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Who Owned Baseball May 8, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2017 #WOB Standings
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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 7, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2017 #WOB Standings
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Tommy Pham got 4 hits, two of them homers including a 2 run shot in extra innings to give the Cardinals a 6-4 victory in Atlanta.
Scott Feldman threw a complete game 4 hit shutout, striking out 5 Giants and earning the 4-0 decision for the Reds.
Sandy Leon hit a pair of 2 run homers and helped the Red Sox break open a close game into a 17-6 blow out in Minnesota.
Luis Severino struck out 9 Cubs in 7 innings, allowing only 1 run. He did not get the win but the Yankees topped the Cubs 5-4 in an 18 inning marathon.
They all owned baseball on May 7, 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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Who Owned Baseball May 4, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2017 #WOB Standings
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Keon Broxton went 4 for 5 with a homer and 2 RBI to help Milwaukee beat St. Louis, 5-4.
Max Scherzer dominated his former team, striking out 11 Diamondbacks over 7 innings, allowing 2 hits and 1 run to earn the 4-2 decision for Washington.
Seth Smith reached base 5 times, driving in 2, scoring twice and stealing a base to lead the Orioles past the Red Sox, 8-3.
Matt Andriese threw 7 shutout innings, striking out 8 Marlins to get the 5-1 win for Tampa Bay.
They all owned baseball on May 4, 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
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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!!!
Who Owned Baseball April 28, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2017 #WOB Standings
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Matt Holliday reached base 4 times, scored 3 runs and capped off an improbable Yankee comeback with a 10th inning 3 run walk off homer to stun the Orioles, 14-11.
Travis d’Arnaud hit a pair of homers and drove in 5 runs as the Mets held off Washington, 7-5.
Charlie Morton overcame early trouble to throw 7 innings, allowing 3 runs, striking out 12 Oakland batters and getting the 9-4 victory for Houston.
Jacob deGrom struck out 12 Nationals batters in 7 innings, allowing just 3 runs and earned the 7-5 decision for the Mets.
They all owned baseball on April 28, 2017
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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
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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
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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 20, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2017 #WOB Standings
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Chris Sale struck out 13 Blue Jays in 8 shutout innings, allowing only 4 hits. The bullpen blew his lead but the Red Sox took the game in extra innings, 4-1.
Steven Souza Jr. missed the cycle by a single, driving in 3 and scoring 3 as the Rays clobbered the Tigers, 8-1.
Stephen Strasburg struck out 10 Braves in 7 innings, walking 2 and allowing only 2 runs, earning the 3-2 decision for the Nationals.
Maikel Franco reached base 3 times, homered and drove in 2 to lead the Phillies past the Mets, 6-4.
They all owned baseball on April 20, 2017
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Sully Baseball Podcast – Talking Braves stadium and Angels team that should have won – April 20, 2017
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One of my most devoted listeners asked me a question.
@sullybaseball thoughts on the new braves stadium?
— Christopher a austin (@Christopheraau2) April 17, 2017
The Braves new stadium seems nice but kind of what they already had. Meanwhile I discuss the Angels team that should have won.
Travelling down the state of California on this episode of Sully Baseball.
Who Owned Baseball April 13, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2017 #WOB Standings
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Travis d’Arnaud reached base 5 times, drove in 4 including a 16th inning homer that was the difference in the Mets 9-8 win in Miami.
Jimmy Nelson gave the Brewers 7 innings allowing 5 hits and 1 run and earned the 5-1 victory over the Reds.
Aaron Hicks homered twice as the Yankees beat Tampa Bay, 3-2.
Jason Vargas pitched shutout ball into the 8th, finishing with 7 2/3 innings, allowing 4 hits and striking out 8 A’s batters to get the 3-1 decision for the Royals.
They all owned baseball on April 13, 2017
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Sully Baseball Podcast – What is good changes plus remembering the 2006 Twins – April 13, 2017
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What we consider to be good and bad used to be objective in baseball. But was it ever really?
Plus I remember the 2006 in the Teams that Should Have Won series.
Less objectivity and more subjectivity on this episode of Sully Baseball.
Who Owned Baseball April 11, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2017 #WOB Standings
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Yoenis Cespedes homered three times and added a double, driving in 5 in the Mets 14-4 blow out over Philadelphia.
Robbie Ray shutout the Giants into the 7th, finishing with 6 2/3 scoreless frames, 4 hits and 8 strikeouts to earn the 4-3 decision for the Diamondbacks.
Christian Vazquez collected 4 hits, including a double and a triple, scored 2, drove in 2 and stole a base to help the Red Sox thrash Baltimore, 8-1.
Matthew Boyd held the Twins to 1 hit and no runs over 6 innings, striking out 6 along the way. He earned the 2-1 final for Detroit.
They all owned baseball on April 11, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball April 8, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2017 #WOB Standings
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Avisail Garcia went 3 for 4 with a homer, 3 RBI and 2 runs scored as the White Sox handed Minnesota their first loss of the year, 6-2.
Kendall Graveman took a no hitter into the 7th before it was broken up with 2 outs. He finished with 7 innings, 2 hits and 1 run, earning the 6-1 win for Oakland over Texas.
Aledmys Diaz slammed a pair of homers, got a third hit, drive in 4 and scored 3 in St. Louis’ 10-4 blow out of the Reds.
Jhoulys Chacin pitched shutout ball into the 7th, finishing with 6 2/3 scoreless 3 hit frames and earned the 2-1 decision for the Padres over San Francisco.
They all owned baseball on April 8, 2017
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Sully Baseball Podcast – The First Weekly Show – April 6, 2017
Did you miss me?
How could you? I was only gone 3 days! In the first edition of the new weekly version of the podcast, I reminded us how important the early games of the season can be.
Plus in the Teams That Should Have Won segment, I honor the 2011 Phillies, who should have made history. Instead they fell in a heap.
It may not be daily anymore, but it still feels good to float down the River Sully in this episode of Sully Baseball.
The Last Daily Episode of the Sully Baseball Podcast – April 2, 2017
After 1,622 straight days of doing a daily podcast, never missing a day, the streak is ending today.
The format will change from daily to weekly. But before I make the change, I wanted to acknowledge the strange 4 1/2 year journey that comprised the single most fun I have ever had doing a creative project.
Thanks for these past 1,622 days of joining you and let’s look forward to what the future may bring.
One thing ends as a season begins on the final episode of Sully Baseball DAILY Podcast.
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 1, 2017
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In the latest installment of The Teams That Should Have Won, I look at a franchise that has had a lot of near misses.
The Mets have lost some heart breakers and some big time stars came and went without a ring.
But the team I picked for the Mets could have built on past success and possibly could have avoided the pitfalls that would emerge in the ensuing years.
It is the second to last DAILY episode of Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 31, 2017
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ESPN evidently came up with the same line I have been saying for years. I chalk it up to parallel thinking. Meanwhile Nationals pitcher Blake Treinen is the closer and hopes to do what no Washington pitcher has ever done.
Slamming the door on this episode of Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 30, 2017
Prolific and wonderful baseball writer Stacey Gotsulias returns to the podcast.
We talked about Red Sox and Yankee memories and she explains why she wanted Dave Roberts to break his leg.
The rivalry is alive on this episode of Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 29, 2017
The first base coach should always be a place for a fan favorite. I make my suggestions for each team.
I yell BACK on this episode of Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast Archives Mar 1, 2017 – Mar 31, 2017 (Episodes 1590 – 1620)
Paul Francis Sullivan (please call him Sully) does a podcast 365 days a year – unless it is a leap year – then he will do another 1. He has done a show everyday since Oct.24/2012. This to date represents a streak of 1589 days consecutively heading into Match of 2017!
Past the CLICK TO READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY are episodes 1590 – 1620 of the Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 28, 2017
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A few years ago, Jurickson Profar was the consensus best prospect in baseball.
Now he is a man without a position with the Rangers.
Jurickson Profar could still be a star shortstop… maybe not in Texas but in San Diego
Proposing moves on this episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 27, 2017
Recording on a day that was a lot windier than I realized, I honored the late Todd Frohwirth. He might not be a name you remember, but he will be remembered by those that he affected.
Showing worth on this episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 26, 2017
It is Sunday and time for The Sunday Request.
@sullybaseball I disagree with your take on the WBC you said “no American” cares about the WBC did you watch the game last night? #StroShow
— Rob Gunter (@southpaw1849) March 23, 2017
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I have no doubt the WBC final was exciting and for fans of the WBC, I am sure it was a huge highlight.
Now comes the hard part: Building on it.
Let’s start the season already on this episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 25, 2017
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In the latest episode of The Teams That Should Have Won, I cover the Oakland A’s.
There are a lot of A’s teams that frustrated their fan base over the years. But only the 2002 A’s could have given their fans a Hollywood Ending… literally!
Cue “The Show” on this episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
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