Joey Votto, Jose Altuve Aren’t the Only MLB Hitters Enjoying a Huge Second Half
The MLB regular-season schedule is a grind, and there’s a reason why they call it the “dog days of August.” For some reason, Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto and Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve aren’t paying much attention to that as they each chase history with torrid runs through the second half.
Basically, no opposing pitcher is safe, as they’re each looking to become the first hitters to hit over .400 after the All-Star game since some guy named Ichiro Suzuki did it in 2004.
While they’re grabbing all the headlines, they’re not the only ones tearing the cover off baseballs since the league’s brightest stars met up in San Diego. In fact, Votto and Altuve are just two of seven hitters with at least 30 second-half games played and a batting average higher than .350. Here’s a look at the list with some stats for perspective:
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – August 26, 2016

Giants pitcher Matt Moore almost threw a no hitter, and my dad and I watched the game together.
It is another Father and Son episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast
Matt Moore, Cole Hamels, Andrew McCutchen, Mike Trout, Robinson Cano, Ubaldo Jimenez and Brandon Moss all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball August 25, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Matt Moore came within 2 strikes of a no hitter against the Dodgers before allowing a bloop into right field in the 9th inning. He settled for 8 2/3 shutout one hit innings and the 4-0 Giants victory.
Cole Hamels struck out 8 Indians over 8 shutout 2 hit innings, earning the 9-0 decision for the Rangers.
Andrew McCutchen got 3 hits including a homer and the go ahead single in the 10th to lead the Pirates past Milwaukee, 3-2.
Mike Trout got 3 hits and drove in 4 runs to lead the Angels past Toronto, 6-3.
They All Owned Baseball on August 25, 2016.
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2016 MLB Playoff and Yearly Award Predictions
With only about a month left in the season, it’s time to take a look at playoff and yearly award predictions. These are obviously subject to change, but below are my predictions. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me on Twitter @dynasty_digest.
Playoff Prediction
AL East: Boston Red Sox
AL Central: Cleveland Indians
AL West: Texas Rangers
Wild Card: Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – August 25, 2016

On a beautiful sunny day, I took my kids to an A’s-Cubs game. And I am going to take you along too.
I take you out to the ballgame on this episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast
Manny Machado, Michael Bourn, Masahiro Tanaka, Jose Fernandez, Brian Dozier, Daniel Murphy, Johnny Cueto and Rick Porcello all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball August 24, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Manny Machado collected 4 hits, including a homer, drove in 4 and scored 2 as the Orioles took the 10-8 Beltway slugfest with Washington.
Michael Bourn went 4 for 6 with 2 triples, scoring 3 times in Arizona’s 10-9 extra inning victory over Atlanta.
Masahiro Tanaka threw 7 shutout innings, giving up 6 hits in the Yankees 5-0 blanking of the Mariners.
Jose Fernandez struck out 9 Royals in 7 innings, halting their win streak and earning the 3-0 decision for the Marlins.
They All Owned Baseball on August 24, 2016.
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Which NL Pitcher can Stop Clayton Kershaw From Winning Another Cy Young Award?
Is it possible for a pitcher to take home a Cy Young award despite missing nearly half a season? Judging from what Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw did before he landed on the disabled list and how the rest of his competition has performed since, it sure is.
The southpaw hasn’t pitched since losing to the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 26, but it’s not outrageous to say he’s still the National League’s best pitcher. Despite spotting his competition about two months, he still leads the league in fWAR (5.5) and bWAR (4.8). The biggest question right now is whether or not he’ll return to a big-league mound before the regular season finishes.
The likelihood of that increased with some good news, as J.P. Hoornstra of the L.A. News Group reported on Tuesday. Kershaw escaped a 40-pitch bullpen unscathed and is scheduled for a 60-pitch simulated game later this week. As he continues ramping up, the final step before re-entering the Dodgers’ rotation will be one rehab start.
The award has basically been Kershaw’s to lose all season, with a big determination now being how many starts he can rack up upon getting activated off the DL. There’s still about a month left, which is plenty of time for other contenders to separate themselves from the pack by having a strong finish.
Here are seven NL pitchers who have a shot at preventing Kershaw from winning yet another Cy Young. It all depends on how the last month goes.
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – August 24, 2016

Believe it or not, the Angels have one of the oldest stadiums in baseball. And maybe they will find reason to leave Anaheim behind them.
It is a Heavenly episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast
Gregory Polanco, Victor Martinez, Jake Arrieta, Sean Manaea, Nolan Arenado, Nick Buss and Jon Grayall added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball August 23, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Gregory Polanco went 3 for 4 with 2 homers and 3 RBI to help the Pirates thrash the Astros, 7-1.
Victor Martinez collected 3 hits, including a homer, driving in 2 as Detroit beat Minnesota, 8-3.
Jake Arrieta pitched 8 innings of 2 hit shutout ball, striking out 6 San Diego batters and earning the 5-3 decision for the Cubs.
Sean Manaea struck out 8 Cleveland batters over 7 innings, yielding 3 hits and 1 run while getting the 9-1 win for Oakland.
They All Owned Baseball on August 23, 2016.
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Nolan Arenado’s Bat Is Incredible, But His Glove Is Legend… Wait For It… DARY!
Sorry for the “How I Met Your Mother” quote in the title, but I couldn’t resist. At this moment in time, I believe we are witnessing one of the best defensive third baseman to play the game of baseball. At the age of 25, Nolan Arenado has received the National League Gold Glove Award in his first three seasons in the big leagues. He also won his first Fielding Bible in 2015, which means he was voted the best fielding third baseman in the entire Major Leagues, not just the National League. As you can see, he has been racking up the fielding accolades since he was promoted by the Rockies in 2013, but let’s take a look at his numbers.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – August 23, 2016

That’s right. I have reached episode 1,400.
And for today, I answer a question from superfan @cu8sfan (aka Cubs Fan With An 8.)
He wants to know what career cut short I would want to see play out properly.
The Streak Stays Alive in this episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast
Carlos Carrasco, Xander Bogaerts, Adrian Gonzalez, Jon Lester, Freddie Freeman, Gary Sanchez, Andrew Triggs and Jameson Taillon all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball August 22, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Carlos Carrasco threw 8 shutout innings, allowing 4 hits while striking out 9 Oakland batters as Cleveland took the tense 1-0 pitchers duel.
Xander Bogaerts reached base 3 times, homered, scored 2 and drove in 2 to help the Red Sox move back into a first place tie with a 6-2 win in Tampa Bay.
Jon Lester struck out 8 Padres in 6 innings, allowing 1 run and earned the 5-1 decision for the Cubs.
Adrian Gonzalez homered 3 times and drove in 8 in the wild 18-9 Dodgers victory in Cincinnati.
They All Owned Baseball on August 22, 2016.
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Daily Matchups for 8/23/2016
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Yoenis Cespedes Couldn’t be More Perfect for the Bright Lights of New York
Since baseball is a game of failure, it’s imperative for players to remain confident when they’re not successful. It’s even more imperative for those playing in large media markets to not be fazed by the fans and reporters who monitor their every move.
Understandably so, playing in a big city isn’t for everybody, but New York Mets outfielderYoenis Cespedes appears to thrive on it more than anything else.
When he was acquired from the Detroit Tigers minutes before the non-waiver trade deadline last summer, he was expected to immediately become “the man” in New York’s lineup. Mets fans know how often players live up to those kinds of expectations upon landing in Flushing.
So, the fact that he’s lived up to them by hitting .290/.353/.584 with 42 home runs and 108 RBI in 154 games since joining the Mets is shocking. It’s also why fans hope Cespedes either decides against using his opt-out clause after this season, or New York finds a way to keep him with the organization via another contract.
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – August 22, 2016

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I am beginning to appreciate the merits of a combined no hitter. And frankly with the way that bullpens are set up now, I wouldn’t be surprised to see more of them.
It is a group effort episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast
Nolan Arenado, Noah Syndergaard, Justin Upton, Dallas Keuchel, Addison Russell, Jeff Samardzjia, Andrew Benitendi and Marcus Stroman all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball August 21, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Nolan Arenado went 4 for 5 with a pair of homers and 6 RBI as the Rockies clobbered the Cubs, 11-4.
Noah Syndergaard shut the Giants out over 8 strong innings, allowing 2 hits and getting the 2-0 Mets victory.
Justin Upton drove in 6 with 2 homers to lead Detroit past Boston, 10-5.
Dallas Keuchel allowing 2 runs over 8 innings, striking out 7 Baltimore hitters and earning the 5-3 decision for Houston.
They All Owned Baseball on August 21, 2016.
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How Jake Powell Exposed Baseball’s Racism
Baseball is no stranger to having those connected to the game being called out for insensitive and/or inappropriate comments. From the 1999 John Rocker Sports Illustrated feature and ensuing suspension, to the more recent termination of Curt Schilling from ESPN, among others, there is an unfortunate history. One of the first such incidents that rose to national attention occurred in 1938 when New York Yankees outfielder Jake Powell caused wide-spread furor over racist comments he made on the radio while doing a live dugout interview prior to a game.
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast -August 21, 2016

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It is Sunday and time for The Sunday Request.
@sullybaseball Hey Sully, Sunday request for you. What are your thoughts on Curt Schilling in politics? 😝 https://t.co/7lcSiY7RjR
— Julie Stone (@Julie_Stone) August 17, 2016
Chris Sale, Alex Gordon, Robbie Ray, Yoenis Cespedes, Lonnie Chisenhall, Clayton Richard and Denard Span all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
Oh Curt… the idea of you debating Elizabeth Warren is absurd.
The idea of you debating Bill Lee… is delicious.
It is a non Partisan episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast
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Who Owned Baseball August 20, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Chris Sale threw 8 shutout innings, allowing 3 hits and earning the 6-2 White Sox decision over Oakland.
Alex Gordon homered twice and added another hit as the red hot defending champion Royals crushed the Twins 10-0.
Robbie Ray gave up 1 hit and 1 run while striking out 13 Padres giving the Diamondbacks a 2-1 victory.
Yoenis Cespedes went 3 for 5 with a pair of homers and 3 RBI to give the Mets a much needed 9-5 win over the Giants.
They All Owned Baseball on August 20, 2016.
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The 2017 MLB Schedule
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – August 20, 2016

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Tiny changes in people’s lives could have altered the entire view of what we call reality. Naturally that concept reminded me of Pete Rose and Benedict Arnold.
It is a fragile reality episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast
Ryan Schimpf, Johnny Cueto, Adrian Beltre, Kendall Graveman, Jean Segura, Zack Greinke, Brian Dozier and Francisco Liriano all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball August 19, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Ryan Schimpf doubled twice, hit a game tying homer and a walk off 3 run in the 10th to blast the Padres past Arizona, 7-4.
Johnny Cueto threw 7 strong innings, scattering 8 hits and allowing 1 run as the Giants moved back into first with a 8-1 clobbering of the Mets.
Adrian Beltre went 4 for 5 with 2 homers as the Rangers topped the Rays, 6-2.
Kendall Graveman threw a complete game 2 hit shutout, walking no White Sox batters, to give Oakland the 9-0 victory.
They All Owned Baseball on August 19, 2016.
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