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Who Owned Baseball May 7, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Bartolo Colon pitched into the 7th, finishing with 6 2/3 solid innings to earn the 6-3 decision for the Mets in San Diego. But most of all, he broke the internet with the first home run of his career that became one of the most joyful moments in recent baseball history.
Aaron Hill slammed three homers, including a 2 run shot that brought the Brewers to within one, a solo blast that tied the game in the 8th and a 10th inning grand slam that was the difference in the 13-7 slug-fest against the Reds.
Ian Kennedy slowed down a red hot Indians team with 7 shutout frames, allowing only 4 hits and 2 walks and got the 7-0 victory for the defending champ Royals.
Robinson Cano hit a pair of homers, including a go ahead blast in the tenth. He added two more hits for ten total bases and led the Mariners past Houston, 3-2.
They all owned baseball on May 7, 2016.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 7, 2016
I was too late to rent a car at Burbank. So I talked about a crazy week, marketing classes and some strike zone and Pirates thoughts.
It is an everything at once episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Jose Ramirez, Ben Zobrist, Cole Hamels, Francisco Liriano, Oswaldo Garcia, Daniel Murphy, Jordan Zimmermann and Kenta Maeda all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball May 6, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Jose Ramirez reached base four times, doubling twice, driving in five to help the Indians clobber their divisional rival Royals, 7-1.
Ben Zobrist got on four times, homering twice and driving in 4 as the Cubs beat the Nationals, 8-6.
Cole Hamels let up a lead off single and then didn’t allow another hit for 7 shutout innings, walking two Tigers and striking out 9 to earn the 5-1 victory for Texas.
Francisco Liriano struck out 10 Cardinals and allowed only 5 hits and 2 walks over 7 innings as the Pirates took the game 4-2.
They all owned baseball on May 6, 2016.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 6, 2016
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I got to meet John Calabrese, who created the fan Twitter handle @sullybballLOTD where he lists his favorite line for each episode of the podcast.
It is a give the people what they want of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Colin Rea, Trevor Story, Kevin Gausman, Edwin Encarnacion, Masahiro Tanaka, Joe Ross, Alex Presley and Jose Altuve all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball May 5, 2016 (Daily MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Colin Rea took a no hitter into the 7th and a shutout into the 9th.He finished with 8 plus innings, 3 hits and 1 walk to earned the 5-3 decision over the Mets in San Diego.
Kevin Gausman threw 8 innings of 3 hit shutout ball, walking no Yankee batter. He did not get the decision but the Orioles won 1-0 in extra innings.
Trevor Story homered again and got two other hits, driving in 3 as the Rockies humiliated the Giants, 17-7.
Edwin Encarnacion drove in 6 runs, reached base 4 times and homered in the Blue Jays 12-2 blow out of Texas.
They all owned baseball on May 5, 2016.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 5, 2015
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I need to cut some things out of my life. Meanwhile Corey Kluber and Steven Matz are just fine and I take suggestions.
It is a overly cluttered episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Daniel Murphy, Steven Matz, Carlos Correa, Corey Kluber, Hernan Perez, Cesar Vargas, Marcus Semien and Colby Lewis all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball May 4, 2016 (Daily MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Daniel Murphy homered, doubled and singled twice in the Nationals 13-2 thrashing of the World Champion Royals.
Steven Matz shut out the Braves for 7 2/3 innings, allowing 2 hits and striking out 8 as the Mets rolled, 8-0.
Carlos Correa singled, tripled and homered, driving in a pair (and along with his teammate Altuve missed the cycle by a triple) and led the Astros to a 16-4 crushing of the Twins.
Corey Kluber threw a complete game 5 hit shutout, striking out 7 Tigers and earning the 4-0 decision in Cleveland.
They all owned baseball on May 4, 2016.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 4, 2016
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Would anyone be stunned if we found out Pablo Sandoval‘s shoulder surgery was faked to get him off the roster for the year? Meanwhile the Phillies are off to a fast start and have hope for 2017 and beyond.
It is an “Ow My Arm!” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Justin Smoak, Chris Carter, Jose Quintana, Matt Wisler, Danny Santana, Wilson Ramos and Michael Wacha all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball May 3, 2016 (Daily MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Justin Smoak hit a game tying homer in the bottom of the 9th and a walk off shot in the bottom of the 10th to give the Blue Jays a stunning 3-1 win over Texas.
Chris Carter homered twice in Milwaukee’s 5-4 victory over the Angels.
Jose Quintana held the Red Sox to one run on a solo homer, 4 hits and no walks over 8 strong innings to get the 4-1 decision for the White Sox.
Matt Wisler threw 8 innings of one hit shutout ball, walking just 2 and earning the 3-0 blanking for Atlanta.
They all owned baseball on May 3, 2016.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 3, 2016
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The Dodgers were in a position to build on a World Series title like never before in 1989. It looked like they were going to. Then the roof caved in with Kiki Jones.
It is a “What could have been” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Bartolo Colon, Brandon Crawford, A.J. Griffin, Robinson Cano, Jon Gray, Jordy Mercer, Edinson Volquez and Mike Trout all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball May 2, 2016 (Daily MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Bartolo Colon gave the Mets 8 shutout innings, striking out 7 Braves and getting the 4-1 victory.
Brandon Crawford went 2 for 5, knocking in 4 and hitting a come from behind homer that propelled the Giants past the Reds, 9-6.
A.J. Griffin struck out 9 Blue Jays in 6 innings and allowed only 1 run, earning the 2-1 decision for the Rangers.
Robinson Cano got 3 hits, including a double, and scored a pair in Seattle’s 4-3 win in Oakland.
They all owned baseball on May 2, 2016.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 2, 2016
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The Red Sox swept the Yankees. That always gives me reason to gloat. Meanwhile I see more reason to eliminate divisions.
And Soundcloud is pissing me off.
It is a “Best of Times and Worst of Times” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast
Clayton Kershaw, Nolan Arenado, Marcus Stroman, Brett Lawrie, Alex Rodriguez, Drew Pomeranz, Danny Salazar and Brandon Drury all added to their totals in Who Owned Baseball.
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Who Owned Baseball May 1, 2016 (Daily MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Clayton Kershaw threw a complete game 3 hit shutout, striking out 14 Padres along the way in the Dodgers razor thin 1-0 victory.
Nolan Arenado singled, homered, drove in three and showed some solid defense in the Rockies 6-3 victory over the Diamondbacks.
Marcus Stroman pitched 8 innings, allowing 3 hits, 1 run and 9 strikeouts. He would earn the 5-1 decision for the Blue Jays over Tampa Bay.
Brett Lawrie went 3 for 3 with a homer to lead the White Sox past Baltimore, 7-1.
They all owned baseball on May 1, 2016.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast Archives May 1, 2016 – May 31, 2016 (Episodes 1286 – 1316)
Paul Francis Sullivan (please call him Sully) does a podcast 365 days a year – unless it is a leap year – then he will do another 1. He has done a show everyday since Oct.24/2012. This to date represents a streak of 1285 days consecutively!
Past the CLICK TO READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY are episodes 1286 – 1316 of the Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 1, 2016
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It is Sunday and time for the SUNDAY REQUEST.
@sullybaseball Listen to your 11/5/2012 show when you promise to review the 2012 free agent signings 3 years later, i.e. now. #SundayRequest
— cubsfan (@cu8sfan) December 13, 2015
Good call.
Three years later we can have some perspective on some of the clear winners and losers of the Free Agent class before the 2013 season.
It is a “keep your promises” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
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Who Owned Baseball April 30, 2016 (Daily MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Michael Conforto continued his hot streak with 3 hits, including a homer, a 3 RBI to help the Mets past San Francisco, 6-5.
Jackie Bradley Jr.hit a double, walked and tripled twice, driving in 3 and scoring 2 as the Red Sox crushed the Yankees 8-0.
Francisco Liriano pitched into the 7th, finishing with 6 2/3 innings, 5 hits and 1 run and got the 5-1 decision for the Pirates over the Reds.
Wade Miley threw a complete game 5 hit shutout, walking none and striking out 4 Royals to earn the 6-0 victory in Seattle.
They all owned baseball on April 30, 2016.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 30, 2016
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I woke up on Friday to find out Dee Gordon was suspended for PEDs.
Let’s just say I have thoughts.
Adam Conley, Justin Bour, Felix Hernandez, Victor Martinez, Alex Wood, Freddie Freeman, Corey Kluber and Brad Miller all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball April 29, 2016 (Daily MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Adam Conley took a no hitter into the 8th and finished with 7 2/3 no hit shutout innings. The Marlins bullpen blew the no hitter and the shutout in the 9th but held on to the 6-3 win in Milwaukee.
Justin Bour went 3 for 3 with a pair of homers and 5 RBI to lead the Marlins in a wild and memorable 6-3 victory over the Brewers.
Felix Hernandez pitched into the 8th, finishing with 7 2/3 shutout innings, 5 hits and 3 walks, earning the ever so close 1-0 thriller for the Mariners against Kansas City.
Victor Martinez got four hits, including two homers, to propel the Tigers past Minnesota, 9-2.
They all owned baseball on April 29, 2016.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 29, 2016
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The A’s have so many holes in their lineup that just putting adequate hitters on the squad will be worth a few wins.
Maybe they should consider putting a deal together for Jay Bruce.
It is an “fix it now rather than later” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Manny Machado, Nick Markakis, Mychal Givens, Aaron Nola, Tanner Roark, Jonathan Villar and Hanley Ramirez all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball April 28, 2016 (Daily MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Manny Machado reached base three times and launched a grand slam, driving in 5 altogether, to lead Baltimore past the White Sox, 10-2.
Mychal Givens came out of the bullpen and got a key bases loaded strikeout to wiggle out of a jam. He would record an inning and a third of shutout ball, striking out 2 and earning the 10-2 decision for the Orioles over the White Sox.
Nick Markakis went 4 for 5, driving in 3 and led the Braves to a rare win, 5-3, in Boston.
Aaron Nola threw 7 shutout innings, allowing 2 hits, 1 walk and 7 strikeouts. He did not get the decision but set up Philadelphia’s 3-0 win in Washington.
They all owned baseball on April 28, 2016.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 28, 2016
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How bad ARE these Braves?
I knew they were going to stink. Did ANYONE predict this level of awful?
It is a “burn it to the ground” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Dustin Pedroia, Brandon Belt, Chris Tillman, Jeremy Hellickson, Alex Rodriguez, Matt Moore and Freddie Freeman all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball April 27, 2016 (Daily MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Dustin Pedroia cracked three hits, two of them homers and one of those being a grand slam as the Red Sox pounded the hapless Braves, 9-4.
Brandon Belt singled, doubled and homered, driving in 5 and helped the Giants finish their sweep of the Padres, 13-9.
Chris Tillman pitched a shutout into the 7th, finishing 6 2/3 innings, no runs, 2 hits, struck out 9 Rays and won the 3-1 match up for the Orioles.
Jeremy Hellickson threw 7 innings of 2 hit shutout ball, striking out 8 Nationals and earned the 3-0 decision for the Phillies.
They all owned baseball on April 27, 2016.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 27, 2016
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Why are we always stunned when overachieving teams regress? Or when underachieving teams improve the next year?
The White Sox, Rangers, Twins and Astros have all been teams with fluctuating expectations.
Enjoy this up and down episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Andrew McCutchen, Johnny Cueto, Robinson Cano, Rich Hill, James Shields, Ivan DeJesus and Jarrod Dyson all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball April 26, 2016 (Daily MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Andrew McCutchen launched a trio of homers, driving in 5 altogether and leading Pittsburgh to a 9-4 victory in Colorado.
Johnny Cueto earned his 100th career victory with a complete game 7 hit shutout, striking out 11 Padres for the 1-0 final in San Francisco.
Robinson Cano got two hits including a grand slam, driving in 6 as the Mariners rolled over Houston 11-1.
Rich Hill threw 7 shutout 4 hit innings, walking none and striking out 8 Tigers to earn the 5-1 decision for Oakland.
They all owned baseball on April 26, 2016.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 26, 2016
This is Mark Lemongello‘s 1978 Topps card. It has always been one of my favorite cards ever.
Little did I know that Mark’s story went from being an obscure pitcher for the Astros to being part of a caper that included his crooning 70’s singer cousin Peter Lemongello, arson and robbery.
It is a “Truth is WAY stranger than fiction” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast
Please enjoy Peter Lemongello and his Love 76 commercial.
And please enjoy Mark Lemongello losing his damn mind.
Nathan Eovaldi, Jeff Locke, Miguel Cabrera, Jean Segura, Julio Teheran, Michael Saunders and Jeremy Hazelbaker all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball April 25, 2016 (Daily MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Nathan Eovaldi started the game with 6 no hit innings, finishing with 7 shutout frames, allowing 2 hits, 2 walks and 6 strikeouts to lead the Yankees past Texas. 3-1.
Jeff Locke struck out 8 Rockies in 6 shutout innings in Coors Field and picked up the 6-1 decision for the Pirates.
Miguel Cabrera went 4 for 4 with a pair of homers, 11 total bases and 4 RBI as the Tigers topped Oakland, 7-3.
Jean Segura singled twice, doubled and homered, driving in 3 in the Diamondbacks wild 12-7 win over St. Louis.
They all owned baseball on April 25, 2016.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 25, 2016
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Why is there controversy about “the neighborhood play”? How can someone be against calling someone safe if the second baseman doesn’t touch the bag?
Also a listener sends me into a self esteem spiral and a wild day of baseball was experienced by all.
It is a “close enough” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Anthony Rizzo, Steven Souza Jr, Stephen Strasburg, Yordano Ventura, Paul Goldschmidt, Matt Boyd and Eduardo Nunez all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball April 24, 2016 (Daily MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Anthony Rizzo hit a pair of homers, driving in four and led the Cubs to a 9-0 drubbing of the Reds.
Steven Souza Jr. homered twice and drove in three to help the Rays pound the Yankees, 8-1.
Stephen Strasburg pitched into the 8th, striking out 10 Twins batters in 7 1/3 innings. He would not get the decision but the Nationals took the wild and sometimes surreal 16 inning marathon, 6-5.
Yordano Ventura threw 7 strong innings, allowing 3 hits and 1 run as Kansas City cruised past Baltimore, 6-1.
They all owned baseball on April 24, 2016.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 24, 2016
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It is Sunday and time for The Sunday Request
@sullybaseball With Corey Kluber‘s 2014 looking like a fluke, do the Indians still have enough rotation and bullpen depth to reach October?
— Zach Bush (@BushtheEnvelope) April 22, 2016
Man. Tough crowd. Just a few starts in and Corey Kluber is called a fluke? Yes, I think Cleveland has the pitching to turn the season around.
They are a Cleveland team! What could possible go wrong?
It is a river on fire episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast
Tanner Roark, Odubel Herrera, Troy Tulowitzki, Phil Hughes, Ryan Braun, Ian Desmond and YES, Corey Kluber all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball April 23, 2016 (Daily MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Tanner Roark struck out 15 Twins over 7 innings of 2 hit shutout ball and earned the 2-0 decision for Washington.
Corey Kluber got his first victory of the season with a decisive 8 innings, 2 hit, 1 run and 10 strikeout performance as the Indians rolled in Detroit, 10-1.
Odubel Herrera reached base 5 times, homered, scored 4 runs, drove in 2 and stole a pair of bases and helped Philadelphia win a wild one in Milwaukee, 10-6.
Troy Tulowitzki homered twice and added another hit to help lead Toronto past red hot Oakland, 9-3.
They all owned baseball on April 23, 2016.
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