Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – August 15, 2015

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Mike LaCoss, pitcher for the 1989 National League Champion Giants, returns to the Podcast.

He shares his memories of the 1987 Division title, passing the Reds and thoughts of the memorable 1989 postseason.

It is a HUM BABY episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Matt Kemp, Manny Machado, Jaime Garcia, CoreyKluber, Joey Votto, Coco Crisp, David Price and Bartolo Colon  all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball

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Who Owned Baseball August 14, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings

 

DAVID ZALUBOWSKI/AP

DAVID ZALUBOWSKI/AP

Matt Kemp became the first Padres batter in history to hit for the cycle, finishing the night 4-5 with 2 runs scored and 4 RBI in San Diego’s 9-5 victory in Colorado.

Jaime Garcia took a shutout into the 9th and finished with 8 1/3 innings, 6 hits and no earned runs, earning the 3-1 decision for the Cardinals over Miami.

Manny Machado made some dazzling defensive plays, reached base 3 times and launched a 2 run, bottom of the 13th walk off homer that won the 8-6 game for Baltimore over Oakland.

Corey Kluber allowed a solo homer and a walk and nothing else, throwing a complete game 1 hitter, striking out 7 to lead Cleveland past Minnesota, 6-1.

They all owned baseball on August 14, 2015

Earning 1/2 WOBs on losing efforts.

Joey Votto doubled and hit a 3 run homer, accounting for all of Cincinnati’s offense as they fell to the Dodgers 5-3.

Bartolo Colon pitched 7 innings, striking out 7 and allowing 1 run. He would not factor into the decision as the Mets fell to Pittsburgh, 3-2 in 10.

Coco Crisp hit 3 doubles and a single, driving in a run in the A’s 13 inning 8-6 loss in Baltimore.

David Price thrilled a frenzied Toronto crowd with 7 shutout innings and pitched into the 8th. The Blue Jays bullpen blew the lead and the Yankees came back to win, 4-3.

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The Most Recent Cycle Hit For Each Team (Updated for Matt Kemp, August 14, 2015 )

DAVID ZALUBOWSKI/AP

DAVID ZALUBOWSKI/AP

THE FIRST PADRE CYCLE!!!

 

No Padre has ever thrown a no hitter. No Padres team has ever won the World Series. No Padre had ever hit for the cycle… until now.

Matt Kemp hit a fly ball that ricocheted off the right center field wall in Coors Field. By the time he stood at third base, the cycle was achieved.

This has been a rough year for the Padres and for Kemp, but this hit must have felt sweet.

Here is the list, updated for today’s action!

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – August 14, 2015

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Waiting for my car to be washed, I felt a strong sense of nostalgia… for the Toronto Blue Jays.

This weekend in Toronto is the biggest Canada has seen in baseball in a long time. For me, since the good old days

It is a Great White North episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Mitch Moreland, Mark Buehrle, Kyle Schwarber, Noah Syndergaard, Jeremy Guthrie, Stephen Strasburg, Eric Hosmer and Enrique Hernandez  all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball



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Who Owned Baseball August 13, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings

 

HANNAH FOSLIEN/GETTY IMAGES

HANNAH FOSLIEN/GETTY IMAGES

Mitch Moreland collected 4 hits including a 2 run double and a 2 run homer, helping the Rangers erase an early 4-0 hole and and win 6-5 in Minnesota.

Mark Buehrle pitched 7 strong innings, allowing 2 runs and striking out 8 to get the 4-2 decision for Toronto who swept Oakland for their 11th straight victory.

Kyle Schwarber reached base 4 times with a pair of homers and 4 RBI, helping the red hot Cubs crush the Brewers 9-2.

Noah Syndergaard allowed a pair of first inning homers and then settled down to keep the Rockies to 3 runs and 4 hits over 7 innings, and earned the 12-3 decision for the first place Mets.

They all owned baseball on August 13, 2015

Earning 1/2 WOBs on losing efforts.

Eric Hosmer singled and homered, scoring twice and driving in a pair in Kansas City’s 7-6 loss to the Angels.

Jeremy Guthrie held the Angels to 2 hits and 1 run over 6 innings. However the Royals bullpen had a very rare meltdown and lost the 7-6 game in the 9th.

Enrique Hernandez went 3 for 4 and added a walk but was stranded every time as the Dodgers lost to the Reds, 10-3.

Stephen Strasburg struck out 8 Giants in 6 innings but also let up a pair of runs and lost the 3-1 game for the Nationals.

 

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217 Games In 183 MLB Year Long Road Trip – Game #156/Day 132 Preview: The Rogers Center

IMG_3843On the set of Fox 9 wishing I could wear my shades to combat bright lighting.

The CAUSE:  To Raise Money for Concussion Awareness (via Sports Legacy Institute. donate money here) Through Inspiring Others.

Day Date, Venue, Opponents

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – August 13, 2015

Photo: Cincinnati Enquirer file

Photo: Cincinnati Enquirer file

Mike LaCoss, former Cincinnati Reds pitcher, joins the podcast.

He talks about playing for John McNamara, being selected to the 1979 All Star Game, some of his super long outings and why he has a beef with some of the scorekeepers in Montreal.

It is a swan song to the Big Red Machine episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Hisashi Iwakuma, Clayton Kershaw, Aaron Hicks, J. T. Realmuto, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Zimmermann, David Ortiz and Paul Goldschmidt  all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball

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Who Owned Baseball August 12, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings

(Bettina Hansen / The Seattle Times)

(Bettina Hansen / The Seattle Times)

Hisashi Iwakuma threw the fifth no hitter in Mariners history, walking 3 Orioles and striking out 7, sealing the 3-0 final.

Clayton Kershaw was perfect into the 6th and finished with 8 innings of 3 hit shutout ball, walking no Washington batter and striking out 8, earning the 3-0 decision for the Dodgers.

Aaron Hicks went 4 for 5 with a homer, four runs scored and a circus catch in centerfield to help the Twins demolish the Rangers, 11-1.

J. T. Realmuto went 3 for 5 with 3 runs scored, 6 RBI, a triple and a grand slam to help Miami win a 14-6 laugher over Boston.

They all owned baseball on August 12, 2015.

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217 Games In 183 MLB Year Long Road Trip – Game #155/Day 131 Preview, Target Field (Minnesota)

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The CAUSE:  To Raise Money for Concussion Awareness (via Sports Legacy Institute. donate money here) Through Inspiring Others.

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The Most Recent No Hitter For Each Franchise (Updated for Hisashi Iwakuma, August 12, 2015 )

(Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

(Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

 

A Masterpiece for Iwakuma!

This has been a let down of a season for the Seattle Mariners, but what a highlight for Iwakuma. The 5th no hitter in Seattle Mariners history and the first since the perfect game by Felix Hernandez in 2012.

It was also his first career complete game. It is a good thing they didn’t bring in Fernando Rodney for the 9th.

It is time to update my list!

217 Games In 183 Days MLB Year Long Road Trip – Game #154/Day 130 Day Preview, Wrigley Field

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The GOAL: 183 Straight Days (every single day at least 1 gm) Of ALL 30 MLB Parks Trip In 2015 (215 – 220 Games) view full year schedule.

The CAUSE:  To Raise Money for Concussion Awareness (via Sports Legacy Institute. donate money here) Through Inspiring Others.

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WED Aug 12, 2015: Wrigley Field ( Game 9/14 there this year) – 7:05

Prepaid Expenses:

Parking downtown for 40 hours  (quick getaway maneuver Fri) – $34

CUBS ticket – $13

CTA transit ($9)

Megabus trip to Minnesota after the game – $5

Day Of Expenses

Gas –  $15

Food – $10

Method of Transportation

Where I am headed to next?

I have two straight nights of Megabus rides, sandwiched between a matinee at Target Field, with two big TV and radio interviews lined up.

Trip Stats:

Projected budget – $22500 , I am plus $55 as of right now where I thought I would be financially.)

Hot Dogs eaten – 56

Beers Consumed – 60

Energy Drinks – 141 (including coffee)

Free Car Rental days (have used 34/46 free rental days.

Miles traveled thus far by all modes (57000 Miles).  Before you say that is a lot, I did that many by air in my 2012 World Record Streak.

 

Interviews TV, Radio, Internet, Podcast, Newsprint – 76 total interviews (70 since June.01.)

Home team record is now astoundingly good at 87 – 66 (.569 win %).  Not bad when you consider that CBP in Philadelphia has the most games watched so far.

Games Per Park Breakdown – 154

 

CBP – 24 (Philadelphia)

 

Nats Park – 22 (Washington)

 

Yankee Stadium – 18 (The Bronx)

 

Camden Yards – 15 (Baltimore)

 

Wrigley Field – 9 (Chicago)

 

Safeco Field – 8 (Seattle)

 

Fenway Park – 6 (Boston)

 

Citi Field – 6 (Flushing Meadows, NY)

 

US Cellular Field – 5 (Chicago)

 

AT @ T Park – 4 (San Francisco)

 

Busch Stadium – 4 (St. Louis)

 

PNC Park – 4 (Pittsburgh)

Angel Stadium – 3 (Anaheim, CA)

Chase Field – 3 (Phoenix, AZ)

Minute Maid Park – 3 (Houston)

Globe Life Park – 3 (Arlington, TX)

Miller Park – 3 (Milwaukee)

O.co Coliseum – 2 (Oakland)

Kauffman Stadium – 2 (Kansas City)

Progressive Field – 2 (Cleveland)

Great American Ball Park – 2 (Cincinnati)

Marlins Park – 2 (Miami)

Tropicana Field- 1 (Tampa Bay)

Petco Park – 1 (San Diego)

Comerica Park – 1 (Detroit)

Coors Field – 1 (Denver)

Left to see.

27. Target Field – Aug.13, 2015 (Minneapolis)

28. Rogers Center – Aug.14, 2015 (Toronto, Ont, Canada)

29,  Dodger Stadium (Aug.30) Los Angeles, CA

30.  Turner Field (Oct.1) Atlanta, GA

Makes 154 Games in 130 Days through Aug.12 2015 – featuring 29 Doubleheaders, 1 missed and 1 madeup doubleheader, and one outright miss (Apr.07, that was cancelled and rescheduled for July.07, 2015, in which I attended anyways. There was also a four day break for the ALL – Star Break).  I have 63 Games Left in 53 Days.

2015 Trip schedule.

June Interview on Fox 10.

June Interview on Fox 10.

 

Interview on CSN Philly during the month of July.

Interview on CSN Philly during the month of July.

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – August 12, 2015

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The Dodgers have the longest pennant drought of any California team. The fact that they did not make the big move for 2015 makes no sense to me.

Plus I imagine how their history would be different had they kept Pedro and Piazza.

It is an I Love LA episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Lorenzo Cain, Yasiel Puig, Carlos Rodon, Madison Bumgarner, Chris Davis, Todd Frazier, Williams Perez and Bryan Mitchell all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball



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Who Owned Baseball August 11, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings

CHARLIE RIEDEL/AP

CHARLIE RIEDEL/AP

Lorenzo Cain went 4 for 4 with a double and a homer to lead the first place Royals to a 6-1 victory over the Tigers.

Yasiel Puig homered, tripled and drove in 5 runs as the Dodgers logged a much needed 5-0 win over Washington.

Carlos Rodon threw 7 shutout innings, allowing 4 hits, 1 walk and striking out 11 Angels batters, earning the 3-0 decision for the White Sox.

Madison Bumgarner threw a complete game allowing 5 hits and 1 walk and striking out 12 Houston batters, winning 3-1 in San Francisco.

They all owned baseball on August 11, 2015.

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – August 11, 2015

AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin

AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin

James Shields cleared waivers, and trading for him makes a lot of sense for a lot of contenders

It is a “Help ourselves this year and next” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Johnny Cueto, Gio Gonzalez, Avisail Garcia, Wellington Castillo, Jon Gray, Maikel Franco and Franklin Gutierrez  all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball



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Who Owned Baseball August 10, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings

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JOHN SLEEZER – Kansas City Star JSLEEZER@KCSTAR.COM

Johnny Cueto pitched in front of the Kansas City crowd as a Royal for the first time and did not disappoint. He threw a complete game 4 hit shutout, striking out 8 Detroit batters and walking none, earning the 4-0 decision.

Gio Gonzalez went 8 shutout innings, allowing 7 hits, 1 walk and 6 strikeouts, giving the Nationals a much needed easy 8-3 win over the Dodgers.

Avisail Garcia launched a pair of homers, driving in 4, helping the White Sox past the Angels, 8-2.

Wellington Castillo clubbed his 8th homer in 12 games and added a 3 run triple as the Diamondbacks humiliated the Phillies, 13-3.

They all owned baseball on August 10, 2015.

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217 Games In 183 Days: MLB Year Long Road Trip – Game #153/Day 129 Preview, US Cellular Field

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Chuck Booth (Owner/Lead Analyst): 

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Chuck Booth’s 2015 MLB Park Historical Road Trip

The GOAL: 183 Straight Days (every single day at least 1 gm) Of ALL 30 MLB Parks Trip In 2015 (216 Games) view full year schedule.

The CAUSE:  To Raise Money for Concussion Awareness (via Sports Legacy Institute. donate money here) Through Inspiring Others.

Day Date, Venue, Opponents

Tuesday Aug.11, 2015

US Cellular Field 7:10, White Sox vs Angels  (5/6 games at US Cellular Field this year).

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217 Games In 183 MLB Year Long Road Trip – Game #152/Day 128 Preview, US Cellular Field

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Chuck Booth (Owner/Lead Analyst): 

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Chuck Booth’s 2015 MLB Park Historical Road Trip

The GOAL: 183 Straight Days (every single day at least 1 gm) Of ALL 30 MLB Parks Trip In 2015 (217 Games) view full year schedule.

The CAUSE:  To Raise Money for Concussion Awareness (via Sports Legacy Institute. donate money here) Through Inspiring Others.

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – August 10, 2015

Greg Fiume/Getty Images North America

Greg Fiume/Getty Images North America

The idea of the Dodgers and the Nationals missing the post season was inconceivable this April, but possible.

It is a “To Hell with Predictions” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Jackie Bradley Jr, Francisco Cervelli, Corey Kluber, Jake Arrieta, Ryan Zimmerman, Colby Rasmus and Masahiro Tanaka  all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball



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Who Owned Baseball August 9, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings

 (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Jackie Bradley Jr. reached base 3 times, including a triple and a homer, drove in 5 runs and made a spectacular back to home plate catch in center field to help the Red Sox top the fading Tigers, 7-2.

Francisco Cervelli singled, tripled and homered, driving in 3 runs and led the Pirates to a wild 13-6 come from behind victory over the Dodgers.

Corey Kluber took a no hitter into the 7th and finished with a three hit complete game 8-1 win over the Twins in Cleveland.

Jake Arrieta pitched shutout ball for 7 2/3 innings, allowing 4 hits, 2 walks and struck out 6 Giants as the Cubs completed the 4 game sweep, 2-0.

They all owned baseball on August 9, 2015.

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – August 9, 2015

 (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

(Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

 

It is time for the Sunday Request!

You bet. The numbers are on his side. As are many other arguments.

Plus I praise Jeff Banister for managing for the situation rather than the book.

Not all is what it seems on this episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Stephen Strasburg, Andrew McCutchen, Ubaldo Jimenez, Abraham Almonte, Tyson Ross, Curtis Granderson and David Ortiz  all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball



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Who Owned Baseball August 8, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings

 

ALEX BRANDON/AP

ALEX BRANDON/AP

Stephen Strasburg pitched 7 brilliant innings, allowing 3 hits, no walks and 12 strike outs, giving up a single run on a solo homer. He also went 3 for 3 with his bat and earned the 6-1 victory for Washington over Colorado.

Andrew McCutchen reached base 4 times, including a double, scored a run, drove in another and stole a base in the Pirates 6-5 win over the Dodgers.

Ubaldo Jimenez took a no hitter into the 6th and finished 8 innings of 2 hit, 1 walk shutout ball, notching the 5-0 decision for the Orioles over the Angels.

Abraham Almonte went 4 for 5 with a pair of doubles and a homer, scoring 3 and driving in 2 as the Indians humiliated Minnesota, 17-4.

 

They all owned baseball on August 8, 2015.

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Freakish Delays For Travel Over FRI/SAT Almost Cause Game Misses: 217 MLB Games Trip Still Intact For 2015

a 30 hour travel sector tested my limit and sanity once again. Overall it was not a very good week of execution on either my part, or parties that were helping me on the voyages.  I am hoping that having my car with me for the majority will help clean that up in the next 10 days in the Midwest, Toronto and Baltimore, before I hit the West Coast for an 11 day road swing.   At least I made it to Yankee Stadium early enough to receive this killer cowboy hat.  Unfortunately I will be selling this on EBAY to help pay for some of the fiasco that was this week.

a 30 hour travel sector tested my limit and sanity once again. Overall it was not a very good week of execution on either my part, or parties that were helping me on the voyages. I am hoping that having my car with me for the majority will help clean that up in the next 10 days in the Midwest, Toronto and Baltimore, before I hit the West Coast for an 11 day road swing. At least I made it to Yankee Stadium early enough to receive this killer cowboy hat. Unfortunately I will be selling this on EBAY to help pay for some of the fiasco that was this week.

Chuck Booth (Owner/Lead Analyst): 

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Chuck Booth’s 2015 MLB Park Historical Road Trip

The GOAL: 183 Straight Days (every single day at least 1 gm) Of ALL 30 MLB Parks Trip In 2015 (216 Games) view full year schedule.

The CAUSE:  To Raise Money for Concussion Awareness (via Sports Legacy Institute. donate money here) Through Inspiring Others.

If felt like a page Right Out Of Ripley ‘s

I started out Friday morning (Aug.07, 2015) with much swagger.  I began the day with an exciting interview opportunity in which I nailed for a potential paying gig surrounding MLB.

Since I couldn’t take my car to a Park and Ride in Sicklerville, N.J. (since I would be gone for 40 hours on Friday and Saturday), I walked 2 miles to my public bus – in order to make the connecting transport to Philadelphia Amtrak 30th Station. I did not want to risk a tow charge for using the Park N ride service for too long.

I ate a heavy helping of Ramen noodles before leaving.  Hey, you gotta save dough where you can.  My friend Gary Herman gave me a free coupon for a Chic – fil-a sandwich earlier this week – which I capitalized on since it was 800 feet from my public bus Friday..

NJ Transit took me to the Lindenwold PATCO Speedline.  I have taken this method all week.  It costs just $3 for a one way maneuver into downtown Philly.

If I am headed to New York – they have a Megabus pickup location at Philly independence Hall.  It only takes 25 minutes.

Today was not one of those days.  Trips to Washington are picked up from Amtrak 30th Station only. It is still a $3 move for me because it falls within the free interloop zone for light rail trips out of Jefferson Station.  (Right across from the Greyhound Station on Filbert Street).

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – August 8, 2015

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(US Presswire)

Since changing managers in May, the Marlins have the worst record in the National League. If they have a new manager for 2016, who should it be?

Here is one hope that they hire Dusty Baker!

That and my sons get more into A’s Baseball on this episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Sonny Gray, Mike Trout, Chase Anderson, Dexter Fowler, Jimmy Rollins, Nathan Eovaldi, J. D. Martinez and Jordan Zimmermann  all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball



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Who Owned Baseball August 7, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings

AP File Photo

AP File Photo

Sonny Gray went the distance, allowing 5 Astro hits, no walks and a single run on a solo shot in a 3-1 complete game victory in Oakland.

Mike Trout celebrated his birthday by reaching base 4 times, including a homer, scoring twice and throwing a runner out at second, helping the Angels gain a game in the AL West with an 8-4 defeat of the Orioles.

Chase Anderson tossed 7 shutout innings, striking out 7 and earned the 2-0 decision for Arizona over the Reds.

Dexter Fowler singled, doubled and homered with a steal and 2 runs scored helping the Cubs past San Francisco, 7-3.

They all owned baseball on August 7, 2015.

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – August 7, 2015

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The Mets are in first place! Better call Poppi Kramer and get her take! A glass half full Mets conversation? Who would have thought it?

It is a talk first place while you can episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Ian Kinsler, Khris Davis, Mark Buehrle, Michael Wacha, Brett Lawrie, Domonic Brown and Aaron Brooks all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball


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Who Owned Baseball August 6, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings

DUANE BURLESON - GETTY IMAGES

DUANE BURLESON – GETTY IMAGES

 Ian Kinsler got a pair of hits, the second being a 2 run walk off bottom of the 9th homer that gave the Tigers an 8-6 win over Kansas City.

Khris Davis singled and homered twice, driving in 6 runs, leading Milwaukee past San Diego 10-1.

Mark Buehrle went 7 innings, allowing 5 hits, 3 runs and a single walk as Toronto continued its winning streak with a 9-3 drubbing of the Twins.

Michael Wacha pitched 7 shutout innings, allowing 4 hits and 2 walks, earning the 3-0 decision for the Cardinals over the Reds.

They all owned baseball on August 6, 2015.

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More Travel Chaos On 217 Game MLB Trip: The Pope Is Coming To Philly

Pope Benedict XVI greets the crowd after delivering his Christmas message "urbi et orbi" (to the city and the world) from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 25. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) (Dec. 25, 2012) See POPE-CHRISTMAS to come.

Pope Benedict XVI greets the crowd after delivering his Christmas message “urbi et orbi” (to the city and the world) from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 25. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) (Dec. 25, 2012). He will be bringing his talents to Philadelphia, effectively shutting down traffic in all directions during late September, causing this ballpark chaser to scramble some more.

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The GOAL: 183 Straight Days (every single day at least 1 gm) Of ALL 30 MLB Parks Trip In 2015 (216 Games) view full year schedule.

The CAUSE:  To Raise Money for Concussion Awareness (via Sports Legacy Institute. donate money here) Through Inspiring Others.

Here is a new one for the books.. Extra costs and maneuvers needed to be pulled off because The Pope Is Coming to Philly Sept.24 – Sept.27.

The city of Philly will not run busses through downtown like I needed them too.

So instead if weaving around on $1 bus fares on Megabus, I will have to flip cities between New York and Washington instead.

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Right Now Is The Most Grueling Stretch For The 217 Game – 30 Park, 183 Day MLB Trip

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Chuck Booth (Owner/Lead Analyst): 

Follow The MLB Reports On Twitter 

***  I Will be live tweeting from all ballpark venues I am watching games at.  Join the discussion.

Chuck Booth’s 2015 MLB Park Historical Road Trip

The GOAL: 183 Straight Days (every single day at least 1 gm) Of ALL 30 MLB Parks Trip In 2015 (216 Games) view full year schedule.

The CAUSE:  To Raise Money for Concussion Awareness (via Sports Legacy Institute. donate money here) Through Inspiring Others.

They call them the dog days of summer, and they are right to an extent.

As I sit here outside Yankee Stadium – waiting for a 130 am bus back to Philly, I am reminded how long this season has been

Tonight’s win for New York  marked the 146th game I have seen this year in 124 Days.  There is 71 games left in 59 days left.

I am going to Washington for the next three days, but also have a game in the Bronx on Saturday afternoon, before catching am Amtrak train to the District.

After that game, a 130 AM bus ride back to Philly, followed by a 4 mile walk back to home base in the wee AM hours will take its toll.  There are no public busses that run at that time of day to make it back to home base. Read the rest of this entry

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – August 6, 2015

Photo: Carlos Osorio Associated Press

Photo: Carlos Osorio Associated Press

 

Dave Dombrowski has left the Tigers and is moving on. He is VERY good at his job.

Hey Angels, Red Sox and Mariners. Why don’t you call him? Like a lot!

It is a “Honoring the Brains Behind the Organization” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

 Steven Wright, Chris Davis, Matt Harvey, Yasiel Puig, Johnny Cueto, Miguel Sano and Jeff Francoeur all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball



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Who Owned Baseball August 5, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings

ELSA/GETTY IMAGES

ELSA/GETTY IMAGES

Steven Wright pitched 8 dominating innings, allowing 1 run on a solo homer, h hits, 2 walks and struck out 9 Yankee batters to earn the decision for the Red Sox in a 2-1 thriller.

Chris Davis got 2 hits including a 10th inning grand slam that put the Orioles up for good in a 7-3 victory in Oakland.

Matt Harvey threw 7 innings of 2 hit, no walk shutout ball, striking out 6 Miami batters and helping the Mets extend their Division lead with an 8-6 win.

Yasiel Puig hit a 3 run homer and reached base 2 more times to help lead the Dodgers past the Phillies, 4-3.

 

They all owned baseball on August 5, 2015.

To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings, plus see who gained 1/2 WOB’s – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON OR SCROLL DOWN.


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