – today click here Read the rest of this entry
Triple Play Podcast Ep #9: Jays Misery, The Expos Franchise Mt. Rushmore + An Interview With Michael McKnight
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The Triple Play Show will have 5 shows per month. Each show will be about 1 hour.
By The Big Ticket Show ( AKA Triple Play Podcast on http://www.mlbreports.com) Follow @bigticketshow
Guests in this Podcast – Ian Hunter of bluejayhunter.com ( Follow @bluejayhunter and Michael McKnight [twitter-follow screen_name='mcknight_mike_' show_screen_name='yes'
On this week’s show we once again find ourselves lamented the Blue Jays futility but this time Ian Hunter of bluejayhunter.com joins in the misery. Chris’ Expos jerseys inspires a trip down memory lane to pick our Expos Mt Rushmore. Finally Michael Mcknight of Sports Illustrated drops in to recount the tale of Brian Cole. Its a must listen. Read the rest of this entry
The Delmon Young Effect Is Crippling The Phils Lineup: Does it Need To Be Eradicated?
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Delmon Young has not exactly lit it up for the Phillies this campaign – hitting .208/.286/.619 and just 1 HR, plus 4 RBI in 48 AB. Despite this abysmal start, Delmon Young is still going to hit 5th Today? Really?
By Chris Creighton (Phillies Correspondent via http://www.warrroomphilly.com – visit the website here) Follow @WARROOMPHLCHRIS
Charlie Manuel is, if not anything else, loyal to his players and his gut-feelings when it comes to filling out the Phillies lineup card every day. If it’s his dedication to Jimmy Rollins batting lead-off over the years or leaving Cliff Lee in for 120+ pitches when he might be cooked, he certainly honors a hunch for better or worse.
So it should come to no surprise there exists a strong belief in his mind that Delmon Young is the right-handed bat to protect Ryan Howard in the five-spot.
While maybe later this season that could eventually be true, the Delmon Young Effect has been plaguing the lineup over the past month after his return from an ankle injury.
Any batter entering into the MLB season a month late due to injury–and slightly out-of-shapedness–is going to play a little catch-up baseball at the plate and Young is certainly not an exception to the rule.
The Pinstripe Magic
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Yankee fans consistently criticize their General Managers decision making process despite the fact that the last four years have been substantial successes. Will Yankee fans come to appreciate Cashman’s ability to find value to help sustain success?
By Nicholas Rossoletti (Yankees Correspondent/Trade Correspondent): Follow @nross56
There is a tendency for certain fan bases to panic quickly because of past failures. It can be hard to put your faith blindly in an organization that has frequently disappointed you.
The other side of that coin is that certain ball clubs deserve a bit more rope on the organizational end because of a string of impressive results.
One organization has seen such an unbelievable string of successful regular seasons over the last two decades. The New York Yankees. Despite this success, the fans of the organization ride a roller coaster quite unlike anything else in sports.
Vernon Wells Going Yard in Colorado:
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu7IGoYtndY]
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 19, 2013
The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast today is a tribute to my best friend in all things baseball, who also happens to be my dad.
It is his birthday today and I wanted to talk about our special baseball friendship.
Matt Joyce, Joey Votto, Brandon McCarthy and David Phelps owned baseball on May 18, 2013.
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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.18) – Updated Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
Joey Votto went 4-4 with a homer and 2 RBI and reached base 6 times as the Reds demolished the Phillies 10-0.
Brandon McCarthy threw a complete game 3 hit shutout as the Diamondbacks blanked the Marlins 1-0.
Matthew Joyce went 3-5 with a homer and 5 RBI and delivered the tying and go ahead runs in the 9th inning rally as the Rays stunned the Orioles 10-6.
And David Phelps pitched 7 strong innings letting up only 1 run as the Yankees defeated the Blue Jays 7-2.
They all owned baseball on May 18th, 2013
My explanation for “Who Owns Baseball” can be found here.
At the end of the year, we will tally up who owned baseball the most individual days and see how it compares to the final MVP and Cy Young vote.
To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON.
To View The List of just the nightly winners (WOB dedicated Page) starting from Mar.31/2013 – today click here Read the rest of this entry
Current Top 5 MLB Home Run Leaders in the AL + NL: Home Runs Hit May 18th
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David Ortiz has been crushing the ball at an all time rate since rejoining the club just 4 weeks ago. In just 24 Games Played this season – he has a 3 Slash Line of .362/.408/1.089 – with 7 HRs and 29 RBI. He is still the premiere DH in the AL – and could go along way in Boston making a return to the playoffs in 2013.
DH on our home site pages – Stands for Daily HR Hitters in the Majors.
We are going to run the gauntlet on the previous days HRs for all MLB Players.
I loved it when MLB XM Radio used to do a running total every night on their Roundtrip with Mike Ferrin (Laser Show). So I am bringing it every day on this website. To view every nights big boppers for the whole year (from May 8th on) visit the DH page!
Click beyond the Youtube link or click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON to see who hit yesterdays big flies.
Mariners Lose Two Tough Games in a Row To Cleveland: But They Are Still Playing a Good Brand Of Baseball
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Sunday, May 19th, 2013
One bright spot for the Mariners over the past couple of days has been first baseman Justin Smoak, who has reached base eight times in the last three games.
Sam Evans ( Baseball Writer and Marlins, Mariners Correspondent): Follow @RJA206
The last two days have to have been extremely rough for the Seattle Mariners. Coming off a series win in New York, the Mariners were sitting comfortably in second place in the A.L. West. However, after two straight walk-off losses to Cleveland, the Mariners have slipped to third in the West.
Having deserved to win at least one of their last two games, the Mariners have likely just ran into some bad luck and they have a great opportunity to get back on track Sunday, with King Felix on the mound.
Tom Hamilton Calls Jason Kipnis Walk Off Home Run 5/17/13:
Fernando Martinez Joins The Redhawks: Reid Ryan Joins The Houston Astros As President
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Fernando Martinez clubbed a 2 Run HR in 1st game back with the Houston Astros this year. Unfortunately, he took a monster dive in Averages right after his ensuing opener. The 24 Year Old Man from the Dominican Republic, hit for a 3 Slash Line of .181/.229/.501 – after posting a .237/.300/.766 during his 2012 campaign with the big club – spanning 118 AB (6 HRs and 14 RBI). Martinez went unclaimed this week, after being placed on waivers – and will report to Oklahoma.
By Brian Hamilton (Astros Correspondent visit the StrosBros Website here): Follow @bham2421
Week That Was For The Stros:
Fernando Martinez, whom the Astros acquired off waivers from the New York Mets in January 2012, will be joining the AAA Oklahoma City RedHawks.
He was designated for assignment by the Astros last week. Martinez did not have any options remaining, meaning that he would have to clear waivers and be placed on an MLB teams active roster in order for the Astros to lose him.
He went unclaimed and has been assigned to AAA.
Fernando Martinez 2 Run HR April.23
Get A (Fantasy Baseball) Grip On Reality: Blog Series Part 1
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Like Dale Doback, I too manage a baseball team Lucky for me, I was able to secure a steal (113th overall) in a keeper league. You have to read the post in order to find out who that player is. Now that I am done, I am going to attend a Catalina Wine Mixer nearby!! kootation.com
By Derek Jackson (MLB Reports Fantasy Expert): Follow @djaxmlbreports
I am happy to be joining the fantastic writer’s and leadership at MLB Reports, bringing you full coverage of Fantasy Baseball. If you’ve never won that elusive fantasy title or you’re the five-peat dynasty, we can all share our knowledge of players, outlooks, and advice in an open forum.
I urge any and all of you to leave me comments ripping apart my thoughts, giving me a firm but reassuring pat on the ass, or just to tell me how great of a fantasy player I must be – Now let’s roll out two player’s who have started out very differently in 2013. This will give you some insight into the stats I use and rely on in my own decision making. all thoughts are welcome.
The Sad State Of The Orioles DH Position
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The Orioles have been using Nolan Reimold as their primary Designated Hitter this year to no avail. he is only hitting .188 with 4 HRs and 9 RBI – not exactly what you look for in a DH. The DH is the one position created specifically to score runs so he should at least be getting on base, yet he only has a .257 OBP. In two instances he batted 9th, far from normal for a DH. He is getting plenty of time to figure it out as he has not played since May 11- and was just placed on the Disabled List.
By Kyle Holland (MLB Reports Writer and O’s Correspondent) Follow @mlbreports
After coming off their best season in a long time the Orioles are out to set it was not a fluke. They finished 2012 93 – 69, their first non-losing season since 1997.
They went on to qualify for the inaugural Wild Card game where they beat the Texas Ranger 5-1, only to lose to the Yankees in the ALDS 3 games to 2.
So when 2013 came around the Orioles just wanted to prove one thing: they are legitimate playoff contenders and plan to be for a long time.
Baltimore Orioles 2013- Mature Lyrics Parental Guidance is Advised:
