Baseball Connection

Andrew McCutchen joined the 2000 hit club. Gunnar Henderson hit a mammoth blast onto Eutaw Street, continuing his strong month of June. The Marlins are playing winning baseball in 2023. Comeback wins, one-run wins... you name it. There's a different vibe in Miami this year. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Rays have won 7th straight. Not even the next-best team in baseball (Rangers) could slow them down on Friday. Will Brennan delivered a walk-off victory for the Guardians in the 14th inning. Atlanta has a steady stream of young talent. AJ Smith-Shawver is next in line. Pay attention to Corbin Carroll because he might mess and win MVP. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Jose Ramirez hit three home runs in Thursday's victory over the Red Sox, including his #200 for his career. Who's the better team right now: Rangers or Rays? We'll find out this weekend as baseball's two best teams square off. Pete Alonso already has 22 home runs this season, but he'll now be sidelined for some time. Alonso has been placed on the injured list after taking a 97 mph fastball to the wrist. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Elly De La Cruz made his MLB debut and showcased his electric power & speed combination. Cincinnati is suddenly a hotbed of young MLB talent. Marcus Semien has hit his way into the MVP conversation - a 25-game hit streak helps. Jacob deGrom will be getting Tommy John surgery and is out for the season. Alek Manoah has been demoted to rookie ball. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Reds top LHP prospect made threw 6 innings of one-hit ball in his MLB debut. Cincinnati has a steady stream of elite prospects making their way to the majors this season. Alek Manoah finished third in the AL Cy Young voting last year. This year, he's sporting a 6+ ERA. What happened? Luis Arraez rakes. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Sophomore slumps are common. Jonathan India dealt with one last year, but he's back in strong form this season. India's solid play means the Reds won't consider trading him this year. Key prospects have been called up in recent weeks. Reds LHP Andrew Abbott and Braves RHP AJ Smith-Shawver are the latest arms to watch for. Luis Urias and Willy Adames will return to the Brewers lineup in a few days. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Yankees and Dodgers squared off to open a weekend series in LA. Mookie Betts and Clayton Kershaw led the way in the opening game. The Dodgers poured on the runs and Kershaw went 7 strong innings. Chris Bassitt made his return to Citi Field in a grand fashion, outdueling Justin Verlander before flying home for the birth of his child. Bartolo Colon has officially retired. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Bo Bichette and Matt Chapman homered and Kevin Gausman racked up 11K's as the Blue Jays cruised to a complete team victory. Chris Sale left his start after a velocity drop. The Red Sox await results of his left shoulder MRI. Don't look now, but the D-Backs are in first place in the NL West. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The calendar has flipped to June and the season is in full swing. It's time to pay attention to division leaders. The Texas Rangers are for real this year. Red shortstop Matt McLain has swung a hot bat through his first two weeks in the majors. Ohtani and Trout combined for 3 mammoth blasts in Chicago as the Angels maintain their strong play. All this (and more) on today's episode.

There were a few big names returning the MLB action on Monday, including Liam Hendriks, Michael Soroka, and Royce Lewis. Aaron Judge's MVP skills were on full display yet again as he homered twice and robbed a HR in Seattle. Marcus Stroman tossed a one-hit shutout against the best team in baseball. All this (and more) on today's episode.