Author Archives: Paul Francis Sullivan
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (August.7th) – Updated Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
Stephen Drew went 2-4 with a walk and a come from behind 3 run homer in the 9th inning to lead the Red Sox to a 7-5 win in Houston.
Martin Prado reached base 5 times, was a triple shy of the cycle and delivered the game winning, come from behind two run single that sealed the wild Diamondbacks 9-8 victory over the Rays .
Jeremy Bonderman returned to his old club, the Tigers, and gave a clutch relief performance. He entered the 11th inning in a critical game against the division rival Indians and each pitch he threw could have won the game for Cleveland. Instead he threw 3 shutout innings and got the win as the Tigers rallied in the 14th and took the game, 6-5.
Matt Harvey threw a complete game 4 hit shutout, walking none, as the Mets beat the Rockies 5-0 .
They all owned baseball on August 7, 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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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (August.6th) – Updated Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
Andrew Albers had a remarkable big league debut. The Twins left hander pitched shutout ball into the 9th inning. He finished with 8 1/3 innings, no runs, 4 hits and only one walk, topping the Kansas City Royals, 7-0.
Adam Jones went 4-4 with a homer and a stolen base. He drove in runs in the first and fourth and scored in the 8th as the Orioles beat the Padres, 4-1 at PetcoPark.
Matt Latos kept the Oakland A’s off the board during his 7 1/3 shutout innings, letting up only 4 hits. He got the win for the Reds, 3-1.
Eric Chavez hit a game tying RBI double and then added another run scoring double to extend the lead as Arizona topped Tampa Bay, 6-1.
They all owned baseball on August 6, 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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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (August.5th) – Updated Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
Alex Avila stunned the Cleveland crowd with a 3 run 9th inning home run that turned a 2-1 hole into a 4-2 lead that the Tigers would not relinquish.
Jeremy Guthrie threw a complete game shutout, holding the Twins to 4 hits as the Royals crushed Minnesota, 13-0.
Brandon Belt got on base 4 times with a walk and three hits, scoring twice, leading the Giants to a 4-2 victory over the Brewers.
Zack Greinke recovered from a shaky first inning to pitch into the 7th inning on the road in St. Louis, allowing only 2 runs. He drove in a run with a single and extended the Dodgers road winning streak to 15 with the 3-2 win.
They all owned baseball on August 5, 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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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (August.4th) – Updated Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
Derek Holland threw 8 shutout innings, striking out 10 and walking only 2, giving the Rangers a 4-0 victory against the A’s, pulling them a game closer to first place.
A. J. Burnett went the distance, scattering 8 hits and giving up only 1 run as the Pirates topped Colorado, 5-1 and maintained a game and a half lead over St. Louis.
Mike Moustakas broke up a scoreless tie with a 5th inning homer. He would get on base three times in the Royals beat the Mets, 6-2.
David Freese went 3-4 with a homer and three runs scored, leading the Cardinals attack in their 15-2 blow out on the road in Cincinnati.
They all owned baseball on August 4, 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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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – August 4, 2013
It is THE SUNDAY REQUEST on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
@sullybaseball how about a review of recent trades, including their first performances for new teams and who can still make moves in August?
— Paul (@borisnorris) August 4, 2013
Some trades were good, some were bad and some more are on the way.
But at least one star acquired before the deadline needs to get off of Twitter.
Curtis Granderson, Devin Mesoraco, Francisco Liriano and Max Scherzer all owned baseball on August 3, 2013.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – August 4, 2013

Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (August.3rd) – Updated Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
Devin Mesoraco homered twice, driving in 3 runs as the Reds bounced back from a Friday blow out to beat the Cardinals, 8-3.
Francisco Liriano continued his remarkable comeback with 7 shutout 2 hit innings against the Colorado Rockies. He picked up his 12th win for the 5-2 Pittsburgh triumph.
Curtis Granderson broke up a scoreless tie with a 7th inning two run homer. The Yankees got a much needed win, 3-0, against the Padres.
Max Scherzer pitched shutout ball into the 8th, finishing with 7 2/3 innings, allowing only 3 hits. He improved to 16-1 as the Tigers topped the reeling White Sox 3-0.
They all owned baseball on August 3, 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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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – August 3, 2013
The Red Sox-Dodgers blockbuster from last season may have worked out for both teams.
Meanwhile the Washington Nationals can not escape their legacy.
Those topics and more on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Cody Ross, A. J. Pierzynski, Jose Fernandez and Doug Fister all owned baseball on August 2, 2013.
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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (August.2nd) – Updated Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
Cody Ross went 4-5 against the Red Sox, his former team, including a go ahead home run as the Diamondbacks held on to win in Fenway, 7-6.
Jose Fernandez snapped the Indians 8 game winning streak by throwing 8 shutout innings, striking out 14 and driving in a run himself, earning the 10-0 win for the Marlins.
A. J. Pierzynski drove in a run in the third and two more in the seventh as the Rangers won and picked up a game head to head against Oakland, 8-3.
Doug Fister threw only 88 pitches in 8 innings to make quick work of the White Sox and win the game, 2-1.
They all owned baseball on July 31th, 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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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – August 2, 2013
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (August.1st) – Updated Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
There were so many Red Sox heroes to count in last night’s stunning 9th inning rally against the Mariners. Daniel Nava drew a lead off walk and scored to start the rally, then launched a 1 out walk off RBI double to end the game.
Yu Darvish struck out 14 batters and walked none over seven shutout innings. He got the win as the Rangers topped the Diamondbacks, 7-1.
Justin Upton launced a pair of homers, driving in 5 as the Braves increased their Division lead and beat the Rockies, 11-2.
Matt Cain threw 8 terrific innings against the Phillies. He walked 2 and let up only 1 run and kept the Giants in the game long enough to stage a ninth inning game inning rally, 2-1.
They all owned baseball on July 31th, 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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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – August 1, 2013
The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast looks at the aftermath of the Trade Deadline. For the second straight year, the Astros (the worst team in baseball) was the smartest team in terms of dealing their players.
Torii Hunter, Paul Goldschmidt, Brett Oberholtzer and Clayton Kershaw all owned baseball on July 31, 2013.
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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July.31st) – Updated Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
Torii Hunter went 4-5 with 3 RBI and finished a triple shy of the cycle. (He was actually thrown out trying to stretch a double into a triple!) The Tigers embarrassed the Washington Nationals , 11-1 .
Paul Goldschmidt got on base four times, homered and scored three times, leading the Diamondbacks to a 7-0 win over the Rays and picked up a game on the Dodgers.
Brett Oberholtzer threw seven shutout innings in his first ever big league start to get the win, pair of homers, driving in 4 runs, as Atlanta beat Colorado , 11-3.
Clayton Kershaw was masterful over 8 shutout innings against the Yankees. He walked none and scattered five hits. He was pulled from the game, however, and New York took advantage of the Dodger bullpen for a 3-0 victory.
They all owned baseball on July 31th, 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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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 31, 2013
Today on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast, I take a look at the Jake Peavy trade, Biogenesis’ role in the deal and Roger Clemens visit to the WEEI broadcast booth.
Mark Buehrle, Freddie Freeman, Mike Trout and someone named Brandon Cumpton all owned baseball on July 29, 2013.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 31, 2013

Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July.30th) – Updated Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
Brandon Cumpton got his first ever big league win in his fifth start. He shutout the mighty Cardinals over 7 innings, completing the double header sweep and giving the Pirates a 6-0 win and a game and a half lead on St. Louis.
Mark Buehrle tossed seven shutout innings against Oakland, walking none and surrendering only 5 hits as the Blue Jays prevailed, 5-0.
Freddie Freeman clubbed a pair of homers, driving in 4 runs, as Atlanta beat Colorado , 11-3.
Mike Trout reached base 6 times, collecting four hits and two walks. It wasn’t enough for the Angels to win, however. Their bullpen melted down and surrendered a 14-11 loss in 11 innings to Texas.
They all owned baseball on July 30th, 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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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 30, 2013
Former Red Sox great George Scott passed away and is remembered on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
He was a loved former Red Sox hitting massive home runs from the late 1960’s and throughout the 1970’s.
Also former Red Sox pitcher Frank Castillo died in a dark day for Boston sports fans.
Francisco Liriani, Yoenis Cespedes, Chris Denorfria and David Price all owned baseball on July 29, 2013.
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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July.29th) – Updated Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
David Price dominated the Red Sox for the second time in less than a week. He pitched into the 8th inning, finishing with 7 1/3 innings, 2 hits, 1 run, 8 strikeouts and no walks, as the Rays leap frogged past Boston into first place, 2-1.
Yoenis Cespedes was a double shy of the cycle, driving in 3 runs, as the A’s defeated Toronto 9-4.
Francisco Liriano pitched another gem for the Pirates. He stifled the Cardinals over 7 innings, striking out 8 and letting up only 4 hits and 1 earned run. Pittsburgh’s 9-2 triumph over the Cardinals pulled the Bucs within 1/2 a game of first place.
Chris Denorfria came off the bench to club a bottom of the 9th, 2 run, walk off, come from behind homer off of Aroldis Chapman, as the Padres stunned the Reds, 2-1.
They all owned baseball on July 29th, 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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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 29, 2013
Today on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast, we look at the last place defending World Champion San Francisco Giants.
So many things that broke well in 2010 and 2012 are breaking the other way this year, such is the pendulum that is baseball.
Jose Fernandez, David Ortiz, Ubaldo Jimenez and Jason Heyward all owned baseball on July 28, 2013.
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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July.28th) – Updated Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
David Ortiz made up for a humiliating ejection on Saturday with an electrifying Sunday. He went 4-4 with a home run, two RBI and a pair of runs scored, leading the Red Sox to a 5-0 victory in Baltimore and catapulted Boston back into first place.
Ubaldo Jimenez dominated the Texas Rangers with 8 masterful shutout innings letting up only 2 hits and 3 walks. He got the 6-0 win as the Indians swept Texas.
Jason Heyward homered in the third and drove in another run in the go ahead 6th inning rally, propelling the Braves to a 5-2 victory and a three game sweep of the Cardinals.
José Fernández was brilliant through 8 innings. He let just 5 hits, walked none and struck out 13 Pirates and picking up a rare win for the Marlins, 3-2.
They all owned baseball on July 28th, 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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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 28, 2013
It is THE SUNDAY REQUEST on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast!
Here is today’s request…
@sullybaseball Sunday Request: Wil Myers & the Royals. Shouldn’t Moore been fired for that trade by now? What is taking so long?
— Jon Meyers (@elcrazyivan) July 27, 2013
Should Moore be fired and my thoughts on the trade are two separate issues.
Andrelton Simmons, Chris Archer, Stephen Drew and Hyun-jin Ryu all owned baseball on July 27, 2013.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 28, 2013

Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July.27th) – Updated Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
Chris Archer pitched a complete game 2 hit shutout in the Bronx as the first place Rays held off the Yankees by the slimmest of margins, 1-0.
Stephen Drew went 3-5 with a pair of home runs, including a bizarre reviewed homer. He drove in 5 of the Red Sox 7 runs as Boston topped Baltimor 7-3.
Hyun-jin Ryu threw 7 innings of 2 hit ball against the Reds, giving the Dodgers another hard fought victory, 4-1.
Andrelton Simmons 2 out 2 run double in the bottom of the 8th broke up a scoreless tie between playoff contenders. It was all the offense the Braves would get to beat the Cardinals in a 2-0 thriller.
They all owned baseball on July 27th, 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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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July.26th) – Updated Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
Adam Jones homered twice, driving in three runs, getting Baltimore back on track and knocking the Red Sox out of first with a 6-0 victory.
Felix Hernandez pitched a 9 inning, 1 run, 5 hit, no walk and 11 strikeout masterpiece. Sadly for him, Seattle’s bats were dead and he got a no decision in the 13 inning 3-2 Twins victory over the Mariners.
Daniel Murphy went 4-5 with 2 homers and 5 RBI in the Mets 11-0 rout of the Nationals for the first game of a double header. In the second game, a 2-1 Washington win, he went 2-4. In all, he got 6 hits in 9 at bats for the day.
Clayton Kershaw pitched brilliantly in a tense battle of potential playoff teams. He went 8 innings, letting up 6 hits and 1 run, striking out 8 and walking no Reds batters as the Dodgers won with no margin for error, 2-1.
They all owned baseball on July 26th, 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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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 26, 2013
Your pal Sully leaving his job at Cisco.
It made a big effect on me in a short period of time. That got me thinking of what players made a great impact on a team in just a season.
And that is the topic of today’s Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Bryce Harper, Billy Butler, Mat Latos and Mark Buehrle all owned baseball on July 25, 2013.
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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July.25th) – Updated Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
Bryce Harper erased a Nats losing streak and a 9th inning meltdown with his first career walk off homer. He went 3-5 for the day as Washington snuck past Pittsburgh, 9-7.
Mat Latos won a game between hot playoff contenders. He went 7 2/3 giving up only one earned run to the Dodgers, getting the 5-2 decision for the Reds.
Billy Butler got on base 3 times, scored in the first and homered in the 7th, leading the Royals past the Orioles, 7-1.
Mark Buehrle threw a complete game , 2 hit shutout, striking out 9 Astros, as the Blue Jays prevailed 4-0.
They all owned baseball on July 25th, 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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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 25, 2013
The names of the Joe Mauer Twins, why the Giants lousy month was a blessing in disguise and a salute to Tim Hudson.
Those topics and more on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Eric Hosmer, Nate Schierholtz, David Price and Tim Hudson all owned baseball on July 24, 2013.
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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July.24th) – Updated Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
Tim Hudson was pitching a shutout into the 8th inning before his ankle was broken and his career was put in jeopardy. He wound up getting career win 205 in what could be his last game, an 8-2 win over the Mets.
Nate Schierholtz went 3-6 with a homer, 5 RBI and the go ahead 12th inning double that propelled the Cubs over the Diamondbacks, 7-6.
Eric Hosmer hit a pair of homers including a 2 run game winning shot. His slugging helped set up Kansas City’s 4-3 walk off victory against Baltimore.
David Price needed only 97 pitches to throw a complete game against the Red Sox, letting up only one run and walking none. The Rays won 5-1, moving just 1/2 a game out of first place.
They all owned baseball on July 24th, 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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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 24, 2013
Is Francisco Rodriguez a good pick up for the Orioles? And should Robinson Cano follow Dustin Pedroia in signing a long term deal?
Those questions and more on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Ryan Braun was lying the whole time, to the shock of exactly nobody. And I can’t honestly look you in the eye and say I wouldn’t juice to help my show.
duardo Nunez, Gerrit Cole, Adrian Gonzalez and Jarred Cosart all owned baseball on July 23, 2013.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 24, 2013

Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July.23rd) – Updated Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
Gerrit Cole pitched 7 innings of 2 hit, 1 run ball against the Nationals. He not only got credited for the 5-1 Pirates win, but went 2-3 with an RBI for good measure.
Adrian Gonzalez went 2-4 including a go ahead 3 run homer in the 8th inning that capped a wild Dodger comeback victory against the Blue Jays, 10-9.
Eduardo Nunez collected a pair of hits including a one out RBI triple in the 9th off of Rangers closer Joe Nathan. That tied the game and would later score the go ahead run as the Yankees stunned Texas, 5-4.
Jarred Cosart threw 7 terrific innings, letting up only one earned run. He did not get the win, but his fine outing put the Astros in a position to come from behind and beat Oakland 5-4.
They all owned baseball on July 23rd, 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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