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Who Owned Baseball April 12, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Mike Trout got on base 4 times, homered and scored a pair as the red hot Angels won again, beating KC, 7-1.
Jose Martinez drove in 6, got on 5 times including a homer and helped the Cardinals slug their way past the Reds, 13-4.
Rick Porcello held the Yankees hitless for the first six innings and wound up tossing 7 shutout 2 hit frames for the 6-3 victory in Boston.
Chris Stratton allowed 1 hit in 7 shutout innings, striking out 4 Padres and earning the 7-0 decision for the Giants.
They all owned baseball on April 12, 2018
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Sully Baseball Podcast – I Sing About Baseball Brawls – April, 12, 2018
I have talked so many times about my dislike of beanball wars I decided to take a new tactic. Today, I SANG about it.
I recorded before and after the Red Sox – Yankees game to show how the narrative regarding fights is always retroactively written.
Carrying a tune in this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – The Red Sox and Yankees Rivalry is New and Different – April 10, 2018
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The Red Sox and Yankees rivalry is renewed and we have never seen them quite like this. Both teams have won recently. Both teams have new casts. And NEITHER team is favored to win the AL Pennant!
Wanting to see the games start on in this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Who Owned Baseball April 9, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB Standings
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Corey Kluber struck out 13 Tigers over 8 innings of 2 hit shutout ball to earn the Cleveland 2-0 victory.
Max Scherzer threw a complete 2 hit shutout, striking out 10 Braves and even stealing a base for the Nationals 2-0 triumph.
Mike Moustakas went 3 for 5 with a homer and 3 RBI as the Royals clobbered the Mariners, 10-0.
Austin Hedges got 3 hits including a go ahead RBI double, giving the Padres a 7-6 win over the Rockies.
They all owned baseball on April 9, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball April 8, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB Standings
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Jameson Taillon threw a complete game 1 hit shutout, striking out 7 Reds and winning another game for the red hot Pirates, 5-0.
Shohei Ohtani kept up his mind boggling week by taking a perfect game into the 7th and finished with 7 shutout innings, striking out 12 Oakland batters and earning the 6-1 decision for the Angels.
Ozzie Albies doubled and homered with 2 RBI to lead the Braves over Colorado, 4-0.
Mike Trout reached base 3 times, including a homer, driving in 2, scoring 2 and stole a base to provide the Angels’ offense in Ohtani’s 6-1 masterpiece over Oakland.
They all owned baseball on April 8, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball April 7, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB Standings
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Andrew McCutchen was dynamic, collecting 6 hits, stealing a base and extended his 14th inning at bat with foul ball after foul ball before slamming a come from behind, walk off, 3 run homer to stun the Dodgers, 7-5 in San Francisco.
Xander Bogaerts reached base 3 times, including a double and a grand slam, driving in 6 for the red hot Red Sox who clobbered the Rays, 10-3.
Vince Velasquez threw 6 strong innings, allowing 4 hits, 1 walk and 1 run as the Phillies humiliated the Marlins, 20-1.
Gerrit Cole struck out 11 Padres over 7 shutout innings. He didn’t get the decision but set up the Astros 1-0 extra inning victory.
They all owned baseball on April 7, 2018
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Sully Baseball Podcast: It is never the wrong time to win 7 straight games – April 7, 2018
Boston Herald Staff Photo by Matt West
Several teams have come out of the gate strong, winning games and making an early statement. The Giants are winning games without Bumgarner, the Mets and Pirates are creating a nice foundation and the Red Sox have won a week’s worth of games in a row.
Coming out of the gate strong in this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Who Owned Baseball April 6, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB Standings
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Manny Machado reached base 6 times, including 2 homers and a single in the game winning rally in the 14th to lead Baltimore past the Yankees in a wild 7-3 game.
Mychal Givens threw 2 scoreless and hitless frames in extra innings with the game on the line. Then he made a spectacular game saving block of the plate after throwing a potential walk off wild pitch. He did not get the decision nor earn a save, but he kept the Orioles alive to set up their 7-3 win over the Yankees.
Colin Moran got 4 hits, including a double, scoring 3 times and driving in 3 as the red hot Pirates clobbered the Reds, 14-3.
Luis Perdomo took one of the worst teams in baseball into the home of the red hot World Champion Astros and walked away a winner. He threw 5 solid innings, allowing 1 run and striking out 4 as the Padres took the 4-1 final.
They all owned baseball on April 6, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball April 5, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB Standings
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Jon Lester threw 6 shutout innings, allowing 3 hits, striking out 6 Brewers and made a strange but effective bounce pass to third base to get a rare pick off move as the Cubs blanked the Crew, 8-0.
Maikel Franco got 3 hits, including a homer, and drove in 4 as the Phillies shutout Miami, 5-0.
David Price shutout the Rays over 7 innings, and while he did not get the decision, he set up the Red Sox 3-2 walk off extra inning win.
Adam Jones doubled and hit a dramatic 2 run go ahead homer that changed the momentum and got the Orioles a 5-2 victory against the Yankees.
They all owned baseball on April 5, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball April 4, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB Standings
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Shohei Ohtani got a pair of hits including a 2 run shot off of Cleveland ace Kluber that helped set up the Angels 3-2 walk off victory in the 13th.
Sean Manaea threw 8 strong innings, allowing 3 hits and 1 run while striking out 4 Rangers to earn the 6-2 decision for the A’s.
Brandon Belt reached base 4 times and clobbered a homer, driving in 2 as the Giants took the 10-1 laugher over the Mariners.
Carlos Martinez took a shutout into the 9th, finishing with 8 1/3 scoreless frames, striking out 10 Brewers for the 6-0 St. Louis win.
They all owned baseball on April 4, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball April 2, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB Standings
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Charlie Morton saw the Astros raise their World Series flag and responded with 6 innings of shutout ball, striking out 6 Orioles and earning the 6-1 decision.
Tyler Mahle allowed 1 hit over 6 shutout innings, fanning 7 Cubs, winning the 1-0 shutout for Cincinnati.
Hanley Ramirez singled and homered, scoring twice and driving in a pair to help the Red Sox past his old team, the Marlins, 7-3.
Bryce Harper reached base 5 times, homering, driving in 3 and scoring 3 as the undefeated Nationals rolled to an 8-1 crushing of the Braves.
They all owned baseball on April 2, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball April 1, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB Standings
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Justin Smoak reached base 4 times, homered twice including a dramatic 2 out go ahead grand slam in the 8th to slug the Blue Jays past the Yankees, 7-4.
José Berríos threw a complete game 3 hit shutout, striking out 6 Orioles, as the Twins won 7-0.
Bryce Harper smacked a pair of homers and added a walk as Washington held on to beat Cincinnati, 6-5.
Trevor Williams gave the Pirates 6 no hit innings before being lifted after 85 pitches. The bullpen let up 2 Tiger hits but no runs in the 1-0 final.
They all owned baseball on April 1, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball March 31, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB Standings
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Adam Eaton homered, doubled twice and singled twice, scoring 4 and driving in 3 to lead the Nationals past Cincinnati, 13-7.
Carlos Correa got 4 hits, including a double and homer, driving in a pair, as the champion Astros clobbered the Rangers, 9-3.
Kenta Maeda struck out 10 Giants over 5 shutout innings as the Dodgers won their first game, 5-0.
Kyle Gibson threw 6 no hit shutout innings before his pitch count forced him out of the game. He would earn the 6-2 win for the Twins over Baltimore.
They all owned baseball on March 31, 2018
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Sully Baseball Podcast – Flash Gordon, the crazy Pirates/Tigers game and Ties – March 31, 2018
Dino De Laurentiis, Universal Pictures – Matt Freed/Post-Gazette
The crazy 13 inning looney fest Pittsburgh Detroit opener today reminded me of Flash Gordon for a lot of good and bad reasons.
Plus it made me realize I was dead right about ties in baseball.
DIIIIIVVVVVVVE into this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Talking Ichiro, Musberger and Parrots with my Wife – March 30, 2018
ESPN – MLB
My wife joined me to watch the Mariners and Indians game…and we discussed parrots, one flap down home run trots, the sexiness of Ichiro, the concept of ugly sexy and the worst calls of Brent Musberger.
Doing the hard hitting analysis on this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Who Owned Baseball March 29, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB Standings
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Another season has begun… another year of WHO OWNED BASEBALL!
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Matt Davidson became only the 4th player in MLB history to hit three home runs on opening day. He would reach base 4 times altogether, driving home 5 runs and helped the White Sox double up the Royals, 14-7.
Joe Panik launched a solo shot off of Kershaw to provide all of the scoring as the Giants blanked the Dodgers, 1-0.
Dylan Bundy threw 7 shutout innings, scattering 5 hits and striking out 7 Twins. He did not get the decision but set up Baltimore’s 3-2 walk off win.
Chase Anderson allowed 1 hit in 6 shutout innings as the Brewers took the opener against the Padres, 2-1 in extra innings.
They all owned baseball on March 29, 2018
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Sully Baseball Podcast – Opening Day and Official Picks – March 29, 2018
From Homer Field and Willie Mays Ballpark in Atherton, California, I welcome in opening day 2018 and make my official and inevitably awful predictions.
Making my picks with a video podcast on this episode of Sully Baseball.
Predictions for the 2018 season
Official Pick AL EAST New York Yankees
Official Pick AL CENTRAL Cleveland Indians
Official Pick AL WEST Houston Astros
Official Picks AL WILD CARD Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins
Ofiicial Pick NL EAST Washington Nationals
Official Pick NL CENTRAL Milwaukee Brewers
Official Pick NL WEST Los Angeles Dodgers
Official Picks NL WILD CARD Colorado Rockies and Chicago Cubs
AL MVP Pick Mike Trout
Other than Trout Carlos Correa
NL MVP Pick Joey Votto
AL Cy Young Pick Justin Verlander
NL Cy Young Pick Clayton Kershaw
Other than Kershaw or Scherzer… Strasburg
AL Rookie of the Year pick, Willie Calhoun, Rangers
NL Rookie of the Year pick – Ronald Acuna, Braves
AL Manager of the Year pick: Terry Francona, Indians
NL Manager of the Year pick: Dave Martinez, Nationals
AL Manager Fired – Scott Servais, Mariners
NL Manager Fired – Mike Matheny, Cardinals
Post Season Predictions
AL Wild Card – Red Sox over Twins
NL Wild Card – Rockies over Cubs
Division Series
Astros over Red Sox
Indians over Yankees
Nationals over Rockies
Dodgers over Brewers
LCS
Astros over Indians
Nationals over Dodgers
World Series
Astros over Nationals in 6
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Andy Van Slyke and memories of the 1985 Cardinals – March 28, 2018
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Former All Star Centerfielder Andy Van Slyke returns to the podcast to remember his role on the dynamic 1985 National League pennant winning St. Louis Cardinals.
There is speed on the basepaths in this episode of Sully Baseball.
Check out his new podcast, View from Centerfield.
Neither winning nor losing on this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Andy Van Slyke and Pirate Memories – March 27, 2018
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Former Gold Glove and All Star outfielder Andy Van Slyke joins the podcast. He shared memories of his days with the great Pirate teams of the 1990’s and other thoughts.
Chatting with an All Star on this episode of Sully Baseball.
Check out his new podcast, View from Centerfield.
Neither winning nor losing on this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Making the Case for Ties – March 20, 2018
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I take a deep dive in the proposal to allow games end as a tie after 12 innings. It makes sense and wouldn’t REALLY effect the pennant race.
Neither winning nor losing on this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Demons Purged and Waiting to be Purged – March 19, 2018
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It is Clayton Kershaw’s birthday. It may be unfair that some of his post season failures hang over his head, but baseball isn’t always fair.
Meanwhile it is the 100th anniversary of the Red Sox 1918 World Series title. I can not tell you how wonderful it is to never think about that year again as a Red Sox fan.
Dealing with ghosts, real or not, on this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Sign Them While They Are Young – March 17, 2018
Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY Sports/USA TODAY NETWORK
Veterans might be having a hard time signing long term deals. But the contracts handed out to Jose Altuve and Eugenio Suàrez show baseball’s trend of paying players for their prime is not going away.
Plus some thoughts on an improving Phillies team.
Paying for the GOOD years on this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Ways Baseball Can Help Lead Us From Domestic Violence – March 16, 2018
Scott Cunningham
A horrifying video involving a former Astros prospect assaulting his girlfriend has put the issue of domestic violence in sports back into the forefront. Baseball can play a role in reducing toxic masculinity and we can all follow suit in a way that will make life better and still keep our sports fandom
Making the world better one step at a time on this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Embracing Nostalgia for the Big A – March 15, 2018
The Angels play in the second oldest stadium in the American League, surrounded by apartments and businesses. At what point can we start praising The Big A as being a great old time traditional ballpark?
Opening up the definition of Nostalgia on this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Talking Twins in Anaheim – March 13, 2018
While in the parking lot of Angel Stadium in Anaheim, I break down why the Twins had the best off season of any team in baseball.
Waiting for the season to start on this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Giants at a Crossroads – March 8, 2018
No fan base have suffered LESS than those who love the San Francisco Giants. This year they have an outside chance of contending. If they don’t, they need to cash in and rebuild NOW!
Avoiding suffering here and now and in the future on this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – I have a vision about the 2018 World Series – March 3, 2018
Jeff Curry – USA Today
In my sleep, I saw a clear and specific vision regarding Game 7 of the yet to be played 2018 World Series. Was it a prophecy? Was it a dream? Should I play PowerBall?
Seeing images of the future on this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – The Yawkeys, The Marlins and The Afterlife – March 1, 2018
AP – Wilfredo Lee
The Yawkey family have left a legacy not worth honoring. Meanwhile I figure out how the Marlins can save the off season and still build for the future and I bring the death of my Aunt Edith into the discussion.
Living a good life on this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Talking Orioles with Justin McGuire – February 27, 2018
Justin McGuire, writer and host of the Baseball By the Book and Locked on Orioles Podcast, joins the show to discuss the Orioles chances in 2018.
Talking birds on this episode of Sully Baseball.
Follow Justin McGuire on Twitter by clicking HERE.
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Follow the Locked on Orioles Podcast by clicking HERE.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Let’s get even the fake games started – February 23, 2018
I know Spring Training games don’t count in the standings. But 2018 has been so stressful that even the fake games will offer us a much needed respite.
Wanting to help friends set up a party on this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
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