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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 23, 2013
Today The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast, I can not avoid PEDs… or at least talking about them.
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.
Andrew McCutchen, J.J. Hardy, Matt Moore and Dillion Gee all owned baseball on July 22, 2013.
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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July.22nd) – Updated Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
Andrew McCutchen homered in the first and in the third, driving in 4 of the Pirates 6 runs as they snuck past reeling Washington, 6-5.
Dillon Gee held the division leading Braves hitless into the 7th inning and pitched 2 hit shutout ball over 7. The bullpen betrayed him as he got a no decision in the Mets 2-1 loss.
J. J. Hardy went 3-5 with a homer, 3 RBI and a pair of runs scored as the Orioles clobbered Kansas City, 9-2.
Matt Moore pitched a complete game 2 hit shutout in Fenway Park to pull Tampa Bay within 1/2 a game of Boston, 3-0.
They all owned baseball on July 22nd, 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 22, 2013
The Royal Baby is on its way and I will NOT make fun of people who are obsessed with it.
Meanwhile the Red Sox are giving me a heart attack and the Nationals should consider trading Rafael Soriano.
Those topics and more on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Bartolo Colon, Mike Napoli, Matt Kemp and Matt Harvey all owned baseball on July 21, 2013.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 21, 2013
It is the SUNDAY REQUEST on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Today’s request comes from @chrisskreager
@sullybaseball Sully’s favorite MLB ASG memories/moments
— Angry Bills Fan (@chrisskreager) July 14, 2013
I discuss my All Star Game memories and why so few were moment that occurred during the game.
Hanley Ramirez C. J. Wilson, Alex Rios and Gio Gonzalez all owned baseball on July 19, 2013.
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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July20th) – Updated Yearly “WOB” Standings
Hanley Ramirez went 3-5 including an RBI double in the 10th that gave the Dodgers the lead for good, topping the Nationals 3-1.
C. J. Wilson pitched shutout ball into the 9th inning, finishing with 8 1/3 innings, no runs and 8 strikeouts as the Angels defeated the A’s, 2-0.
One day after being benched for not hustling, Alex Rios went 3-5 with 5 RBI including a grand slam off of Paul Maholm, leading the White Sox to a 10-6 victory over the Atlanta Braves.
Gio Gonzalez struck out 11 in 6 shutout innings against the Dodgers. He was lifted for a pinch hitter in what was a scoreless tie and did not get the decision in Washington’s 3-1 loss to L.A.
They all owned baseball on July 20th, 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 19, 2013
The image above is of Eric Hinske playing in a Red Sox/Yankee game.
That is appropriate because today’s edition of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast focuses on the upcoming Red Sox/Yankee series and the accomplishments of Eric Hinske.
No games were played yesterday, so nobody owned baseball.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 19, 2013
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 18, 2013
With no games being played yesterday nor today, what can should I do for today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast?
Honor Derek Lowe and watch Xanadu, of course!
No games were played yesterday, so nobody owned baseball.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 18, 2013
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 17, 2013
Here is the All Star Game edition of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast!
Who could POSSIBLY have a problem with how Jim Leyland handled Mariano Rivera in the All Star Game or Rivera winning the MVP? Evidently some people DID.
Paul Goldschmidt, Matt Harvey, Prince Fielder and MVP Mariano Rivera all owned baseball on July 16, 2013.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 17, 2013

Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July16th) – Updated Yearly “WOB” Standings
It is an ALL STAR GAME edition of Who Owned Baseball!
MVP Mariano Rivera pitched a perfect inning and had the entire stage to himself, giving the All Star Game its lasting memory for the night.
Prince Fielder legged out a triple in the 9th inning that delighted the crowd and probably gave his manager a heart attack.
Matt Harvey started the game and let the first two runners on. Then he bore down and retired the next 6 All Stars he faced.
And Paul Goldschmidt hit the National League’s lone extra base hit that gave the senior circuit some life in the 9th inning.
They all owned the All Star Game last night.
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 (July15th) – Updated Yearly “WOB” Standings
Initially I wasn’t going to do a Who Owned Baseball for the Home Run Derby. But the post derby buzz made me change my mind. It’s my stat, I can do what I want with it.
Yoenis Cespedes put on a remarkable show at CitiField, smashing 32 homers in all. The final shot was a massive blast into centerfield with an even cooler bat flip. (A Home Run Derby is no time for humility!) So he will get a full point added to his WOB total.
Meanwhile Bryce Harper came up just short. But he put on a great show as well and had the added bonus of having his dad pitch to him.
Harper did not own baseball. Last night it was Cespedes’ night. But his performance will give him a 1/2 WOB.
Again, my rules.
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 15, 2013
It is the All Star Break. But there is NO BREAK for The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast!
I take a look at my pre-season predictions and wonder why Freddie Freeman isn’t playing in the All Star game.
Justin Verlander, Wily Peralta, Josh Donaldson and Michael Cuddyer all owned baseball on July 14, 2013.
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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July14th) – Updated Yearly “WOB” Standings
Justin Verlander made a serious bid for his 3rd career no hitter. He held the Rangers hitless for the first 6 2/3 innings before Mitch Moreland doubled off of the wall. He finished with 7 innings of one hit ball, getting credit for the Tigers 5-0 victory.
Wily Peralta pitched 7 strong innings, letting up only 1 run, as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks by a 5-1 score.
Josh Donaldson certainly hit like an All Star yesterday. He drove in all three Oakland runs including a 2 run game tying home run in the 7th and a walk off single in the 11th as the A’s topped Boston 3-2.
Michael Cuddyer went 2-5 with a homer and drove in all three Rockies runs in Colorado’s 3-1 victory over the Dodgers.
They all owned baseball on July 14th, 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 14, 2013
It is the Sunday Request on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast!
@sullybaseball You’re team/pitcher, throwing a No-hitter. I just witness my first one, with Bailey’s no-hitter.
— Richie Devotie (@mrbaseballman) July 14, 2013
So what are my thoughts of seeing MY (the Red Sox) throw no hitters?
And I share a recording of my dad and I listening to the end of the Lincecum no hitter.
AJ Griffin, Didi Gregorius, Lonnie Chisenhall and I suppose Tim Lincecum all owned baseball on July 13, 2013.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 14, 2013

Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July 13th) – Updated Yearly “WOB” Standings
Tim Lincecum threw the second no hitter of the year, striking out 13 Padres along the way. He even walked and scored in his masterpiece as the Giants won 9-0.
A.J. Griffin shut down the first place Boston Red Sox with 8 shutout innings. The A’s were triumphant 3-0 in a possible playoff preview.
The Diamondbacks came back from a 4-1 hole to Milwaukee with an attack led by Didi Gregorius. He smacked a solo homer in the 6th to start the come back. He then drove in the tying tun with a single in the 7th. Arizona would go on to win, 5-4.
Lonnie Chisenhall‘s grand slam was the difference as the Cleveland Indians defeated the Kansas City Royals, 5-3, and moved to within 1 1/2 games of first place.
They all owned baseball on July 13th, 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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The Most Recent No Hitter For Each Franchise (Updated for July 13, 2013)
Look at that! A no hitter by someone other than Homer Bailey!
Tim Lincecum has done a lot in his relatively young career. But now he can add “no hitter” to a resume that includes “2 Cy Young Awards”, “World Series clincher” and “best pitcher who looks like he is 10 years old.”
Is this a turning point for the Giants?
Who knows?
But what I do know… it is time to update my list!
FOR EACH FRANCHISE
TAMPA PAY RAYSMatt Garza – July 26th, 2010
5-0 over Detroit.
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
Edwin Jackson – June 25, 2010
1-0 over Tampa Bay
OAKLAND A’S
Dallas Braden – May 9, 2010
4-0 over Tampa Bay. (Perfect Game.)
COLORADO ROCKIES
Ubaldo Jimenez – April 17, 2010
4-0 over Atlanta.
CHICAGO CUBS
Carlos Zambrano – September 14, 2008.
5-0 over Houston.
BOSTON RED SOX
Jon Lester – May 19, 2008.
7-0 over Kansas City.
FLORIDA MARLINS
Anibal Sanchez – September 6, 2006.
2-0 over Arizona.
HOUSTON ASTROS
Roy Oswalt, Peter Munro, Kirk Saarloos, Brad Lidge, Octavio Dotel and Billy Wagner –
June 11, 2003.
8-0 over New York Yankees.
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
Bud Smith – September 3, 2001
4-0 over San Diego.
NEW YORK YANKEES
David Cone – July 18, 1999.
6-0 over Montreal. (Perfect Game.)
PITTSBURGH PIRATES
Francisco Cordova and Ricardo Rincon – July 12, 1997.
3-0 over Houston. (10 innings.)
LOS ANGELES DODGERS
Hideo Nomo – September 17, 1996.
9-0 over Colorado.
TEXAS RANGERS
Kenny Rogers – July 28, 1994.
4-0 over California. (Perfect Game.)
ATLANTA BRAVES
Kent Mercker – April 8, 1994.
6-0 over Los Angeles.
KANSAS CITY ROYALS
Bret Saberhagen – August 26, 1991
7-0 over Chicago White Sox.
WASHINGTON NATIONALS (AS MONTREAL EXPOS)
Dennis Martinez – July 28, 1991.
2-0 over Los Angeles. (Perfect Game.)
BALTIMORE ORIOLES
Bob Milacki, Mike Flanagan, Mark Williamson and Gregg Olson – July 13, 1991.
2-0 over Oakland.
TORONTO BLUE JAYS
Dave Steib – September 2, 1990.
3-0 over Cleveland.
MILWAUKEE BREWERS
Juan Nieves – April 15, 1987.
7-0 over Baltimore.
CLEVELAND INDIANS
Len Barker – May 15, 1981.
3-0 over Toronto. (Perfect Game.)
Bonus
WASHINGTON SENATORS
Bobby Burke – August 8, 1931
5-0 over Boston.
Earlier this month, the Giants were no hit in a game started by Lincecum. Giant fans prefer this.
Meanwhile, PetCo Park hosted its first ever no hitter.
Padres were victimized. They are still searching for their first no hitter.
You are still on the clock, San Diego
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July 12th) – Updated Yearly “WOB” Standings
Jarred Cosart had a big league debut for the ages. Facing a hot Rays team, the one time Phillies prospect tossed a no hitter for 6 1/3 innings for Houston before letting up his first hit. He finished the game by pitching into the 9th, letting up no runs and 2 hits. That’s a line any Cy Young contender would be proud of, The Astros won in Tampa, 2-1.
In a potential playoff preview, Bronson Arroyo pitched the Reds to a 4-2 victory over the Braves. He tossed 7 innings, 3 hits and 1 run to get credited with his 8th win.
Raul Ibanez clocked a pair of homers and a double, going 3-4 and leading the Mariners over the Angels, 8-3.
And Buster Posey led the Giants attack. He tied a 1-0 game with a sacrifice fly in the third. Then he twice came up with 2 outs and runners on and came through. He broke open the game with a 2 out 2 run single in the 6th and turned it into a laugher with a 2 out 2 run double in the 7th, giving the Giants a 10-1 win over the Padres.
They all owned baseball on July 12th, 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 13th, 2013
Jarred Cosart Bronson Arroyo ,Raul Ibanez, And Buster Posey all owned baseball on July 12th, 2013.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 13, 2013

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 12, 2013
The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast focuses on The Bronx today.
The Yankees plan of waiting for the veterans to save them might be imploding. Why can’t Yankee fans just cheer for this team of overachievers instead of pining for the past?
Edwin Jackson, Jacoby Ellsbury, Matt Moore and Freddie Freeman all owned baseball on July 11, 2013.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 12, 2013

Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July.11th) – Updated Yearly “WOB” Standings
Matt Moore held Minnesota hitless until two outs in the 6th inning. He would finish going 7 1/3 innings with only 3 hits and 2 walks, striking out 10 as the Rays topped the Twins, 4-3.
Jacoby Ellsbury led off the game with a homer and reached based 4 times. He extended his hitting streak to 19 games as the Red Sox beat the Mariners in 10 innings, 8-7.
Edwin Jackson shut down his former team, the Cardinals, with a masterful 7 inning performance. He let up no runs and no walks and only 3 hits. The Cubs for at least one day topped St. Louis, 3-0.
And Freddie Freeman drove in three runs on the day he made the All Star team. His 3-4 performance helped lead the Braves to a tight 6-5 victory over the Reds.
They all owned baseball on July 11th, 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 11, 2013
It is a Los Angeles focused episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
The Dodgers have stormed back to mediocrity, which might be enough.
Meanwhile a World Series won 11 years ago might be saving Mike Scioscia‘s job.
Hanley Ramirez, Wei-Yin Chen, Francisco Liriano and Robinson Cano all owned baseball on July 10, 2013.
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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July.9th) – Updated Yearly “WOB” Standings
Alex Rios tied an American League record with six hits in a 9 inning game, the first 5 against Justin Verlander. Rios also stole a pair of bases and sparked the game winning 8th inning rally as White Sox clubbed their way to an 11-4 win.
James Shields pitched well over 7 innings, giving up only 1 run and 5 hits, winning the game 3-1 for the Royals over the Yankees.
Marlon Byrd broke open a tense, back and forth game against the Giants by blasting an 8th inning grand slam. The Mets prevailed, 10-6.
Wily Peralta threw a complete game shutout against the mighty Cincinnati Reds. He held the defending division champs to 3 hits as the Brewers won a close game, 2-0.
They all owned baseball on July 9th, 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 8, 2013
Today’s episode The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast was recorded during the Oakland Athletics/Chicago Cubs game on July 2nd.
I went with my dad, my cousin and several friends of the family. It was a great game with great company in a not great stadium.
That’s 2 greats out of 3. Not a bad ratio.
Adam Jones, David Price, Clayton Kershaw and Josh Satin all owned baseball on July 7, 2013.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 8, 2013

Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July 7th) – Updated Yearly “WOB” Standings
Adam Jones hit a two run 9th inning home run off of Mariano Rivera to give the Orioles a stunning 2-1 victory and avoid the sweep in the Bronx.
David Price went the distance, letting up only 1 run and walking none, getting the win and completing the Rays three game sweep of the White Sox.
Clayton Kershaw was brilliant over 8 innings, giving up only 3 hits, 1 walk and 1 run. He dominated the Giants and ,won a tense game for the Dodgers, 4-1.
Josh Satin scored the first run and drove in the other. The first baseman provided almost all the offense for New York, going 3-4 and leading the Mets to a 2-1 win in Milwaukee.
They all owned baseball on July 7th, 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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