Baseball Connection

LaMonte Wade loves hitting in the 9th inning this year. He delivered yet another late-game RBI to push the Giants to victory against the Padres. The Dodgers are only 1 game behind in the NL West. Name a better duo than Giancarlo Stanton and screaming home runs. The Cardinals notched the 10th straight victory and are now squarely in the 2nd Wild Cad spot. All this (and more) on today's episode.

With the season winding down, let's take some time to appreciate the strong rookie performances we've been seeing this year. Jonathan India is locked in on the NL Rookie of the Year award, but the AL race isn't as clear. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Most of this year's division leaders hold a commanding lead, so we're shifting more attention towards Wild Card races now. Luis Severino has been activated from the injured list. It's been almost 2 years since we last saw him pitch. Can he recapture his old form for the Yankees? Anthony Gose has been called up by the Indians - as a pitcher! Remember him? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis had a loud confrontation in the dugout. Machado appeared to be yelling at Tatis for dwelling too long on a called third strike. Padres manager, Jayce Tingler, backed Machado after the game. The Brewers became the latest team to punch a playoff ticket. Stop us if you've heard this before: the Rays are calling up a top prospect. Shane Baz will make his MLB debut on M...

When Brett Phillips breaks out the airplane, you can be sure a big moment just happened. Phillips' walk-off 3 run HR pulled the Rays closer to an AL East division title. The Cardinals laid low all summer, but they've snagged a wild card position thanks to consistent contributions from veterans and young players alike. Is Tyler O'Neill their next big name? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Bryce Harper has almost single-handedly kept the Phillies in the playoff hunt - or at least it seems so. Ryan Mountcastle has shown great power in his rookie year. He's a young piece the Orioles can build with moving forward. The home run race has gotten crowded. Will it be Salvy, Vlad, Ohtani, or someone else?

Starling Marte leads MLB in batting average, but he can't win a batting title this year. How is this possible? Marte qualifies on an MLB-wide basis but not on an AL or NL basis alone. We discuss the mechanics of this quirky rule.

A day after the Giants became the first team to clinch a playoff spot, the Dodgers did so too. Both teams are still hungry for the division crown. It seems like the Cardinals came out of nowhere, but they're in the playoff picture too. We have a tie atop the AL Wild Card race. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Ryan Braun has formally announced his retirement. Part of a stacked 2005 draft class, Braun quickly made his way to the big leagues and never looked back. He racked up a Rookie of the Year, 6 All-Star nods, 5 Silver Sluggers, and an MVP award. Braun's career did have a controversial episode. How will he be remembered?

Francisco Lindor blasted three home runs en route to the best game of his Mets tenure. Perhaps it was the best game of his entire career. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. his his eyes on the Triple Crown. Max Scherzer notched his 3rd career immaculate inning and his 3,000th career strikeout in a gem for the Dodgers. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Do we care about no-hitters anymore? Of course we do, but it's no surprise that this year's ninth no-hitter hasn't been met with as much excitement as some of the early ones. If you missed it, Byron Buxton is back. Javier Baez has resurrected his season since joining the Mets. It'll pay off handsomely this winter. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Things have gotten very tight in the American League Wild Card race. It's looking like this one might come down to the wire. Kris Bryant made his return to Chicago for the first time as an opposing player. He clearly has a deep love for the city. Max Muncy has become an established and dependable power bat. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Can the Red Sox withstand all these COVID IL stints to their key players? Chris Sale is the latest Red Sox player impacted by the outbreak. Freddie Freeman is in the final year of his contract. He and the Braves have not been able to agree on an extension, which means he is likely to hit free agency this winter. It's hard to imagine Freeman playing anywhere else but anything can happen. All this (...

No one man can single-handedly win a baseball game, but Hunter Renfroe tried his best. Renfroe supplied all of Boston's offense and padded his lead at the MLB outfield assist leader. Wild Card races are getting tight. Derek Jeter and Larry Walker were honored during their Hall of Fame ceremony. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Nobody wants to face the Blue Jays right now. Winner of 6 straight and 9 of their last 10, Toronto is within striking distance of an AL Wild Card spot. Pete Alonso already has 100 career homers. He's the 2nd fastest to reach that mark. Blake Snell is pitching deep into ballgames now. How did that happen? All this (and more) on today's episode.

In their wildest win of the year, the Rays showed us why they lead MLB in comeback victories. Will moving Joey Gallo down in the lineup help the Yankees offense? Max Scherzer isn't slowing down anytime soon, is he? All this (and more) on today's episode.

September has gotten off to a wild start for several clubs around the league. Momentum has totally shifted in playoff races and new heroes are showing up each day. Let's take a dive into the new storylines that have developed in just the past week.

There are several hitters reaching new heights this season. Devers just notched his 100th RBI, Salvy hit his 40th HR, Tatis is leading the NL in HRs, and many more sluggers are putting the league on notice. On the pitching side, we don't pay attention to wins much anymore, but don't tell Julio Urias and the Dodgers. All this (and more) on today's episode.

First it was a game-tying grand slam by Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Next it was a walk-off 3-run blast by Marcus Semien. We walk through the Blue Jays' electric comeback against Oakland. How did the Giants manage to win on a routine groundball to 2B? Sparks flew in Cincinnati as the Tigers and Reds put on a home run derby. All this (and more) on today's episode.

We saw spectacular performances in August. Jose Abreu reminded us why he's the reigning AL MVP, Robby Ray put the Blue Jays on his back, and we discovered a guy named Frank Schwindel. Let's uncover each of the latest Player, Pitcher, and Rookie of the Month winners.

We've entered the final month of the regular season and it's crunch time. Which teams have the toughest remaining schedules? The Giants have held the NL West's #1 spot all summer, but they now have company. Starling Marte is running wild in Oakland. He might be this year's best trade acquisition. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Mets had to resume a game that began back in April and found themselves in a four-run deficit. A late rally and heads-up baserunning from Javier got them the victory. Blake Snell put an exclamation point on his August with 7 no-hit innings against Arizona. The Padres have been waiting all year for this version of Snell. Andrew McCutchen still has pop in his bat these days. All this (and more)...

Vlad Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays will keep things interesting the AL playoff race as we enter the final month. Did you know Robbie Ray has more strikeouts than Gerrit Cole? Will Mike Trout return this season? All this (and more) on today's episode.

We enjoyed a series featuring two of baseball's best names: Yoshi Tsutsugo and Lars Nootbar. Salvador Perez homered in his 5th straight game and seized the record for most HRs by an American League catcher. Have you realized what CJ Cron is doing this month? Are Mets fans and Mets players beefing? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Shohei Ohtani recorded his 20th stolen base of the year, making him the first Angels player with 40 HR and 20 steals in the same season. Age is just a number to Adam Wainwright - he looks vintage out there these days. All this (and more) on today's episode.