Baseball Connection

And we have yet another no-hitter. Corey Kluber joined in on the fun as he delivered the 6th no-hitter of the season. Kluber's bounce-back season has been a welcome surprise to many. Tony La Russa is defending unwritten rules and we can't say we're surprised. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Spencer Turnbull has delivered the 5th no-hitter of the season. Turnbull came from leading MLB in losses in 2019 to etching his name in the record books. This was the Mariners' second time being no-hit in the past 13 days. How many more no-no's will we see this year? Gavin Lux and the Dodgers have gotten into a groove. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Kevin Pillar took a 94.5 mph fastball to his face last night. He was taken to the hospital for CT scans, but it appears to be a broken nose at the very least. Gerrit Cole broke Corbin Burnes' recent record for most consecutive strikeouts between walks. Cole ran his tally up to 61 K's, although the Rangers tagged him for 5 runs to defeat the Yankees. Shohei Ohtani hit his MLB-leading 13th HR. Shoul...

The Yankees have placed Giancarlo Stanton on the 10-day injured list. This isn't a surprise to most of us as Stanton has constantly battled injuries over the past few years. The Mets placed McNeil and Conforto on the IL as well with hamstring injuries. Noah Syndergaard will be back in action soon - he's starting a rehab assignment at Low-A. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Albert Pujols will stay in Los Angeles. The future Hall of Famer agreed to a deal with the Dodgers for the rest of the season. Pujols will get a real chance to chase his third ring. Vlad Guerrero Jr. hit his 10th homer of the season and continues to show opposite field power. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Jarred Kelenic collected his first MLB hit and HR on the same swing. He also added two doubles and flashed his plus speed. Are the Bryce Harper comparisons fair? Gio Urshela's pinch-hit 3-run HR was the game-deciding blow as the Yankees defeated the Orioles. Aaron Judge added two homers of his own. Judge's numbers are excellent, and you just have to live with the strikeouts. The Nationals pounded...

On a night where the Mariners welcomed two of their top prospects to the big leagues, Zach Plesac had other ideas. Plesac flirted with a no-hitter through 7+ innings as he and the Indians spoiled Seattle's excitement. It's time to stop sleeping on Trevor Rogers. Rogers has been off to an excellent start for Miami and looks like a front-end starter already. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Mets are missing a lot of key pieces, but that hasn't stopped them from rattling off a 7 game win streak. They've come around and should be a force if everyone gets healthy. Gerrit Cole surpassed 1,500 career strikeouts. Zack Wheeler has been everything the Phillies hoped for since they signed him. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Padres will be without a bunch of their key players due to health and safety protocols following positive COVID tests from Tatis and Myers. The A's are preparing to leave Oakland in search of a better ballpark. Gavin Lux's 3-run HR lifted the Dodgers to a much-needed win, as their offense is still trying to bounce back. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Mariners are calling up Jarred Kelenic. He'll join the club on Thursday as they open a four-game series with Cleveland. Kelenic is the Mariners' most highly touted prospect in quite some time and they hope he'll be a key fixture to complete their rebuild. Luke Voit is back and the Yankees need him. Jordan Zimmermann has retired. All this on today's episode.

The Giants may be baseball's biggest surprise so far. They're succeeding in large part due to vintage seasons from their veterans - Belt, Crawford, and Posey. The White Sox didn't give up a run for a whole week. What more can we learn from this week's power rankings? All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Braves were down to their last strike in the bottom of the ninth before Pablo Sandoval delivered a pinch hit homer to tie the game. Atlanta would overcome two more deficits in extra innings to win a thriller over the Phillies. Is Pablo Sandoval the most valuable bench piece in the league? Max Scherzer continues to rack up the K's, Francisco Lindor is getting in a groove, and Adolis Garcia save...

Wade Miley tossed a no-hitter against the Indians. This one came just days after John Means' no-no earlier in the week. It's the fourth no-hitter we've seen already this season. Are we in for a Year of the Pitcher? To the surprise of many, the A's and Red Sox became the first teams to reach 20 wins.

The Angels have designated Albert Pujols for assignment. He'll most likely be released because a trade is unlikely given his $30 million salary. It's strange to see this happen to one of the greatest players of all time. Shohei Ohtani and Jared Walsh have hit so well that the Angels had little playing time to offer Pujols. All this (and more) on today's episode.

John Means threw a no-hitter which was the first of its kind. The only base-runner allowed reached on a dropped third strike. We've already seen three no-hitters this MLB season. What else is in store? Giancarlo Stanton is punishing baseballs again. He's riding an 11-game hit streak and lifting the Yankees to victories. All this (and more) on today's episode.

With no universal DH, pitchers are hitting in National League ballparks this year. Dylan Cease (3-3, double) and Huascar Ynoa (grand slam) had big nights at the dish. The Astros made their first return to New York with fans in the stands since the cheating scandal. Buster Posey has turned back the clock this year. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Mets have fired their hitting coach and assistant hitting coach. This might be a reaction to some of their big names struggling to begin the year. If so, are they overreacting? Dustin May will undergo Tommy John surgery. After missing an entire year, the Minor Leagues have resumed play. Where are the top prospects playing? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Corey Kluber has been great for the Yankees this year. He turned in a vintage outing against the Tigers. The Mets won a thriller over the Phillies after a Rhys Hoskins 3-run HR was overturned by replay. The Dodgers got 15 RBIs from AJ Pollock and Matt Beaty. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Matt Harvey has won three straight starts for the Orioles. He's not the ace from years ago, but he's relearned how to pitch with less velocity and has been an effective fifth starter. The Brewers walked off the Dodgers and are now 6-0 against LA and San Diego. George Springer is finally in the Blue Jays' lineup and he let it be known with 2 homers. All this (and more) on today's episode.

With the first month of the season in the books, we have some surprise division leaders. Will the Giants really stick around the top of the NL East? How did the Royals begin to click all of a sudden? It's still early though. The season is a marathon, not a sprint.

So far this season, the White Sox have somehow found a replacement for the injured Eloy Jimenez. It's Yermin Mercedes, who also leads MLB in hits and batting average. Masterful pitching from Rodon and Cease led Chicago to a doubleheader sweep. Yusei Kikuchi flirted with a no-hitter. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Bryce Harper took a 97 mph fastball to the face. He walked off the field under his own power and shared a positive update after the game. Harper has been outstanding this season and the Phillies need him healthy. Wander Franco wil begin the minor league season in AAA. Willy Adames has struggled offensively, so there's some added pressure on him now. deGrom tossed a gem but lost - again. All this (...

Vlad Jr. left the yard 3 times against the Nationals. That's something his Hall-of-Fame father never did. Gary Sanchez will see reduced playing time from now on. The Yankees got a strong start from Corey Kluber, who looks to be getting more comfortable.

It's been 3 years since we saw him in the big leagues making his first appearances due to Tommy John surgery and a 2020 season opt-out, but Michael Kopech has finally arrived. His stuff looks even better than it did before and he is a real weapon for the White Sox. Jesse Winker has quietly put up strong numbers his whole career. Winker leads the NL in batting average and continues to deliver in bi...

The Orioles snapped the A's win streak at 13 as John Means turned in yet another brilliant outing. Means is a legitimate ace and leads the American League with a 1.50 ERA. Madison Bumgarner allowed no hits in a 7-inning complete game, but it won't count as a no-hitter. Is that fair? Ohtani continues to rake. All this (and more) on today's episode.