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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – August 27, 2015
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How can we end the Pete Rose scandal and allow baseball to cash in on that sweet Draft King Money? I think I found a way
Place your bets on this episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Justin Verlander, Evan Gattis, Bartolo Colon, Justin Upton, Chris Sale, Shin Soo Choo, Patrick Corbin and Adonis Garcia all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
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The Most Recent No Hitter For Each Franchise (Updated for Mike Fiers, August 21, 2015)
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ASTRONOMICAL!
Mike Fiers pitched a masterpiece tonight. The Astros pitcher threw a no hitter and totally shut down the reeling Dodgers, retiring the last 21.
It is the kind of game that could be the inspiration for ONE first place team and the low point for another.
And while we are here, let’s salute Roy Oswalt, Peter Munro, Kirk Saarloos, Brad Lidge, Octavio Dotel andBilly Wagner . They were the Astros pitchers who combined for a no hitter back in 2003. It was fun for them to be listed here until tonight.
But this is Mike Fiers night!
It is time to update my list!
The Most Recent Cycle Hit For Each Team (Updated for Matt Kemp, August 14, 2015 )
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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 13, 2015
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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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The Most Recent No Hitter For Each Franchise (Updated for Hisashi Iwakuma, August 12, 2015 )
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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!
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – August 8, 2015
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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
The Most Recent Cycle Hit For Each Team (Updated for Adrian Beltre, August 3, 2015 )
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Adrian Beltre with the Tri Cycle.
The Rangers third baseman, who is quietly assembling a Hall of Fame resume, joined Bob Meusel, Babe Herman and Long John Reilly in the exclusive “Three Cycles in a Career” club.
OK, it isn’t quite Bonds, Aaron, Ruth, Mays… but it is kind of cool.
Bad news for Shin-Soo Choo who didn’t even last 3 weeks on this list!
Meanwhile Beltre is on here twice as the most recent cycle for the Rangers and the Mariners.
Here is the list, updated for today’s action!
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – August 1, 2015
Today is part 2 of my interview with author Jeff Katz.
He is the mayor of Cooperstown and the writer of the wonderful book Split Season about the fateful 1981 baseball year.
We talk about Fernando Mania, Billy Ball, Steinbrenner and the Expos.
It is a turn back the clock episode 1,012 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Mark Teixeira, Taijuan Walker, Welington Castillo, Matt Harvey, Adam LaRoche, Marlon Byrd and Kendall Graveman all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
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The Most Recent No Hitter For Each Franchise (Updated for Cole Hamels, July 25, 2015)
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If this is Cole Hamels final game with the Phillies, what a way to go!
The Phillies should take advantage and trade Hamels RIGHT NOW before anyone thinks he has any arm issues. Getting an ace fresh off of a no hitter?
I think he is in good shape.
This is also the first no hitter thrown against the Cubs since Sandy Koufax in 1965. A cool fact but the end of a Twitter account called @CubsNoHitStreak which reminded the world of their ability to break up no nos in every game since.
Alas, it is no more.
No. 7,921: Cole Hamels has no-hit the Cubs. The Streak dies.
— Cubs No-Hit Streak (@CubsNoHitStreak) July 25, 2015
A few more thoughts… Cole Hamels has started more no hitters since September 1, 2014 than the Padres and Mets have had in their history combined.
But his last no hitter was a combined one, so that means Jake Diekman, Ken Giles and Jonathan Papelbon are off the list now.
They didn’t last long… not as long as Indians pitcher Len Barker who has been on this list since 1981.
It is time to update my list!
The Most Recent Cycle Hit For Each Team (Updated for Shin-Soo Choo, July 21, 2015)
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First Texas cycle in 2 years!
Lots of people hit their cycles in Colorado. Choo is the latest. In fact his teammate Delino DeShields almost joined him if only he could have connected for a Coors homer himself.
Either way, it was safe to say that humidor or no humidor, it was a good night to hit in Colorado (except for the Rockies who were shutout, 9-0.
Here is the list, updated for today’s action!
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 15, 2015
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Thinking about Pluto, rain during the All Star Game and the new In Memoriam Video
It is Episode 995 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Mike Trout, David Price, Andrew McCutchen and Jacob deGrom added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 13, 2015
Look at these hats that they are going to be wearing at the All Star Game this year. These are horrific. Who would be caught dead wearing these?
Also, A-Rod not being included in the All Star Game and Cincinnati needs to rebuild.
Just one more week before the 1000th show on this episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Kirk Nieuwenhuis, Brian McCann, Jake Arrieta, Sonny Gray, Adam Jones, Randal Grichuk and Corey Kluber all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 23, 2015
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Baseball has put their foot down on Pete Rose and his gambling, as well they should. But how do they justify jumping into bed with DraftKings?
It is a Sure Bet Episode 971 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Maikel Franco, Albert Pujols, Travis Wood, Hector Santiago, Brett Gardner, Joc Pederson and Clayton Kershaw all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
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The Most Recent No Hitter For Each Franchise (Updated for Max Scherzer, June 20, 2015 )
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Max Scherzer gets his first no hitter!
He nearly got a no hitter in his last start and nearly threw a perfect game (ah those hit by pitches.) I think he will take it. Man, Jordan Zimmermann didn’t last long on this list. After no Washington no hitter since Bobby Burke’s gem for the Senators in 1931 and no franchise no hitter since Dennis Martinez’s perfecto in 1991, Zimmermann ended the regular season of 2014 with a no no.
Now Scherzer takes Zimmermann’s place. And by the way he has been pitching, he will be back.
It is time to update my list!
The Most Recent Cycle Hit For Each Team (Updated for Brock Holt – June 16, 2015)
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The First Cycle Hit for 2015!
With all the great hitters in baseball, naturally it is BROCK HOLT of the Red Sox who gets a single, double, triple and homer. Granted, I am not thrilled that he wears Wade Boggs’ number 26, but this is a day to celebrate.
Good bye John Valentin, no longer on this list.
I have compiled a list of the most current no hitter for each franchise, but here is the companion list for the cycle. Is it harder to hit for the cycle? Probably. But Holt did it!
Here is the list, updated for today’s action!
The Most Recent No Hitter For Each Franchise (Updated for June 9, 2015 )
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The first No Hitter of 2015!
Lots of Giants greats have thrown no hitters, from Christy Matthewson to Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain. Now add Chris Heston to the list. Just think. In 2013, the Giants designated him for assignment and anyone could have picked him up.
I bet the Giants are glad nobody did.
With a 5-0 masterpiece, Chris Heston has his own piece of history and removes his teammate Lincecum from this list.
I am sure Tim is fine with it.
It is time to update my list!
Final MLB Shutout Survivor Standings 2015: Blue Jays Are The Winners
MLB Shutout Survivor 2015 Which Team Did You Have Last To Be Blanked This Year?
contest finished up June 2, 2015
Toronto Blue Jays have won this competition after the Tigers were Eliminated before them by a few weeks.
It might not be a banner year for the Canadian club, however the offense is not the problem. It took until the 53rd game for them to be blanked. Read the rest of this entry
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 5, 2015
A crazy day almost ended the streak, but I am not going to avoid my duties to do a podcast every single day!
And along the way, I implore the Cincinnati Reds to emulate Clint Eastwood in A Fistful of Dollars.
It is a better late than never Episode 953 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Adam Jones, Jesse, Hahn, John Mayberry Jr., Michael Wacha, Roenis Elias, Ben Revere,and Dustin Pedroia all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
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Odds To Win The 2015 MLB World Series Week 8
The Tigers have captured the AL Central in 4 straight years, and I think this year will mark the 5th. This is the highest odd this team has had to win the Fall Classic in years. Full value, and you best jump on it now.
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Heading into week 8 I still love the Tigers for the best value currently at +1200.
It seems I bang this drum all the time for the Motown Boys, however Miguel Cabrera is healthy this year, they have Yoenis Cespedes, and David Price is a legit ace.
There is no doubt that KC is a formidable opponent to the AL Central, but I like them to play just .500 the rest of the way through.
The whole Royals lineup is north of .300 (or career bests), and Chris Young can’t continue this torrid stretch of brilliant pitching.
I think the KC club is still and, 85 – 89 win club all day long, and I am happy I marked them as one of my favorite over/unders in the preseason, with a low total of 81 victories as the line.
MLB Power Rankings – May 2015
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The number one team in the game right now is the Washington Nationals. They have won 18 of 22 games, and have the best hitter and pitcher in the National League right now, with Bryce Harper (11 HRs n May so far, that includes being kicked out of 2 games early, and a couple of off days.)
Really, the Nats haven’t had much from Stephen Strasburg, Doug Fister, and throw in an injured Jayson Werth, and it should mean the team is struggling.
The underrated Denard Span, and Yunel Escobar of all guys, are really playing superb at the top of the lineup. Ryan Zimmerman always has a ton of runners on, and is on pace for 120 RBI with just a mid .200 Average.
Washington also should beat up on the National League East for the remainder of the year. With the exception of the Mets, the Phillies, Marlins and Braves should all provide the proverbial speedbag position, for this club to beat up on.
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MLB Shutout Survivor 2015: Then There Were 3: Yanks, Blue Jays and Tigers Last Clubs To Be Bageled.
Miggy Cabrera is cracking the ball around like he did in 20112 and 2013, and far more than the 2015 season he had last year. With Victor Martinez showing signs of breaking out of his slump, along with the Cespedes and Cabrera factor, the Tigers might just have enough to fend off being Shutout the longest of this years contest.
MLB Shutout Survivor 2015: Which Team Do You Have Last To Be Blanked This Year?
Last Year the winners of the contest were the Angels, who lasted pretty much to Memorial Day Weekend without registering a 0. It was a battle between them and Colorado late in the year, with Los Angeles finally prevailing.
Boston took the zero on Friday night, and were eliminated by the Jays, who are still among the 3 squads yet to register no runs in a contest.
The New York Yankees are leading the AL East, and a big reason why they are doing this is also the top of the lineup. Jacoby Ellsbury and Brett Gardner are always on the basepaths, creating havoc for power hitters like Alex Rodriguez, Mark Teixeira and Brian McCann to reel them in.
While we were all laughing at Carlos Beltran for his start of the year, he has hit better recently, and has mustered 9 doubles of the year, and is hitting a lot of warning track outs. He is scraping by near the Mendoza Line, but is faring much better in May.
To me there is no surprise the Detroit Tigers are among the final clubs alive, nor is it a stretch to see the only Canadian franchise vying for the crown as well. Read the rest of this entry
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 8, 2015
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Why isn’t Joey Votto the best lead off hitter in baseball?
Oh yeah. Because the Reds won’t lead him off.
Plus I show love to both Bill Simmons AND Alex Rodriguez (again.)
It is a paying respect Episode 927 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Yasmani Grandal, John Lackey, Eric Hosmer, Kyle Lobstein, Ike Davis, Todd Frazier and Hector Santiago all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
Odds To Win The 2015 MLB World Series Week 5
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A month has passed in the young season of the MLB, and we have 13 teams exactly over and under .500, with 4 teams right at even par.
The odds makers are doing a hell of a job setting the values, however they are still over hyping the Padres and Cubs.
NO WAY should the Pod Squad be the 7th seed here. They are just hovering above .500 and have been losing series after series. That is with most of the offense quickly.. Don’t throw down any cabbage on them at this clip.
Detroit as, tied with KC for top AL slot is right on cue. The Royals are doing it on both sides of the ball, with great grit ND toughness.
While KC is good, the Detroit Tigers are even better a value with their record, despite Martinez squared not hitting the ball thus far.
Like the Motown Boys pedigree a lot more, and love the value of them right now.
How quickly the gambling pundits took out the Indians based on a slow start. This is a streaky team whose way down on the list right now, but are a 8 – 2 stretch from jumping back in.
It is the same reason nor to buy into the Houston Astros yet, although one could say they are properly pegged at the odd they are at with their lead currently in the AL West.
The AL East doesn’t give out much reward for a wager when you consider they are all in the top fourteen.
Not buying the start for the Rays so far.
The Yankees have lost Masahiro Tanaka foe some time and are reminiscent of the club a few years agp, do dependent on the Home Run to win games.
Odds To Win The 2015 World Series:
AL East
New York +1800 (11)
Toronto +2500 (tied 14th)
Boston +1700 (tied 8th)
Baltimore +2500 (tied 14th)
Tampa Bay +2500 (tied 14th)
AL Central
Detroit +1200 (tied 4th)
Kansas City +1200 (tied 4th)
Minnesota +8000 ( tied 27th)
Chicago White Sox +3500 (23)
Cleveland Indians +4000 (24)
AL West
Oakland +2800 (tied 19th)
Texas +5000 (25)
LA Angels +1700 (tied 8th)
Seattle +1700 (tied 8th)
Houston +2500 (tied 14th)
NL
NL East
Atlanta +2800 ( tied 19th)
Washington +700 (2)
NY Mets +1400 (6th)
Miami Marlins +2800 (tied 19th)
Philadelphia Phillies +30000 (30th)
NL Central
St. Louis Cardinals +1000 (3)
Cincinnati Reds +3300 (22)
Milwaukee Brewers +17500 (29)
Chicago Cubs +2200 (13)
Pittsburgh Pirates +2500 (tied 14th)
NL West
LA Dodgers +650 (1)
SF Giants +2000 (12)
Arizona Diamondbacks +6600 (tied 27th)
San Diego Padres +1500 (7th)
Colorado Rockies +6600 (26)
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MLB Shutout Survivor: Only 6 Teams Alive Left To Be Blanked – 3 AL East Clubs Amongst Them
Arizona has scored at least one run in all of their games so far, and they along with the Mets, are the last clubs to have zero runs in a game for the National League.
MLB Shutout Survivor 2015: Which Team Do You Have Last To Be Blanked This Year?
We are down to just 6 teams left (4 in the American League, and 2 clubs remain the National League). The AL East have 3 teams still alive with the Yankees, Blue Jays and Red Sox, while the Tigers have yet to be bageled as well.
The surprise has to be coming from the Senior Circuit, where the Mets and Diamondbacks are the last 2 teams left.
Last year’s winners, the Angels were taken out on Apr 18th.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 22, 2015
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Are the Mets a team sprinting a marathon or are they for real?
And why does Joey Votto remind me of Brad Pitt in Troy?
It is a pace yourself episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast..
Zack Cozart, Edwin Encarnacion, Jonathon Niese, Hector Santiago, Elian Herrera, Jose Abreu, Chris Archer and Chase Anderson all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 21, 2015
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Bryan Price goes on a wild profanity filled tirade. But while he apologized for the tone, he still doesn’t understand the main underlying problem with his rant.
Meanwhile I am nervous for Marlins manager Mike Redmond’s job security and I remember the opening of Field of Dreams.
If you build Episode 907 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast. they will come.
Alfredo Simon, Luis Valbuena, Matt Kemp, Anthony DeSclafani, Andrew McCutchen, A. J. Burnett, Robinson Cano and Trevor Bauer all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
183 in 2015: Ball Park Previews, Games 20 + 21 – Kauffman Stadium + Busch Stadium
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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 (218 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
Sunday April 19, 2015
Games #20 and 21 Day #15
Today’s game (s) Start Time (s) in EST and Venue (s):
Kauffman Stadium, 1:05 vs A’s, Busch Stadium, 7:05 vs Reds (ESPN SUNDAY NIGHT GAME).
Year stats:
Miles Driven ( 5896) ground transport ( 1550 MI) air miles ( 423 ) public transportation ( 400) Total Miles ( 8819)
Chili’s eaten (5), Subs (8.5), hot dogs (7), energy drinks consumed (17)
MLB Song scoreboard, #UptownFunk (19) take me out to the ball game ( 1 9)
183 in 2015: Ball Park Previews, Games 18 & 19 Busch Stadium + Kauffman Stadium
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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 (218 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
Saturday, April 18th, 2015
Games #18 & 19 Day #14
Today’s game (s) Start Time (s) in EST and Venue (s):
Busch Stadium 2:15 – Cards vs Reds, Kauffman Stadium, 7:10 Royals vs A’s.
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183 in 2015: Ball Park Recaps 1 – 4
The GOAL: 183 Straight Days (every single day at least 1 gm) Of ALL 30 MLB Parks Trip In 2015 (218 Games)
The CAUSE: To Raise Money for Concussion Awareness Through Inspiring Others
I have logged 4500 miles driving, another 1000 taking busses thus far..
There were 4 Doubleheaders completed, 1 flush cancellation in regards to Wrigley., and several weird things happening to prevent me from completing all I needed to do.
I made it just fine to the MLB Season Opener. But after that has been a collision of cluster bangs for me to sift through. Read the rest of this entry
Odds To Win The 2015 MLB World Series Week 2
The Tigers have captured the AL Central in 4 straight years, and I think this year will mark the 5th. This is the highest odd this team has had to win the Fall Classic in years. Full value, and you best jump on it now.
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A week has come and gone in the majors. We have a few unbeaten teams but everyone else has at least 1 victory. The 1988 Baltimore Orioles are thankful for this.
The Tigers did not allow a run in nearly 4 games to start the season, and are linked up at the odd with the Angels and Mariners as the best odds to win the World Series out of the American League.
The top 3 seeds are in the National League.
I am sticking by my prediction of Washington having the best chance to win the World Series, but unlike when I bet cash on them as the favorite before the year started, they are 1 – 4 now, not 0 – 0.
Atlanta has raced out 5 – 0, and the gambling experts don’t believe the hype.
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