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Who Owned Baseball April 27, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB

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Matt Davidson hit two homers, including a go ahead shot in the 11th inning, to give the White Sox a 7-4 win over the Royals.
Chris Tillman threw 7 innings of 1 hit shutout ball, striking out 5 Tigers as Baltimore rolled to a 6-0 final.
Jose Peraza collected 4 hits, including 2 homers, to lead the Reds past the Twins in a wild 15-9 slug fest.
Jacob deGrom pitched into the 8th, finishing with 7 1/3 innings, 5 hits and 8 San Diego strikeouts to earn the 5-1 decision for the Mets.
They all owned baseball on April 27, 2018
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Sully Baseball Podcast – Dropping Yawkey Way and Hank Aaron as a Boston Sports Hero – April 26, 2018

Yawkey Way’s name has been changed back to Jersey Street. That is a GOOD thing.
Meanwhile, I think about an alternate universe where the Braves, not the Red Sox, stayed in Boston and Hank Aaron blossomed alongside Bill Russell in New England.
Honoring only those who deserve it in this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Who Owned Baseball April 23, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB

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Tyler Skaggs shutout the mighty Astros over 7 innings, allowing 4 hits and earning a much needed 2-0 win for the Angels.
Sal Romano allowed 4 hits, 1 earned run and 1 unearned run over 6 innings, earning the Reds only their 4th victory of the season, 10-4 over the Braves.
Jose Abreu went 4 for 4 with a pair of homers in the White Sox 10-4 thrashing of the Mariners.
Wil Myers hit 2 doubles and added 2 singles and stole a base in the Padres wild 13-5 topping of Colorado.
They all owned baseball on April 23, 2018
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Sully Baseball Podcast – Angels flunked one test and are facing another – April 23, 2018

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The Angels got clobbered at home by the Red Sox and dropped two more to San Francisco, derailing their momentum. If they want to make a play for the AL West, they need to play the Astros well, head to head. The Angels and Astros series starts tonight.
Seeing the whole season as a series if tests in this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Who Owned Baseball April 22, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB

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Brandon Belt had a mind boggling 21 pitch at bat in the first inning and finished the game with 3 hits including a homer and 2 runs scored to help the Giants top the Angels, 4-2.
Johnny Cueto did not allow a hit until the 6th and finished with 6 shutout innings, allowing 2 hits and striking out 7 Angels to lead the Giants to a 4-2 victory.
Jose Ramirez hit a pair of homers and walked, driving in 3, in the Indians 7-3 win over Baltimore.
Luis Severino threw 7 strong innings, allowing 3 hits and 1 run, earning the 5-1 decision for the Yankees over the Blue Jays.
They all owned baseball on April 22, 2018
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The Most Recent No Hitter For Each Franchise (Updated for Sean Manaea)

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That’s one way to slow down the Red Sox!
Sean Manaea faced a red hot Red Sox team who was throwing their ace and said “I have a novel idea. Why don’t I throw a no hitter?”
A bloop over the infield could have been called a hit instead of an error and it looked like Benitendi reached until a replay showed the glove brushing his shirt.
Now a bright young star no hit the hottest team in baseball and who else was in the stadium? Dallas Braden, who had thrown the previous no hitter in A’s history.
Hat tipped from THIS Red Sox fan.
Now to update the list.
FOR EACH FRANCHISE

HOUSTON ASTROS
Mike Fiers – August 21, 2015.
3-0 over Los Angeles Dodgers.

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
Bud Smith – September 3, 2001
4-0 over San Diego.
NEW YORK YANKEES
David Cone – July 18, 1999.
6-0 over Montreal. (Perfect Game.)

PITTSBURGH PIRATES
Francisco Cordova and Ricardo Rincon – July 12, 1997.
3-0 over Houston. (10 innings.)

TEXAS RANGERS
Kenny Rogers – July 28, 1994.
4-0 over California. (Perfect Game.)

ATLANTA BRAVES
Kent Mercker – April 8, 1994.
6-0 over Los Angeles.
KANSAS CITY ROYALS
Bret Saberhagen – August 26, 1991
7-0 over Chicago White Sox.

BALTIMORE ORIOLES
Bob Milacki, Mike Flanagan, Mark Williamson andGregg Olson – July 13, 1991.
2-0 over Oakland.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS
Dave Stieb – September 2, 1990.
3-0 over Cleveland.
MILWAUKEE BREWERS
Juan Nieves – April 15, 1987.
7-0 over Baltimore.

CLEVELAND INDIANS
Len Barker – May 15, 1981.
3-0 over Toronto. (Perfect Game.)
BONUS –
Last No Hitters For Teams in Old Locations
MONTREAL EXPOS
Dennis Martinez – July 28, 1991.
2-0 over Los Angeles. (Perfect Game.)
MILWAUKEE BRAVES
Warren Spahn – April 28, 1961
1-0 over San Francisco.

BROOKLYN DODGERS
Sal Maglie – September 25, 1956
5-0 over Philadelphia
ST. LOUIS BROWNS
Bobo Holloman – May 6, 1953
6-0 over Philadelphia
BOSTON BRAVES
Vern Bickford – August 11, 1950
7-0 over Brooklyn

PHILADELPHIA ATHLETICS
Bill McCahan – September 3, 1947
3-0 over Washington
WASHINGTON SENATORS
Bobby Burke – August 8, 1931
5-0 over Boston.
NEW YORK GIANTS
Carl Hubbell – May 8, 1929
11-0 over Pittsburgh.
A couple of days ago, it looked like I was finally going to do an entry for the Padres. Still nothing.
Who Owned Baseball April 20, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB

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Tyson Ross made a bid for the first San Diego no hitter in history. He settled for 7 2/3 innings of 1 hit ball, allowing 1 run and striking out 10 Diamondbacks in the 4-1 final.
Javier Baez went 4 for 6 with a homer and 4 RBI as the Cubs thumped the Rockies, 16-5.
Jakob Junis threw 8 strong innings, allowing 4 hits and 2 runs, striking out 4 Tigers, and ending the Royals losing streak with a 3-2 decision.
Carlos Correa homered twice and added another hit, driving in 3 to help push the Astros back into first place with a 10-0 blanking of the White Sox.
They all owned baseball on April 20, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball April 19, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB

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Jake Arrieta struck out 10 Pirates over 7 innings of one hit shutout ball as the Phillies cruised to a 7-0 final.
Charlie Morton shutout the Mariners over 7 innings, collecting 8 strikeouts as the champion Astros continued to roll, 9-2.
Lorenzo Cain walked, homered and hit two doubles, scoring 4 times as the Brewers broke open a 12-3 beating of the Marlins.
Leonys Martin singled, tripled and smacked a grand slam to lead the Tigers past the Orioles, 13-8.
They all owned baseball on April 19, 2018
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Sully Baseball Podcast – Reds Managers and Yankee Pitching – April 19, 2018

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Giancarlo Stanton will get his hits. Don’t worry about him. Yankee fans should be concerned about their pitching depth for this season.
Meanwhile the Reds were right to fire Bryan Price but they should have done it nearly 2 years ago.
Better late than never in this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Who Owned Baseball April 17, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB

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Patrick Corbin took a no hitter into the 8th and finished with a complete game 1 hit shutout, striking out 8 Giants as the Diamondbacks won the 1-0 thriller.
Lance McCullers Jr. allowed an early solo homer, a walk and nothing else as he held the Mariners to 1 hit over 7 innings, striking out 11 in the Astros 4-1 victory.
J. T. Realmuto homered and singled, driving in 4, as the Marlins humiliated the Yankees in the Bronx, 9-1.
Mookie Betts homered three times, including a lead off shot, and walked twice to lead the Red Sox to a 10-1 thrashing of the Angels.
They all owned baseball on April 17, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball April 16, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB

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Bryce Harper reached base 3 times and hit a highlight reel broken bat home run to help the Nationals stun the Mets, 8-6.
Didi Gregorius homered twice and walked as the Yankees demolished the Marlins, 12-1.
Hyun-Jin Ryu struck out 9 Padres and walked none over 6 innings, allowing 3 hits as the Dodgers won easily, 10-3.
Daniel Mengden threw 8 strong innings, allowing 6 hits and 1 run, striking out 6 White Sox and earned the 8-1 decision for Oakland.
They all owned baseball on April 16, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball April 14, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB

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Greg Garcia homered twice and added another hit in the Cardinals 6-1 drubbing of the Reds.
Max Scherzer gave up one hit, an early 2 run homer, and settled down to retire the next 20 Colorado hitters, striking out 11 and earning the 6-2 decision for Washington.
Hanley Ramirez doubled and homered, driving in 3 runs, pushing Boston past Baltimore, 10-3.
Garrett Richards allowed 1 hit and 1 run over his 5 plus innings, striking out 5 Royals, winning the 5-3 game for the Angels.
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They all owned baseball on April 14, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball April 13, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB

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Todd Frazier smacked a pair of homers, added a hit and a walk, and helped push the Mets to yet another win, 6-5 over the Brewers.
Aaron Hicks homered twice, one being an inside the park variety, and reached base 2 more times as the Yankees held on in Detroit to an 8-6 final.
Anibal Sanchez threw 6 shutout innings, striking out 6 Cubs enrote to a 4-0 decision for the Braves.
Gerrit Cole struck out 14 Rangers in 7 innings, allowing 3 hits and setting up the Astros 3-2 victory.
They all owned baseball on April 13, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball April 11, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB

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Zack Wheeler allowed 2 hits, 1 run and 1 walk over 7 strong innings, striking out 7 Marlins and earning the 4-1 win for the red hot Mets.
Javier Baez homered twice, driving in 4, to lead the Cubs past Pittsburgh, 13-5.
Carlos Carrasco threw a complete game, allowing 3 hits and 1 run as the Indians topped Detroit, 5-1.
Gary Sanchez got 3 hits, including a pair of homers to give the Yankees a critical bounce back 10-7 victory over Boston.
They all owned baseball on April 11, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball April 9, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB Standings

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Corey Kluber struck out 13 Tigers over 8 innings of 2 hit shutout ball to earn the Cleveland 2-0 victory.
Max Scherzer threw a complete 2 hit shutout, striking out 10 Braves and even stealing a base for the Nationals 2-0 triumph.
Mike Moustakas went 3 for 5 with a homer and 3 RBI as the Royals clobbered the Mariners, 10-0.
Austin Hedges got 3 hits including a go ahead RBI double, giving the Padres a 7-6 win over the Rockies.
They all owned baseball on April 9, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball April 7, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB Standings

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Andrew McCutchen was dynamic, collecting 6 hits, stealing a base and extended his 14th inning at bat with foul ball after foul ball before slamming a come from behind, walk off, 3 run homer to stun the Dodgers, 7-5 in San Francisco.
Xander Bogaerts reached base 3 times, including a double and a grand slam, driving in 6 for the red hot Red Sox who clobbered the Rays, 10-3.
Vince Velasquez threw 6 strong innings, allowing 4 hits, 1 walk and 1 run as the Phillies humiliated the Marlins, 20-1.
Gerrit Cole struck out 11 Padres over 7 shutout innings. He didn’t get the decision but set up the Astros 1-0 extra inning victory.
They all owned baseball on April 7, 2018
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Sully Baseball Podcast: It is never the wrong time to win 7 straight games – April 7, 2018

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Several teams have come out of the gate strong, winning games and making an early statement. The Giants are winning games without Bumgarner, the Mets and Pirates are creating a nice foundation and the Red Sox have won a week’s worth of games in a row.
Coming out of the gate strong in this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Who Owned Baseball April 5, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB Standings

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Jon Lester threw 6 shutout innings, allowing 3 hits, striking out 6 Brewers and made a strange but effective bounce pass to third base to get a rare pick off move as the Cubs blanked the Crew, 8-0.
Maikel Franco got 3 hits, including a homer, and drove in 4 as the Phillies shutout Miami, 5-0.
David Price shutout the Rays over 7 innings, and while he did not get the decision, he set up the Red Sox 3-2 walk off extra inning win.
Adam Jones doubled and hit a dramatic 2 run go ahead homer that changed the momentum and got the Orioles a 5-2 victory against the Yankees.
They all owned baseball on April 5, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball April 4, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB Standings

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Shohei Ohtani got a pair of hits including a 2 run shot off of Cleveland ace Kluber that helped set up the Angels 3-2 walk off victory in the 13th.
Sean Manaea threw 8 strong innings, allowing 3 hits and 1 run while striking out 4 Rangers to earn the 6-2 decision for the A’s.
Brandon Belt reached base 4 times and clobbered a homer, driving in 2 as the Giants took the 10-1 laugher over the Mariners.
Carlos Martinez took a shutout into the 9th, finishing with 8 1/3 scoreless frames, striking out 10 Brewers for the 6-0 St. Louis win.
They all owned baseball on April 4, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball April 3, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB Standings

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Didi Gregorius had a mind boggling opener in the Bronx, reaching base 5 times, doubling and smashing a pair of 3 run homers, driving in 8 altogether, to blow open a tight game with Seattle to a decisive 11-4 Yankees win.
Jakob Junis threw 7 shutout innings, allowing 3 hits and struck out 6 Tigers as the Royals won their first game by a razor thin 1-0 final.
Christian Villanueva clobbered three homers, driving in 5, to lead the Padres past the Rockies, 8-4, for their first win of the year.
Shane Carle came out of the bullpen to throw 3 1/3 one hit shutout innings to stop the bleeding and allow the Braves to give the Nationals their first loss of the year, 13-6.
They all owned baseball on April 3, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball April 2, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB Standings

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Charlie Morton saw the Astros raise their World Series flag and responded with 6 innings of shutout ball, striking out 6 Orioles and earning the 6-1 decision.
Tyler Mahle allowed 1 hit over 6 shutout innings, fanning 7 Cubs, winning the 1-0 shutout for Cincinnati.
Hanley Ramirez singled and homered, scoring twice and driving in a pair to help the Red Sox past his old team, the Marlins, 7-3.
Bryce Harper reached base 5 times, homering, driving in 3 and scoring 3 as the undefeated Nationals rolled to an 8-1 crushing of the Braves.
They all owned baseball on April 2, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball March 30, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB Standings

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Johnny Cueto was perfect through 6 innings and faced the minimum over 7 one hit shutout frames. He did not get the decision but led the Giants to yet another 1-0 victory over the Dodgers.
David Price faced his former team and threw 7 shutout innings, scattering 5 hits and sealing Boston’s first win, 1-0.
Gregory Polanco singled, doubled, walked and hit a 13th inning 2 out 3 run homer as the Pirates took the wild 13-10 game in Detroit.
Mike Trout scored both Angels runs, including a homer, and cut off a ball that would have tied the game in the 9th and preserved the 2-1 final in Oakland.
They all owned baseball on March 30, 2018
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Sully Baseball Podcast – Sign Them While They Are Young – March 17, 2018

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Veterans might be having a hard time signing long term deals. But the contracts handed out to Jose Altuve and Eugenio Suàrez show baseball’s trend of paying players for their prime is not going away.
Plus some thoughts on an improving Phillies team.
Paying for the GOOD years on this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – I have a vision about the 2018 World Series – March 3, 2018

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In my sleep, I saw a clear and specific vision regarding Game 7 of the yet to be played 2018 World Series. Was it a prophecy? Was it a dream? Should I play PowerBall?
Seeing images of the future on this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Talking Orioles with Justin McGuire – February 27, 2018

Justin McGuire, writer and host of the Baseball By the Book and Locked on Orioles Podcast, joins the show to discuss the Orioles chances in 2018.
Talking birds on this episode of Sully Baseball.
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While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Eric Hosmer Contract and other Signing Thoughts – February 21, 2018

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The Padres signed Eric Hosmer to a contract that is too long and won’t make a difference. At least they aren’t colluding.
Plus I look at the Rays dismantling, the Red Sox signing of JD Martinez and Commissioner Manfred’s to do list.
Hey! We are talking about signings on this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Solving the Free Agent Situation at Whittier College – February 6, 2018

While visiting Whittier College, alma mater of Richard Nixon, I took a look at the free agent signing drought. I came up with a solution that included fixing the Mets ownership crisis as well.
I am not a crook in this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Talking Angels with J. Keith van Straaten – January 20, 2018
The Angels have the best player in baseball and signed one of the biggest stars in the world. There is plenty to get excited about in Anaheim.
I invited comedian, TV host and Angels super fan J. Keith van Straaten to join the podcast. We talked about his fandom, Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani, Mike Scioscia and what made the 2002 team so special.
Giving Orange County its due on this episode of Sully Baseball.
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While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Twins look to raise expectations – January 9, 2018

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The Twins have gone from almost being contracted to being in nearly half of the post seasons over two decades. Yet without a title, nobody will remember. Minnesota wants to do something about that.
Thinking of legacies in this episode of Sully Baseball.
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