Monthly Archives: September 2015

Who Owned Baseball September 15, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings

MITCHELL LEFF/GETTY IMAGES

MITCHELL LEFF/GETTY IMAGES

 

Bryce Harper kept padding his MVP candidacy by reaching base 4 times, homering twice and driving in all of the Nationals runs in the 4-0 win over Philadelphia.

Stephen Strasburg threw 8 shutout innings, allowing just 1 hit, one walk and struck out 14 Phillies to earn the 4-0 victory for the Nationals.

Josh Reddick walked, singled and homered, driving in 4 runs and scoring 3 as the A’s clobbered the White Sox, 17-6.

Kris Medlen pitched shutout ball into the 7th, allowing 5 hits and 1 walk. He handed it over to the bullpen and got the 2-0 decision for the Royals over Cleveland.

They all owned baseball on September 15, 2015

Earning 1/2 WOBs on losing efforts.

 

Buster Posey reached base 3 times including a homer and a game tying single in the bottom of the 9th, driving in 4 runs in all. The Giants would lose a heartbreaker, 9-8 in 10 innings.

Tyson Ross struck out 9 batters over 6 innings, allowing 1 run, but did not get a the decision as the Padres bullpen lost to Arizona 6-4.

Franklin Gutierrez drove in 2 and scored another with a walk, a single and a homer in Seattle’s 4-3 loss to the Angels.

Josh Tomlin threw a complete game allowing 2 runs, 4 hits and no walks. He would be on the losing end as the Indians were shutout by Kansas City, 2-0.

To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings, plus see who gained 1/2 WOB’s – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON OR SCROLL DOWN.

 


Read the rest of this entry

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – September 14, 2015

JEFFREY McWHORTER/AP

JEFFREY McWHORTER/AP

 

Lots of stuff is happening as baseball hits the home stretch. An all Texas series has playoff implications, the Yankees and Rays played a thriller and the Cespedes/Harper debate is just silly.

Meanwhile one of my listeners thinks I talk too much about the Red Sox and Giants. They may have a point. Either way, I found a way to remedy that.

It is a no home team bias episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Jayson Werth, Jose Abreu, Clayton Kershaw, Taijuan Walker, Alex Gordon, Ramon Cabrera and Erasmo Ramirez all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball

Screen shot 2015-09-14 at 11.14.19 PM
Read the rest of this entry

Who Owned Baseball September 14, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings

Eric Hartline/Usa Today Sports

Eric Hartline/Usa Today Sports

Jayson Werth hit a grand slam and a 10th inning solo homer as the Nationals earned a much needed 11th inning 8-7 victory in Philadelphia.

Jose Abreu got on base 5 times including a homer while driving in 4 to help the White Sox win a 14 inning 8-7 marathon against Oakland.

Clayton Kershaw allowed 3 hits and 1 run over 7 innings and inched the Dodgers closer to a division title by beating the Rockies 4-1.

Taijuan Walker held the Angels to 1 run over 7 innings and got the 10-1 decision for Seattle.

They all owned baseball on September 14, 2015

Earning 1/2 WOBs on losing efforts.

Ramon Cabrera got 4 hits including a double and scored a run but the Reds fell to the Giants, 5-3.

Alex Gordon went 4 for 5 with a homer and 2 RBI but the Royals lost to Cleveland, 8-3.

Erasmo Ramirez threw a no hitter into the 8th and finished with 7 2/3 innings, 1 hit and no runs. The Rays bullpen imploded in the 9th and the Yankees won 4-1.

 

To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings, plus see who gained 1/2 WOB’s – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON OR SCROLL DOWN.

 


Read the rest of this entry

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – September 14, 2015

 (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)

(AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)

 

Talking with Lisa Swan about A-Rod, Yankee pitching and why she wants to beat Jason Keidel in number of appearances on the podcast.

It is an all inclusive episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Adrian Beltre, Daniel Murphy, Rich Hill, Zack Greinke, Chris Coghlan, Drew Smyly and C. J. Cron all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball

Follow Lisa Swan on Subway Squawkers on Twitter by clicking HERE.
Read the rest of this entry

Who Owned Baseball September 13, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings

 

LM OTERO/AP

LM OTERO/AP

Adrian Beltre slammed a pair of homers, driving in 5 runs and helping the Rangers keep pace in the AL West race with a 12-4 drubbing of Oakland.

Rich Hill made a dazzling season debut, throwing 7 innings of 1 hit shutout ball, striking out 10 Rays along the way. He would not get the decision but helped set up Boston’s 13 inning 2-0 victory.

Daniel Murphy drove in 4 runs, 3 of them on a 2 out 9th inning game tying homer as the Mets continued to win in dramatic fashion, this one a 10-7 shocker in 10 against Atlanta.

Zack Greinke padded his Cy Young Award resume with 8 shutout innings, allowing 3 hits and earning his 17th win for the Dodgers 4-3 in Arizona.

They all owned baseball on Septemb.er 13, 2015

Earning 1/2 WOBs on losing efforts.

C. J. Cron homered twice but the Angels bullpen melted down in the 9th and Houston won 5-3.

Drew Smyly struck out 11 and walked only 2 over 6 shutout innings. He would not factor into the decision as Tampa Bay lost to Boston 2-0 in 13 innings.

Chris Coghlan singled, homered and tripled twice, scoring 2 but could not prevent the Cubs from losing to Philadelphia 7-4.

 

To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings, plus see who gained 1/2 WOB’s – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON OR SCROLL DOWN.

 


Read the rest of this entry

223 Games In 183 Days MLB Trip in 2015: I keep Upping The Ante While Pulling ‘Hoodini Acts’



2015 MLB Trip Sponsors: Man Fish Brewery, Megabus.com, MLB Reports, National Car Rental, MLB Ball Park Pass-Port

2015 MLB Trip Sponsors: Man Fish Brewery, Megabus.com, MLB Reports, National Car Rental, MLB Ball Park Pass-Port.

Chuck Booth (Owner/Lead Analyst): 

Follow The MLB Reports On Twitter 

Chuck Booth’s 2015 MLB Park Historical Road Trip

The GOAL: 183 Straight Days (every single day at least 1 gm) Of ALL 30 MLB Parks Trip In 2015 (221 Games) view full year schedule.

The CAUSE:  To Raise Money for Concussion Awareness (via Sports Legacy Institute. donate money here) Through Inspiring Others.

It was a week in which I had many scares for weather causing me to miss a game I had on the schedule.

Lets go to the Thursday Sept 10th in Philly, that did become a postponed affair. Luckily for yours truly – they rescheduled the game for the next night at Citizens Bank Park.  It did cause me to take a game off the list in Baltimore at Camden, but was a no-brainer considering CBP is the closest park to home base in Sicklerville, N.J.

I then drove to Baltimore on Saturday. This was met with a 3 hour and 2 minute rain delay, even though it never started really raining until 90 minutes into this stoppage.  It is one of my pet peeves about the MLB right now.  Preemptive delays are bogus…and happening at an alarming rate.  I can even understand if the month weren’t September.  But really, with 40 man rosters, and ample pitchers, you delay the start of the game because you think it is going to start pouring.  Play the damn game until the rain persists fellas. Read the rest of this entry

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – September 13, 2015

Christian Petersen, Getty Images

Christian Petersen, Getty Images

It is Sunday and time for The Sunday Request.

//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js

This is a tougher question than I anticipated. Tim Hudson probably belongs in that wonderful subgroup of pitchers who had terrific peaks, were World Series Champions but fell short of the Hall of Fame. Perhaps a new museum needs to be made for them.

It is an all inclusive episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Madison Bumgarner, Corey Seager, Hector Santiago, Jose Bautista, John Lackey, Greg Garcia and Brett Gardner all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
Read the rest of this entry

Who Owned Baseball September 12, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings

ERIC RISBERG/AP

ERIC RISBERG/AP

 

Madison Bumgarner pitched a perfect game until there were 2 outs in the 8th inning. He settled for his third career one hitter, striking out 9 and walking none as the Giants shut down the Padres 8-0.

Corey Seager reached base 5 times, with a homer, 3 runs scored and 3 RBI to help the Dodgers win in Arizona, 9-5.

Hector Santiago threw 7 strong innings, allowing 2 runs and 5 hits. He would not get the decision but the Angels went on to beat the White Sox, 3-2.

Jose Bautista hit a pair of homers in the opening game of the double header. He would combine to get on base 7 times over the two games, scoring 4 runs and driving in 5 as Toronto took both games from the Yankees, 9-5 and 10-7.

They all owned baseball on September 12, 2015

Earning 1/2 WOBs on losing efforts.

John Lackey began the suspended game on Friday that was finished today. His 7 innings allowing just 2 runs would normally be enough to win. But the Cardinals bullpen faltered when the game was resumed and the Reds won 4-2.

Greg Garcia collected a pair of hits including a homer in the Cardinals 4-2 loss to the Reds.

Brett Gardner hit a combined 3 homers in the double header between the Yankees and Blue Jays. He reached base 5 times altogether, driving in a combined 7 runs. The Yankees dropped both games, 9-5 and 10-7.

 

To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings, plus see who gained 1/2 WOB’s – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON OR SCROLL DOWN.

 


Read the rest of this entry

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – September 12, 2015

MIKE ZARRILLI/GETTY IMAGES

MIKE ZARRILLI/GETTY IMAGES

The Yankees are a bad week away from plunging the American League into chaos. And there is a link between Yoenis Cespedes and collapsing recent division winners.

//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js

//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js
It is a “what could have been” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

 

Colby Lewis, Russell Martij, Jake Arrieta, Nick Ahmed, Justin Upton, Lorenzo Cain and Dallas Keuchel all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
Read the rest of this entry

Who Owned Baseball September 11, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings

TONY GUTIERREZ/AP

TONY GUTIERREZ/AP

 

Colby Lewis was perfect for 7 innings before finishing with a complete game 2 hit shutout of the A’s as the Rangers took the 4-0 final.

Jake Arrieta once again was brilliant with 8 innings, 6 hits and 1 run, earning the 5-1 decision for the Cubs over Philadelphia.

Russell Martin singled and homered twice, driving in 4 runs in the Blue Jays 11-5 win over the Yankees.

Nick Ahmed went 4 for 4 with a homer and 3 RBI to help Arizona clobber the Dodgers, 12-4.

They all owned baseball on September 11, 2015

Earning 1/2 WOBs on losing efforts.

 

Dallas Keuchel did not allow an earned run over six innings and struck out 7 batters along the way. 3 unearned runs in the second were his downfall as he and the Astros fell to the Angels, 3-2.

Lorenzo Cain reached base 4 times, including 2 homers, and scored 4 runs. He could not stop a pair of grand slams in the 8th, however, as Baltimore came back to stun Kansas City 14-8.

Justin Upton went 2 for 3 with a homer in the Padres 9-1 loss to San Francisco.

To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings, plus see who gained 1/2 WOB’s – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON OR SCROLL DOWN.

 


Read the rest of this entry

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – September 11, 2015

FRANK FRANKLIN II/AP

FRANK FRANKLIN II/AP

Frequent guest to the Podcast Lisa Swan joins the podcast to talk about the state of her beloved Yankees, the upcoming Blue Jays series and a terrible Photoshop job I did on a Facebook picture of her.

It is a down the stretch with the Empire episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Felix Hernandez, Michael Brantley, Bartolo Colon, Todd Frazier, Tyson ross, Matt Kemp and Andrew Romine all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball

Follow Lisa on Subway Squawkers by clicking HERE
Read the rest of this entry

Who Owned Baseball September 10, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings

AP Photo/Ted S. Warren

AP Photo/Ted S. Warren

Felix Hernandez threw 8 shutout innings, allowing 3 hits and 8 strikeouts to earn the 5-0 decision for the Mariners against Texas.

Michael Brantley hit a pair of go ahead homers, driving in 3 altogether in Cleveland’s 7-5 victory over Detroit.

Bartolo Colon pitched a shutout into the 7th before leaving with 6 2/3 innings, 2 runs, 1 walk and the 7-2 win for the Mets over Atlanta.

Todd Frazier collected 3 hits including a homer, scoring 3 and driving in 3 to help the Reds clobber St. Louis 11-0.

They all owned baseball on September 10, 2015

Earning 1/2 WOBs on losing efforts.

Andrew Romine went 3 for 4 with a run scored and an RBI but the Tigers lost 7-5 to Cleveland.

Tyson Ross threw 7 innings, allowing 4 hits and 3 runs, waking none. He would not get the decision as the Padres bullpen fell to the Rockies, 4-3.

Matt Kemp got on base 3 times including a homer but it was not enough as the Padres fell to Colorado, 4-3.

 

To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings, plus see who gained 1/2 WOB’s – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON OR SCROLL DOWN.

 


Read the rest of this entry

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – September 10, 2015

TOMMY GILLIGAN/USA TODAY SPORTS

TOMMY GILLIGAN/USA TODAY SPORTS

The Mets are on fire after the Yoenis Cespedes deal. He has led the way to a double digit swing in the standings as the Mets seem poised to capture the East from the under performing Nationals.

Is Cespdes the MVP of the NL for 2015?

OF COURSE NOT! Bryce Harper is.

It is a value versus stats episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Vidal Nuno, Tom Koehler, Kyle Seager, Yoenis Cespedes, Bryce Harper, Jon Lester and Billy Butler all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
Read the rest of this entry

Who Owned Baseball September 9, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings

 (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

(Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

Vidal Nuno won his first game of the season by tossing 7 innings of 1 hit shutout ball, striking out 10 and earning the 6-0 decision for the Mariners over Texas.

Tom Koehler threw 8 strong innings, allowing 4 hits, 2 runs and 10 strikeouts to lead the Marlins past Milwaukee, 5-2.

Kyle Seager went 4 for 4 with a shift beating bunt and later a homer, 3 runs scored and 2 driven in as Seattle topped the Rangers, 6-0.

Yoenis Cespedes continued his magical run with the Mets by getting a pair of hits, the second being a 2 run 8th inning go ahead homer that put the finishing touches on the sweep of Washington and a 5-3 victory.

 

They all owned baseball on September 9, 2015

Earning 1/2 WOBs on losing efforts.

Jon Lester allowed 2 hits, 1 walk and 1 run over 7 innings while striking out 7. The Cubs bullpen would blow his lead, though, and St. Louis won 4-3.

Billy Butler got on base 3 times including a homer in the A’s 11-5 loss to Houston.

Bryce Harper went 3 for 4 with a pair of homers in the Nationals heart breaking 5-3 loss to the Mets.

 

To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings, plus see who gained 1/2 WOB’s – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON OR SCROLL DOWN.

 


Read the rest of this entry

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – September 9, 2015

634553292508630000

 

Today’s episode is part 2 of my conversation with the great Joe Mantegna. We talked about his love for the Cubs, his disdain for the White Sox, how he reacted to the 1984 collapse and memories of Jimmy Piersall.

It is a “Sweet Home Chicago” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Francisco Liriano, Carlos Rodon, J. T. Realmuto, Jose Abreu, Masahiro Tanaka, Domingo Santana and Alex Rodriguez all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball

Visit Joe Mantegna’s official site by clicking HERE

Follow Joe Mantegna on Twitter by clicking HERE

Listen to Part 1 of the interview by clicking HERE.
Read the rest of this entry

Who Owned Baseball September 8, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings

ANDY LYONS/GETTY IMAGES

ANDY LYONS/GETTY IMAGES

 

Francisco Liriano struck out 10 batters, walking 1 and allowed just 3 hits in 6 shutout innings and got a single and double as a hitter to lead the Pirates past Cincinnati, 7-3.

Carlos Rodon allowed 1 run, 1 walk and 5 hits over 7 innings and earned the 7-4 decision for the White Sox over Cleveland.

J. T Realmuto homered twice in the Marlins 6-4 win over the Brewers.

Jose Abreu went 3 for 4 with 2 homers as the White Sox beat Cleveland 7-4.

They all owned baseball on September 8, 2015

Earning 1/2 WOBs on losing efforts.

 

Masahiro Tanaka pitched 8 strong innings, allowing 1 run and 1 walk and struck out 10. He got a no decision as the Yankees lost to the Orioles, 2-1.

Domingo Santana reached base 4 times including a homer and 2 RBI but the Brewers lost to the Marlins 6-4.

Alex Rodriguez hit his 30th homer of the year, which tied the game. The Yankees would eventually drop the game, 2-1 to Baltimore.

To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings, plus see who gained 1/2 WOB’s – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON OR SCROLL DOWN.

 


Read the rest of this entry

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – September 8, 2015

Reuters, Matt York/AFP/Getty Images, Fox Sports, Hall of Fame

Reuters, Matt York/AFP/Getty Images, Fox Sports, Hall of Fame

What should the Mets do with limited innings for Matt Harvey? Why not emulate some of the great aces of all time? Sometimes it isn’t who starts but who ends it!

That and honoring Joaquin Andujar on this episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Zach Davies, Trevor Bauer, Scott Van Slyke, Jackie Bradley Jr., Chris Sale, Wilson Ramos and Evan Longoria  all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
Read the rest of this entry

Who Owned Baseball September 7, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings

ROB FOLDY/GETTY IMAGES

ROB FOLDY/GETTY IMAGES

 

Zach Davies earned his first major league win in his second start, throwing 7 strong innings, allowing 1 run, 4 hits and no walks as the Brewers won in Miami, 9-1.

Trevor Bauer allowed just 2 hits and 2 runs over 7 innings, out dueling Sale and the White Sox to give the Indians a 3-2 victory.

Scott Van Slyke collected 4 hits, including a pair of doubles, scored a run, drove in 4, twice driving in insurance runs to help the Dodgers inch closer to another division title with a 7-5 win over the Angels.

Jackie Bradley Jr. went 4 for 4 with a double, a homer and 4 RBI as the Red Sox ran over Toronto, 11-4.

They all owned baseball on September 7, 2015

Earning 1/2 WOBs on losing efforts.

Chris Sale struck out 8 and walked 1 in 7 innings but earned a hard luck 3-2 loss as the White Sox fell to Cleveland.

Wilson Ramos launched a go ahead grand slam that briefly gave the Nationals the lead. The Mets would come back to win, 8-5.

Evan Longoria reached base 4 times, including a 2 run homer, but the Rays lost to Detroit, 5-4.

To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings, plus see who gained 1/2 WOB’s – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON OR SCROLL DOWN.

 


Read the rest of this entry

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – September 7, 2015

Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

 

 

The Royals are running away with the AL Central. But recent history shows that is no guarantee to win a pennant.

It is a “Don’t Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Jose Bautista, Gerrit Cole, Miguel Montero, Cody Anderson, Wellington Castillo, Asdrubel Cabrera, Tyler Duffey and John Lackey  all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
Read the rest of this entry

Who Owned Baseball September 6, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings

DARREN CALABRESE/AP

DARREN CALABRESE/AP

Jose Bautista reached base 3 times, launched a 3 run homer in the first and added a double while scoring 3 in the Blue Jays 20-4 rout of Baltimore.

Cody Anderson threw 7 shutout innings, allowing 2 hits and 2 walks and earned the 4-0 decision for the Indians over the Tigers.

Miguel Montero got on base 3 times including a tie breaking grand slam to help the Cubs beat the Diamondbacks 6-4.

Gerrit Cole kept the Cardinals off the board with 7 innings of 2 hit shutout ball, striking out 7 and winning the 7-1 game for the Pirates.

They all owned baseball on September 6, 2015

Earning 1/2 WOBs on losing efforts.

Asdrubel Cabrera got 3 hits including a homer and a stolen base in the Rays 6-4 defeat to the Yankees.

Tyler Duffey pitched shutout ball into the 7th before finishing with 6 2/3 strong innings. The bullpen would allow 2 inherited runners to score and then implode as the Astros beat the Twins, 8-5.

Wellington Castillo went 3 for 4 with a homer and a double in the Diamondbacks 6-4 loss to the Cubs.

John Lackey pitched into the 8th inning, allowing 3 runs over 7 1/3 innings but was saddled with the loss as the Cardinals fell to Pittsburgh, 7-1.

 

To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings, plus see who gained 1/2 WOB’s – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON OR SCROLL DOWN.


Read the rest of this entry

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – September 6, 2015

It is Sunday and time for The Sunday Request.

//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js

The Don Orsillo issue shows the Red Sox don’t understand the basic relationship between the broadcaster and the fans.

But it is par for the course with the Red Sox and will be forgotten when the Duck Boats make their next appearance.

It is a “Thank you sir, may I have another” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Derek Holland, Jake Arrieta, Shawn O’Malley, Bryce Harper, Alex Gordon, Lance McCullers and Brandon Phillips all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
Read the rest of this entry

Who Owned Baseball September 5, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings

VICTOR DECOLONGON/GETTY IMAGES

VICTOR DECOLONGON/GETTY IMAGES

Derek Holland threw 8 solid innings, allowing 3 hits, 1 run and 2 walks and earned a critical 2-1 victory for the Rangers over the Angels.

Jake Arrieta continued his dominance with 8 shutout innings of the Diamondbacks, allowing 4 hits, no walks and fanning 7 as the Cubs won in Wrigley, 2-0.

Shawn O’Malley reached base 4 times with a homer, a double and a pair of runs scored as the Mariners topped the A’s 8-3.

Bryce Harper doubled twice and homered, leading the Nationals past the Braves, 8-2.

They all owned baseball on September 5, 2015

Earning 1/2 WOBs on losing efforts.

Lance McCullers held the Twins to 1 run, 3 hits and 2 walks over 7 innings, striking out 8. He would get a no decision as the Astros lost 3-2.

Alex Gordon went 3 for 4 with a double and an RBI. The rest of the Royals bats were held in check as they fell to the White Sox, 6-1.

Brandon Phillips reached base 5 times, scoring 1 and driving in another in the Reds 8-6 loss to Milwaukee.

 

To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings, plus see who gained 1/2 WOB’s – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON OR SCROLL DOWN.


Read the rest of this entry

221 Games In 183 MLB Days Year Long Road Trip – *Mental Toughness Is The Key*



 

2015 MLB Trip Sponsors: Man Fish Brewery, Megabus.com, MLB Reports, National Car Rental, MLB Ball Park Pass-Port

2015 MLB Trip Sponsors: Man Fish Brewery, Megabus.com, MLB Reports, National Car Rental, MLB Ball Park Pass-Port.

Chuck Booth (Owner/Lead Analyst): 

Follow The MLB Reports On Twitter 

Chuck Booth’s 2015 MLB Park Historical Road Trip

The GOAL: 183 Straight Days (every single day at least 1 gm) Of ALL 30 MLB Parks Trip In 2015 (221 Games) view full year schedule.

The CAUSE:  To Raise Money for Concussion Awareness (via Sports Legacy Institute. donate money here) Through Inspiring Others.

There is 29 days left of the regular season.  This is starting to hit home with me.  Luckily, I still have 39 Games left.

Read the rest of this entry

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – September 5, 2015

JoeMantegna.com

JoeMantegna.com

Joe Mantegna, the great star of stage, movies and TV, joins the podcast to talk about his beloved Chicago Cubs.

In Part 1 of our interview, we discussed the play “Bleacher Bums”, which Joe conceived of and co wrote and co starred in. It tells the story of a group of Cub fans in the bleachers of Wrigley Field and it is a story that all baseball fans can relate to.

It is a “Let’s Play Two” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Addison Russell, Chris Davis, J. A. Happ, Josh Tomlin, Shin-Soo Choo, Odubel Herrera and Julio Teheran all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball

Visit Joe Mantegna’s official site by clicking HERE

Follow Joe Mantegna on Twitter by clicking HERE
Read the rest of this entry

Who Owned Baseball September 4, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings

JONATHAN DANIEL/GETTY IMAGES

JONATHAN DANIEL/GETTY IMAGES

 

Addison Russell hit 2 homers, scored 3 runs and drove in 3 to help the red hot Cubs clobber the Diamondbacks, 14-5.

Chris Davis homered twice, driving in 3 as the Orioles topped Toronto 10-2.

J. A. Happ shutout the Cardinals over 7 innings, allowing 3 hits, no walks and 8 strikeouts, as the Pirates cruised to a 9-3 win.

Josh Tomlin threw a complete game victory, allowing 4 hits, 1 run, 1 walk and 6 strikes outs as the Indians beat the Tigers, 8-1.

They all owned baseball on September 4, 2015

Earning 1/2 WOBs on losing efforts.

 

Odubel Herrera went 3 for 5 with a 2 run homer in the Phillies 7-5 loss in Boston.

Shin-Soo Choo went 3 for 5 with a triple and an RBI in the Rangers 5-2 loss in Anaheim.

Julio Teheran threw 6 strong innings, allowing 1 run. The bullpen blew the game late and the Braves lost to Washington, 5-2 in 10 innings.

To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings, plus see who gained 1/2 WOB’s – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON OR SCROLL DOWN.


Read the rest of this entry

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – September 4, 2015

Hannah Foslien/Getty Images North America

Hannah Foslien/Getty Images North America

The Twins and the Astros are facing off for the most important head to head match up on Labor Day Weekend… just as NOBODY predicted.

It is an “Anyone’s Guess” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Carlos Gonzalez, Chris Rusin, Kendrys Morales, Jeff Samardzija, Corey Seager and Nick Castellanos all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball

 
Read the rest of this entry

Who Owned Baseball September 3, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings

DUSTIN BRADFORD/GETTY IMAGES

DUSTIN BRADFORD/GETTY IMAGES

Carlos Gonzalez went 4 for 5 with a pair of homers, driving in 4 as the Rockies clobbered the reeling Giants, 11-3.

Chris Rusin threw a complete game in Coors Field, letting up 6 hits, 1 walk and 3 runs to seal the Rockies 11-3 win over the Giants.

Kendrys Morales collected 4 hits, including a double, scored 3 and drove in 4 more as the Royals offense lit up Detroit, 15-7.

Jeff Samardzija pitched into the 7th, allowing 5 hits and 4 runs over 6 1/3 innings, earning the 6-4 decision for the White Sox in Minnesota.

They all owned baseball on September 3, 2015

Earning 1/2 WOBs on losing efforts.

Corey Seager hit a double and a single, driving in 2 and scoring 2 in his big league debut. The Dodgers bullpen would fall apart and lose in San Diego, 10-7.

Nick Castellanos got on base 4 times, including a pair of doubles, scored a run and knocked in 3 in the Tigers wild 15-7 loss to Kansas City.

 

To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings, plus see who gained 1/2 WOB’s – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON OR SCROLL DOWN.


Read the rest of this entry

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – September 3, 2015

TrishSuhr.com

TrishSuhr.com

Comedian, TV Host and Dodger superfan Trish Suhr joins the podcast again to talk ballparks and what how the walls of Dodger Stadium should be painted.

Plus I do my best to explain why stadiums don’t have uniform outfield wall distances.

Drink a big ole glass of Act Right on this episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

R. A. Dickey, Clayton Kershaw, Chris Davis, Ryan Zimmerman, Mike Leake, Evan Longoria and Anthony Rizzo all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball

 

Follow Trish Suhr on Twitter by clicking HERE

Or visit TrishSuhr.com by clicking HERE
Read the rest of this entry

Who Owned Baseball September 12, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings

Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP

Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP

R. A. Dickey went the distance, allowing 4 hits, 1 run and no walks over 9 innings, striking out 6 Indians as Toronto won again, 5-1.

Clayton Kershaw needed 132 pitches, but his complete games, 6 hits 1 run, 1 walk and 15 strikeout performance earned him a 2-1 victory over the Giants and a clean sweep for the Dodgers.

Chris Davis smacked 3 hits including 2 homers. The second was a walk off shot in the 11th that gave Baltimore a much needed 7-6 win over the Rays.

Ryan Zimmerman homered twice and doubled, driving in 3 runs to help the Nationals top St. Louis, 4-3.

 

They all owned baseball on September 2, 2015

Earning 1/2 WOBs on losing efforts.

 

Mike Leake gave the Giants a solid effort with 7 innings and 2 earned runs, walking none along the way. But he earned the hard luck 2-1 loss to the Dodgers.

Evan Longoria hit a pair of homers in the Rays 7-6 extra inning loss in Baltimore.

Anthony Rizzo went 2 for 4 with a homer but the Cubs lost 7-4 to Cincinnati.

To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings, plus see who gained 1/2 WOB’s – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON OR SCROLL DOWN.


Read the rest of this entry

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – September 2, 2015

CHRIS CARLSON/AP

CHRIS CARLSON/AP

 

The Giants season and Championship defense might be slipping away. Go support this team, Giants fans. It might look a lot different soon.

It is a leaving your heart in San Francisco episode  of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Zack Greinke, Darin Ruf, Drew Smyly, J. P. Arencibia, Madison Bumgarner, Yan Gomes, Rick Porcello and Matt Kemp all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
Read the rest of this entry