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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – September 30, 2016
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Who Owned Baseball September 27, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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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Who Owned Baseball September 17, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
Bartolo Colon threw 7 shutout innings, striking out 6 Twins and made some interesting but effective defensive plays to nail down the Mets 3-0 victory.
Collin McHugh gave the Astros 7 shutout 2 hit frames to take a 6-0 game from Seattle and keep their thin playoff hopes alive.
Trea Turner got 4 hits, including a homer, drove in 2 and stole 2 bases as the Nationals inched closer to a division title by beating the Braves, 7-2.
Mike Napoli got on base 4 times, homered and drove in 4 as the division leading Indians cruised to an 11-4 win over Detroit.
They all owned baseball on September 16, 2016.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast -September 17, 2016
The Cubs have clinched the Division. After being swept out of the playoffs last year, they have the NL’s best record and with their star former Tampa Bay manager leading the way, this seems like this is THE YEAR! Am I talking about 2016 or 2008?
It is an “I think I’ve seen this before!” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Bartolo Colon, Collin McHugh, Mike Napoli, Trea Turner, Chris Archer, Scooter Gennett and Justin Upton all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball September 16, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Bartolo Colon threw 7 shutout innings, striking out 6 Twins and made some interesting but effective defensive plays to nail down the Mets 3-0 victory.
Collin McHugh gave the Astros 7 shutout 2 hit frames to take a 6-0 game from Seattle and keep their thin playoff hopes alive.
Trea Turner got 4 hits, including a homer, drove in 2 and stole 2 bases as the Nationals inched closer to a division title by beating the Braves, 7-2.
Mike Napoli got on base 4 times, homered and drove in 4 as the division leading Indians cruised to an 11-4 win over Detroit.
They all owned baseball on September 16, 2016.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – September 16, 2016
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The Red Sox won a wild game against the Yankees and the best and worst of my personality rose to the top.
It was a rivalry episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Hanley Ramirez, Daniel Mengden, Andrew McCutchen, Johnny Cueto, Chase Utley, Masahiro Tanaka, Starlin Castro and Mike Montgomery all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball September 15, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Hanley Ramirez launched a walk off 2 out 3 run homer to give the Red Sox a shocking 7-5 victory over the Yankees.
Daniel Mengden threw 7 shutout innings, allowing 3 Royals hits as the A’s took the 15-2 laugher.
Andrew McCutchen homered twice and added another hit in the Pirates 15-2 thrashing of the Phillies.
Johnny Cueto threw a much needed complete game win for the Giants, finishing 6-2 over the Cardinals.
They all owned baseball on September 15, 2016.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – September 15, 2016
Shaun Doyle, host of the Jays Nest Podcast, joined the podcast today.
We discussed the spiraling Blue Jays and wondered what went wrong. Meanwhile our Skype connection KEPT GETTING CUT OFF!
It was a poor connection episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
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Ian Kinsler, Jean Segura, Kevin Gausman, Jon Lester, Brian Dozier, Rick Porcello and Charlie Blackmon all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball September 14, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Ian Kinsler went 4 for 5 with 3 RBI to lead the Tigers to a 9-6 victory over the Twins.
Jean Segura got 5 hits, including 2 homers, driving in 3 as Arizona took an 11-6 slug fest with Colorado.
Kevin Gausman put the Orioles at the top of the Wild Card standings with 8 shutout innings while blanking Boston, 1-0.
Jon Lester threw 8 shutout innings, striking out 8 Cardinals and put the Cubs on the brink of a Division Title, 7-0.
They all owned baseball on September 14, 2016.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – September 14, 2016
I had an exchange on Twitter with a listener that did not go well.
@sullybaseball @MLBreports no longer listening or following. Have fun with your thin skin
— Allen (@AllenSpeir) September 13, 2016
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Instead of fighting, I stood in his shoes and realized the two teams I am rooting for, the Red Sox and the Giants, are the two contenders with the least amount of urgency in baseball.
So @AllenSpeir … please accept my olive branch. I seek peace, not fighting.
It is an attempt to mend fences episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Taijuan Walker, Jorge Polanco, Noah Syndergaard, T. J. Rivera, Danny Duffy, Gorkys Hernandez and Jose Altuve all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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