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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 22, 2014
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Walk off balks? Losing one hitters? Relievers injuring themselves as a base runner? Seagulls? Pick offs? Multiple good byes? Softball scores?
You are hard pressed to find a more crazy day than yesterday in Major League Baseball.
Time to celebrate or lament it on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Jered Weaver, Kyle Lohse, Edwin Encarnacion, Marcell Ozuna, Justin Upton, Jose Quintana, Nelson Cruz and that poor schmuck Jeff Samardzija all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.20) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Chris Davis clobbered 3 homers, collected another hit, scored 4 runs and drove in 5, leading the Orioles to a 9-2 blowout in Pittsburgh.
Denard Span went 5 for 5 with a pair of doubles, two runs batted in and a stolen base as the Nationals beat the Reds, 9-4.
Hisashi Iwakuma gave the Mariners 8 strong innings with 6 hits and 2 earned runs, earning the 6-2 victory in Texas.
In a night of multiple complete game shutouts,Julio Teheran gets the nod, holding the first place Brewers scoreless and giving the Braves a memorable 5-0 six hit triumph.
They owned baseball on May.20, 2014.
Why Julio Teheran and NOT Adam Wainwright? Listen to today’s The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 20, 2014
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Stephen Drew comes back to the Red Sox and some teams just can’t hit.
That and more on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Michael Brantley, Dallas Keuchel, Jason Heyward, Mike Leake, Khris Davis, Eric Hosmer and Stephen Strasburg all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 19, 2014
I say happy birthday to my dad and explain how baseball has given us an outlet for arguing but we have never grown apart.
Also talking about Tony LaRussa joining the Diamondbacks.
That and more on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Ryan Vogelsong, Felix Hernandez, Alex Gordon, Freddie Freeman, Adrian Gonzalez and Michael Brantley all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 18, 2014
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It is time for The Sunday Request.
@sullybaseball Years ago my brother kept track of “Stroup Saves” for 1-2-3 innings. You could use #SullySave for facing the tying run
— Bill Stroup (@BillStroup) May 14, 2014
I do more than come up with a new save rule. I applied it retroactively to the save total for Mariano Rivera, Francisco Rodriguez, Dennis Eckersley and other great seasons in history.
That and more on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Danny Duffy, Paul Goldschmidt, Brandon Moss, Edwin Jackson, Bud Norris, Justin Smoak and Starling Marte all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.17) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Danny Duffy retired the first 20 Orioles he faced and threw into the 8th letting up only 2 hits. He got the decision in the dramatic 1-0 Kansas City win.
Brandon Moss hit a 3 run homer to give the A’s a lead and wipe away the bad taste of an unwarranted ejection of their starting pitcher. Oakland would beat Cleveland, 6-2.
Edwin Jackson pitched 7 shutout innings, letting up just 4 hits and one walk while striking out 11 Brewers, getting the 3-0 win for the Cubs.
Paul Goldschmidt launched a pair of homers, a pair of homers and got on base 5 times, driving in 6, powering the Diamondbacks past the Dodgers, 18-7.
They owned baseball on May.17, 2014.
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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.16) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Josh Reddick continues to be inspired by Careless Whisper. He homered twice, including a grand slam, and drove in 6 runs, leading the A’s to an 11-1 blow out in Cleveland.
Christian Yelich got on base 3 times, homered, stole a base and scored the go ahead run in the 9th as the Marlins held on in San Francisco, 7-5.
Chris Tillman kept the Orioles in first place with a complete game 5 hit shutout, walking just 1, beating the Royals, 4-0.
Jorge De La Rosa threw 7 innings of 1 hit, shutout ball in Coors Field, no easy feat. He got the decision in the Rockies 3-1 win against the Padres.
They owned baseball on May.16, 2014.
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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.15) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Johnny Cueto pitched his third complete game and second shutout of the season, dominating the Padres with a 5-0 three hitter for the Reds.
Phil Hughes pitched 6 solid innings against the Red Sox. He let up a single run, striking out 8 and not walking anyone. He did not get the decision but the Twins would win in extra innings, 4-3.
Michael Morse homered to get the Giants back into the game and then drove in another insurance run. He would finish 3-4 against the Marlins in the 6-4 victory.
Edwin Encarnacion hit a pair of homers and drove in 3 of the Blue Jays 4 runs as the beat Cleveland 4-2.
They owned baseball on May.15, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 15, 2014
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With roughly 25% of the season already in the books, the AL East is hovering around .500.
For the Orioles, Blue Jays and Rays, this is a chance to take the Division and run with it. Push the chips all in NOW!
That and an interesting trade by the A’s on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Masahiro Tanaka, David Murphy, Doug Fister, Hunter Pence, Brandon McCarthy, Nelson Cruz and Chris Johnson all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.14) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Masahiro Tanaka threw a complete game, 4 hit shutout against the Mets, striking out 8, walking none and getting a base hit for good measure. The Yankees won, 4-0.
Doug Fister gave the Nationals 7 strong innings, with 1 earned run, 5 hits and no walks. He did not get the decision but Washington would beat Arizona, 5-1.
David Murphy went 5-6 with three doubles, driving in five runs, leading Cleveland’s offense in the 15-4 thrashing of the Blue Jays.
Hunter Pence finished 4-5 with a homer and drove in 3 runs as the Giants blew out the Braves, 10-4.
They owned baseball on May.14, 2014.
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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.13) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Miguel Cabrera came up with the Tigers trailing Baltimore 1-0 with 2 outs in the 9th. He got his second hit of the night, a 3 run homer that put Detroit on top for good. The final was 4-1.
David Price fell behind the Mariners 1-0 in the first inning. He would shut down Seattle’s offense after that. The Rays would score 2 in the 9th and Price finished the game with the 2-1Rays win, going all 9 innings, striking out 12 and walking none.
Curtis Granderson‘s 3 run homer in the first inning gave the Mets an early 4-0 lead. He would get on base 4 times while helping beat the Yankees, 12-7.
Bronson Arroyo went all 9 innings, letting up a single run and one walk while striking out 7 Nationals. He would get the decision in Arizona’s 3-1 victory.
They owned baseball on May.13, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 13, 2014
Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Sean Doolittle got a save last night and it was the real deal.
A few changes need to be made to the save rule to make it relevant again.
Plus I like the DH being in the AL but not the NL.
That and more on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Eric Young Jr, Tim Lincecum, Jesse Chavez, Jose Bautista, Christian Yelich, Bud Norris, Brett Gardner and yes Sean Doolittle all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.12) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Tim Lincecum pitched like the ace of 2008-2010. He threw 7 2/3 innings, 2 hit, 1 run ball, striking out 11 Braves. He got the decision in San Francisco’s 4-2 win.
Eric Young Jr. led the Mets offense in a wild back and forth game in the Bronx. He went 3-5 with a two run homer and a stolen base in the 9-7 comeback victory against the Yankees.
Jesse Chavez pitched into the 9th, letting up just a pair of solo homers and keeping the White Sox from rallying. The A’s held on, 5-4.
Jose Bautista went 3-4 with his 10th homer of the season as the Blue Jays topped the Angels, 7-3.
They owned baseball on May.12, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 12, 2014
I was at the DMV, waiting for my number to be called.
While waiting, I decided to record a podcast about numbers that should be retired.
Lots of numbers waiting to be called on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
,Derek Norris, Homer Bailey, John Lackey, Daniel Murphy, Dustin Ackley, Jeff Baker and Clayton Kershaw all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.11) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Derek Norris hit a pair of three run homers and helped the A’s clobber Washington, 9-1.
John Lackey shut down the Rangers bats over 7 strong innings, walking none, letting up just a pair of runs and striking out 9, getting the 5-2 Red Sox win.
Daniel Murphy got on base 5 times including a 2 run homer in the Mets game tying 9th inning rally. They would walk off against Philadelphia, 5-4.
Homer Bailey pitched into the 8th inning, finishing with 7 1/3 innings, 4 hits and 1 run, striking out 6 as the Reds topped Colorado, 4-1.
They owned baseball on May.11, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 11, 2014
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It is time for The Sunday Request.
@sullybaseball Sunday podcast question: Thinking about 100 yrs of Wrigley, which of the new ballparks will still be around to celebrate 100?
— MB (@cu8sfan) May 10, 2014
I bet in 100 years a lot of the stadiums we are going to now will be long gone.
It is the Mother’s Day issue of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
John Jaso, Tyler Skaggs, Corey Dickerson, Zack Greinke, Jeff Samardzija, David Wright and Jose Altuve all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.10) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
Photo: Ben Margot, Associated Press
John Jaso went 3-5 with a home run, started a 9th inning comeback with a lead off single and launched a walk off double in the 10th as the A’s stunned Washington, 4-3.
Tyler Skaggs retired 21 consecutive batters and pitched into the 9th. He finished with 8 plus innings, 4 hits, 2 earned runs and walked no Blue Jay batters, getting the 5-3 win for the Angels.
Corey Dickerson doubled twice and homered twice, leading the Rockies to an 11-2 thrashing of the Reds.
Zack Greinke held the Giants to just 2 runs over 7 innings and put the Dodgers in a position to come back, which they did 6-2.
They owned baseball on May.10, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 10, 2014
I got on a plane with the Red Sox down to their last out in Yu Darvish‘s bid for a no hitter.
I spent the flight thinking he had a no hitter. No better time to record a podcast than up in the air.
From the sky to the land, it is The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Yu Darvish, Jose Abreu, Johnny Cueto, Jedd Gyorko, Justin Verlander, David DeJesus, Jason Hammel and Allen Craig all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.09) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Yu Darvish got to within one out of a no hitter. He would “settle” for 8 2/3 of 1 hit, 2 walk, 12 strikeout dominance of the Red Sox as the Rangers rolled, 8-0.
Johnny Cueto threw a marvelous, hitting streak busting, 8 innings, 2 run ball, striking out 8 Rockies and walking just one. The bullpen once again blew his lead, but the Reds walked off a 4-3 winner.
Jose Abreu went 3-4 with another homer, pushing the White Sox past the Diamondbacks, 9-3.
Jedd Gyorko homered twice off of Fernandez, driving in 6 as the Padres stunned Miami, 10-1.
They owned baseball on May.09, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 9, 2014
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Johnny Manziel is the latest hope for Cleveland fans. But 2 and a half decades ago, the arrival of Sandy Alomar helped create a new identity for the Indians that almost took the pressure off of every single Cleveland team afterwards.
Plus Royals manager Ned Yost might be out of a job soon.
Come on down to Cleveland town everyone on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Edwin Encarnacion, Dallas Kuechel, Anthony Rizzo, Ryan Vogelsong, Ian Kennedy, Nolan Arenado and Alexei Ramirez all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.08) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Edwin Encarnacion homered for the third straight game including 2 last night, giving him 200 for his career. His 3-4 performance with 3 RBI sparked the Blue Jays 12-6 drubbing of the Phillies.
Dallas Keuchel ended the Tigers winning streak by pitching into the 8th inning. He finished with 7 2/3 innings and 2 earned runs and no walks, giving Houston a rare win, 6-2.
Anthony Rizzo got on base 4 times, homered, doubled, drove in a pair and helped the Cubs top the White Sox, 12-5.
Ryan Volgelsong threw 7 1/3 innings, giving up just 5 hits and 1 earned run. He did not get the decision but he set up the Giants extra innings victory in Los Angeles, 3-1.
They owned baseball on May.08, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 8, 2014
Steve Mitchell – USA Today Sports
A few years ago, the Marlins made a bunch of trades that on the surface looked disgraceful.
Now? Well, they may have helped assemble one of the most exciting teams in baseball with some of the best stars.
It is a Miami centric episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Nolan Arenado, Tom Koehler, Adam Jones, Mark Buehrle, Brandon Belt, Mike Leake and Brandon Moss all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.06) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Carlos Gonzalez went 5-5 with 3 RBI, leading the relentless Colorado attack against Texas, 12-1.
Henderson Alvarez threw his second complete game shutout of the season. His 6 hitter against the Mets gave the Marlins a 3-0 victory.
Grady Sizemore got 3 hits including a walk off single off of the Green Monster in the 12th, sealing the Red Sox 4-3 win over Cincinnati.
Hiroki Kuroda was solid pitching into the 8th inning, letting up 1 earned run, striking out 8 Angels and walking none. The bullpen blew his lead but the Yankees won 4-3.
They owned baseball on May.06, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 6, 2014
I’m sick.
My being sick didn’t prevent me from recording a podcast today. I did so from the tub.
I talked Rivera, Cano, pinch running and Willie Mays.
That and more on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Carlos Gomez, Stefen Romero, Nathan Eovaldi, Jered Weaver, Jeff Samardzija, Jarred Cosart, Eric Hosmer andAndrew McCutchen all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (May.05) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Carlos Gomez launched a lead off homer, got on base 5 times, scored twice and drove in 3 as the Brewers won the 22nd game, 8-3 over Arizona.
Stefan Romero hit his first big league homer and scored another run for the Mariners, who topped the A’s, 4-2.
Nathan Eovaldi pitched 7 solid innings, striking out 10 and walking just 1. He left the game down 3-0 but the Marlins bats picked up up, walking off against the Mets, 4-3.
Jered Weaver kept the Yankees from a big rally with 8 terrific if not dominating innings. He let up 6 hits but walked just 1 and let up only 1 run over 8 innings, earning the 4-1 Angels victory.
They owned baseball on May.05, 2014.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 5, 2014
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Former Texas Rangers slugger Kevin Mench is the guest today.
We discussed playing with Alex Rodriguez, John Rocker and Carl Everett and playing for the surprisingly good 2004 Texas Rangers.
That and more on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Justin Verlander, Roberto Hernandez, Brandon Crawford, Dayan Viciedo, Corey Kluber, Gio Gonzalez, George Kottaras and Jonathan LuCroy all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 4, 2014
It is the Star Wars centric May the Fourth day… and it is also time for The Sunday Request.
@sullybaseball If we had reliable, safe and Affordable teleporters, how would Baseball attendance, like JF’s start last night be affected?
— Battleaxe (@shawnohare1) April 30, 2014
Does a question get crazier than that?
I had better answer it.
It is a cosmic episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
My Star Wars article for Stand by for Mind Control can be found HERE.
Jon Lester, Joe Mauer, Dee Gordon, Johnny Cueto, Jonathan Villar, Julio Teheran and Daniel Murphy all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 3, 2014
A few weeks ago, writer and performer Michael Bernard was my guest on the podcast, talking about the show he wrote and helped create, “Baseball Swing with the All Star Baseball Jazz Band.”
Well, our conversation kept going and we remembered what it was like living in New York as Red Sox fans during the peak of the rivalry, 2003 and 2004.
That part of the conversation is today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Subscribe to “Live from the Piano Kitchen’s Podcast”, hosted by Michael, by clicking HERE.
Listen to Michael’s previous appearance on the podcast by clicking HERE.
Dustin Pedroia, Ubaldo Jimenez, Wily Peralta, Starling Marte, Cliff Lee, Ricky Nolasco, Jhonny Peralta andJacoby Ellsbury all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 2, 2014
After a rough Red Sox night, I turned to my dear friend Kenny Mack to talk me off of the ledge.
He did so on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Yunel Escobar, Juan Uribe, Roenis Elias Juan Nicasio, Omar Infante and Gaby Sanchez all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 30, 2014
Robert Sabo – New York Daily News
How are the Mets this good so far?
And how will the next month propel the Mets and the Brewers into elite status?
That and more on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Jose Fernandez, Lyle Overbay, John Lackey, Mike Zunino, Carlos Santana and Yadier Molina all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball.
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