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At the Giants Game for My Birthday, Wishing I Were Commissioner – Locked On MLB, May 14, 2019
It is my birthday! And I am spending it at my favorite place: A baseball game. More specifically at Oracle Park in San Francisco to see the Giants play the Reds.
After the game, I thought about what I would do if I were commissioner of baseball. I had some thoughts on the matter.
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Manager Swapping and Other Thoughts From The Weekend – Locked On MLB – May 13, 2019
It is only mid May but the American League looks like it falling into place without a lot of surprises. Meanwhile the National League could be another total free for all.
Plus I wonder if the Mets and Nationals should consider swapping managers. It COULD work!
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Who Owned Baseball – May 12, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
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Let’s see owned baseball on May 12, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Josh Bell reached base 5 times, with a double and homer, scoring 3 runs and driving in 5 to help Pittsburgh come from behind to beat St. Louis 10-6.
Hyun-Jim Ryu took a no hitter into the 8th, finishing with 8 shutout frames with 1 hit, 1 walk and striking out 9 as the Dodgers blanked the Nationals, 6-0.
George Springer went 5 for 5 with 2 homers, 5 runs scored and 4 RBI as the blazing hot Astros clobbered the Rangers, 15-5.
Masahiro Tanaka threw 7 innings, walking no Tampa Bay batter while striking out 7 and earning the 7-1 decision for the Yankees.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Yasiel Puig homered and walked in the Reds 6-5 defeat by the Giants.
Blake Snell struck out 12 Yankees in 5 2/3 innings but the Rays fell 7-1.
Stephen Strasburg threw 6 strong innings, striking out 7 Dodgers and allowing 4 hits and 2 runs. He would be saddled with the hard luck 6-0 decision for the Nationals.
Mike Trout reached base 3 times including a homer in the Angels 5-1 loss to Baltimore.
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.500 Records, Weekend Preview and Answering Tweets – Locked On MLB Podcast for May 10, 2019
The weekend is coming up and two .500 teams are facing off in Boston between the Red Sox and the Mariners. That .500 mark means two very different things to those two teams.
Plus I answer Tweets about the Brewers, Twins and the Gold Glove Award.
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Who Owned Baseball – May 7, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Ben Margot – AP
Let’s see owned baseball on May 7, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Mike Fiers threw the second no hitter of his career, striking out 6 Reds along the way, for the 2-0 final in Oakland.
Whit Merrifield hit 2 singles, a triple and a grand slam, stealing a base along the way, to help the Royals clobber Houston, 12-2.
Hyun-Jin Ryu was perfect through 5 and tossed a complete game 4 hit shutout, walking none and striking out 6 Braves for the Dodgers 9-0 victory.
Justin Turner launched 3 homers and added a fourth hit, driving in 6 to help the Dodgers blank the Braves, 9-0.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Hunter Pence reached base 4 times, including a homer, but the Rangers came up short against the Pirates, 5-4.
Franmil Reyes went 3 for 5 with a homer and 2 RBI in the Padres wild 7-6 loss to the Mets.
Aaron Sanchez threw 7 strong innings, allowing 3 hits and striking out 6 Twins. But his Blue Jays were shutout, 3-0.
Caleb Smith struck out 11 Cubs in 6 2/3 innings, giving up 2 runs. But he was not involved in the decision as Chicago walked off against the Marlins 5-2.
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Buzzing Around the League and a Trade Proposal of Slumping Players – @lockedonmlb for May 7, 2019
Today, we look around the league, including Martin Perez and his great start with the Twins, the red hot Rays, the dormant NL East and bees swarming the Reds and Giants game.
Meanwhile, I wonder if swapping Chris Davis for Yu Darvish could be a “Change will do you good” deal for two slumping players.
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Who Owned Baseball – May 5, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Fox Sports Detroit
Let’s see owned baseball on May 5, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Asdrubal Cabrera went 2 for 4 with a homer and 4 RBI to help the Rangers clobber the Blue Jays, 10-2.
Zach Davies pitched into the 8th, finishing with 7 2/3 innings, 6 hits, 2 runs while striking out 5 Mets in Milwaukee’s 3-2 victory.
Buster Posey doubled and homered to help the Giants come from behind against the Reds, 6-5.
Spencer Turnbill pitched 7 innings, allowing 1 run and striking out 7 Royals. The Tigers bullpen blew his lead but walked off 5-2 in the 9th.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Pablo Lopez held the Braves scoreless over 6 innings, striking out 6 Braves. The Marlins bullpen dropped the 3-1 game in extra innings.
Frankie Montas threw 6 strong innings, walking none and allowing a single run. The A’s dropped the 5-3 game in 13 innings.
Jonathan LuCroy homered twice in the Angels 10-4 loss to Houston.
Tim Peterson threw 2 1/3 shutout innings, allowing 1 hit and no walks out of the bullpen. He could not prevent the Brewers from topping the Mets, 3-2.
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The Cubs are For Real and Rethinking Dave Martinez in Washington – @LockedOnMLB Podcast for May 6, 2019
A wild weekend of baseball is over and the Cubs are on fire and jumped into first place.
Meanwhile, after a season and a quarter, Dave Martinez just is not fitting as the manager of the Nationals.
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Who Owned Baseball – May 4, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
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Let’s see owned baseball on May 4, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Ryan Braun got 6 hits overall over 18 innings including a pair of doubles and a 2 run walk off single to end the 4-3 marathon for the Brewers over the Mets.
Dylan Bundy shutout the red hot Rays over 7 1/3 innings, allowing 3 hits and 4 strikeouts to earn the 3-0 win for Baltimore.
Michael Chavis amassed 11 total bases, including 2 homers, to lead a revived Boston offense to a lopsided 15-2 drubbing of the White Sox.
Luke Weaver struck out 8 Rockies over 7 innings, allowing 3 hits and 1 walk as the Diamondbacks rolled 9-2.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Yonny Chirinos pitched into the 8th, finishing with 7 1/3 innings and 3 runs allowed but took the hard luck decision as the Rays were blanked by Baltimore, 3-0.
Jose Martinez went 2 for 5 with a double and a homer, but the Cubs came from behind to beat St. Louis, 6-5.
Dylan Moore singled and homered in the Mariners 5-4 loss in Cleveland.
Zack Wheeler threw 7 innings, allowing 2 hits and striking out 10 Milwaukee batters. He did not factor in the decision as the Mets dropped a wild 4-3 game in 18 innings.
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Who Owned Baseball – May 3, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune
Let’s see owned baseball on May 3, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Kyle Hendricks only needed 81 pitches to toss a complete game, 4 hit, no walk shutout of the Cardinals, giving the Cubs a 4-0 final.
Josh Phegley doubled twice, homered and singled, driving in 8 runs and scoring 2 as the A’s rolled, 14-1, in Pittsburgh.
Trent Thornton threw 7 shutout innings, allowing 1 hit and striking out 5 Rangers. He did not fare in the decision as the Blue Jays won 1-0 in 12 innings.
Steven Vogt came off the bench to single, double and hit a dramatic 2 out, 9th inning homer to tie the game and set up a wild 12-11 come back 11 inning victory in Cincinnati.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Derek Dietrich homered twice, added another hit and stole a base. But the Giants made a stunning comeback to beat the Reds in extra innings, 12-11.
Justin Miller stopped the Phillies attack with a pair of shutout innings out of the bullpen. But the Nationals could not rally and lost 4-2.
Mike Minor shutout the Blue Jays over 8 solid innings, striking out 9 along the way. The Rangers bats were dead and dropped the 1-0 game in 12.
Jorge Soler went 3 for 3 with a homer in the Royals 4-3 defeat in Detroit.
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Weekend Preview and Tweets About Realignment and the Marlins Statue – Locked On MLB for May 3, 2019 ( @lockedonmlb )
After previewing the weekend of games, I answer listener tweets. One was about realignment, one about stadium sizes and another about the Marlins tacky statue being removed.
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Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/3/19): MLB DFS Advice for FanDuel and DraftKings
DraftKings & FanDuel MLB DFS Lineups & Picks for May 3, 2019
In this article you’ll find our breakdown of Pitchers to target in Cash and GPP lineups on DraftKings and FanDuel.
The info below can also be used for crafting your daily fantasy baseball strategy at drafters.com as well!
If you have an questions or need to see late-minute changes, follow me on Twitter at @FTA Sports. Let’s bring home the bacon!
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James Paxton
Career vs Current Twins Roster
| PA | K% | wOBA | AVG | FIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94 | 27.7 | 0.251 | 0.209 | 3.03 |
| EV | LA | xwOBA | xBA | xSLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82.6 | 16.5 | 0.236 | 0.199 | 0.328 |
Tyler Glasnow
Career vs Current Orioles Roster
| PA | K% | wOBA | AVG | FIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 30.8 | 0.225 | 0.216 | 1.24 |
| EV | LA | xwOBA | xBA | xSLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81.3 | 15.3 | 0.204 | 0.187 | 0.217 |
Sonny Gray
Career vs Current Giants Roster
| PA | K% | wOBA | AVG | FIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98 | 17.3 | 0.299 | 0.280 | 2.79 |
| EV | LA | xwOBA | xBA | xSLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83.6 | 7.9 | 0.354 | 0.319 | 0.452 |
Shane Bieber
Career vs Current Mariners Roster
| PA | K% | wOBA | AVG | FIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 17.2 | 0.212 | 0.120 | 3.48 |
| EV | LA | xwOBA | xBA | xSLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82.2 | 25.6 | 0.269 | 0.169 | 0.301 |
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Who Owned Baseball – May 1, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Lindsey Wasson/Getty Images
Let’s see owned baseball on May 1, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Jose Abreu singled and homered in the White Sox walk off 7-6 victory over the Orioles in the nightcap of a double header. In the opening 5-4 Chicago loss, Abreu singled and doubled, driving in a pair.
Nolan Arenado homered twice and added a single, driving in 4 to help the Rockies pound the Brewers, 11-4.
Jon Lester allowed 1 hit over 7 shutout innings, walking 1 and fanning 8 as the Cubs blanked the Mariners in an 11-0 laugher.
Martín Pérez struck out 7 Astros over 8 shutout innings, giving up only 4 hits to earn the 6-2 decision for Minnesota.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Jalen Beeks came into the game in the second and threw 6 2/3 innings of 1 hit, shutout ball, striking out 6 Royals along the way. Kansas City did all of their scoring in the first and topped Tampa Bay, 3-2.
Jacob deGrom returned to form with 7 innings of 3 hit, shutout ball. He did not get the decision as the Mets were edged in the 9th by Cincinnati, 1-0.
Kiké Hernández doubled and singled, scoring the Dodgers only run in the Giants 2-1 walk off win.
Danny Santana homered and doubled but the Rangers could not complete the comeback against the Pirates and fell, 7-5.
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Dale Murphy Makes A Pitch For Portland Baseball – @lockedonmlb for May 2, 2019
In the second part of my conversation with 2 time NL MVP Dale Murphy, we discuss Portland Oregon as a potential landing spot for an expansion MLB team.
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DALE MURPHY SHARES BRAVES MEMORIES – LOCKED ON MLB FOR MAY 1, 2019
Two time NL MVP Dale Murphy joins the show to talk about memories of his wonderful career with the Atlanta Braves.
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Who Owned Baseball – April 30, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Carlos Gonzalez, Associated Press
Let’s see owned baseball on April 30, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Gerrit Cole held a red hot Twins team to 1 hit and no runs over 7, striking out 11 along the way as the Astros won an 11-0 laugher.
Zack Greinke pitched into the 8th, striking out 7 Yankees in 7 2/3 innings, allowing 1 run to earn the 3-1 decision for Arizona.
Franmil Reyes homered twice and doubled, driving in 3, to lead the Padres past Atlanta, 4-3.
Carlos Santana collected 3 hits, including a homer, driving in 2 to help the Indians win in Miami, 7-4.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Luis Castillo struck out 7 Mets in 6 2/3 innings, giving up 2 runs. He did not factor into the decision as the Reds dropped the 4-3 game in extra innings.
Adam Eaton went 2 for 5 with a homer but the Nationals came up short against St. Louis, 3-2.
CC Sabathia recorded career strikeout number 3,000 in a game where he pitched into the 6th, giving up only 2 runs. He would be charged with the loss as Arizona topped the Yankees, 3-1.
Gleyber Torres singled, doubled and drove in the Yankees only run in their 3-1 loss in Arizona.
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Sabathia’s Hall of Fame Case plus Vlad Jr. Goes to Anaheim – @LockedOnMLB for April 30, 2019
As CC Sabathia approaches 3,000 strikeouts, his Cooperstown case becomes a little clearer. Meanwhile Vlad Guerrero Jr. is going to play in the stadium where his dad won the MVP and the best player in the game is wearing Vlad Sr.’s number.
This is the LockedOn MLB Podcast with your host Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully.
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How an NBA Game is like an MLB Season – @lockedonmlb Podcast for April 29, 2019
The back and forth, ups and downs of an NBA game remind me of a mini baseball season. You can not get too high or too low until it is wrapping up, but it is important not to fall too far behind.
Meanwhile the Rays and Twins remain elite, the Yankees defy belief and the Cardinals and Dodgers keep on chugging.
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Who Owned Baseball – April 28, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Let’s see owned baseball on April 28, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Ozzie Albies got 3 hits, 2 of them homers, to help the Braves come from behind against the Rockies, 8-7.
Zach Eflin threw a complete game, allowing 7 hits while walking no Miami batters for the 5-1 Philadelphia victory.
Kyle Gibson struck out 6 Tigers and walking none over 7 solid innings to give the Twins a 4-1 win.
Hunter Pence singled, doubled and homered, driving in 4 and scoring 3 times as the Rangers rolled in Seattle, 14-1.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Chris Bassitt struck out 9 Blue Jays in 7 innings, allowing 3 hits and 1 run. The A’s bullpen would collapse in extra innings allowing Toronto to walk off as 5-4 winners.
Melky Cabrera homered twice and added a singled and a double but the Pirates were edged by the Dodgers, 7-6.
Jon Duplantier came out of the bullpen in extra innings to throw 4 shutout frames, allowing 1 hit, 2 walks and striking out 4 Cubs. He did not factor into the decision in the Diamondbacks 6-5 loss in 15 innings.
Daniel Vogelbach reached base 3 times but the rest of the Mariners were silenced in the 14-1 drubbing by the Rangers.
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Who Owned Baseball – April 27, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
AP Elaine Thompson
Let’s see owned baseball on April 27, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
David Bote homered twice, driving in 5, in the Cubs 9-1 blow out of Arizona.
Hunter Dozier singled twice and tripled twice with 5 RBI to help the Royals top the Angels in a wild 9-4 game.
Clayton Kershaw did not walk a batter in 7 innings, giving up 4 hits and 1 run while striking out 8 Pirates to earn the 3-1 Dodger win.
Mike Minor struck out 13 Mariners in 7 innings, allowing 3 hits and 1 run as the Rangers rolled to a 15-1 final.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Pete Alonso homered and added two more hits but the Mets came up short against Milwaukee, 8-6.
Mookie Betts singled and homered, providing the Red Sox almost all of their offense as they were doubled up by the Rays, 2-1.
Shane Bieber threw 6 strong innings, allowing 3 hits and 3 runs, striking out 9 Astros along the way. He did not fare in the decision as the Indians bullpen lost the 4-3 game in extra innings.
Steven Strasburg went 7 innings, striking out 9 Padres and allowing 2 runs, 4 hits and 1 walk. The Nationals bullpen got blown out in extra innings, 8-3.
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Who Owned Baseball – April 26, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
NBC Sports Chicago
Let’s see owned baseball on April 26, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Tim Anderson went 4 for 6 with a double, 3 runs scored and a walk off homer to cap a wild 12-11 White Sox win over Detroit.
Austin Barnes homered and doubled, driving in 3 to help the Dodgers top Pittsburgh, 6-2.
Jerad Eickhoff blanked the Marlins over 7 innings, allowing 2 hits and 1 run, to earn the 4-0 decision for the Phillies.
Marcus Stroman allowed 1 hit over 7 shutout innings, striking out 7 A’s along the way. He set up the Blue Jays’ 4-2 walk off victory.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Miguel Cabrera collected 4 hits, including a homer, in the Tigers bizarre 12-11 loss to the White Sox.
Mike Fiers held the Blue Jays to 2 runs over 7 strong innings but Oakland’s bullpen dropped the 4-2 game in the 9th,
Tyler Flowers singled twice and homered twice but the Braves were doubled up by the Rockies, 8-4.
Max Scherzer struck out 10 Padres and walked none over 7 innings of 4 hits, 2 run ball. He did not factor into the decision as Washington fell, 4-3.
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Previewing the Weekend and Answering Tweets – @lockedonmlb April 26, 2019
Before wrapping up another week, we preview the games for the weekend, including the arrival of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the urgency for the Red Sox to win against Tampa Bay again.
Then I answer Tweets from listeners, including one about the Phillies chances and another about White Sox fandom.
This is the LockedOn MLB Podcast with your host Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully.
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Who Owned Baseball – April 25, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Elaine Thompson / The Associated Press
Let’s see owned baseball on April 25, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Trevor Bauer allowed 4 hits and 1 run over 8 innings as the Indians edged the Astros, 2-1.
Tim Beckham reached base 3 times with a homer and 3 RBI to help the Mariners clobber the Rangers, 14-2.
Jarrod Dyson went 3 for 5 with a triple, 2 runs scored and an RBI as Arizona blanked Pittsburgh, 5-0.
Zack Greinke threw 7 shutout innings, striking out 7 Pirates and smacking a triple of his own to raise his average to .462 in the Diamondbacks 5-0 victory.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Gerrit Cole struck out 10 Indians in 7 innings while giving up only 2 runs. He took the hard luck decision as the Astros were doubled up, 2-1.
Freddie Freeman singled twice and homered but the Braves rally in Cincinnati came up short, 4-2.
Aaron Nola pitched into the 7th, allowing 1 run and striking out 4 Marlins in 6 2/3 innings. The Phillies bullpen would drop the 3-1 final in extra innings.
Gio Urshela homered and walked in the Yankees 11-5 loss to the Angels.
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Who Owned Baseball – April 24, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Let’s see owned baseball on April 24, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Ketel Marte hit a pair of homers in the Diamondbacks 11-2 crushing of the Pirates.
Chris Paddack threw 7 innings of 1 hit, shutout ball, fanning 9 Mariners to give the Padres a razor thin 1-0 victory.
Jose Ramirez singled, doubled, walked, homered and drove in 4 in the Indians 6-2 win.
Justin Verlander threw 8 strong innings, striking out 8 Twins and allowing 1 run to help the Astros take the 7-1 final.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Cody Bellinger reached base 3 times, including a homer, in the Dodgers 7-6 defeat at the hands of the Cubs.
Walker Buehler pitched well into the 6th inning, allowing 4 hits. But the Cubs bombed the Dodger bullpen, 7-6.
Felix Hernandez struck out 8 Padres in 7 innings, allowing 1 run. But the Mariners were blanked, 1-0.
Andrelton Simmons homered twice in the Angels 6-5 loss to the Yankees.
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New @lockedonmlb Podcast – @morganprice and the Underrated Pain of Texas Rangers Fandom
Morgan Price, co host of the Locked On Rangers podcast, returns to the show to discuss the underrated pain and suffering of being a Texas Rangers fan.
This is the LockedOn MLB Podcast with your host Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully.
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Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (4/24/19): MLB DFS Advice for FanDuel and DraftKings
DraftKings & FanDuel MLB DFS Lineups & Picks for April 24, 2019
In this article you’ll find our breakdown of Pitchers to target in Cash and GPP lineups on DraftKings and FanDuel.
The info below can also be used for crafting your daily fantasy baseball strategy at drafters.com as well!
If you have an questions or need to see late-minute changes, follow me on Twitter at @FTA Sports. Let’s bring home the bacon!
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Blake Snell
Career vs Current Royals Roster
| PA | K% | wOBA | AVG | FIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 30.8 | 0.281 | 0.208 | 3.69 |
| EV | LA | xwOBA | xBA | xSLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84.5 | 26.3 | 0.308 | 0.209 | 0.451 |
Drew Smyly
Career vs Current Athletics Roster
| PA | K% | wOBA | AVG | FIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 20.0 | 0.265 | 0.250 | 3.06 |
| EV | LA | xwOBA | xBA | xSLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86.0 | 26.5 | 0.343 | 0.294 | 0.450 |
Heart Warming Rays, Dumb TV Star Times and Early Magic Numbers – @lockedonmlb for April 23, 2019
The Twins, Mariners and Rays are all topping their Divisions right now, and Tampa Bay is giving us some heart warming stories along the way.
Meanwhile MLB needs to schedule the Angels and Yankees games a little more intelligently if they want to market their biggest star.
This is the LockedOn MLB Podcast with your host Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully.
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Who Owned Baseball – April 22, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
(Jeff Roberson/Associated Press)
Let’s see owned baseball on April 22, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Dexter Fowler got 4 hits, including a homer, driving in 4 and scoring 3 as the Cardinals won a slug fest against division rival Milwaukee, 13-5.
J. A. Happ threw 7 strong innings, allowing 3 hits, 2 runs and struck out 5 Angels. He did not get the decision but the Yankees topped the Angels in 14 innings, 4-3.
Steven Matz held the Phillies to 1 run over 6 innings to earn the 5-1 decision for the Mets.
Jorge Polanco went 4 for 5 with a homer, 4 RBI and 2 runs scored to lead the red hot Twins past Houston, 9-5.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Brian Dozier reached base 3 times, including a homer, in the Nationals 7-5 loss to the Rockies.
Hunter Dozier went 2 for 2 with a homer and a walk but the Royals dropped the 6-3 game to Tampa Bay.
Matt Harvey allowed just 3 hits and 2 walks over 6 innings, striking out a pair of Yankees. The Angels fell in 14 innings, 4-3.
Joe Musgrove threw 6 strong innings, allowing 3 hits and struck out 5 Diamondbacks along the way. But the Pirates bullpen melted down in the lopsided 12-4 final.
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Who Owned Baseball – April 21, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
(Adam Hunger/AP)
Let’s see owned baseball on April 21, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Cody Bellinger got 3 hits, including the 2 out go ahead homer in the 9th, and stole a home run with a leaping catch to help the Dodgers win in Milwaukee, 6-5.
James Paxton blanked the Royals over 6 shutout innings, fanning 12 and walking only 1. The bullpen blew his lead but the Yankees walked off 7-6 winners in 10.
Justin Smoak got 4 hits, including a homer, driving in 2, to help the Blue Jays hang on against the A’s, 5-4.
Stephen Strasburg struck out 11 Marlins in 8 innings of 2 hit ball to earn the 5-0 decision for the Nationals.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Pete Alonso reached base 3 times, including a homer, but the Mets lost in St. Louis, 6-4.
Alex Gordon got a pair of hits including a dramatic 8th inning game tying home run. The Royals would lose the 7-6 game to the Yankees in 10.
Reynaldo Lopez pitched 6 innings, allowing 2 earned runs and striking out 8 and walking no Tigers. But the White Sox dropped the 4-3 game.
Robbie Ray allowed 1 run over 6 strong innings but did not get the decision as the Cubs walked off against the Diamondbacks, 2-1.
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Who Owned Baseball – April 18, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
MASN
Let’s see owned baseball on April 18, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Homer Bailey held the Yankees to 3 hits and 1 run over 6 innings to help the Royals win, 6-1.
Patrick Corbin pitched into the 8th, finishing with 7 2/3 innings, allowing 2 hits and 1 run while striking out 9 San Francisco batters to earn the 4-2 decision for the Nationals.
Ryon Healy homered twice and walked, driving in 5 in Seattle’s wild 11-10 victory in Anaheim.
Ryan McMahon went 3 for 4 with 2 homers and 5 RBI as the Rockies beat the Phillies, 6-2.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Zach Eflin held the Rockies scoreless through 5 before allowing 2 earned runs and 1 unearned run in the 6th. He would take the hard luck 6-2 defeat for the Phillies.
Ryne Harper stopped the bleeding with 3 1/3 shutout innings out of the pen, holding the Blue Jays to 1 hit and no walks. It was too little too late as the Twins fell, 7-4.
Evan Longoria singled and doubled, scoring a run and driving in another but the Giants came up short 4-2 to Washington.
Tommy Pham collected 4 hits, including a homer and stole a base in the Rays 6-5 extra inning loss to Baltimore.
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