Baseball Connection

The Rockies are looking to add pop to their lineup and Michael Conforto has joined the list of free agent outfielders they're looking at. Kris Bryant and Kyle Schwarber are other players they like. Plenty of teams are looking at Pittsburgh's Bryan Reynolds as a trade target. Reynolds hasn't had any extension talks with the Pirates yet but the team should hold onto the star outfielder. All this (an...

MLB and MLBPA failed to reach an agreement by the league's deadline and MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced that the first two series of the season will be cancelled. How did we get here and what is the solution? Are both sides negotiating in good faith? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Derek Jeter and the Marlins have mutually agreed to part ways. Jeter reportedly did not agree with the team's spending plan coming out of the lockout. As a proven winner, perhaps Jeter was ready for Miami to end their rebuild and go all in. The lockout continues and players have begun flirting with the idea of playing overseas. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Dodgers plan to extend manager Dave Roberts ahead of the season's start. Roberts has been wildly successful during his 6 years in the position. How much of this success if he responsible for? Is Roberts a great manager? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Freddie Freeman has been a lifelong Brave and it's hard to imagine him playing elsewhere. However, he's currently a free agent and didn't receive the offer he was looking for from the Braves before the lockout began. Freeman is reportedly looking to sign within 48 hours of the lockout's end, so it will come quickly. Other teams like the Blue Jays and Yankees are interested. Will the Braves pay up,...

Joey Gallo struggled in his short stint with the Yankees in 2021. He came over after the trade deadline to jolt the offense but never really found his footing. Gallo says the shift is partially to blame and that MLB should ban it. Does he have a point? Joe Kelly is a free agent but he's looking to reunite with the Dodgers. The Dodgers could use his services, too. All this on today's episode.

The Rangers are rapidly making their way out of a rebuild. After completing some mega-deals, they have their sights set on winning now. Their plan has taken a slight twist with top 3B prospect Josh Jung undergoing labrum surgery which will sideline him for about 6 months. Josh Reddick will be joining former big leaguers Pablo Sandoval and Keon Broxton on their Mexican League squad. MLB has said re...

Matt Olson is on the Padres' radar. They'll have to trade for him but doing so will mean a hike in their luxury tax bill unless they're able to trade Eric Hosmer and/or Wil Myers. Olson will be a coveted target on the trade market once the transaction freeze lifts. The Cardinals have their eye on the 1B market in anticipation of the universal DH. Who would they bring in to as a 1B/DH alongside Gol...

Oliver Perez will give add one more year to his playing career, but it will take place in Mexico. Perez' career has been built on getting left handed hitters out. He's been quite good add it, which allowed him to play in the big leagues for 19 seasons. Although Spring Training is on hold, teams have began minicamps. We take a look a Tigers minicamp and an update regarding former No. 1 overall pick...

Rollie Fingers has perhaps the most facial hair in baseball history. The well groomed handlebar mustache is his trademark and something he has never been willing to part with. He felt so strongly about it that he declined an ultimatum from the Cincinnati Reds to shave or stay home, which effectively ended his Hall of Fame career. What is the history behind baseball's facial hair policies? All this...

Tommy Pham is open to a position change. He's specifically open to playing first base and welcomes the idea of a reunion with Tampa Bay. Pham has been an outfielder his whole MLB career. Pham's peripheral stats point to him being a bounce-back candidate with the bat this year, and he'll need just that. The Mariners want a big righty bat to play 3B. Could Kris Bryant or Josh Donaldson fill that rol...

The Mets are going all in this year and have already stacked their roster. Starling Marte is their shiny center field new acquisition but Brandon Nimmo might have something to say about that. Could Aaron Judge be entering his final year in Yankee pinstripes? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Winning a Cy Young Award is the ultimate single-season accomplishment a pitcher can have. It means you were the best pitcher in the league. Most teams would want to keep a Cy Young winner, but there have been a few times when pitchers (including future Hall of Famers) were traded in the offseason immediately after winning the award. When and why did this happen? All this on today's episode.

Juan Soto declined a massive extension from the Nationals which was worth 13 years, $350 million. Soto plans to wait until free agency in 3 years where he could earn an even larger payday. Was this a smart play or a risky gamble by the young superstar? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Ryan Zimmerman was the Nationals' first ever draft pick. He was the 4th overall pick of the 2005 draft and made his MLB debut just a few months later. Zimmerman never looked back as he developed into one of the games best third basemen. He was a 2x All-Star, 2x Silver Slugger, World Series champion, and a Gold Glove winner. He is Mr. National. We can expect to see #11 retired by the organization i...

A lot of teams are looking for a shortstop this winter. The big names like Story and Correa will land lucrative deals, but some teams will have to settle for more low-key acquisitions. There is a very good shortstop who might be a great trade candidate and attractive option for teams like the Yankees, Twins, or Angels. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Yu Darvish spent parts of 3 seasons with the Chicago Cubs before he was dealt in a surprising trade with the Padres. Darvish was coming off an outstanding 2020 season where he finished second in NL Cy Young voting. Chicago received 4 prospects in return. Were the Cubs right to "sell high" on Darvish? All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Rays are reportedly open to trading Austin Meadows. Why does Tampa Bay always seem to move great players? We break down the strategy that makes them win despite relatively small resources, and what they could get in return for their top outfielder. All this (and more) on today's episode.

If we define a good starting pitcher as one with 3+ WAR in a season, and homegrown means he was drafted and developed by that team, who was the last good homegrown starting pitcher for each team?

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred addressed the media and provided updates on the state of negotiations. MLB's proposal to the players includes the universal DH and eliminated draft-pick compensation. What does this all mean? Manfred made some eyebrow raising comments about the profitability of owning an MLB team. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Trevor Story reportedly wants to remain at shortstop. The market will ultimately decide that but it does create an interesting twist to his free agent profile and potential suitors. The Rangers are looking to add yet another big bat to their lineup. One specific trade candidate is in their crosshairs. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Trevor Bauer will not face any criminal charges from the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. Bauer was placed on leave for the second half of the 2021 season. Will he be back in 2022? The Cubs are considering bringing back Anthony Rizzo. Pablo Sandoval is taking his talents to Mexico. All this (and more) on today's episode.

We've all heard it from someone: "I could've gone pro if I didn't get hurt". Baseball has its share of players who had elite talent but had their career derailed by injuries. Some of them were so good that they might have made it to the Hall of Fame. Who are they? All this on today's episode.

Jasson Dominguez is a top prospect in the Yankees organization who has been impressing some fans since videos of him appeared on social media a few years now. Dominguez, 19, is now in the minors and is expected to spend a couple more years there polishing up his skills. Some call him the next Mike Trout or Mickey Mantle. His rookie card just sold for a record $474,000. Who is he? All this (and mor...

Adrian Gonzalez has put a bow on his playing career. The former #1 overall pick was one of the most consistent players in baseball and an elite first baseman for multiple teams. Will he be best remembered as a Padre or a Dodger? All this (and more) on today's episode.