MVPs of the Weekend (April 22, 23 and 24)

The MVPs of the weekend were Curtis Granderson, Tanner Roark and Paul Goldschmidt.

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MVP of Yesterday (4-21-16): Jake Arrieta

Seriously? Do I have to even say? Fine. Jake Arrieta threw a no-hitter and is the MVP of Yesterday.

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MVP of Yesterday (April 20, 2016): Mookie Betts

Getting on base 4 times, including a homer, Mookie Betts is the MVP of Yesterday.

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MVP of Yesterday (April 19, 2016): Drew Smyly

Drew Smyly went 8 innings of one hit shutout ball, walked only two, and struck out 11…. but the Rays didn’t score until the 11th inning, so he didn’t get the win. Proving, once again, that the win stat is severely flawed.

But, hey, at least he got MVP of Yesterday.

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MVP of Yesterday (April 18, 2016): John Lackey

Pitching seven splendid shutout innings against his old team in St. Louis, John Lackey is the MVP of Yesterday!

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MVPs of the Weekend (April 15, 16 and 17, 2016)

The MVPs of the weekend, in order:  Chris Sale, Melvin Upton Jr., and Tyler Chatwood.

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MVP of Yesterday (April 14, 2016): Vince Velasquez

Vince Velasquez had the best game of his young career yesterday, dominating the Padres while  striking out 16 in a three-hit shutout win for the Phillies.

Needless to say, he’s the MVP.

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MVP of Yesterday (April 13, 2016): Nolan Arenado

4 hits, two HRs, 7 RBIs. Nolan Arenado of the Rockies is yesterday’s MVP.

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MVPs of Yesterday (April 12, 2016): J.J. “Pesky Pole” Hardy

With two Pesky Pole dingers and five RBIs, J.J. Hardy is the MVP of Yesterday.

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MVPs of the Weekend and also Monday (April 8, 9, 10 and 11)

The MVP of Friday was Ross Stripling, who threw 7.1 no-hit innings IN HIS MLB DEBUT and all he got was this meaningless blog MVP award.

Saturday’s MVP was Matt Kemp, who had two HRs and six RBIs.

Sunday’s MVP was Felix Hernandez, who pitched great but didn’t get enough run support, ending up getting a no-decision.

On Monday, the MVP was Chris Davis, who hit a shocking 9th-inning HR off of Craig Kimbrel to help keep the Orioles undefeated.

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