Baseball Connection

The Baltimore Orioles secured a second straight shutout victory thanks to a big day at the plate from Adley Rutschman and stellar defense from all their outfielders. Rutschman is looking like the elite talent we expected. Dansby Swanson is having a breakout year and the Braves suddenly find themselves in striking distance of the Mets in the NL East. All this (and more) on today's episode.

A night after an 8-RBI performance at the plate, Shohei Ohtani put the Angels on his back yet again - on the mound this time. Ohtani threw 8 scoreless innings with 13 strikeouts to secure a victory against Kansas City. We've never seen anything like this before. Charlie Morton was outstanding and kept the Braves in the ballgame. Atlanta's walk-off victory kept the good times rolling. Aaron Judge keeps added two more home runs to extend his MLB lead. How many will he hit this year? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Lorenzo Cain has been released by the Milwaukee Brewers. Cain is a free agent and can sign with any team but this also might mark the end of his decorated career. Not many 17th round picks go on to become an All-Star, Gold Glove winner, and World Series champion like Cain did. Anthony Rendon is out for the season yet again. This time it's wrist surgery. It looks like the Angels have another regretful mega contract on their books. All this (and more) on today's episode.

ONeil Cruz had a 2022 debut for the ages on Monday night. All his tools were on display as he registered the fastest sprint speed & exit velocity the Pirates have had all year, as well as the fastest infield throw MLB has seen this year. How is the Pirates rebuild coming along anyway? The Braves and Yankees continue to roll. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Seattle Mariners must be happy to see Mike Trout leave town. Trout tormented the Mariners with home runs all weekend long. Trout has blasted 5 HRs in his last 5 games and suddenly finds himself in the midst of the MVP conversation. Can he or Judge stay healthy this year? The Rogers Centre was rocking in Toronto as the Blue Jays completed a huge comeback victory over the Yankees. Oneil Cruz, the 6'7" shortstop and top Pirates prospect, is set to make his MLB debut. All this (and more) on today's episode.

There are a lot of active players who's fathers also played in the MLB. In the spirit of Father's Day, let's take a look at a lineup made entirely of active MLB sons and another lineup made entirely of MLB fathers. Who would win?

Adam Wainwright and Michael Wacha were a 1-2 punch for the Cardinals back in 2013 during their World Series run. They faced off against each other in Boston for the first time almost nine years later. What is the "big inning" and why should defenses try to avoid it? Adley Rutschmann and Ryan Mountcastle are heating up for the Orioles. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Make that 14 consecutive wins for the Atlanta Braves. Spencer Strider threw gas, Austin Riley homered twice, Orlando Arcia knocked out four hits. Nobody can stop the defending champions right now. Tyler Anderson carried a no-hitter into the ninth inning against the Angels but Shohei Ohtani had other plans. Lots of teams are streaking but can anyone really catch the Yankees or Mets? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Miles Mikolas was one strike away from history. Mikolas threw 8 2/3 no-hit innings on a career high 129 pitches against the Pirates. At least the Cardinals won. Fernando Tatis Jr. was expected to return by now but he hasn't even been cleared to swing yet. When can we expect him back? The MLB leader in ERA is currently LA's Tony Gonsolin. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Arraez, Buxton, and Correa - also known as ABC - is the Twins lethal combination at the top of that lineup. This trio is a nightmare for opposing pitchers and has done serious damage in recent games. Another Alek Manoah masterpiece plus plenty run support equals an easy Blue Jays win. The Phillies and Braves stayed hot but Ozzie Albies suffered a foot fracture. All this (and more) on today's episode.