Baseball Connection

Jacob deGrom is set to return to MLB action on Tuesday. The Mets will finally have their lethal 1-2 punch of deGrom and Scherzer. Justin Verlander is pitching like he deserves the Cy Young. Nevermind the fact that he's 39 years old and coming off Tommy John surgery. Aaron Judge hit his 200th career home run and 42nd of the season as he passed Babe Ruth for the home runs hit by a Yankee before Augu...

The Seattle Mariners have acquired Luis Castillo from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for four minor leaguers. This move immediately gives the Mariners one of the better rotations in baseball. Castillo has performed well in a hitters ballpark, so he'll slot in near the top of the Mariners' rotation. The Red Sox told Xander Bogaerts they don't intend on trading him. The Padres inked Joe Musgrove to...

The Yankees have acquired OF Andrew Benintendi from the Royals in exchange for three minor league pitchers. Benintendi will immediately enter the starting lineup, which means less playing time for Joey Gallo. Can the Yankees find a trade partner for Gallo? Julio Rodriguez's go-ahead 3-run blast led the Mariners to victory. J-Rod is running away with the Rookie of the Year.

Expect to see Ian Happ and Willson Contreras traded from the Cubs. Yet another summer of cleaning house on the North side of Chicago. JD Martinez may be playing his final few games with the Red Sox but Bogaerts and Devers aren't going anywhere. Mike Trout is dealing with a rare back injury. Have injuries caught up to the greatest player of this generation? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Bryson Stott's 5-RBI performance led the Phillies to a win over the Braves and snapped a three-game losing streak. Stott has hit home runs in big situations for the Phillies all year. The Orioles defeated the Rays to improve their record to .500. Every team in the AL East now has a .500 record or better. Can Baltimore remain in the playoff picture? All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Cubs secured their first sweep of the season. It probably won't be enough to prevent the front office from being sellers at the deadline but it's a good thing nonetheless. The Blue Jays offense is steamrolling now and the AL East picture looks different. Yermin Mercedes is back in the big leagues, playing for the Giants. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Blue Jays routed the Red Sox on Friday night, starting their second half srong with a 28-5 victory. The Astros came into Seattle and snapped the Mariners' 14-game win streak. 2020 AL Rookie of the Year - Kyle Lewis - is back in action for the Mariners. What can we expect from him and can he stay healthy? All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Astros swept a doubleheader against the Yankees to move even closer towards the best record in the AL. As usual, the Yankees will have their work cut out for them if they meet the Houston in the playoffs. Teams that need a reliever are looking into Rockies RHP Daniel Bard. If you need a DH/1B, the Nationals are taking calls for Josh Bell. Who else is on the trade block? All this (and more) on...

The AL defeated the NL 3-2 in the 2022 MLB All-Star Game. Giancarlo Stanton won MVP honors after a 2-run blast to open scoring for his team. The microphones were hot all night and it was a lively event. We take a look ahead to the second half of the season. Where will Juan Soto land? All this (and more) on today's episode.

MLB bloodlines were plenty on the first night of the 2022 draft. Jackson Holliday, a high school shortstop, went first overall to the Orioles. Druw Jones, a high school outfielder, went second overall to the Diamondbacks. Both their dads were once on the same All-Star team. Who else stood out in Round 1? How does the MLB Draft slightly differ from other sports? All this on today's episode.

Could Juan Soto be traded over the next few weeks? Soto declined a 15-year, $440 million extension from the Nationals. The club will now entertain trade offers for the 23-year old superstar. Matt Carpenter was in the minor leagues earlier this season. Now he has 13 home runs in just 30 games for the Yankees. We take a look ahead to Sunday's MLB Draft. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Mariners extended their win streak to 11 after overcoming a four-run deficit in Arlington. Michael Harris flashed his arm strength and home run power, leading the Braves to a close win. The Rays completed a four-game sweep of the Red Sox. Max Meyer, the Marlins' number 2 prospect, has been called up. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Orioles and Mariners are the two hottest teams in baseball. Both teams are riding 10-game win streaks. The Orioles haven't had such a streak since 1999. The Mariners did this despite several players serving suspensions over the past couple weeks. Every team in the AL East is above .500. Can the Blue Jays break out of their funk after firing their manager? All this (and more) on today's episode...

The Mariners, Braves, and Orioles have been playing well in recent weeks. This happens to coincide with the emergence of top rookies on these teams like Julio Rodriguez, Spencer Strider, Michael Harris, and Adley Rutschman. Who are the hottest rookies in the game right now? All this (and more) on today's episode.

The full All-Star game rosters are here. Who got snubbed? Unfortunately, there usually aren't enough spots for all deserving players so this isn't new. Robinson Cano is an Atlanta Brave now. Cano has become a journeyman all of a sudden in the final chapter of his career. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Carlos Rodon strengthened his case for a second-straight All-Star appearance. Rodon tossed a 12-strikeout complete game masterpiece to secure a key win for the Giants. San Francisco has taken a step back this season but will be well represented at the All-Star Game. The Mets and Red Sox took advantage of late miscues which led to walk-off victories. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The two best starting pitchers in the NL are guys you may not have guessed prior to the season. Tony Gonsolin leads the league in wins and has a case to start the All-Star game. Sandy Alcantara has been even better. Dylan Carlson flashed the leather and racked up the hits as he led the Cardinals to victory. The Mets got big nights from some unexpected bats. Rafael Devers owns Gerrit Cole but the Y...

Who do you want to see start this year's All-Star Game? There are some close races with a day remaining to vote. Is Yordan's hot streak enough to catch Shohei at DH? Will Manny Machado make his first NL appearance or will Arenado keep his streak going? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Who could've thought the Astros would lose Carlos Correa at shortstop and find a rookie just as good? The Mets are still a top team despite not having Scherzer or deGrom for most of the year. How are the Angels struggling with the two best baseball players on the planet. We take a look at the most unpredictable storylines of the season so far.

Julio Rodriguez has made quite a splash in his rookie season. J-Rod is the Mariners' best hitter and is proving man people right by putting his power/speed combination on full display. Is he worthy of an All-Star selection? Trayce Thompson welcomed himself back to Dodger Stadium with a 3-run blast. The Yankees might be the talk of the American League, but the Astros might be the sneaky "underdog"...

The trade deadline is less than a month away. Teams are starting to finalize their trade market strategies. However, every team has at least one player who is "untouchable". Who are these players? All this on today's episode.

Nolan Arenado hit for the cycle for the second time in his career. Byron Buxton blasted a walk off blast to win it for the Twins. Minnesota has been employing some "load management" strategies with Buxton this season and it's paying off. Tony Gonsolin lowered in MLB-leading era to 1.54 and notched his NL-leading 10th win. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Justin Verlander has quietly picked up where he left off despite missing all of 2021 due to Tommy John Surgery. Even at 39 years old, Verlander shows no signs of rust and remains one of the best arms in baseball. The Rays best pitcher is a young hard throwing lefty who racks up the strikeouts; is Shane McClanahan the next David Price? Shohei Ohtani capped off his terrific month with an 11 strikeou...

Freddie Freeman was on his way to establishing his name in the highest level of all-time Braves legends. That all changed when he failed to reach a contract agreement last offseason. Taking a closer look at the situation, Freeman always wanted to stay but he and his agents weren't on the same page. Freeman has fired his agents and now finds himself in a slightly awkward situation in LA. All this (...

Jose Urquidy was carrying a no-hitter in the seventh inning until Giancarlo Stanton broke it up with a solo home run. The Yankees hadn't had a hit for 16 innings but they'd end up winning the game on a walk-off blast by Aaron Judge (of course). Judge is running away with that MVP. Benches cleared and a fight broke out in Anaheim. The Red Sox have won seven in a row and have turned their season aro...