Monthly Archives: May 2014
Notable HRs On Friday May 30th: Donaldson, Mesoraco, Bautista, Willingham, Seager + Stanton
Josh Donaldson continued his assault on AL pitching with his 2nd Multi HR effort of the year.
By virtue of him collecting his 15th HR, he ties idle Jose Abreu for 3rd place in the AL HR race.
Jose Bautista not only hit a jack for the 2nd straight game, but he kept himself tied for 5th with Albert Pujols in the AL by doing so.
Josh Willingham is finally healthy for the Twins – and he has big flies in 2 straight contests.
Kyle Seager of the Mariners put forth his 2nd HR in as many games for Seattle. Read the rest of this entry
Yankees Hanging In the AL East + Wild Card Race
The New York Yankees have managed to stay afloat among injuries, old age and lackluster play at home so far. A lot of it can be attributed to Mashahiro Tanaka, the Bullpen as a whole, timely hits from bench players, a few streaks by Teixeira, and for unheralded players like Yangervis Solarte and Dellin Betances. The Bronx Bombers will have a tough time competing without the likes of Sabathia, Nova and Pineda for the next stretch, and will not see Nova for the whole year.
The Yankees spent $503 MIL on player salaries in the offseason, and half of the roster is comprised of different guys from last year.
It was a team that also splashed the biggest International signing plus posting fee with their 7 YRs/$175 MIL pact with acquiring Masahiro Tanaka.
Going into the second game of a 7 game homestand versus the Twins (3), a makeup game vs Mariners on Monday, then concluding with a 3 game set against Oakland., the Bronx Bombers are 28 – 25, and 2.5 Games Behind AL East leading Toronto.
While it is too early for the standings really, if the playoffs were to start today, the Yankees would be playing against the Angels in the Wild Card playoff spot.
Fresh from a 5 – 4 road trip through Chicago (both teams) and St. Louis, the team did well to salvage the trip after dropping the 1st two contests to begin with.
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 31, 2014
(Boston Herald Staff photo by Stuart Cahill)
There is legit bad blood between the Red Sox and Rays. For Boston fans of a certain age, I bet it is more emotional than seeing the Yankees.
And that is good for baseball.
It is a rivalry episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast
Madison Bumgarner ,Devin Mesoraco, Josh Donaldson, Corey Kluber, Tom Koehler, A.J. Pollock, Kyle Seager and David Price all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.30) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Madison Bumgarner threw 7 three hit shutout innings, striking out 10 while only walking 1 Cardinal batter, leading the Giants to a 9-4 win.
Devin Mesoraco hit a second inning grand slam and later added a solo shot, providing most of the spark for Cincinnati’s 6-4 victory in Arizona.
Corey Kluber pitched into the 8th inning, finishing with 5 hits over 7 1/3, striking out 12 and walking 1 as the Indians topped Colorado, 5-2.
Josh Donaldson had another amazing day at the plate. He got on four times, including a pair of homers and 4 RBI as Oakland topped the Angels, 9-4
They owned baseball on May.30, 2014.
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Week 10 Of The MLB Schedule: June 2 – 8, 2014
MLB Scheduling 2014
Day + Date Away and Home, Times Start In EST
March 2014
Week 10
Monday, June.02/2014 (7 Games)
1. Red Sox @ Indians 7:05
2. White Sox @ Dodgers 10:10 (Interleague)
3. Royals @ Cardinals 8:15 (Interleague)
4. Pirates @ Padres 10:10
5. Rays @ Marlins 7:10 (Interleague)
- Mariners @ Yankees 7:05
7. Twins @ Brewers 8:10 (Interleague) Read the rest of this entry
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 30, 2014
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Can gambling be the key for NCAA baseball’s popularity?
Did Joe Nathan deserve that save?
And how about them Marlins?
Lots of topics on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Josh Collmenter, Michael Morse, Erick Aybar, Brad Peacock, Edwin Encarnacion, Mike Minor and Allen Craig all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
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Notable HRs On May 29th: EE Makes History!
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Edwin Encarnacion hit his 16th HR of the month last night, as part of his 5th Multi HR effort since May 8th.
EE is has been on fire for the last 20 games, and has effectively tied Mickey Mantle for the most HRs ever hit in May.
For his part, Encarnacion jumped to just 1 back of Nelson Cruz for the MLB and AL Lead.
Jose Bautista also did yard work for the 13th time in his season. Along with EE, Joey Bats helped stake the Jays to a lead.
The OF even through out Billy Butler on a single to right at 1st base. Unfortunately the Toronto club lost the game on an error, and said adios to their 9 game win streak.
Bautista tied Josh Donaldson for 5th in AL HRs. Read the rest of this entry
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.29) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
Photo: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Josh Collmenter faced the minimum 27 batters in his brilliant 3 hit no walk complete game shutout against the Reds, earning the 4-0 win in Arizona.
Michael Morse homered and drove in the go ahead runs with an 8th inning double as the Giants came from behind to beat the Cardinals, 6-5.
Brad Peacock threw 6 solid innings, striking out 8, walking no Orioles and allowing just one run. He did not get the win but he kept Houston in the game long enough to top Baltimore 3-1 and extend their winning streak to 6 games.
Erick Aybar went 3-5 with a homer, a stolen base and 3 RBI, leading the Angels to a 7-5 win in Seattle.
They owned baseball on May.29, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 29, 2014
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Manny Ramirez returned to Fenway Park and it was a beautiful thing. There was too much happiness from 2004 to let bad feelings linger.
Plus the Royals are falling apart, the Astros and Marlins are suddenly good and the Giants nearly threw one of the ugliest no hitters ever.
It is a packed episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Felix Hernandez, Josh Donaldson, Bartolo Colon, Paul Goldschmidt, Nelson Cruz, Nate McClouth, Anibal Sanchez and Clayton Kershaw all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
Notable HRs On May 28th
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Nelson Cruz hit 2 HRs to increase his MLB and AL lead to 19 for the year. He also put forth his 2nd Multi HR game, and 5th different consecutive HR streak of the year.
Cruz is on pace for 60 HRs as of now, the Orioles OF has also increased his RBI lead in the AL to 48.
He also leads the AL in SLG% (.663) OPS (1.039) and TB (128)
George Springer hit his 6th HR in as many games, and narrowly missed having a 6 game HR streak by not clubbing a Tater Trot the game previously. Read the rest of this entry
MLB Monthly Schedule June 2014
MLB Scheduling 2014
Day + Date Away and Home, Times Start In EST
June 2014
Sunday, June.01/2014 (15 Games)
1. Angels @ Athletics 4:05
2. Braves @ Marlins 1:10
3. Orioles @ Astros 2:10
4. Reds @ D-Backs 4:10
5. Rockies @ Indians 1:05 (Interleague)
6. Twins @ Yankees 1:05
7. Pirates @ Dodgers 8:00 (ESPN SUNDAY NIGHT GAME)
8. Padres @ White Sox 2:10 (Interleague)
9. Giants @ Cardinals 2:15
- Rays @ Red Sox 1:35
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Rangers @ Nationals 1:35 (Interleague)
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Royals @ Blue Jays 1:07
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Mets @ Phillies 1:35
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Cubs @ Brewers 2:10
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Tigers @ Mariners 4:10 Read the rest of this entry
2014 MLB Runs Survivor: 19 Teams Complete, 11 Left
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This should turn out to be quite fun. A lot of gambling establishments have this sort of deal, and it will be fun to see the results.
What Runs Survivor is, a MLB team scoring 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, 10 or (10+) in different games throughout the course of the season.
Once a club has one of these run totals once, you cross it off and keep going until they complete the 11 different variations. We are going to keep tracking this category – until all 30 MLB clubs are finished this season!
The MIlwaukee Brewers and the Texas Rangers are the latest two teams to complete the quest. Read the rest of this entry
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.28) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
Ted S. Warren – AP
Felix Hernandez came within an out of a complete game, finishing with 8 2/3 innings of 4 hit, 1 walk and 9 strikeout ball. He got the 3-1 win for the Mariners over the Angels.
Josh Donaldson made his second hit of the game count. He clocked a 3 run, bottom of the 9th, come from behind walk off homer that stunned the Tigers and made the A’s 3-1 winners.
Bartolo Colon pitched shutout ball into the 8th inning. He threw 7 1/3 innings, striking out 9 and walking just one Pirate, earning the 5-0 victory for the Mets.
Paul Goldschmidt missed the cycle by a triple, driving in 3 and scoring 2, leading the Diamondbacks in a 12-6 bombing of the Padres.
They owned baseball on May.28, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 28, 2014
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Should the Cubs deal Jeff Samardzija? Could he actually help their rebuilding?
If they do deal him, the Orioles and Blue Jays should offer up the farm for him.
It is a trade talking episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Lance Lynn, Collin McHugh, Adam Lind, Andre Ethier, Nelson Cruz, Scott Baker, Wade Miley and Justin Upton all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.27) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Lance Lynn threw a complete game 5 hit shutout, dominating the Yankees 6-0 in St. Louis.
Andre Ethier homered and hit a three run triple, leading the Dodgers past the Reds 6-3.
Collin McHugh won a tense pitchers duel by throwing 7 scoreless innings, striking out 9 Royals and walking none as the Astros won 3-0.
Adam Lind kept the torrid bats alive for Toronto, going 3-5 with a homer and 2 RBI in the 9-6 slugfest against Tampa.
They owned baseball on May.27, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 27, 2014
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The Cubs have brought Manny Ramirez in to be a player coach in their minor leagues.
How can the Cubs embrace Manny Ramirez but shun Sammy Sosa?
It is a Cubs centric episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Jonathan Schoop, A.J. Pollock, Hyun-jin Ryu, Tommy Milone, Tyler Skaggs, Desmond Jennings, Jacob deGrom and Khris Davis all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
30 MLB Team Power Rankings: Month Of May
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*** Denotes Division Leaders
Records are before play Monday May.26, 2014
RK Team Last Wk Rnk () Current Rec – Last 16 Days Rec
1. ***San Francisco Giants 32 – 19 (3) 10 – 4: The Giants have the best team in the Majors record wise, and have done so without dominate pitching, and Buster Posey hasn’t taken off yet.
The San Fran players are using the ‘someone is always on fire’ offense. Even Brandon Hicks is clobbering HRs out of 2B. Depth prevails here. 4 Games up on the Dodgers.
2. ***Oakland Athletics 31 – 20 (2) 8 – 5: The A’s did lose 3 straight to the Blue Jays, however they had scored 76 runs in 11 Games prior, and pasted 10 on the board yesterday.
Brandon Moss is an underrated slugger, and Josh Donaldson has 4 separate game HR streaks this year.
Showing that depth at Starting Pitching can do well even if players go down with TJ Surgery. Read the rest of this entry
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.26) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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A.J. Pollock finished a 3 hit day with a 2 out, bottom of the 9th, 2 run walk off homer to give Arizona a 7-5 win over the Padres.
Hyun-jin Ryu tried to make it back to back no hitters for the Dodgers. He took a perfect game into the 8th against the Reds before needing help from the bullpen. He would finish with 7 1/3 strong innings and a 3-2 win over the Reds.
Jonathan Schoop went 3-5 with 2 homers, leading the Orioles in a 7-6 come from behind win in Milwaukee.
Tommy Milone pitched shutout ball into the 7th inning, letting up 4 hits and helped the A’s trounce the Tigers, 10-0.
They owned baseball on May.26, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 26, 2014
NY Daily News
Memorial Day is upon us. It is the first checkpoint of the season. The unofficial 1/3 mark.
And I take a look at the league, the MVP and Cy Young candidates and wonder what the hell is happening with the Defending World Champs.
That and more on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Josh Beckett, Derek Jeter, Evan Gattis, J.A. Happ, Rafael Montero, Starlin Castro and A.J. Pierzynski all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
Notable HRs On May 25th, 2014
Nelson Cruz took the Overall lead in the AL by himself with his 16th HR of the season.
Edwin Encarnacion smacked his 14th HR to take over 3rd. It was also his 12th Tater Trot in May.
George Springer is the only batter in the MLB to have a consecutive game HR streak in the MLB heading into action today.
The Astros RF belted his 4th HR during his 3 game HR streak on Sunday in a Houston 4 – 1 win over the Seattle Mariners, to split the 4 game series 2 – 2.
Justin Upton took over sole possession of 3rd place in the NL with his 13th HR yesterday.
Evan Gattis added his 2nd Multi HR Game of the year, and padded his season total to 10 for 2014.
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.25) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Josh Beckett threw the first no hitter of 2014 and the first Dodger no no since 1996 as he dominated the Phillies, 6-0.
Evan Gattis homered twice, driving in 3 runs and led the Braves to a 7-0 victory against the Rockies.
Dallas Keuchel pitched a complete game victory, letting up just one unearned run, walking none, as the Astros topped the Mariners, 4-1/
Derek Jeter had a 4 hit game in the Yankees 7-1 thrashing of the White Sox.
They owned baseball on May.25, 2014.
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The most recent no hitter for each franchise (Updated for Josh Beckett, May 25, 2014 )
Photo: Eric Hartline, USA TODAY Sports
The first no hitter of the year!
Josh Beckett tosses a no no against the Phillies and joins the Dodger legends like Valenzuela, Koufax and Bill Singer. The 6-0 blanking of the Phillies gives him his great Dodger highlight (going along with clinching the World Series for the Marlins and being a playoff MVP for the Red Sox.)
Still no San Diego Padres nor Washington Nationals no hitter yet (although the Nationals franchise have no hitters as the Expos and the city of Washington had some with the Senators.)
It is time to update my list!
MLB HRs Of Note Saturday May 24, 2014
George Springer hadn’t hit any HRs and added 6 RBI through his 1st 19 Games Played in 2014, while hovering near ,200 – and Striking out plenty. The Astros 11th Overall Pick in the 2011 MLB Amateur Draft- had hit 37 HRs and added 45 SB in 492 Minor League AB during the 2013 campaign. The 24 Year old RF has 6 HRs and 14 RBI in his last 14 Games. If Springer continues this emergence, it would really be the start of the Houston squads rebuild. The RHB hit jacks in his 1st 2 AB last night at Safeco, both were completely obliterated long into the Seattle night. This kid has phenomenal power.
Having been in attendance personally to watch George Springer light up Brandon Maurer for HRs in his 1st 2 AB, this guy is starting to be in the zone.
After a slow start, the Astros 24 YR old RF is starting to crush the baseball around the yard, with 6 HRs and 14 RBI in his last 14 Games Played.
Springer only had 2 HRs and 6 knocked in during his 1st 19 contests.
Not only did he have the only Multi HR effort yesterday in the bigs, He added his name to four fresh faces that have HRs in two straight games.
Pablo Sandoval hit a Tater Trot for his last 2 games, and has clubbed 4 HRs in his last 6 Games Played overall.
The rotund Giants 3B has a long way to go in order for his stats to resemble the back of his baseball card, but the San Francisco team had maintained in 1st place while waiting for the Panda’s emergence. Read the rest of this entry
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 25, 2014
Bob DeChiara, US PRESSWIRE
It is time for The Sunday Request on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
@sullybaseball Sunday Req. Thurs, Anthony Rizzo bunted twice at shift for hits. Fair game or cheap hits?
— Battleaxe (@shawnohare1) May 17, 2014
The glib answer I can give to the question is “Both!”
A cheap hit is fair game. If a team is willing to concede a hit, then it is imperative to take it. Is it cheap to accept an intentional walk?
That and the opening of Star Wars on today’s episode.
Travis Wood, Rougned Odor, Ben Revere, R. A. Dickey, John Danks, Yoenis Cespedes, Stephen Strasburg and David Wright all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.24) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Rougned Odor went 4-5 with 5 RBI including a pair of triples helping the hobbled Rangers blow out the Tigers, 12-2.
R. A. Dickey pitched into the 9th innings, giving the Blue Jays 8 1/3 innings of 5 hit, 1 walk, 2 run ball. He got the victory over Oakland, 5-2.
Ben Revere went 4-4, including a double, drove in a run and scored 3, leading the Phillies to a 5-3 over the Dodgers.
Travis Wood threw 7 1/3 innings of 3 hit ball, walking just 2 batters. He earned the 3-2 decision for the Cubs in San Diego.
They owned baseball on May.24, 2014.
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Week 9 Of The MLB Schedule: May 26th – June.02, 2014
MLB Scheduling 2014
Day + Date Away and Home, Times Start In EST
Week 9
Memorial Day Monday
Monday May.26/2014 (15 Games)
1. Red Sox @ Braves 1:00 (Interleague)
2. Cubs @ Giants 4:05
3. Reds @ Dodgers 8:10
4. Indians @ White Sox 2:10
5. Rockies @ Phillies 5:05
6. Tigers @ Athletics 4:05
7. Astros @ Royals 8:10
8. Marlins @ Nationals 1:35
9. Yankees @ Cardinals 4:00 (Interleague)
- Pirates @ Mets 1:10
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Padres @ D-backs 8:10
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Orioles @ Brewers 2:10 (Interleague)
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Rangers @ Twins 2:10
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Angels @ Mariners 4:10
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Stanton + Cruz Take Over NL + AL Leads For HRs: 3 Hit Multi HRs FRI – 0 HR Streaks For Sat
It is scary to only think the Giancarlo Stanton is just 25 years of age. This man is asserting himself as the premiere HR hitter in the National League in 2014 with 14 HRs so far,. The Marlins OF has also netted 47 RBI. and 114 Total Bases, both of which are NL leading. Teams have already intentionally walked him 9 times, which is another league leading category for him. Miami is 25 – 24 on the season, and they owe Stanton a huge amount of thanks for why. Miami has also hit 48 HRs in 26 home games so far this year.
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Giancarlo Stanton (don’t call him Mike, even though everyone wants to be like him) had his 3rd Multi HR game of the year, and took over sole possession of 1st place in the NL HR Race.
Stanton’s teammate Garrett Jones also did yard two times (7th teammates of 2014 to accomplish the feat).
Even though these Marlins did this, Mark Reynolds destroyed 2 baseballs over the fence himself, to help the Brewers overcome the 4 HR barrage by the Fish.
Given up for dead by many clubs, Reynolds also pole vaulted himself into 4th place in the HR Race. Read the rest of this entry
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 24, 2014
Dan Epstein, the author of the book Stars and Strikes, is the guest on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
We talked about baseball during the Bicentennial, the Bird in Detroit and other baseball details of the disco era.
Buy a copy of his book on Amazon by clicking HERE.
Felix Hernandez, Chris Davis, Mark Reynolds, Gavin Floyd, John Lackey, Giancarlo Stanton and Lonnie Chisenhall all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.23) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
Photo: Nick Wass, AP
Chris Davis got on base 3 times, homered and drove in 4 runs, powering the Orioles to an 8-4 victory over Cleveland.
Felix Hernandez dominated the Astros with 8 strong innings, 5 hits, 1 run, 1 walk and 9 strikeouts as the Mariners rolled, 6-1.
Mark Reynolds homered twice and helped Milwaukee win a slugfest against Miami, 9-5.
Gavin Floyd pitched into the 7th, letting up just 2 runs in 6 2/3 innings, striking out 7 and walking none. He didn’t get the decision but helped set up Atlanta’s 3-2 topping of Colorado.
They owned baseball on May.23, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 23, 2014
(Boston Herald Staff photo by Matt Stone)
These are not the best days for the Red Sox. Seven game losing streaks aren’t exactly becoming for a World Series defense.
They should not panic and neither should Red Sox fans. There is help in the farm system and the long term effect of fixing the team from within will be worth it.
Lots of talking fans off of the ledge on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Chris Sale, Jose Bautista, Henderson Alvarez, Shane Robinson, Sonny Gray, Ryan Flaherty, Cole Hamels andJean Segura all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
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