Baseball Connection

All-Star lineups are out. MLB knows what it's doing by centering Ohtani and Tatis Jr. in the spotlight. Max Scherzer will make his 4th career All-Star Game start. Is he going to be a Hall of Famer when it's all said and done? Cole Hamels is hosting a tryout this week. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Pirates shocked many by taking Henry Davis with the #1 pick in the 2021 MLB Draft. Davis is the real deal though and should make it up the ranks quickly. That pick did shake things up though. Where did others land? Pete Alonso defended his HR Derby crown and he made it look easy. All this on today's episode.

Ronald Acuna Jr. has torn his ACL and will undergo season-ending surgery. It's a massive blow to both the Braves and baseball in general. Gerrit Cole made an emphatic return to Houston, tossing a complete game shutout. Christian Yelich was ejected after a judgement call at first base. Should he have been called out? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Eloy Jimenez has begun a rehab assignment and should be back with the White Sox within the next month. It will be a welcome addition for the injury-riddled squad as they still have deep postseason ambitions. A Lindor grand slam paced the Mets in a 13-run outburst. The Yankees returned to Houston for the first time since the '19 ALCS. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Neither Jose Altuve or Carlos Correa will participate in this year's All-Star festivities. Could it be because they're afraid of lingering bad blood around the league about the cheating scandal? We take a look at what to expect in this weekend's MLB Draft. The Cubs are going to be sellers at the trade deadline. Who will they trade? All this (and more) on today's episode.

It's not even the All-Star break yet, but Shohei Ohtani has topped Hideki Matsui's record for the most home runs hit by a Japanese-born player. It won't count in the official record book, but the Rays threw a combined seven-inning no-hitter. The Marlins beat the Dodgers yet again with more late-game heroics. Akil Baddoo is quietly putting together a fine rookie season. All this (and more) on today's episode.

With Salvador Perez, Matt Olson, Juan Soto, and Joey Gallo recently joining the fold, this year's HR Derby is set. It's going to be a good one. The Brewers have World Series ambitions. Will newly-acquired 1B Rowdy Tellez help them? These are sad times at Wrigley - the Cubs have lost 11 straight. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Cubs have lost 10 straight and are searching for answers. They haven't won a game since their combined no-hitter in LA. Kike Hernandez has been a surprising development for the Red Sox defense. Trea Turner missed a full four-game series over the weekend, but he returned to the lineup with a bang. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The complete All-Star rosters are here as reserves and pitchers have been announced. Are there any surprises? Chad Green delivered an immaculate inning to punctuate a 3-inning outing and secure a much-needed Yankees win. With their bench empty, the Braves turned to Max Fried to pinch hit in the bottom of the 10th. He didn't disappoint. All this (and more) on today's episode.

All of Bryce Harper's 14 HRs this year have had one thing in common. Carlos Correa is healthy and mashing this season - just what he needed for a strong payday in the winter. Are the White Sox going to pursue Trevor Story? All this (and more) on today's episode.