Baseball Connection

There's a player in his prime right now who is on pace for a Hall of Fame career but few of us realize it. Yasmani Grandal blasted 2 home runs in his return to the lineup. The White Sox are fully reloaded and ready for the playoffs. Salvador Perez and Whit Merrifield may be stuck in a weak lineup, but they're still getting their numbers. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Yankees have a 12-game win streak and it's their longest since 1961. Chris Sale tossed the third immaculate inning of his career. His return from Tommy John is looking great so far. Can Syndergaard really survive without throwing any breaking balls this year? Strong seasons from Marcus Semien and Juan Soto have flown under the radar. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Orioles suffered a 19-game losing streak, but they finally stopped the bleeding. They ambushed Ohtani for 3 home runs in last night's victory against the Angels. Will Justin Verlander possibly be back for the playoffs? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Yadier Molina will return on a 1-year, $10 million deal next year. It will also be the final season of his career. The Cardinals should bring back Wainwright because it only makes sense. The Padres have fallen on hard times lately. Who will be the odd men out as key Yankees return from injury? Is Harrison Bader a Gold Glove centerfielder? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Travis Shaw made an emphatic return to Boston with a walk-off grand slam. Lance Lynn has been terrific all year and should be a front-runner for AL Cy Young. It's easy to forget how good Giancarlo Stanton is, but he's extremely consistent when he actually plays. Salvador Perez provides tremendous value at the dish but do you realize how rare that is for a catcher? All this (and more) on today's ep...

We take a look at 5 major series coming up this week. It's crunch time for playoff hopefuls. The Yankees look like the Bronx Bombers again and the Dodgers are creeping up the NL West. All this (and more) on today's episode.

With a patented opposite-field blast, Miguel Cabrera became the 28th member of MLB's 500 home run club. Miggy has put together a phenomenal Hall of Fame career, but he's not done yet. Next up: 3,000 hits. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Braves signed Travis d'Arnaud to a two-year, $16 million extension. How good can d'Arnaud be moving forward? Cole Hamels' Dodgers tenure ended before it began. It's probably time for him to retire. After pitching for Team USA in Tokyo, David Robertson is working his way back to the MLB with the Rays. All this (and more) on today's episode.

There's a new angel in the outfield in Anaheim. Brandon Marsh became the first Angels player to hit two triples in the same game since Erick Aybar in 2011. The Yankees finally addressed the glaring flaw in their lineup. Don't look now, but the Reds are just one game out of a playoff spot. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Will Shohei Ohtani mess around and win both a Cy Young and MVP in the same season? We might be witnessing the greatest season of all time. Miguel Cabrera is still looking for his 500th career home run, but he'll get there soon enough. For the second time in his career, Freddie Freeman hit for the cycle. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Six weeks ago, the Red Sox held a 10.5 game lead over the Yankees. That lead is gone. Both teams have gone in opposite directions since the deadline and New York is firmly in the playoff picture again. What other division races are shaping up? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Don't remind the Braves that they're missing multiple star players. Atlanta has seized first place in the NL East. Brandon Crawford is having the best year of his career at age 34. Joey Votto notched his 2000th career hit. Is he a Hall of Famer? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Fernando Tatis Jr. made his return to the lineup but he was playing a new position - right field. Tatis' bat is what truly matters and he showed why. Triston McKenzie gave the Tigers much trouble as he flirted with perfection into the eighth inning. When will Mike Trout return? All this (and more) on today's episode.

You probably never heard of Tyler Gilbert before last night. That's because he had only thrown 3 innings in his career. Gilbert tossed a no-hitter in his first career start, becoming the first D-Backs pitcher to do so at home. After a 2 year gap between appearances, Chris Sale made his return from Tommy John surgery. The Yankees and White Sox played another thriller. All this (and more) on today's...

It's been a great MLB season so far. After missing a normal experience in 2020, we're glad to have a full regular season back. Which players or teams have been the biggest surprises so far?

The Yankees and White Sox played a game in an Iowa cornfield. It was a few years in the making, but the whole ordeal was a huge success. Tim Anderson sent the White Sox home with a walk-off home run to end an exciting night of baseball and fanfare. Was this the game of the year?

Adam Wainwright turns 40 at the end of this month, but that hasn't stopped him from turning in vintage performances. Wainwright threw a complete game shutout on just 88 pitches against Pittsburgh. Miguel Cabrera hit career home run #499. Chris Davis announced his retirement. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Mets expect to use Noah Syndergaard as a reliever when he returns. They hope he'll be back some time next month. Will they be in the playoff picture by then? If you haven't seen it already, check out Trea Turner's smooth slide into home plate. Salvador Perez homered twice as the Royals put a pause on the Yankees' hot streak.

Bradley Zimmer's 471 foot blast punctuated a big win for the Indians over the Reds. It may have seemed like just another game, but the victory meant Cleveland would retain the Ohio Cup for another year. Luis Robert joined in on the White Sox fun in his return to the lineup. Is Lewis Brinson finally breaking out? All this (and more) on today's episode.

In just a week, the AL and NL East standings have been shaken up. The Red Sox and Mets have been knocked down while the Phillies, Yankees, and Blue Jays keep climbing up. They've been winning all year long, but the White Sox lineup is getting even better. Luis Robert makes his return tonight. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Fernando Tatis Jr. was seen taking outfield reps over the past couple of days. The Padres might be considering playing him there to protect his ailing shoulder. Brock Holt showed us what a 31 mph eephus looks like. The Tigers extended Jonathan Schoop. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Japan won the Gold medal for baseball at the Olympics. Although fans weren't in attendance, they did it with pride on their home soil. Ramon Laureano tested positive for PEDs and has been suspended for 80 games. It's a big blow, but Starling Marte's walkoff HR reminded the A's they still have one of the best centerfielders in baseball. The Dodgers have activated Trea Turner. Who will be the odd ma...

Could Yadier Molina return for yet another season next year? That's what he's looking to do. Luke Voit led the MLB in home runs last year and has been an excellent player ever since he joined the Yankees. However, New York still tried to trade him. Anthony Rendon will miss the rest of the year due to hip surgery. Unfortunately for the Angels, their key players keep getting hurt. All this (and more...

The Yankees have been hot lately. Much of it has been due to Anthony Rizzo, who's been on a tear since joining the team over the last 6 games. Max Scherzer made his Dodgers debut and looked vintage. Carlos Correa won this round of his beef with Joe Kelly. George Springer's consistent power and on-base skills make the Blue Jays lineup even more lethal. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Astros were met with a raucous environment at Dodger Stadium, but they came through with a victory. It was the largest crowd at any MLB game this year. Akil Baddoo and Jonathan India continue to show poise as young leadoff hitters with a lot of promise. MadBum twirled a gem against the Giants, which just feels weird. All this (and more) on today's episode.