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Who Owned Baseball June 2, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Joey Gallo had a remarkable first game. He walked, singled, doubled and hit a towering homer, scoring 3 times and driving in 4 as the red hot Rangers clobbered the White Sox, 15-2.
Andrew McCutchen got 4 hits including a double and a triple, scored twice and drove 2, helping the Pirates come from behind and beat San Francisco, 7-4.
Chris Archer set a Tampa Bay single game record with 15 strike outs while walking none and allowing just 6 hits and one run over 8 innings to top the Angels, 6-1.
Jordan Zimmermann pitched 8 strong innings, allowing just 6 hits and 1 walk as the Nationals became the first team to shutout the Blue Jays all season long with a 2-0 final in the opening game of a split double header.
They all owned baseball on June 2, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 2, 2015
The Blue Jays need to look at what the 1987 Giants did to become relevant: They overhauled their pitching staff midway through the season.
It is a Hum Baby North of the Border Episode 950 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Albert Pujols, Adrian Gonzalez, Michael Pineda, Jacob deGrom, Ubaldo Jimenez, Jaime Garcia, Ryan Flaherty and Nolan Arenado all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
Who Owned Baseball June 1, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Albert Pujols went 3 for 5 with a pair of homers and drove in 3 as the Angels topped Tampa Bay 7-3.
Adrian Gonzalez reached base 5 times, including a pair of doubles, as the Dodgers cruised to an 11-4 victory in Colorado.
Michael Pineda haunted his old team by pitching a shutout into the 7th and striking out 9 Mariner batters over his 6 plus innings and earning the 7-2 decision for the Yankees.
Jacob deGrom pitched 8 shutout innings, allowing 2 hits, no walks and 8 strikeouts, winning the 7-0 game for the Mets in San Diego.
They all owned baseball on June 1, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 1, 2015
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It is June 1 and the Rays, Yankees, Astros and Twins are all in first place. How the hell did that happen?
It is a play by play Episode 949 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Carlos Martinez, Martin Maldonado, Brian Dozier, John Danks, Vidal Nuno, Paul Goldschmidt, Adam Warren and Manny Machado all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
Who Owned Baseball May 31, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Carlos Martinez pitched an emotional game in honor of his late friend Oscar Tavares. He threw 7 shutout innings, allowing 1 hit, 3 walks and struck out 8 Dodger batters en route to a 3-1 decision in St. Louis.
Martin Maldonado reached base 6 times, hit a pair of doubles, caught all 17 innings and ended the marathon game with a walk off homer, giving the Brewers a 7-6 win over the Diamondbacks.
John Danks worked in and out of trouble, scattering 10 hits and a walk en route to a complete game, 6-0 shutout for the White Sox in Houston.
Brian Dozier scored three times on his 3 hits including two doubles and a key single in the Twins come from behind game winning rally in the 7th, leading to a 6-5 victory over Toronto.
They all owned baseball on May 31, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 31, 2015
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It is Sunday and time for the Sunday Request.
@sullybaseball Sunday request. Obviously nothing beats being at a MLB game but if you are not, which do you prefer? TV or radio?
— Mark Mackenzie (@twswbc1948) May 24, 2015
Radio or TV? It depends on the situation and who is doing the announcing.
I go over this while 3 ten year old boys play hide and seek in my house.
It is a play by play Episode 948 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Paul Goldschmidt, Carlos Beltran, Dallas Keuchel, Carlos Frias, Yoenis Cespedes, Ruben Tejada, Aaron Harang and Wei Yin Chen all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
Who Owned Baseball May 30, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Paul Goldschmidt went 3 for 5 with a pair of homers and 4 RBI, leading the Diamondbacks to a 7-3 win in Milwaukee.
Carlos Beltran singled and homered, driving in 3, helping the Yankees come from behind against Oakland, 5-3
Carlos Frias held the Cardinals to one unearned run over 7 innings and got the 5-1 victory for the Dodgers.
Dallas Keuchel pitched a complete game 4 hit shutout, striking out 11 White Sox batters and walking none for the 3-0 decision in Houston.
They all owned baseball on May 30, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 30, 2015
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Last night was strange in the big leagues.
The Mariners keep giving the ball to a closer who is having a terrible season and he was awful last night. Derrek Norris had a rotten night at the plate. And yet both were celebrating at the end!
Meanwhile in Little League, a nice friendly game turned petty because of one coach and competitive because of my nature!
It is a good sportsman Episode 947 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Josh Hamilton, Buster Posey, Taijuan Walker, Chad Bettis, Adam Lind, Cole Hamels, Hanley Ramirez and Trevor Bauer all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
Who Owned Baseball May 29, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
(Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News)
Josh Hamilton scored all three times he reached base, including his first 2 homers of the season, leading Texas past Boston, 7-4.
Buster Posey hit a 2 run homer in the first, an RBI double in the 8th and came around to score the Giants’ 4th run to help top Atlanta, 4-2.
Taijuan Walker struck out 8 and walked none in 8 shutout innings, allowing just 2 hits and beating the Indians 2-1 in Seattle.
Chad Bettis took a perfect game into the 7th and a no hitter into the 8th. He settled for 8 innings of 2 hit shutout ball, striking out 7 and walking no Phillies batter, getting the 4-1 win for the Rockies.
They all owned baseball on May 29, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 29, 2015
The Giants do a lot to honor the greats of their past, both from San Francisco and New York. There are a few names they should add and a couple of more numbers they could retire.
I record Episode 946 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast at AT&T Park among the seagulls.
3 guys named Chris (Sale, Iannetta and Heston) plus Andrew McCutchen, Nick Martinez, Shelby Miller, Brian McCann and Justin Upton all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
Who Owned Baseball May 28, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Chris Sale pitched into the 8th, allowing 4 hits and no walks over 7 2/3 shutout innings and struck out 12 Orioles along the way to get the 3-2 decision for the White Sox.
Chris Heston continued the Giants home shutout streak with 7 2/3 frames allowing 3 hits, 2 walks and striking out 7, earning the 7-0 victory over Atlanta.
Chris Iannetta doubled and hit a grand slam to help the Angels clobber the Tigers, 12-2.
Andrew McCutchen went 3-5 with a pair of doubles, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI, leading the red hot Pirates past San Diego 11-5.
They all owned baseball on May 28, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 28, 2015
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A Ryan Howard to the Cardinals deal could be interesting, if not practical.
Meanwhile the Dodgers continue to blow the chance to be pioneers in the internet world.
It is a look at the hypotheticals Episode 944 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Felix Hernandez, Noah Syndergaard, Chris Davis, Lucas Duda, Chris Archer, Jon Lester, Dustin Pedroia and Todd Frazier all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
Who Owned Baseball May 27, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
Kim Klement, USA TODAY Sports
Felix Hernandez was the first pitcher to reach the 8 win mark with a complete game 4 hit shutout of the Rays, walking 1 and striking out 8 leading to a 3-0 Seattle final.
Noah Syndergaard dominated with his arm and his bat. He went 7 1/3 innings of shutout ball, allowing only 6 hits and walked none. At the plate he went 3 for 3 with a home run, taking complete control of the Mets 7-0 thrashing of Philadelphia.
Chris Davis homered twice, including a tie breaking shot in the 8th, driving in 3 runs for the Orioles 5-4 win over Houston.
Lucas Duda smacked a double and 2 homers in the Mets 7-0 victory over the Phillies.
They all owned baseball on May 27, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 27, 2015
Robert Sabo – NY Daily News
The entire American League East is bunched together in mediocrity. Why not make an improvement NOW and be better for 2/3 of the season?
It is an act NOW not later Episode 943 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Josh Donaldson, David Price, Addison Russell, Clayton Kershaw, Evan Longoria, Jesse Chavez, Ben Revere and Chris Rusin all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
Who Owned Baseball May 26, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Josh Donaldson scored all 5 times he reached base, doubling and hitting 2 homers. His second shot was a walk off 3 run homer that gave the Blue Jays a 10-9 victory over Chicago.
David Price threw 7 shutout innings, allowing 5 hits and 1 walk, earning the razor thin 1-0 decision for the Tigers in Oakland.
Addison Russell went 3 for 4 with 2 doubles, the second was the walk off hit, leading the Cubs past Washington, 3-2.
Clayton Kershaw threw 7 shutout innings, allowing just 4 hits, walking none and striking out 10 Atlanta batters as the Dodgers rolled, 8-0.
They all owned baseball on May 26, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 26, 2015
Alejandro A. Alvarez – Philly.com
Ruben Amaro Jr might have been making some valid points, but does it matter? Phillies fans neither have faith in him nor do they trust him.
That plus Camo Uniform talk on Episode 942 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Drew Hutchison, Nori Aoki, Chase Headley, Carlos Martinez, George Springer, Jake Odorizzi and Khris Davis all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
Who Owned Baseball May 25, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
Corey Sipkin – NY Daily News
Chase Headley reached base 4 times, driving in 3, including a 2 run homer and a double as the Yankees got a much needed laugher 14-1 win over the Royals.
Nori Aoki got on base 4 times, scoring 2, driving in 2, stealing a base and homering as the Giants came from behind to top Milwaukee 8-4.
Drew Hutchinson pitched a brilliant 4 hit, no walk, 8 strikeout, 6-0 complete game shutout of the White Sox in Toronto.
Carlos Martinez blanked Arizona over 7 shutout innings, striking out 8 along the way. The bullpen would blow his lead but the Cardinals would walk off 3-2 winners in the 10th.
They all owned baseball on May 25, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 25, 2015
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I make my choices for MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and manager of the year at the 1/3 mark of the season.
Why the hell is John Gibbons on the list?
Find out why on Episode 941 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Justin Upton, Chad Bettis, Kyle Gibson, Brian Dozier, Miguel Cabrera, Jorge Soler and Jason Hammel all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
My choices for the awards at the 1/3 Mark
AL MVP – Nelson Cruz, Mariners
NL MVP – Bryce Harper, Nationals
AL Cy Young – Dallas Keuchel, Astros
NL Cy Young – Max Scherzer, Nationals
AL Rookie of the Year – James McCann, Tigers
NL Rookie of the Year – Joc Pederson, Dodgers
AL Manager of the Year – John Gibbons, Blue Jays
NL Manager of the Year – Bruce Bochy, Giants
Who Owned Baseball May 24, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
(Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
Justin Upton homered and doubled, driving in 6 runs in the first two innings and led the Padres to a 11-3 laugher against the Dodgers.
Chad Bettis threw a shutout into the 9th, finishing with 8 1/3 innings, 6 hits, 2 runs and 7 strikeouts, leading the Rockies past the red hot Giants, 11-2.
Brian Dozier homered twice, driving in 4 runs as the Twins topped the White Sox, 8-1.
Kyle Gibson pitched 8 innings, allowing 4 hits and 8 strikeouts while walking no White Sox batter, getting an 8-1 decision for the Twins.
They all owned baseball on May 24, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 24, 2015
Sony Pictures
It seems like every topic I am bringing up today could have been covered in 2012. So why not use the poster?
Either way it is time for The Sunday Request.
Hey @sullybaseball what is your take on this Marlins mess?!?
— Jonathan Baylis (@JonathanBaylis) May 23, 2015
Ahhhh the Marlins mess. I always get fooled by them with my optimism and then get fascinated by the slow motion car crash it becomes.
It is a “Record this before Loria fires me!” Episode 940 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Anthony Rizzo, Mike Napoli, Corey Kluber, Mike Bolsinger, Carlos Gomez, Erick Aybar, Anthony DeSclafani and Mike Wright all owned baseball yesterdayall added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
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Who Owned Baseball May 23, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
Chicago Sun Times
Anthony Rizzo doubled and hit a 3 run homer in the top of the 9th, finishing with 6 RBI altogether, leading the Cubs to a 9-6 victory in Arizona.
Mike Napoli got on base 3 times including a pair of homers, giving the Red Sox an 8-3 win against the Angels.
Mike Bolsinger threw 8 shutout innings, allowing 1 hit and no walks while striking out 8, earning the 2-0 decision for the Dodgers against San Diego.
Corey Kluber pitched 8 innings, allowing just 1 run, striking out 7 while walking no Reds batters as the Indians won 2-1.
They all owned baseball on May 23, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 23, 2015
Writer, humorist and a woman who tolerates A’s pitcher Sean Doolittle, Eireann (sic) Dolan appears on the podcast to discuss the Face of MLB, fans and frozen yogurt.
That and more on Episode 939 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Kendrys Morales, Jeff Samardzjia, Gerrit Cole & Paul Goldschmidt, Chris Colabello, Phil Hughes, DJ LeMahieu and Andrew Cashner all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
Who Owned Baseball May 22, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
John Sleezer – KC Times ( JSleezer@kcstar.com )
Kendrys Morales went 3 for 5 with a pair of homers and 5 RBI as the Royals became the best team in baseball with a 5-0 shutout of the Cardinals.
Jeff Samardzjia pitched 8 solid innings, striking out 9 and walking just one Minnesota batter, earning the 3-2 decision for the White Sox.
Gerrit Cole pitched into the 9th, striking out 10 in 8 1/3 innings, walking 1 and allowing just 1 unearned run, beating the Mets 4-1 in Pittsburgh.
Paul Goldschmidt reached base 4 times, stole a pair and hit a 2 out, 2 run, 2 strike game tying homer in the 10th inning that set up Arizona’s 5-4 victory against the Cubs.
They all owned baseball on May 22, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 22, 2015
REUTERS/USA Today Sports/Rick Osentoski
Wait are the Twins good? Are the Astros and Rays contenders? Is the American League even more wide open than I thought?
It is a totally unpredictable league Episode 938 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Jacob deGrom, Michael McKenry, R.A. Dickey, Mike Aviles, Jaime Garcia, Martin Prado, Clay Buchholz and David Freese all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
Who Owned Baseball May 21, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
Andrew Savulich – NY Daily News
Jacob deGrom pitched 8 shutout innings, allowing just 1 hit, no walks and 11 strikeouts in the Mets dominating 5-0 victory over St. Louis.
Michael McKenry hit a go ahead homer while reaching base 4 times as the Rockies topped the Phillies, 7-3.
R. A. Dickey pitched a complete game victory allowing 5 hits and striking out 7 as the Blue Jays beat the Angels 8-4.
Mike Aviles went 4-5 with a homer to help the Indians top the White Sox, 5-2.
They all owned baseball on May 21, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 21, 2015
World Wide Pants
Gar Ryness, aka The Batting Stance Guy, joins the podcast to talk about his appearance on Late Show with David Letterman.
It is a “Remembering sitting with the King” Episode 937 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Dallas Keuchel, Buster Posey, Tim Lincecum, Mike Trout, Adam Jones, Tyson Ross, Joe Kelly and Andrew McCutchen all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
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Who Owned Baseball May 20, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
Melissa Phillip – Houston Chronicle
Dallas Keuchel pitched 7 strong innings, allowing only an unearned run and 6 hits, getting the 6-1 win for the Astros over the A’s.
Tim Lincecum shut the Dodgers out for 7 iinings with 3 hits and no walks and got the 4-0 decision in San Francisco.
Mike Trout reached base 4 times including a homer, and scored 3 runs, helping the Angels sneak past Toronto 4-3.
Buster Posey scored the first run and hit a back breaking 2 run homer, along with a single and a double, leading the Giants to a 4-0 victory over the rival Dodgers.
They all owned baseball on May 20, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 20, 2015
Worldwide Pants
Saluting David Letterman and breaking down nostalgia. Basically Ken Griffey Jr and David Letterman will always be the best for me because of when they have their peaks.
Plus I rant about pinch running on Episode 936 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Randall Grichuk, Jimmy Nelson, Colby Rasmus, Trevor Bauer, Mark Teixeira, Chris Coghlan, Jason Hammel and Aaron Sanchez all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
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Who Owned Baseball May 19, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Randall Grichuk bounced back from a poor Monday to triple and hit a pair of doubles, scoring one and driving in 3 as St. Louis clobbered the Mets, 10-2.
Colby Rasmus homered and doubled, scoring a pair and driving in 2, helping the Astros take down Oakland, 6-4.
Trevor Bauer gave the Indians another terrific pitching performance, going into the 8th and finishing with 7 1/3 innings with 4 hits, 1 run and 7 strikeouts, beating the White Sox 3-1.
Jimmy Nelson allowed just 3 hits, 4 walks and 1 run over 8 innings, earning the 8-1 decision for the Brewers in Detroit.
They all owned baseball on May 19, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 19, 2015
Robert Mayer, USA TODAY Sports
The Dan Jennings signing shows some disturbing trends in managerial hires. Also I pay tribute to my dad on his birthday.
It is an inclusive Episode 935 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Matt Harvey, Carlos Gomez, Chris Sale, Jose Bautista, Corey Kluber, Dan Haren. Chris Iannetta and DJ LeMahieu all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
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