Baseball Connection

The Paders lineup is going to get a whole lot scarier in a few weeks. Fernando Tatis Jr. is set to begin his rehab assignment. If all goes well, he'll be back in the Padres lineup later this month. Justin Verlander keeps getting better as the year goes on. He's the favorite for the AL Cy Young. Didi Gregorious and Jackie Bradley Jr. have been released. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The new-look Padres drew their largest crowd of the season. They did not disappoint the fans. Brandon Drury hit a grand slam in his first Padres at bat and Juan Soto reached base three times. San Diego cruised to victory. Luis Castillo is drawing Felix Hernandez comparisons from Mariners personnel. Jose & Jose led the way for Houston. Vin Scully, one of baseball's most iconic announcers, passed away at age 94. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Juan Soto is on the move from DC to San Diego. The Padres sent a massive haul of prospects to the Nationals in exchange for Soto and Josh Bell. What does this move mean for both teams? Will the Padres pay to keep Soto? Several more moves were made at the trade deadline. We dive into the details on today's episodel

The Milwaukee Brewers have traded Josh Hader to the San Diego Padres in exchange for Dinelson Lamet, Taylor Rogers, and two minor leaguers. This is the first time since 2014 that a first-place team (like Milwaukee) has traded away an All-Star. Why did they do it? Trey Mancini is headed to Houston. Frankie Montas and Lou Trivino are now Yankees. The Braves have extended their franchise third baseman Austin Riley with a 10-year, $212 million deal. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Jacob deGrom is set to return to MLB action on Tuesday. The Mets will finally have their lethal 1-2 punch of deGrom and Scherzer. Justin Verlander is pitching like he deserves the Cy Young. Nevermind the fact that he's 39 years old and coming off Tommy John surgery. Aaron Judge hit his 200th career home run and 42nd of the season as he passed Babe Ruth for the home runs hit by a Yankee before August. We may be watching history unfold in New York. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Seattle Mariners have acquired Luis Castillo from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for four minor leaguers. This move immediately gives the Mariners one of the better rotations in baseball. Castillo has performed well in a hitters ballpark, so he'll slot in near the top of the Mariners' rotation. The Red Sox told Xander Bogaerts they don't intend on trading him. The Padres inked Joe Musgrove to a 5-year, $100 million extension. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Yankees have acquired OF Andrew Benintendi from the Royals in exchange for three minor league pitchers. Benintendi will immediately enter the starting lineup, which means less playing time for Joey Gallo. Can the Yankees find a trade partner for Gallo? Julio Rodriguez's go-ahead 3-run blast led the Mariners to victory. J-Rod is running away with the Rookie of the Year.

Expect to see Ian Happ and Willson Contreras traded from the Cubs. Yet another summer of cleaning house on the North side of Chicago. JD Martinez may be playing his final few games with the Red Sox but Bogaerts and Devers aren't going anywhere. Mike Trout is dealing with a rare back injury. Have injuries caught up to the greatest player of this generation? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Bryson Stott's 5-RBI performance led the Phillies to a win over the Braves and snapped a three-game losing streak. Stott has hit home runs in big situations for the Phillies all year. The Orioles defeated the Rays to improve their record to .500. Every team in the AL East now has a .500 record or better. Can Baltimore remain in the playoff picture? All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Cubs secured their first sweep of the season. It probably won't be enough to prevent the front office from being sellers at the deadline but it's a good thing nonetheless. The Blue Jays offense is steamrolling now and the AL East picture looks different. Yermin Mercedes is back in the big leagues, playing for the Giants. All this (and more) on today's episode.