MVP of Yesterday (August 18, 2014): Starling Marte

With two home runs and a good WAR, Starling Marte is the MVP of Yesterday.

Standings, as always, after the jump:

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MVPs of the Weekend (Aug 15, 16, 17): Corey Kluber, Yovani Gallardo and Michael Cuddyer

With two excellent pitching performances and a hitting of the cycle, Kluber, Gallardo and Cuddyer are the MVPs of the Weekend!

 

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MVP of Yesterday (August 14, 2014): Max Scherzer

Detroit has been in bad shape the last few weeks, losing it’s spot at the top of the AL Central to Kansas City. Thankfully, they do still have Max Scherzer, who struck out 14 and gave up just three hits in yesterday’s win against Pittsburgh. He’s the MVP of Yesterday. It’s his fourth of the year!

Standings… well, you know the drill:

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MVP of Yesterday (August 13, 2014): Jason Vargas

Jason Vargas of the Royals is the MVP of Yesterday, throwing a complete game 3-hit shutout yesterday.

Standings, as ever, after the jump:

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MVP of Yesterday (August 12, 2014): Josh Donaldson

Going 3-4 with 2 HR and 4 RBI, Josh Donaldson of the A’s is the MVP of Yesterday.

Standings, as always, after the jump:

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MVP of Yesterday (August 11, 2014): Giancarlo Stanton

With two home runs, one of them a signature bomb that seemingly only he can produce, as well as a nice play in the field, Giancarlo Stanton is the MVP of Yesterday.It’s his fifth of the year, tying him with Kershaw for first overall and making him the number one position player.Standings, as always, after the jump: Continue reading

MVPs of the Weekend and also Thursday (Aug 7 through 10)

Jon Lester, J.J. Hardy, Max Scherzer (despite the fact the Tigers bullpen blew his start) and Chase Utley are the MVPs of the weekend (and also Thursday).

Standings, as always, after the jump:

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MVP of Yesterday (8-6-2014): Drew Hutchison

Drew Hutchison of the Blue Jays threw 8.2 innings yesterday against the Orioles and gave up just one hit. Now, admittedly, that one hit was a home run, but still, an impressive performance that gets him the MVP of Yesterday.

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MVP of Yesterday (8-5-2014): Colby Lewis

The MVP of Yesterday was Colby Lewis of the Rangers. Lost in Texas’ beatdown of the White Sox (so bad that ADAM DUNN PITCHED) was the fact that Lewis had a complete-game shutout, striking out seven.

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MVP of Yesterday (August 4, 2014): Garrett Richards

The MVP of Yesterday? Garrett Richards of the Angels. He threw a 5-hit shutout against the Dodgers, striking out nine along the way.  It’s his second of the year.

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