Gerrit Cole has agreed to a 9-year, $324 million deal with the Yankees. The Yankees get their guy, and this signing just might put them over the top. It's worth noting that the Yankees have been trying to acquire Gerrit Cole since 2008 when they selected him in the first round of the draft out of high school. They also tried to trade for him a few years ago but were outbid by the Astros. Cole's contract has an opt-out clause after 5 years.... Could he make even more money? All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Detroit Tigers selected Andre Lipcius in the 3rd round of the 2019 Draft largely because he has a great bat. Andre starred at the University of Tennessee, where he majored in nuclear engineering. Having supportive teammates, like his twin brother, helped him balance a tough major with his ambition of becoming a Major Leaguer. Having an affinity for math and developing it since an early age helps too. What does Andre believe will most help him adapt to pro ball and make his way to Detroit? What factors contributed to a power stroke that helped him launch 17 home runs in his final college season? Having led Tennessee back to the NCAA Tournament last year, is their program ready to take the next step? All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Atlanta Braves won the NL East with a record of 97-65. The Braves are leading the charge when it comes to showcasing baseball's young talent. Acuna and Albies create the best 1-2 punch in baseball, and they'll be around for the better part of the next decade. Soroka is one of the best pitchers in the game, Freddie Freeman is a perennial All-Star at 1B, and Josh Donaldson can still bring the rain. The fun doesn't stop there because the Braves have more elite prospects on the way. All this (and more) on today's episode.

If you want offense, look no further than the 2019 Minnesota Twins. The Twins set a record with a MLB-leading 307 home runs. Eight players had 20+ home runs.... The list of Twins players who had stellar offensive accomplishments is quite long. If they clean up their infield defense, add starting pitching depth, and welcome elite prospects like Alex Kiriloff and Brusdar Graterol, the Twins will be a problem once again in 2020. All this on today's episode.

Low payroll? No problem. The Tampa Bay Rays won 96 games in 2019 with the fifth lowest payroll in baseball. They have cracked the code on how to find hidden gems and extract value from their players. The Rays had one of the best pitching staffs in baseball - and they only had a couple traditional starters for most of the year. They play matchups as well as anyone and may have championed a new-school approach to the game. They're armed with a deep farm system and young talent around the field. Don't sleep on the Rays. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Hot Stove is blazing. Is it fair to say Zack Wheeler is no more than a #3 starter? Moustakas finally got his payday. Thanks to great changeup command, Cole Hamels is somehow surviving despite losing a few ticks on his fastball. The Rays and Padres have completed a trade swapping Tommy Pham and Hunter Renfroe. The Yankees have a history of spending big money on free agents, but that hasn't been the case in recent years. Will they break that trend to sign Gerrit Cole? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Baseball is growing on an international stage. Mariners organization LHP Adam Macko knows a lot about that. From Slovakia to Ireland to Canada, baseball has been the common factor that allowed him to adapt to different cultures and languages. It turns out that baseball movies can be very effective resources for learning English. What's it like developing into a top draft pick while dealing with restrictions of cold climate? Is emulating certain pitchers' mechanics effective? All this (and more) on today's episode.

For the second straight year, the Oakland A's won 97 games. A lot of things went right for Oakland this year, and they project to keep doing it. We could see a shift in power in the AL West as soon as next year. With an impressive crop of homegrown talent, and more on the way, Oakland is a budding juggernaut. Marcus Semien's breakout season came after the A's showed much faith in him over the years. Will they cash in on that investment and trade him? All this (and more) on today's episode.

As a catcher in the Cincinnati Reds organization, Luke Berryhill is already pretty good with his hands. Off the field, he uses those hands to play the guitar. Smooth chords coupled with a good voice form Luke's talent for country music, something that just goes well with baseball. On the field, what are some ways Luke looks to add value as a catcher in today's game? Which of his tools might help him advance the most? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Yorvis Torrealba is working to complete his journey back to Coors Field. He spent a lot of time there as a youngster when his dad (Yorvit Torrealba) played for the Rockies. Yorvis describes what it was like brushing shoulders with guys like Matt Holiday, Todd Helton, and Carlos Gonzalez during the famous '07 World Series run. Yorvis describes his path to becoming a College World Series champion himself. After overcoming a scary kidnapping incident as a child in Venezuela, Yorvis finds himself in the midst of a journey he's always dreamed of. Could he possibly go yard off his good friend Jesus Luzardo? All this (and more) on today's episode.