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Who Owned Baseball May 3, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Tim Lincecum not only gave the Giants 8 innings of 3 hit shutout ball, walking only one batter and earning the 5-0 decision over the Angels, but he got on base 3 times with a walk and 2 hits.
Justin Upton homered and hit a pair of doubles, driving in 3 and scoring twice, helping the Padres win an 8-6 slugfest against the Rockies.
Sonny Gray pitched shutout ball into the 7th, allowing only 2 hits while striking out 10 and got credit for the 7-1 A’s win in Texas.
Evan Gattis hit 2 homers and drove in 4. The second homer put the Astros up for good, 7-6, as they topped Seattle and pushed their winning streak to 10 games.
They all owned baseball on May 3, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 3, 2015
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It is Sunday and time for The Sunday Request.
@sullybaseball Red Sox v Rays attendance at the Trop has dropped considerably. I would love to know your ideas why. http://t.co/lbxuHIRq0K
— TBBaseballMarket (@TBBaseballMkt) April 21, 2015
Michael Lortz, the creator of Tampa Bay Baseball Market joins the podcast to talk about Tropicana Field and the potential future of the Rays. Mike is a Rays fan who wants the team to stay. He breaks down the potential ways the fan base could grow.
It is a save the team Episode 922 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
David Price, Kyle Blanks, Tim Huson, Jean Segura, Francisco Liriano, Andrelton Simmons, Wade Miley and Nelson Cruz all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
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Who Owned Baseball May 2, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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David Price threw a 2-1 complete game Tigers victory against the rival Kansas City Royals, allowing just 5 hits, 1 run and walked none.
Kyle Blanks got 4 hits, including a double and a homer, scored twice and drove in three to help the Rangers beat the A’s 8-7 in 10.
Tim Hudson pitched into the 9th, finishing with 8 plus innings, 2 hits and 3 runs, leading the Giants to a dramatic 5-4 win over the Angels.
Jean Segura got 4 hits, including a triple, stole a base, drove in a pair and scored, helping Milwaukee top the Cubs, 6-1.
They all owned baseball on May 2, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 2, 2015
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CONGRATS TO ALEX RODRIGUEZ!!!
HOME RUN 660! TYING WILLIE MAYS!
If the Yankees won’t do that for someone who has done everything right in 2015, I will!
It is episode 921 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Marcell Ozuna, Jon Lester, Michael Brantley, Kyle Gibson, Joey Votto, Max Scherzer, Logan Morrison and Colby Lewis all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
Who Owned Baseball May 1, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Marcell Ozuna reached base 5 times, getting 3 doubles and driving home the winning run with a walk off hit as the Marlins topped Philadelphia 4-3.
Jon Lester earned his first Cubs victory with 7 shutout frames, allowing 3 hits and sneaking past Milwaukee, 1-0.
Michael Brantley got 2 hits, including a go ahead 2 run homer, to help the Indians win 9-4 against Toronto.
Kyle Gibson threw 8 shutout four hit innings, walking 1 White Sox batter and winning the 1-0 pitchers duel in Minnesota.
They all owned baseball on April 30, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 1, 2015
Former All Star pitcher Don Stanhouse joins the podcast today.
In this part of our conversation, Don talks about his days with the Texas Rangers and the Montreal Expos and the many interesting colorful managers he played for.
It is episode 920 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Mike Trout, Danny Duffy, Matt Adams, Mike Leake, Michael Brantley, James Paxton and Darin Ruf all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
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Who Owned Baseball April 30, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Mike Trout reached base 4 times, doubled, scored a pair, stole a base and made a dramatic leaping bases loaded 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th game saving catch to ice the Angels 6-5 win in Oakland.
Danny Duffy pitched 7 strong innings, allowing just 1 run and 2 walks while striking out 7 Detroit batters, earning the inter division victory for the Royals, 8-1.
Matt Adams went 3-5 with a homer and 3 RBI, helping the Cardinals slug the Phillies, 9-3.
Mike Leake threw 8 shutout frames, allowing just 2 hits as the Reds topped Atlanta, 5-1.
They all owned baseball on April 30, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 30, 2015
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The Astros Magic Number is 138. How much is that real? I don’t know but for young fans this is already the best team they have ever seen.
That and I ponder my place in the universe on episode 919 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Dallas Keuchel, Miguel Cabrera, Josh Collmenter, Ryan Braun, Michael Cuddyer, Trevor Plouffe and Andrew Cashner all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
Who Owned Baseball April 29, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Dallas Keuchel dominated the Padres for 8 innings, allowing just 3 hits, no walks and 1 run as the Astros won 7-2.
Miguel Cabrera doubled and hit a pair of homers, driving in 4 and leading the Tigers to a 10-7 win over Minnesota.
Josh Collmenter pitched 8 innings, letting up 5 hits, 1 unearned run and no walks, getting the 8-1 decision for Arizona over Colorado.
Ryan Braun got 3 hits including a solo homer and a grand slam, helping the Brewers beat the Reds 8-3.
They all owned baseball on April 29, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 29, 2015
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The Orioles are about to play a game in a completely empty Camden Yards because of the unrest in Baltimore.
I think a more positive solution could be less than an hour’s drive West in Frederick Maryland.
That and Tanaka and Buchholz thoughts on episode 918 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Madison Bumgarner, Sonny Gray, Jose Altuve, Dan Uggla, Freddie Freeman, Anibal Sanchez, Clayton Kershaw and Brandon Moss all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
Who Owned Baseball April 28, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Jose Altuve went 4-6 with 2 doubles, an RBI 2 runs scored and a stolen base, leading the Astros to a 14-3 laugher in San Diego.
Sonny Gray went 8 innings, giving up just 2 runs and won his third game for the A’s in 2015, 6-2 over the Angels.
Dan Uggla got three hits including a triple and a dramatic 3 run 9th inning come from behind homer that capped Washington’s mind boggling 13-12 comeback in Atlanta.
Madison Bumgarner gave the Giants 8 terrific innings, striking out 9, walking one and allowing a single run, beating the Dodgers in a tense 2-1 pitchers duel.
They all owned baseball on April 28, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 28, 2015
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It is early in the season, but not TOO early to think about how the Red Sox should adjust their pitching staff.
Also I remind everyone my thoughts about the DH and my brother Ted.
All this on episode 917 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Joc Pederson, Jose Iglesias, Taijuan Walker, Jason Hammel, Jordan Schafer, Yangervis Solarte and Jarred Cosart all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
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Who Owned Baseball April 27, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Joc Pederson homered, doubled, walked, scored twice, drove in 2 and saved a run with a highlight reel catch as the Dodgers beat their rival Giants, 8-3.
Jose Iglesias singled, tripled and homered, helping the Tigers jump out to a big lead which they held on to, 5-4, in Minnesota.
Jason Hammel pitched 8 shutout innings, walking none, and allowing just 4 hits and striking out 7 Pirates batters, earning the 4-0 decision for the Cubs.
Taijuan Walker pitched 7 strong innings, allowing just an unearned run, 6 hits and one walk, winning the 3-1 game for the Mariners in Texas.
They all owned baseball on April 27 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 27, 2015
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Today I am playing part 2 of my conversation with comedian, White Sox fan and pioneering podcaster Jimmy Pardo.
We talked about why we didn’t follow the most popular players on our teams, thoughts of US Cellular Field and the most frustrating autograph story ever.
All this on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Miguel Cabrera, Chris Archer, Derek Norris, Francisco Liriano, Hanley Ramirez, Scott Baker and Freddie Freeman all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
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Who Owned Baseball April 26, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Chris Archer threw 7 shutout innings, allowing 2 hits and 1 walk while striking out 7, earning the 5-1 decision and completing the Rays sweep of Toronto.
Miguel Cabrera went 3-4 with a homer and a sacrifice fly, driving in 3 runs and scoring a pair as Detroit beat Cleveland, 8-6.
Francisco Liriano threw shutout ball into the 7th, allowing 2 hits while striking out 7. His Pirates rolled over Arizona, 8-0.
Derek Norris doubled and homered, driving in a pair, leading the Padres past the Dodgers, 3-1.
They all owned baseball on April 26, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 26, 2015
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The AL East is wide open and Rangers fans need to welcome Josh Hamilton back with open arms.
That and more on Episode 915 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Matt Harvey, Angel Pagan, Wei-Yin Chen, Jimmy Paredes, Justin Upton, Michael Brantley, Rubby De La Rosa and Daniel Norris all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
Who Owned Baseball April 25, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Matt Harvey nearly went the distance, pitching 8 2/3 dominant innings, allowing just 5 hits, 2 runs and 2 walks while striking out 7 Yankees and giving the Mets an 8-2 victory.
Angel Pagan collected 4 hits, including a double and a key single in the Giants game winning 11th inning rally as they topped Colorado 5-4.
Wei-Yin Chen pitched 8 innings, allowing just 4 hits and 2 runs and 1 walk. The bullpen would blow his lead but the Orioles would come back to win, 5-4 in 10 against the Red Sox.
Jimmy Paredes hit 2 singles, a double, a homer, driving in 2 and scoring 2, helping set up the Orioles come from behind 10th inning walk off win, 5-4 against Boston.
They all owned baseball on April 25, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 25, 2015
Comedian and friend of the podcast Nick Stevens is the guest today.
We talked about the state of the Red Sox, our mutual confusion of why they signed Pablo Sandoval and reminded ourselves about the term “Deli Flowers.”
It is two old Red Sox fan friends yapping on episode 914 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast..
Dallas Keuchel, Mark Teixeria, Aaron Harang, Anthony Rizzo, Billy Hamilton, Andrew Cashner and Scott Kazmir all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
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Who Owned Baseball April 24, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Mark Teixeira homered twice, driving in 4 runs and helped the Yankees stop the Mets winning streak, 6-1 in the Bronx.
Dallas Keuchel gave the Astros 9 shutout innings, allowing just 2 hits and 2 walks. The Astros bats were silent and the game went into extra innings. The Astros would hold on after a wild 10th and 11th inning game them a 5-4 win in Oakland.
Anthony Rizzo reached base 4 times, doubled, hit a game tying 2 run homer and scored a pair, including the go ahead run in the 11th as the Cubs topped the Reds, 7-3.
Aaron Harang held Atlanta hitless into the 5th and pitched 8 shutout innings, surrendering just 2 hits and 1 walk. He would not get a decision but the Phillies walked off 1-0 winners over the Braves.
They all owned baseball on April 24, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 24, 2015
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Celebrating and being flamboyant is bad for the integrity of the game.
Brushback pitches and brawls are good old fashioned hard nosed baseball.
Let’s just say I have some issues with that “traditional logic.”
Changing the ways we thing on episode 913 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast..
Daniel Murphy, David Phelps, Jacoby Ellsbury, Masahiro Tanaka, Howie Kendrick, Max Scherzer, Manny Machado and Chris Sale all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
Who Owned Baseball April 23, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Daniel Murphy got the Mets on the board early with a 3 run double and added an insurance run with an RBI single in the 7th to extend their winning streak to 10 with a 6-3 final over Atlanta.
David Phelps gave the Marlins a much needed with with 7 shutout innings, allowing just 3 hits and 2 walks and got the 9-1 decision in Philadelphia.
Jacoby Ellsbury hustled to force a double, reached base two other times, stole a base and scored both Yankee runs to win a tight 2-1 victory in Detroit.
Masahiro Tanaka gave the Yankees another good outing, pitching into the 7th, keeping the mighty Tiger bats to only 3 hits and 1 run over 6 1/3 innings. He did not get the decision but the Yankees prevailed, 2-1.
They all owned baseball on April 23, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 23, 2015
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Chris Rock gave a hilarious if depressing rant about the lack of interest of African Americans on baseball. And along the way made some interesting observations about nostalgia.
I can’t speak for being African American. But I can say that baseball needs to build on a solid foundation to open its appeal and maybe not be so afraid to have fun.
I recounted and it is episode 912 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast..
Johnny Cueto, Sonny Gray, Kolten Wong, Devon Travis, Jimmy Nelson, Roberto Hernandez, A.J. Pierzynski and Dustin Pedroia all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
Here is Chris Rock’s Rant from HBO Sports.
Who Owned Baseball April 22, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Johnny Cueto threw 8 dominant innings, allowing just 5 hits and 2 walks and 1 run. He got the 2-1 decision for the Reds in Milwaukee.
Sonny Gray stopped an Angels lineup that the night before bombarded Oakland. He went 7 innings, giving up 2 hits while striking out 7 as the A’s rolled 9-2.
Kolten Wong singled, doubled and homered, driving in 3 and provided some highlight reel defense, helping the Cardinals take a wild 7-5 game in Washington.
Devon Travis hit a 2 run homer to give the Blue Jays the lead for good and added a second hit in a 4-2 win over Baltimore.
They all owned baseball on April 22, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 22, 2015
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Are the Mets a team sprinting a marathon or are they for real?
And why does Joey Votto remind me of Brad Pitt in Troy?
It is a pace yourself episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast..
Zack Cozart, Edwin Encarnacion, Jonathon Niese, Hector Santiago, Elian Herrera, Jose Abreu, Chris Archer and Chase Anderson all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
Who Owned Baseball April 21, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Zack Cozart went 3-5 with a pair of homers, a stolen base and 3 RBI and 3 runs scored in the wild 16-10 slugfest Reds victory in Milwaukee.
Edwin Encarnacion homered twice in the tense 13-6 Blue Jays win over Baltimore.
Jonathon Niese pitched into the 7th, allowing 1 run on a solo homer and just 3 other hits, helping the Mets to their 9th straight win in a 7-1 blow out of the Braves.
Hector Santiago pitched 6 strong innings, allowing 3 hits and striking out 8, earning the 14-1 decision for the Angels over their division rival A’s.
They all owned baseball on April 21, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 21, 2015
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Bryan Price goes on a wild profanity filled tirade. But while he apologized for the tone, he still doesn’t understand the main underlying problem with his rant.
Meanwhile I am nervous for Marlins manager Mike Redmond’s job security and I remember the opening of Field of Dreams.
If you build Episode 907 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast. they will come.
Alfredo Simon, Luis Valbuena, Matt Kemp, Anthony DeSclafani, Andrew McCutchen, A. J. Burnett, Robinson Cano and Trevor Bauer all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
Who Owned Baseball April 20, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Luis Valbuena hit a pair of homers, driving in 3, including a go ahead shot in the 8th leading the Astros to a 7-5 win in Seattle.
Matt Kemp led a torrid San Diego attack with 3 hits, including a double, 3 runs scored and 4 RBI in a 14-3 laugher in Colorado.
Alfredo Simon pitched into the 8th inning, striking out 7, walking none and allowing a single run, winning a 2-1 pitchers duel over the Yankees in Detroit.
Anthony DeSclafani pitched 8 shutout innings, allowing 2 hits and 1 walk, striking out 5, earning the 6-1 decision for the Reds over Milwaukee.
They all owned baseball on April 20, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 20, 2015
Part 2 of my conversation with Eireann Dolan, writer, humorist and girlfriend of A’s pitcher Sean Doolittle. We talk about what happens after a game and their experience at the All Star Game.
Plus there is an explanation for the photo above.
It is the behind the scenes look at baseball Episode 906 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Nelson Cruz, Stephen Strasburg, Scott Van Sluke, Shane Greene, Scott Kazmir, Mike Leake, Steven Souza Jr. and Giancarlo Stanton all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
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Who Owned Baseball April 19, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Stephen Strasburg pitched into the 8th, allowing just 5 hits and 1 run while striking out 7 Phillies in 7 1/3 innings. He warned the 4-1 decision for Washington.
Scott Van Slyke led the red hot Dodgers to a 7-0 drubbing of the Rockies with a pair of doubles and a homer, driving in 3 and scoring a pair.
Shane Greene gave the Tigers another solid start, going 7 innings, allowing just 1 run and improving his record to 3-0 in a 9-1 blowout of the White Sox.
Nelson Cruz got three hits, including a pair of homers and a walk off single, driving in 5 runs as the Mariners erased a 10-5 hole and walked off 11-10 winners over Texas.
They all owned baseball on April 19, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 19, 2015
It is Sunday and time for The Sunday Request
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@sullybaseball This or a Red Sox 2015 WS win? Star Wars: The Force Awakens Official Teaser #2 https://t.co/Hi3qgFneS7 via @YouTube
— Pete McKenzie (@PeteMcKenzie) April 16, 2015
Oh man… a Red Sox title or a Good Star Wars movie? That is a debate that brings back memories of both 1983 and 199.
The Force is With Me on Episode 908 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Odubel Herrera, Chris Heston, Josh Donaldson, Felix Hernandez, David Ortiz, C. J. Wilson and Zack Cozart all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
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