Baseball Connection

The Red Sox reportedly made weak offers to Xander Boagaerts and Rafael Devers. They have a few more years before they need to worry about Devers but there are long-term reasons why Boston might be willing to let Bogaerts leave. CJ Abrams and Corey Seager welcomed themselves to their home crowds with the first home runs in their new uniforms. What specifically should you look for when watching a baseball game in person, in order to know who is extra talented? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Clayton Kershaw was throwing a perfect game through seven innings... and then he got pulled from the game. Was this the right move? Logan Webb continues to show why he's the Giants ace and they will lean on him all year long. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 4-4 with 3 homers and a double against the Yankees. We are all witnesses. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Reds top pitching prospect Nick Lodolo will make his MLB debut on Wednesday. After Hunter Greene impressed in his debut over the weekend, the Reds will try their hand with another young arm. Lodolo doesn't have that many professional innings under his belt, so he might be under a limit this year. Juan Soto hit his 100th career home run, becoming just the seventh player to do so at age 23 or younger. Which hitters have been hot and which have been cold to start the season? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Alec Bohm committed three throwing errors, which led to a chorus of boos from the home crowd in Philadelphia. He turned the page, though, as he started a late-inning rally to push the Phillies to a comeback victory over the Mets. It's a face-off of twin brothers in the Bay Area for Taylor and Tyler Rogers. Alek Manoah is only a 2nd year player, but his numbers against the Yankees are already turning heads. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Nelson Cruz hit his 450th career home run in the Nats first win of the season. Cruz, 41, is now 40th on the all-time list. Not bad for someone who didn't hit his first home until age 25. Hunter Greene pumped triple digits all afternoon as he impressed and picked up the win in his MLB debut. Cleveland's Steven Kwan is off to great start in his career. Bat-to-ball skills are his specialty, just like his college teammate, Nick Madrigal. All this (and more) on today's episode.

For the first time since 2018, the Blue Jays hosted a sellout crowd at the Rogers Centre. They didn't disappoint their home fans as they erased a seven-run to completed a comeback against the Rangers. Aaron Judge declined a sizable contract offer from the Yankees. The Astros are back and they brought out the big bats in Anaheim. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The regular season has begun. What went down on the first day of the 2022 season? Adam Wainwright is 40 but he'll still give you 6 scoreless innings and look great doing it. Diamondbacks rookie Seth Beer delivered a walk-off home run on National Beer Day. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Rafael Devers and Xander Bogaerts are the two biggest pieces of the Red Sox lineup. Neither player will enter the season with a contract extension after the team failed to reach an agreement with them. Both are primed for big paydays in the future if they go to free agency. Chris Paddack is headed to Minnesota in a trade sending Taylor Rogers out to San Diego. Ke'Bryan Hayes agreed to an 8-year, $70 million extension with the Pirates.

The Cleveland Guardians have been known to trade away elite talent in order to avoid paying top dollar. They've finally chosen to keep a homegrown star, Jose Ramirez. Ramirez agreed to a 5-year, $124 million deal. It's the largest contract in franchise history since Edwin Encarnacion got $60 million. Other players like Manuel Margot and Ryan Pressly have gotten contract extensions. Spring Training is wrapping up.

The Mariners Opening Day center fielder will be top prospect Julio Rodriguez. Rodriguez is a top-3 prospect in all of MLB and projects to be the future face of the franchise. Only 21, Rodriguez's best tool is his top-of-the-scale power. The Tigers continue to add pieces as they've acquired Austin Meadows in exchange for prospect Isaac Paredes and a sandwich pick. A contender is brewing in Detroit.