Baseball Connection

Bryce Harper underwent Tommy John Surgery. He is expected to return to DH duties around mid-season in 2023 with a possible return to right field by season-end. This opens up playing time for some of the lesser-known Phillies outfielders. The Twins have made multiple offers to Carlos Correa. What will it take to bring him back to Minnesota? The Brewers are looking to extend Willy Adames. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Phillies have signed Dave Dombrowski (President of Baseball Operations) to a contract extension that will keep him in Philadelphia through 2027. The Angels acquired Hunter Renfroe to bolster their outfield. Albert Pujols and Justin Verlander each won Comeback Player of the Year. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Mariners have their eye on Gleyber Torres. The Yankees should entertain such a trade because they have plenty of middle-infield talent coming up through the minors already. The Padres are interested in Jose Abreu to fill their vacancy at 1B. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Cody Bellinger won NL MVP just three years ago. Now he's a free agent after being let go by the Dodgers. Is this the biggest fall from grace we've seen in recent memory? Aaron Judge will have plenty of suitors this winter. It seems like the Dodgers are ready to spend big for Judge. Jacob deGrom is a free agent this winter. Can the Mets keep him? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Justin Verlander and Sandy Alcantara were unanimous Cy Young winners in the AL and NL, respectively. Verlander takes home his third Cy Young and Alcantara wins his first. Sandy is the third Dominican-born pitcher to win the award. After 12 brilliant years in the MLB, Paul Goldschmidt has finally won the NL MVP. Aaron Judge won AL MVP and the timing couldn't be any more perfect. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Julio Rodriguez is the 2022 American League Rookie of the Year. Michael Harris II is the 2022 National League Rookie of the Year. Who else was in the running and what makes each player so special?

Awards Week is upon us. We'll find out about the Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, Cy Young and MVP results this week. We know who some of the winners will be but a few question remain? Who will take home NL Rookie of the Year? A strong case can be made for either Braves teammate, Michael Harris or Spencer Strider. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Clayton Kershaw will return to LA on a one-year deal for 2023 worth approximately $20 million. It comes as no surprise. Kershaw is still effective when healthy but we can't expect him to be durable anymore. Justin Verlander declined his player option and has become a free agent. Houston should want him back. Winning gets expensive over time and the Braves are seeing that now. All this (and more) on today' episode.

The Braves have traded Jake Odorizzi to the Rangers in exchange for LHP Kolby Allard. Both teams are hoping for upside in each player. Aaron Judge & Paul Goldschmidt won the Hank Aaron Awards in the AL and NL, respectively. The Hank Aaron Award is given to the best offensive performer in each league. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Red Sox say want to bring Xander Bogaerts back but a reunion seems unlikely given Bogaerts' likely asking price. Correa, Swanson, and Turner are other elite shortstops on the market this winter. The Angels GM has said they won't trade Shohei Ohtani this offseason Who are the finalists for each major award? All this (and more) on today's episode.