Monthly Archives: July 2014
MLB Schedule Week 17: July 21 – 27 (98 Games)
MLB Scheduling 2014
Day + Date Away and Home, Times Start In EST
Week 17
Monday, July.21/2014 (12 Games)
1. Orioles @ Angels 10:05
2. Royals @ White Sox 8:10
3. Dodgers @ Pirates 7:05
4. Marlins @ Braves 7:10
5. Rangers @ Yankees 7:05
6. Giants @ Phillies 7:05
7. Red Sox @ Blue Jays 7:07
8. Reds @ Brewers 8:10
9. Indians @ Twins 8:10
- Nationals @ Rockies 8:40
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Tigers @ D-Backs 9:40 (Interleague)
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Mets @ Mariners 10:10 (Interleague) Read the rest of this entry
Mid Season MLB Report Cards – American League
Bob Melvin grew up in the Bay area, and has the pulse of both of his team and the fanbase. He has brought in a winning attitude and accountability among his players. Melvin loves to platoon players, work matchups, and tweak his players 1 – 25 for the purpose of winning games. Can the Oakland Athletics head back to the ALCS for the 1st time since 2006? Or even help his team make the World Series for the 1st time since 1990? Oakland has been had plenty of injuries, and Melvin has pressed the right buttons. This team’s depth is why they are so good.
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When we determine the reports cards for each of the teams, a lot of weight will be given to what expectations are, and if they are met are not.
There are variances with each club that come into play whereas we may say the team receives a slight pass on some of the issues they have had to endure.
The Texas Rangers come to mind with about 20 DL Stints, and the Yankees losing 4/5ths of their roster.
One thing we have definitely seen a spike in is long term injuries to pitchers and position players. It has actually leveled the field or mid to low market franchises.
Seeing Billions of dollars on the shelf for clubs that have high payroll is equaling out the playing field.
The A’s do better because their 1 – 25 roster is not much in differential between salaries, and if they occur an injury, the next man up isn’t costing them money to replace.
The Yankees in contrast, have two pitchers in Masahiro Tanaka and CC Sabathia drawing about the Miami Marlins Payroll for the year, and are both likely sidelined for the remainder of the season.
It has become a war of attrition out there. You even have to consider Clayton Kershaw is being paid about a $1 MIL per start.
Can you imagine if he had to go through Tommy John Surgery? I mean Tanaka is technically making just over $22.16 MIL per year he is in operation.
Enough of that chatter, that is a topic for another blog…. I digress. Read the rest of this entry
Odds To Win The 2014 World Series Currently + Best/Worst Value Bets
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The record for predicting odds last week was 4 – 3 – 3.
The Rays have kept chipping away at their odds, by having a 4 – 2 week. At +8000 for the World Series, this is still tremendous value. I actually like the +1800 for the division even better.
Baltimore is holding onto a firm grasp of the AL East (4 games over TOR – and 5 Games over NYY), so how the hell do the oddsmakers have the Blue Jays favored slightly more than the O’s.
I will take the win, and leave the Birds as a best pick this week. I was amazed to see the Jays maintained a +1400 clip despite having a pitiful week, and see the injuries continue to rise. Read the rest of this entry
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 16, 2014
JEFF ROBERSON/AP
Lousy hats, Derek Jeter overkill, pitchers not going long enough, a few rule changes and wondering where the tribute to Tony Gwynn was.
It is the All Star Game episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Mike Trout, Glen Perkins, Jonathan LuCroy and Tony Watson used the All Star Game to add to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July 15th – ALL – Star Game Edition) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014
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Mike Trout earned All Star Game MVP honors by doubling and tripling, driving in a pair of runs including the eventual game winning run for the American League.
Glen Perkins closed out the game and home field advantage for the American League in front of his home town fans with a 1-2-3 ninth.
They owned baseball on July 15, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 15, 2014
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The All Star Game is tonight, and if you want your team to win the World Series and clinch at home, maybe you should root for the other league tonight.
Also the Astros and first round pick Brady Aiken are locking antlers. Both sides should come to their senses.
It is a present and potential All Star episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Yoenis Cespedes and Todd Frazier used the Home Run Derby to add to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July 14th – HR Derby) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014
Photo: Jesse Johnson, USA TODAY Sports
Yoenis Cespedes won the Home Run Derby last night with 9 home runs in the championship round, and 30 overall. He earned a full WOB.
Todd Frazier came in second place with 1 homer in the final round, but 11 overall, earning 1/2 a WOB.
They owned baseball on July 14, 2014.
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Cespedes Wins The 2014 MLB HR Derby With An Awesome Power Display: Stop Complaining About The Contest Experts!
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I have had enough with the experts flogging on the HR Derby last night.
Yes, it took long, but not as long as last year. I believe the actual event was under 3 hours. What every one was feeling had a lot to do with the hour plus rain delay.
I loved the new format of 7 outs, and AL vs NL. If there is anything I think the MLB could do away with – is having 5 players in each league participant.
I firmly believe that Jose Bautista and Giancarlo Stanton suffered because of an inactive round caused by them both winning a bye. Read the rest of this entry
Odds To Win The 2014 Home Run Derby + ALL – Time Derby Winners + Cespedes Wins 2014 Title
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I said yesterday that I believed Todd Frazier would be an underdog darkhorse to win the HR derby at Target Field.
Little did I know he is tied for the 8th favorite out of 10 hitters.
The ALL – Star longball competition has changed formats. There are 3 players from the AL and NL that survive the 1st RD (7 outs each hitter).
The top players in each league (during the 1st round) win a bye into the semi-final round automatically, while the 2nd and 3rd seeds in each league square off in the 2nd round in a matchup each.
Once the winners are established in that round (7 Outs), the remaining 4 contestants will be duking it out in their respective leagues to find who owns the National League and American league big fly bragging rights.
It is all players within their own league until the final.
The winners of the AL/NL will face off for the championship. Again, all rounds contain 7 outs. Maybe this will ease some of the time constraints. Read the rest of this entry
2014 Home Run Leaderboards + HR Streaks Of 2 Or More In 2014
THE LONG BALL In 2014
TOP 5 HRs AL/NL @ The ASG Break
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For Games Played Through July 13, 2014
Top 5 HR Leaders AL
Jose Abreu, White Sox – 29 (Last Homered July 12)
Nelson Cruz, Orioles – 28 (Last Homered July 7th)
Edwin Encarnacion, Blue Jays – 26 – Injury Report: (15-day disabled list (July 6, strained right quadriceps.)
Mike Trout, Angels – 22 (Last Homered July 11)
Brandon Moss, A’s – 21 (Last Homered July 13)
Victor Martinez, Tigers – 21 – Injury Report – Day to Day. (Last Homered July 3)
Top 5 HR Leaders NL
Giancarlo Stanton, Marlins – 21
Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies – 21 (Last Homered July.11)
Anthony Rizzo, Cubs – 20 (Last Homered July.9)
Todd Frazier, Reds – 19 (Last Homered July.13)
Marlon Byrd, Phillies – 18 (Last Homered July.6) Read the rest of this entry
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 14, 2014
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It is the All Star break and the playoff picture is starting to come into focus, and many of the regular participants will be sitting this one out.
One contender, the Milwaukee Brewers, has all the makings of a potential great baseball villain!
That and more on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Clay Buchholz, Madison Bumgarner, Brian Dozier, Scooter Gennett, John Danks, Tyson Ross, Alex Rios andChris Coghlan all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July 13th) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014
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Clay Buchholz threw a complete game 3 hit shutout, striking out 12 and walking no Houston batters as the Red Sox rolled, 11-0.
Madison Bumgarner not only pitched into the 7th and earned the decision, but he also went 2-3 with a grand slam in the Giants 8-4 win over Arizona.
Brian Dozier homered twice and doubled, driving in 4 runs in the Twins 13-5 victory over the Rockies.
Scooter Gennett got on base 4 times, including a double, scored twice and drove in 2 runs as the Brewers stayed in first place by pummeling St. Louis, 11-2.
They owned baseball on July 13, 2014.
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Multi HR Efforts In 2014 + Historical Leaders
Multi HR Games in MLB 2014
By Chuck Booth (Lead Baseball Analyst/Website Owner): Follow @chuckbooth3024
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For Games Played Through July 12, 2014 ( Chris Johnson + Andrew McCutchen with Last 2 HR games – July 12th, Lonnie Chisenhall last with 3 HRs – June 9th, Last 4 HR game – Josh Hamilton – May 8, 2012)
Last 4 HR Game
Josh Hamilton, Rangers (4) – May 8, 2012
Last 3 HR Game
LM Otero/AP
Lonnie Chisenhall (3 HR Game) June 9th
Chris Davis, Orioles (3 HR Game) May 20th
Ryan Braun – Brewers (3 HR Game) – April.8th Read the rest of this entry
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 13, 2014
ESPN
It is time for The Sunday Request on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
@sullybaseball If the Yankees pay napping guy 10 million, where would that rank on a list of “Worst millions the Yankees ever spent?”
— Ritch Duncan (@ritchied) July 8, 2014
Worst $10 million Yankees EVER spent? Are you kidding me? I doubt it ranks as the worst money they would spend THIS YEAR!
Friend of the podcast Ritch Duncan asked that question. I called him with my answer.
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Andrew McCutchen, Jason Castro, Wade Miley, Hisashi Iwakuma, Charlie Blackmon, Ian Kennedy, Jake Peavy andBilly Butler all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July 12th) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014
Photo: David Kohl, AP
Andrew McCutchen went 3-5, launching a game tying homer in the 9th and a go ahead blast in the 11th as the Pirates stunned the Reds 6-5 in 11.
Wade Miley pitched 7 scoreless innings, earning the 2-0 win for the Diamondbacks and knocking San Francisco out of first place.
Jason Castro tripled, homered and moved a runner along in the game winning 8th inning rally, helping the Astros top the Red Sox 3-2.
Hisashi Iwakuma pitched a shutout into the 9th inning, settling for 8 2/3 innings of 5 hit, 2 run ball, striking out 8 Oakland batters and winning the game for Seattle, 6-2.
They owned baseball on July 12, 2014.
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What Masahiro Tanaka’s Injury Means For The Yankees In 2014 + 2015
With Masahiro Tanaka out for at least 6 weeks with a UCL tear, the Yankees are dealing with 4/5ths of their opening day rotation now on the DL – and their 5th starter (Kuroda) having struggled in the 2nd half of 2013. The club is barely at .500, and must realize there is an opportunity to reset the 50% Luxury Tax Threshold to 0, by slashing some payroll via trades in the next 3 weeks. The worst thing this organization could do would try to salvage this year, like they did in 2013, by adding payroll, flipping prospects, for an ill-advised playoff run that the odds are stacked up against.
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I have talked at length about the Yankees precarious position of defining whether or not they are contenders or not, and whether they should seek selling off some assets, to fall below the $189 MIL Luxury Tax Threshold – or if the franchise should run at a postseason berth in Derek Jeter‘s last season.
Seeing that Masahiro Tanaka will be out for at least 6 weeks with a partially torn UCL on his pitching arm, and possibly be out with Tommy John Surgery afterwards, this season outlook is becoming bleak.
Even with the Japanese superstar throwing at a premium level, the club would have a longshot chance to make the playoffs – and do some damage. Read the rest of this entry
Buying into the Nats
Assessing the Nats – article written By David Huzzard
Call it a guilty pleasure or masochism. It doesn’t matter. For some reason I can’t stop listening to DC sports talk radio. I know I should and with hundreds of XM channels that I pay for every month I really should, but I can’t. I want to hear the dozens of minutes they spend talking about the Washington Nationals each day and the callers they have on the airwaves. Don’t ask me why. These aren’t even the Phil Wood callers who have at least spent the last three hours watching baseball. They may see something completely different from me in the game but at least they’ve watched.
The biggest topic of conversation this entire season is how disappointing the Nationals are in one way or another. For a reminder the Washington Nationals have the third best winning percentage in the NL, the best run differential, have scored the fifth most…
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 12, 2014
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Former Texas Rangers speedster Billy Sample is my guest on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
In part 1 of our conversation we talk about his bizarre major league debut, some of the odd trades the Rangers made during the years and his thoughts of playing baseball in the 1980s.
David Wright, Jose Reyes, Tim Lincecum, Felix Hernandez, Andrew McCutchen, Jeff Locke, Chris Carter and Hiroki Kuroda all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July 11th) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014
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David Wright went 4-4 with a homer and 2 RBI as the Mets roughed up the Marlins, 7-1.
Tim Lincecum pitched 7 shutout innings, allowing just 3 hits and pushed the Giants back into a first place tie with a 5-0 triumph over Arizona.
Jose Reyes went 3-5 with 2 runs scored, 2 RBI and doubled in the game winning rally in the 9th as Toronto won 8-5 in Tampa Bay
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Felix Hernandez pitched 8 innings, allowing just 2 runs and struck out 9 in a tense AL West battle that Seattle took, 3-2, from Oakland.
They owned baseball on July 11, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 11, 2014
USA Today Sports
LeBron is coming back to Cleveland. SOMEONE is going to eventually win a title there.
I for one hope it is the Indians who win first.
It is a Cleveland centric episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Clayton Kershaw, Scott Kazmir, Mike Trout, Matt Garza, Ryan Ludwick, Jose Quintana, Adrian Beltre and the immortal Arismendy Alcantara all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
This my plea to Cleveland fans from 2011.
ALL – Time Tommy John Surgery List 1974 – Present
For all the talk of baseball players (pitchers mostly) that will be undergoing Tommy John Surgery, we will be keeping a running list! E-mail us at mlbreports@gmail.com if you have any names to add to our totals.
How many players are having or had TJ in history? You are about to find out: Read the rest of this entry
The Latest Odds To Win Each MLB Division In 2014 With Full Analysis
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AMERICAN LEAGUE
AL EAST
Analysis: Last month I had the Orioles as my favorite for the Division at +650, and now they are at +130.
With recent injuries to several Blue Jays and Yankees key personnel, and the continued struggles of Tampa Bay and Boston, this is a no-brainer.
Baltimore has a 3 game lead on Toronto and a 4 game lead on the Bronx Bombers.
With the Bronx Bombers missing 4/5ths of their rotation, I actually believe the Rays are in better position to win the AL East. Read the rest of this entry
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July 10th) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014
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Clayton Kershaw saw his scoreless inning streak end at 41, but a single run did not blemish another amazing start. He threw a complete game, allowing just 3 hits, striking out 11 and walking 1 and beating San Diego 2-1 for his 11th win.
Arismendy Alcantara was supposed to be sent to the minors. Instead he went 4-5, missing the cycle by a homer, drove in 3, scored 2 and got a hit in the 12th to spark the game winning rally as the Cubs won 6-4 in Cincinnati.
Scott Kazmir threw 7 shutout 3 hit innings, striking out 9 while walking only one Giant batter, leading Oakland to a 6-1 victory.
Mike Trout led an Angel offensive onslaught with 4 hits, including a homer, 4 RBI and 3 runs scored in a 15-6 thrashing of the Rangers.
They owned baseball on July 10, 2014.
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MLB Schedule Week 16 – ALL Star Game + 46 Games: July 14 – 20, 2014
MLB Scheduling 2014
Day + Date Away and Home, Times Start In EST
ALL STAR Break July.14th – July.17th @ Target Field – Minneapolis MN
Week 16
Monday, July.14/2014
HR DERBY – Target Field 7 PM
Tuesday July.15/2014
All Star Game – Target Field 8 PM
Wednesday, July.16/2014
No Games Scheduled
Thursday, July.17/2014
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Baseball’s Greatest One Hit Wonders Part 1: The Batters
Wedesday August 15th, 2012
Phil Plantier made his debut with the Boston Red Sox in 1990. During the 1992 season, Plantier crushed 11 HRs and added another 35 RBI in just 53 games. He was then traded in the off-season to the San Diego Padres for Jose Melendez. Plantier then thrived in California.
Chuck Booth (Lead Baseball Writer and @chuckbooth3024 on twitter)- Music has one hit wonders, some have even made an entire career out of just one stretch of time where they were deemed relevant. Baseball is like everything else, they have had their fair share of players that fit this mold. In the next two weeks, we will take a look at hitters and pitchers that were really on fire for a stretch before they petered out just as fast. I harken back to the movie ‘Tin Cup” for this next saying, “Greatness Courts Failure.” The difference between…
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Baseball’s Greatest One Hit Wonders Part 2: The Pitchers
Wedesday August 22, 2012
Chuck Booth (Lead Baseball Writer) Pitching is the most unnatural motion I can think of. The human arm is not meant to throw 90-100 MPH repeatedly over and over. It is for this reason why I am never surprised when Pitchers go out for any injury. When I was 15, I was the catcher for former Major League Pitcher Chris Reitsma on our ALL-Star Team. I witnessed this kid throwing 90 MPH as a teenager. Honestly, no one could hit the guy. As a catcher for 10 years and having a a decent baseball IQ, I was mad that the coach never let me call his pitches for him. Why he would even throw sliders, curves and breaking balls is beyond me and it cost us some games versus some California and Arizona teams. There was no denying that he was a mega talented pitcher. He…
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“The 50 Greatest Players in New York Yankees History” – By Robert W. Cohen: Guest MLB Blog
Thursday July 12th, 2012
“THE 50 GREATEST PLAYERS IN NEW YORK YANKEES HISTORY” – BY ROBERT W. COHEN
A sneak peek, courtesy of Amazon.com:
The New York Yankees are Major League Baseball’s most renowned and successful franchise. Baseball greats such as Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, and Derek Jeter have all worn the famous navy blue and white pinstripes. The Yankees have won 27 World Series championships, and 29 players who spent at least a year with the team have been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. With so many Hall of Famers to choose from, selecting the best players in the history of the franchise might seem impossible; yet that is exactly what Robert W. Cohen has done in The 50 Greatest Players in New York Yankees History.
This book carefully examines the careers of the players who made the greatest impact on the most successful franchise in the…
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 10, 2014
Carlos Avila Gonzalez, San Francisco Chronicle
The current Giants squad has nothing to prove nor accomplish to ensure an historical legacy. The A’s need to make the World Series NOW.
How we remember our great teams is painted entirely in October.
It is a legacy episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Salvador Perez, Troy Tulowitzki, Max Scherzer Roberto Hernandez, Seth Smith, Kevin Kiermaier, Chris Sale and Nathan Eovaldi all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July 9th) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014
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Salvador Perez went 2-5 including a dramatic 3 run 9th inning come from behind homer to give the Royals a 5-4 victory in Tampa Bay.
Troy Tulowitzki homered twice as the Rockies beat the Padres 6-3.
Max Scherzer kept the Dodgers from rallying and finished with 7 innings, 1 run and 7 strikeouts, getting the 4-1 decision for the Tigers.
Roberto Hernandez pitched 8 innings of 3 hit, 1 run ball, leading the Phillies past the first place Brewers, 4-1.
They owned baseball on July 9, 2014.
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