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Who Owned Baseball June 7, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
CC Sabathia threw 8 shutout innings, allowing just 5 hits and earned the 8-0 Yankee win over Boston.
Clayton Kershaw struck out 9 Nationals in 7 innings and got the 2-1 decision for the Dodgers.
Trey Mancini hit 2 homers and drove in 5 as the Orioles outlasted Pittsbirgh 9-6.
Dansby Swanson went 3 for 4 with 3 RBI in the 14-1 Braves blowout of Philadelphia.
They all owned baseball on June 7, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball June 6, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Scooter Gennett had the game of his life, going 5 for 5 and matching the MLB single game record of 4 home runs, driving in 10 runs along the way, to lead Cincinnati in a 13-1 dismantling of the Cardinals.
Max Scherzer dominated the Dodgers, throwing 7 innings, allowing no earned runs, 3 hits and 14 strikeouts to earn the 2-1 victory for Washington.
Mike Moustakas went 4 for 5, homered and drove in 3 as the Royals came from behind to beat the Astros, 9-7.
Jesse Hahn allowed 1 unearned run while scattering 7 hits and a walk over 6 innings to get the 4-1 win for the A’s over the Blue Jays.
They all owned baseball on June 6, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball June 5, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Sean Manaea struck out 7 Blue Jays in 6 innings, allowing 2 runs and getting the 5-3 decision for the A’s.
Jeff Samardzija pitched into the 8th, finishing with 2 runs and 10 strikeouts in 7 2/3 innings as the Giants topped Milwaukee, 7-2.
Ryon Healy homered twice and drove in all 5 of the A’s runs as they beat Toronto, 5-3.
Aaron Altherr got on base 4 times, homered and drove in 3 as Philadelphia clobbered Atlanta, 11-4.
They all owned baseball on June 5, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball June 1, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

Chris Lee – St. Louis Post Dispatch
Adam Wainwright pitched 6 shutout innings and his 2 run homer provided all the run production for the game as the Cardinals blanked the Dodgers, 2-0.
Gerardo Parra went 4 for 4 with an RBI and a run scored to help the surprising Rockies top Seattle, 6-3.
Corey Kluber threw 6 innings of 2 hit shutout ball, striking out 10 Oakland batters and earning the 8-0 decision for the Indians.
Aaron Hicks collected 4 hits, scored twice and drove in 6 to help the Yankees throttle Toronto, 12-2.
They all owned baseball on June 1, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball May 31, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

Jim Mone, Associated Press
George Springer reached base a dizzying 6 times, including a pair of homers, 4 runs scored and 2 RBI as the Astros swept the Twins with a 17-6 thrashing.
Justin Bour homered twice in the Marlins 10-2 blow out of Philadelphia.
Sean Manaea pitched 7 strong innings, allowing 3 hits and 1 run to give the A’s a 3-1 win over Cleveland.
Max Scherzer threw a complete game, giving up just 5 hits and 1 run while striking out 11 Giants to seal the 3-1 final.
They all owned baseball on May 31, 2017
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Sully Baseball Podcast – Checking In At The 1/3 Mark of the Season – May 30, 2017

At the 1/3 mark of the season, some surprise teams are hanging around and the World Series participants of 2014 and 2015 should be hanging for sale signs on their roster.
Figuring out which way to go on this episode of Sully Baseball.
Sully guests on Sports without Balls with Erin Foley ( @erinfoleycomic )

I was a guest on the Podcast, Sports Without Balls with my great friend Erin Foley. We talked about baseball, NBA, NHL and the history of the Spirits of St. Louis as well as talking baseball.
Take a listen!
Who Owned Baseball May 29, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Carlos Beltran reached base 5 times, including a homer and 3 RBI as the Astros staged a wild 16-8 comeback in Minnesota.
Carlos Carrasco struck out 7 A’s in 7 innings, allowing 4 hits and 2 runs to earn the 5-3 decision for the Indians.
Ryan Zimmerman went 3 for 4 with a homer, scoring twice, in Washington’s bitter 3-0 victory in San Francisco.
Tanner Roark threw 7 shutout innings to lead the Nationals past San Francisco, 3-0.
They all owned baseball on May 29, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball May 28, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

Chuck Crow/Cleveland Plain Dealer
Jason Kipnis reached base 5 times, homered and drove in 2 as the Indians clobbered Kansas City, 10-1.
Josh Tomlin went the distance, allowing 6 hits and 1 run over 9 and earned the lopsided 10-1 decision for Cleveland against the Royals.
Adam Duvall collected 3 hits, including 2 homers, driving in 5 runs, leading the Reds past Philadelphia, 8-4.
Jimmy Nelson threw 7 strong innings, allowing 1 run and no walks while striking out 10 Diamondbacks en route to a 9-5 Milwaukee win.
They all owned baseball on May 28, 2017
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Sully Baseball Podcast – Welcoming MLB on Facebook while Mike Trout is Squandered – May 26, 2017

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Baseball is creeping into Facebook. We are 10 years away from wondering how we followed the game without it. In Anaheim, Mike Trout’s greatness is being wasted. Meanwhile I look at the Pirates team that should have won.
Give a Like and Friend this episode of Sully Baseball.
Who Owned Baseball May 22, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

Ross D. Franklin – AP
Zack Greinke pitched into the 9th and struck out 12 White Sox in 8 2/3 innings and earned the 5-1 Diamondbacks victory.
Ender Inciarte collected 5 hits, drove in a run and scored another as the Braves topped Pitttsburgh, 5-2.
Michael Pineda gave the Yankees 6 1/3 strong innings, allowing 2 runs and striking out 6 Royals to get the 4-2 win.
Miguel Sano drove in 3 and scored 3 with his 4 hits, including a homer, to help Minnesota come from behind to beat Baltimore, 14-7.
They all owned baseball on May 22, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball May 21, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

Alex Gallardo – AP Photo
Clayton Richard went the distance, allowing 5 hits and 1 run while striking out 6 Diamondbacks to earn the 5-1 Padres victory.
Kris Bryant went 3 for 3 with 2 homers and scored 4 times as the Cubs topped the surging Brewers, 13-6.
Marco Estrada struck out 11 Orioles in 7 2/3 innings, allowing a singe run and got the 3-1 decision for Toronto.
Mike Trout reached base 4 times, homered, stole a base, drove in 3 and scored 2 as the Angels mashed the Mets, 12-5.
They all owned baseball on May 21, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball May 17, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2017 #WOB Standings

Ben Margot – AP
Clayton Kershaw threw 7 shutout innings, striking out 5 Giants and earned the 6-1 victory for the Dodgers.
Christian Bergman held the A’s to 2 hits, no runs and struck out 9 over 7 1/3 innings as the Mariners prevailed, 4-0.
Kurt Suzuki reached base 3 times, homered and drove in 3 as the Braves beat the Blue Jays, 8-4.
Jose Altuve doubled twice and tripled twice, driving in a run and helping the Astros top Miami, 3-0.
They all owned baseball on May 17, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball May 14, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2017 #WOB Standings

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Jason Kipnis went 4 for 5 with 2 homers and 4 RBI to lead the Indians past surprising Minnesota, 8-3.
Pat Valaika homered twice, driving in 4, as the Rockies out slugged the Dodgers, 9-6.
Alex Meyer struckout 7 Tigers in 6 1/3 innings and allowed only 3 hits, 2 walks and 1 run to earn the 4-1 decision for the Angels.
Adam Wainwright shutout the Cubs for 7 strong innings as the Cardinals rolled, 5-0.
They all owned baseball on May 14, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball May 12, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2017 #WOB Standings

AP Photo/Tony Dejak
Ervin Santana out dueled Tomlin with 7 innings of 2 hit shutout ball, striking out 4 Indians and winning the 1-0 game for Minnesota.
Joey Gallo hit a walk off 3 run homer as the Rangers sunk Oakland, 5-2.
Brandon Drury went 3 for 5 with a homer and 3 RBI to help the Diamondbacks pound Pittsburgh, 11-4.
Johnny Cueto threw 8 strong innings, keeping the Reds to only 2 runs. He did not get the win but the Giants did in 17 innings, 3-2.
They all owned baseball on May 12, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball May 11, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2017 #WOB Standings

Rose Baca – Dallas Morning News
Mike Napoli hit a pair of homers, the second was a 3 run walk off shot in the 9th to give Texas a 5-2 victory over San Diego.
Jason Vargas threw 7 shutout innings, allowing only 3 Tampa Bay hits and earning the 6-0 win for Kansas City.
Nolan Arenado reached base 4 times, including a pair of doubles as the Rockies topped the Dodgers, 10-7.
Zack Greinke took a no hitter into the 8th and finished with 1 run and 1 hit over 8, striking out 11 Pirates and winning the 2-1 final for Arizona.
They all owned baseball on May 11, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball May 10, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2017 #WOB Standings

Matt Slocum – AP
Robinson Cano reached base 5 times, including a homer, driving in 3 as the Mariners won an 11-6 slugfest in Philadelphia.
Chris Archer threw 8 shutout innings, allowing 5 hits and striking out 11 Royals in the Rays 12-1 laugher victory.
Buster Posey homered, singled, walked, and scored 3 runs including one in the 9th inning comeback as the Giants stunned the Mets, 6-5.
Kenta Maeda held the Pirates scoreless until the 9th and finished with 8 1/3 innings, 2 runs and no walks to earn the 5-2 decision for the Dodgers.
They all owned baseball on May 10, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball May 9, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2017 #WOB Standings

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A. J. Griffin threw a complete game 4 hit shutout, striking out 4 Padres as the Rangers rolled, 11-0.
Ben Gamel reached base 5 times, homered, drove in 4, scored 3, stole a base and tied the game in the 7th with a double to help the Mariners take a 10-9 slugfest over the Phillies.
Julio Urias threw a no hitter into the 6th and allowed a single hit and 2 walks over 6 1/3 innings. He would not get the decision as the Dodgers walked off against the Pirates in extra innings, 4-3.
Keon Broxton went 3 for 3 with a homer, a stolen base and 4 RBI in the Brewers 11-7 win over the Boston.
They all owned baseball on May 9, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball May 8, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2017 #WOB Standings

AP Photo – Ben Margot
Jed Lowrie hit two homers including a walk off shot in the bottom of the 11th as Oakland outlasted the Angels, 3-2.
Ryan Schimpf got on base 3 times, homered and scored a pair to help San Diego top the Rangers, 5-1.
Kevin Gausman threw 7 strong innings, allowing 2 runs while striking out 8 Washington batters and getting the 6-4 decision for Baltimore.
Alex Wood struck out 11 Pirates batters while throwing 5 innings of 2 hit shutout ball in the Dodgers 12-1 blowout.
They all owned baseball on May 8, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball May 6, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2017 #WOB Standings

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Aaron Hicks got 4 hits, including a homer, driving in 3, scoring 3 and stole a base as the Yankees beat the champion Cubs 11-6.
Jake Odorizzi struck out 6 Blue Jays and allowed 3 hits and 1 run over 7 to get the 6-1 victory for the Rays.
Cody Bellinger got on base 3 times, homered, stole a base and drove in 5 to help the Dodgers clobber the Padres, 10-2.
Gerrit Cole held the Brewers to 2 hits and 1 run while striking out 8 in 7 innings. He did not get the win but did set up the Pirates 2-1 win.
They all owned baseball on May 6, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball May 5, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2017 #WOB Standings

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Paul Goldschmidt reached base 4 times, homered twice and drove in 5 of the Diamondbacks 6 runs as they held on against Colorado, 6-3.
Lance Lynn pitched 6 shutout innings, allowing 4 hits and struck out 6 Braves as the Cardinals rolled, 10-0.
Kendrys Morales launched 2 homers, added a third hit and finished with 5 RBI as the Blue Jays beat the Rays, 8-4.
Michael Fullmer struck out 9 Oakland batters over 8 innings, giving up 1 earned run and 1 unearned run as Detroit won, 7-2.
They all owned baseball on May 5, 2017
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Sully Baseball Podcast – Taking Stock, Acting Better and Painful Detroit Season – May 4, 2017

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One month into the season, some potential contenders have some tough decisions to make. Meanwhile, Boston fans should listen to criticism rather than be so defensive. And I pick the Tigers team that should have won.
Tough love given in this episode of Sully Baseball.
Who Owned Baseball May 3, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2017 #WOB Standings

Mark J. Terrill, Associated Press
Jeff Samardzija threw 8 innings, allowing 1 unearned run and struck out 11 Dodgers. He did not get the decision but helped set up the Giants 4-1 victory in 11.
Nathan Karns allowed just 1 hit over 6 shutout innings, fanning 7 White Sox hitters as the Royals prevailed, 6-1.
Ian Desmond homered twice and drove in 3 to help the Rockies club San Diego, 11-3.
Carlos Correa got 4 hits, including a homer, as the Astros blew out Texas, 10-1.
They all owned baseball on May 3, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball May 2, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2017 #WOB Standings

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Jose Quintana threw 8 shutout innings, allowing 4 hits and struck out 7 Royals to earn the 6-0 decision for the White Sox.
Carlos Martinez pitched into the 8th, allowing 4 hits and one unearned run in 7 1/3 innings as the Cardinals edged Milwaukee, 2-1.
Brett Gardner got 3 hits, including a pair of homers, to help the Yankees win an 11-5 slugfest with Toronto.
Javier Baez went 4 for 4 with a homer, 2 runs scored and 3 knocked in to help the Cubs beat Philadelphia, 8-3.
They all owned baseball on May 2, 2017
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Most Recent Cycle Hit For Each MLB Franchise (Updated For Carlos Gomez, April 29, 2017 )

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Third cycle of the year and it isn’t even May!
My oh my. I can’t update this list of most recent cycles fast enough! Are we really going to have 3 cycles a month? We are on that pace.
At least this one wasn’t in Coors. The second cycle in Carlos Gomez’s career put the Rangers over the top over the Angels.
But don’t get used to this list. There is bound to be another one soon!
Here is the list, updated for today’s action!
THE MOST CYCLE HIT
FOR EACH FRANCHISE

PITTSBURGH PIRATES
John Jaso
September 28, 2016 vs. Chicago Cubs

NEW YORK YANKEES
Melky Cabrera.
August 2, 2009 vs Chicago White Sox

MINNESOTA TWINS
Michael Cuddyer
May 22, 2009 vs Milwaukee
KANSAS CITY ROYALS
George Brett
June 24, 1990 vs. Toronto
BONUS –
Last Cycles Hit For Teams in Old Locations
MONTREAL EXPOS
Vladimir Guerrero
September 14, 2003 vs. New York Mets
WASHINGTON SENATORS
Jim King
May 26, 1964 vs. Boston
NEW YORK GIANTS
Don Mueller
July 11, 1954 vs. Pittsburgh

PHILADELPHIA ATHLETICS
Elmer Valo
August 2, 1950 vs. Chicago White Sox

BROOKLYN DODGERS
Gil Hodges
June 25, 1949 vs. Pittsburgh
ST. LOUIS BROWNS
George McQuinn
July 19, 1941 vs. Boston Red Sox
BOSTON DOVES
Bill Collins
October 6, 1910 vs. Philadelphia Phillies
With all these cycles in 2017, there MUST be one for the Marlins at SOME POINT!!!
Sully Baseball Podcast – Beginning Baseball From Africa and Ending ESPN’s ERA – April 28, 2017

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Gift Ngoepe (pronounced Ngoepe) could open new potential talent in Africa for the future. Meanwhile ESPN’s influence on baseball was great but could be done. And I cover the 1981 Reds, another team that should have won.
It is a world wide episode of Sully Baseball.
Who Owned Baseball April 26, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2017 #WOB Standings

AP Photo/Paul Sancya
James Paxton pitched 7 shutout innings, allowing 4 hits and striking out 9 Tigers as Seattle rolled to an 8-0 final.
Shin-Soo Choo got 3 hits, including a homer, driving in 3 and scoring 3 as the Rangers blew out the Twins, 14-3.
Julio Teheran pitched into the 7th, allowing 2 runs and getting the 8-2 Braves win over the Mets.
Maikel Franco got 3 hits including a key Grand Slam to lead the Phillies past the Marlins, 7-4.
They all owned baseball on April 26, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball April 23, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2017 #WOB Standings

Ben Margot / Associated Press
Nelson Cruz got on base 3 times, homered and drove in 5 as Seattle bombarded Oakland, 11-1.
Gerardo Parra drove in 3 runs with a single and a homer to help the Rockies pound the reeling Giants, 8-0.
Marcus Stroman overcame early trouble to threw a complete game, allowing 7 hits, 1 earned run and 1 unearned run to give the Blue Jays a 6-2 victory over the Angels.
Ivan Nova pitched 7 solid innings against his former team, striking out 7 Yankees and getting the 2-1 win for Pittsburgh.
They all owned baseball on April 23, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball April 21, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2017 #WOB Standings

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Corey Kluber threw a complete game 3 hit shutout, striking out 9 White Sox and earning the 3-0 decision for Cleveland.
Jeremy Hellickson allowed 3 hits and 2 runs over 7 innings to make the Phillies 4-3 winners over Atlanta.
Robinson Chirinos homered twice, walked and drove in 3 as the Rangers topped Kansas City, 6-2.
Bryce Harper got on base 3 times, homered and drove in a pair to lead the Nationals past the Mets, 4-3.
They all owned baseball on April 21, 2017
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