Baseball Connection

The Oakland A's are on pace to lose the most games in a single season and the rest of the AL West is feasting on them. The Mariners have had the fourth best winning percentage among AL teams in May. Julio Rodriguez has heated up. Is there a more fearsome foursome than the top half of Atlanta's lineup right now? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Michael Soroka is nearing a return the MLB action for the first time is almost 3 years. Soroka tore his right Achilles twice since last pitching for the Braves. The Arizona Diamondbacks are the National League's surprise team this year. They have elite pitching, speed, and defense. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Grayson Rodriguez's first 10 MLB starts haven't gone well. The Orioles demoted the former top prospect to AAA after Friday night's shellacking from the Rangers. Rodriguez should figure things out and be up in the Majors again soon. The best team in baseball gets a big boost as Tyler Glasnow makes his season debut for the Rays. Soto and Tatis stole the spotlight at Yankee Stadium. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Phillies completed a comeback from a 5-run deficit and beat the D-Backs 6-5 in 10 innings. Zach Neto was playing college baseball one year ago. Today, he's flirting with cycles in the big leagues. The Giants have an on-base machine leading off; not many people have noticed just how good he's been. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Astros won their 8th straight game. They brought out the bats on Monday against Corbin Burnes and the Brewers. Yordan Alvarez led the way with 2 HRs including a grand slam. Freddie Freeman rakes regardless of where he plays. He gave Braves fans a reminder. The Baltimore Orioles have the second best record in baseball. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Ronals Acuna Jr. is the early frontrunner for NL MVP, thanks to his elite power-speed skillset. The new rules have made it easier to steal and Acuna is taking full advantage. The Orioles earned another comeback victory as the AL East continues to be a dogfight. Yandy Diaz and Nolan Gorman stayed hot with HRs. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Freddie Freeman joined the 300 HR and he did it in grand fashion. The Cardinals blasted 7 HRs including 2 each from Willson Contreras and Nolan Gorman. Aaron Judge wrapped up a big series in Toronto where he homered 4 times. Mike Trout's slump is over and we also discuss the Red Sox upcoming visit to a longtime friend in San Diego. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Wednesday featured walk-off hits across the league, including Kyle Tucker hit a walk-off single to give Houston their 4th consecutive win. Danny Jansen (Blue Jays) and Pete Alonso (Mets) blasted walk-off homers. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Rangers prospect Kumar Rocker will be having Tommy John surgery. Rocker's career has been full of twists and turns the early going, but his future remains bright. Justin Verlander was booed off the mound in his Mets home debut as the Rays jumped on him early and often. Aaron Judge silenced boos in Toronto by hitting a huge go-ahead blast in the 8th inning. All this (and more) on today's episode.

A new week brings a new set of Power Rankings. Tampa Bay remains on top but there's been a shakeup. A surprise team joins the Top 5. The Guardians are winning close games - Josh Naylor hit a go-ahead homer in the 8th inning for the third straight game. Ronald Acuna Jr. is playing at an MVP level again. All this (and more) on today's episode.