Baseball Connection

A day after losing to the Dodgers by a score of 12-1, the Rangers returned the favor and beat LA by a score of 12-1. Kolby Allard has settled in nicely for the Rangers this year. Matt Chapman got off to a slow start with the bat, but lately he's joined Matt Olson to form a lethal 1-2 punch in for Oakland. All this (and more) on today's episode.

It was a great night for pitchers. Anthony DeSclafani threw a complete game shutout against the Nats thanks to another home run robbery by Mike Tauchman. Shohei Ohtani, Jacob deGrom, and Clayton Kershaw had great nights at the plate to help their own cause. Elvis Andrus delivered Oakland's MLB-leading 6th walk-off victory of the year. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Some teams have needed to begin wheeling and dealing. As injuries mount and division races emerge, more trades will happen. The White Sox are facing another blow with yet another major injury. Nick Madrigal has been placed on the 60-day IL. Can Chicago stay on top of the AL Central without Jimenez, Robert, and Madrigal? All this (and more) on today's episode.

In a back-and-forth contest with several surprises, the Red Sox prevailed and salvaged the final game of their series against the Astros. Mookie flashed all his tools as he led the way for the Dodgers. The Phillies walked off for the second straight night and the Twins joined in on the fun as well. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Jake Fraley was the man of the night in the Mariners' victory over the Tigers. Fraley got it done with both his glove and bat as he single-handedly turned the game around. Joc Pederson came to San Diego and stole the Tatis trot. After a rough few days of speculation, Gerrit Cole turned in a strong start to help the Yankees win in Minnesota. All this (and more) on today's episode.

After much controversy surrounding his recent decline in spin rate, Gerrit Cole was directly asked if he's ever used Spider Tack (a sticky substance) while pitching. Cole's answer was a bit unusual. Could Chris Sale be back in time for a playoff push? Mike Trout is working his way back from a calf strain. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Jesse Winker hits home runs in bunches. He collected his second hat trick of the season as he belted three home runs as the Reds swept the Cardinals in St. Louis for the first time in 31 years. The Yankees got swept by the Red Sox. The problem seems to be the offense. Besides Aaron Judge, most hitters in their lineup haven't met expectations. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Cedric Mullins was a tough out all weekend long. He tormented the Cleveland Indians as he collected hits in 9 straight at-bats and reached base in 11 straight. He even flashed the leather on defense too. Mullins has been great for Baltimore all season. What kind of production can he sustain in the long term?

Shohei Ohtani delivered a strong outing for the Angels as he turned in the first walk-free start of his career. Freddy Peralta flirted with a no hitter on his 25th birthday. Blake Snell finally pitched deep into a game as he was strong through seven innings for the Padres. San Diego will need more of that from him moving forward.

MLB says they will begin cracking down of foreign substance use in earnest. They might be serious this time - we've seen a confiscated hat and even a few minor league suspensions over the past week. With strikeout rates at an all-time high, something fishy is clearly happening. Will this new stance bring forth the much-needed jolt in offense?