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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 19, 2016
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Terry Ryan was fired by the Twins as their GM. I look back at his near miss legacy.
It is a turning the page steps episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Jarrod Dyson, Matt Boyd, Jedd Gyorko, Jose Fernandez, Rougned Odor, Adonis Garcia, Aaron Nola and Chris Sale all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Daily Fantasy MLB DFS Picks For DraftKings – 7/19/16
P – Carlos Martinez (vs. San Diego Padres): $10,200. Martinez has been on fire recently. Over his last six starts, Martinez has allowed a total of six runs, which is just insane. Over his last three starts, he owns a 2.00 ERA and 21 strikeouts in 18 innings pitched. The Padres lineup hasn’t faced CMart very much throughout his career, so this could bring about an element of surprise while he has been red hot.
P – Dallas Keuchel (vs. Oakland Athletics): $8,200. It looks like Keuchel is finally heading in the right direction after a rough start to 2016. Over his last five starts, he owns a 3-0 record, 2.78 ERA, and a 1.18 WHIP. The Astros offense has been red hot recently, so he should get the run support necessary to come out with a win on Tuesday.
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Daily Fantasy MLB DFS Picks For Fanduel, DraftKings, and Fanpicks 7/19/16
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Daily Matchups for 7/19/2016
Pitcher
Noah Syndergaard
Danny Salazar
Jake Arrieta
Carlos Martinez
Aaron Sanchez
Nathan Eovaldi
Reynaldo Lopez
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Midseason Top 100 MLB Prospect Rankings Analysis (21-30)
Below you can find my analysis for the prospects ranked between 21-30 for the 2016 midseason top prospect list. If you want to see the full top 100 list, please visit the following link: SEE THE TOP 100 PROSPECT RANKINGS. I will be posting daily analysis of every player listed in the top 100, so please follow my blog and other social media for updates.
- Orlando Arcia (MIL, 21 Years Old, SS): The smooth-fielding shortstop has struggled a little during the 2016 season, but his future remains bright. In 382 plate appearances at Triple-A, Arcia is batting .269, with seven home runs, 44 RBIs, 56 runs, 13 stolen bases, .325 OBP, and a .407 slugging percentage. He still profiles as an above average shortstop in the big leagues, but I’m not convinced he is going to be an elite fantasy baseball player. He has the ceiling to produce 15-20 stolen bases, .270 BA, 10-15 home runs, and a .340 OBP once he reaches the bigs. If he does put up those numbers, I retract my statement about his fantasy baseball value.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 18, 2016
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A weekend of lost truck keys and nearly missed flights that all worked out made me think about the current Texas Rangers.
It is a calm down and trace your steps episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Jose Altuve, Starling Marte, Cole Hamels, Jacob deGrom, Dustin Pedroia, Matt Holliday, Yordano Ventura and Zach Davies all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 17, 2016
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It is time for the Sunday Request.
@sullybaseball Panik is on the mend and Gillaspie has held his ground, usually youre spot on but #SFGiants dont need infield help
— The Anti-Circus (@TheAnti_Circus) July 17, 2016
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Sure the Giants infield is intact, but man their bullpen is looking mighty bad now.
It is a “Plug the Leaks” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Matt Shoemaker, Khris Davis, Jake Lamb, Adam Wainwright, James Shields, Brandon McCarthy, Ian Kinsler and Buster Posey. all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Daily Fantasy MLB DFS Picks For Fanduel, DraftKings, and Fanpicks 7/18/16
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Daily Matchups for 7/18/2016
Pitcher
STUDS
Jose Fernandez- He is facing a Phillies team that he has dominated in the past. Fernandez has held them to a .238 BA (10 for 42) while striking out 12 and not allowing an extra base hit. He’s the pitcher of the night.
Chris Sale- Is coming off a bad start against the Braves but he’s facing a Mariners’ team that he’s held to 17 hits in 81 ABs (.210 BA). He’s let a lot of people down lately but is in prime position to help a team. He’s $1,100 cheaper than Fernandez and $300 more expensive than Kluber. If you can pair him up with cheap bats, we could be in store for a great night for pitching!
Corey Kluber- Kluber has faced the Royals twice so far this year and has fared well for the most part. He faced them on June 15th and lasted only 5 innings while giving up 8 hits, walking 1, striking out 7 and got only 21 FP on Fanduel. Back on June 5th Kluber pitched 5 innings giving up only 2 hits while striking out 6 and securing the win and 48 FP. We’re hoping he gets the same results as his June 5th outing.
MID RANGE
Mike Fiers- Love Fiers as a very under-owned option for Monday’s slate. He’s facing the Atheletics who struggle at times. Lifetime against the A’s, Fiers has held them to a .230 BA (14 for 61) with 14 Ks and 10 ground outs. He has a 21.5% K percentage and makes an intriguing GPP option. He’s coming off a terrible start against Seattle lasting only 3.1 innings, giving up 5 hits and only 10 FPs and that could put his ownership down less than 10% tonight which is what it’ll take to take down a GPP.
Jon Lester- Lester is facing the terrible Mets who love to strike out. Lester has held them to a .254 BA (52 for 205) while striking out 50 and a 21.7% K rate. Lester has struggled his past couple of starts and could deter people away from him, we look for him to have a great game tonight.
VALUE
Mike Leake- He’s not always an attractive option but he does get a matchup against the Padres. Leake has held them to a .231 BA (15 hits in 65 ABs) while striking out 17 and giving up only 2 HRs. Love him for a very cheap option to load up on bats.
CATCHER
STUDS
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Daily Fantasy MLB DFS Picks For DraftKings – 7/18/16
P – Chris Sale (vs. Seattle Mariners): $12,200. In 78 career at bats against Sale, the Mariners’ lineup is batting .205, with 27 strikeouts, and a .254 OBP. Sale leads the majors with 14 wins this season. He also owns a 3.38 ERA, with 104 hits against, 123 strikeouts, and only 26 walks in 125 innings pitched.
P – Mike Fiers (vs. Oakland Althletics): $5,500. This pick scares me a little bit, but in order to afford my stack against Ivan Nova, this was a necessary play. Fiers has been hit or miss this season. He owns a 6-3 record, with a 4.36 ERA 64 strikeouts, and 21 walks in 93 innings pitched. He is playing in a pitcher friendly stadium against a division rival, so I’m hoping he will be on his “A” game.
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Who Owned Baseball July 16, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Matt Shoemaker threw a complete game 6 hit shutout, striking out 13 White Sox and gave the Angels a razor thin 1-0 victory.
Adam Wainwright went the distance, allowing 3 hits and no runs to lead St. Louis past Miami, 5-0.
Khris Davis homered twice in the A’s 5-4 victory over Toronto.
Jake Lamb doubled twice and tripled, tying the game in the 9th and helped set up the winning rally in the 12th as Arizona topped the Dodgers 2-1.
They All Owned Baseball on July 16, 2016.
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Daily Fantasy MLB DFS Picks For Fanduel, DraftKings, and Fanpicks 7/17/16
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Daily Matchups for 7/17/2016
Pitcher
Max Scherzer
Cole Hamels
Masahiro Tanaka
Rich Hill
Dylan Bundy
J.A. Happ
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 15, 2016
Today I talked about the new In Memoriam video and the process of making it.
It is a behind the scenes episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
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Daily Fantasy MLB DFS Picks For DraftKings 7/16/16
P- Lance McCullers (vs. Seattle Mariners): $9,800. McCullers has been on fire recently. Over his last three starts, he has a 1-1 record, 2.70 ERA, and 22 strikeouts in 16.2 innings pitched. In his last time on the mound against the Mariners, he struck out 10 over seven innings.
P- Jerad Eickhoff (vs. New York Mets): $7,800. The Mets offense has struggled with run production all season long. In 18 starts this season, Eickhoff has a 6-10 record, 3.80 ERA, 94 strikeouts, and 29 walks in 109 innings pitched. He doesn’t get great run support, but he is a steal for only $7,800.
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Midseason Top 100 MLB Prospect Rankings Analysis (31-40)
Below you can find my analysis for the prospects ranked between 31-40 for the 2016 midseason top prospect list. If you want to see the full top 100 list, please visit the following link: SEE THE TOP 100 PROSPECT RANKINGS. I will be posting daily analysis of every player listed in the top 100, so please follow my blog and other social media for updates.
- Willy Adames (TB, 20 Years Old, SS): Adames has developed quite nicely over the last few seasons. At 20 years old, he is showing great success in Double-A. In 360 plate appearances, he is batting .264, with eight home runs, nine stolen bases, and a .365 OBP. After a slow 2015 season, Adames has rebounded very nicely after his promotion in 2016. He is starting to show more power, speed, and he is getting on base at a better rate. I don’t think he will ever be an elite fantasy baseball player, but he should be average-to-above average.
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Daily Fantasy MLB DFS Picks For Fanduel, DraftKings, and Fanpicks 7/15/16
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Daily Matchups for 7/15/2016
Pitcher
STUDS
Madison Bumgarner– MadBum pitched last Sunday and absolutely dominated the D-Backs with 14 Ks, 1 hit, complete game shut out. He logged 81 FP on Fanduel and now has a great matchup against the Padres. Lifetime against the Padres he’s given up only 28 hits in 161 ABs allowing 3 HRs and 51 Ks. He’s the most expensive pitcher on the slate, but he’s in line for a terrific game again.
Stephen Strasburg- Stras is coming off a game against the Mets where he pitched 7 innings of no-hit ball with 9 Ks and 57 FPs. He gets face a Pirates team that he’s held to 8 hits in 41 ABs (.195 BA) with 14 Ks. He’s pricey but in a great spot again tonight to start the weekend.
MID RANGE
Marcus Stroman- Stroman has dominated some strong offenses lately (Royals, Indians) and gets a great matchup tonight against a terrible Oakland offense. He’s been able to hold this team to a .200 BA only 3 hits in 15 ABs with 5 Ks. I like him as a tremendous option at less than $8k on Fanduel.
VALUE
Bartolo Colon- The Big man didn’t get into the All-Star game on Tuesday even though his manager was the coach and now he gets to face the Phillies which should be good news on this extra rest. Lifetime against Philly he has held them to a .256 BA (40 for 156) with only 4 HRs given up (3 of them are from Howard who is terrible) and 37 Ks. He’s a great value play to load up on bats tonight.
Yovani Gallardo- I really only like this pick because he’s facing a terrible, terrible Rays team who love to strike out.
CATCHER
STUDS
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Daily Fantasy MLB DFS Picks For DraftKings 7/15/16
P- Madison Bumgarner (vs. San Diego Padres): $11,100. In 161 career at bats against Bumgarner, the Padres’ offense is batting .174, with 51 strikeouts, and a .235 OBP. He has been dominant all season long, so it shouldn’t be any different on Friday.
P- Yovanni Gallardo (vs. Tampa Bay Rays): $6,700. In 69 career at bats against Gallardo, the Rays’ offense is batting .203, with 15 strikeouts, and a .267 OBP. This is a risky pick based on Gallardo’s performance in 2016, but he has a favorable matchup. The Rays offense is ranked in the bottom third of the MLB in runs scored, OBP, slugging percentage, and OPS in 2016.
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2016 Dynasty & Keeper League Top 100 Midseason Rankings
Below you can find my list of the top 100 dynasty/keeper baseball league rankings after the first half of the season. These rankings are obviously subject to change based on the performance of each player throughout the rest of the season. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me on my social media, which you can find at the end of this article. Thank you and enjoy.
1. Mike Trout (OF; LAA)
- Bryce Harper (OF; WSH)
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Clayton Kershaw (SP; LAD)
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Mookie Betts (OF; BOS)
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Manny Machado (3B; BAL)
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Jose Altuve (2B; HOU)
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Kris Bryant (3B; CHC)
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Carlos Correa (SS; HOU)
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Paul Goldschmidt (1B; ARI)
10. Nolan Arenado (3B; COL)
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Midseason Top 100 MLB Prospect Rankings Analysis (41-50)
Below you can find my analysis for the prospects ranked between 41-50 for the 2016 midseason top prospect list. If you want to see the full top 100 list, please visit the following link: SEE THE TOP 100 PROSPECT RANKINGS. I will be posting daily analysis of every player listed in the top 100, so please follow my blog and other social media for updates.
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- Jason Groome (BOS, 17 Years Old, LHP): Well, this ranking won’t mean anything if the Red Sox don’t sign Groome after drafting him 12th overall in the 2016 MLB Draft. The Sox and Groome are still in negotiations, but nothing as been finalized yet. At only 17 years old, Groome is incredibly advanced on the mound. He throws a mid-90’s fastball from the left-side, which has great late movement. He also shows a great feel for his breaking ball and changeup. To go along with his great repertoire, Groome has showed great command for a kid his age. Many people expected Groome to go first overall in the draft, but he started to trend downwards due to maturity questions and sign-ability issues. If the Red Sox sign Groome, he has the upside of a frontline starter.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 14, 2016
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Lots of teams need pitching.
Not a lot of great pitchers are available.
Zack Greinke is a great pitcher.
The Diamondbacks are going nowhere.
By the time they are contenders, Zack Greinke will probably no longer an ace and his contract will be an unbelievable burden on the Diamondbacks.
See where I am taking this? Time to shop Greinke while his injuries are minor.
It is a SELL HIGH episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
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Midseason Top 100 MLB Prospect Rankings Analysis (51-60)
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51. Jake Bauers (TB, 20 Years Old, 1B): Bauers has improved his game a lot in 2016. Last season, he hit .272, with 11 home runs, eight stolen bases, .342 OBP, and a .418 slugging percentage in 534 plate appearances. In only 368 plate appearances this season at Double-A, Bauers is batting .285, with 10 home runs, seven stolen bases, .373 OBP, and a .430 slugging percentage. He also has very advanced plate discipline, which should serve him well in his career. Bauers has one of the prettiest left-handed swings you will see, so it is no surprise that he is hitting so well this year.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 13, 2016
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I have thoughts on the All Star Game. Pitchers are not facing enough batters. Players are being lifted too quickly. And I still don’t understand why the American League was the home team in San Diego.
Plus I realize that being fair is irrelevant in baseball.
It is a START THE SECOND HALF ALREADY episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Eric Hosmer, Will Harris, Daniel Murphy and Kenley Jansen both added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball July 12, 2016 – All Star Game Edition (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Eric Hosmer hit a solo homer and an RBI single to propel the American League to a 4-2 victory in the All Star Game.
Will Harris got a key strikeout with the bases loaded to preserve the American League’s 4-2 advantage in the All Star Game.
They Both Owned The 2016 All Star Game.
And earning 1/2 WOBs are:
Daniel Murphy got a pair of hits and made a key defensive play in the National League’s 4-2 loss in the All Star Game.
Kenley Jansen struck out the only batter he faced on 3 pitches in the National League’s 4-2 defeat in the All Star Game.
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RUMORS: Houston Astros To Call Up Top Prospect, Alex Bregman
Following a very impressive appearance in the the MLB Futures Game, Houston Astros’ top prospect, Alex Bregman, could find himself back in a Major League Baseball stadium very soon. There has been rumors and reports that the Astros could call up Bregman as early as this weekend. While nothing has been confirmed, this is very exciting news for baseball fans and fantasy owners.
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Midseason Top 100 Prospect Rankings Analysis (61-70)
Below you can find my analysis for the prospects ranked between 71-80 for the 2016 midseason top prospect list. If you want to see the full top 100 list, please visit the following link: SEE THE TOP 100 PROSPECT RANKINGS. I will be posting daily analysis of every player listed in the top 100, so please follow my blog and other social media for updates.
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- Kyle Lewis (SEA, 20 Years Old, OF): Kyle Lewis was drafted 11th overall by the Seattle Mariners in the 2016 MLB Draft. Lewis went to a small college named Mercer University, but nothing about Lewis is small. He puts up HUGE numbers at the plate, he is a massive human being, and he is going to be a big-time prospect. He stands 6’4 and weighs about 210 pounds. He currently plays centerfield, but as he fills out, he is expected to play one of the corner spots in the outfield. In his last season at Mercer, Lewis hit .395, with 20 home runs, 72 RBIs, and a .525 OBP. In his short time in the minors, he hasn’t been overmatched at all, which is a great sign. Lewis has immense potential and could be a serious home run threat down the line.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 12, 2016
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I have a few Home Run Derby thoughts. Then I address a question from super fan Cubs Fan with an 8 about Bryce Harper‘s lack of a cute and cuddly nature.
It is a brown and yellow uniform episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Giancarlo Stanton and Todd Frazier both added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball July 11, 2016 – Home Run Derby Edition (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Giancarlo Stanton won the Home Run Derby, launching 61 in total and winning the final round, 20-13. He earned a fill WOB.
Todd Frazier finished second in the Home Run Derby with 42 homers over all. He earned 1/2 a WOB.
They Both Owned The 2016 Home Run Derby
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New York Mets Must Improve in These 6 Areas in the 2nd Half
Manager Terry Collins and his New York Mets had to deal with what many viewed as a potentially season-defining 11-game homestand prior to the All Star break. On the surface, they succeeded by going 7-4 against the Chicago Cubs, Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals.
However, it was likely one of the most frustrating 7-4 homestands fans will ever experience because New York missed a golden opportunity.
The importance of this stretch prior to baseball’s midseason break was only magnified because the Mets arrived at Citi Field fresh off losing five of seven to the Nats and Atlanta Braves. The pitching staff continued to do their job for the most part, but it was the offense that resembled the 2015 squad before acquiring Yoenis Cespedes, not after.
This group then came alive by sweeping a four-game set against the Cubs, followed by taking two of three from the Marlins. Things continued looking up on Thursday, as New York battled back with the help of Wilmer Flores to win the series opener against Washington.
Those good feelings faded quickly as Stephen Strasburg, Max Scherzer and Daniel Murphy displayed why they’re All-Stars this year en route to the Nats winning three straight, building their NL East lead to six games.
Finishing the first half with a 47-41 record isn’t bad considering what New York has dealt with since April, but they must improve in these areas if they want to return to the playoffs this October:
Midseason Top 100 Prospect Rankings Analysis (71-80)
Below you can find my analysis for the prospects ranked between 71-80 for the 2016 midseason top prospect list. If you want to see the full top 100 list, please visit the following link: SEE THE TOP 100 PROSPECT RANKINGS. I will be posting daily analysis of every player listed in the top 100, so please follow my blog and other social media for updates.
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- Luis Ortiz (TEX, 20 Years Old, RHP): Oritz has been very impressive when he is on the mound. Unfortunately, Ortiz has been very injury prone in his first few seasons of professional baseball. He was drafted 30th overall by the Rangers in 2014. Since being drafted, he has flown through the minors. At the age of 20, he is already in Double-A. He is 4.3 years younger than the average competition in Double-A, so that is very impressive in itself. In 61.1 innings between High-A and Double-A this season, he owns a 3.23 ERA, 61 hits allowed, 56 strikeouts, and only 13 walks. He has a great feel for all of his pitches, which translates to very few walks. Ortiz has the potential to be a 2/3 starter in the Rangers rotation in the near future.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 11, 2016
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At the All Star Break, I take a look at what players are in the leading spot for awards like MVP and Cy Young.
And I references the Coen Brothers as a way to reconcile the fact that Mike Trout probably won’t win the AL MVP.
I am out of my element in this episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Madison Bumgarner, David Price, Jacoby Ellsbury, Christian Yelich, Steven Matz, Sean Manaea, Brett Eibner and domestic abuser Jose Reyes all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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![[Video] Cubs’ Prospect Makes Catch of the Year, in MLB Futures Game](https://mlbreports.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/futures-game.jpg?w=90&h=70&crop=1 "[Video] Cubs’ Prospect Makes Catch of the Year, in MLB Futures Game")
[Video] Cubs’ Prospect Makes Catch of the Year, in MLB Futures Game
In Sunday’s MLB All-Star Futures Game Chicago Cubs’ prospect Eloy Jimenez launched himself over the railing and made an unbelievable catch in the MLB All-Star Futures Game.
Playing for the World Team, in the bottom of the 7th inning with 2 outs there was foul ball that nobody should have caught but Jimenez did just that. Even Matt Vasgersian couldn’t believe the catch. If anyone has played MLB The Show for Playstation the announcing made it sound like we were listening to the in-game broadcast. Couple that with the video game type catch, this was a heck of a showcase we look to continue watching the Cubs in the future.
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