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Dale Murphy, Liam McEneaney and Jeff Carr in the Grab Bag Episode: Locked On MLB – June 5, 2019
It is a GRAB BAG episode of Locked On MLB.
First, Braves’ legend Dale Murphy tells of his time living in Boston.
Comedian and host of the Tell Your Friends podcast Liam McEneaney shares a story about me being a jerk in New York.
And Jeff Carr, host of the Locked On Reds podcast, talks about the origin of his Cincinnati fandom.
This is the Locked On MLB Podcast hosted by me, Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully.
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Who Owned Baseball – June 3, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune
Let’s see owned baseball on June 3, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Javier Baez homered and doubled, driving in 3, to lead the Cubs to an 8-1 beating of the Angels.
Walker Buehler struck out 11 Diamondbacks in 8 innings, allowing 2 hits, no walks and a single run to earn the 3-1 decision for the Dodgers.
Josh Reddick went 2 for 4 with a triple, an RBI and a run scored to lead the Astros past Seattle, 4-2.
Framber Valdéz threw 4 shutout innings in relief, striking out 3 as the Astros doubled up the Mariners, 4-2.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Wade LeBlanc came into the game in the second and threw 8 innings, allowing 3 hits and 1 run. The Astros scored all the runs they needed in the first to beat Seattle, 4-2.
Robbie Ray pitched 7 innings, allowing 3 runs and striking out 9 Dodgers. But he would be saddled with the tough luck 3-1 Arizona decision.
J. T. Realmuto went 2 for 4 with a homer and 2 RBI but the Phillies were pounded by San Diego, 8-2.
Mallex Smith homered and walked in the Mariners 4-2 loss to the Astros.
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Who Owned Baseball – June 2, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
AP
Let’s see owned baseball on June 2, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Brandon Crawford hit a pair of homers as the Giants pounded Baltimore, 8-1.
Lucas Giolito pitched shutout ball into the 8th, finishing with 7 1/3 innings, 5 hits, no runs and struck out 9 Cleveland batters for the White Sox 2-0 victory.
Max Scherzer struck out 15 Reds in 8 innings, allowing 3 hits, 1 walk and 1 run to earn the 4-1 decision for Washington.
Myles Straw reached base 4 times, stole 3 bases and scored 3 runs in the Astros 6-4 extra innings win in Oakland.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Matt Chapman got 3 hits, including a game tying homer in the 8th but the Astros topped the A’s in the 12th, 6-4.
Cole Hamels held the Cardinals to 2 hits, 2 walks and a single unearned run over 7 innings. But he still ended up on the wrong end of a 2-1 Cubs loss.
Zach Plesac had the best outing of his young career, allowing 4 hits, 1 run and struck out 7. But the Indians were blanked by the White Sox, 2-0.
Hunter Renfroe homered twice in the Padres 9-3 defeat by the Marlins.
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Who Owned Baseball – June 1, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Ben Margot – AP
Let’s see owned baseball on June 1, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Orlando Arcia homered twice and walked, driving in 4 key runs in the Brewers come from behind extra innings 12-10 slug fest win against the Pirates.
Marwin Gonzalez doubled and homered in the Twins 6-2 victory in Tampa Bay.
Clayton Kershaw struck out 6 Phillies in 7 innings, allowing 1 run and walking none. He did not get the decision but the Dodgers walked off on top, 4-3.
Justin Verlander threw 8 strong innings, allowing 4 hits and 1 run while striking out 8 Oakland batters to earn the 5-1 decision for the Astros.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Jacob deGrom pitched into the 7th, allowing 1 run and 5 hits while striking out 7 Diamondbacks in 6 2/3 innings. The Mets bullpen would have another spectacular meltdown and fumble away the 6-5 final in extra innings.
Edwin Encarnación homered twice for the Mariners in a losing 6-3 cause against the Angels.
Starling Marte went 4 for 7 with a homer and 3 RBI but the Pirates lost the wild 12-10 game to Milwaukee in extra innings.
Marcus Stroman threw 7 innings in Coors Field and allowed 3 earned runs and 1 unearned run while walking none. His Blue Jays were doubled up by the Rockies, 4-2.
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Who Owned Baseball – May 31, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Andy Cross – Denver Post
Let’s see owned baseball on May 31, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
José Berríos struck out 8 Rays in 6 2/3 innings, allowing 3 hits and 3 runs, setting up the Twins 5-3 win.
Niko Goodrum went 5 for 5 with 2 homers and 3 RBI as the Tigers topped Atlanta, 8-2.
Miles Mikolas threw 7 strong innings, allowing 1 run and striking out a trio of Cubs. He did not get the decision but set up the 10th inning St. Louis walk off 2-1 victory.
Trevor Story homered twice, doubled and walked, driving in 7 and scoring 4 to lead the surging Rockies past Toronto, 13-6.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Yu Darvish struck out 6 Cardinals in 6 innings, holding them to 1 run. He did not get the decision as the Cubs fell 2-1 in the 10th.
Mike Fiers pitched into the 7th, allowing 4 hits and 2 runs in 6 2/3 innings, striking out 3 Houston batters. But the Oakland bullpen blew the lead in the 7th and ultimately the 3-2 final.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reached base 4 times altogether, homering along the way, in the Blue Jays 13-6 slug fest loss to Colorado.
Juan Soto got 3 hits, including a homer, but the Nationals were tripled up by the Reds, 9-3.
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Weekend Preview, Twitter Questions and Organizing Reallignment – Locked On MLB for May 31, 2019
Red Sox and Yankees continue their rivalry this weekend, but Twins and Rays is the better series.
I also answer Twitter questions from listeners about which managers should get Manager of the Year so far. And I figure out how to realign divisions and teams in terms of East and West.
This is the Locked On MLB Podcast hosted by me, Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully.
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Who Owned Baseball – May 30, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times
Let’s see owned baseball on May 30, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Adalberto Mondesi reached base 4 times, including a homer, scoring twice as the Royals doubled up Texas, 4-2.
Charlie Morton threw 7 strong innings, holding the mighty Twins to 4 hits, 2 runs and no walks as the Rays rolled to a 14-3 finish.
Mike Moustakas got 4 hits including 2 homers to slug Milwaukee past Pittsburgh, 11-5.
Hyun-Jin Ryu pitched a shutout into the 8th, finishing with 7 2/3 scoreless innings, 4 hits and 7 strikeouts as the Dodgers blanked the Mets, 2-0.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Shin-Soo Choo homered and singled in the Rangers 4-2 loss to Kansas City.
Eduardo Escobar singled and homered, driving in 3, but the Rockies walked off against the Diamondbacks, 11-10 in 10.
Mike Minor struck out 8 Royals in 5 innings but the Rangers came up short, 4-2.
Jason Vargas was solid over 7 innings, allowing 1 hit and striking out 6 Dodgers. But he took the hard luck 2-0 decision for the Mets.
For an explanation of how WOB works, click here.
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Who Owned Baseball – May 29, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports
Let’s see owned baseball on May 29, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Griffin Canning held the A’s to 1 run, 3 hits and no walks over 6 innings. He did not get a decision but the Angels won in extra innings, 12-7.
Bryce Harper singled, doubled and homered, knocking in 4, to help the Phillies clobber St. Louis, 11-4.
Kyle Hendricks threw 8 innings, allowing 4 hits, 1 run and striking out 7 Astros to earn the 2-1 decision for the Cubs.
Carlos Santana missed the cycle by a single, walking twice to add to his three extra base hits and 5 RBI to help the Indians out slug the Red Sox, 14-9.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Pete Alonso homered twice and added another hit, driving in 4, but the Dodgers came from behind to edge the Mets, 9-8.
Jackie Bradley Jr. went 3 for 4 with a homer in the Red Sox 14-9 loss to Cleveland.
Madison Bumgarner gave up 2 runs in 6 innings, striking out 4 Marlins but the punchless Giants fell, 4-2.
Wade Miley struck out 9 Cubs in 7 innings but took the hard luck 2-1 defeat for the Astros.
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Miami Marlins State of the Team with Ely Sussman of Fish Stripes – Locked On MLB – May 30, 2019
Ely Sussman, managing editor of Fish Stripes and host of the Fish Stripes podcast joins the show to talk about the current state of the Miami Marlins and what bright spots can be found on a team bound for 100 losses.
Follow Fish Stripes on Twitter at @FishStripes
This is the Locked On MLB Podcast hosted by me, Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully.
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Twins Roll, Red Sox Stumble and Two Teams Party Like It Is 1919 – LockedON MLB for May 29, 2019
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Twins rookie Devin Smeltzer gave the best team in baseball a little boost. The Red Sox bullpen had a humiliating meltdown. Meanwhile the Reds and White Sox are inching their way to contention.
This is the Locked On MLB Podcast hosted by me, Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully.
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Remembering Bill Buckner and Introducing The Summer Score – Locked on MLB for May 28, 2019
Bill Buckner had a remarkable career but will sadly be saddled with being associated with the most overrated play in baseball history. The way he handled life after that play showed what a champion he was.
Plus I introduce a new metric, The Summer Score, to determine how good an experience a team gave its fanbase for the year.
This is the Locked On MLB Podcast with your host Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully.
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Who Owned Baseball – May 26, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Benny Sieu – USA Today
Let’s see owned baseball on May 26, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Ben Gamel homered twice in the Brewers 8-1 bashing of the Phillies.
Austin Meadows hit a lead off homer and collected 3 more hits, stealing a base, driving in 3 and scoring 2 as the Rays doubled up Cleveland, 6-3.
Eduardo Rodriguez held the Astros to 1 run over 6 strong innings, setting up the Red Sox 4-1 win.
Brandon Woodruff took a perfect game into the 6th, allowing 1 hit in 8 innings, striking out 10 Phillies to give the Brewers an 8-1 victory.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Javier Baez went 3 for 4 with a homer but the Cubs were pounded by Cincinnati, 10-2.
Jack Flaherty threw 6 shutout innings, striking out 7 Braves along the way. He did not fare in the decision as the Cardinals fell short, 4-3.
Gleyber Torres got 2 hits including a 3 run homer but the Royals walked off against the Yankees, 8-7.
Justin Verlander did not walk a batter in 7 innings, allowing 3 runs and striking out 6. However the Astros would drop the 4-1 game to Boston.
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Checking In at the One Third Mark – Locked On MLB for May 27, 2019
With the season 1/3 through, which teams are contenders? Which teams are disappointing? And what players are in the lead for the MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year?
This is the Locked On MLB Podcast with your host Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully.
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Who Owned Baseball – May 25, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Hannah Foslien/Getty Images
Let’s see owned baseball on May 25, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Kole Calhoun went 3 for 3 with a homer, a game tying 9th inning double, added a walk and scored the walk off run as the Angels stunned the Rangers, 3-2.
Patrick Corbin threw a complete game 4 hit shutout, striking out 5 Marlins to give the Nationals a day off with a 5-0 victory.
Kyle Gibson struck out 9 White Sox in 7 innings, allowing 1 run, earning the 8-1 decision for the first place Twins.
Hunter Renfroe homered twice, added two other hits and stole a base helping the red hot Padres to clobber the Blue Jays,19-4.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Nolan Arenado went 3 for 4 with a homer and 5 RBI in the Rockies 9-6 loss to Baltimore.
Mike Minor threw 6 innings, giving up 1 run, striking out 5, but the Rangers watch the Angels walk off against them, 3-2.
Domingo Santana homered twice but the Mariners fell short in Oakland 6-5.
Mike Soroka allowed 1 earned run and 1 unearned run in 6 innings but the Braves dropped the 6-3 game to St. Louis.
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Who Owned Baseball – May 24, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
FSNO
Let’s see owned baseball on May 24, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
José Berríos threw 6 2/3 innings, allowing 1 earned run, no walks and struck out 4 White Sox in the Twins 11-4 blowout.
Joey Lucchesi struck out 11 Blue in 6 2/3 innings as San Diego doubled up Toronto, 6-3.
Eddie Rosario collected 4 hits, including a double and a game tying homer, driving in 3, as Minnesota bombed the White Sox, 11-4.
Ildemaro Vargas went 5 for 6 with a homer and 3 runs scored as the Diamondbacks gave the Giants a historic 18-2 beating.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Jorge Alfaro went 3 for 5 with a homer and 3 RBI but the Marlins dropped a wild 12-10 game in Washington.
Freddy Galvis singled and homered, driving in 2, in Toronto’s 6-3 loss to the Padres.
Mike Mikolas threw 7 innings, striking out 9 Braves in the process but was saddled with Atlanta’s 5-2 defeat.
Blake Snell pitched into the 7th, striking out 7 Cleveland batters in 6 2/3 innings, surrendering 1 run. He took the hard luck 3-1 decision for Tampa Bay.
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Dave Martinez’s Employment Status and Twitter Questions – Locked On MLB Podcast, May 24, 2019
Dave Martinez is still the manager of the Nationals. That is odd. The Mets winning streak might not be the best thing to happen to the team. The Twins are powering their way to the top of the AL Central.
Also I answered Twitter questions.
This is the Locked On MLB Podcast.
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Comedian Liam McEneaney and Met Fandom – Locked On MLB – May 22, 2019
Liam McEneaney, comedian and host of the Tell Your Friends podcast, joins the show to talk about Met fandom and how it can lead to confusing emotions.
This is the Locked On MLB Podcast with me, your host Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully
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Who Owned Baseball – May 21, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
ATTH
Let’s see owned baseball on May 21, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Brian Anderson homered and doubled, driving in 2 to help the Marlins to a rare victory, 5-4 over Detroit.
German Márquez threw 8 shutout innings, striking out 7 Pirates as the Rockies won, 5-0.
Rowdy Tellez homered twice driving in 5 runs to help the Blue Jays pound the Red Sox, 10-3.
Justin Verlander took a no hitter into the 7th inning, finishing with 1 hit 1 run and 1 walk while striking out 12 White Sox in 8 innings as Houston cruised to a 5-1 final.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Trevor Cahill held the Twins to 2 hits and 1 run while striking out 5 in 5 innings. The Angels bullpen collapsed in their 8-3 defeat.
Zack Greinke reached the 2,500 career strikeout milestone by pitching 7 innings giving up 4 hits and 3 runs while fanning 5 Padres. But he was the hard luck loser as Arizona fell short, 3-2.
Juan Soto homered and hit a game tying RBI double in the 8th. The Nationals watched the Mets walk off 6-5 victors.
Mike Trout reached base twice, including a homer, but the Angels lost to the Twins, 8-3.
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Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/21/19): MLB DFS Advice for FanDuel and DraftKings
DraftKings & FanDuel MLB DFS Lineups & Picks for May 21, 2019
In this article you’ll find our breakdown of Pitchers to target in Cash and GPP lineups on DraftKings and FanDuel.
The info below can also be used for crafting your daily fantasy baseball strategy at drafters.com as well!
If you have an questions or need to see late-minute changes, follow me on Twitter at @FTA Sports. Let’s bring home the bacon!
Fanduel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/21/19): MLB DFS Advice
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/21/19): MLB DFS Advice
FanDuel & DraftKings DFS Pitchers
Trevor Bauer
Career vs Current Athletics Roster
| BATTER | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
| Mark Canha | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Matt Chapman | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .500 | .750 | .500 | 1.250 |
| Khris Davis | 12 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | .417 | .500 | .917 | 1.417 |
| Robbie Grossman | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | .182 | .400 | .364 | .764 |
| Nick Hundley | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .333 | .333 | 1.000 | 1.333 |
| Ramon Laureano | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Matt Olson | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .167 | .167 | .333 | .500 |
| Josh Phegley | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Chad Pinder | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .500 | .333 | .500 | .833 |
| Stephen Piscotty | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .200 | .333 | .400 | .733 |
| Jurickson Profar | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .300 | .300 | .400 | .700 |
| Marcus Semien | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | .300 | .417 | .300 | .717 |
| Totals | 71 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 21 | .254 | .349 | .437 | .786 |
Domingo German
Career vs Current Orioles Roster
| BATTER | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
| Hanser Alberto | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .250 | .200 | .250 | .450 |
| Chris Davis | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .167 | .167 | .167 | .333 |
| Trey Mancini | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .143 | .250 | .143 | .393 |
| Renato Nunez | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Joey Rickard | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | .250 | .500 | .750 |
| Rio Ruiz | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .500 | .600 | .500 | 1.100 |
| Pedro Severino | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | .333 | .000 | .333 |
| Dwight Smith Jr. | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Mark Trumbo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Jonathan Villar | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .333 | .333 | .333 | .667 |
| Stevie Wilkerson | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | .333 | .333 | .667 |
| Totals | 45 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 11 | .200 | .245 | .222 | .467 |
Justin Verlander
Career vs Current White Sox Roster
| BATTER | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
| Jose Abreu | 41 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 9 | .366 | .435 | .780 | 1.215 |
| Yonder Alonso | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .111 | .273 | .111 | .384 |
| Tim Anderson | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .111 | .111 | .111 | .222 |
| Welington Castillo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Leury Garcia | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .000 | .200 | .000 | .200 |
| Jon Jay | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| James McCann | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | .333 | .333 | .667 |
| Yoan Moncada | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .200 | .333 | .200 | .533 |
| Yolmer Sanchez | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | .125 | .222 | .188 | .410 |
| Totals | 101 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 34 | .218 | .295 | .396 | .691 |
The West Has Been Won While the East Is a Mess – Locked On MLB Podcast, May 20, 2019
The Astros, led by George Springer, and the Dodgers, with ace Hyun-Jin Ryu, may have already locked up the West for their teams.
Meanwhile, the Nationals and Mets might be getting new managers soon, I introduce “Marlins Minute” and ask a pizza etiquette question.
This is the Locked On MLB Podcast with me, your host Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully
To listen to the episode, click HERE.
Who Owned Baseball – May 19, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Cleveland.com
Let’s see owned baseball on May 19, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Sandy Alcantara threw a complete game, 2 hit shutout, striking out 8 Mets and walking 1 as the Marlins completed the sweep with a 3-0 final.
Albert Almora Jr. reached base 4 times, including 2 doubles, scoring twice to help the Cubs win over Washington, 6-5.
Shane Bieber dazzled with a 15 strikeout, zero walk performance, going all nine innings as the Indians blanked the Orioles, 10-0.
Edwin Encarnación singled, doubled and homered, driving in 3 runs, to help the slumping Mariners top Minnesota, 7-4.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Reynaldo López allowed just 1 run over 6 innings, keeping the Blue Jays to 4 hits and 2 walks. The White Sox bullpen would drop the 5-2 game.
Ryan McMahon homered twice in a losing cause as Colorado fell to the Phillies, 7-5.
Jorge Polanco went 4 for 5 with an RBI and a run scored in Minnesota’s 7-4 defeat in Seattle.
Noah Syndergaard pitched 7 innings, allowing 5 hits and 2 runs, but was on the wrong end of the Marlins 3-0 shutout of the Mets.
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Who Owned Baseball – May 17, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Michael Reaves/Getty Images
Let’s see owned baseball on May 18, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Josh Bell homered twice, added another hit and drove in 4 to power the Pirates past San Diego, 7-2.
Griffin Canning tossed 7 shutout frames, striking out 5 Royals, to earn the 6-3 decision for the Angels.
C. J. Cron hit 2 of Minnesota’s 6 homers, adding a third hit, scoring 3 and driving in 4 in their 18-4 blowout in Seattle.
Pablo Lopez threw 7 innings of 1 hit shutout ball, walking only 2 as the Marlins blanked the Mets, 2-0.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Walker Buehler struck out 7 Reds in 6 innings, allowing 1 earned run. However 3 unearned runs would sink him and the Dodgers, 4-0.
Lorenzo Cain doubled twice and singled, scoring a run and driving in another. But the Braves walked off against the Brewers, 4-3.
Whit Merrifield hit a pair of doubles, knocking in 2 and scoring a run in the Royals 6-3 loss to the Angels.
Masahiro Tanaka held Tampa Bay scoreless for 6 innings, striking out 6 along along the way. The Yankee bullpen would lose the lead in the 7th and the 2-1 game in the 11th.
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Who Owned Baseball – May 16, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Rich Schultz – Getty Images
Let’s see owned baseball on May 16, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Chris Bassitt threw 8 shutout innings, striking out 7 Tigers to earn the 17-3 decision for Oakland.
Luis Castillo struck out 6 Cubs in 5 1/3 innings, allowing 2 runs as the Reds beat the Cubs, 4-2.
Jason Kipnis hit his first 2 homers of the season, driving in 6, to help the Indians come from behind in a wild 14-7 win over Baltimore.
Christian Yelich homered twice, added another hit and stole a base as the Brewers clobbered Philadelphia, 11-3.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Robinson Cano got 3 hits, including a double, driving in a run and scoring another but the Mets comeback against Washington fell just short, 7-6.
Francisco Liriano struck out 3 Padres in his 1 1/3 innings of no hit shutout relief and was in line to be the pitcher of record. The Pirates bullpen allowed a game winning rally for a 4-2 loss.
Trey Mancini reached base 3 times, including a homer, driving in 3 but the Orioles were doubled up by Cleveland, 14-7.
Marcus Stroman allowed 1 earned run and 1 unearned run in 6 innings, striking out 6 White Sox batters along the way. The Toronto bullpen would drop the 4-2 decision.
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Big Weekend Series Ahead and Answering Tweets About Broadcasters and Marlins – Locked On MLB for May 17, 2019
Some big weekend series are looming starting Friday, including a Rays vs. Yankees showdown and an ALCS rematch between Boston and Houston.
Later I answer Tweets about the Marlins and broadcasters.
This is the Locked On MLB Podcast with me, your host Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully.
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Keuchel, Kimbrel and Risking a Draft Pick – Locked On MLB – May 16, 2019
Dallas Keuchel and Craig Kimbrel are still available. Virtually every single contending team could use them right now. But teams are gun shy to give up a draft pick for them. I know draft picks are valuable. But are they worth delaying a signing for an experienced major leaguer?
This is the Locked On MLB Podcast with me, your host Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully
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Who Owned Baseball – May 13, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
AP Photo/Nuccio DiNuzzo
Let’s see owned baseball on May 13, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Eduardo Escobar singled, tripled and homered, driving in 3, to help Arizona top Pittsburgh, 9-3.
Reynaldo López pitched into the 8th, allowing 2 hits and 2 runs over 7 2/3 innings, striking out 6 Indians en route to a 5-2 decision for the White Sox.
Yoán Moncada homered twice and added another hit in the White Sox 5-2 win over the Indians.
Jimmie Sherfy struck out 5 Pirates in 2 innings of shutout relief to help preserve the Diamondbacks 9-3 victory.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Jacob Barnes gave the Brewers an inning of shutout relief but it was too little, too late as Philadelphia won, 7-4.
Lorenzo Cain got 5 hits, including a pair of doubles, but the Brewers bullpen lost the 7-4 game in Philadelphia.
Khris Davis homered twice and walked but the A’s dropped the 6-5 game to Seattle in 10 innings.
Zac Reininger retired all 6 batters he faced in relief, but the Tigers were clobbered by Houston, 8-1.
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Manager Swapping and Other Thoughts From The Weekend – Locked On MLB – May 13, 2019
It is only mid May but the American League looks like it falling into place without a lot of surprises. Meanwhile the National League could be another total free for all.
Plus I wonder if the Mets and Nationals should consider swapping managers. It COULD work!
This is the LockedOn MLB Podcast with your host Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully.
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Who Owned Baseball – May 8, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
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Let’s see owned baseball on May 8, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Jared Eickhoff held the Cardinals scoreless over 8 innings as the Phillies took the 5-0 final.
Jorge Polanco had his second 5 hit game of the season, homering and driving in 2 to lead the red hot Twins to a 9-1 blow out of Toronto.
Chris Sale struck out 14 Orioles in 8 innings, allowing 3 hits and 1 run. He did not get the decision but set up the Red Sox 2-1 win in 12 innings.
Christian Yelich reached base 4 times, homered and stole a base to power Milwaukee past Washington, 7-3.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Josh Bell went 2 for 4 with a homer but the Rangers came back to stun the Pirates, 9-6.
Andrew Cashner held the Red Sox offense to a solo homer, scattered 3 other hits and a walk over 6 innings, helping send the game to extra innings. The Orioles would eventually drop the 2-1 game.
Jonathan Lucroy got 2 hits, including a homer, but the Angels fell to Detroit, 10-3.
José Ureña allowed 1 earned run and 1 unearned run in a strong 7 inning performance. But the Marlins let the Cubs walk off again, this time to a 3-2 score.
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Who Owned Baseball – May 6, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Gregory Bull/Associated Press
Let’s see owned baseball on May 6, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Avisail Garcia went 3 for 4 with a homer and 3 RBI in the Rays 12-1 drubbing of the Diamondbacks.
Jose Iglesias singled, doubled and tripled, driving in 4 as the Reds topped the Giants, 12-4.
Chris Paddack pitched a shutout into the 8th with 7 2/3 innings allowing 4 hits, 1 walk and striking out 11 as the Padres blanked the Mets, 4-0.
Martín Pérez allowed 2 hits in 7 scoreless innings, striking out 9 Blue Jays as the Twins rolled, 8-0.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Jacob deGrom gave the Mets an encouraging 7 innings, 4 hit, 2 run performance. Unfortunately for him, the Mets were shutout by San Diego, 4-0.
Dee Gordon got 3 hits, including a homer, but the struggling Mariners lost again, this time to the Yankees, 7-3.
Pablo Sandoval homered and threw an inning of scoreless mop up relief as the Giants were clobbered by the Reds, 12-4.
Ryan Weber gave the Red Sox 4 shutout innings out of the bullpen in their 4-1 loss in Baltimore.
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Who Owned Baseball – May 2, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
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Let’s see owned baseball on May 2, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
José Berríos threw 7 strong innings, allowing 2 runs, walking none and striking out 5 Astros to earn the 8-2 decision for Minnesota.
Jason Castro doubled and homered, driving in 4, as the red hot Twins clubbed the Astros, 8-2.
Ian Kinsler got 3 hits, 2 of them were doubles and another a homer, to help the Padres pound Atlanta, 11-2.
Noah Syndergaard not only threw a complete game 4 hit shutout against the Reds but also hit the solo home run that accounted for the only run of the game as the Mets won, 1-0.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Andrew Benintendi reached base 3 times, including a homer, but the Red Sox fell apart in the 9th and the White Sox walked off 6-4 winners.
Ryan Braun singled and homered, driving in 2, but Milwaukee dropped the 11-6 game to Colorado.
Danny Duffy threw 6 strong innings, allowing 1 run and striking out 6 Rays hitters. The Kansas City bullpen would drop the 3-1 final.
Dakota Hudson struck out 7 Nationals in 6 innings, allowing 1 earned run and 1 unearned run in a hard luck 2-1 decision for St. Louis.
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