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Who Owned Baseball April 30, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Mike Trout reached base 4 times, doubled, scored a pair, stole a base and made a dramatic leaping bases loaded 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th game saving catch to ice the Angels 6-5 win in Oakland.
Danny Duffy pitched 7 strong innings, allowing just 1 run and 2 walks while striking out 7 Detroit batters, earning the inter division victory for the Royals, 8-1.
Matt Adams went 3-5 with a homer and 3 RBI, helping the Cardinals slug the Phillies, 9-3.
Mike Leake threw 8 shutout frames, allowing just 2 hits as the Reds topped Atlanta, 5-1.
They all owned baseball on April 30, 2015.
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Who Owned Baseball April 29, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Dallas Keuchel dominated the Padres for 8 innings, allowing just 3 hits, no walks and 1 run as the Astros won 7-2.
Miguel Cabrera doubled and hit a pair of homers, driving in 4 and leading the Tigers to a 10-7 win over Minnesota.
Josh Collmenter pitched 8 innings, letting up 5 hits, 1 unearned run and no walks, getting the 8-1 decision for Arizona over Colorado.
Ryan Braun got 3 hits including a solo homer and a grand slam, helping the Brewers beat the Reds 8-3.
They all owned baseball on April 29, 2015.
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Who Owned Baseball April 28, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Jose Altuve went 4-6 with 2 doubles, an RBI 2 runs scored and a stolen base, leading the Astros to a 14-3 laugher in San Diego.
Sonny Gray went 8 innings, giving up just 2 runs and won his third game for the A’s in 2015, 6-2 over the Angels.
Dan Uggla got three hits including a triple and a dramatic 3 run 9th inning come from behind homer that capped Washington’s mind boggling 13-12 comeback in Atlanta.
Madison Bumgarner gave the Giants 8 terrific innings, striking out 9, walking one and allowing a single run, beating the Dodgers in a tense 2-1 pitchers duel.
They all owned baseball on April 28, 2015.
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Who Owned Baseball April 27, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Joc Pederson homered, doubled, walked, scored twice, drove in 2 and saved a run with a highlight reel catch as the Dodgers beat their rival Giants, 8-3.
Jose Iglesias singled, tripled and homered, helping the Tigers jump out to a big lead which they held on to, 5-4, in Minnesota.
Jason Hammel pitched 8 shutout innings, walking none, and allowing just 4 hits and striking out 7 Pirates batters, earning the 4-0 decision for the Cubs.
Taijuan Walker pitched 7 strong innings, allowing just an unearned run, 6 hits and one walk, winning the 3-1 game for the Mariners in Texas.
They all owned baseball on April 27 2015.
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Who Owned Baseball April 26, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Chris Archer threw 7 shutout innings, allowing 2 hits and 1 walk while striking out 7, earning the 5-1 decision and completing the Rays sweep of Toronto.
Miguel Cabrera went 3-4 with a homer and a sacrifice fly, driving in 3 runs and scoring a pair as Detroit beat Cleveland, 8-6.
Francisco Liriano threw shutout ball into the 7th, allowing 2 hits while striking out 7. His Pirates rolled over Arizona, 8-0.
Derek Norris doubled and homered, driving in a pair, leading the Padres past the Dodgers, 3-1.
They all owned baseball on April 26, 2015.
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Who Owned Baseball April 25, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Matt Harvey nearly went the distance, pitching 8 2/3 dominant innings, allowing just 5 hits, 2 runs and 2 walks while striking out 7 Yankees and giving the Mets an 8-2 victory.
Angel Pagan collected 4 hits, including a double and a key single in the Giants game winning 11th inning rally as they topped Colorado 5-4.
Wei-Yin Chen pitched 8 innings, allowing just 4 hits and 2 runs and 1 walk. The bullpen would blow his lead but the Orioles would come back to win, 5-4 in 10 against the Red Sox.
Jimmy Paredes hit 2 singles, a double, a homer, driving in 2 and scoring 2, helping set up the Orioles come from behind 10th inning walk off win, 5-4 against Boston.
They all owned baseball on April 25, 2015.
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The Mets Are Rolling, But Where Have We Seen This Act Before
The Mets are off to a fast start – with Matt Harvey, Bartolo Colon and Jon Niese going a combined 10 – 0 so far in their starts. Add in a great start for Jacob deGrom, and this club has the bet record in the MLB. The news is not all good though, with injuries to David Wright. Travis d’Arnaud and many key pitchers, it is only a matter of time before their depth is tested. It should be the brass’s job to add more depth to this club via trade, but that wont be the case. The Mets also play stiffer competition in the next 2 weeks. Are they 13 – 4 good? Probably not, but if they cam go the rest of the year .500, they should nail down a playoff spot with 85 -86 wins in the NL. The squad saw their 11 game winning streak (1st time since 1990) be derailed by the crosstown Yankees last night. They seek revenge today when Harvey goes up against CC Sabathia in the Bronx.
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The Mets lost their 1st game in 12 contests last night versus the Yankees. Sure, they own the best record in the Majors at 13 – 4, but are they really this good?
The answer is no. Don’t get me wrong, the club out of Flushing Meadows, NY is decisively better than they have been since moving into Citi Field. The basis of me saying they are not better is due to injury troubles.
Zack Wheeler is out for the year with Tommy John Surgery, along with Josh Edgin from the Relief Core. Add in the suspension to Jenrry Mejia, with waiting for Bobby Parnell, and the clubs pitching should be less equal than they were in 2014.
David Wright and Travis d’Arnaud are also on the DL. Read the rest of this entry
Who Owned Baseball April 24, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Mark Teixeira homered twice, driving in 4 runs and helped the Yankees stop the Mets winning streak, 6-1 in the Bronx.
Dallas Keuchel gave the Astros 9 shutout innings, allowing just 2 hits and 2 walks. The Astros bats were silent and the game went into extra innings. The Astros would hold on after a wild 10th and 11th inning game them a 5-4 win in Oakland.
Anthony Rizzo reached base 4 times, doubled, hit a game tying 2 run homer and scored a pair, including the go ahead run in the 11th as the Cubs topped the Reds, 7-3.
Aaron Harang held Atlanta hitless into the 5th and pitched 8 shutout innings, surrendering just 2 hits and 1 walk. He would not get a decision but the Phillies walked off 1-0 winners over the Braves.
They all owned baseball on April 24, 2015.
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Who Owned Baseball April 23, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Daniel Murphy got the Mets on the board early with a 3 run double and added an insurance run with an RBI single in the 7th to extend their winning streak to 10 with a 6-3 final over Atlanta.
David Phelps gave the Marlins a much needed with with 7 shutout innings, allowing just 3 hits and 2 walks and got the 9-1 decision in Philadelphia.
Jacoby Ellsbury hustled to force a double, reached base two other times, stole a base and scored both Yankee runs to win a tight 2-1 victory in Detroit.
Masahiro Tanaka gave the Yankees another good outing, pitching into the 7th, keeping the mighty Tiger bats to only 3 hits and 1 run over 6 1/3 innings. He did not get the decision but the Yankees prevailed, 2-1.
They all owned baseball on April 23, 2015.
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Who Owned Baseball April 22, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Johnny Cueto threw 8 dominant innings, allowing just 5 hits and 2 walks and 1 run. He got the 2-1 decision for the Reds in Milwaukee.
Sonny Gray stopped an Angels lineup that the night before bombarded Oakland. He went 7 innings, giving up 2 hits while striking out 7 as the A’s rolled 9-2.
Kolten Wong singled, doubled and homered, driving in 3 and provided some highlight reel defense, helping the Cardinals take a wild 7-5 game in Washington.
Devon Travis hit a 2 run homer to give the Blue Jays the lead for good and added a second hit in a 4-2 win over Baltimore.
They all owned baseball on April 22, 2015.
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Who Owned Baseball April 21, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Zack Cozart went 3-5 with a pair of homers, a stolen base and 3 RBI and 3 runs scored in the wild 16-10 slugfest Reds victory in Milwaukee.
Edwin Encarnacion homered twice in the tense 13-6 Blue Jays win over Baltimore.
Jonathon Niese pitched into the 7th, allowing 1 run on a solo homer and just 3 other hits, helping the Mets to their 9th straight win in a 7-1 blow out of the Braves.
Hector Santiago pitched 6 strong innings, allowing 3 hits and striking out 8, earning the 14-1 decision for the Angels over their division rival A’s.
They all owned baseball on April 21, 2015.
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Who Owned Baseball April 20, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Luis Valbuena hit a pair of homers, driving in 3, including a go ahead shot in the 8th leading the Astros to a 7-5 win in Seattle.
Matt Kemp led a torrid San Diego attack with 3 hits, including a double, 3 runs scored and 4 RBI in a 14-3 laugher in Colorado.
Alfredo Simon pitched into the 8th inning, striking out 7, walking none and allowing a single run, winning a 2-1 pitchers duel over the Yankees in Detroit.
Anthony DeSclafani pitched 8 shutout innings, allowing 2 hits and 1 walk, striking out 5, earning the 6-1 decision for the Reds over Milwaukee.
They all owned baseball on April 20, 2015.
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Who Owned Baseball April 19, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Stephen Strasburg pitched into the 8th, allowing just 5 hits and 1 run while striking out 7 Phillies in 7 1/3 innings. He warned the 4-1 decision for Washington.
Scott Van Slyke led the red hot Dodgers to a 7-0 drubbing of the Rockies with a pair of doubles and a homer, driving in 3 and scoring a pair.
Shane Greene gave the Tigers another solid start, going 7 innings, allowing just 1 run and improving his record to 3-0 in a 9-1 blowout of the White Sox.
Nelson Cruz got three hits, including a pair of homers and a walk off single, driving in 5 runs as the Mariners erased a 10-5 hole and walked off 11-10 winners over Texas.
They all owned baseball on April 19, 2015.
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Who Owned Baseball April 18, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Josh Donaldson reached base 4 times and launched a walk off 10th inning homer that sealed Toronto’s 6-5 win over Atlanta.
Felix Hernandez pitched 7 solid innings, allowing just 2 hits, 1 run while striking out 12 Rangers and earning the 3-1 decision in Seattle.
Odubel Herrera reached base 4 times, doubled, scored twice, drove in a run and stole 2 bases as the Phillies won in Washington, 5-3.
Chris Heston pitched into the 8th inning, finishing with 7 2/3 and allowing 5 hits and 1 run on a solo homer, earning a much needed 4-1 win for the defending champion Giants over Arizona.
They all owned baseball on April 18, 2015.
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Who Owned Baseball April 16, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Chris Archer threw 7 shutout innings, allowing 2 hits and 2 walks while striking out 11 as the Rays stopped Toronto, 4-2.
John Lackey kept the Brewers scoreless for 7 innings, striking out 8 and walking just one, earning the 4-0 decision in St. Louis.
Kurt Suzuki went 2-4 with a homer and 2 runs batted in, helping the Twins win the game 8-5 and take the series from Kansas City.
Lucas Duda collected 3 hits, including a pair of doubles, and drove in the eventual winning run in the 7th as the Mets snuck past Miami, 7-5.
They all owned baseball on April 16, 2015.
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Games 5 – 11
So I made it through a week in one piece. The last 7 days have tested me as a traveler in ways I thought never possible. Again I remind people, going to a game live is not easy. Going on a massive Parks odyssey is almost a nightmare at tines. But worth the end result.
I left off just finishing a doubleheader in Chicago and Milwaukee, now I had 5 Doubleheaders slated for the next 7 days. While I don’t have to account for every pitch, making 5 innings on the home side it’s still applicable for credit.
I was driving from Milwaukee to Washington on the night of Wednesday April 8th going into the 9th. I chose the same route I used to attend cincy ‘ s openers a few days back. After not having my long term rental car (2015 Buick Verano), for the previous couple of days, it was nice to have AL of my stuff. I made excellent time to Columbus, now that I was a veteran of the area.
As I wheeled past Wheeling, WV. On I – 70, I hit a monsoon. Simply put, I came to find out it was a borderline tornado. Considering I hate driving in these conditions, I was relaxed and hopped up on coffee. I persevered through all night. I never rested, and was sitting pretty upon entering Washington. I missed a turn off and circled back in the wrong direction, ending up in Arlington, VA.
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Ben Fallon (Left) and Chuck Booth (Right) at Nats Park (Patriots Day 2012).
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I called Ben Fallon, who was meeting me for the game. I had plenty if time to make 1st pitch. I found a parking spot near the 7-Eleven. . It was more than I wanted to pay..
The coffee I had in my hand quickly flung, when a firetruck blazed down my street. I wore an entire coffee on my lap and all over the seat Good thing I had clothes with me to changed. I relayed to Ben, I would be late to the game. This trip was exhausting. I made it in for the start of the 2ND inning. Originally,
I was going to bus into Philly, and cone back for the rental the next day. But now I just wanted to drive afterwards. It was god catching up with Ben.. We ate both fans of the Nats/Yankees, so we will see each other plenty this year. At first, I almost didn’t recognize him. Ben has lost a lot of weight. The game never went our way from the get go.
Matt Harvey dominated the Nats and Stephen Strasburg. Racing out of the park before it ends still feels foreign, but necessary. I used a combination of I 295, and I – 95 in order to make it to Citizens Bank Park by 720 pm.
Traffic was insane. . When I arrived at the yard it $1 hot dog night. I ate 4 of those, and took two home for later. Tiredness had not stopped me from attending this game.. The Red Sox made easy work of the hapless Phils.
It was time to drive to my brothers house. For several years I have traveled through Sicklerville. NJ. I was there 2006 – 2009, every year, and also in 2012 fir another week. I still got lost. The area had been developed.
Only a mile from his house I was driving in circles. I then blew a tire, barely grazing a foot median that was on the middle if s cul-de-sac. Flat tire. Yeah!. Trent came out to help me drive it off te road. We since have had it replaced. Chalk one up to the evil streets of NJ that seem to rig their sidewalks to puncture tires Costly day. but I can make up savings elsewhere to cover it.
Least it never was on a deserted highway. The next morning I felt better when I saw my nieces and nephew. Already I was plotting some save cash maneuvers to make up for the car. Luckily, I could make do with spare dingy tire. I was using Park and rides the next three days anyway.
No matter how great a traveler you are, venturing into the unknown is still scary. Going to Philly from north New Jersey is not hard. In fact, I found a car wash and laundromat within a half mile from the Park and Ride I was using.
The trip in is 45 MINUTES, to Philly Greyhound station. At a cost of $4.95 with a fare saver package. From there it is a half mile jaunt to the broad street line train to CBP.
Again, I bought a token saver, and will pay $1.80 per trip. So for about $13 RT, I can avoid paying $16 on parking, $5.80 in tolls, and $5 more in gas.. count me on for the savings. I have 35 Games at CBP
So it is worth it.
The Friday game was cold, and the Nationals were in town. It would be wicker for me to see them several times in the next few weeks.
The Phillies won the game. I bought no hot dogs this day. My lunch at Applebee’s was sufficient enough for me to last the whole day
We also frequented a dollar store, where I stocked up on water, snacks and health stuff for a buck a crack.
I was feeling tired at this point, but hoped some time in the same place would end that.
Since I am in the USA for so long, I bought a new android phone. Learning it wasn’t too complicated, but remembering passwords for everything always is.
Another thing that has been hard to find I’d strong Internet and keeping my battery power up, along with blogging and running a website.
I literally only straightened out these issues in NJ a few days ago.
Quite frankly, I am behind in my posting, and upkeep of the website. Add in a guy who has a tough time focusing in on a little phone, and you can imagine it is tough to keep ahead on social media.
There is so much more that I want to do, but cant. I also have found becoming angry at games when I am distracted by my device – rather than watching the game. I must find a balance.
The Saturday weekend date of Apr 11th saw me travel via Greyhound to NY city. I was late for the game in the Bronx.
It took me about 5 minutes to retrain my brain on the ny subway system.
I walked around Yankee Stadium happy though. I was watching my favorite team.
The weather was warm, and it felt like spring. It helps when they are playing the Boston Red Sox.
Unfortunately for me. This contest followed the 19 inning marathon the previous evening. The B squad was playing for New York.
Boston took a 8 – 1 lead, and I was out of there. I had s 500 pm bus from the Port Authority.
I arrived at CBP a new guy on the trip. Maybe it was just letting someone else do the driving all day, but I felt refreshed. I met my brother and nephew at the Park. I had arrived in the 1st inning, following a quick bus ride in, and hitting the Broad Street Line.
There is nothing like passing on the knowledge to the next generation of fans like my 11 nephew Jake.
My brother Trent and his son Jake.
We stayed for the remainder of the game, and then headed back to Sicklerville, The next day I was going to use a Park and Ride maneuver, take NJ Transit into Philly, and after a qualified game became a reality in Philly, I was taken the Greyhound Bus into New York again.
In a sign of the times, meaning dollars saved are better than 1st pitches, I made a stop in at McDonalds in New York, before entering the yard a couple of batters in. Saving money on food when hungry is paramount.
When I did make it in – the Yankees exploded for 7 runs in the first inning, keyed by a bases clearing double by Alex Rodriguez. I love the 8:05 ESPN Sunday Night Game starts.
My seats for the licensee deal in the Bronx, have me in section 427. There was plenty of room to take bad selfies. The game was a 4 hour marathon that ended after midnight, but I was happy with the Yankees winning 14 – 4. I was about to prepare for my 1st Megabus trip from NY city,
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Who Owned Baseball April 15, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Alfredo Simon helped continue the dominant start by Detroit with 8 innings of 2 hit shutout ball, walking none and getting the 1-0 decision in Pittsburgh.
Devon Travis went 3-4 with a double and a homer, driving in a pair as the Blue Jays rolled over Tampa Bay, 12-7.
Travis Wood threw 7 shutout innings, striking out 7 Reds and allowing just 3 hits and 2 walks, earning the 5-0 win for the Cubs.
Adeiny Hechavarria went 3-3 with a homers and a sacrifice fly, driving in 3 and scoring 2 for the Marlins 6-2 victory in Atlanta.
They all owned baseball on April 15, 2015.
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Who Owned Baseball April 14, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Giancarlo Stanton reached base 5 times, doubled, scored twice and drove in 4 as the Marlins cruised to an 8-2 final in Atlanta.
Anthony DeSclafani threw 7 shutout innings, letting up only 2 hits and 2 walks while getting the 3-2 win for the Reds over the Cubs.
Steven Souza, Jr. went 3-5 with a homer and scored the go ahead run in 8th as Tampa Bay topped Toronto, 3-2.
Shane Greene pitched 8 shutout innings, allowing just 3 hits and walking none, earning the 2-0 decision for Detroit in Pittsburgh.
They all owned baseball on April 14, 2015.
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Who Owned Baseball April 13, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Mookie Betts reached base 3 times, homered, stole two bases on the same play, drove in 4 and stole a homer, leading the Red Sox to a 9-4 victory in their home opener against Washington.
Jake Odorizzi allowed just 2 hits and 1 run over 8 innings, earning the 2-1 decision for the Rays over Toronto.
Jorge Soler went 3-5 with two homers, including a game tying shit, driving in 4 and scoring 3 runs including the game winner in the 7-6 extra inning triumph for the Cubs over Cincinnati.
Jacob deGrom pitched shutout ball into the 7th, finishing with 6 1/3 scoreless frames as the Mets topped Philadelphia, 2-0.
They all owned baseball on April 13, 2015.
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Who Owned Baseball April 12, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Miguel Cabrera missed the cycle by a triple, reaching base 5 times, homering twice, scoring 3 and driving in 4 as the Tigers out slugged Cleveland, 8-5.
Nathan Karns pitched 7 strong innings, allowing just 2 hits and 1 earned run and earned the 8-5 Rays victory in Miami.
Andrew McCutchen hit a come from behind 3 run homer to give Pittsburgh the lead in the 6th. He added an RBI single in the 9th and helped top Milwaukee 10-2.
Zack Greinke threw 7 shutout innings, letting up just 5 hits and no walks while striking out 7. He won the 7-4 game for the Dodgers in Arizona.
They all owned baseball on April 12, 2015.
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Who Owned Baseball April 11, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Jimmy Nelson pitched 7 shutout innings,allowing 2 hits and striking out 9, getting the first win for Milwaukee in 2015, 6-0 over Pittsburgh.
Starlin Castro got 3 hits, including a solo homer, and drove in a pair as the Cubs gave the Rockies their first defeat of the season, 9-5.
Ian Kinsler drove in the go ahead run in the 9th inning. He finished with 4 hits, 3 runs scored, 2 RBI and led to the Tigers 9-6 victory in Cleveland.
Joe Kelly gave an exhausted Red Sox pitching staff a rest after the 19 inning Friday night marathon. He pitched 7 strong innings, allowing a single hit and striking out 8, earning the 8-4 win against the Yankees.
They all owned baseball on April 11, 2015.
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Who Owned Baseball April 10, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Joey Votto homered twice, walked and stole a base in the Reds 8th inning game winning rally to top St. Louis, 5-4.
Brandon Morrow pitched 7 shutout innings, allowing just 4 hits and struck out 7. He did not get the decision but his Padres topped the Giants, 1-0.
Xander Bogaerts got 4 hits, all in extra innings, stole a base, scored the eventual winning run and started the game ending double play that game the Red Sox a dramatic and exhausting 6-5 19 inning victory over the Yankees..
Tommy Milone pitched shutout ball into the 8th, finishing with 7 2/3, 2 hits and 7 strikeouts while allowing no runs helping the Twins to their first win of the year, 6-0 over the White Sox.
They all owned baseball on April 10, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 10, 2015
Photo: Patric Schneider, AP
A no hitter was nearly thrown, Matt Harvey returned and gum became a controversy.
Man I love the regular season.
That insanity and more on this episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast
Matt Harvey, Xander Bogaerts, Edinson Volquez, David Wright, Pedro Alvarez, Odrisamer Despaigne and John Ryan Murphy all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?
Who Owned Baseball April 9, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Matt Harvey dominated the Nationals, striking out 9 and walking 1 and allowing just 4 hits in 6 shutout innings, earning the 6-3 decision for the Mets.
David Wright collected a pair of hits including a back breaking 2 run single and added a run to help the Mets take the game 6-3 and the series in Washington.
Edinson Volquez pitched 8 strong innings, allowing 4 hits, 1 walk and 1 run and beat the White Sox 4-1 and helped the defending AL Champion Royals complete the 3 game sweep.
Xander Bogaerts reached base 4 times including a bases clearing 3 run triple that broke open the game early and helped the Red Sox cruise to a 6-2 win in Philadelphia.
They all owned baseball on April 9, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 9, 2015
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Still at Washington State, I wonder if the Marlins will regret dropping 3 games to the Braves to start the year if they finish the season in a tight race. Plus the match up of Harvey and Strasburg make me hopeful for a dynamic NL East for years to come.
It is looking at the East from the West episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
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Thursday Apr 9th Games #5 and #6 Day #5
Today’s game (s) Start Time (s) in EST and Venue (s):
Nationals Park 1:05 – Nats vs Mets, Citizens Bank Park 7:05 Phillies vs Red Sox
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The 2nd Wild Card Team In The NL For 2015 Could Be Right Near .500
The National League is a very top heavy league with the Nats, Dodgers, Cardinals and Pirates having the best odds to qualify for the postseason in 2015. With parity at an all time high in the Senior Circuit, we may see a squad break the worst record ever to qualify for the playoffs as a Wild Card seed this campaign. The AL is not as big with the dominant clubs, and as such will have many teams hover around 90 wins that make the postseason. With the AL winning the Interleague matchup for 10 years consecutive, you also have to factor in a few more W’s per team.
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With all due respect to the rest of the Senior Circuit clubs, the Nationals and Dodgers are heads above the rest of the league. I am also throwing in stalwart franchise St. Louis and Pittsburgh (94 wins and 88 wins in the last 2 years) as other teams that should lock down the NL Central and the other 1 to win the 1st Wild Card – to round out the top 4 seeds in the NL.
Then there are the rest of the clubs.
From the surface odds wise, the gambling pundits are saying the Padres and Giants would be next on the list for wins, followed by the Mets, Cubs and Marlins.
Just below those last 5 teams, you have the fight for competing coming from Milwaukee, Cincinnati, Atlanta, and finally the teams most thought to struggle this campaign are the Rockies, D’Backs and the Phillies.
I believe Washington is going to run away from the rest of the league – and near 100 victories. The Dodgers while not as talented as they have been the last few seasons, should not have a problem topping 90 wins again with their Starting Rotation being so strong.
The Pirates did lose Russell Martin and Edinson Volquez, but you have to think bringing A.J. Burnett back replaces Volquez, and the internal improvements from Gregory Polanco, and a return to power from Pedro Alvarez should be enough to compensate for that.
When it comes down to my final prognostication for the Division, I may just jot the Bucs down to win the Division. Josh Harrison and Neil Walker at 3B and 2B, and if they receive anything from their Starting Catcher and Shortstop then look the hell out.
Andrew McCutchen and Starling Marte also help Polanco round out the Outfield, and I think by the end of the year, they will be pronounced the best trio of players beyond the Infield, rather than the Marlins or Padres. Read the rest of this entry
MLB Power Rankings March 2015
Once again, the National League is very top-heavy. with the Nationals, Dodgers and Cards reeling in 3 of the first 5 rankings spots. The American League has more parity in the league this year. and could feature several new entrants into postseason play. This includes the two longest playoff drought teams in the Toronto Blue Jays (the last team to make the playoffs since the Strike/Lockout in 1994 and 1995 – and the M’s haven’t since their 116 win campaign in 2001. The Marlins own the longest such dry spell in the NL<- with their last playoff berth coming in their 2003 World Series win. You also have many young franchises like the Houston Astros and Minnesota Twins having several of their young studs coming into the fold, and teams like the Rangers trying to be relevant again following a league record for DL Stints in 2014. This will mean there are no easy wins on the J’unior Circuit’ this campaign.
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1. Washington Nationals – This team is so far above the rest of the MLB, they should be everyones unanimous pick to win the best record in the MLB. Their Division is weaker the NL West, and the teams in the NL Central are a lot closer in parity.
2. LA Dodgers – Too many changes will take the club time to gel. Emphasis on Joc Pederson to do well may be too much to ask. Not enough is being said about the club losing the offense of Matt Kemp and Hanley Ramirez. Any club with Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke as their top 2 starting pitchers will never be to far from the top ranking.
3. Detroit Tigers – This is all based on the American League Central. While I believe the team is not as strong as last year in the pitching department with Max Scherzer, they may be better in the lineup with Yoenis Cespedes. Read the rest of this entry
ALL – Time TJ Surgery Tracker 1974 – 2014 (30 Updates Including Jonny Venters 3rd Time)
Dr. James Andrews – leading Tommy John surgeon is the new senior leader on this innovative and break through procedure, championed 1st over 40 years ago, and responsible for extending over 700 players careers now.
For all the talk of baseball players (pitchers mostly) that will be undergoing Tommy John Surgery, we will be keeping a running list! E-mail us at mlbreports@gmail.com if you have any names to add to our totals.
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TOMMY JOHN SURGERY – 2014 (30)
2014
Jonny Venters – (3rd Time Probable) Braves: Aug/Sept 2014Jeremy Hefner, NYM Aug 2014 (TJ Watch List – Possible 2nd TJ Surgery)
Tyler Skaggs, Angels, Aug 10 – will have season ending TJ surgery soon. expected to be out til 2016
Nate Jones, White Sox, July.30
Tyler Chatwood, Rockies, July,19
Masahiro Tanaka, Yankees (Partially Torn UCL, (TJ Watch List), July 10th
Bronson Arroyo, D’Backs July Surgery.
Matt Wieters, Orioles, June 17th
Sean Burnett, Angels, June 5th
Chris Withrow, Dodgers, June 3rd
Jose Cisnero, Astros, May 28th
Martin Perez, Rangers, May 19th.
Jose Fernandez, Marlins, May 16th
A.J. Griffin, Athletics, Apr.25th .
Pedro Figueroa, Rangers, Apr.30th
Ivan Nova, Yankees, – Apr.29th
Josh Johnson, Padres, – Apr.24
Matt Moore, Rays – Apr.24, 2014 – Link: With Moore Out For TJ Surgery – The Rays Should Hold Onto Price Through 2015
Jameson Taillon – Pirates – April 9, 2014
Bobby Parnell – Mets – April 8th
Cory Gearrin – Braves – Mar.29 – Went on the 60 Day DL with partial ligament tear of right elbow Mar.29, 2014 – May Require TJ Surgery.”
David Hernandez – D’Backs – Surgery April 2014.
Bruce Rondon – Tigers – Mar.2014
Patrick Corbin – D’Backs – Mar.2014.
Jarrod Parker – Athletics – March 2014
Brandon Beachy – Braves – “2nd TJ Surgery” Mar 2014
Kris Medlen– Braves – Mar 2014
Luke Hochevar– Royals – March.07, 2014.
Miguel Sano – Twins (Position Player) Mar, 2014.
Cory Luebke – Padres: Luebke went under the knife for his 2nd TJ Surgery Feb 2014. Read the rest of this entry
ALL – Time Tommy John Surgery List 1974 – Present
For all the talk of baseball players (pitchers mostly) that will be undergoing Tommy John Surgery, we will be keeping a running list! E-mail us at mlbreports@gmail.com if you have any names to add to our totals.
How many players are having or had TJ in history? You are about to find out: Read the rest of this entry
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