5-for-5, 2 home runs, 2 doubles. Kris Bryant is the MVP of Yesterday.
Standings, as always, after the jump:
MVP of Yesterday (Aug 18, 2016): Kris Bryant
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Can I interest you in Cy Young’s padlock?
There have plenty of weird finds on eBay of tangentially-related-to-baseball memorabilia. Cy Young’s coffee pot, a Mr. Peanut costume that hung out with Reggie Jackson, Lefty Grove’s tax returns, and, of course, STAN MUSIAL’S WALLET AND IT’S CONTENTS!
And to this, we add another piece of memorabilia that has been touched by a Hall of Famer: a padlock owned by Cy Young!
Yes, for the low price of $149.95 (plus shipping), you can own this padlock that was owned at one point by the winningest pitcher of all time. Of course, you may “need a locksmith to open it,” says the listing, but how can you say no to “a rare piece from the Pitching Legend.” I mean, never mind that it had nothing to do with baseball whatsoever and is probably like countless other padlocks around the world… Cy Young’s fingers touched this thing. And that’s gotta be worth almost 150 dollars, right?
Right?
Happy Birthday, Pablo Sanchez
Today, August 18, is an important day, as it is the birthday of the greatest baseball player of all time: Pablo Sanchez. Yes, Pablo Sanchez. The Secret Weapon. You remember him, from back in the day, that Mexican-American wonder-kid who couldn’t speak a lick of English (or so he claimed), but could speak the language of baseball like nobody else. He could throw a no-hitter (although pitching wasn’t his main strength), hit the ball 723 feet, and was also a great multi-sport athlete who also played soccer, hockey, football and basketball.
To this day, it is said, if you find a sandlot, close your eyes, and think of him, you can still hear his song drift through the wind, reminding us all of the legend.
Feliz cumpleaños, Pablo. We know you continue to fight the good fight.
(Oh, and I guess I should take the time to wish a happy birthday to my sister as well.)
MVP of Yesterday (August 17, 2016): Anibal Sanchez
Anibal Sanchez was brilliant yesterday, taking a no-hitter into the 7th. Of course, the Tigers blew the lead, but Sanchez is still the MVP of Yesterday. Standings after the jump.
MVP of Yesterday (August 16, 2016): Chase Utley
Chase Utley’s return to Philly was a great one, as he homered twice (including a grand slam!) and had five RBIs (and a walk) in the Dodgers’ shellacking of the Phillies. Standings, as always, after the jump:
Over at @HOVG: Wisdom and Links looks at Olympics Baseball
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Over at Hall of Very Good, “Wisdom and Links” has finally returned! It looks at the meaning of Olympics baseball. Check it out.
MVP of Yesterday (August 15, 2016): Chad Green
Surprising probably everyone, Chad Green pitched a gem yesterday, so he’s MVP of Yesterday. Standings after the jump.
MVPs of the Weekend (August 12, 13, 14, 2016)
The MVPs of the weekend, in order:
August 12: Charlie Blackmon
August 13: Matt Boyd
August 14: Mookie Betts
Standings, as always, after the jump:
Matching MLB Players with Olympians (2016 Edition)
Back in 2012, the BBC put up a neat little online app that said what Olympian you were most similar to in height and weight. Needless to say, I took advantage of the kindness of our friends across the pond by using it to compare MLB players to Olympians. Well, the BBC did it again, adding a age portion to it as well. So, after the jump, check out how some MLB players compare to Olympians.
MVPs of the last few days (August 9, 10 and 11)
Catching up on some MVPs….
August 9: Howie Kendrick
August 10: Freddie Freeman
August 11: Jameson Tailon
Standings, as always, after the jump:
The Baseball Continuum 