Baseball Connection

Joe Musgrove was on top of his game on Sunday night as he fired 7 scoreless innings of one-hit ball against the Mets. The Padres defeated the Mets and have advanced to the NLDS where they'll face the Dodgers. The Braves have extended rookie RHP Spencer Strider with a 6-year, $75 million deal. The Yankees left Aroldis Chapman of their ALDS roster after he failed to show up for a workout. All this o...

The Mariners were down 8-1 to the Blue Jays before completed the second-largest comeback in playoff history. Seattle advances to the ALDS and will face Houston. There was a pitcher's duel in Cleveland but Oscar Gonzalez sent the Guardians to the next round with one swing of the bat in the 15th inning. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The regular season is over and the playoffs are here! Which players deserve the major awards? Are the Angels superstars going to remain in Anaheim much longer? The Guardians are this year's underdog story and the Mets might be in trouble.

The playoffs are here. The Wild Card round begins with an action-packed day. Guardians vs. Rays, Phillies vs. Cardinals, Mariners vs. Blue Jays, and Padres vs. Mets. Which teams have the upper hand? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Aaron Judge now stands alone atop the American League HR record books. Judge hit his 62nd HR of the season to break Roger Maris' record. The Braves have won the NL East and the playoff field is now set. Justin Verlander tossed 5 no-hit innings with 10 strikeouts. Verlander finishes the season with a 1.75 ERA and will surely be the American Cy Young.

Aaron Judge is still searching for the elusive 62nd homerun of his season. The clock is ticking. Will he get it? Lance McCullers Jr. missed most of the season recovering from a forearm strain he suffered last year. McCullers looked sharp in his final outing of the regular season. The Astros will lean on him in the playoffs.

The Braves swept the Mets in a pivotal 3-game weekend series. Dansby Swanson and Matt Olson both homered in each game to push Atlanta to a 2-game lead in the division. The Braves' magic number is down to 1. Pujols and Molina played their final regular season game in St. Louis. The Padres clinched a Wild Card spot. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The longest playoff drought in North American professional sports is over. The Seattle Mariners are returning to the postseason for the first time in 21 years. What must the Braves do to fend off the Mets for the coveted division title? Don't sleep on the Rays either, as they also clinched a playoff spot.

Shohei Ohtani flirted with a no-hitter as he fired 8 shutout innings with 10 strikeouts. Ohtani also went 2-4 at the plate to extend his hit streak to 14 games. The Blue Jays clinched a playoff spot on their off day. The Phillies have struggled a lot over the past few weeks. Can they stumble to a playoff spot? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Aaron Judge has tied Roger Maris for the AL single season home run record. Judge has been getting walked a lot lately, but he got a pitch to hit and deposited it into the left field bullpen in Toronto. Justin Verlander tossed another gem for the Astros. Verlander will win the AL Cy Young. Eduardo Escobar had a 5-RBI night to continue his scorching September and give the Mets some breathing room be...

The Yankees and Cardinals clinched their divisions, Aaron Judge is still chasing Maris, and the NL East is tied. The Mets held sold possession of first place all season long but will the Braves unseat them? We'll find out with just one week to go.

The Cleveland Guardians have clinched the AL Central. Few people saw Cleveland as having a chance to win their division, but they rose from underdogs to strong contenders. The Guardians are the youngest team in baseball. Pete Alonso now has the Mets single-season RBI record. Tyler Glasnow will to the Rays rotation return this week. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Albert Pujols has joined the 700 HR club. It's an exclusive club indeed as he joins Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron, and Babe Ruth. Albert hit #699 and #700 in the same night as his power streak continues. We are all witnesses.

Blake Snell and Triston McKenzie threw 13-strikeout gems as each of their teams inch closer to playoff berths. Snell has already won a Cy Young but this may have been the best start of his career. Expect McKenzie to keep getting better. The Astros have an underrated slugger in their lineup. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Aaron Judge hit his 60th home run of the season on Tuesday. It's a major milestone but the big man isn't done yet. What more does Judge have in store for us as he chases history during this final stretch of the regular season?

Another year, another Astros AL West title. Houston has built a sustainable juggernaut and look just as good as ever this season. The Mets clinched a playoff berth as Max Scherzer tossed 6 perfect innings en route to his 200th career win. Did you know Aaron Judge just might win the Triple Crown? All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Guardians swept a doubleheader against the Twins and are closing in on an AL Central title. Did anyone see that coming this year? Shohei Ohtani threw seven scoreless innings to lift the Angels to victory. Ozzie Albies just came off a long stint on the injured list, only to fracture his finger in his second game back. Albies is out for the remainder of the regular season. All this (and more) on...

Albert Pujols is only two home runs away from joining the 700 Club. Justin Verlander returned from the injured list and tossed 5 no-hit innings against the A's. Verlander is putting the finishing touches on what should be his third Cy Young season. The Brewers walked off the Yankees and Wily Adames might be Milwaukee's best hitter. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina made their 325th career start as a pitcher-catcher combination - the most in MLB history. Cardinals fans are enjoying a bunch of special storylines in 2022. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has had a down year by his standards, but he's now hit his 100th career HR. Julio Rodriguez has a chance for a 30-homer/30-steal season. The Dodgers clinched the NL West. All this (and mo...

We've seen Mike Trout do a lot in his illustrious career. Now he's homered in his 7th straight games - one game shy of the overall record. Bo Bichette is carrying the Blue Jays as they begin a key series with Tampa Bay. Framber Valdez has tied the record for most consecutive quality starts in a season. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Mariners won a back-and-forth affair which ended in a walk-off blast. Seattle is ready for their first postseason appearance in 21 years. Is Michael Harris II the best rookie in all of baseball? Albert hit HR #697. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Albert Pujols hit his 696th career home run, moving him into a tie for 4th on the all-time list. Albert is moving closer to the big 700. Mike Trout became the first Angel to homer in six consecutive games. Trout has missed a lot of time this year but is still second in the AL in home runs. Zac Gallen currently holds baseball's longest scoreless streak since 2015. All this (and more) on today's epi...

MLB announced major rule changes which will begin in 2023. We'll see pitch clocks, bigger bases, and no more defensive shifts. The main goal of these changes is to increase pace of play. Will these changes make baseball more fun to watch?

Corbin Burnes reminded us why he's the reigning NL Cy Young with a 14 strikeout masterpiece across 8 innings of 1-run ball against the Giants. The Brewers, Phillies, and Padres are fighting for two playoff spots and each team is desperate to get in. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Braves have the best record in baseball since June 1. They've played so well that they've caught the Mets in the standings for a share of first place. Framber Valdez extended his quality start streak to 23. Christian Yelich hit the longest HR we've seen all season. All this (and more) on today's episode.