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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 4, 2016

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The loss of Muhammad Ali makes me wonder who in baseball had a similar legacy and if there will be anyone in the future who could fill his shoes.
It is a “Fly like a Butterfly Sting Like a Bee” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Corey Seager, Danny Salazar, Drew Pomeranz, Evan Gattis, Stephen Vogt, Ricky Nolasco, Starling Marte and Adam Wainwright all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball June 3, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Corey Seager launched a trio of solo homers that led the Dodgers past Atlanta, 4-2.
Evan Gattis went 4 for 5 with a homer and 4 RBI to help Houston clobber Oakland, 12-2.
Drew Pomeranz threw 7 shutout innings, allowing only 2 hits and struck out 8 Rockies batters to earn the 4-0 decision for San Diego.
Danny Salazar held the Royals to 1 run over 8 innings, striking out 9 and giving the Indians an important 6-1 divisional victory.
They all owned baseball on June 3, 2016.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 3, 2016

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Things were already bad in San Diego.Then the Padres had tonight’s Atomic Meltdown.
It is about to get ugly in PetCo Park.
It is a “Nobody is Safe” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Dae Ho Lee, Eugenio Suarez, Michael Pineda, Madison Bumgarner, Cheslor Cuthbert and Jon Jay – all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 2, 2016

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The NBA Finals are starting today. That league has learned how to market their stars in a way that baseball needs to emulate.
It is a “Name above the marquee” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Jon Lester, Michael Fulmer, Alexei Ramirez, George Springer, Mookie Betts, Jacob deGrom, Brandon Belt and Matt Shoemaker all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball June 1, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Jon Lester threw a complete game victory, 4 hits, 1 run, 10 strike outs and walking no Dodgers batters to finish the 2-1 final for the Cubs.
Michael Fulmer took a no hitter into the 7th, finishing with 7 2/3 innings of 2 hit shutout ball, striking out 8 Angels and earning the 3-0 decision for the Tigers.
Alexei Ramirez went 3 for 5 with 2 homers, giving the Padres a 14-6 win over the Cubs.
George Springer reached base 3 times including a homer as the Tigers topped the Diamondbacks, 5-4.
They all owned baseball on June 1, 2016.
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New Dodger Bullpen Arm?

Emily Siskin-Toy (Featured BBBA Fantasy Baseball Writer/Owner –behindenemylines32.blogspot.com)
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The Dodger bullpen could soon be cutting off one beleaguered arm and replacing it with that of the team’s hot #4 prospect. I’m talking about Frankie Montas, the 23-year-old flame-thrower the Dodgers acquired from the Chicago White Sox last winter.
Montas seems well-recovered from his February rib bisection surgery, and looks ready to make the jump from AAA Oklahoma City when he is eligible to come off the 60-day D.L. the first week of June. In nearly two weeks split between AA Tulsa and OKC, Montas has compiled a 0.88 WHIP, struck out 9, walked 1, and has throw some high 90s heat (even hitting triple digits a few times).
It has been a small sample-size of only 4 games and 5.2 innings, but with the way Chris Hatcher and Pedro Baez have been throwing this year, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the Dodgers cut one of these guys and give Montas a shot at helping revive the struggling bullpen. Hatcher should be on the chopping block first with his constant inability to get outs and his head looking totally out of order, but Baez is likely to get the bad news since he still can be optioned to the minors and Hatcher would have to be cut altogether (really, would this be so bad?).
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Xander Bogaerts Is Becoming An Elite Option For Fantasy Baseball Owners

Trey Rose (Featured BBBA Fantasy Baseball Writer/Owner – dynastydigest.sportsblog.com)
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In case you haven’t been following baseball news recently, Xander Bogaerts extended his hit streak to 24 games on Tuesday night. The Red Sox shortstop has been making headlines throughout the entire 2016 season. He is one of main reasons the Red Sox are currently 32-20 and in first place in the American League Central.
Throughout the first 50 games of 2016, Bogaerts is leading the American League in hits and batting average. He is currently batting .350, with 76 hits, six home runs, 30 RBIs, 42 runs, seven stolen bases, and a .401 OBP.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast Archives June 1, 2016 – June 30, 2016 (Episodes 1317 – 1346)
Paul Francis Sullivan (please call him Sully) does a podcast 365 days a year – unless it is a leap year – then he will do another 1. He has done a show everyday since Oct.24/2012. This to date represents a streak of 1316 days consecutively heading into June of 2016 !
Past the CLICK TO READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY are episodes 1317 – 1346 of the Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
We will also archive all of his podcasts to date (in coming weeks) so they are easily accessible for all his fans. Check out all his Archived info here.
Our website followers have grown larger each year for his podcast.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 31, 2016

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On a lazy Memorial Day, instead of taking a nap, I decided to answer a question from podcast superfan @Cu8sfan (aka Cubs Fan With An 8.)
I let him know why I think the Expos could work now as opposed to a decade ago.
It is a turn back time episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Jhoulys Chacin, Jeff Locke, Ryan Goins, Daniel Murphy, Jose Quintana, Jeremy Hellickson, Marlon Byrd and Carlos Gonzalez all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball May 30, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Jhoulys Chacin took a perfect game into the 6th and finished with a complete game, 4 hit 1 run, 10 strikeout 5-1 victory for the Angels over Detroit.
Jeff Locke threw a complete game 3 hit shutout as the Pirates bombed the Marlins 10-0.
Ryan Goins doubled, homered and sacrified, scoring a pair and helped Toronto top the Yankees, 4-2.
Daniel Murphy got three hits including a homer and a go ahead single to help the Nationals squeak past Philadelphia, 4-3.
They all owned baseball on May 30, 2016.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 30, 2016

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Memorial Day is the unofficial 1/3 mark of the season. How has 2016 been unfolding so far.
And please Dodger managers, be it Mattingly or Roberts… do NOT take Clayton Kershaw out!!!
It is a Checkpoint episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Lorenzo Cain, Wilson Ramos, Rich Hill, Clayton Kershaw, Kole Calhoun, Matt Holliday and Jake Odorizzi added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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The Reasons Why Stephen Strasburg Is A Top-Five Pitcher In Baseball

As good as Stephen Strasburg was in the 2nd half of the 2015 year, ( 6 – 2 with a 1.90 ERA post ALL – Star), he has continued to assert himself as a top 5 pitcher in the MLB with his 8 – 0 start in 2016 – with a 2.79 ERA for`10 GS in his time this campaign so far. The 27 Year old RHP converted his recent success into a 7 YRs/$175 MIL contract extension – and is full value for it if he throws like this.
Trey Rose (Featured BBBA Fantasy Baseball Writer/Owner – dynastydigest.sportsblog.com)
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Stephen Strasburg is a completely different and much more dominant pitcher this season. In 2015, Strasburg struggled with injuries. This led to an 11-7 record, 3.46 ERA, 155 strikeouts, 26 walks, and a 2.81 FIP in 127.1 innings. So far in 2016, Strasburg is 8-0, with a 2.79 ERA, 86 strikeouts, 18 walks, and a 2.29 FIP in 67.2 innings. Something has clicked and Strasburg is thriving in 2016.
Strasburg’s elite strikeout rate is what propels him to a top-five starting pitcher in fantasy baseball. He is averaging 11.44 strikeouts per nine innings in 2016. On top of his strikeout rate, he is also limiting his earned runs, but his FIP suggests that his ERA should reduce even more.
His mid-to-upper 90’s fastball and filthy breaking pitches are keeping hitters off balance and limiting consistent contact. From a statistical standpoint, see the link below that compares some of the top pitchers in the game and helps depict why Stephen Strasburg is a top-five pitcher in baseball:
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Who Owned Baseball May 28, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Chase Utley, much to the disgust of Mets fans and pitchers, avoided a pitched ball and launched a go ahead homer and later a grand slam to lead the Dodgers to a not exactly home town crowd pleasing 9-1 blow out.
Kyle Hendricks threw a complete game allowing 1 run and 5 hits to get the 4-1 decision for the Cubs over the Phillies.
Hank Conger went 3 for 4 with a homer and 3 RBI and 2 runs scored as the Rays topped the Yankees, 9-5.
Dallas Keuchel allowed just 3 hits and 2 runs over 7 innings, walking no Angels to get a 4-2 victory for the Astros.
They all owned baseball on May 28, 2016.
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Every Baseball Game Is Great

By Josh Randolph (Featured BBBA Website – 9inningknowitall.com)
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I’ve been thinking a lot lately about my time as a player, coach, fan and soon to be coach again. I’ve been thinking about all the times I got frustrated with the game of baseball and the reasons why I eventually just gave up on it. I’ve also been thinking about all the laughs and fun times I had in and around the game.
You see I have a 4 year old daughter who will be playing t-ball next year and I will be the coach. Also, my wife is pregnant and I’m really hoping it is a boy so I can coach baseball.
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Matt Harvey’s Struggles Will Continue Unless The New York Mets Take Action

Trey Rose (Featured BBBA Fantasy Baseball Writer/Owner – dynastydigest.sportsblog.com)
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New York Mets’ pitcher Matt Harvey could use a few days, or even weeks, off. The Dark Knight currently sports a 3-7 record, with a 6.08 ERA, 44 strikeouts, and 17 walks in 53.1 innings pitched.
Based on his career stats (28-25 record, 2.92 ERA, 493 strikeouts, 111 walks in 480.1 innings in four seasons), there is clearly something wrong with Harvey, and the Mets need to do something about it.
Many people believe the Mets should skip Harvey’s next start, but they have stated he will continue on his normal pitching schedule. The only noticeable anomaly in Harvey’s statistics is his drop in fastball velocity from an average of 95.2 MPH in 2015 to 94 MPH in 2016 and decreased breaking ball efficiency.
This drop in velocity could be from fatigue, injury, mechanical flaws, or loss of confidence and pressure from lack of success.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 28, 2016

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As Ichiro moves closer to 3,000 hits, I wonder how many hits he can compile if he just keeps playing.
It is a “Let’s Keep Pushing” episode of The The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Josh Donaldson, Michael Fulmer, Aaron Hill, Jacob deGrom, Adam Duvall and Jose Ramirez added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Yu Darvish Is Returning On Saturday… All Fantasy Owners Can Rejoice

Trey Rose (Featured BBBA Fantasy Baseball Writer/Owner – dynastydigest.sportsblog.com)
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Fantasy owners, the time has come, Yu Darvish will be making his season debut on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Darvish is returning after 22 months of rehab following Tommy John Surgery.
He has made five rehab starts in the minor leagues and he has been very sharp. In those five starts, he has thrown 20 innings, with a 0.90 ERA, and 21 strikeouts. He has also hit 97 MPH with his fastball, which is a great sign of positive health. It looks like Darvish is back and ready to dominate for the Texas Rangers.
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These 6 MLB Players Have Been Incredible Free Agent Bargains So Far In 2016

Jordan Zimmermann joining the Tigers has reopened their winning window for at least this year. He has thrown well so far in his early tenure with the Motown Boys. If they had not signed him, they would be barely clinging to a .500 record this far into the campaign. The Tigers are 23 – 23, but have been surging of late – and Zimmermann is 7 – 2, with a 2.53 ERA and a 1.137 WHIP in 9 Game Starts. The former Nationals thrower inked a 5 year deal worth $110 MIL, which is nearly half of the total of ace pitchers David Price and Zack Greinke – SP who have struggled mightily to find their own groove in 2016.
Matt Musico (Featured BBBA Writer/Owner – chinmusicbaseball.com)
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During this past winter, the MLB free agent market seemed to move a lot slower than in recent memory. While there were plenty of legitimate players available after the holidays and with Spring Training fast approaching, a number of them still managed to bring in huge paydays.
Zack Greinke and David Price both broke records for starting pitchers with their respective $200 million deals, and there were five others who landed a payday of $100-plus million (Jordan Zimmermann, Johnny Cueto, Jason Heyward, Justin Upton and Chris Davis). Those huge contracts are great, but they also come with high expectations. Some have dealt with them just fine in 2016, and some are off to a slow start.
There’s plenty of baseball to be played, but with about a quarter of the regular season schedule complete, the following six players have been incredible free agent bargains thus far — especially considering the ever-growing cost of acquiring top talent on the open market.
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Phenom Prospect, Julio Urias, Called Up To The Big Leagues And Ready To Shine

Trey Rose (Featured BBBA Fantasy Baseball Writer/Owner – dynastydigest.sportsblog.com)
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The Los Angeles Dodgers have called up top prospect, Julio Urias, to pitch against the New York Mets on Friday. Urias is ranked as the #2 overall prospect my MLB.com.
This left-handed pitcher is only 19 years old, which makes him the youngest pitcher to start in an MLB game since Felix Hernandez in 2005.
Urias might be 19 years old, but he pitches with the maturity of a 10-year veteran. His future for the Los Angles Dodgers and fantasy baseball owners should be very bright.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 27, 2016

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Two Hall of Famers misbehaved the other day.
Wade Boggs bringing his Yankees World Series ring to a Red Sox celebration was playful needling.
Tony LaRussa crashing the Pirates broadcast booth was him being a jerk.
It is an “ain’t misbehaving” episode of The The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
George Springer, Jose Fernandez, J. A. Happ, Adeiny Hechavarria, Michael Bourn, David Ortiz, CC Sabathia and Mike Leake all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 26, 2016

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Jake Arrieta won again. He ALWAYS wins. We keep hearing about his amazing win streak. They leave out the fact that in the middle of the win streak was his losing the biggest game of his life.
It is a “No disrespect, just stating facts” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Steven Matz, Corey Kluber, Kris Bryant, Adam Lind, Dan Straily, Matt Adams and Logan Morrison all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball May 25, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Steven Matz pitched 8 shutout innings, allowing 4 hits and 1 walk while striking out 7 Nationals to earn the 2-0 decision for the Mets.
Corey Kluber pitched into the 8th, finishing with 1 earned run and 1 unearned run, 1 walk and 9 strikeouts as the Indians moved closer to first with a 4-3 final over the White Sox.
Kris Bryant reached base 3 times, homered and drive on 3 and led the Cubs past St. Louis, 9-8.
Adam Lind reached 11 total bases with a double, a single and 2 homers, driving in 6 and led the Mariners to a 13-3 thrashing of the A’s.
They all owned baseball on May 25, 2016.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 25, 2016

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Enough is enough. The Commissioner of Baseball needs to remove Jeffrey Loria
The city of Miami could work as a baseball market. But we will never know if Loria continues to run the team.
It is a remove talents from South Beach episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Justin Verlander, Stephen Strasburg, Nomar Mazara, Gregory Polanco, Julio Teheran, Chris Tillman, Coco Crisp and Marcell Ozuna all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball May 22, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Cole Hamels struck out 11 Astros over 8 innings, allowing just 5 hits and 1 run and earned the decision in the Rangers 9-2 blow out.
David Ortiz reached base 5 times, including 2 doubles and a homer, driving in 3 and helping the Red Sox top Cleveland, 5-2. If not for a strange hop in centerfield, he would have had the cycle.
Madison Bumgarner not only threw 7 2/3 innings of 3 hit shutout ball, but he drove in the only run of the game in the Giants 1-0 thriller against the Cubs.
Cameron Rupp went 3 for 4 with a homer in Philadelphia’s 5-0 victory over Atlanta.
They all owned baseball on May 22, 2016.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 22, 2016

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It is Sunday and time for The Sunday Request.
@sullybaseball What would it take to move the Rays and the Athletics, and where could they end up in the future? #SundayRequest
— Ryan Brooks (@rybrooks26) May 3, 2016
It would take a lot… and there is probably a different scenario around the corner.
It is a “clean up your room” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Ichiro Suzuki, Mookie Betts, Mike Leake, Michael Fulmer, Dexter Fowler, Brad Miller, Alex Wood and Matt Shoemaker all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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