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Who Owned Baseball July 5, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Giancarlo Stanton reached base 4 times, homered twice and drove in 4 runs as Miami topped St. Louis, 9-6.

Alex Wood struck out 10 Diamondbacks over 7 innings of 3 hit shutout ball as the Dodgers took the NL West showdown, 1-0.

George Springer went 3 for 5, stole a pair of bases and drove in the go ahead run in the 7th to lead the Astros past Atlanta, 10-4.

Andrew Cashner went 7 innings, allowing 3 hits and 2 unearned runs and earned the 8-2 decision for the Rangers over Boston.

They all owned baseball on July 5, 2017

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Who Owned Baseball July 4, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Andrew Benintendi got 5 hits, including a double and 2 homers, scoring 4 and driving home 6 as the Red Sox clobbered Texas, 11-4.

Andrew McCutchen homered twice and added a third hit as Pittsburgh blanked Philadelphia, 3-0.

Michael Fulmer threw 8 solid innings, allowing 5 hits and 3 runs as the Tigers stopped the Giants winning streak with a 5-3 final.

Clayton Kershaw took a no hitter into the 7th and finished with 7 innings of 2 hit shutout ball, striking out 11 Diamondbacks as the Dodgers took a key NL West match up, 4-3.

They all owned baseball on July 4, 2017

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Who Owned Baseball July 3, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Stephen Strasburg threw 7 shutout innings, allowing 2 hits and striking out 6 Mets. He did not get the decision but the Nationals walked off with the 3-2 final.

Raimel Tapia got 3 hits including a go ahead homer in the 6th that proved to be the game winner in Colorado’s 5-3 victory over the Reds.

Masahiro Tanaka struck out 8 Blue Jays over 7 strong innings, allowing 1 earned run to lead the Yankees to a much needed 6-3 win.

Dustin Pedroia reached base 4 times, drove in 4 runs and made an amazing defensive play in the bottom of the 9th to help the Red Sox top Texas 7-5 in extra innings.

They all owned baseball on July 3, 2017

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Who Owned Baseball July 2, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Mookie Betts had the second 8 RBI game of his career, gathering 4 hits, a pair of homers, and a stolen base as the Red Sox stomped Toronto, 15-1.

Kevin Gausman pitched 7 shutout innings, striking out 9 Rays and earned the 7-1 decision for the Orioles.

Marcell Ozuna went 3 for 6 with a pair of homers, driving in 4 to lead the Marlins past the Brewers, 10-3.

Max Scherzer struck out 12 Cardinals over 7 shutout innings to get the 7-2 victory for Washington.

They all owned baseball on July 2, 2017

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Sully Baseball Podcast – Talking DBacks with Jesse Friedman and Remembering the 1995 Indians – July 1, 2017

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Jessie Friedman, host of The Rattle podcast, joins the podcast to talk about the surprising Arizona Diamondbacks. And I decide which Indians team was the one that should have won.

We find hope in the desert in this episode of Sully Baseball.

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Who Owned Baseball July 1, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Logan Morrison reached base 4 times with 2 homers and 3 RBI as the Rays continued their playoff push by beating Baltimore, 10-3.

Ricky Nolasco threw a complete game 3 hit shutout, striking out 7 Mariners for the 4-0 Angels victory.

Logan Forsythe singled twice and doubled twice, scoring twice and driving in a run as the Dodgers blanked the Padres, 8-0.

Rich Hill threw 7 shutout innings, striking out 11 Padres and earning the 8-0 decision for the Dodgers.

They all owned baseball on July 1, 2017

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Who Owned Baseball June 30, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Mike Foltynewicz took a no hitter into the 9th before allowing a lead off homer. He would finish with 8 innings,1 hit, 1 run and 8 Oakland strikeouts for the 3-1 Atlanta victory.

Ariel Miranda threw 7 shutout innings to get the 10-0 Seattle decision over the Angels.

Austin Barnes hit a grand slam and a 3 run homer to lead the Dodgers past San Diego, 10-4.

Robinson Cano got 3 hits, including 2 homers, driving in 5 and scoring 2 as the Mariners crushed the Angels, 10-0.

They all owned baseball on June 30, 2017

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Sully Baseball Podcast – Washington Relief, The 12 Inning Limit and Remembering Arizona – June 29, 2017

The Nats need to line up their relievers for October NOW. Meanwhile you can talk me into 12 inning limits on games and I pick the Diamondbacks team that should have won.

Capping the length at 12 innings on this episode of Sully Baseball.

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BONUS SULLY BASEBALL PODCAST EPISODE – White Sox Team That Should Have Won

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A quick bonus episode to help complete the Team That Should Have Won series.

No offense to the 2005 squad, but there was a White Sox team that combined greats and nostalgia and the personality of the team that really should have been the team to win it all.

We are winning ugly on this episode of Sully Baseball.

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Who Owned Baseball June 29, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

 

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Corey Kluber set an Indians record with his fourth straight start with 10 or more strikeouts. He went 8 innings, allowing 3 hits and 1 run while finishing with 12 K’s as the Indians topped the Rangers, 5-1.

Clayton Kershaw struck out 12 Angels and allowed no earned runs over 7 innings to earn the 6-2 decision for the Dodgers.

Carlos Correa reached base 3 times, including a pair of homers, drove in 4 and scored twice as the Astros made quick work of Oakland, 6-1.

Randal Grichuk went 3 for 4 with a homer, added a walk, scored 3 and drove in 5 to help the Cardinals come from behind against Arizona, 10-4.

They all owned baseball on June 29, 2017

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Who Owned Baseball June 28, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Stephen Strasburg dominated the Cubs, striking out 13 while allowing 4 hits and 2 runs to earned the 8-4 decision for Washington.

Marcus Stroman pitched into the 8th with 7 2/3 shutout inning, striking out 8 Orioles as the Blue Jays won 4-0.

Anthony Rendon got 3 hits, including a homer, to spark the Nationals to an 8-4 victory against the Cubs.

George Springer reached base 4 times, homered and scored 3 runs as the Astros held on in an 11-8 slug fest against Oakland.

They all owned baseball on June 28, 2017

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Who Owned Baseball June 27, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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J. D. Martinez tripled, homered and walked, leading the Tigers past Kansas City, 5-3.

Adam Duvall doubled, homered and drove in a pair as the Reds topped Milwaukee, 8-6.

Alex Cobb did not allow a hit until the 7th and threw 8 innings of 2 hit shutout ball. The bullpen blew his lead but he set up the 4-2 extra inning Tampa Bay victory in Pittsburgh.

Kenta Maeda threw 7 shutout innings to earn the 4-0 Dodgers decision over the Angels.

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Who Owned Baseball June 26, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Jordan Montgomery threw 7 strong innings, allowing 1 run and struck out 8 White Sox batters to earn the 6-5 decision for the Yankees.

Lonnie Chisenhall went 3 for 5 and drove in 3, including the tying and go ahead runs, as the Indians made a remarkable comeback, 15-9, over Texas.

Michael Wacha give up 5 hits and 1 Reds run over 6 innings to win the 8-2 final for St. Louis.

Jedd Gyorko homered, got another hit and a walk, drove in 3 as the Cardinals topped the Reds, 8-2.

They all owned baseball on June 26, 2017

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Who Owned Baseball June 25, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Sonny Gray threw 7 strong innings, striking out 7 White Sox batters allowing only 4 hits and winning the 5-3 final for Oakland.

Zach Davies kept the Braves off the board over 7 shutout innings and earned the 7-0 decision for Milwaukee.

Eddie Rosario went 3 for 4 with a homer and 3 RBI as the Twins won an important game against Cleveland, 4-0.

Cody Bellinger homered twice and added another hit, driving in 4 as the Dodgers came from behind to sweep the Rockies, 12-6.

They all owned baseball on June 25, 2017

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Sully Baseball Podcast – Giants for Sale, Bunting in No Hitters and the 2007 Rockies – June 24, 2017

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The Giants need to try and take advantage of all the AL teams bunch together to make good trades. Meanwhile, there is NOTHING wrong with bunting your way on to break up a no hitter. Too many teams are within striking distance of a playoff spot to worry about manners.

Also talking about Ortiz and A-Rod and retiring numbers and remembering the 2007 Rockies.

It is a Rocky Mountain High episode of Sully Baseball.

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Who Owned Baseball June 24, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Jacob deGrom held San Francisco to 1 run and 4 hits over 8 strong innings to give the Mets a much needed 5-2 victory.

Michael Taylor homered twice, added 2 hits and drove in 3 as the Nationals clobbered the Reds, 18-3.

Austin Bibens-Dirkx threw 7 innings, allowing 1 run and getting the 8-1 decision for Texas over the Yankees.

Matt Olson hit his first two major league homers and added a pair of walks to lead the A’s past the White Sox, 10-2.

They all owned baseball on June 24, 2017

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Who Owned Baseball June 23, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Masahiro Tanaka reverted to his ace form, throwing 8 shutout innings, striking out 9 Rangers. He set up the Yankees 2-1 walk off extra inning victory.

Luis Perdomo pitched 6 innings of shutout ball, getting the 1-0 San Diego win over Detroit.

Sandy Leon went 3 for 4 with a homer and 4 RBI on Big Papi Night to lead the Red Sox past the Angels, 9-4.

Brian Goodwin hit 2 homers, one of them a game tying shot, and reached base 3 other times as the Nationals came from behind against Cincinnati, 6-5.

They all owned baseball on June 23, 2017

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Who Owned Baseball June 22, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Addison Russell went 4 for 5 with a homer and 2 RBI as the Cubs pounded Miami 11-1.

Carlos Gomez homered twice, added another hit and drove in an eye popping 5 runs to give the Rangers an 11-4 victory over Toronto.

Aaron Nola went 7 1/3 innings, striking out 8 Cardinals allowing 1 run and earning the 5-1 decision for Philadelphia.

Jose Quintana pitched shutout ball into the 7th, finishing with 6 2/3 scoreless frames and striking out 9 Twins as the White Sox rolled, 9-0.

They all owned baseball on June 22, 2017

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Who Owned Baseball June 21, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Salvador Perez collected 3 hits, the last one being a go ahead grand slam in the 8th that propelled the Royals to a 6-4 win over the Red Sox.

Brandon Drury got 4 hits, drove in 6 and helped spark the Diamondbacks 10 run rally in the 4th to clobber the Rockies, 16-5.

Jose Berrios went 8 strong innings, allowing 4 hits and 2 runs, striking out 8 White Sox to earn the 4-2 decision for Minnesota.

Dan Straily kept the Marlins in the game against Washington and Scherzer, allowing 1 run and 3 hits over 6 innings. He did not get the decision but set up the 2-1 victory.

They all owned baseball on June 21, 2017

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Who Owned Baseball June 20, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Corey Seager hit 3 homers and added a fourth hit, driving in 6 as the Dodgers won a 12-0 laugher against the Mets.

Manny Machado collected 11 total bases with his 4 hits including 2 homers as the Orioles squeaked past Cleveland, 6-5.

Brandon McCarthy blanked the Mets over 6 innings of 4 hit shutout ball to earn the decision in the Dodgers 12-0 blow out.

Chris Sale pitched into the 9th, finishing with 10 strikeouts over 8 1/3 innings earning the 8-3 win for Boston over Kansas City.

They all owned baseball on June 20, 2017

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Who Owned Baseball June 19, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Mike Zunino hit a go ahead 2 run homer and added a second one in the Mariners 6-2 victory over the Tigers.

Corey Kluber threw a complete game 3 hit shutout, striking out 11 Orioles as the Indians stampeded to an 11-0 final.

Cody Bellinger got 3 hits including 2 homers the Dodgers took the 10-6 slugfest from the Mets.

R. A. Dickey pitched 7 shutout innings, striking out 6 Giants and earning the 9-0 decision for the Braves,

They all owned baseball on June 19, 2017

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Who Owned Baseball June 18, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Nolan Arenado finished the cycle in the most dramatic way, with a come from behind walk off 3 run homer in the bottom of the 9th to give the Rockies a stunning 7-5 victory over San Francisco.

Jimmy Nelson went the distance, giving up 6 hits and 1 run while striking out 10 Padres to earn the 2-1 decision for Milwaukee.

Edwin Encarnacion got 3 hits, including 2 homers, and drove in 5 to help the Indians take sole possession of first place by topping Minnesota, 5-2.

Jacob Faria struck out 9 Tigers in 7 innings, giving up 1 run as the Rays romped, 9-1.

They all owned baseball on June 18, 2017

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Most Recent Cycle Hit For Each MLB Franchise (Updated For Nolan Arenado, June 18, 2017 )

RootCaptureSo Rockies fans can finally see one of their OWN players hit for the cycle!

Seems like Coors Field is the place to hit for the cycle. And man, Nolan Arenado found the ideal way to finish it. Needing only a homer to check all the boxes off, he launched his in the bottom of the 9th for 3 runs and his team down.

A walk off, come from behind multi run homer to finish the cycle. That’s not a bad day at the office!

Here is the list, updated for today’s action!

THE MOST CYCLE HIT
FOR EACH FRANCHISE

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COLORADO ROCKIES
Nolan Arenado
June 18, 2017 vs. San Francisco
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TEXAS RANGERS
April 29, 2017 vs. Angels
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Washington Nationals
Trea Turner
April 25, 2017 vs. Colorado
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SAN DIEGO PADRES
April 10, 2017 vs. Colorado
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PITTSBURGH PIRATES
John Jaso
September 28, 2016 vs. Chicago Cubs

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CLEVELAND INDIANS
Rajai Davis
July 2, 2016 vs. Toronto
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ATLANTA BRAVES
June 15, 2016 vs. Cincinnati
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BOSTON RED SOX
June 16, 2015 vs. Atlanta
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HOUSTON ASTROS
Brandon Barnes
July 19, 2013 vs. Seattle
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LOS ANGELES ANGELS OF ANAHEIM
Mike Trout
May 21, 2013 vs. Seattle
downloadARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
Aaron Hill
June 29, 2012 vs. Milwaukee
NEW YORK METS
April 27, 2012 vs. Colorado
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SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
September 15, 2011 vs. Colorado
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MILWAUKEE BREWERS
George Kottaras
September 3, 2011 vs. Houston
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TAMPA PAY RAYS
B. J. Upton
October 2, 2009 vs. New York Yankees

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BALTIMORE ORIOLES
Felix Pie
August 14, 2009 vs. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

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NEW YORK YANKEES
Melky Cabrera.
August 2, 2009 vs Chicago White Sox

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MINNESOTA TWINS
Michael Cuddyer
May 22, 2009 vs Milwaukee

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LOS ANGELES DODGERS
April 13, 2009 vs San Francisco
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SEATTLE MARINERS
Adrian Beltre.
September 1, 2009 vs. Texas
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OAKLAND ATHLETICS
Mark Ellis
June 4, 2007 vs. Boston
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DETROIT TIGERS
Carlos Guillen
August 1, 2006 vs Tampa Bay.
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ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
Mark Grudzielanek
April 27, 2005 vs. Milwaukee Brewers
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PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
David Bell
June 28, 2004 vs. Montreal
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TORONTO BLUE JAYS
Jeff Frye
August 17, 2001 vs. Texas
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CHICAGO WHITE SOX
April 27, 2000 vs. Baltimore
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CHICAGO CUBS
Mark Grace
May 9, 1993 vs San Diego

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KANSAS CITY ROYALS
George Brett
June 24, 1990 vs. Toronto

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CINCINNATI REDS
June 2, 1989 vs. San Diego Padres

BONUS –

Last Cycles Hit For Teams in Old Locations

MONTREAL EXPOS
Vladimir Guerrero
September 14, 2003 vs. New York Mets

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WASHINGTON SENATORS
Jim King
May 26, 1964 vs. Boston

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NEW YORK GIANTS
Don Mueller
July 11, 1954 vs. Pittsburgh

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PHILADELPHIA ATHLETICS
Elmer Valo
August 2, 1950 vs. Chicago White Sox

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BROOKLYN DODGERS
Gil Hodges
June 25, 1949 vs. Pittsburgh

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ST. LOUIS BROWNS
George McQuinn
July 19, 1941 vs. Boston Red Sox

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BOSTON DOVES
Bill Collins
October 6, 1910 vs. Philadelphia Phillies

The Marlins still don’t have a cycle. They next come to Coors on September 25, 26 and 27. I expect a cycle!

 

Who Owned Baseball June 17, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Jose Ramirez went 3 for 5 with 2 homers in the opening game then doubled and singled in the night cap as the Indians swept the double header from Minnesota, 9-3 and 6-2, to leap frog into first place.

Yangervis Solarte reached base 3 times, homered twice including a 2 run shot in the 10th as the Padres won a wild 7-5 game in 11 over the Brewers.

Alex Meyer threw 6 shutout innings, allowing 2 hits and striking out 9 Kansas City batters as the Angels took the 9-0 laugher.

Dinelson Lamet struck out 12 Brewers in 6 innings, walking none. He did not get the decision but the Padres triumphed in extra innings, 7-5.

They all owned baseball on June 17, 2017

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Who Owned Baseball June 16, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Eric Thames collected 3 hits, the last one was a walk off solo homer in the bottom of the 10th to seal Milwaukee’s 6-5 victory over San Diego.

Lorenzo Cain homered twice, added another hit, and drove in all 3 Kansas City runs as they topped the Angels, 3-1.

Max Scherzer pitched 8 strong innings, allowing 1 run and striking out 10 Mets to get the 7-2 decision for the Nationals.

Ian Kennedy took a perfect game into the 6th and finished with 6 innings, 2 hits and struck out 4 Angels. He would get the 3-1 victory for the Royals.

They all owned baseball on June 16, 2017

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Who Owned Baseball June 15, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Nick Pivetta threw 7 shutout 4 hit innings, striking out 9 Boston batters. He did not get the decision but he set up Philadelphia’s 1-0 win.

Jose Berrios gave the Twins 8 strong innings allowing only 2 runs and earned the 6-2 victory over the Mariners.

Nolan Arenado went 3 for 5, driving in 4 as the Rockies took a wild 10-9 game from San Francisco.

Chris Gimenez homered twice, driving in 4 runs to lead the Twins past the Mariners, 6-2.

They all owned baseball on June 15, 2017

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Who Owned Baseball June 14, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Mookie Betts singled, doubled, homered twice and made a spectacular catch to lead Boston past Philadelphia, 7-3.

Brandon Phillips collected 4 hits, driving in 3 and scoring 3 as the Braves crushed Washington, 13-2.

Francisco Liriano threw 7 strong innings, striking out 9 Rays and giving up 2 earned runs and 1 unearned run. He did not get a decision but the Blue Jays pulled out the game, 7-6.

Jhoulys Chacin allowed just 2 runs in 7 innings, striking out 4 Reds and getting the 4-2 win for San Diego.

They all owned baseball on June 14, 2017

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Who Owned Baseball June 13, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Eddie Rosario homered 3 times, added another hit and drove in 5 to lead the Twins crazy 20-7 drubbing of the Mariners.

Cody Bellinger reached base 4 times including a pair of homers, as the Dodgers held on against the Indians, 7-5.

Jason Vargas threw 7 strong innings, allowing 5 hits and 1 runs as the Royals won against the Giants, 8-1.

Jon Lester struck out 10 Mets in 7 innings, allowing 1 run and got the 14-3 decision for the Cubs.

They all owned baseball on June 13, 2017

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Sully Baseball Podcast – The Ervin Santana Quandary for Minnesota – June 13, 2017

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The Twins are in first place and Ervin Santana is a big reason for that. He is also one of the best trade chips in the game right now. Should the Twins go for it or cash in Santana at top value?

Also, in honor of Twins manager Paul Molitor, the Milwaukee Brewers team that should have won.

Should I stay or should I go on this episode of Sully Baseball.

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Who Owned Baseball June 12, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Jacob deGrom threw a complete game, allowing 5 hits and 1 run, striking out 6 Cubs en route to a 6-1 victory for the Mets.

Yu Darvish held Houston to 1 hit and 1 run over 7 innings to earn the 6-1 decision for the Rangers.

Matt Adams hit 2 homers, added another hit, driving in 4 as the Braves won a wild 11-10 slugfest with the Nationals.

Mookie Betts reached base 5 times, drove in a run, scored a run, stole a base and helped the Red Sox come from behind to defeat the Phillies 6-5 in extra innings.

They all owned baseball on June 12, 2017

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