Baseball Connection

Kumar Rocker and the Mets did not reach an agreement on a contract. The Mets initially offered $6 million but then rescinded it after reviewing Rocker's post-draft medical exam. This tarnishes the Mets overall draft because their strategy did not account for this scenario. Rocker will not be returning to Vanderbilt, so he'll have to find another path to professional baseball.

After four games without a home run, the Giants' bats came back with a vengeance. They cranked 5 home runs in a victory against the Astros. Anthony Rizzo has hit the ground running in New York. Is he the piece that's been missing from the Yankees all along? George Springer showed the Toronto faithful what he's all about. All this (and more) on today's episode.

We just experienced the busiest trade deadline in recent memory. The Cubs & Nationals cleaned house, the Yankees & Blue Jays are alive, the White Sox are scary, and the Braves loaded up on outfielders. By the way, Joey Votto is reminding us that he's a future Hall of Famer. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Dodgers stunned the baseball world by executing a blockbuster deal to bring Max Scherzer and Trea Turner to LA. The Dodgers have an embarrassment of riches and are the clear-cut favorites to win it all. The deadline is just hours away. Will Kris Bryant remain a Cub? Who will land Jose Berrios? All this (and more) on today's episode.

In less than a day, the Yankees may have resurrected their season. They acquired both Joey Gallo and Anthony Rizzo, both of whom will add balance to their righty-heavy lineup. The Dodgers traded for Danny Duffy, the Blue Jays got Brad Hand, and many more deals around the league. All this on today's episode.

Starling Marte is off the market. The A's traded for Marte in exchange for Jesus Luzardo. It's a 1-for-1 swap and shows that Oakland is going for it. We could see Max Scherzer on the move very soon. Plenty of trades to discuss and more will be on the way. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Ohtani did double duty for the Angels last night as he chipped in a stolen base, RBI, and 7 innings of one-run ball. The AL MVP is his to lose. Andrew McCutchen's 8th career walkoff homer sent the Phillies home happy. How do the Mariners have such a good record? Javier Baez and Amir Garrett don't like each other. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Adam Frazier has been traded to San Diego. The left-handed hitting All-Star second baseman will bring more balance to the Padres lineup. Does this mean Eric Hosmer is on the move? Byron Buxton rejected the Twins' lowball contract offer. The Yankees had another late-inning meltdown. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Patrick Sandoval was two outs away from a no-hitter in the Angels close 2-1 win over the Twins. He's developed into a solid rotation piece for the Angels and will continue improving. Framber Valdez tossed 6 no-hit innings for the Astros. Fernando Tatis entered the 30/20 club in just 82 games played this season. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Rafael Devers has enjoyed hitting against the Yankees this year. He added two homers last night (the 99th and 100th of his career) in another rivalry win. Tyrone Taylor ignited the Milwaukee faithful with his first career grand slam. Nelson Cruz looks comfortable already. More help is on the way for the Mets. All this (and more) on today's episode.