MVP of Yesterday (September 3, 2015): Carlos Gonzalez

Carlos Gonzalez went 4-5 with two home runs and four RBIs in the Rockies’ 11-3 victory over the struggling Giants. It’s his third MVP of Yesterday of the year.
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MVP of Yesterday (September 2, 2015): Clayton Kershaw

Throwing a 15-strikeout masterpiece, Kershaw is an easy choice for MVP of Yesterday.

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MVP of Yesterday (September 1, 2015): Zack Greinke

Greinke won the showdown with Madison Bumgarner yesterday, holding the Giants to just one run (which didn’t happen until the 8th inning) in a important 2-1 Dodgers victory. He’s the MVP of Yesterday.

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MVP of Yesterday (August 31, 2015): Bartolo Colon

Bartolo Colon went 8 shutout innings yesterday, giving up just 4 hits and striking out 9. In addition, he had a hit of his own and scored a run.

So he’s Yesterday’s MVP.

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The latest @HOVG piece is up!

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After an absence, there is a new “Wisdom and Links” at Hall of Very Good! It looks at big future baseball events, and when they might happen. Check it out!

MVPs of the Weekend (August 28, 29 and 30)

The MVPs of the weekend were Didi Gregorius, Edwin Encarnacion, and no-hit-thrower Jake Arrieta.

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MVP of Yesterday (August 27, 2015): Madison Bumgarner

Although he only pitched six innings and did give up a earned run, Madison Bumgarner also struck out six, gave up just two hits, and had a hit of his own. He’s the MVP of Yesterday.

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MVP of Yesterday (August 26, 2015): Justin Verlander

If Chris Ianetta had hit that ball just a few inches to the left, it’s entirely possible that Justin Verlander would have had his third career no-hitter. Instead, he’ll have to settle for a 1-hit shutout and an MVP of Yesterday.

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MVP of Yesterday (August 25, 2015): Michael Brantley

Perhaps you can argue that Dallas Keuchel is a better choice, but I’m going with Michael Brantley, who was 3-5 with 2 HRs, 3 RBIs and a stolen base in Cleveland’s 11-6 win over Milwaukee.

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MVP of Yesterday (8-24-2015): Corey Kluber

Corey Kluber struck out 11 and gave up just 4 hits and an earned run against the Cubs, and all he got was a no-decision (and also this MVP of Yesterday).

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