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Who Owned Baseball – August 29, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
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Let’s see owned baseball on August 29, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Mike Clevinger threw 8 shutout innings, allowing 4 hits while striking out 10 as the Indians blanked the Tigers, 2-0.
Robert Duggar kept the Reds scoreless over 7 innings of 3 hit ball to set up the Marlins 4-3 walk off victory.
Kevin Newman went 4 for 4 with 2 homers to power the Pirates past Colorado in an 11-8 slugfest.
Jurickson Profar got 3 hits, including a homer, to help the A’s to a much needed 9-8 win over Kansas City.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
José Abreu went 4 for 5 but the White Sox were doubled up by the Twins, 10-5.
Aristedes Aquino continued his blistering start with another homer and two more hits in the Reds 4-3 loss in extra innings to Miami.
Jacob deGrom did not allow a walk and struck out 7 Cubs over 7 innings. But a late rally sunk him and the Mets, 4-1.
Lance Lynn allowed one earned run and two unearned runs over 6 innings but did not fare in the decision as the Rangers fell to Seattle, 5-3.
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Who Owned Baseball September 10, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2018 #WOB
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Scooter Gennett went 4 for 5 with 3 runs batted in to lead the Reds past the Dodgers in a 10-6 slug fest.
Gary Sanchez collected 3 hits, including a homer, to inch the Yankees closer to a Wild Card berth by beating Minnesota, 7-2.
German Marquez struck out 11 Diamondbacks over 7 innings, allowing 1 run and earning the 13-2 decision for the first place Rockies.
Justin Verlander returned to Detroit for the first time since being traded last August and responded by going 7 innings, allowing 2 runs and striking out 10 as the Astros won, 3-2.
They all owned baseball on September 10, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball July 26, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Matt Chapman reached base 4 times, homered and scored 3 times as the A’s completed the sweep of Texas with a 7-6 final.
Nick Williams homered twice and singled twice in the Phillies 9-4 win over the Reds.
Kyle Gibson held the Red Sox to 4 hits and 1 run over 8 innings as the Twins held on to a 2-1 victory.
Rich Hill threw 7 innings of scoreless ball, striking out 8 Braves, earning the 8-2 decision for the Dodgers.
They all owned baseball on July 26, 2018
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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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Who Owned Baseball April 10, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB Standings
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Mookie Betts got on base 5 times, doubling twice, scoring 5 runs and crushing a grand slam as the Red Sox humiliated the Yankees, 14-1.
Asdrubal Cabrera homered twice as the red hot Mets rallied in the 9th to top Miami, 8-6.
Aaron Sanchez took a no hitter into the 8th, finishing with 3 hits, 1 run to lead the Blue Jays past the Orioles, 2-1.
Stephen Strasburg tossed 8 innings of 3 hits shutout ball, striking out 8 Braves and earning the 4-1 decision for Washington.
They all owned baseball on April 10, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball September 26, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2017 #WOB Standings
Andrew McCutchen drove in 8 runs with his 4 hits, including a grand slam and 3 run homer, to lead the Pirates in a 10-1 pounding of Baltimore.
Eddie Rosario moved the Twins closer to a playoff spot with 4 hits, including a homer, and 3 RBI in their 8-6 edging of Cleveland.
Tyler Anderson threw 7 shutout innings to earn the 6-0 Rockies decision over Miami.
J. A. Happ struck out 9 Red Sox over 7 innings, allowing 1 run as the Blue Jays won, 9-4.
They all owned baseball on September 26, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball September 10, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2017 #WOB Standings
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Carlos Carrasco threw 6 shutout innings, striking out 9 Tigers to lead the Indians to an 11-0 final and their incredible 19th consecutive win.
Steven Brault held the Brewers to 1 hit over 6 scoreless frames to earn the 7-0 decision for Pittsburgh.
Jose Abreu reached base 5 times, including a double and a triple, sparking the White Sox to an 11-3 blow out of the Royals.
Nolan Arenado got 2 hits including a go ahead 3 run homer in the 8th that put the Rockies up for good over Arizona, 5-4.
They all owned baseball on September 11, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball September 9, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2017 #WOB Standings
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Jose Abreu became the 6th White Sox player in history to hit for the cycle. He drove in 3 and scored 3 as the White Sox clobbered the Giants, 13-1/.
Luis Severino was outstanding over 7 innings, giving up 1 run and 1 hit, striking out 10 Rangers. He did not get the decision but set up the Yankees 3-1 final.
Wil Myers hit a pair of 2 run homers and sparked an improbable Padres 9th inning comeback as they stunned the Diamondbacks, 8-7.
Carlos Martinez struck out 8 Pirates in 6 innings, allowing 4 hits as the Cardinals crept closer to first place with a 4-3 win.
They all owned baseball on September 9, 2017
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Most Recent Cycle Hit For Each MLB Franchise (Updated For Jose Abreu, September 9, 2017 )
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The White Sox future looks bright and present has a big highlight!
Sure the Giants and the White Sox are basically just playing out the string. But don’t tell Jose Abreu that. He legged out a triple and completed the cycle against the Giants.
It was the first White Sox cycle since Jose Valentin. The last White Sox cycle hit by someone with a first name OTHER than Jose was Chris Singleton in 1999.
Lots of young talent on this White Sox team. Maybe next Abreu can lead them to more wins.
Here is the list, updated for today’s action!
THE MOST CYCLE HIT
FOR EACH FRANCHISE
PITTSBURGH PIRATES
John Jaso
September 28, 2016 vs. Chicago Cubs
NEW YORK YANKEES
Melky Cabrera.
August 2, 2009 vs Chicago White Sox
MINNESOTA TWINS
Michael Cuddyer
May 22, 2009 vs Milwaukee
KANSAS CITY ROYALS
George Brett
June 24, 1990 vs. Toronto
BONUS –
Last Cycles Hit For Teams in Old Locations
MONTREAL EXPOS
Vladimir Guerrero
September 14, 2003 vs. New York Mets
WASHINGTON SENATORS
Jim King
May 26, 1964 vs. Boston
NEW YORK GIANTS
Don Mueller
July 11, 1954 vs. Pittsburgh
PHILADELPHIA ATHLETICS
Elmer Valo
August 2, 1950 vs. Chicago White Sox
BROOKLYN DODGERS
Gil Hodges
June 25, 1949 vs. Pittsburgh
ST. LOUIS BROWNS
George McQuinn
July 19, 1941 vs. Boston Red Sox
BOSTON DOVES
Bill Collins
October 6, 1910 vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Time is running out for the first Marlins cycle to be hit this year.
Who Owned Baseball August 19, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2017 #WOB Standings
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Jose Berrios threw 7 shutout innings, allowing 2 how while striking out 7 Diamondbacks as the Twins cruised to a 5-0 final.
Rougned Odor reached base 3 times including a pair of homers, driving in 5 as the Rangers took a win 17-7 game from the White Sox.
Travis Wood allowed 3 hits and no runs to earn the 3-1 decision for San Diego over Washington.
Starling Marte got 3 hits, including a homer, drove in 2 and stole 2 bases to help the Pirates get past St. Louis, 6-4.
They all owned baseball on August 19, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball August 17, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2017 #WOB Standings
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Luis Severino struck out 9 Mets in 6 1/3 innings, allowing 1 unearned run to get the 7-5 decision for the Yankees.
Josh Donaldson homered twice and walked as the Blue Jays continued to force their way into the playoff chase with a 5-3 win over Tampa Bay.
Patrick Corbin took a shutout into the 9th, finishing with 8 2/3 scoreless frames, giving the Diamondbacks a 4-0 blanking of Houston.
Phillip Ervin singled, doubled, hit a go ahead homer and hustled to score a critical insurance run to help the Reds take a wild 13-10 game over the Cubs.
They all owned baseball on August 17, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball August 12, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2017 #WOB Standings
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Aaron Nola struck out 8 Mets in 7 innings, allowing 2 hits and 1 run. He earned the 3-1 decision for Philadelphia.
Mike Clevinger shutout the Rays over 7 innings of 4 hit ball, throwing 9 strikeouts and winning the 3-0 game for Cleveland.
Giancarlo Stanton got 3 hits, including a homer, driving in 3 as the Marlins edged Colorado, 4-3.
Andrew Benintendi hit 2 homers, driving in 6 and put the Red Sox ahead of the Yankees for good in a 10-5 final
They all owned baseball on August 12, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball July 27, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Bryce Harper hit 2 of the Nationals 8 homers and added a double, driving in 4 and scoring 3 in the 15-2 pummeling of Milwaukee.
Zack Godley threw 7 shutout innings, striking out 7 St. Louis batters and earned the 4-0 decision for Arizona.
Kendrys Morales hit 2 homers, including a game tying shot, as the Blue Jays came back to stun Oakland in 10, 8-4.
Trevor Bauer threw 8 strong innings, allowing 1 run and striking out 6 Angels to give Cleveland the 2-1 victory.
They all owned baseball on July 27, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball June 20, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Corey Seager hit 3 homers and added a fourth hit, driving in 6 as the Dodgers won a 12-0 laugher against the Mets.
Manny Machado collected 11 total bases with his 4 hits including 2 homers as the Orioles squeaked past Cleveland, 6-5.
Brandon McCarthy blanked the Mets over 6 innings of 4 hit shutout ball to earn the decision in the Dodgers 12-0 blow out.
Chris Sale pitched into the 9th, finishing with 10 strikeouts over 8 1/3 innings earning the 8-3 win for Boston over Kansas City.
They all owned baseball on June 20, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball May 24, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Anthony Rizzo reached base 4 times, including 2 homers, driving in 3 to help the Champion Cubs hang on against San Francisco, 5-4.
Jose Iglesias went 3 for 4 with a homer and 3 runs scored as Detroit beat Houston, 6-3.
Tyler Chatwood allowed 1 hit and no runs over 8 innings, striking out 8 Phillies as the Rockies rolled, 7-2.
Luis Severino blanked Kansas City over 8 innings, allowing 4 hits and earning the 3-0 decision for the Yankees.
They all owned baseball on May 24, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball May 6, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2017 #WOB Standings
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Aaron Hicks got 4 hits, including a homer, driving in 3, scoring 3 and stole a base as the Yankees beat the champion Cubs 11-6.
Jake Odorizzi struck out 6 Blue Jays and allowed 3 hits and 1 run over 7 to get the 6-1 victory for the Rays.
Cody Bellinger got on base 3 times, homered, stole a base and drove in 5 to help the Dodgers clobber the Padres, 10-2.
Gerrit Cole held the Brewers to 2 hits and 1 run while striking out 8 in 7 innings. He did not get the win but did set up the Pirates 2-1 win.
They all owned baseball on May 6, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball September 19, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Marco Estrada took a no hitter into the 7th and finished with 7 innings of 1 hit, 8 strikeout ball, giving Toronto a critical 3-2 victory in Seattle.
Clayton Kershaw threw 7 innings, allowing no earned runs, striking out 7 Giants and allowing only 3 hits. He did not get the decision but helped set up the Dodgers 2-1 come from behind walk off win.
Freddie Freeman went 4 for 5 with a homer and 3 RBI to lead Atlanta past the Mets, 7-3.
Elvis Andrus got 3 hits, including a homer as the Rangers edged the Angels, 3-2.
They all owned baseball on September 19, 2016.
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Who Owned Baseball September 4, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Jose Abreu homered twice and drove in 7 to help the White Sox win a wild extra inning 13-11 slugfest against Minnesota.
Kendall Graveman matched the Boston no hitter attempt with scoreless inning after scoreless inning, going into the 7th and finishing with 6 1/3 shutout frames, striking out 7. While he got a no decision, he set up the A’s 1-0 walk off win.
Domingo Santana went 3 for 5 with 2 homers to help the Brewers pound Pittsburgh, 10-0.
Julio Teheran threw 6 shutout innings, striking out 7 and earning the 2-0 decision for Atlanta over the Phillies.
They all owned baseball on September 4, 2016.
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Daily Fantasy MLB Picks For DraftKings 9/5/16
P- Masahiro Tanaka (vs. Toronto Blue Jays): $9,900. In 127 career at bats against the Blue Jays, Tanaka has a .197 opposing batting average, 36 strikeouts, and a .246 OBP. Over his last five starts, he owns a 4-0 record, 1.93 ERA and 34 strikeouts in 32.2 innings pitched. Toronto has been hitting fairly well recently, but Tanaka has been dominant on the mound, which should counteract the Blue Jays’ bats.
P- Ian Kennedy (vs. Minnesota Twins): $9,100. Prior to his last start, Kennedy was 3-0 with a 1.14 ERA over his previous six starts. He did give up four runs over 6.1 innings in his last start, but as you can tell, Kennedy has been very reliable recently. The Twins offense has been decent recently, but I don’t think that will stop Kennedy from succeeding.
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P- Carlos Martinez (vs. Cincinnati Reds): $10,600. Martinez is coming off one of his best starts of the season after striking out 13 Brewers hitters on Monday. Over his last three starts, he has a 2-0 record, 1.29 ERA, and 25 strikeouts in 21 innings pitched. In 70 career at bats against Martinez, the Reds’ offense is hitting .229 with a .289 OBP and 17 strikeouts.
P- Eduardo Rodriguez (vs. Oakland A’s): $6,500. The Oakland A’s have really struggled over the past week hitting only .184, with a .260 OBP, and a .278 slugging percentage. On the other hand, Rodriguez has been very good recently. In his last three starts, he has a 3.31 ERA, and 14 strikeouts. Since being called up from Triple-A, E-Rod has given up three or less earned runs in seven of his eight starts. Sunday will be his first start against the A’s.
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Who Owned Baseball September 1, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Christian Yelich reached base 4 times, homered, drove in 4 and played sparkling defense as the Marlins kept their faint Wild Card hopes alive by topping the Mets, 6-4.
Byron Buxton launched a 3 run homer that helped propel the Twins to an 8-5 victory over the White Sox.
Jose Urena allowed 1 run over 6 innings to earn the 6-4 decision for Miami over the Mets.
Ervin Santana worked out of jams well enough to keep the White Sox to 2 runs over 5 innings and get the 8-5 Minnesota win.
They All Owned Baseball on September 1, 2016.
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Daily Fantasy MLB DFS Picks For DraftKings 8/18/16
P- Hisashi Iwakuma (vs. Los Angeles Angels): $9,300. Iwakuma has shown great career success against the Angels in over 150 plate appearances. The Angels offense is also struggling over the last week, which should help Iwakuma. Iwakuma has won three straight starts.
P- Joe Musgrove (vs. Los Angeles Angels): $7,000. Musgrove does a fantastic job of keeping the baseball in the ballpark. The Orioles’ bats have been ice cold and they only seem to score runs on home runs. Hopefully Musgrove can have another great start.
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Daily Fantasy MLB DFS Picks For DraftKings 8/16/16
P- James Paxton (vs. Los Angeles Angels): $9,400. Over Paxton’s last four starts, he has a 1.59 ERA. Unfortunately, is last time out he was hit in the elbow, and he hasn’t pitched since. Luckily he is coming back on Tuesday against a team he has dominated throughout his career. In seven starts against the Angels, he has a 3-2 record and a 2.17 ERA. Keep an eye on his injury status heading into this game just in case he doesn’t start.
P- Ervin Santana (vs. Atlanta Braves): $9,000. Over Santana’s last three starts, he has a 2-1 record, 2.11 ERA, and 18 strikeouts in 21 innings pitched. In 185 career at bats against Santana, the Braves’ lineup is batting .222, with a .243 OBP, and 37 strikeouts. The Braves offense has struggled this year, so hopefully Santana’s recent success can shut them down.
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Daily Fantasy MLB DFS Picks For DraftKings 8/13/16
P- Tyler Anderson (Philadelphia Phillies): $9,500. Anderson is coming off a very strong start, which he gave up one run, on two hits, and five strikeouts over seven innings pitched against Rangers. Over his last three starts, he has given up a total of four runs (1.80 ERA) with 16 strikeouts in 20 innings pitched. Philadelphia has the worst OPS and OBP against left-handed pitching this season, which is clearly favorable for Anderson.
P- Zach Davies (v. Cincinnati Reds): $7,600. Davies has faced Cincinnati twice this season, which has has done quite well in those starts. In 12.2 innings, he has given up only two earned runs to the Reds. Over his last three starts, he has a 2-0 record, 3.32 ERA, and 12 strikeouts in 19 innings pitched.
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Who Owned Baseball August 5, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Devon Travis hit two homers, the second with 2 outs in the top of the 9th that gave the Blue Jays a 4-3 win in Kansas City.
Steven Wright threw a complete game 3 hits shutout, striking out 9 Dodgers as the the Red Sox cruised to a 9-0 final.
Yasmany Tomas homered twice in the Diamondbacks 11 inning walk off 3-2 victory over Milwaukee.
Jaime Garcia struck out 11 Braves in 8 innings of shutout ball, earning the 1-0 decision for St. Louis.
They All Owned Baseball on August 5, 2016.
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Who Owned Baseball July 22, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Matt Kemp homered twice, driving in 4 to lead San Diego past Washington, 5-3.
Zach Eflin threw a complete game 3 hit shutout, blanking Pittsburgh for a 4-0 Phillies win.
Manny Machado reached base 4 times, homering and driving in 2 to led Baltimore past Cleveland, 5-1.
Kyle Gibson allowed 2 hits in the first inning and no more over the next 7, shutting down Boston’s bats for 8 innings and earning the 2-1 decision for the Twins.
They All Owned Baseball on July 22, 2016.
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MLB Power Rankings 2016: Week 7 – May
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MAY 15, 2016
Well not much has changed from this week as compared to last week. Detroit carried its free fall to 4th in the AL Central, the Yankees took 5 of 7 contests – and 7/10 in their homestand to save their season for now.
Miami and Philadelphia continue to stick around in the NL East, and the Giants and Dodgers finally had winning weeks to make the NL West Division Leader respectable.
Nobody looks scarier right now than the Boston Red Sox offense, who led by David Ortiz, Jackie Bradley JR. and Xander Bogaerts, plated 10 runs or more in 5 of the last 6 games, after going their 1st 32 games without doing so.
I am still awaiting for a Jays big winning streak. Houston has not played winning baseball since the 1st 6 weeks of the 2015 – and are tending to resemble the 2007 Tampa Bay Rays more than anything.
All offense and little pitching and defense.
There is nobody struggling worse than Logan Morrison, Russell Martin, Carlos Gomez and the consortium of LF’s in Anaheim! Recently bouncing out of this list are Jason Heyward and Chase Headley.
We are nearing the quarter pole and rapidly approaching Memorial Day Weekend, so it is not early anymore.
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MLB Power Rankings 2016: Week 6 May
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MAY 8, 2016
Disclaimer: We based these rankings on best strength to win the World Series. Therefore some teams that have an easier division to play in, with the least path of resistance to the postseason overall may be ranked a lot higher than a club who is equally talented, yet may play in a juggernaut of a division.
Rank – Team Record (Last week rank) (Up down) (W – L Record Last week)
(1) (1) Chicago Cubs (E) (24 – 6) : A real bad day for the Cubs is battling with a team like Washington on Sunday, to see whether or not they are going to sweep them or go 3 – 1 in a series.
Yep, they swept the 4 game set in a 13 inning walk off HR by Javier Baez – to cap a 7 – 0 week. They are on pace for about 129 wins right now.
Depth of the Starting Rotation is looking solid with Jake Arrieta, Jon Lester, John Lackey, Jason Hammel (Killer J’s) and Kyle Hendricks.
Hector Rondon is not even needed in most leads, with the team almost at a +100 differential through 30 games,
(2) (3) Chicago White Sox (+1) (22 – 10) ( 4 – 2): Chris Sale is 7 – 0, and may go Ron Guidry (circa 1979 on us). If anyone will win 25 games in a year, it would be him or Jake Arrieta.
Bob Welch won 27 games in 1990 for the A’s was the last guy to do that.
Has anyone noticed that Brett Lawrie has an OBP closer to .400 – than his usual .310 – .320?
Jose Quintana is finally receiving some run support. If Todd Frazier and Jose Abreu start hitting for BA, than look he the hell out. We could see a “Windy City” World Series for the 1st time since 1906. Read the rest of this entry
MLB Power Rankings 2016: Week 4 – April
One is the #1 club in the whole MLB right now, and the other was the biggest mover and shaker of the week for week 3 of MLB action. Both are leading the Central Divisions in their respective leagues behind awesome starting pitching and timely power.
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Disclaimer: We based these rankings on best strength to win the World Series. Therefore some teams that have an easier division to play in, with the least path of resistance to the postseason overall may be ranked a lot higher than a club who is equally talented, yet may play in a juggernaut of a division.
Game Records were before the results of the ESPN Sunday Night Game was played.
After a crazy week in which we saw our 1st no hitter, and massive long 16 inning game in Washington, we have for you the MLB Power Rankings.
There was no movement from the top 3 clubs. The NL West saw the Dodgers take a decent lead on the Giants – and that is major critical, as that is the team most likely to give them trouble in their quest for a 4th straight Division crown.
Bryce Harper has pulverized the Phillies, Marlins, Braves and Twins thus far. His late inning heroics are taking him to the next level.
The biggest mover and shaker this week was the White Sox, who climbed up 7 slots. The Giants dropping 8 positions was the biggest decline.
Bad weeks were had by the Tigers, Red Sox, Yankees and Astros. All clubs in the AL who are supposed to contend for a playoff slot.
The Mariners won their 3rd straight road series against the Angels (after beating the Yankees and Tribe 1s), and sit just a half game back in the AL West.
Oakland had started 7 – 0 on the road, before yielding 15 runs over the last 2 losses to the Blue Jays. They are tied with the Rangers for the lead in the Division, but it is just a matter of time before they are bounced out in my opinion.
Cleveland had a nice week of 4 – 2 to jump up 5 spots in the rankings. and are that much closer to bringing back Michael Brantley.
Gaining only one spot but having an awesome week were the New York Mets. All the boys are hitting now, and they are 8 – 2 in their last 10 contests. Read the rest of this entry
Cubs And White Sox Had Different Winter Strategies, But Could Experience A Similar 2016
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The journey toward fielding a competitive baseball team can happen in a multitude of ways, but as long as winning is the result, the other details will take care of themselves.
A perfect example of this is what’s going on in Chicago right now with the Cubs and White Sox.
Based on their young roster and improvements made over the winter, the Cubs are a popular pick to win this year’s World Series. Predictions be damned, they still have to go out and prove it.
Even though the season is barely two weeks old, the results have been excellent. Chicago’s National League squad is entering Friday’s game against the Colorado Rockies with an MLB-best 8-1 record.
Meanwhile, the White Sox have seemingly flown under the radar in their own city with an equally impressive 7-2 record. At the moment, they’re tied for first place in the competitive AL Central with the Kansas City Royals.
The schedule is 162 games long for a reason and what happens over the first couple weeks brings no guarantee for the remainder of the year.
Still, it’s interesting to see how these two Chicago teams have taken completely different routes with regard to roster construction and on-field play before seeing similar results through nine games.
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