Baseball Connection

Several players had their options for 2021 declined by their ballclubs. Some of these players include Ryan Braun, Jon Lester, Carlos Santana, and Chris Archer. Where could each of these players land? Has Ryan Braun played his last MLB game? All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Chicago White Sox have hired Tony La Russa to be their next manager. Chicago now has World Series talent and ambitions, so adding a Hall of Fame manager is a logical next step. Will La Russa be able to mesh with a young ballclub? Just a few days after his season-long suspension ended, AJ Hinch was hired to be the Tigers' next manager. All this (and more) on today's episode.

What should each NL team focus on this offseason? There are many strong options on the free agent and trade markets this year. Fresh off a World Series victory, could the Dodgers pull off another blockbuster? Look for the Cardinals to add an impact bat. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Every team can improve in some way. How will the Astros deal with the fact that all 3 of their outfielders are free agents? Will the Angels finally get a front-line starter? Let's take a look at every American League team's offseason needs.

The LA Dodgers have won the World Series. After falling just short over the past few years, their 32-year drought is over. Corey Seager took home World Series MVP honors. Did Kevin Cash make a mistake by pulling Blake Snell too early? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Joc Pederson and Brusdar Graterol have played well this postseason, but they could easily be watching the World Series from home. After all, both players were involved in trades that were called off last winter. We take a look back at the events that almost landed Pederson in Anaheim and nearly prevented Graterol from leaving Minnesota.

Clayton Kershaw led the Dodgers to a Game 5 victory in the World Series. Kershaw would record 6 strikeouts on his way to passing Justin Verlander on the all-time (playoff) strikeouts list. The Dodgers are one win away from a World Series title. All this on today's episode.

The Rays got a walk off victory in a bizarre series of events to end Game 4 of the World Series. The Dodgers' defensive lapse looked like something from a Little League game, but did Dave Roberts mismanage the bullpen yet again? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Walker Buehler continued his impressive postseason with another dominant outing. The young ace racked up 10 strikeouts over 6 innings of 1-run ball in the Dodgers' World Series Game 3 victory. Randy Arozarena hit his 8th HR o the playoffs and set the rookie record for most hits in a postseason. All this on today's episode.

The 2020 Gold Glove award finalists have been announced. We take a look at the competition for each position in each league. There are a lot of potential first-time winners and some familiar faces.

Led by 2 home runs off the bat of Brandon Lowe, the Tampa Bay Rays have evened the World Series at 1-1. Blake Snell gave a solid start, but it was the Rays bullpen that held things together. The Dodgers tried pitching a bullpen game, but it didn't go so well. Randy Arozarena and Cory Seager continue to lead the offensive narrative. All this (and more) on today's episode.

It was the Dodgers' trio of MVPs that led the way in a World Series Game 1 victory. Betts homered and stole two bases, Bellinger homered, and Kershaw pitched 6 strong innings. Tyler Glasnow was hit around quite a bit for Tampa Bay. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The World Series is here. The Rays will take on the Dodgers in the Fall Classic which begins tonight. What should we expect and who has the advantage in each facet of the game?

The Dodgers have won the NL Pennant. They are going back to the World Series after winning three games in a row. A strong night for the bullpen and some timely home runs led LA to victory in Game 7. Corey Seager was named NLCS MVP. Is this finally their year?

The Tampa Bay Rays will play in the World Series. After holding off a pesky Astros ballclub in seven games, the Rays await the winner of the Braves-Dodgers Game 7 matchup. All this on today's episode.

The Houston Astros are looking to become just the second team to ever rally from an 0-3 series deficit and win. Can they do it? The Dodgers showed that they have plenty of life left. We take a look ahead to what will be an exciting night of baseball. All this on today's episode.

Bryse Wilson turned in a sharp outing for the Braves, delivering six innings of one-run ball in his postseason debut. He was backed by Marcell Ozuna's monster night at the dish that featured two home runs. Clayton Kershaw's postseason struggles continue. Carlos Correa's walk-off home run forced a Game 6 in the ALCS. All this on today's episode.

The Dodgers hit their way back into the series with an offensive onslaught in Game 3 of the NLCS. LA scored 11 runs in the 1st inning on their way to a 15-3 victory over Atlanta. The Dodgers look to tie up the series with Kershaw taking the ball in Game 4. The Astros avoided elimination with a Game 4 victory over the Rays. Still down 3-1, Houston will need to keep their foot on the gas. Can they d...

Ian Anderson still has not surrendered a run in the postseason. Less than two months into his big league career, Anderson continued to deal on the biggest stage with 4 shutout innings against the Dodgers. The Rays are one win away from the World Series. All this on today's episode.

Joe Morgan, a first ballot Hall-of-Famer, passed away at the age of 77. Morgan was a key piece of Cincinnati's Big Red Machine in the 1970s and a well-known voice on ESPN for two decades. The Rays took a 2-0 series lead over the Astros. Max Fried led the way with 6 innings of 1-run ball as the Braves took Game 1 over the Dodgers. All this on today's episode.

The Rays have a real weapon at the back of their bullpen. After throwing two strong innings against the Yankees just two days prior, Castillo delivered a give-out save for the Rays in their Game 1 ALCS victory over the Astros. What makes him so unhittable? All this (and more) on today's episode.

We preview the ALCS and NLCS as we take a dive into both matchups on paper. The Astros will likely have to rely on their stout offense again. What can the Braves do to tame the Dodgers? All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Rays are going to the ALCS. Mike Brosseau's 8th inning home run gave the Rays a thrilling victory over their rival Yankees. Brosseau's blast came on a 100 mph fastball - the 10th pitch of a gritty at-bat. It was Brosseau's first at-bat against Aroldis Chapman since Chapman threw a 101 mph at Brosseau's head earlier this season. All this on today's episode.

The Braves and Dodgers swept through their Division Series matchups. They will meet in the NLCS which begins on Monday. The Yankees forced a win-or-go-home Game 5 against the Rays. Who has the upper hand? All this on today's episode.

Cody Bellinger and the Dodgers held off a Padres comeback attempt in Game 2. The reigning NL MVP hit a homer and robbed one as well to lead LA to victory. The Rays now stand one win away from the ALCS. Will the Bronx Bombers bite back? All this (and more) on today's episode.