Baseball Connection

There's a superstar out there who doesn't get much attention anymore. He's putting up elite numbers and has proven to be very durable. Who stole DJ LeMahieu's powers. The Astros long-awaited return to LA is finally here. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Kumar Rocker and the Mets did not reach an agreement on a contract. The Mets initially offered $6 million but then rescinded it after reviewing Rocker's post-draft medical exam. This tarnishes the Mets overall draft because their strategy did not account for this scenario. Rocker will not be returning to Vanderbilt, so he'll have to find another path to professional baseball.

After four games without a home run, the Giants' bats came back with a vengeance. They cranked 5 home runs in a victory against the Astros. Anthony Rizzo has hit the ground running in New York. Is he the piece that's been missing from the Yankees all along? George Springer showed the Toronto faithful what he's all about. All this (and more) on today's episode.

We just experienced the busiest trade deadline in recent memory. The Cubs & Nationals cleaned house, the Yankees & Blue Jays are alive, the White Sox are scary, and the Braves loaded up on outfielders. By the way, Joey Votto is reminding us that he's a future Hall of Famer. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Dodgers stunned the baseball world by executing a blockbuster deal to bring Max Scherzer and Trea Turner to LA. The Dodgers have an embarrassment of riches and are the clear-cut favorites to win it all. The deadline is just hours away. Will Kris Bryant remain a Cub? Who will land Jose Berrios? All this (and more) on today's episode.

In less than a day, the Yankees may have resurrected their season. They acquired both Joey Gallo and Anthony Rizzo, both of whom will add balance to their righty-heavy lineup. The Dodgers traded for Danny Duffy, the Blue Jays got Brad Hand, and many more deals around the league. All this on today's episode.

Starling Marte is off the market. The A's traded for Marte in exchange for Jesus Luzardo. It's a 1-for-1 swap and shows that Oakland is going for it. We could see Max Scherzer on the move very soon. Plenty of trades to discuss and more will be on the way. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Ohtani did double duty for the Angels last night as he chipped in a stolen base, RBI, and 7 innings of one-run ball. The AL MVP is his to lose. Andrew McCutchen's 8th career walkoff homer sent the Phillies home happy. How do the Mariners have such a good record? Javier Baez and Amir Garrett don't like each other. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Adam Frazier has been traded to San Diego. The left-handed hitting All-Star second baseman will bring more balance to the Padres lineup. Does this mean Eric Hosmer is on the move? Byron Buxton rejected the Twins' lowball contract offer. The Yankees had another late-inning meltdown. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Patrick Sandoval was two outs away from a no-hitter in the Angels close 2-1 win over the Twins. He's developed into a solid rotation piece for the Angels and will continue improving. Framber Valdez tossed 6 no-hit innings for the Astros. Fernando Tatis entered the 30/20 club in just 82 games played this season. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Rafael Devers has enjoyed hitting against the Yankees this year. He added two homers last night (the 99th and 100th of his career) in another rivalry win. Tyrone Taylor ignited the Milwaukee faithful with his first career grand slam. Nelson Cruz looks comfortable already. More help is on the way for the Mets. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Cleveland Indians will have a new name next year. They'll be called the Guardians. What are your thoughts on the new name? Nelson Cruz is now in Tampa Bay and Rich Hill is a Met. The Yankees bullpen had another epic meltdown. Did the Dodgers get robbed in last night's loss to the Giants? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Trades are starting to occur as we stand just over a week away from the deadline. The Reds stumbled out of the gate in the second half and it just got worse. Nick Castellanos suffered a wrist microfracture which could sideline him for a few weeks. Did Yermin Mercedes really retire? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Can James Kaprelian become the ace Oakland needs to reach the next level in October? Will Adames started hitting for power all of a sudden. The Brewers aren't complaining. Will Smith's walkoff HR sealed a victory over San Francisco. It's going to be a tight 3-team race out west. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Just two months after etching his name in the record books, Spencer Turnbull's season is officially over. Turnbull will undergo Tommy John surgery and even his 2023 season is in jeopardy. With all the talent they've acquired in recent years, the Tigers are shaping up to be a good team very soon. Luis Robert is on his way back to the White Sox and they're gearing up for a World Series push. What sh...

The Mets survived an early meltdown and six run deficit against the Pirates and salvaged the series finale in Pittsburgh. How exactly did the Pirates score 3 runs on a swinging bunt? The Angels called up Brandon Marsh. Is he their center fielder of the future? Starling Marte declined a contract extension from the Marlins so we could see him traded over the next 1.5 weeks. All this (and more) on to...

The Padres-Nationals game was suspended in the 6th inning due to a shooting that occurred outside the ballpark. It was a scary moment as many people weren't sure where the shots were coming from. The Pirates saw their largest home crowd of the season and Jacob Stallings sent them home happy with a walk-off grand slam. A fan threw a ball at Alex Verdugo during the Yankees rain-soaked victory over B...

Jed Lowrie turned around a 101 mph fastball from Emmanuel Clase and deposited it into the bleachers, giving the A's a walk-off victory to open the second half of their season. There was another cycle at Nats Park, but this time it was by an opposing player, Jake Cronenworth. Eduardo Rodriguez looked sharp as the Red Sox improved to 7-0 against the Yankees this season. All this (and more) on today'...

After being banished from their home for parts of two seasons, the Blue Jays will finally play in Toronto on July 30. The Canadian federal government has granted them a National Interest Exemption. The Cubs are selling. They shipped Joc Pederson to Atlanta and are now dangling Kris Bryant and Craig Kimbrel. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Red Sox are calling in reinforcements for the second half. Top prospects Jarren Duran and Tanner Houck will join the team in New York to open the second half. Chris Sale is coming back too. He looked strong in his first rehab start. Jarred Kelenic is being recalled to the big leagues. Will he hit enough this time? All this (and more) on today's episode.

We saw a bit of everything during the All-Star Game. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. took home MVP honors. The game had quite an international flavor to it and the American League extended their winning streak to 8. All this on today's episode.

All-Star lineups are out. MLB knows what it's doing by centering Ohtani and Tatis Jr. in the spotlight. Max Scherzer will make his 4th career All-Star Game start. Is he going to be a Hall of Famer when it's all said and done? Cole Hamels is hosting a tryout this week. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Pirates shocked many by taking Henry Davis with the #1 pick in the 2021 MLB Draft. Davis is the real deal though and should make it up the ranks quickly. That pick did shake things up though. Where did others land? Pete Alonso defended his HR Derby crown and he made it look easy. All this on today's episode.

Ronald Acuna Jr. has torn his ACL and will undergo season-ending surgery. It's a massive blow to both the Braves and baseball in general. Gerrit Cole made an emphatic return to Houston, tossing a complete game shutout. Christian Yelich was ejected after a judgement call at first base. Should he have been called out? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Eloy Jimenez has begun a rehab assignment and should be back with the White Sox within the next month. It will be a welcome addition for the injury-riddled squad as they still have deep postseason ambitions. A Lindor grand slam paced the Mets in a 13-run outburst. The Yankees returned to Houston for the first time since the '19 ALCS. All this (and more) on today's episode.