Baseball Connection

Wander Franco made the most of his MLB debut. He belted a HR and a double, which jolted excitement to a Rays team that really needs some. Pitchers are getting visibly frustrated with the new enforcement of foreign substance rules. Did Joe Girardi go too far when asking for Scherzer to be checked a third time? Sergio Romo is sick of it too. All this on today's episode. 

Byron Buxton came off the injured list a few days ago and picked up right where he left off. Unfortunately, he suffered a hand fracture and has returned to the injured list. After 17 games, the D-Backs' losing streak finally came to an end. Yu Darvish became the fastest pitcher in MLB history to reach 1,500 strikeouts. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Rays are calling for help and Wander Franco is on the way. The consensus #1 prospect in baseball will make his debut on Tuesday. Kyle Schwarber delivered a hat trick of home runs for the Nationals, giving him five homers in two games. The Yankees turned a triple play to end the game. It was their 3rd triple play of the year! All this (and more) on today's episode.

In a Chapman vs. Chapman showdown, Aroldis secured a save for the Yankees with a 103.4 mph fastball - the fastest pitch we've seen in the Majors this year. Walker Buehler was dominant against for the Dodgers as they picked up a win in Arizona. Is this a lost season for the D-Backs? All this (and more) on today's episode.

After announcing that he'll be participating in this year's Home Run Derby, Shohei Ohtani went out and blasted 2 home runs in an Angels victory. Yan Gomes put an end to a pitcher's duel as his walk-off single secured that Nationals' 5th straight win. We take a look at Yordan Alvarez's career numbers so far. Why isn't he more recognized? All this (and more) on today's episode.

In their first full-capacity home game of the year, the Padres delivered a thrilling victory for the San Diego crowd. A ninth inning rally set the stage for Victor Caratini's game winning walk-off HR. The Padres need to regain momentum after a rough few weeks. Houston likes to homer. The Astros tied an MLB record with their 10th straight multi-HR game. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Wander Franco continues to rake at Triple A. Catch him at a game while you can because he won't be down there for much longer. Shohei Ohtani flashed his power and speed with a home run and a bunt hit against Oakland. Jose Altuve can't stop hitting homers. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Tyler Glasnow suffered a partially torn UCL. He's certainly frustrated about it and he blames MLB's new enforcement of rules against foreign substances. Mookie is heating up for the Dodgers as they welcome fans back in at full capacity. Has Taijuan Walker been a steal for the Mets? All this (and more) on today's episode.

After a ninth inning scare where Vlad belted yet another home run to tie the game, Rafael Devers sent the Red Sox home happy with a walk-off hit to deep left center. MLB has informed teams that they'll be handing out 10-day suspensions for foreign substance use. David Peterson turned in a much-needed quality start for the Mets. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Aaron Nola was brilliant as the Phillies completed a 3-game sweep on the Yankees. The Phillies offense has been great because of the table-setters atop their lineup. The Blue Jays belted 8 homers in a rout of the Red Sox. Toronto has the most dangerous lineup in the MLB so far this season. Spencer Torkelson and Hunter Greene have been promoted to AA and AAA, respectively. When can we expect to see them in the Majors? All this (and more) on today's episode.