Blog Archives
Who Owned Baseball – June 7, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Jose M. Osorio/Chicago Tribune
Let’s see owned baseball on June 7, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Ronald Acuña Jr. got 3 hits, including a homer, driving in 3, leading the Braves past Miami, 7-1.
Yonny Chirinos struck out 6 Red Sox in 8 scoreless frames to earn the 6-1 decision for Tampa Bay.
Cole Hamels threw 8 innings of 3 hit shutout ball, striking out 10 Cardinals to keep the Cubs tied for first with a 3-1 final.
Marcus Semien got 4 hits including a game tying single in the 7th and a go ahead 2 run homer in the 9th as the A’s took a dramatic 5-3 victory in Texas.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Delino DeShields got 3 hits and a walk but the Rangers lost 5-3 to the A’s.
Clayton Kershaw threw 7 strong innings, allowing 2 runs and struck out 4 Giants. But she took the hard luck 2-1 Dodgers loss.
Lance Lynn struck out 8 Oakland batters in 6 innings, allowing 2 runs. The Rangers bullpen blew the lead and the game, 5-3.
Joey Votto reached base 3 times, including a homer, but the Reds were doubled upped by the Phillies, 4-2.
For an explanation of how WOB works, click here.
To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON OR SCROLL DOWN.
Craig Kimbrel is Employed and I was Wrong About Chris Sale: Locked On MLB – June 6, 2019
Craig Kimbrel found a job! Good work for the Cubs and stupid non move for Atlanta.
Meanwhile, Wednesday was a totally bananas day of big league ball and I was wrong about Chris Sale.
This is the Locked On MLB Podcast hosted by me, Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully.
Click HERE to hear the Episode.
Who Owned Baseball – June 5, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
AP Photo/Charlie Riedel
Let’s see owned baseball on June 5, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
David Bote doubled, homered and singled two times, driving in an eye popping 7 runs as the Cubs won a wild 9-8 game over the Rockies.
Randal Grichuk homered twice, scoring 3 runs, in the Blue Jays 11-7 comeback victory over the Yankees.
Chris Sale threw a complete game 3 hit masterpiece, striking out 12, walking none and throwing an immaculate inning along the way as the Red Sox blanked the Royals, 8-0.
Jason Vargas struck out 8 Giants in his 5 hits complete game shutout to earn the 7-0 decision for the Mets.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
David Dahl went 3 for 5 with a double and a triple, driving in 3, in the Rockies 9-8 loss to the Cubs.
Robbie Grossman doubled twice and singled twice, scoring twice and drove in a run but the A’s collapsed and allowed the Angels to walk off, 10-9.
Adrian Houser threw 3 innings out of the bullpen, with 1 hit, 1 walk and 1 unearned run, striking out 6 Marlins but the Brewers fell 8-3.
John Means allowed 1 run in 6 innings, striking out 5 Rangers but the Orioles dropped the 2-1 game in the 9th.
For an explanation of how WOB works, click here.
To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON OR SCROLL DOWN.
Who Owned Baseball – June 4, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Tony Gutierrez / AP
Let’s see owned baseball on June 4, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Shane Bieber threw 7 strong frames, allowing 2 runs and 1 walk, striking out 7 Twins as the Indians took the 5-2 final.
Garrett Cooper reached base 5 times, homered, driving in 4 while scoring 2, leading the Marlins to an eye popping 16-0 blanking of the Brewers.
Hyun-Jin Ryu continued to shutout batters, tossing 7 scoreless frames, striking out 2 Arizona batters and earning the 9-0 decision for the Dodgers.
Pedro Severino homered 3 times, driving in 4, in the Orioles wild 12-11 slug fest victory over Texas.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Griffin Canning struck out 8 Oakland batters in 6 innings but was on the losing end of the 4-2 final for the Angels.
Aaron Hicks doubled, homered and walked, scoring 2 but the Yankees fell short in Toronto, 4-3.
Franmil Reyes homered twice in San Diego’s 9-6 loss to Philadelphia.
Noah Syndergaard pitched into the 7th, finishing with 3 runs in 6 2/3 innings. He did not fare in the decision as the Mets bullpen melted down in the 10th, losing to the Giants, 9-3.
For an explanation of how WOB works, click here.
To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON OR SCROLL DOWN.
Dale Murphy, Liam McEneaney and Jeff Carr in the Grab Bag Episode: Locked On MLB – June 5, 2019
It is a GRAB BAG episode of Locked On MLB.
First, Braves’ legend Dale Murphy tells of his time living in Boston.
Comedian and host of the Tell Your Friends podcast Liam McEneaney shares a story about me being a jerk in New York.
And Jeff Carr, host of the Locked On Reds podcast, talks about the origin of his Cincinnati fandom.
This is the Locked On MLB Podcast hosted by me, Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully.
Click HERE to hear the Episode.
Follow Dale Murphy on Twitter by clicking HERE
Follow Liam McEneaney on Twitter by clicking HERE
Follow Locked On Reds on Twitter by clicking HERE
Who Owned Baseball – June 3, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune
Let’s see owned baseball on June 3, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Javier Baez homered and doubled, driving in 3, to lead the Cubs to an 8-1 beating of the Angels.
Walker Buehler struck out 11 Diamondbacks in 8 innings, allowing 2 hits, no walks and a single run to earn the 3-1 decision for the Dodgers.
Josh Reddick went 2 for 4 with a triple, an RBI and a run scored to lead the Astros past Seattle, 4-2.
Framber Valdéz threw 4 shutout innings in relief, striking out 3 as the Astros doubled up the Mariners, 4-2.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Wade LeBlanc came into the game in the second and threw 8 innings, allowing 3 hits and 1 run. The Astros scored all the runs they needed in the first to beat Seattle, 4-2.
Robbie Ray pitched 7 innings, allowing 3 runs and striking out 9 Dodgers. But he would be saddled with the tough luck 3-1 Arizona decision.
J. T. Realmuto went 2 for 4 with a homer and 2 RBI but the Phillies were pounded by San Diego, 8-2.
Mallex Smith homered and walked in the Mariners 4-2 loss to the Astros.
For an explanation of how WOB works, click here.
To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON OR SCROLL DOWN.
Who Owned Baseball – June 2, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
AP
Let’s see owned baseball on June 2, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Brandon Crawford hit a pair of homers as the Giants pounded Baltimore, 8-1.
Lucas Giolito pitched shutout ball into the 8th, finishing with 7 1/3 innings, 5 hits, no runs and struck out 9 Cleveland batters for the White Sox 2-0 victory.
Max Scherzer struck out 15 Reds in 8 innings, allowing 3 hits, 1 walk and 1 run to earn the 4-1 decision for Washington.
Myles Straw reached base 4 times, stole 3 bases and scored 3 runs in the Astros 6-4 extra innings win in Oakland.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Matt Chapman got 3 hits, including a game tying homer in the 8th but the Astros topped the A’s in the 12th, 6-4.
Cole Hamels held the Cardinals to 2 hits, 2 walks and a single unearned run over 7 innings. But he still ended up on the wrong end of a 2-1 Cubs loss.
Zach Plesac had the best outing of his young career, allowing 4 hits, 1 run and struck out 7. But the Indians were blanked by the White Sox, 2-0.
Hunter Renfroe homered twice in the Padres 9-3 defeat by the Marlins.
For an explanation of how WOB works, click here.
To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON OR SCROLL DOWN.
Who Owned Baseball – June 1, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Ben Margot – AP
Let’s see owned baseball on June 1, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Orlando Arcia homered twice and walked, driving in 4 key runs in the Brewers come from behind extra innings 12-10 slug fest win against the Pirates.
Marwin Gonzalez doubled and homered in the Twins 6-2 victory in Tampa Bay.
Clayton Kershaw struck out 6 Phillies in 7 innings, allowing 1 run and walking none. He did not get the decision but the Dodgers walked off on top, 4-3.
Justin Verlander threw 8 strong innings, allowing 4 hits and 1 run while striking out 8 Oakland batters to earn the 5-1 decision for the Astros.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Jacob deGrom pitched into the 7th, allowing 1 run and 5 hits while striking out 7 Diamondbacks in 6 2/3 innings. The Mets bullpen would have another spectacular meltdown and fumble away the 6-5 final in extra innings.
Edwin Encarnación homered twice for the Mariners in a losing 6-3 cause against the Angels.
Starling Marte went 4 for 7 with a homer and 3 RBI but the Pirates lost the wild 12-10 game to Milwaukee in extra innings.
Marcus Stroman threw 7 innings in Coors Field and allowed 3 earned runs and 1 unearned run while walking none. His Blue Jays were doubled up by the Rockies, 4-2.
For an explanation of how WOB works, click here.
To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON OR SCROLL DOWN.
Who Owned Baseball – May 31, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Andy Cross – Denver Post
Let’s see owned baseball on May 31, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
José Berríos struck out 8 Rays in 6 2/3 innings, allowing 3 hits and 3 runs, setting up the Twins 5-3 win.
Niko Goodrum went 5 for 5 with 2 homers and 3 RBI as the Tigers topped Atlanta, 8-2.
Miles Mikolas threw 7 strong innings, allowing 1 run and striking out a trio of Cubs. He did not get the decision but set up the 10th inning St. Louis walk off 2-1 victory.
Trevor Story homered twice, doubled and walked, driving in 7 and scoring 4 to lead the surging Rockies past Toronto, 13-6.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Yu Darvish struck out 6 Cardinals in 6 innings, holding them to 1 run. He did not get the decision as the Cubs fell 2-1 in the 10th.
Mike Fiers pitched into the 7th, allowing 4 hits and 2 runs in 6 2/3 innings, striking out 3 Houston batters. But the Oakland bullpen blew the lead in the 7th and ultimately the 3-2 final.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reached base 4 times altogether, homering along the way, in the Blue Jays 13-6 slug fest loss to Colorado.
Juan Soto got 3 hits, including a homer, but the Nationals were tripled up by the Reds, 9-3.
For an explanation of how WOB works, click here.
To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON OR SCROLL DOWN.
Weekend Preview, Twitter Questions and Organizing Reallignment – Locked On MLB for May 31, 2019
Red Sox and Yankees continue their rivalry this weekend, but Twins and Rays is the better series.
I also answer Twitter questions from listeners about which managers should get Manager of the Year so far. And I figure out how to realign divisions and teams in terms of East and West.
This is the Locked On MLB Podcast hosted by me, Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully.
Click HERE to hear the Episode
Who Owned Baseball – May 30, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times
Let’s see owned baseball on May 30, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Adalberto Mondesi reached base 4 times, including a homer, scoring twice as the Royals doubled up Texas, 4-2.
Charlie Morton threw 7 strong innings, holding the mighty Twins to 4 hits, 2 runs and no walks as the Rays rolled to a 14-3 finish.
Mike Moustakas got 4 hits including 2 homers to slug Milwaukee past Pittsburgh, 11-5.
Hyun-Jin Ryu pitched a shutout into the 8th, finishing with 7 2/3 scoreless innings, 4 hits and 7 strikeouts as the Dodgers blanked the Mets, 2-0.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Shin-Soo Choo homered and singled in the Rangers 4-2 loss to Kansas City.
Eduardo Escobar singled and homered, driving in 3, but the Rockies walked off against the Diamondbacks, 11-10 in 10.
Mike Minor struck out 8 Royals in 5 innings but the Rangers came up short, 4-2.
Jason Vargas was solid over 7 innings, allowing 1 hit and striking out 6 Dodgers. But he took the hard luck 2-0 decision for the Mets.
For an explanation of how WOB works, click here.
To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON OR SCROLL DOWN.
Who Owned Baseball – May 29, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports
Let’s see owned baseball on May 29, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Griffin Canning held the A’s to 1 run, 3 hits and no walks over 6 innings. He did not get a decision but the Angels won in extra innings, 12-7.
Bryce Harper singled, doubled and homered, knocking in 4, to help the Phillies clobber St. Louis, 11-4.
Kyle Hendricks threw 8 innings, allowing 4 hits, 1 run and striking out 7 Astros to earn the 2-1 decision for the Cubs.
Carlos Santana missed the cycle by a single, walking twice to add to his three extra base hits and 5 RBI to help the Indians out slug the Red Sox, 14-9.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Pete Alonso homered twice and added another hit, driving in 4, but the Dodgers came from behind to edge the Mets, 9-8.
Jackie Bradley Jr. went 3 for 4 with a homer in the Red Sox 14-9 loss to Cleveland.
Madison Bumgarner gave up 2 runs in 6 innings, striking out 4 Marlins but the punchless Giants fell, 4-2.
Wade Miley struck out 9 Cubs in 7 innings but took the hard luck 2-1 defeat for the Astros.
For an explanation of how WOB works, click here.
To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON OR SCROLL DOWN.
Miami Marlins State of the Team with Ely Sussman of Fish Stripes – Locked On MLB – May 30, 2019
Ely Sussman, managing editor of Fish Stripes and host of the Fish Stripes podcast joins the show to talk about the current state of the Miami Marlins and what bright spots can be found on a team bound for 100 losses.
Follow Fish Stripes on Twitter at @FishStripes
This is the Locked On MLB Podcast hosted by me, Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully.
To listen to the episode, click HERE.
Remembering Bill Buckner and Introducing The Summer Score – Locked on MLB for May 28, 2019
Bill Buckner had a remarkable career but will sadly be saddled with being associated with the most overrated play in baseball history. The way he handled life after that play showed what a champion he was.
Plus I introduce a new metric, The Summer Score, to determine how good an experience a team gave its fanbase for the year.
This is the Locked On MLB Podcast with your host Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully.
Click HERE to hear the Episode.
Who Owned Baseball – May 26, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Benny Sieu – USA Today
Let’s see owned baseball on May 26, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Ben Gamel homered twice in the Brewers 8-1 bashing of the Phillies.
Austin Meadows hit a lead off homer and collected 3 more hits, stealing a base, driving in 3 and scoring 2 as the Rays doubled up Cleveland, 6-3.
Eduardo Rodriguez held the Astros to 1 run over 6 strong innings, setting up the Red Sox 4-1 win.
Brandon Woodruff took a perfect game into the 6th, allowing 1 hit in 8 innings, striking out 10 Phillies to give the Brewers an 8-1 victory.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Javier Baez went 3 for 4 with a homer but the Cubs were pounded by Cincinnati, 10-2.
Jack Flaherty threw 6 shutout innings, striking out 7 Braves along the way. He did not fare in the decision as the Cardinals fell short, 4-3.
Gleyber Torres got 2 hits including a 3 run homer but the Royals walked off against the Yankees, 8-7.
Justin Verlander did not walk a batter in 7 innings, allowing 3 runs and striking out 6. However the Astros would drop the 4-1 game to Boston.
For an explanation of how WOB works, click here.
To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON OR SCROLL DOWN.
Checking In at the One Third Mark – Locked On MLB for May 27, 2019
With the season 1/3 through, which teams are contenders? Which teams are disappointing? And what players are in the lead for the MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year?
This is the Locked On MLB Podcast with your host Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully.
Click HERE to hear the Episode.
Who Owned Baseball – May 25, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Hannah Foslien/Getty Images
Let’s see owned baseball on May 25, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Kole Calhoun went 3 for 3 with a homer, a game tying 9th inning double, added a walk and scored the walk off run as the Angels stunned the Rangers, 3-2.
Patrick Corbin threw a complete game 4 hit shutout, striking out 5 Marlins to give the Nationals a day off with a 5-0 victory.
Kyle Gibson struck out 9 White Sox in 7 innings, allowing 1 run, earning the 8-1 decision for the first place Twins.
Hunter Renfroe homered twice, added two other hits and stole a base helping the red hot Padres to clobber the Blue Jays,19-4.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Nolan Arenado went 3 for 4 with a homer and 5 RBI in the Rockies 9-6 loss to Baltimore.
Mike Minor threw 6 innings, giving up 1 run, striking out 5, but the Rangers watch the Angels walk off against them, 3-2.
Domingo Santana homered twice but the Mariners fell short in Oakland 6-5.
Mike Soroka allowed 1 earned run and 1 unearned run in 6 innings but the Braves dropped the 6-3 game to St. Louis.
For an explanation of how WOB works, click here.
To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON OR SCROLL DOWN.
Who Owned Baseball – May 24, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
FSNO
Let’s see owned baseball on May 24, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
José Berríos threw 6 2/3 innings, allowing 1 earned run, no walks and struck out 4 White Sox in the Twins 11-4 blowout.
Joey Lucchesi struck out 11 Blue in 6 2/3 innings as San Diego doubled up Toronto, 6-3.
Eddie Rosario collected 4 hits, including a double and a game tying homer, driving in 3, as Minnesota bombed the White Sox, 11-4.
Ildemaro Vargas went 5 for 6 with a homer and 3 runs scored as the Diamondbacks gave the Giants a historic 18-2 beating.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Jorge Alfaro went 3 for 5 with a homer and 3 RBI but the Marlins dropped a wild 12-10 game in Washington.
Freddy Galvis singled and homered, driving in 2, in Toronto’s 6-3 loss to the Padres.
Mike Mikolas threw 7 innings, striking out 9 Braves in the process but was saddled with Atlanta’s 5-2 defeat.
Blake Snell pitched into the 7th, striking out 7 Cleveland batters in 6 2/3 innings, surrendering 1 run. He took the hard luck 3-1 decision for Tampa Bay.
For an explanation of how WOB works, click here.
To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON OR SCROLL DOWN.
Dave Martinez’s Employment Status and Twitter Questions – Locked On MLB Podcast, May 24, 2019
Dave Martinez is still the manager of the Nationals. That is odd. The Mets winning streak might not be the best thing to happen to the team. The Twins are powering their way to the top of the AL Central.
Also I answered Twitter questions.
This is the Locked On MLB Podcast.
Click HERE to listen to the episode.
Comedian Liam McEneaney and Met Fandom – Locked On MLB – May 22, 2019
Liam McEneaney, comedian and host of the Tell Your Friends podcast, joins the show to talk about Met fandom and how it can lead to confusing emotions.
This is the Locked On MLB Podcast with me, your host Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully
Click HERE to listen to the episode
Who Owned Baseball – May 21, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
ATTH
Let’s see owned baseball on May 21, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Brian Anderson homered and doubled, driving in 2 to help the Marlins to a rare victory, 5-4 over Detroit.
German Márquez threw 8 shutout innings, striking out 7 Pirates as the Rockies won, 5-0.
Rowdy Tellez homered twice driving in 5 runs to help the Blue Jays pound the Red Sox, 10-3.
Justin Verlander took a no hitter into the 7th inning, finishing with 1 hit 1 run and 1 walk while striking out 12 White Sox in 8 innings as Houston cruised to a 5-1 final.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Trevor Cahill held the Twins to 2 hits and 1 run while striking out 5 in 5 innings. The Angels bullpen collapsed in their 8-3 defeat.
Zack Greinke reached the 2,500 career strikeout milestone by pitching 7 innings giving up 4 hits and 3 runs while fanning 5 Padres. But he was the hard luck loser as Arizona fell short, 3-2.
Juan Soto homered and hit a game tying RBI double in the 8th. The Nationals watched the Mets walk off 6-5 victors.
Mike Trout reached base twice, including a homer, but the Angels lost to the Twins, 8-3.
For an explanation of how WOB works, click here.
To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON OR SCROLL DOWN.
The West Has Been Won While the East Is a Mess – Locked On MLB Podcast, May 20, 2019
The Astros, led by George Springer, and the Dodgers, with ace Hyun-Jin Ryu, may have already locked up the West for their teams.
Meanwhile, the Nationals and Mets might be getting new managers soon, I introduce “Marlins Minute” and ask a pizza etiquette question.
This is the Locked On MLB Podcast with me, your host Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully
To listen to the episode, click HERE.
Who Owned Baseball – May 19, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Cleveland.com
Let’s see owned baseball on May 19, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Sandy Alcantara threw a complete game, 2 hit shutout, striking out 8 Mets and walking 1 as the Marlins completed the sweep with a 3-0 final.
Albert Almora Jr. reached base 4 times, including 2 doubles, scoring twice to help the Cubs win over Washington, 6-5.
Shane Bieber dazzled with a 15 strikeout, zero walk performance, going all nine innings as the Indians blanked the Orioles, 10-0.
Edwin Encarnación singled, doubled and homered, driving in 3 runs, to help the slumping Mariners top Minnesota, 7-4.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Reynaldo López allowed just 1 run over 6 innings, keeping the Blue Jays to 4 hits and 2 walks. The White Sox bullpen would drop the 5-2 game.
Ryan McMahon homered twice in a losing cause as Colorado fell to the Phillies, 7-5.
Jorge Polanco went 4 for 5 with an RBI and a run scored in Minnesota’s 7-4 defeat in Seattle.
Noah Syndergaard pitched 7 innings, allowing 5 hits and 2 runs, but was on the wrong end of the Marlins 3-0 shutout of the Mets.
For an explanation of how WOB works, click here.
To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON OR SCROLL DOWN.
Who Owned Baseball – May 17, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Michael Reaves/Getty Images
Let’s see owned baseball on May 18, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Josh Bell homered twice, added another hit and drove in 4 to power the Pirates past San Diego, 7-2.
Griffin Canning tossed 7 shutout frames, striking out 5 Royals, to earn the 6-3 decision for the Angels.
C. J. Cron hit 2 of Minnesota’s 6 homers, adding a third hit, scoring 3 and driving in 4 in their 18-4 blowout in Seattle.
Pablo Lopez threw 7 innings of 1 hit shutout ball, walking only 2 as the Marlins blanked the Mets, 2-0.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Walker Buehler struck out 7 Reds in 6 innings, allowing 1 earned run. However 3 unearned runs would sink him and the Dodgers, 4-0.
Lorenzo Cain doubled twice and singled, scoring a run and driving in another. But the Braves walked off against the Brewers, 4-3.
Whit Merrifield hit a pair of doubles, knocking in 2 and scoring a run in the Royals 6-3 loss to the Angels.
Masahiro Tanaka held Tampa Bay scoreless for 6 innings, striking out 6 along along the way. The Yankee bullpen would lose the lead in the 7th and the 2-1 game in the 11th.
For an explanation of how WOB works, click here.
To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON OR SCROLL DOWN.
Who Owned Baseball – May 17, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Greg Fiume / Getty Images
Let’s see owned baseball on May 17, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Kris Bryant homered 3 times, driving in 5, and added another hit to power the Cubs past Washington, 14-6.
Jordan Lyles struck out 12 Padres in 7 innings, allowing 1 run and earning the 5-3 decision for the Pirates.
Frankie Montas pitched into the 9th, finishing with 10 strikeout in 8 2/3 innings as the A’s beat the Tigers, 7-2.
Luke Voit went 3 for 4 with a homer in the Yankees 4-3 come from behind walk off win over Tampa Bay.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Pete Alonso homered twice in the Mets 8-6 loss to Miami.
Xander Bogaerts collected 3 hits, including a double, scored and stole a base but the Red Sox fell to the Astros, 3-1.
Yonny Chirinos came into the game in the third and threw 4 2/3 key shutout innings, striking out 2 Yankees and walking none. The Tampa Bay bullpen imploded in the 9th and blew the game, 4-3.
Tyler Webb struck out 5 Rangers in 2 2/3 innings of no hit shutout relief but the Cardinals could not complete a comeback and dropped the 7-3 final.
For an explanation of how WOB works, click here.
To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON OR SCROLL DOWN.
Who Owned Baseball – May 16, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Rich Schultz – Getty Images
Let’s see owned baseball on May 16, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Chris Bassitt threw 8 shutout innings, striking out 7 Tigers to earn the 17-3 decision for Oakland.
Luis Castillo struck out 6 Cubs in 5 1/3 innings, allowing 2 runs as the Reds beat the Cubs, 4-2.
Jason Kipnis hit his first 2 homers of the season, driving in 6, to help the Indians come from behind in a wild 14-7 win over Baltimore.
Christian Yelich homered twice, added another hit and stole a base as the Brewers clobbered Philadelphia, 11-3.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Robinson Cano got 3 hits, including a double, driving in a run and scoring another but the Mets comeback against Washington fell just short, 7-6.
Francisco Liriano struck out 3 Padres in his 1 1/3 innings of no hit shutout relief and was in line to be the pitcher of record. The Pirates bullpen allowed a game winning rally for a 4-2 loss.
Trey Mancini reached base 3 times, including a homer, driving in 3 but the Orioles were doubled up by Cleveland, 14-7.
Marcus Stroman allowed 1 earned run and 1 unearned run in 6 innings, striking out 6 White Sox batters along the way. The Toronto bullpen would drop the 4-2 decision.
For an explanation of how WOB works, click here.
To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON OR SCROLL DOWN.
Big Weekend Series Ahead and Answering Tweets About Broadcasters and Marlins – Locked On MLB for May 17, 2019
Some big weekend series are looming starting Friday, including a Rays vs. Yankees showdown and an ALCS rematch between Boston and Houston.
Later I answer Tweets about the Marlins and broadcasters.
This is the Locked On MLB Podcast with me, your host Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully.
Click HERE to hear the episode.
Who Owned Baseball – May 15, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Al Bello/Getty
Let’s see owned baseball on May 15, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Patrick Corbin struck out 11 Mets in 8 innings, allowing 1 run and earning the 5-1 victory for the Nationals.
Jarrod Dyson reached base 3 times, scored 3 runs and stole a pair of bases to help the Diamondbacks thump the Pirates, 11-1.
Gleyber Torres hit two homers in the 5-3 Yankee double header opener over Baltimore and added a third homer in the 3-1 nightcap for the sweep.
Justin Verlander went 7 innings against his former team, the Tigers, striking out 9 and allowing a single run as the Astros won 5-1.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Andrew Cashner threw 6 innngs, allowing 4 hits, 2 runs and struck out 7 Yankees but took the hard luck 3-1 decision for Baltimore.
Yu Darvish struck out 11 Reds in 5 1/3 innings but the Cubs bullpen dropped the 6-5 final in 11 innings.
Tommy La Stella got 4 hits, including a homer, but the Angels comeback fell a run short against Minnesota, 8-7.
Jean Segura went 2 for 4 with a home run but the Phillies fell to Milwaukee, 5-2.
For an explanation of how WOB works, click here.
To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON OR SCROLL DOWN.
Keuchel, Kimbrel and Risking a Draft Pick – Locked On MLB – May 16, 2019
Dallas Keuchel and Craig Kimbrel are still available. Virtually every single contending team could use them right now. But teams are gun shy to give up a draft pick for them. I know draft picks are valuable. But are they worth delaying a signing for an experienced major leaguer?
This is the Locked On MLB Podcast with me, your host Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully
Listen to the Episode by clicking HERE
Think About Dusty and Other Thoughts – Locked On MLB for May 15, 2019
I review the night’s games including Vlad Jr’s first two homers. And once again, I make a case for the Nationals to make a managerial change. I brought up a name familiar to Washington: Dusty Baker.
This is the LockedOn MLB Podcast with your host Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully.
And remember to check out the other baseball podcasts on the Locked On Podcast Network, your team every day.
Click HERE to hear Episode
MLB Reports 
You must be logged in to post a comment.