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Who Owned Baseball July 1, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

 

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Trevor Bauer came out of the bullpen the day before he was supposed to start and threw 5 shutout innings with the game on the line for almost all of his 83 pitches. Bauer got the decision for Cleveland’s 14th straight victory, a 19 inning 2-1 final in Toronto.

Victor Martinez homered twice in the Tigers’ 10-2 thrashing of Tampa Bay.

Jaime Garcia threw 8 strong innings, allowing 1 run and 4 hits, getting the 7-1 win for the Cardinals over Milwaukee.

Marcell Ozuna collected 4 hits including a homer in the Marlins wild 7-5 extra inning win in Atlanta.

They All Owned Baseball July 1, 2016

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast Archives July 1, 2016 – July 31, 2016 (Episodes 1347 – 1377)

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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 1346 days consecutively heading into July of 2016!

Past the CLICK TO READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY are episodes 1347 – 1377 of the Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

We will also archive all of his podcasts to date (in coming weeks) so they are easily accessible for all his fans. Check out all his Archived info here.

Our website followers have grown larger each year for his podcast.

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 1, 2016

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It is a “world wide leader” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Danny Espinosa,  Kendrys Morales. Kenta Maeda, Carlos Carrasco, R. A. Dickey, Hyun Soo Kim, Javier Baez and Mike Leake all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.

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Who Owned Baseball June 30, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Danny Espinosa slugged a grand slam and a 3 run homer to lead the Nationals in a 13-4 drubbing of the Reds.

Kendrys Morales went 3 for 4 with a homer and 2 RBI in Kansas City’s 4-2 victory over St. Louis.

Kenta Maeda allowed 1 run and 3 hits over 6 innings while earning the 8-1 decision for the Dodgers in Milwaukee.

Carlos Carrasco closed out the month of June with the Indians 13th straight win, throwing 7 1/3 innings, 1 run, 3 hits and 14 Toronto strikeouts in the 4-1 final.

They all owned baseball on June 30, 2016.

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Who Owned Baseball June 29, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Brian McCann homered twice including a game tying shot in the 9th that set up the Yankees stunning 9-7 walk off victory over Texas.

Matt Moore threw 7 shutout innings, allowing 3 hits as the Rays blanked the Red Sox, 4-0.

Daniel Murphy homered twice against his old teammates to help the Nationals top the Mets, 4-2.

Max Scherzer struck out 10 Mets, allowing 2 hits and no runs as the Nationals widened their division lead, 4-2.

They all owned baseball on June 29, 2016.

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 29, 2016

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For the first time since 2002, I went to a game at Fenway Park. And this time, I went with my sons.

This was my record of the evening.

It is a “you CAN come home again” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

 Corey Kluber, Jon Lester, Matt Carpenter, Brian Dozier, Matt Wisler, Carlos Gonzalez and Cheslor Cuthbert  all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.

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Who Owned Baseball June 28, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Corey Kluber no hit the Braves into the 6th ands, 2 runs and 7 strikeouts to help the red hot Indians capture their 11th straight win, 5-3.

Jon Lester allowed 3 hits, 1 walk and 1 run over 7 2/3 innings. The bullpen would blow his lead but he set up the Cubs 7-2 extra inning victory in Cincinnati.

Brian Dozier provided all the game’s offense, homering twice and driving in 4 as the Twins blanked the White Sox, 4-0.

Matt Carpenter reached base 4 times, homered and doubled, driving in 2 as St. Louis doubled up their cross state rival Royals, 8-4.

They all owned baseball on June 28, 2016.

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 28, 2016

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It is looking like Jose Reyes and the Mets are going to have a reunion.

This sends a horrible message about baseball and domestic violence.

It is a “reminder that some things are bigger than the game” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Kris Bryant, Jon Gray, Nick Franklin, Danny Duffy, Joey Votto and Mike Trout all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.

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Who Owned Baseball June 27, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Kris Bryant went 5 for 5 with 3 homers, driving in 6 and scoring 4 to lead the Cubs in a wild 11-8 slugfest in Cincinnati.

Jon Gray struck out 8 Blue Jays over 7 innings, walking none and worked around a pair of homers to get the 9-5 victory for Colorado.

Nick Franklin singled, doubled and homered, driving in 5 runs as the Rays snapped their losing streak, 13-7 over Boston.

Danny Duffy pitched 8 innings, allowing 2 runs, walking none and struck out 8 Cardinals batters to earn the 6-2 decision for the Royals.

They all owned baseball on June 27, 2016.

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 27, 2016

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I visited Nickerson Field on the campus of Boston University. Part of the stadium was the home of the Boston Braves.

At one point this was considered to be one of the crown jewels of baseball. Now it is almost totally forgotten.

It is a remember a forgotten past episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Tyler Duffey, Jose Fernandez, Lonnie Chisenhall, Freddie Freeman, Bartolo Colon, Odubel Herrera and Oswaldo Arcia all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.

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Who Owned Baseball June 26, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Tyler Duffey did not allow a hit until the 6th and finished with 8 innings, 2 hits, 8 strikeouts and 1 run as the Twins clobbered the Yankees, 7-1.

Jose Fernandez struck out 13 Cubs and allowed just 4 hits and 1 run to earn the 6-1 decision for the red hot Marlins.

Lonnie Chisenhall collected 9 total bases with his 4 hits, including a homer and 3 RBI as the Indians continued to roll, 9-3, in Detroit.

Freddie Freeman reached base 4 times, including a homer and a pair of runs scored in the Braves 5-2 victory over the Mets.

They all owned baseball on June 26, 2016.

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 26, 2016

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It is Sunday and time for the Sunday Request.

That Nolan Ryan season showed how I was ahead of the curve in 1987 and still behind the curve now.

It is a By The Numbers episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Jose Altuve, Carlos Carrasco, Andrew McCutchen, Drew Pomeranz, Michael Bourn, Brett Lawrie and Julio Teheran all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.

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Who Owned Baseball June 25, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Jose Altuve missed the cycle when he tripped over second base on his way to a clinching triple. He settled for a 4 for 5 day, driving in 3, scoring 3 and helping the red hot Astros torch the Royals, 13-5.

Carlos Carrasco threw a complete game 4 hit shutout, striking out 7 Tigers and helping the Indians extend their winning streak, 6-0.

Andrew McCutchen homered twice, driving in 4 and was the difference in the Pirates 6-1 win over the Dodgers.

Drew Pomeranz threw 7 shutout innings, allowing 3 hits and 6 strikeouts, earning the 3-0 Padres victory in Cincinnati.

They all owned baseball on June 25, 2016.

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 24, 2016

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Today I visited the Belmont Hill School, where my personality and confidence blossomed when I was younger.

I wondered about players who blossomed under the right circumstances and who never got their chance.

It is a “live up to your potential” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

 Wei-Yin Chen, Kendal Graveman, Cesar Hernandez, Dustin Pedroia, Jon Lester, Adam Duvall and Nelson Cruz all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.

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Who Owned Baseball June 23, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

 

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Wei-Yin Chen threw 7 strong innings, walking none, striking out 7 and allowing just 2 runs. He did not factor into the decision but helped the Marlins defeat the Cubs, 4-2.

Kendall Graveman pitched into the 7th, allowing 2 runs and no walks as the A’s held on to top the Angels, 5-4.

Cesar Hernandez reached base 5 times, scoring 3 times to help the Phillies win 703 against Minnesota.

Dustin Pedroia reached base 4 times, drove in 2 and scored another as the Red Sox salvaged the final game of a 4 game set against the White Sox, 8-7 in extra innings.

They all owned baseball on June 23, 2016.

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 23, 2016

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went to two places of my youth, Newbury Comics in Boston and the souvenir store outside of Fenway Park, and thought about not growing up.

It is a turn back time episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Trevor Bauer, Adam Conley, Melky Cabrera, Aledmys Diaz, Coco Crisp and Gregory Polanco all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.

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Who Owned Baseball June 22, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

 

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Trevor Bauer went the distance, allowing 3 hits and 1 run while striking out 10 Tampa Bay batters and continued the Indians dominance at home with a 6-1 final.

Adam Conley threw 8 shutout innings, giving up 4 hits and earning the 3-0 decision for the Marlins over Atlanta.

Melky Cabrera went 4 for 5 with a homer and 4 RBI in a wild back and forth game where the White Sox topped the Red Sox 8-6 (with yours truly in attendance.)

Aledmys Diaz reached base 4 times, homered and drove in a pair as the Cardinals beat the Cubs 7-2.

They all owned baseball on June 22, 2016.

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 22, 2016

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From my old hometown of Weston, Massachusetts, I went to my old little league field. It was not how I remembered it.

It is a sentimental journey episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Conor Gillaspie, Anthony DeSclafani, Kurt Suzuki, Corey Kluber, Peter Bourjos, Pedro Alvarez, Jose Fernandez and Hector Santiago all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.

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Who Owned Baseball June 21, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Conor Gillaspie went 4 for 5 with a homer, 4 RBI and 2 runs scored as the Giants humiliated the Pirates, 15-4.

Anthony DeSclafani stopped a red hot Rangers team with 7 strong innings, allowing 5 hits and 2 runs and gave the Reds an 8-2 road victory.

Kurt Suzuki drove in 6 runs with his 4 hits (including a homer) to help the Twins win a wild 14-10 slugfest over Philadelphia.

Corey Kluber tossed a complete game 3 hits shutout, striking out 9, as the Indians blanked the Rays, 6-0.

They all owned baseball on June 21, 2016.

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 21, 2016

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Larry Herndon was my guest today. We talked about his early days with the San Francisco Giants and playing in the Cardinals organization during the 1970’s.

That and more on this episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Justin Upton, Doug Fister, Mark Reynolds, Clayton Kershaw, Steven Wright, Ketel Marte, Marcell Ozuna and Madison Bumgarner all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.

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Who Owned Baseball June 20, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Justin Upton hit an 8th inning go ahead homer and a walk off shot in the 11th to give the surging Tigers an 8-7 win over Seattle.

Doug Fister gave the Astros 7 strong innings, allowing 2 runs and only 4 hits. He would get the 10-7 decision over the Angels.

Mark Reynolds homered twice and walked to help the Rockies top Miami, 5-3.

Clayton Kershaw struck out 8 Washington batters and walked none over 7 innings, allowing 1 run and getting his 11th victory for the Dodgers, 4-1.

They all owned baseball on June 20, 2016.

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 20, 2016

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I am thrilled for Cleveland and their fans, who finally got to experience a championship.

I am reminded of how 2004 felt as a Red Sox fan. And guess what? With more than a decade past that moment, I can tell you sports have become MORE fun without the question “will I ever experience happiness”?

It is a well deserved celebration episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Julio Teheran, Jered Weaver, Marcell Ozuna, Matt Wieters, Matt Garza, Michael Taylor and Devon Travis all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.

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

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Julio Teheran threw a complete game 2 hit shutout to complete the Braves sweep of the Mets, 6-0.

Jered Weaver went the distance, allowing 3 hits and no runs as the Angels blanked the A’s, 2-0.

Marcell Ozuna went 3 for 4 with a homer and 3 driven in as the red hot Marlins stopped Colorado, 3-0.

Matt Weiters collected 4 hits, including a homer, driving in 4 and scoring 3 to help Baltimore beat the Blue Jays 11-6.

They all owned baseball on June 19, 2016.

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 19, 2016

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SUNDAY REQUEST – @noah_ken13 asks about influential players who are not quite Hall of Fame worthy.

It is a “beloved but not immortal” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Wil Myers, Zack Greinke, Tyler Naquin, Dallas Keuchel, Jordy Mercer, Carlos Martinez, Evan Longoria and Ricky Nolasco all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.

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Who Owned Baseball June 18, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

 

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Wil Myers homered and hit a game tying single, added another hit and stole a base as the Padres came back to stun Washington 7-3.

Zack Greinke allowed just 3 hits and 1 run over 8 innings to give Arizona a 4-1 victory over Philadelphia.

Tyler Naquin reached base 5 times, homered and drove in 4 as the Indians clobbered the White Sox 13-2.

Dallas Keuchel pitched 7 strong innings, allowing 2 runs and walking none. He would not get the decision but the Astros walked off 5-4 winners over the Reds.

They all owned baseball on June 18, 2016.

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 18, 2016

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Todd Radom, the brilliant sports artist, graphic designer and writer, returns to the podcast.

We talk about the Rockies, the Phillies and many other topics that just came to us.

It is a “Scattered Conversation with a Great Mind” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Jeff Samardzija, Justin Turner, Cole Hamels, Michael Saunders, Michael Wacha, Jon Jay, Jose Quintana and Miguel Cabrera all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.

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Who Owned Baseball June 17, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

 

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Jeff Samardzija threw a complete game, allowing 4 Tampa Bay hits and 1 run, getting the 5-1 victory for San Francisco.

Justin Turner homered twice and got the walk off hit in extra innings, sealing the Dodgers 3-2 win over Milwaukee.

Cole Hamels pitched a shutout into the 8th, finishing with 7 2/3 innings, allowing just 3 hits and earning the razor thin 1-0 decision for the Rangers over St. Louis.

Michael Saunders hit 3 homers, driving in 8 and led the Blue Jays in a 13-3 romp over Baltimore.

They all owned baseball on June 17, 2016.

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 17, 2016

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Stan Musial showed loyalty in post war America and left money on the table.

I kind of wish he took the dough and we could have seen a potentially integrated Mexican League.

It is an alternate reality episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

 Victor Martinez, Colby Lewis, Freddie Freeman, Bartolo Colon, Taylor Motter and Andrew McCutchen all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 16, 2016

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I am at a point where I can not want for more as a sports fan. If I went back in time and talked to my 14 year old self, he wouldn’t believe what I have seen.

It is a glass runneth over episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Freddie Freeman, Noah Syndergaard, Rougned Odor, Drew Smyly, Cody Asche, Adam Wainwright and Michael Martinez all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.

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Who Owned Baseball June 15, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings

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Freddie Freeman hit for the cycle, scoring a pair and helped the Braves take a wild extra inning 9-8 thriller against Cincinnati.

Noah Syndergaard pitched into the 9th, finishing with 11 strikeouts over 8 1/3 innings, allowing 2 runs and earning the 11-2 decision for the Mets over Pittsburgh.

Rougned Odor homered twice as the Rangers came from behind to beat the A’s. 7-5.

Drew Smyly struck out 12 Mariners in 6 2/3 innings, allowing just 2 runs. He did not get a decision but the Rays won in extra innings, 3-2.

They all owned baseball on June 15, 2016.

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