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Sully Baseball Podcast: Thinking of Pitching While Driving – September 7, 2018
Driving along along the 5 freeway, I began to think about ways to put together a pitching staff that doesn’t require wearing a bullpen down but still tries to keep starters from facing an order more than twice.
I have an idea.
On the road again in this episode of Sully Baseball.
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Who Owned Baseball September 6, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Nick Markakis went 4 for 5 with a double and a pair of RBI to lead the Braves to a wild 7-6 extra inning victory in Arizona.
Francisco Lindor homered twice and singled twice, driving in 4, leading the Indians closer to another Division Title with a 9-4 final over Toronto.
Anibal Sanchez struck out 8 Diamondbacks in 5 innings in the 7-6 win for the Braves.
Shane Bieber pitched into the 7th, allowing 3 earned runs in 6 1/3 innings and earned the 9-4 decision for the Indians over Toronto.
They all owned baseball on September 6, 2018
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Sully Baseball Podcast – The Categories of Champion Players – September 6, 2018
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When the World Series is clinched, a whole team will celebrate knowing they are champions.
There are two categories of champions: Those who have never won one before and those who have.
And in those categories, there are several subsets. Today, I will break those down.
That and being annoyed by helicopters in this episode of Sully Baseball.
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Who Owned Baseball September 5, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Trevor Story homered 3 times to lead the first place Rockies past the Giants, 5-3.
Shohei Ohtani collected 4 hits, including 2 homers, walked and stole a base as the Angels clobbered Texas, 9-3.
Sandy Alcantara held the Phillies scoreless over 7 innings, giving up 3 hits as the Marlins won, 2-1.
Corey Kluber struck out 10 Royals in 6 2/3 innings, giving up 2 hits and 1 run to earn the 3-1 decision for the Indians.
They all owned baseball on September 5, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball September 4, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Yandy Diaz reached base 4 times, including a homer, 2 RBI and 3 runs scored in the Indians 9-3 beating of Kansas City.
Marcell Ozuna homered twice, as the Cardinals took the 11-8 slugfest with Washington.
Justin Verlander threw 7 strong innings, striking out 8 Twins while letting up just 3 hits and 1 run to win the 5-2 game for Houston.
Robbie Ray threw a shutout into the 7th, finishing with 10 strikeouts over 6 1/3 innings as Arizona blanked San Diego, 6-0.
They all owned baseball on September 4, 2018
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Sully Baseball Podcast – Cleaning Up the Steven Wright Mess – September 4, 2018
This is my favorite part of the year as a baseball fan. It is like Christmas morning every day. Which is one reason it is so frustrating that the Red Sox have decided to coddle domestic abuser Steven Wright and make this month a whole lot less fun.
Keeping priorities straight in this episode of Sully Baseball.
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Who Owned Baseball September 3, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Trevor Story homered twice, driving in 5 runs, and stole a base to propel the Rockies past the Giants, 9-8, and into sole possession of first place.
Ryan O’Hearn went 3 for 4 with 2 homers and 3 RBI as the Royals topped Cleveland, 5-1.
Jose Urena struck out 7 Phillies over 7 innings, allowing 1 run, for the 3-1 Miami win.
Jakob Junis threw 7 shutout innings, striking out 6 Indians and earning the 5-1 decision for Kansas City.
They all owned baseball on September 3, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball September 2, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Noah Syndergaard went the distance, striking out 11 Mets and earned the complete game 4-1 victory for the Mets.
Ronald Acuña, Jr. went 3 for 4 with a homer to help the first place Braves take the 5-1 game from Pittsburgh.
Sean Reid-Foley struck out 10 Marlins in 7 innings, giving up 4 hits and earned the 6-1 decision for Toronto.
Victor Reyes singled, hit a game tying double, added another double and a homer to lead the Tigers past the Yankees, 11-7.
They all owned baseball on September 2, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball September 1, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Luis Castillo struck out 11 Cardinals over 6 2/3 shutout innings, giving up 2 hits as the Reds won, 4-0.
Dansby Swanson doubled and then in the comeback rally hit a key 8th inning homer to propel the Braves past Pittsburgh, 5-3.
Masahiro Tanaka allowed 1 run over 7 innings and worked out of some tight jams to earn the 2-1 decision for the Yankees over Detroit.
Brett Phillips homered, walked, doubled, stole a bag and was on base when the Royals walked off against the Orioles with a homer to a 5-4 final.
They all owned baseball on September 1, 2018
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Sully Baseball Podcast – The Brewers Get It… and Jim Kaat Lost His Damn Mind – September 1, 2018
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It is September and a bounce here or a bounce there will be the difference between playing in October or not. The Brewers get that and are fortifying their team in any way they can.
Meanwhile Jim Kaat wrote a surreal tweet.
Please forgive my cynicism but..the only thing ‘team’ about many MLB teams now is the laundry..proud to be a member of the 1965 Twins and 1982 Cardinals.Both went to the WS WITHOUT USING A PLAYER FROM OUTSIDE THE ORGANIZATION.real teams,real baseball..earned our ring,didnt buy it
— Jim Kaat (@KaatJim) September 1, 2018
Not only does it make Kaat look like a factually incorrect bitter old man, but it also illustrates a problem of how MLB markets and presents itself.
Appreciating yesterday AND today in this episode of Sully Baseball.
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Who Owned Baseball August 31, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Corey Kluber threw 7 innings of 2 hit shutout ball, striking out 8 as the Indians blanked the Rays, 3-0.
Andrew Suarez struck out 5 Mets over 7 shutout frames earning the 7-0 decision for San Francisco.
Mitch Garver went 3 for 5 with a pair of doubles and 4 RBI to lead Minnesota past Texas, 10-7.
Paul DeJong smacked a 2 run single and a 2 run homer as the Cardinals blasted the Reds, 12-5.
They all owned baseball on August 31, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball August 29, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Victor Martinez homered twice, including a dramatic 2 run game tying shot in the 9th, as the Tigers stunned the Yankees, 8-7.
Wade LeBlanc threw 7 shutout innings, allowing 3 hits and striking out 4 Oakland batters to give the Mariners a much needed 7-1 victory.
Lorenzo Cain got on base 3 times, including a go ahead homer in the 11th to give the Brewers a 2-1 win in Cincinnati.
Wade Miley pitched into the 8th, allowing 1 run over 7 1/3 innings. He did not get the decision but helped set up the Brewers 2-1 extra inning triumph over the Reds.
They all owned baseball on August 30, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball August 29, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Christian Yelich hit for the cycle, completing it with a game tying triple, and finished with a 6 hit historic night, giving Milwaukee a 13-12 extra inning victory in Cincinnati.
Mookie Betts walked, singled, doubled and homered, scoring 3 and driving in 3 as the Red Sox blasted the Marlins, 14-6.
Zack Godley pitched a shutout into the 8th and finished with 7 2/3 innings, 2 hits, 1 run and struck out 6 Giants to earn the 2-1 decision for Arizona.
Reynaldo Lopez held the Yankees to 1 run and 5 hits over 7 innings to win the 4-1 game for the White Sox.
They all owned baseball on August 29, 2018
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Most Recent Cycle Hit For Each MLB Franchise (Updated For Christian Yelich, August 29, 2018 )
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I think Christian Yelich is in a groove.
A day after clubbing 2 homers, he went 6 for 6 in an extra inning game and with a game tying triple, made it a cycle. Don’t put a qualifier on this one. He completed the cycle before the game went into extras!
The Milwaukee bats are heating up and Yelich just seems happy to be out of Miami.
Here is the list, updated for today’s action!
THE MOST CYCLE HIT
FOR EACH FRANCHISE
MILWAUKEE BREWERS
Christian Yelich
August 29, 2018 vs Cincinnati Reds
PITTSBURGH PIRATES
John Jaso
September 28, 2016 vs. Chicago Cubs
NEW YORK YANKEES
Melky Cabrera.
August 2, 2009 vs Chicago White Sox
MINNESOTA TWINS
Michael Cuddyer
May 22, 2009 vs Milwaukee
KANSAS CITY ROYALS
George Brett
June 24, 1990 vs. Toronto
BONUS –
Last Cycles Hit For Teams in Old Locations
MONTREAL EXPOS
Vladimir Guerrero
September 14, 2003 vs. New York Mets
WASHINGTON SENATORS
Jim King
May 26, 1964 vs. Boston
NEW YORK GIANTS
Don Mueller
July 11, 1954 vs. Pittsburgh
PHILADELPHIA ATHLETICS
Elmer Valo
August 2, 1950 vs. Chicago White Sox
BROOKLYN DODGERS
Gil Hodges
June 25, 1949 vs. Pittsburgh
ST. LOUIS BROWNS
George McQuinn
July 19, 1941 vs. Boston Red Sox
BOSTON DOVES
Bill Collins
October 6, 1910 vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Well… a FORMER Marlins has hit for the Cycle. But still no player have hit for the cycle while wearing a Marlins uniform!
Who Owned Baseball August 28, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Madison Bumgarner threw 7 shutout innings, allowing 4 hits and struck out 5. He did not factor in the decision but the Giants blanked the Diamondbacks, 1-0.
Carlos Carrasco pitched the Indians a little closer to the AL Central title by striking out 11 Twins in 7 2/3 shutout frames en route to an 8-1 victory.
Jose Peraza went 4 for 5 with a homer, 2 RBI and 4 runs scored as the Reds out slugged Milwaukee, 9-7.
Craig Gentry collected 3 hits, including a homer, driving in 3, giving Baltimore a rare win, 12-5 over Toronto.
They all owned baseball on August 28, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball August 27, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Alex Bregman went 4 for 5, driving in 4, with a double and a back breaking 3 run homer to help the Astros take a critical 11-4 game from Oakland.
Anthony Rizzo collected 3 hits, including a homer, driving in a pair to help the red hot Cubs top the Mets, 7-4.
Carlos Rodon allowed 2 hits and 2 runs over 7 innings to give the White Sox a 6-2 win over the Yankees.
Chris Stratton threw 8 shutout innings, striking out 6 and earning the 2-0 decision as San Francisco blanked Arizona.
They all owned baseball on August 27, 2018
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Sully Baseball Podcast – Red Sox Fans… Calm Down – August 27, 2018
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There is a realistic scenario for a series of one game, winner take all playoff The Red Sox have seen their lead shrink in the past week from obscene to merely comfortable. Yet plenty of people without perspective want to panic.
Let me show why any panic is unwarranted.
Understanding what 162 games really means in this episode of Sully Baseball.
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Who Owned Baseball August 26, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Matt Carpenter hit a record 4 doubles while driving in 2 and scoring 2 as the Cardinals clobbered the Rockies, 12-3.
Kyle Hendricks threw 7 innings of 2 hit shutout ball as the Cubs blanked the Reds, 9-0.
Jason Kipnis doubled, homered and collected 2 more singles, driving in 4 runs in the Indians 12-5 laugher over Kansas City.
Blake Snell struck out 8 in 6 innings, allowing 2 hits and 1 run to help the Rays be the first team to sweep Boston this year with a 9-1 thumping.
They all owned baseball on August 26, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball August 24, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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German Marquez struck out 9 Cardinals in 7 shutout innings, allowing 3 hits and 1 walk, while pitching the Rockies into a first place tie with a 9-1 thrashing.
Lucas Giolito threw 7 innings, allowing 1 run and struck out 6 Tigers to earn the 6-1 White Sox win.
Javier Baez reached base 3 times, including a homer, driving in 3, as the Cubs padded their NL Central lead by beating the Reds, 10-6.
Aaron Hicks singled, doubled and homered, driving in 2 runs in the Yankees 10-3 blow out win over the Orioles in the first game of a double header. In the nightcap, Hicks added 2 more hits as the Yankees won over Baltimore, 5-1.
They all owned baseball on August 25, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball August 24, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Tyler O’Neill doubled and homered, driving in 2, as the Cardinals hung on to top Colorado, 7-5.
Luke Voit went 3 for 5 with a pair of homers and 4 RBI as the Yankees topped Baltimore in 10 innings, 7-5.
Rich Hill struck out 8 Padres over 6 innings of 2 hit shutout ball as the Dodgers rolled to an 11-1 victory.
Dallas Keuchel threw 7 innings allowing 5 hits and 2 runs and struck out 6 Angels en route to a 9-3 Astros win.
They all owned baseball on August 24, 2018
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Sully Baseball Podcast – Realistic NL Wild Card Anarchy and Choosing NOT to be Miserable – August 24, 2018
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There is a realistic scenario for a series of one game, winner take all playoff games this October featuring teams that have a legitimate shot to win the NL Pennant. That is a cool thing.
Meanwhile, the Red Sox have a shot to have their best regular season ever, which would be great even if they don’t win the World Series.
Choosing happiness in this episode of Sully Baseball.
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Who Owned Baseball August 23, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Aaron Nola won a tense pitchers duel and gave the Phillies a much needed 2-0 victory with 8 shutout frames while striking out 9 Washington batters.
David Price continued his terrific second half with 8 scoreless innings, allowing 3 hits as the Red Sox blanked the Indians, 7-0.
Javier Baez collected 3 hits, including a massive homer, in the Cubs 7-1 thrashing of the Reds.
Ronny Rodriguez homered and doubled, driving in 2, as the Tigers beat the White Sox, 7-2.
They all owned baseball on August 23, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball August 22, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Christian Yelich reached base 5 times, including a homer and a double, driving in a pair to help Milwaukee beat Cincinnati, 4-0.
Jack Flaherty took a no hitter into the 6th and finished with 6 innings, 1 hit, 1 run and struck out 10 Dodgers. He did not get the decision but set up the Cardinals 3-1 victory.
Tyler White singled, tripled and homered, driving in a pair giving the Astros a much needed 10-7 win over Seattle.
Thomas Pannone allowed 1 hit over 7 shutout innings to lead the Blue Jays past the Orioles, 6-0.
They all owned baseball on August 22, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball August 21, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Kevin Gausman kept Atlanta in first place by throwing 8 innings of 2 hit shutout ball past Pittsburgh and earning the 6-1 decision.
Brett Anderson allowed 1 hit and no runs over 7 innings as the A’s blanked Texas, 6-0.
David Peralta reached base 4 times, including a homer and a double, to help the Diamondbacks walk off against the Angels, 5-4.
Yan Gomes got 3 hits, including a homer, driving in 2, as the Indians topped the Red Sox again in a potential playoff preview, 6-3.
They all owned baseball on August 21, 2018
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Sully Baseball Podcast – Let Relievers Pitch Longer and Rooting for the Rockies – August 21, 2018
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A pair of 1-0 games used an absurd number of pitchers last night. Maybe we can let relievers pitch a little longer.
Plus the Rockies have NEVER won the NL West. I hope they do this year.
Feeling the Rocky Mountain High in this episode of Sully Baseball.
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Who Owned Baseball August 20, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Mike Fiers retired the last 18 Rangers he faced, throwing 7 innings of 1 hit shutout ball to give the surging A’s an easy 9-0 win.
Ramon Laureano homered twice, driving in 5 as the A’s blanked the Rangers, 9-0.
Chase Anderson allowed 2 hits, 2 runs and no walks over 6 innings, striking out 6 Reds en route to a 5-2 decision for the Brewers.
Matt Carpenter collected 3 hits, including a homer, as the Cardinals won late against the Dodgers, 5-3.
They all owned baseball on August 20, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball August 19, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Martin Maldonado missed the cycle by a single, going 3 for 4 with 3 runs, leading the Astros to a critical 9-4 victory over the A’s.
Starlin Castro hit 3 singles and 2 doubles, scoring 3 runs in Miami’s 12-1 thrashing of the Nationals.
Mike Clevinger struck out 7 Orioles over 6 shutout innings as the Indians blanked the Birds, 8-0.
Jose Urena threw a complete game, allowing 2 hits and 1 run, earning the 12-1 decision for the Marlins over Washington.
They all owned baseball on August 19, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball August 18, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Jacob deGrom built his Cy Young argument with a complete game and no earned runs while striking out 9 Phillies to give the Mets a 3-1 victory.
Alex Cobb threw a complete game victory, allowing 5 hits and 2 runs, giving the Orioles a 4-2 win over the Indians.
JT Riddle reached base 4 times, including a homer, driving in 4 runs, leading Miami past Washington, 7-5.
Miguel Andujar went 3 for 5, homered and drove in 3 runs as the Yankees took a 11-6 slugfest from Toronto.
They all owned baseball on August 18, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball August 17, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Manny Machado homered twice, driving in 3, as the Dodgers clobbered the Mariners, 11-1.
Xander Bogaerts tripled, hit a pair of doubles, drove in a pair and scored once to help the Red Sox erase an early deficit and defeat the Rays, 7-3.
Aaron Nola struck out 11 Mets in 7 innings, giving up 3 hits and 1 run to earn the 4-2 decision for the Phillies.
Carlos Carrasco allowed 3 hits and no earned runs over 7 innings, winning the 2-1 game for Cleveland over the Orioles.
They all owned baseball on August 16, 2018
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Sully Baseball Podcast – Wild Wild Card Chase and Who the Yankees Should Pitch – August 17, 2018
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The A’s and Astros are about to play a wild and important series that could have huge ramifications on the American League Wild Card.
When the Yankees play the runner up of the AL West for the Wild Card Game, they need to reverse engineer their pitching staff to win. Two recent additions could be the key.
Giving advice to the enemy in this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the NEW In Memoriam video.
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