Daily Archives: September 8, 2018

Sully Baseball Podcast: Searching for the Great Mets and L.A. Dodger Slugger – September 8, 2018

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While at a rest stop traveling up the 5, I realized that neither the Mets nor the Los Angeles Dodgers have a franchise defining offensive superstar. I wondered if Mike Piazza had stayed with LA if he could have been that figure for the Dodgers. And would David Wright have been that player if he remained healthy?

Taking a pitstop in this episode of Sully Baseball.

While we are at it, enjoy the NEW In Memoriam video.

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Who Owned Baseball September 7, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB

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For an explanation of how WOB works, click here.

Masahiro Tanaka struck out 10 Mariners in 8 shutout innings as the Yankees won, 4-0.

Ramon Laureano homered twice and walked as the A’s doubled up the Rangers, 8-4.

Aaron Nola struck out 8 Mets in 7 innings, allowing only 3 hits and 3 walks as the Phillies topped the Mets. 5-3.

Phillip Ervin reached base 4 times, including a pair of homers, drove in 4 and scored 4 as the Reds topped San Diego, 12-6.

They all owned baseball on September 7, 2018

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.