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Who Owned Baseball June 19, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Mike Zunino hit a go ahead 2 run homer and added a second one in the Mariners 6-2 victory over the Tigers.
Corey Kluber threw a complete game 3 hit shutout, striking out 11 Orioles as the Indians stampeded to an 11-0 final.
Cody Bellinger got 3 hits including 2 homers the Dodgers took the 10-6 slugfest from the Mets.
R. A. Dickey pitched 7 shutout innings, striking out 6 Giants and earning the 9-0 decision for the Braves,
They all owned baseball on June 19, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball June 18, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

David Zalubowski, The Associated Press
Nolan Arenado finished the cycle in the most dramatic way, with a come from behind walk off 3 run homer in the bottom of the 9th to give the Rockies a stunning 7-5 victory over San Francisco.
Jimmy Nelson went the distance, giving up 6 hits and 1 run while striking out 10 Padres to earn the 2-1 decision for Milwaukee.
Edwin Encarnacion got 3 hits, including 2 homers, and drove in 5 to help the Indians take sole possession of first place by topping Minnesota, 5-2.
Jacob Faria struck out 9 Tigers in 7 innings, giving up 1 run as the Rays romped, 9-1.
They all owned baseball on June 18, 2017
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Most Recent Cycle Hit For Each MLB Franchise (Updated For Nolan Arenado, June 18, 2017 )
So Rockies fans can finally see one of their OWN players hit for the cycle!
Seems like Coors Field is the place to hit for the cycle. And man, Nolan Arenado found the ideal way to finish it. Needing only a homer to check all the boxes off, he launched his in the bottom of the 9th for 3 runs and his team down.
A walk off, come from behind multi run homer to finish the cycle. That’s not a bad day at the office!
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
The Marlins still don’t have a cycle. They next come to Coors on September 25, 26 and 27. I expect a cycle!
Who Owned Baseball June 17, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Jose Ramirez went 3 for 5 with 2 homers in the opening game then doubled and singled in the night cap as the Indians swept the double header from Minnesota, 9-3 and 6-2, to leap frog into first place.
Yangervis Solarte reached base 3 times, homered twice including a 2 run shot in the 10th as the Padres won a wild 7-5 game in 11 over the Brewers.
Alex Meyer threw 6 shutout innings, allowing 2 hits and striking out 9 Kansas City batters as the Angels took the 9-0 laugher.
Dinelson Lamet struck out 12 Brewers in 6 innings, walking none. He did not get the decision but the Padres triumphed in extra innings, 7-5.
They all owned baseball on June 17, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball June 16, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Eric Thames collected 3 hits, the last one was a walk off solo homer in the bottom of the 10th to seal Milwaukee’s 6-5 victory over San Diego.
Lorenzo Cain homered twice, added another hit, and drove in all 3 Kansas City runs as they topped the Angels, 3-1.
Max Scherzer pitched 8 strong innings, allowing 1 run and striking out 10 Mets to get the 7-2 decision for the Nationals.
Ian Kennedy took a perfect game into the 6th and finished with 6 innings, 2 hits and struck out 4 Angels. He would get the 3-1 victory for the Royals.
They all owned baseball on June 16, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball June 15, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

Derik Hamilton – AP
Nick Pivetta threw 7 shutout 4 hit innings, striking out 9 Boston batters. He did not get the decision but he set up Philadelphia’s 1-0 win.
Jose Berrios gave the Twins 8 strong innings allowing only 2 runs and earned the 6-2 victory over the Mariners.
Nolan Arenado went 3 for 5, driving in 4 as the Rockies took a wild 10-9 game from San Francisco.
Chris Gimenez homered twice, driving in 4 runs to lead the Twins past the Mariners, 6-2.
They all owned baseball on June 15, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball June 14, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Mookie Betts singled, doubled, homered twice and made a spectacular catch to lead Boston past Philadelphia, 7-3.
Brandon Phillips collected 4 hits, driving in 3 and scoring 3 as the Braves crushed Washington, 13-2.
Francisco Liriano threw 7 strong innings, striking out 9 Rays and giving up 2 earned runs and 1 unearned run. He did not get a decision but the Blue Jays pulled out the game, 7-6.
Jhoulys Chacin allowed just 2 runs in 7 innings, striking out 4 Reds and getting the 4-2 win for San Diego.
They all owned baseball on June 14, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball June 13, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

AP
Eddie Rosario homered 3 times, added another hit and drove in 5 to lead the Twins crazy 20-7 drubbing of the Mariners.
Cody Bellinger reached base 4 times including a pair of homers, as the Dodgers held on against the Indians, 7-5.
Jason Vargas threw 7 strong innings, allowing 5 hits and 1 runs as the Royals won against the Giants, 8-1.
Jon Lester struck out 10 Mets in 7 innings, allowing 1 run and got the 14-3 decision for the Cubs.
They all owned baseball on June 13, 2017
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Sully Baseball Podcast – The Ervin Santana Quandary for Minnesota – June 13, 2017

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The Twins are in first place and Ervin Santana is a big reason for that. He is also one of the best trade chips in the game right now. Should the Twins go for it or cash in Santana at top value?
Also, in honor of Twins manager Paul Molitor, the Milwaukee Brewers team that should have won.
Should I stay or should I go on this episode of Sully Baseball.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Urgency for the Surprise Contenders – June 11, 2017

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Was a Milwaukee and Arizona game in June a playoff preview? That should be a good thing. Several franchises without a World Series title, like Washington, Milwaukee, Colorado and Houston find themselves as contenders in mid June. They should act like the time to win is NOW!
Plus the Washington team that should have won.
Be prepared for the unexpected on this episode of Sully Baseball.
Who Owned Baseball June 10, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Aaron Judge reached base 4 times including a massive home run, drove in 3 and scored 3, as the Yankees humiliated Baltimore, 16-3.
Wilmer Flores collected 6 hits over the course of the Mets double header sweep of the Braves including a 4 for 5 performance in the 8-1 Game 2 victory.
Mike Fiers did not allow an earned run in 7 1/3 solid innings, striking out 8 Angels and earned the 3-1 decision for Houston.
Carlos Martinez threw a complete game 4 hit shutout, striking out 11 Phillies and earned the 7-0 decision for St. Louis.
They all owned baseball on June 10, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball June 8, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Chris Iannetta drove in 7 with 3 hits and a homer as the Diamondbacks dismantled the Padres, 15-3.
Joe Ross pitched into the 8th, striking out 12 Orioles in 7 1/3 innings and getting the 6-1 decision for the Nationals.
Gary Sanchez homered twice, driving in 5 as the Yankees topped the Red Sox, 9-1.
Lance McCullers, Jr. kept the Royals hitless into the 7th, allowing 2 hits and 8 strikeouts. He did not get the decision but the Astros won in the 9th, 6-1.
They all owned baseball on June 8, 2017
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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

AP
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 4, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

Gail Burton – AP Photo
Andrew Benintendi reached base 4 times, including a pair of homers, drove in 3 and stole a base as the Red Sox topped Baltimore, 7-3.
Ariel Miranda went the distance, striking out 9 Rays to get the 7-1 decision for the Mariners.
Ender Inciarte got on 6 times, homered and drove in 5 to push the Braves past the Reds, 13-8.
Jeff Hoffman threw 7 strong innings, allowing 3 hits and 1 run while striking out 9 Padres in the Rockies 3-1 win.
They all owned baseball on June 4, 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.
Who Owned Baseball May 29, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

Photo: Jim Mone, AP
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 16, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2017 #WOB Standings

AP Photo/Carlos Osorio
Chris Davis reached base 5 times and hit go ahead homers in the 12th and 13th innings as the Orioles won a wild 13-11 slugfest in Detroit.
Charlie Blackmon went 3 for 5 with a pair of homers as the Rockies took the game in Minnesota, 7-3.
Yu Darvish struck out 9 Phillies in 7 innings to earn the 5-1 decision for the Rangers.
Ty Blach threw 7 strong innings, allowing 1 run and got the 2-1 victory for the red hot Giants over their rivals, the L A Dodgers.
They all owned baseball on May 16, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball May 14, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2017 #WOB Standings

AP Photo/Tony Dejak
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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Sully Baseball Podcast – 12 Inning Limits, Mets a Mess and No Marlin Team Got Away – May 12, 2017

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My wife agrees that baseball games should not go beyond the 12th. Meanwhile she inadvertently realigns the Major Leagues.
I take another look at the Mets and figure out if ANY Marlins team got away.
Not going too long on this episode of Sully Baseball.
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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