Baseball Connection

The Rays extended their win streak to 10 games and now share a piece of first place. From sweeps to pitcher duels, slugfests, and walkoffs, we saw it all yesterday. All this on today's episode.

After almost 5 years away, Scott Kazmir is back in the big leagues. Kazmir's comeback was complete once he took the mound for the Giants yesterday. He pitched a brief and solid outing. Adolis Garcia continues to haunt the Houston Astros. Garcia delivered 2 more home runs yesterday as the Rangers took another game in the series. Yankees starters have put together an interesting streak this week. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Jesse Winker led the way for Cincinnati with his first career 3-homer game. Winker has thrust himself into early MVP consideration, but there's still a long way to go. The Braves scored 20 runs including 7 homers and 2 grand slams against Pittsburgh. Adolis Garcia's legend continues to grow in Texas. The Rangers CF delivered a walk-off 3-run homer to stun the Astros. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Rays have traded Willy Adames to the Brewers. This makes a clear pathway for Wander Franco, baseball's #1 prospect to begin his MLB career. The Rays say Franco won't be called up just yet, but it's becoming obvious that Franco will be up sooner rather than later.

And we have yet another no-hitter. Corey Kluber joined in on the fun as he delivered the 6th no-hitter of the season. Kluber's bounce-back season has been a welcome surprise to many. Tony La Russa is defending unwritten rules and we can't say we're surprised. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Spencer Turnbull has delivered the 5th no-hitter of the season. Turnbull came from leading MLB in losses in 2019 to etching his name in the record books. This was the Mariners' second time being no-hit in the past 13 days. How many more no-no's will we see this year? Gavin Lux and the Dodgers have gotten into a groove. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Kevin Pillar took a 94.5 mph fastball to his face last night. He was taken to the hospital for CT scans, but it appears to be a broken nose at the very least. Gerrit Cole broke Corbin Burnes' recent record for most consecutive strikeouts between walks. Cole ran his tally up to 61 K's, although the Rangers tagged him for 5 runs to defeat the Yankees. Shohei Ohtani hit his MLB-leading 13th HR. Should we see him in the Home Run Derby? All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Yankees have placed Giancarlo Stanton on the 10-day injured list. This isn't a surprise to most of us as Stanton has constantly battled injuries over the past few years. The Mets placed McNeil and Conforto on the IL as well with hamstring injuries. Noah Syndergaard will be back in action soon - he's starting a rehab assignment at Low-A. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Albert Pujols will stay in Los Angeles. The future Hall of Famer agreed to a deal with the Dodgers for the rest of the season. Pujols will get a real chance to chase his third ring. Vlad Guerrero Jr. hit his 10th homer of the season and continues to show opposite field power. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Jarred Kelenic collected his first MLB hit and HR on the same swing. He also added two doubles and flashed his plus speed. Are the Bryce Harper comparisons fair? Gio Urshela's pinch-hit 3-run HR was the game-deciding blow as the Yankees defeated the Orioles. Aaron Judge added two homers of his own. Judge's numbers are excellent, and you just have to live with the strikeouts. The Nationals pounded out 17 runs against the D-backs and Yan Gomes led the way with 5 hits. All this (and more) on today's episode.