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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 2, 2014
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Tim Lincecum, Seth Smith, Eduardo Nunez, Rick Porcello, Hiroki Kuroda, Cody Asche, Wade Miley and Conor Gillaspie all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July 1st) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014
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Seth Smith was a triple shy of being the first Padres hitter to hit for the cycle. He would reach base 4 times, finish 3-4 in the 8-2 laugher against the Reds.
Eduardo Nunez reached base 4 times, homered, scored 3 runs and drove in a pair, helping the Twins blow out the Royals, 10-2.
Rick Porcello threw the first complete game shutout without a walk nor strikeout since 1989. He allowed 4 Oakland hits as the Tigers won 3-0.
Tim Lincecum followed up his no hitter with 8 innings of 4 hit shutout ball, earning the 5-0 victory over St. Louis in San Francisco.
They owned baseball on July 1, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 1, 2014
Troy Taormina, USA TODAY Sports
The Astros front office leak is interesting, but its contents shouldn’t be surprising to anyone!
Best thing we found out is they were essentially playing fantasy baseball.
That and more on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Jake Arrieta, Rajai Davis, Ubaldo Jimenez, Ryan Zimmerman, Mat Latos, George Springer, Curtis Granderson and Corey Kluber all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (June 30th) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014
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Jake Arrieta threw a no hitter into the 8th inning, finishing with 7 1/3 innings of 1 hit, 1 walk and 10 strikeout ball, earning the 2-0 win for the Cubs in Boston.
Ubaldo Jimenez gave the Orioles 8 innings, allowing just 4 hits and 1 unearned run, getting the 7-1 victory for the Orioles against the Rangers.
Ryan Zimmerman went 3-4 with a pair of doubles, scored twice and drove in a run, helping the Nationals past the Rockies, 7-3.
Rajai Davis got 2 hits, including a walk off come from behind grand slam that gave the Tigers a stunning 5-4 triumph over the A’s.
They owned baseball on June 30, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 30, 2014
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For the past month, no team has been hotter than the Cincinnati Reds.
Their pitching is incredibly deep and now they are starting to hit. A great second half is not out of the question.
That and an exhausting weekend of baseball on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Felix Hernandez, Homer Bailey, Matt Joyce, Pedro Alvarez, Carlos Beltran, Tim Hudson, Mark Buehrle and Marlon Byrd all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (June 29th) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014
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Felix Hernandez threw his 9th straight start of at least 7 innings and at most 2 earned runs. Today’s game was 8 innings of 1 hit, 9 strikeout shutout ball of the Indians, earning the 3-0 win for the surging Mariners.
Homer Bailey made a bid for his third career no hitter. He finished with a 3 hit complete game shutout and a 4-0 victory for the Reds in San Francisco.
Matt Joyce missed the cycle by a triple, went 5-6 with 4 RBI, 3 runs scored and a pair of homers as the Rays offense went berzerk on the Orioles, 12-7.
Pedro Alvarez went 2-4 with a 3 run homer, helping the Pirates past the Mets, 5-2.
They owned baseball on June 29, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 29, 2014
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The bad news for the Giants is they are in the middle of a historic free fall.
The good news is they have half a season to right the ship. First move they need to make? Remove Sergio Romo from the closer role.
It is a “Don’t Panic or Panik” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Josh Tomlin, Ian Kinsler, Zack Greinke, Anthony Rendon, Masahiro Tanaka, Nick Markakis, Matt Cain andLuis Valbuena all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (June 28th) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014
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Josh Tomlin threw a complete game 1 hit shutout, striking out 11 and walking no Seattle Mariners, taking the game 5-0 for Cleveland.
Ian Kinsler hit a 2 out, 3 run homer in the top of the 9th that turned a 2-1 Astros lead into a 4-2 Detroit advantage and eventually a 4-3 final.
Zack Greinke held the Cardinals to 4 hits, 1 run on a solo homer, and walked none while striking out 10, as the Dodgers cruised to a 9-1 victory.
Anthony Rendon went 3-4, missing the cycle by a homer, and helped the Nationals beat the Cubs 7-2.
They owned baseball on June 28, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 28, 2014
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The Red Sox lost to the Yankees best (Vidal Nuno, read with sarcastic tone) pitcher yesterday. It might be time to declare this World Series defense dead.
That might be what saves the 2015 season.
It is a glass half full AND empty episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Jose Abreu, Freddie Freeman, Johnny Cueto, Chris Tillman, C. J. Cron, Adam LaRoche and Tyson Ross all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (June 27th) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014
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Jose Abreu homered twice and walked , leading the White Sox past the Blue Jays 5-4.
Chris Tillman pitched 8 strong innings, letting up just 4 hits and 1 run, earning the 4-1 decision for the Orioles over the Rays.
Freddie Freeman went 3-5 with a double and a 3 run homer, driving in all of Atlanta’s runs in their 4-2 victory in Philadelphia.
Johnny Cueto shut down the Giants bats, pitching into the 9th inning and finishing with 8 1/3 innings of 3 hit ball as the Reds won 6-2.
They owned baseball on June 27, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 27, 2014
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An intense pennant race or NLCS between the Giants and Dodgers is just what baseball needs right now. And the recent San Francisco slump and Los Angeles surge could make that happen this year!
It is a West Coast Bias episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Chase Utley, Jose Reyes, Mike Leake, Rick Porcello, Ryan Wheeler, Joe Mauer and Adam Wainwright all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (June 26th) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014
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Chase Utley went 3 for 7 wuth 3 runs batted in including a 2 run, walk off 14th inning homer that sealed the 5-3 Phillies victory over Miami.
Jose Reyes finished 4 for 5 with 2 runs scored, a triple and a run batted in, leading the Blue Jays in the 7-0 blanking of the White Sox.
Mike Leake was masterful with 8 innings of 4 hit, 1 run, 12 strikeout ball. He walked only one Giant and earned the 3-1 decision for Cincinnati.
Rick Porcello threw the first complete game shutout of his career, letting up just 3 hits and walked just three Rangers as Detroit won 6-0.
They owned baseball on June 26, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 26, 2014
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Tim Lincecum is one of the most loved sports figures in San Francisco history. And the things he is putting on his resume are usually reserved for Hall of Famers. What will Lincecum’s legacy be?
He very well may have a similar legend as another pitcher who is beloved in Southern California.
Those kind of thoughts fill today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Tim Lincecum, David Price, Scooter Gennett, Michael Brantley, Charlie Morton, Hector Noesi, Jose Reyes and Marlon Byrd all owned baseball yesterday all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (June 25th) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014
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Tim Lincecum became the second pitcher in Giants history to throw two no hitters, pitching a 4-0 masterpiece against the San Diego Padres.
David Price threw a shutout into the 9th, finished with 8 1/3 innings, 1 run on 5 hits while striking out 11 Pirates, earning the 5-1 win in Tampa Bay.
Scooter Gennett got a pair of hits, scored a pair of runs and drove in 5, thanks in part to his grand slam, as the Brewers clobbered the Nationals, 9-2.
Michael Brantley got on base 3 times including a pair of triples, scoring twice and driving in a pair and helping Cleveland top the Diamondbacks, 6-1.
They owned baseball on June 25, 2014.
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The Most Recent No Hitter For Each Franchise (Updated For Tim Lincecum, June 25, 2014)
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Is Tim Lincecum done? NOT TODAY!
The Giants needed to have a decent pitching performance and give their bullpen a break. What did they get? A masterpiece from Tim Lincecum. For the second straight season, Giant fans can say “Tim is not a Cy Young contender anymore, but at least he gave us a no hitter this year.)
The list of Giants pitchers with more than one no hitter? It is short but impressive:
Christy Mathewson
Tim Lincecum
Good company to be in.
And like last year, Lincecum did it against the Padres, the only remaining franchise without a no hitter.
(Yes, I know, the Washington Nationals haven’t had a no hitter either. They had no hitters when they were the Montreal Expos.)
It is time to update my list!
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 25, 2014
Should MLB ban chewing tobacco? Of course they should! How is this even an issue?
That question and more on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Gerardo Parra, Kyle Seager, Clayton Kershaw, Jose Quintana, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Carlos Santana, Yovani Gallardo and Danny Duffy all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (June 24th) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014
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Gerardo Parra got on base 6 times, doubled, stole a base and scored two runs including the game winner as the Diamondbacks won a marathon against Cleveland, 9-8 in 14 innings.
Kyle Seager doubled, homered and drove in 4 runs, leading the Mariners past the Red Sox, 8-2.
Clayton Kershaw followed up his no hitter with 8 innings of 6 hit shutout ball, striking out 8 Royals and earning the 2-0 victory for the Dodgers.
Jose Quintana pitched 7 solid innings, letting up just 1 run and striking out 8 as the White Sox beat the Orioles, 4-2.
They owned baseball on June 24, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 24, 2014
Leaf Cards
Will anyone ever match Johnny Vander Meer‘s feat of back to back no hitters?
Well maybe. And if any pitcher is good enough to do that, it is Clayton Kershaw!
I ponder a lot of scenarios on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Marcus Stroman, Logan Morrison, Lance Lynn, Adam LaRoche. Jose Abreu, Matt Garza andCody Asche all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (June 23rd) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014
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Marcus Stroman threw 8 innings, allowing 3 hits, 1 run and 1 walk, earning the 8-3 win for Toronto against the Yankees.
Logan Morrison reached base 5 times, including a pair of homers, 4 RBI and 3 runs scored, as the Mariners clocked the Red Sox, 12-3.
Lance Lynn pitched 8 shutout 3 hit no walk innings, no easy feat in Denver, and got the 8-0 decision for the Cardinals.
Adam LaRoche provided almost all the offense in a match up of division leaders with a 3 run homer, pushing the Nationals to a 3-0 victory in Milwaukee.
They owned baseball on June 23, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 23, 2014
FIFA
American soccer fans are hoping the US Team advances to the next round of the World Cup.
But would the rest of the world look at an American World Cup the way that Indians or Cubs fans would see another Marlins World Series?
And would you trade a chance to see your team win the World Series for a chance to see America win the World Cup?
A challenging question on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Chris Tillman, Madison Bumgarner, Miguel Cabrera, Daniel Murphy, Yordano Ventura, Mike Bolsinger, Leonys Martin and Wilin Rosario all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (June 22nd) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014
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Chris Tillman threw 7 shutout innings, allowing just 4 hits as the Orioles took the final game of the series in the Bronx, 8-0.
Madison Bumgarner pitched into the 9th inning, finishing with 8+ innings of 2 hit ball with 1 unearned run, getting the 4-1 decision for the Giants in Arizona.
Miguel Cabrera finished 2-4 with a homer and 3 RBI, leading the Tigers to a 10-4 win and a sweep in Cleveland.
Daniel Murphy led the Mets attack, going 2-5 with a homer and 3 RBI, beating the Marlins in Miami 11-5.
They owned baseball on June 22, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 22, 2014
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It is time for The Sunday Request on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
@sullybaseball Hey Sully-Who’s the best player on the San Diego Padres?
— Ritch Duncan (@ritchied) June 19, 2014
This simple question stumped me. And maybe THAT’s why the Padres are in so much trouble.
Adam Wainwright, Aramis Ramirez, Jake Odorizzi, Steve Pearce, Cole Hamels, Rubby De La Rosa, Asdrubal Cabrera and Corey Dickerson all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (June 21st) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014
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Adam Wainwright won a pitchers duel in Philadelphia by pitching 8 outstanding innings and earning the 4-1 victory for St. Louis.
Jake Odorizzi threw 7 1/3 1 hit shutout innings, striking out 10 Astros and getting the 8-0 win for the Rays.
Aramis Ramirez went 3-4 with a homer, leading the Brewers past the Rockies, 9-4.
Steve Pearce got on base 3 times and homered as Baltimore topped the Yankees, 6-1.
They owned baseball on June 21, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 21, 2014
Mark Bonifacio – New York Daily News
I have been quick to criticize the Yankee organization and their farm system. But I need to give credit when it is due. The Yankees have filled a lot of holes internally and found themselves in the middle of the AL East race.
It is a swallow your pride and hold your nose episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
A.J. Burnett, Jarred Cosart, Edwin Encarnacion, Freddie Freeman, Jay Bruce, Salvador Perez and David Price all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (June 20th) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014
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Freddie Freeman went 3-6 including a homer and scored in the 13 inning, leading the Braves to a 6-4 victory in Washington.
A.J. Burnett pitched a complete game, allowing just 1 run and walking only 1 as the Phillies topped the Cardinals, 5-1.
Edwin Encarnacion got on base 3 times, clubbed a pair of homers and drove in 6 runs to charge Toronto’s shocking 14-9 comeback in Cincinnati.
Jarred Cosart pitched 8 shutout innings, allowing 6 hits and walking 1, earning the 3-1 decision for the Astros over the Rays.
They owned baseball on June 20, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 20, 2014
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WFAN’s Jason Keidel continues his conversation on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Before we broke down the 2014 Yankees. Now we take a look at the 2014 Red Sox… and what we see is NOT pretty.
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Zack Wheeler, Freddie Freeman, Scott Kazmir, Nick Swisher, Andrew Heaney, Todd Frazier, C.J. Wilson andMelky Cabrera all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (June 19th) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014
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Zack Wheeler faced one batter over the minimum, throwing a complete game, 3 hits, 1 walk, 8 strikeout shutout of the Marlins, getting the 1-0 win for the Mets.
Freddie Freeman went 3-5 with a pair of doubles and 2 runs scored helping the Braves beat the Nationals in a 3-0 NL East showdown.
Scott Kazmir threw 7 strong innings, striking out 8 and walking no Boston batter for the 4-2 victory in Oakland.
Nick Swisher atoned for a rough day at the plate with a 2 out, come from behind, walk off, extra inning grand slam that shocked the Angels, 5-3 in Cleveland.
They owned baseball on June 19, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 19, 2014
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The Kansas City Royals were in last place after the first day of June. Three weeks later, they are in first place.
Are they for real?
Should we believe in them?
Those questions and me complaining about the Cable Company on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Clayton Kershaw, John Lackey, Starlin Castro, Brian McCann, Matt Garza, Felix Hernandez, Ryan Doumit and Chris Parmelee all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (June 18th) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014
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Clayton Kershaw pitched a masterpiece of a no hitter, the second for the Dodgers this season. He walked none, struck out a career high 15 and only an error prevented his 8-0 triumph over the Rockies from being a perfect game.
John Lackey pitched 9 shutout innings, allowing just 3 hits, 1 walk and struck out 9 Twins. He got a no decision as the game went into extra innings, but the Red Sox walked off as 2-1 winners.
Starlin Castro went 3-5 with a pair of doubles, drove in a pair and scored twice, leading the Cubs past the Marlins, 6-1.
Brian McCann homered, tripled and drove in 5 runs as the Yankees beat the first place Blue Jays, 7-3.
They owned baseball on June 18, 2014.
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The Most Recent No Hitter For Each Franchise (Updated For Clayton Kershaw, June 18, 2014)
Chris Carlson – AP
The second Dodger no hitter this season!
Well Josh Beckett didn’t last long on this list! Less than a month ago, Beckett threw the first no no of the year. Tonight, the ace of the Dodger staff showed the Rockies why he is a multiple Cy Young winner.
In fact, only Hanley Ramirez‘s error kept him from being perfect.
It is safe to say that he will take it.
Still no San Diego Padres nor Washington Nationals no hitter yet (although the Nationals franchise have no hitters as the Expos and the city of Washington had some with the Senators.)
It is time to update my list!
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