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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – October 9, 2016
It is Sunday and time for the Sunday Request.
@sullybaseball As you’ve often said, MLB blackouts bad, but never worse than last night: #Giants #Cubs on MLB Network, blackout on MLB app.
— Ray McConnell (@RayPMcConnell) October 9, 2016
I had issues with my washing machine and MLB Blackouts. At least the Red Sox were rained out.
It is a spin cycle episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast
Josh Donaldson, Roberto Osuna, Daniel Murphy, Mark Melancon, Rougned Odor and Justin Turner all added to their Who Owns October totals.
For the up to date standings of Who Owns October, Click MLB Reports
What is “Who Owns October”? Click HERE for an explanation.
Who Owns October In MLB Playoffs 2016? (#WOO) Tallies Updated For October 9, 2016
Josh Donaldson is the first 2 WOO player and Roberto Osuna is the first 2 WOO pitcher. Meanwhile Justin Turner has his own claim on October.
Time to see who owned October.
Each winning team for every post season game gets a pitcher and a hitter who earn a full WOO (Who Owns October.)
And at my discretion, I award a 1/2 WOO’S to a worthy player on the losing team.
At the end of the post season, we will see who had the highest WOO total as a pitcher and a hitter.
A complete description of the rules can be found HERE.
From October 8th.
NL Division Series Game 2 and AL Division Series Game 3:
Receiving 1 WOO’s
Josh Donaldson doubled twice, singled, drove in a run and dashed home with the Division Series clinching run from second as Toronto finished the sweep of Texas in 10, 7-6.
Mark Melancon closed the 5-2 Nationals victory with a scoreless ninth, saving the game against the Dodgers.
Daniel Murphy reached base 4 times, scoring a run and driving in 2 to help the Nationals take game 2 of the Division Series over Los Angeles, 5-2.
Roberto Osuna threw a scoreless 9th and 10th to send Game 3 into extras and earned the 7-6 decision for Toronto over the Rangers.
Receiving 1/2 WOO’s
Current ‘WOO’ Totals MLB 2016:
Hitters ‘WOO’ MLB 2016,
Josh Donaldson – Blue Jays 2, Justin Turner – Dodgers 1 1/2, Javier Baez – Cubs 1, Edwin Encarnacion – Blue Jays 1, Dexter Fowler – Cubs 1, Conor Gillaspie – Giants 1, Brandon Guyer – Indians 1,Jason Kipnis – Indians 1, Daniel Murphy – Nationals 1, Troy Tulowitzki – Blue Jays 1, Elvis Andrus – Rangers 1/2, Andrew Benintendi – Red Sox 1/2, Mookie Betts – Red Sox 1/2, Gregor Blanco – Giants 1/2, Ian Desmond – Rangers 1/2, Curtis Granderson – Mets 1/2, Rougned Odor – Rangers 1/2, Buster Posey – Giants 1/2, Mark Trumbo – Orioles 1/2,
Pitchers ‘WOO’ MLB 2016,
Roberto Osuna – Blue Jays 2, Madison Bumgarner – Giants 1, Marco Estrada – Blue Jays 1, Kenley Jansen – Dodgers 1, Jon Lester – Cubs 1, Mark Melancon – Nationals 1, Andrew Miller – Indians 1, Marcus Stroman – Blue Jays 1, Travis Wood – Cubs 1, Johnny Cueto – Giants 1/2, Darren O’Day – Orioles 1/2, Noah Syndergaard – Mets 1/2,
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – October 8, 2016
I realized on a beautiful California day that the results of the 2016 playoff games have made me sad. I make some furniture and watch the Giants lose to the Cubs.
It is a handyman episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast
Travis Wood, Dexter Fowler and Gregor Blanco all added to their Who Owns October totals.
For the up to date standings of Who Owns October, click MLB Reports
What is “Who Owns October”? Click HERE for an explanation.
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – October 6, 2016
I decided to watch Game 1 of the Division Series between the Red Sox and Indians at The Dutch Goose in Menlo Park, California.
There I saw the reverse of the Tyranny of the Save, hated pinch running and met a guy from Massachusetts named Bill.
Grab a burger and pull up a chair for this episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast
Josh Donaldson, Marco Estrada, Jason Kipnis, Andrew Miller, Elvis Andrus and Andrew Benintendi all added to their Who Owns October totals.
For the up to date standings of Who Owns October, click MLB Reports
What is “Who Owns October”? Click HERE for an explanation.
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – October 5, 2016
RICHARD LAUTENS / TORONTO STAR VIA GETTY IMAGES, Andrew Theodorakis, Special To The Chronicle
The post season has begun with two classic games and a manager blunder for the ages.
Buck Showalter lives by the motto “If you have to go down, go down with your 7th best pitcher!”
Meanwhile I entered a fold in time and space for the Connor Gillaspie homer.
It isthe Wild Card Game episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast
Madison Bumgarner, Connor Gillaspie, Edwin Encarnacion, Marcus Stroman,Noah Syndergaard, Curtis Granderson, Darren O’Day and Mark Trumbo all added to their Who Owns October totals.
For the up to date standings of Who Owns October, click MLB Reports.
What is “Who Owns October”? Click HERE for an explanation.
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – October 4, 2016
The post season is about to begin. And with that comes my futile attempt at predictions. This year, I dutifully made my picks.
I also compared them to simulating the playoffs on WhatIfSports and also by flipping a coin.
It is the calm before the storm episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
MY OFFICIAL 2016 POST SEASON PICKS
AMERICAN LEAGUE WILD CARD
Toronto Blue Jays defeat Baltimore Orioles
NATIONAL LEAGUE WILD CARD
San Francisco Giants defeat New York Mets
AMERICAN LEAGUE DIVISION SERIES
Texas Rangers defeat Toronto Blue Jays, 3 games to 0
Boston Red Sox defeat Cleveland Indians, 3 games to 2
NATIONAL LEAGUE DIVISION SERIES
Chicago Cubs defeat San Francisco Giants, 3 games to 1
Los Angeles Dodgers defeat Washington Nationals, 3 games to 2
AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
Texas Rangers defeat Boston Red Sox, 4 games to 3
NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
Chicago Cubs defeat Los Angeles Dodgers, 4 games to 1
WORLD SERIES
Texas Rangers defeat Chicago Cubs, 4 games to 2
LOOK AT THAT, RANGERS FANS! I am calling it for Texas in the World Series.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – October 1, 2016
Fellow Red Sox fan and comedian/writer/YouTube star Nick Stevens joined the podcast today to walk 2016 Red Sox and whatever else entered our minds.
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It is a “SAWX” episode of the Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Miguel Cabrera, Carlos Martinez, Brandon Belt, Yu Darvish, Jose Bautista and Trea Turne all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
See the updated listing of WOB on MLB Reports
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – September 30, 2016
YES Network
The season is winding down to a few days with some odd details looming. Meanwhile Yankee fans clearly have lowered their expectations of what a successful season is.
Plus thoughts on David Ortiz’s tribute at Yankee Stadium.
It is a “Winding Down the Season” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Yadier Molina, Johnny Cueto, Byron Buxton, Ubaldo Jimenez,Luis Sardinas and Paulo Orlando all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
See the updated listing of WOB on MLB Reports
Who Owned Baseball September 29, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Yadier Molina homered and hit a controversial walk off 9th inning double to keep the Cardinals in the Wild Card chase by beating the Reds, 4-3.
Byron Buxton doubled, tripled and walked, scoring 2 and driving in 3 as the Royals rallied to top Kansas City, 7-6.
Johnny Cueto settled down after a shaky first and struck out 11 Rockies over 7 innings and put down a bunt that helped spark a key rally in the Giants 7-2 victory.
Ubaldo Jimenez allowed 1 hit over 6 2/3 shutout innings and helped pull the Orioles in a flatfooted Wild Card tie with Toronto with a 4-0 final.
They all owned baseball on September 29, 2016.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – September 29, 2016
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Um… yay?
The Red Sox clinched the AL East in the strangest way possible. But go celebrate Sox. It isn’t for one game. It was for 162 games.
It is a “JUST GET IN” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
John Jaso, Carlos Gomez, Tyler Chatwood, Miguel Gonzalez, Adrian Gonzalez, Evan Gattis, Jeff Samardzija and Clay Buchholz all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
See the updated listing of WOB on MLB Reports
Who Owned Baseball September 28, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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John Jaso hit the first ever cycle in the history of PNC Park, driving in 5 runs and helping the Pirates top the Division Champion Cubs, 8-4.
Carlos Gomez got on base 4 times, homering, driving in 3 as the Rangers came back to top Milwaukee, 8-5.
Tyler Chatwood threw 8 innings of dominating shutout ball, striking out 9 Giants and earning the 2-0 decision for Colorado.
Miguel Gonzalez pitched a shutout into the 9th, finishing with 8 1/3 innings, 3 hits and 5 Rays strikeouts as the White Sox shut them out, 1-0.
They all owned baseball on September 28, 2016.
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The Most Recent Cycle Hit For All Teams (Updated for John Jaso, 9-28-2016)
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Could this be the last cycle of the year?
John Jaso got the first ever cycle in PNC Park history. It has been a let down of a year for Pirate fans but at least they got a highlight towards the end of the year.
Here is the list, updated for today’s action!
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – September 28, 2016
It may not be Sunday, but I decided to answer a Tweet anyway.
@sullybaseball Whatdya think about “hangover lineups” day after clinching a playoff spot when you’re facing a team that’s still in the race?
— John Ingle (@OffKilterComps) September 28, 2016
If a team clinches a division early they don’t owe another team a damn thing. Play hangover lineups as much as you want.
It is a “Look out for number one” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Justin Verlander, Miguel Cabrera, Matt Moore, Hunter Renfroe, Joey Votto and Eduardo Escobar all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
See the updated listing of WOB on MLB Reports
Who Owned Baseball September 27, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
PAUL SANCYA/AP
Justin Verlander struck out 12 Indians over 7 2/3 shutout innings as Detroit improved their post season odds clobbering the Indians, 12-0.
Matt Moore struck out 11 Rockies over 7 2/3 inning, allowing 1 run and earning the decision in San Francisco’s 12-3 laugher.
Miguel Cabrera led the Detroit attack by reaching base 4 times, homering and driving in 5 in the 12-0 final over Cleveland.
Hunter Renfroe homered twice, driving in 7 as the Padres clubbed the Dodgers, 7-1.
They all owned baseball on September 27, 2016.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – September 27, 2016
Fox
I watched the premiere of the new Fox baseball show Pitch.
There are good things about the show, some concerns but mainly with the prospect of a baseball TV show in the first place.
It is a Prime Time episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Dee Gordon, Robinson Cano, Tim Adleman, Andrew Miller, Trea Turner, Carlos Gomez and Sean Manaea all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
See the updated listing of WOB on MLB Reports
Who Owned Baseball September 26, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Dee Gordon started an emotional game in Miami with a homer dedicated to his late friend Jose Fernandez. He would finish with 4 hits and a stolen base to inspire the Marlins past the Mets, 7-3.
Robinson Cano got 3 hits, including two homers. The second one put the Mariners up for good in the 4-3 extra inning victory in Houston.
Tim Adleman held the Cardinals to 2 runs over 7 strong innings, walking none as Cincinnati ran up the score, 15-2.
Andrew Miller struck out 4 Tigers in 1 2/3 innings and earned the 7-4 decision as the Indians clinched the AL Central.
They all owned baseball on September 26, 2016.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – September 26, 2016
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It was an emotional day. Jose Fernandez had his life cut short and a booming legacy unfulfilled.
Meanwhile Vin Scully had an ending to his broadcasting career that would have seemed so improbable if it didn’t actually happen.
It is an overly emotional episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Charlie Culberson, Alex Gordon, Robert Gsellman, Carlos Rodon, Cameron Maybin and Jung Ho Kang all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball September 25, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Charlie Culberson collected 3 hits, the lost one being a 2 out, 10th inning, walk off homer that clinched the NL West for the Dodgers, 4-3 over Colorado and gave Vin Scully a send off for the ages.
Alex Gordon reached base 4 times, homered and drove in 3 as Kansas City held on in a 12-9 slugfest in Detroit.
Robert Gsellman kept the Mets in the Wild Card lead by throwing 7 shutout innings, striking out 8 Phillies in a 17-0 blow out.
Carlos Rodon threw 8 shutout innings, allowing 2 hits and 11 strikeouts as the White Sox postponed the Indians clinching party with a 3-0 blanking.
They all owned baseball on September 25, 2016.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – September 25, 2016
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It is Sunday and time for The Sunday Request.
Let me tell you, dear friends, our pal @sullybaseball is like our Vin Scully of baseball podcasts. He’s amazing, always got a story to tell
— Planeta Béisbol (@PlanetaBeisbol) September 23, 2016
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That’s some intense praise for your pal Sully.
As we are praise Vin Scully at the end of his career, I wonder if I am allowed to praise anyone else.
It is a praising others episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Wade Miley, Clayton Kershaw, Jose Bautista, Josh Reddick, George Springer, Dexter Fowler and CC Sabathia all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball September 24, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Wade Miley was one out from throwing a complete game shutout. He settled for 8 2/3 innings, allowing 1 run and striking out 11 Diamondbacks, giving the Orioles a critical 6-1 victory.
Clayton Kershaw threw 7 innings of 3 hit shutout ball as the Dodgers clobbered the Rockies, 14-1 and put them on the brink of a division title.
Jose Bautista supplied all the offense with a 3 run homer that pushed Toronto past the Yankees, 3-0.
Josh Reddick reached base 4 times, including a back breaking grand slam, as the Dodgers crushed the Rockies 14-1.
They all owned baseball on September 24, 2016.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – September 24, 2016
Phil Long – AP Photo
Injuries to the Cleveland pitching staff will probably derail their pennant hopes because pitching wins titles.
Or does it?
It is a question what you know episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Cole Hamels, Jake Arrieta, Michael Conforto, Nelson Cruz, Shelby Miller, Melky Cabrera, Jose Peraza and Kendall Graveman all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
See the updated listing of WOB on MLB Reports
Who Owned Baseball September 23, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Cole Hamels threw 7 shutout innings, striking out 7 Oakland batters and earned the 3-0 decision as the Texas Rangers clinched the American League Western Division title.
Jake Arrieta struck out 10 Cardinals and dominated over 7 shutout innings as the Cubs blanked their rivals, 5-0.
Nelson Cruz kept Seattle’s post season hopes alive with a pair of hits, including a mammoth homer, and 4 RBI in the 10-1 thrashing of the lowly Twins.
Michael Conforto got two hits including a game breaking 3 run home run that put the Mets at the top of the Wild Card with a 10-5 pounding of the Phillies.
They all owned baseball on September 23, 2016.
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Who Owned Baseball September 22, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
Photo: Paul J. Bereswill
Asdrubal Cabrera got 3 hits, including a 3 run, come from behind, walk off homer in the bottom of the 11th to give the Mets a dramatic 9-8 win over Philadelphia.
Jeff Samardzija dominated the Padres over 7 shutout innings, striking out 9 to get the 2-1 decision for the Giants.
Carlos Santana reached base 3 times including a homer and 4 RBI to help the Indians inch closer to a division title with a 5-2 final over Kansas City.
Ricky Nolasco threw 7 scoreless innings to throw a wrench in Houston’s playoffs chances and the Angels shut them out 2-0.
They all owned baseball on September 22, 2016.
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Who Owned Baseball September 21, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
Gary Sanchez reached base 4 times, homering twice and powered the Yankees to an 11-5 thumping of the Rays.
Felix Hernandez threw 7 shutout innings against Toronto. He did not get the decision but the Mariners walked off 2-1 winners.
Paul Goldschmidt homered twice and provided all the offense as the Diamondbacks pushed past San Diego, 3-2.
Chad Kuhl struck out 6 Brewers in 6 innings, allowing 1 run and got the 4-1 victory for the Pirates.
They all owned baseball on September 21, 2016.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – September 21, 2016
11 games to go and 3 teams have identical records in the Wild Card Game. Who will win it?
It is an 11 game sample size for a trip to October.
It is anyone’s guess on this episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Jose Fernandez, Matt Boyd, Odubel Herrera, Edwin Encarnacion, Tanner Roard, Edinson Volquez, Yunel Escobar and Asdrubel Cabrera all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball September 20, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Jose Fernandez struck out 12 Nationals over 8 innings of 3 hit shutout ball and earned the 1-0 decision for Miami.
Matt Boyd allowed only 1 run and 3 hits over 8 frames and led the Tigers to an 8-1 beating of Minnesota.
Odubel Herrera went 3 for 4 with a homer, 3 RBI and 2 stolen bases to help the Phillies edge the White Sox, 7-6.
Edwin Encarnacion homered and doubled, driving in 3 as the Blue Jays clobbered the Mariners, 10-2.
They all owned baseball on September 20, 2016.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – September 20, 2016
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You know the adage that even the best players in baseball fail 70% of the time? That isn’t always true.
Joey Votto and Mike Trout succeed almost 50% of the time. So why aren’t they batting lead off?
It is a by the numbers episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Marco Estrada, Clayton Kershaw, Freddie Freeman, Elvis Andrus, Jharel Cotton, Madison Bumgarner, Jose Abreu and James Loney all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball September 19, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
AP Photo/Ted S. Warren
Marco Estrada took a no hitter into the 7th and finished with 7 innings of 1 hit, 8 strikeout ball, giving Toronto a critical 3-2 victory in Seattle.
Clayton Kershaw threw 7 innings, allowing no earned runs, striking out 7 Giants and allowing only 3 hits. He did not get the decision but helped set up the Dodgers 2-1 come from behind walk off win.
Freddie Freeman went 4 for 5 with a homer and 3 RBI to lead Atlanta past the Mets, 7-3.
Elvis Andrus got 3 hits, including a homer as the Rangers edged the Angels, 3-2.
They all owned baseball on September 19, 2016.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast -September 19 2016
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With the playoffs approaching, Washington pitcher Gio Gonzalez might wind up playing a big part in how October unfolds.
It is an unsung hero episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Hanley Ramirez, Joey Votto, Ariel Miranda, Alex Reyes, Todd Frazier, Freddy Galvis and Kyle Hendricks all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
See the updated listing of WOB on MLB Reports.
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – September 18, 2016
It is time for The Sunday Request.
@sullybaseball Is it the Fox game in LA? I’m in Idaho and I’m blocked out since it’s the one on here.
— Cuck Fapitalism (@Crpls) September 17, 2016
Once again, I am fed up with baseball who will not adapt to the 21st century.
Meanwhile, the NFL showed us how it is done.
It is a social media episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Curtis Granderson, Xander Bogarts, Jon Gray, Ricky Nolasco, Trea Turner, Jeff Samardzija, Nori Aoki and Justin Verlander all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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