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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 3, 2014
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Why do obscene real estate prices in the Bay Area and Donald Sterling’s situation and the lease for the Raiders make me think of the Steinbrenner kids and the A’s?
It is all clear in today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Kyle Seager, Justin Masterson, Jordy Mercer, Clayton Kershaw, Xander Bogaerts, John Lackey and Seth Smith all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (June.02) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Kyle Seager missed the cycle by a single. He doubled, tripled twice and launched a back breaking homer as the Mariners blew out the Yankees, 10-2.
Justin Masterson dominated his former team, throwing 7 innings of 3 hit shutout ball, striking out 10 and ending the Red Sox winning streak with a 3-2 win in Cleveland.
Jordy Mercer got on base 5 times, including a homer, drove in a pair and scored 4 times in the Pirates 10-3 romp in San Diego.
Clayton Kershaw threw 8 strong innings, striking out 9 and walking none, allowing the Dodgers to come from behind and beat the White Sox, 5-2.
They owned baseball on June 02, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 2, 2014
The Mariners had a nice idea for their lineup but it just didn’t work. They need to scramble to not have 2014 be a wasted year.
That and more on on today’s unedited episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Roenis Elias, Kyle Lohse, Brock Holt, Andrew McCutchen, Jeremy Guthrie, George Springer, Nathan Eovaldi and Justin Turner all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (June.01) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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In a day full of remarkable pitching performances, Roenis Elias stood out with a masterful 3 hit shutout of the mighty Detroit Tigers. The Mariners won 4-0.
Brock Holt got on base 5 times with 4 doubles and a stolen base helping the Red Sox sweep the Rays with a 4-0 win and extend their winning streak to 7 games.
Kyle Lohse threw a complete game 3 hit shutout against the Cubs, 9-0, and padded the Brewers divisional lead.
Andrew McCutchen homered, smacked a pair of doubles and made a sliding catch, starring in the nationally broadcast 5-3 Pirates victory in Los Angeles.
They owned baseball on June 01, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 1, 2014
It is time for The Sunday Request on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
@sullybaseball how about the fact that the Giants have taken a beating & they’re still the best team? The very real chance of BayBridge WS?
— Horse ChokerVB (@Cli*oriousBIG) May 30, 2014
A’s and Giants could very well meet in October. There is no reason to think they couldn’t… and it would be a great continuing of past traditions and missed opportunities.
That and more on on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Yoenis Cespedes , Masahiro Tanaka, Johnny Cueto, Hanley Ramirez, Christian Yelich and Miguel Cabrera all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.31) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Yoenis Cespedes was a single shy of the cycle. He hit a go ahead triple in the 7th, blasted a game busting 3 run homer in the 8th and threw out a pair of runners at the plate, doing it all in the A’s 11-3 thumping of the Angels.
Hanley Ramirez went 4-5 with a pair of homers, 5 RBI and 4 runs scored, helping the Dodgers blow out Pittsburgh 12-2.
Masahiro Tanaka did not let up an earned run over 8 innings, giving up just 4 hits and struck out 9 Twins, picking up his 8th win for the Yankees, 3-1.
Johnny Cueto threw shutout ball into the 8th inning. He finished with 7 1/3 innings with 7 strikeouts and 1 walk leading the Reds to a 5-0 win in Arizona.
They owned baseball on May.31, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 31, 2014
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There is legit bad blood between the Red Sox and Rays. For Boston fans of a certain age, I bet it is more emotional than seeing the Yankees.
And that is good for baseball.
It is a rivalry episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast
Madison Bumgarner ,Devin Mesoraco, Josh Donaldson, Corey Kluber, Tom Koehler, A.J. Pollock, Kyle Seager and David Price all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.30) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Madison Bumgarner threw 7 three hit shutout innings, striking out 10 while only walking 1 Cardinal batter, leading the Giants to a 9-4 win.
Devin Mesoraco hit a second inning grand slam and later added a solo shot, providing most of the spark for Cincinnati’s 6-4 victory in Arizona.
Corey Kluber pitched into the 8th inning, finishing with 5 hits over 7 1/3, striking out 12 and walking 1 as the Indians topped Colorado, 5-2.
Josh Donaldson had another amazing day at the plate. He got on four times, including a pair of homers and 4 RBI as Oakland topped the Angels, 9-4
They owned baseball on May.30, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 30, 2014
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Can gambling be the key for NCAA baseball’s popularity?
Did Joe Nathan deserve that save?
And how about them Marlins?
Lots of topics on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Josh Collmenter, Michael Morse, Erick Aybar, Brad Peacock, Edwin Encarnacion, Mike Minor and Allen Craig all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.29) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Josh Collmenter faced the minimum 27 batters in his brilliant 3 hit no walk complete game shutout against the Reds, earning the 4-0 win in Arizona.
Michael Morse homered and drove in the go ahead runs with an 8th inning double as the Giants came from behind to beat the Cardinals, 6-5.
Brad Peacock threw 6 solid innings, striking out 8, walking no Orioles and allowing just one run. He did not get the win but he kept Houston in the game long enough to top Baltimore 3-1 and extend their winning streak to 6 games.
Erick Aybar went 3-5 with a homer, a stolen base and 3 RBI, leading the Angels to a 7-5 win in Seattle.
They owned baseball on May.29, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 29, 2014
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Manny Ramirez returned to Fenway Park and it was a beautiful thing. There was too much happiness from 2004 to let bad feelings linger.
Plus the Royals are falling apart, the Astros and Marlins are suddenly good and the Giants nearly threw one of the ugliest no hitters ever.
It is a packed episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Felix Hernandez, Josh Donaldson, Bartolo Colon, Paul Goldschmidt, Nelson Cruz, Nate McClouth, Anibal Sanchez and Clayton Kershaw all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.28) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Felix Hernandez came within an out of a complete game, finishing with 8 2/3 innings of 4 hit, 1 walk and 9 strikeout ball. He got the 3-1 win for the Mariners over the Angels.
Josh Donaldson made his second hit of the game count. He clocked a 3 run, bottom of the 9th, come from behind walk off homer that stunned the Tigers and made the A’s 3-1 winners.
Bartolo Colon pitched shutout ball into the 8th inning. He threw 7 1/3 innings, striking out 9 and walking just one Pirate, earning the 5-0 victory for the Mets.
Paul Goldschmidt missed the cycle by a triple, driving in 3 and scoring 2, leading the Diamondbacks in a 12-6 bombing of the Padres.
They owned baseball on May.28, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 28, 2014
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Should the Cubs deal Jeff Samardzija? Could he actually help their rebuilding?
If they do deal him, the Orioles and Blue Jays should offer up the farm for him.
It is a trade talking episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Lance Lynn, Collin McHugh, Adam Lind, Andre Ethier, Nelson Cruz, Scott Baker, Wade Miley and Justin Upton all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.27) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Lance Lynn threw a complete game 5 hit shutout, dominating the Yankees 6-0 in St. Louis.
Andre Ethier homered and hit a three run triple, leading the Dodgers past the Reds 6-3.
Collin McHugh won a tense pitchers duel by throwing 7 scoreless innings, striking out 9 Royals and walking none as the Astros won 3-0.
Adam Lind kept the torrid bats alive for Toronto, going 3-5 with a homer and 2 RBI in the 9-6 slugfest against Tampa.
They owned baseball on May.27, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 27, 2014
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The Cubs have brought Manny Ramirez in to be a player coach in their minor leagues.
How can the Cubs embrace Manny Ramirez but shun Sammy Sosa?
It is a Cubs centric episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Jonathan Schoop, A.J. Pollock, Hyun-jin Ryu, Tommy Milone, Tyler Skaggs, Desmond Jennings, Jacob deGrom and Khris Davis all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.26) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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A.J. Pollock finished a 3 hit day with a 2 out, bottom of the 9th, 2 run walk off homer to give Arizona a 7-5 win over the Padres.
Hyun-jin Ryu tried to make it back to back no hitters for the Dodgers. He took a perfect game into the 8th against the Reds before needing help from the bullpen. He would finish with 7 1/3 strong innings and a 3-2 win over the Reds.
Jonathan Schoop went 3-5 with 2 homers, leading the Orioles in a 7-6 come from behind win in Milwaukee.
Tommy Milone pitched shutout ball into the 7th inning, letting up 4 hits and helped the A’s trounce the Tigers, 10-0.
They owned baseball on May.26, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 26, 2014
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Memorial Day is upon us. It is the first checkpoint of the season. The unofficial 1/3 mark.
And I take a look at the league, the MVP and Cy Young candidates and wonder what the hell is happening with the Defending World Champs.
That and more on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Josh Beckett, Derek Jeter, Evan Gattis, J.A. Happ, Rafael Montero, Starlin Castro and A.J. Pierzynski all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.25) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Josh Beckett threw the first no hitter of 2014 and the first Dodger no no since 1996 as he dominated the Phillies, 6-0.
Evan Gattis homered twice, driving in 3 runs and led the Braves to a 7-0 victory against the Rockies.
Dallas Keuchel pitched a complete game victory, letting up just one unearned run, walking none, as the Astros topped the Mariners, 4-1/
Derek Jeter had a 4 hit game in the Yankees 7-1 thrashing of the White Sox.
They owned baseball on May.25, 2014.
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The most recent no hitter for each franchise (Updated for Josh Beckett, May 25, 2014 )
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The first no hitter of the year!
Josh Beckett tosses a no no against the Phillies and joins the Dodger legends like Valenzuela, Koufax and Bill Singer. The 6-0 blanking of the Phillies gives him his great Dodger highlight (going along with clinching the World Series for the Marlins and being a playoff MVP for the Red Sox.)
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!
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 25, 2014
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It is time for The Sunday Request on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
@sullybaseball Sunday Req. Thurs, Anthony Rizzo bunted twice at shift for hits. Fair game or cheap hits?
— Battleaxe (@shawnohare1) May 17, 2014
The glib answer I can give to the question is “Both!”
A cheap hit is fair game. If a team is willing to concede a hit, then it is imperative to take it. Is it cheap to accept an intentional walk?
That and the opening of Star Wars on today’s episode.
Travis Wood, Rougned Odor, Ben Revere, R. A. Dickey, John Danks, Yoenis Cespedes, Stephen Strasburg and David Wright all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.24) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Rougned Odor went 4-5 with 5 RBI including a pair of triples helping the hobbled Rangers blow out the Tigers, 12-2.
R. A. Dickey pitched into the 9th innings, giving the Blue Jays 8 1/3 innings of 5 hit, 1 walk, 2 run ball. He got the victory over Oakland, 5-2.
Ben Revere went 4-4, including a double, drove in a run and scored 3, leading the Phillies to a 5-3 over the Dodgers.
Travis Wood threw 7 1/3 innings of 3 hit ball, walking just 2 batters. He earned the 3-2 decision for the Cubs in San Diego.
They owned baseball on May.24, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 24, 2014
Dan Epstein, the author of the book Stars and Strikes, is the guest on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
We talked about baseball during the Bicentennial, the Bird in Detroit and other baseball details of the disco era.
Buy a copy of his book on Amazon by clicking HERE.
Felix Hernandez, Chris Davis, Mark Reynolds, Gavin Floyd, John Lackey, Giancarlo Stanton and Lonnie Chisenhall all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.23) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Chris Davis got on base 3 times, homered and drove in 4 runs, powering the Orioles to an 8-4 victory over Cleveland.
Felix Hernandez dominated the Astros with 8 strong innings, 5 hits, 1 run, 1 walk and 9 strikeouts as the Mariners rolled, 6-1.
Mark Reynolds homered twice and helped Milwaukee win a slugfest against Miami, 9-5.
Gavin Floyd pitched into the 7th, letting up just 2 runs in 6 2/3 innings, striking out 7 and walking none. He didn’t get the decision but helped set up Atlanta’s 3-2 topping of Colorado.
They owned baseball on May.23, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 23, 2014
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These are not the best days for the Red Sox. Seven game losing streaks aren’t exactly becoming for a World Series defense.
They should not panic and neither should Red Sox fans. There is help in the farm system and the long term effect of fixing the team from within will be worth it.
Lots of talking fans off of the ledge on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Chris Sale, Jose Bautista, Henderson Alvarez, Shane Robinson, Sonny Gray, Ryan Flaherty, Cole Hamels andJean Segura all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.22) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Chris Sale came off the DL and retired the first 17 Yankees he faced. A base hit prevented him from pushing the no hitter issue and finished with 6 innings of 1 hit shutout ball with 10 strikeouts and no walks. He got the 3-2 win for the White Sox.
Jose Bautista went 3-5 with a homer leading the Blue Jays to a 7-2 victory and a sweep of the slumping defending champion Red Sox.
Henderson Alvarez gave the Marlins 7 innings of 4 hit shutout ball, walking just 2 Phillies in the process. He did not get the decision but the Marlins walked off a 4-3 winner.
Shane Robinson went 3-4, hit a game tying double and scored an insurance run in the Cardinals come from behind 4-2 win over Arizona.
They owned baseball on May.22, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 22, 2014
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Walk off balks? Losing one hitters? Relievers injuring themselves as a base runner? Seagulls? Pick offs? Multiple good byes? Softball scores?
You are hard pressed to find a more crazy day than yesterday in Major League Baseball.
Time to celebrate or lament it on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Jered Weaver, Kyle Lohse, Edwin Encarnacion, Marcell Ozuna, Justin Upton, Jose Quintana, Nelson Cruz and that poor schmuck Jeff Samardzija all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.21) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Jered Weaver threw a complete game 2 hitter, let up one run on a solo shot and picked off a runner at first in the 9th to give the Angels a 2-1 win over the Astros.
Kyle Lohse went 8 strong, letting up just 1 run, striking out 8 and walking no Braves as the Brewers took the showdown between first place clubs, 6-1.
Edwin Encarnacion had another 2 homer day, driving in 3 and pushing the Blue Jays past the Red Sox, 6-4, and into a first place tie.
Marcell Ozuna hit a grand slam and drove in a fifth run, getting on base 3 times in the Marlins 14-5 drubbing of the Phillies.
They owned baseball on May.21, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 21, 2014
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Today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast. is a direct response to a Twitter follower.
I gave Who Owned Baseball to Julio Teheran over Adam Wainwright. Not everyone agreed.
@sullybaseball How do you not pick Waino for #WOB? 9IP, 1H, 0BB, 9K, 115pitches/86 strikes. Tehran: 9IP, 6H, 2BB, 8K, 128 pitches/83 strikes
— Steven Paul Hines (@HinesIs2nd) May 21, 2014
It was a tough call. But the main difference was the fact that Teheran pitched against a first place Milwaukee team and Wainwright pitched against a horrible Diamondbacks squad.
Chris Davis, Hisashi Iwakuma, Dernard Span, Julio Teheran, Garrett Jones, Jonny Gomes and NOT Adam Wainwright all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.20) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Chris Davis clobbered 3 homers, collected another hit, scored 4 runs and drove in 5, leading the Orioles to a 9-2 blowout in Pittsburgh.
Denard Span went 5 for 5 with a pair of doubles, two runs batted in and a stolen base as the Nationals beat the Reds, 9-4.
Hisashi Iwakuma gave the Mariners 8 strong innings with 6 hits and 2 earned runs, earning the 6-2 victory in Texas.
In a night of multiple complete game shutouts,Julio Teheran gets the nod, holding the first place Brewers scoreless and giving the Braves a memorable 5-0 six hit triumph.
They owned baseball on May.20, 2014.
Why Julio Teheran and NOT Adam Wainwright? Listen to today’s The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 20, 2014
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Stephen Drew comes back to the Red Sox and some teams just can’t hit.
That and more on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Michael Brantley, Dallas Keuchel, Jason Heyward, Mike Leake, Khris Davis, Eric Hosmer and Stephen Strasburg all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
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