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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 8, 2014
Steve Mitchell – USA Today Sports
A few years ago, the Marlins made a bunch of trades that on the surface looked disgraceful.
Now? Well, they may have helped assemble one of the most exciting teams in baseball with some of the best stars.
It is a Miami centric episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Nolan Arenado, Tom Koehler, Adam Jones, Mark Buehrle, Brandon Belt, Mike Leake and Brandon Moss all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.07) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
Tony Gutierrez, The Associated Press
Nolan Arenado extended his hitting streak to 27 games and helped the Rockies clobber the Rangers again, 9-2.
Tom Koehlert threw 8 shutout innings, letting up just 2 hits and 1 walk. He did not get the decision but the Marlins walked off 1-0 against the Mets.
Adam Jones homered twice as the Orioles stayed in first place with their 4-3 victory in Tampa Bay.
Mark Buehrle threw 7 shutout innings, letting up just 3 hits and 2 walks while striking out 6 Phillies. He got his 6th win as the Blue Jays cruised to a 10-0 beating.
They owned baseball on May.07, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 7, 2014
MLB – Apple
There was a conflict between podcasters and MLB and Apple today. You can be sure I have a few thoughts on the matter.
That is the topic of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Henderson Alvarez, Carlos Gonzalez, Grady Sizemore, Hiroki Kuroda, Cody Asche, George Springer, Tim Hudson and C. J. Wilson all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
I quote an article by Craig Calcaterra in the podcast.
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.06) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Carlos Gonzalez went 5-5 with 3 RBI, leading the relentless Colorado attack against Texas, 12-1.
Henderson Alvarez threw his second complete game shutout of the season. His 6 hitter against the Mets gave the Marlins a 3-0 victory.
Grady Sizemore got 3 hits including a walk off single off of the Green Monster in the 12th, sealing the Red Sox 4-3 win over Cincinnati.
Hiroki Kuroda was solid pitching into the 8th inning, letting up 1 earned run, striking out 8 Angels and walking none. The bullpen blew his lead but the Yankees won 4-3.
They owned baseball on May.06, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 6, 2014
I’m sick.
My being sick didn’t prevent me from recording a podcast today. I did so from the tub.
I talked Rivera, Cano, pinch running and Willie Mays.
That and more on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Carlos Gomez, Stefen Romero, Nathan Eovaldi, Jered Weaver, Jeff Samardzija, Jarred Cosart, Eric Hosmer andAndrew McCutchen all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.05) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
Morry Gash – AP
Carlos Gomez launched a lead off homer, got on base 5 times, scored twice and drove in 3 as the Brewers won the 22nd game, 8-3 over Arizona.
Stefan Romero hit his first big league homer and scored another run for the Mariners, who topped the A’s, 4-2.
Nathan Eovaldi pitched 7 solid innings, striking out 10 and walking just 1. He left the game down 3-0 but the Marlins bats picked up up, walking off against the Mets, 4-3.
Jered Weaver kept the Yankees from a big rally with 8 terrific if not dominating innings. He let up 6 hits but walked just 1 and let up only 1 run over 8 innings, earning the 4-1 Angels victory.
They owned baseball on May.05, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 5, 2014
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Former Texas Rangers slugger Kevin Mench is the guest today.
We discussed playing with Alex Rodriguez, John Rocker and Carl Everett and playing for the surprisingly good 2004 Texas Rangers.
That and more on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Justin Verlander, Roberto Hernandez, Brandon Crawford, Dayan Viciedo, Corey Kluber, Gio Gonzalez, George Kottaras and Jonathan LuCroy all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.04) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Brandon Crawford homered twice, driving in 3 runs, leading the Giants to a 4-1 win and a 3 game sweep of the Braves.
Dayan Viciedo‘s second hit of the day was a 3 run, come from behind go ahead 9th inning home run that gave the White Sox a 4-3 victory over the Indians.
Roberto Hernandez pitched into the 8th inning, finishing with 7 1/3 shutout innings, letting up just 4 hits and 3 walks, helping the Phillies sneak past the Nationals, 1-0.
Justin Verlander had a no hitter into the 6th inning. He finished with 7 strong, 4 hit innings, striking out 7 Royals. He got Detroit’s 9-4 victory.
They owned baseball on May.04, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 4, 2014
It is the Star Wars centric May the Fourth day… and it is also time for The Sunday Request.
@sullybaseball If we had reliable, safe and Affordable teleporters, how would Baseball attendance, like JF’s start last night be affected?
— Battleaxe (@shawnohare1) April 30, 2014
Does a question get crazier than that?
I had better answer it.
It is a cosmic episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
My Star Wars article for Stand by for Mind Control can be found HERE.
Jon Lester, Joe Mauer, Dee Gordon, Johnny Cueto, Jonathan Villar, Julio Teheran and Daniel Murphy all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.03) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Joe Mauer homered, scored from first on a hit, drove in another run and finished 3-4 with 4 RBI as the Twins won 6-1 over Baltimore.
Jon Lester dominated the A’s over 8 shutout innings. He let up just 1 hit, walking 2 and striking out a career high 15 as Boston won 6-3.
Dee Gordon went 5-6 in the leadoff spot. He also stole three bases, scored twice and drove in a pair as the Dodgers would top the Marlins in Miami, 9-7 in 11 innings.
Johnny Cueto topped the Brewers by throwing 8 innings of 3 hit ball. He let up a pair of solo homers and just a hit and a walk other than that. He struck out 10 in the process, earning the 6-2 victory in Cincinnati.
They owned baseball on May.03, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 3, 2014
A few weeks ago, writer and performer Michael Bernard was my guest on the podcast, talking about the show he wrote and helped create, “Baseball Swing with the All Star Baseball Jazz Band.”
Well, our conversation kept going and we remembered what it was like living in New York as Red Sox fans during the peak of the rivalry, 2003 and 2004.
That part of the conversation is today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Subscribe to “Live from the Piano Kitchen’s Podcast”, hosted by Michael, by clicking HERE.
Listen to Michael’s previous appearance on the podcast by clicking HERE.
Dustin Pedroia, Ubaldo Jimenez, Wily Peralta, Starling Marte, Cliff Lee, Ricky Nolasco, Jhonny Peralta andJacoby Ellsbury all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.02) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Dustin Pedroia hit a grandslam, doubled, stole a base and got on 4 times as the Red Sox clobbered the A’s, 7-1.
Starling Marte went 4-5 and hit a walk off homer, sealing Pittsburgh’s come from behind victory over the Blue Jays, 6-5.
Ubaldo Jimenez pitched the Orioles into first place by dominating the Twins with 7 1/3 shutout innings, 3 hits, 1 walk and 10 strikeouts getting the 3-0 decision.
Wily Peralta threw 8 shutout frames, giving up just 3 hits and striking out 7 Reds, getting the decision in the 2-0 thriller for the Brewers.
They owned baseball on May.02, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 2, 2014
After a rough Red Sox night, I turned to my dear friend Kenny Mack to talk me off of the ledge.
He did so on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Yunel Escobar, Juan Uribe, Roenis Elias Juan Nicasio, Omar Infante and Gaby Sanchez all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.01) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Yunel Escobar hit a tie breaking, 9th inning homer off of the seemingly impervious Koji Uehara to give the Rays a 6-5 win and a double header sweep in Boston.
Juan Uribe combined to get on base 8 times over the course of the Dodgers double header sweep of the Twins. He doubled and drove in a pair in the 9-4 opener. He hit a game tying single in the 4-3 12 inning nightcap.
Roenis Elias shut down the Yankees offense with 7 innings, 6 hits and 1 earned run. He struck out 10 along the way to a Seattle 4-2 victory in the Bronx.
Juan Nicasio pitched 7 shutout innings (in Coors no less), holding the Mets to 3 hits and one walk as the Rockies won 7-4.
They owned baseball on May.01, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 1, 2014
Photo: Michael Perez
It is no longer April. What chance does a team have to make the playoffs if they are in first place on May 1? the last 10 seasons suggests it is about 50/50.
That and more on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Tim Hudson, Allen Craig, Hank Conger, Jesse Chavez, Edwin Encarnacion and Carlos Gomez all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (April.30) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
AP Photo/Jeff Roberson
Allen Craig collected 4 hits, missing the cycle by a triple, and drove in 3 runs as the Cardinals avoided a Milwaukee sweep, 9-3.
Tim Hudson was a strike from a complete game victory. He settled for 8 2/3 brilliant innings as the Giants topped the Padres, 3-2.
Hank Conger got on base 3 times and hit a go ahead 2 run homer as the Angels cruised past the Indians, 7-1.
Jesse Chavez shut down the Rangers bats. He held them to one hit, one walk and no runs while striking out 8. Oakland demolished their rival in Arlington, 12-1.
They owned baseball on April.30, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 30, 2014
Robert Sabo – New York Daily News
How are the Mets this good so far?
And how will the next month propel the Mets and the Brewers into elite status?
That and more on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Jose Fernandez, Lyle Overbay, John Lackey, Mike Zunino, Carlos Santana and Yadier Molina all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (April.29) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
Steve Mitchell / USA Today Sports
Jose Fernandez simply dominated the Atlanta Braves. He pitched 8 shutout 2 hit innings, striking out 8 and walking 2. He also made an amazing fake throw to draw off a runner from third and record an out at the plate. The best baseball show in Miami won the game, 9-0.
Lyle Overbay got two RBI singles, including one in the 11th inning that gave the Brewers a 5-4 lead they would not give up against the Cardinals.
John Lackey threw another solid game, going 8 innings, letting up 2 runs and walking just 1. He got the decision for Boston’s 7-4 win against Tampa Bay.
Mike Zunino collected 4 hits, driving in a run and scoring another, leading the Mariners to a 6-3 win against the Yankees.
They owned baseball on April.29, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 29, 2014
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The Brewers and Cardinals played the game of the night and any Yankee fan who wants to boo Robinson Cano is a fool.
That and more on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Troy Tulowitzki, Mike Trout, Sonny Gray, Yovani Gallardo, Carlos Santana and Matt Holliday all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (April.28) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
Tulowitzki nearly has an OPS of 1.200 – and has seen his club go 15 – 12 to start the 2014 season. They along with the Angeles, are the only two teams remaining this year to be blanked. Justin Morneau also clubbed a HR in yesterday’s game – giving him 6 HRs (like Tulo) but the big 1B has a 1 RBI lead (21 – 20). Tulowitzki still had the better night, adding 2 Doubles and 2 Walks to add to his perfect evening Wed,
Troy Tulowitzki got on base 5 times, hit a pair of doubles and a homer and drove in 3 runs as the Rockies topped the spiraling Diamondbacks, 8-5.
Mike Trout went 2-4 with a triple and drove in the go ahead run in the 8th as the Angels came from behind to beat the Indians, 6-3.
Sonny Gray threw a complete game 3 hit shutout of the Rangers in Arlington, putting the A’s back in first place with a 4-0 win.
Yovani Gallardo was not dominant but kept the Cardinals from rallying. His 6 inning, 3 run performance set up the Brewers extra inning 5-3 victory.
They owned baseball on April.28, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 28, 2014
New York Times – FEBRUARY 6, 1933
The public outcry over Donald Sterling and his racist rants shows that we are improving as a society.
It wasn’t long ago that an owner like that would have been accepted… or in the case of Tom Yawkey, honored.
I crap all over Tom Yawkey and wish my brother a happy birthday on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast..
Justin Upton, A.J. Pierzynski, Tanner Roark, Phil Hughes, A.J. Pollock, Jeremy Guthrie and Mike Trout all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (April.27) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
(AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Kyle Seager had yet another multi homer game. He drove in 4 runs, including a 3 run, come from behind, 8th inning shot that gave the Mariners a stunning 6-5 win over the Rangers.
Starlin Castro went 3-4 with a pair of homers, leading the Cubs to a 4-0 victory over the high flying Milwaukee Brewers.
Collin McHugh pitched into the 9th, going 8 2/3 innings, letting up just 2 hits and 3 walks, getting the win as the Astros beat Oakland, 5-1.
Dillon Gee pitched 8 three hit innings, getting the 4-0 decision for the Mets over the Marlins.
They owned baseball on April.27, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 27, 2014
New York Post
It is Sunday and time for The Sunday Request on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast..
@sullybaseball Is there anything they can do with old ballparks after the team moves out except demolition?
— James Johnson (@JDawgJohnson) April 25, 2014
While most stadiums see the wrecking ball or dynamite, there have been some ballparks that have found new life after their teams left.
Justin Upton, A.J. Pierzynski, Tanner Roark, Phil Hughes, A.J. Pollock, Jeremy Guthrie and Mike Trout all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (April.26) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
AP Photo/David Goldman
Justin Upton got on base 4 times, stole a base and hit a key homer as the Braves topped the Reds, 4-1..
A.J. Pierzynski clobbered a come from behind grand slam that helped turn around the Red Sox 7-6 win in Toronto.
Tanner Roark threw a complete game 3 hit shutout, striking out 8 and walking one, leading the Nationals to a 4-0 topping of the Padres.
Phil Hughes was terrific over 7 innings, letting up 4 hits, 1 earned run and no walks. He got the decision in the Twins’ 5-3 win over the Tigers.
They owned baseball on April.26, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 26, 2014
Michael Perez – AP
The Milwaukee Brewers have the best record in baseball. And with Carlos Gomez, Matt Garza, Ryan Braun and Francisco Rodriguez doing well, they have some of the hardest players to root for in the game.
In a strange way, that could be their appeal!
I explain why on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Carlos Gomez, Jose Abreu, Yordano Ventura, Stephen Strasburg, Jason Kubel, Joey Votto and Josh Beckett all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (April.25) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
Chris Sweda/ Chicago Tribune
Jose Abreu got three hits including a pair of homers. The second was a 2 out, bottom of the 9th, come from behind, walk off grand slam. Safe to say that was the highlight of the White Sox’s 9-6 win over the Rays.
Yordano Ventura pitched 8 shutout innings, striking out 8, and getting the 5-0 win for the Royals in Baltimore.
Carlos Gomez went 3-5 with a double, a stolen base and two runs scored, leading the Brewers to a 5-2 win over the Cubs.
Stephen Strasburg pitched seven dominating shutout innings. He struck out 11 Padres, walking just 2 and got the 11-1 victory for the Nationals.
They owned baseball on April.25, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 25, 2014
Photo by Chris Lee – St. Louis Post Dispatch
Adam Wainwright continues being a dominating pitcher. How many more years does he have to be an elite pitcher to start thinking of him as a Hall of Fame pitcher?
How much does closing out the 2006 World Series add to his lore?
How much does missing the 2011 Series take away from it?
That and more on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Josh Donaldson, Carlos Ruiz, Corey Kluber, Bartolo Colon, Adrian Gonzalez, Brandon Cumpton and Dayan Viciedo all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (April.24) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images
Carlos Ruiz got on base 5 times, scored twice, hit two doubles including one that drove in 2 runs and broke a 9th inning tie. The Phillies would top the Dodgers 7-3.
Josh Donaldson got on 5 times, clubbed 2 homers and hit another double, driving in 4 and scoring 3 as the A’s rolled 10-1 in Houston.
Bartolo Colon was excellent against the Cardinals. He pitched 7 strong innings, letting up just 1 run, 4 hits and walked none while striking out 8. He got the 4-1 win for the Mets.
Corey Kluber pitched his first complete game against the Royals. He went the full nine, giving up just 4 hits, 1 unearned run, 11 strikeouts and walking none, earning the 5-1 win for the Indians.
They owned baseball on April.24, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 24, 2014
(Photo by Anthony J. Causi)
Why don’t I record my podcasts ahead of time?
Because you will never know when a Yankee pitcher smeared pine tar on his neck!
Also, the Cubs snub Sammy Sosa and I am not cool with that.
That and more on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Kyle Seager, Martin Perez, Hector Sanchez, Zack Greinke, Desmond Jennings, Sonny Gray, Matt Carpenter and Jeff Samardzija all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (April.23) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
Photo: Ben Margot, AP
Martin Perez threw a complete game, 3 hit shutout in Oakland. The 3-0 victory propelled the Rangers into first place by themselves.
Kyle Seager launched a pair of homers, driving in all 5 Seattle runs, including a 3 run bottom of the ninth come from behind walk off homer to give the Mariners a 5-3 win over Houston.
Zack Greinke pitched 7 strong innings, letting up just 5 hits, 2 earned runs and walking 1 while striking out 11. He improved to 4-0 for the Dodgers with the 5-2 win over the Phillies.
Hector Sanchez hit two homers including an 11th inning grand slam, collecting 5 RBI in all and propelling the Giants to a 12-10 win over the Rockies.
They owned baseball on April.23, 2014.
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