Baseball Connection

Things have gotten very tight in the American League Wild Card race. It's looking like this one might come down to the wire. Kris Bryant made his return to Chicago for the first time as an opposing player. He clearly has a deep love for the city. Max Muncy has become an established and dependable power bat. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Can the Red Sox withstand all these COVID IL stints to their key players? Chris Sale is the latest Red Sox player impacted by the outbreak. Freddie Freeman is in the final year of his contract. He and the Braves have not been able to agree on an extension, which means he is likely to hit free agency this winter. It's hard to imagine Freeman playing anywhere else but anything can happen. All this (and more) on today's episode.

No one man can single-handedly win a baseball game, but Hunter Renfroe tried his best. Renfroe supplied all of Boston's offense and padded his lead at the MLB outfield assist leader. Wild Card races are getting tight. Derek Jeter and Larry Walker were honored during their Hall of Fame ceremony. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Nobody wants to face the Blue Jays right now. Winner of 6 straight and 9 of their last 10, Toronto is within striking distance of an AL Wild Card spot. Pete Alonso already has 100 career homers. He's the 2nd fastest to reach that mark. Blake Snell is pitching deep into ballgames now. How did that happen? All this (and more) on today's episode.

In their wildest win of the year, the Rays showed us why they lead MLB in comeback victories. Will moving Joey Gallo down in the lineup help the Yankees offense? Max Scherzer isn't slowing down anytime soon, is he? All this (and more) on today's episode.

September has gotten off to a wild start for several clubs around the league. Momentum has totally shifted in playoff races and new heroes are showing up each day. Let's take a dive into the new storylines that have developed in just the past week.

There are several hitters reaching new heights this season. Devers just notched his 100th RBI, Salvy hit his 40th HR, Tatis is leading the NL in HRs, and many more sluggers are putting the league on notice. On the pitching side, we don't pay attention to wins much anymore, but don't tell Julio Urias and the Dodgers. All this (and more) on today's episode.

First it was a game-tying grand slam by Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Next it was a walk-off 3-run blast by Marcus Semien. We walk through the Blue Jays' electric comeback against Oakland. How did the Giants manage to win on a routine groundball to 2B? Sparks flew in Cincinnati as the Tigers and Reds put on a home run derby. All this (and more) on today's episode.

We saw spectacular performances in August. Jose Abreu reminded us why he's the reigning AL MVP, Robby Ray put the Blue Jays on his back, and we discovered a guy named Frank Schwindel. Let's uncover each of the latest Player, Pitcher, and Rookie of the Month winners.

We've entered the final month of the regular season and it's crunch time. Which teams have the toughest remaining schedules? The Giants have held the NL West's #1 spot all summer, but they now have company. Starling Marte is running wild in Oakland. He might be this year's best trade acquisition. All this (and more) on today's episode.