Like a fine wine, Justin Verlander seems to get better with age. JV threw his 3rd no-hitter yesterday, and he is currently in line to win the American League's pitching Triple Crown. Carlos Carrasco overcame a 3-month battle with leukemia, and returned to action for the Indians last night. Cookie is the heart and soul of the Indians rotation, and will be a key piece for them as they make a playoff push. Gavin Lux is getting the call to the big leagues; look for the Dodgers' top prospect to hit well right out of the gate. All this (and more), plus a full recap of every game.

Mike Trout recorded his 200th stolen base, making him the youngest player to join the 200-200 (200 steals and 200 homers) club. He did it 325 days younger than Barry Bonds did, but is Trout actually better than Bonds? The Twins broke the MLB single-season home run record, and they still have a month left. Cavan Biggio is rounding into form, as he's found a balance between his strong plate discipline while staying aggressive. Wilson Ramos extended his hit streak to 24 games - the longest since Freddie Freeman's in 2016. All this (and more), plus a full recap of every game!

Many high-powered lineups nowadays feature elite hitters at the leadoff spot, such as Mookie Betts and George Springer. Both players led their teams to victories yesterday, but is it apt to view them as similar offensive players? We know all about Yelich vs. Bellinger for the NL MVP, but could guys like Anthony Rendon or Bryan Reynolds carve out a legitimate case? All this (and more), plus a full recap of every game!

The Cubs swept the Mets behind Victor Caratini's 2 home runs off Jacob deGrom. Looking at the number, he's really filled in nicely during Willson Contreras' absence.Kevin Newman had his second 4-hit game of the week, as the Pirates continue to catch a glimpse of their future core. Hyun-Jin Ryu is feeling the dog days of August, but he's human after all. His ERA has "ballooned" to a 2.35 - something that his peripheral stats have foreshadowed all year. Rougned Odor is basically playing for his job at this point; the Rangers expect more production out of 2B, and they have a young kid (Nick Solak) waiting in the wings who could replace him. All this (and more), plus a full recap of every game!

Gerrit Cole recorded his 15th double-digit strikeout game of the season, becoming the first Astros player to ever do so. The Rays have their hands full with the Astros' three-headed monster this week, and probably can't wait to leave Houston. Xander Bogaerts hit two home runs for the Red Sox yesterday, as he reached the 30 HR and 100 RBI milestone. Xander is the first Red Sox shortstop to achieve this feat since Nomar in 1998. Is Xander the best offensive shortstop in the MLB? All this (and more), plus a full recap of every game!

Aaron Judge hit his 100th career home run, becoming the 3rd fastest player to do it. At age 27, Judge needs to stay healthy in order to build an impressive resume on the all-time home run list. The talent is undeniably there, but he just needs to avoid injuries to put up those big numbers. Tyler Rogers made his big-league debut throwing submarine pitches for the Giants in a clean 1-2-3 inning. His twin brother, Taylor got a save for the Twins on the same night. Peter Alonso hit his 42nd home run of the year, and now holds the Mets single-season record. All this (and more), plus a full recap of every game.

After being let go by the Mariners last spring, Mike Ford was further determined to prove himself. He got his revenge last night, as he blasted two home runs against the Mariners. Ford's big bat has been on display lately, as he's been the "next man up" in line for the Yankees. Sean Rodriguez was booed by his own crowd, but those boos turned into cheers as he delivered his 4th career walk-off homerun. Philadelphia is a very tough place to play, and any player (home or visiting) is fair game for their fans' criticism. Ryan McMahon hit a walk-off blast for the Rockies, as they ended their losing streak while also ending the Braves' win streak. All this (and more), plus a full recap of every game!

In the midst of a resurgent season, Josh Donaldson has lived up to his nickname. The Bringer of Rain blasted two more home runs yesterday as the Braves swept the Nats. Donaldson still has it, and he's been a huge part of the Braves' success. The Nationals continue to score runs with their potent lineup, led by Anthony Rendon. In a contract year, Rendon is having the best season of his career. Look for him to be paid handsomely this winter. Jonathan Villar became just the sixth Oriole to join the 20-20 club. Many seem to have forgotten, but the former NL stolen base champion brings value at the plate and on the basepaths. All this (and more), plus a full recap of every game!

Pete Alonso has tied the Mets franchise record for home runs in a season (41). His blast last night, also put him past the 100-RBI mark, as Alonso is cementing his case for the NL Rookie of the Year. He'll now set his sights on Aaron Judge's MLB rookie record of 52 home runs. Kenley Jansen flashed some of his old stuff, as he held on to secure a big save in what's been a tumultuous season for him. Stephen Vogt received a warm welcome in his return to Oakland, and he hit a 3-run blast for the Giants as the won the opening game of the Bay Bridge Series. All this (and more), including a recap of every game!

Players' Weekend began last night, as the MLB encourages players to put their personalities on display. Jack Flaherty kept dealing for the Cardinals. He honored his late friend Tyler Skaggs, with an outstanding pitching performance. The Marlins used a seven-run inning to fight their way back in a slugfest over the Phillies. Jacob deGrom homered and threw a gem, but that wasn't enough for the Mets. All this (and more) on today's episode!