MLB Morning Lineup Podcast

The Dodgers have won the past two World Series and are not holding back in their pursuit of a threepeat. They landed the consensus No. 1 free agent available this offseason with a four-year, $240 million deal for Kyle Tucker, a source told MLB.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boston has made another big move to bolster its rotation, landing All-Star left-hander Ranger Suárez on a 5-year, $130 million deal. There are still plenty of stars left on the market, but where will they land? Here's the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals dealt 10-time Gold Glover Nolan Arenado to the D-backs in a deal that makes a lot of sense for both sides. Meanwhile, another Marlins pitcher is on the move, as the Yankees acquired Ryan Weathers for four prospects, bringing much-needed rotation depth (and maybe more?) to the Bronx. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We could see dozens of players taking the field this season someday end up in Cooperstown. MLB.com attempted to pick 40, ranging from sure bets to players on the right track to prospects who haven't even reached the big leagues yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The assumption all along was that Alex Bregman would return to Boston. Instead, he pivoted to Chicago on a stunning 5-year deal. Where does that leave the Red Sox? Do they turn to Bo Bichette? And what does the Bregman move do to the overall market? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which teams have the best chance of winning a World Series over the next 10 years? We picked the top 10, taking into account current rosters and farm systems, and the two-time defending champions are unsurprisingly front and center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yesterday was Shohei Ohtani Day for all who celebrate. And, since you're a baseball fan, we're guessing you did. We'll explain, plus detail the 5 ways Ohtani became an even more elite pitcher in 2025. Plus, the latest on the Alex Bregman market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Tucker was the top name when free agency began, and he remains the top name now. He has to sign soon, right? Today, we break down all his options. Plus, Blue Jays fans may have Kazuma Okamoto's daughter to thank for him signing with Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spring Training is only a month away, but several prized players are still available on the market. Which contending teams need to make a splash the most? Let's break it down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The calendar has flipped to 2026 and plenty of moves were made across MLB since our last episode. From two Japanese stars signing with their new clubs to a blockbuster trade involving a 3-time All-Star, we recap the 10 biggest happenings around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the dominance of Skenes and Skubal, the power show put on by the Big Dumper, and the do-not-miss excellence of Shohei and the Dodgers, 2025 truly had it all. In our final podcast of the year, we count down the best in baseball in 2025.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the 2nd time this month, the Mets have signed a Yankees free-agent reliever. First, Devin Williams. Now, Luke Weaver. The Yanks have been unusually quiet, but maybe not for long. Rumors are swirling around them in both the FA and trade markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's break down the free-agent market and the possible ripple effects as the top five available players find teams, and we recap a busy week of transactions for the Braves along with a flurry of agreements involving pitchers yesterday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Phillies made an intriguing move by adding 2023 postseason hero Adolis García on a one-year contract, and we check in on the largely quiet free-agent market for starting pitchers and some new names popping up in trade rumors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Winter Meetings may have ended, but a busy offseason isn't over. A few more names came off the board, including the active saves leader and a versatile veteran who will handle new duties in Queens. Plus, who are the five biggest free agents left? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Winter Meetings now in the rearview mirror, it was fitting that the week's first Schwarbomb was, well, Kyle Schwarber reupping with the Phillies, kickstarting a spate of moves. That was one of Mark Feinsand's 4 big takeaways from Orlando. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Alonso is the latest Mets stalwart to head elsewhere, agreeing to a 5-year, $155 million deal with the Orioles, bringing much-needed thump to Baltimore's lineup. Will the Mets now make a run at some of the top free agents left? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tuesday at the Winter Meetings was electric! There were two blockbuster free-agent signings: Kyle Schwarber returned to the Phils & Edwin Díaz left the Mets for the Dodgers. There also were trades, Team USA news & the White Sox won the Draft Lottery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Alonso is expected at the Winter Meetings today to meet with clubs in person, and Kyle Schwarber is also in high demand as rumors swirled about the top free-agent sluggers on the market during the first day in Orlando. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Kent earned election into the Hall of Fame Class of 2026 per voting by the Contemporary Baseball Era Players Committee. Candidates needed to receive 12 votes on ballots cast by the 16-member committee to earn election and Kent received 14. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Six teams head into 2026 riding at least four straight seasons without a winning record. Yet as Will Leitch notes, there is optimism for the A's, Angels, Nationals, Pirates, Rockies and White Sox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now that Devin Williams is off the board and officially a Met, the market is heating up for Pete Fairbanks, with the Marlins and Tigers checking in on the reliever. Also, the door could be open -- even if just slightly -- for a Freddy Peralta trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The signing of Devin Williams doesn't mean the Mets have moved on from Edwin Díaz. But they aren't alone, with many top teams interested in the free-agent closer. It's all part of a fast-developing reliever market in advance of the Winter Meetings. Intro: 0:00-0:51 Act 1: 0:51-4:18 (The Mets Reliever Debacle) Act 2: 4:36-7:30 (What Relievers are Still on the Market) Act 3: 7:30-9:32 (News Around t...

After seeing their playoff runs fall short of a World Series title, these clubs should be motivated to make some major moves this winter. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince outlines their biggest needs and reacts to the Mets adding Devin Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Leitch has you covered with the moves you missed over the Thanksgiving break, including one of the premier starting pitchers coming off the board. Then it’s time to check in on the free agency rumor mill, focusing in on the biggest bats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices