Author Archives: Paul Francis Sullivan
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 4, 2014
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The A’s have great uniforms, the Angels and Mets could be getting new managers and the Red Sox will need new goals.
All Topics on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Angel Pagan Jason Hammel, Chris Archer, Xander Bogaerts, Todd Frazier and Tyler Flowers all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball. Read the rest of this entry
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (April.03) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings 2014
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Angel Pagan went 3-5 and clubbed a 3 run go ahead home run in the 8th inning, propelling the Giants to a come from behind 8-5 win over the Diamondbacks.
Jason Hammel pitched into the 7th inning the day after a marathon 16 inning game. He let up only 2 hits and one run, earning the Cubs first victory of the season, 3-2 over Pittsburgh.
Chris Archer threw six solid innings, striking out 7 and giving up just 2 runs, getting the 7-2 Rays win over Toronto.
Xander Bogaerts collected three hits and scored a pair as the Red Sox topped the Orioles, 4-3.
They owned baseball on April.3, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 3, 2014
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Jim Johnson flopped badly in his first two Oakland appearances. In order to turn his season the right way, he should emulate Kevin Bacon.
It makes sense if you listen to today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Mark Buehrle, Ian Kinsler, Tim Hudson, Ryan Ludwick, Mike Trout, Jason Vargas, Emilio Bonifacio andMatt Garza all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball. Read the rest of this entry
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (April.02) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings 2014
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Mark Buehrle came within one misplayed line drive from the first complete game shutout of the year. He would settle for 8 2/3 shutout innings with 4 hits, 1 walk and 11 strikeouts, leading Toronto to a 3-0 win over Tampa Bay.
Ian Kinsler provided all of the offense the Tigers would need. He homered in the fourth and got the walk off hit in the 10th, giving Detroit a 2-1 win over the Royals
Tim Hudson pitched shutout ball into the 8th, letting up only 3 hits and striking out 7, walking no Diamondbacks, getting the win in his Giants debut, 209.
Ryan Ludwick‘s got the 9th inning lead off single and scored the walk off run as the Reds won a thriller against the Cardinals, 1-0.
They owned baseball on April.2, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 2, 2014
Photos: Corey Sipkin, NY Daily News / Marcio Jose Sanchez, Chronicle Herald
The Yankees get bombed, Instant Replay has some glitches and A’s pitcher Sean Doolittle fools me, your pal Sully, on a national scale.
That and more on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast. Read the rest of this entry
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (April.01) – Updated Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Alex Wood overcame a lead off homer to throw 7 strong innings, letting up just 5 hits and 1 earned run. He earned the 5-2 win for the Braves against Milwaukee.
Freddie Freeman reached base four times and homered twice, propelling Atlanta to their 5-2 victory over the Brewers.
Scott Feldman shutdown the Yankees with 6 2/3 innings of 2 hit shutout ball. He got the easy 6-2 victory for the Astros in their opener.
Adrian Beltre drove in the tying and the walk off run, leading the Rangers over the Phillies in a come from behind 3-2 victory.
They owned baseball on April.1, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 1, 2014
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No April Fools on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
A great opening day was had all around baseball. And Barry Bonds and Pete Rose made appearances as they try to get back in the good graces of the fans.
Not sure it is going to work, but I enjoyed seeing them both try.
Alex Gonzalez, Justin Masterson, Anthony Rendon, Adam Wainwright, Salvador Perez, Jon Lester, Emilio Bonifacio and Johnny Cueto all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball. Read the rest of this entry
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (March 31) – Updated Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Alex Gonzalez tripled home the tying run and then got the walk off single, helping the Tigers come from behind against Division Rival Kansas City, 4-3.
Justin Masterson pitched seven shutout innings, letting up just 3 hits and 1 walk. He got a no decision, but his gem set up Cleveland’s 2-0 victory, spoiling the Oakland A’s home opener.
Anthony Rendon doubled in a run and scored the tying run in the 7th and broke open the game with a home run in the 10th as the Nationals came from ehind and stunned the Mets in their home opener, 9-7.
Adam Wainwright pitched seven shutout 3 hit innings, striking out 9 Cincinnati batters. He got the tense 1-0 win for the Cardinals in a sometimes bitter NL Central showdown on the road.
They owned baseball on March 31, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 31, 2014
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It is opening day!
That’s one of the happiest days of the year for any fan of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Of course this being opening day, the Dodgers already have three games in the books. On today’s episode, I come up with another Opening Day concept.
It could be a great idea based on one of the WORST ideas MLB ever had: The Baseball Network.
Andrew Cashner, Chris Denorfia and Hyun-Jin Ryu all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball. Read the rest of this entry
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (March 30) – Updated Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Chris Denorfia got a pair of hits, drove in the go ahead run and an insurance run and made a nice running catch in right field, leading the Padres to a come from behind 3-1 win over Los Angeles.
Andrew Cashner looked sharp as San Diego’s opening day starter. He went 6 innings, letting up a single run, 4 hits and struck out 5. He got a no decision as the Padres beat the Dodgers 3-1.
Hyun-Jin Ryu deserved better than a no decision. In his second start of the season, the Dodger left hander threw 7 scoreless innings, surrendering just 3 hits and 3 walks, striking out 7. The bullpen coughed up the lead and the Padres won 3-1. But Ryu earned a 1/2 WOB.
They owned baseball on March 30, 2014.
My explanation for “Who Owns Baseball” can be found HERE.
At the end of the year, we will tally up who owned baseball the most individual days and see how it compares to the final MVP and Cy Young vote.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 30, 2014
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It is The Sunday Request on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
@sullybaseball how cool would the AL East be w/Sox,Yanks,Orioles,Jays, #MontrealExpos? Lots of rivalries there! #movetheraystoMontreal #MLB
— Mike (@Boston_Braves) March 30, 2014
That is an interesting idea for potential rivalries in the AL East.
And the bar for an improved baseball situation in Montreal is kind of LOW!
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 29, 2014
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Today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast is recorded at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas.
This is a city where lots of people gamble. There are safe gambles and risky ones.
Is signing Miguel Cabrera to a long term deal a risky one? Read the rest of this entry
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 28, 2014
Today is the sneakiest episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
I went to Cashman Field in Las Vegas, wanting to record outside the home of the Las Vegas 51s.
But I saw a door was open and I decided I was going to sneak into the stadium. How far would get into the stadium before security stops me. Read the rest of this entry
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 27, 2014
Still at The MGM Grand in Las Vegas recording The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
I went to the sports book and made another World Series bet. But which long shot has the best chance?
The Blue Jays or the Angels? Read the rest of this entry
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 26, 2014
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Today’s Sully Baseball Daily Podcast was recorded at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
I make a plea to the Houston Astros, one that I have been making for a few years now:
Retire J. R. Richard’s number.
There is now a Facebook page for the purpose of getting the Astros attention. Click HERE to see it.
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 25, 2014
FROM THE MGM GRAND HOTEL IN LAS VEGAS… IT IS THE SULLY BASEBALL DAILY PODCAST!
No Seriously.
I’m in Vegas.
And in my hotel, I talk about my regrets of picking the Rangers and the unusual championships won by Mike Scioscia and Ozzie Guillen
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 24, 2014
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As I stated on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast, I’m not a fan of starting the season on the other side of the planet.
But if we HAVE to do it, why not send the teams with the WORST attendance.
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 23, 2014
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It is The Sunday Request on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast and it is a dandy that took TWO tweets to ask.
@sullybaseball would you rather have been drafted but only have a few cups of coffee at the majors, OR
— James Amyx (@fireman_walrus) March 19, 2014
@sullybaseball become the most popular baseball personality and have your own #1 radio talk show, OR be a GM for the team of your choice?
— James Amyx (@fireman_walrus) March 19, 2014 Read the rest of this entry
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (March 22) – Updated Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Dee Gordon collected 3 hits, scored twice, drove in a run and led the Dodgers to a 7-5 win over Arizona.
Hyun-Jin Ryu pitched 5 shutout innings, letting up only 2 hits and 1 walk and striking out 5 as he got the 7-5 win for LA over the D’Backs.
Mark Trumbo gave the Diamondbacks hope with two hits, both which produced runs, including a 2 run homer in the 9th. It came up short as the Dodgers won 7-5.
They owned baseball on March 22, 2014.
My explanation for “Who Owns Baseball” can be found HERE.
At the end of the year, we will tally up who owned baseball the most individual days and see how it compares to the final MVP and Cy Young vote.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 22, 2014
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I slept through the Major League Baseball opener last night. So did most of Los Angeles.
That’s a problem.
Also the Dodgers better not get cocky about their role in Los Angeles’ hearts.
That and more on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Clayton Kershaw and Scott Van Slyke added full WOB’s to their total.
Paul Goldschmidt added 1/2 a WOB.
For the updated tally of “Who Owns Baseball” on MLB Reports, Click HERE.
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (March 21) – Updated Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Clayton Kershaw pitched into the 7th inning, letting up one run and walking just won, getting the win for the Dodgers, 3-1.
Scott Van Slyke homered and doubled, leading the way to the Dodgers 3-1 triumph over the Diamondbacks.
Paul Goldschmidt’s 2 hits were in a losing effort for Arizona against Los Angeles in Sydney, but worthy for 1/2 a WOB.
They owned baseball on March 21, 2014.
My explanation for “Who Owns Baseball” can be found HERE.
At the end of the year, we will tally up who owned baseball the most individual days and see how it compares to the final MVP and Cy Young vote.
To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON OR SCROLL DOWN.
Who Owns Baseball? – 2014
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For the second year in a row, I will be doing my own personal metric for the player and pitcher of the year.
It is called “WOB”.
I explained it last year HERE, but let me do my best to explain again, because I made some adjustments for the new season.
So what is WOB?
“Who Owns Baseball?” is my own personal “SullyMetric” for determining which player had the best performance of the day.
At the end of each day, I figure out which American League and which National League pitcher had the most memorable and admirable day. I declare each one of them as the ones who “Owned Baseball” for that day.
And because I am an absolute lunatic, I keep a tally for the whole season and see which player has the highest “WOB”.
It is not a random selection. Statistical analysis plays a big part in determining who adds to their WOB total. But there are other factors. Read the rest of this entry
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 21, 2014
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With the season opening in Australia, I need to make my preseason predictions quickly. In fact, I feel like I am doing them on the school bus on the way to school.
So here they are, my official Sully Baseball Daily Podcast predictions for 2014. Read the rest of this entry
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 20, 2014
Red Sox fanatic and actress Hilary Barraford, from John Sayles’ Go For Sisters, is the guest for today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
We discussed staying loyal to a team 3,000 miles away, how greedy Boston sports fans have become, and why I should refer to her as “Your Honor.” Read the rest of this entry
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 19, 2014
Are the A’s closer to a new stadium or is this just another plan that will never happen?
And did you remember that there were plans to lure the Yankees to New Jersey or Manhattan?
That and more on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 18, 2014
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Today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast starts with the very formation of the universe and ends with Derek Jeter.
The progression makes sense. Read the rest of this entry
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 17, 2014
Boston Herald
Happy St. Patrick’s Day on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast!
In Boston, there remains the great tradition of seeing games at Fenway Park. But how close did we get to seeing Fenway torn down for a domed park? Very close. Read the rest of this entry
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 16, 2014
The new hat designed to protect pitcher’s heads has been a flop so far.
Today on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast, I discuss protecting the brain and other topics with Stanford University Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Edith V. Sullivan.
She also happens to be my mom, and today is her birthday. And like any thoughtful son, I got her a guest spot on my podcast for her birthday! Read the rest of this entry
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 15, 2014
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Are New York sports fans “Long Suffering?”
They are if they are of a certain age and have the wrong combination of teams, including the Mets.
That is the cruel topic of today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast. Read the rest of this entry
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 14, 2014
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Why should Padres fans be excited about the 2014 season?
What expectations should they have?
For today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast, I have a Latin Phrase that should provide hope to San Diego fans: Melior est: mediocribus esse terribiles
Being Mediocre is Better Than Being Terrible. Read the rest of this entry
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