Baseball Connection

Jacob deGrom was getting "M-V-P" chants at Citi Field as he did it all in the Mets victory over the Nationals. J.A. Happ carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning for Minnesota. Tatis and Stanton both launched 2-homer attacks - will that be the spark they each need to get on a roll? All this (and more) on today's episode.

David Peralta led the way for the D-Backs in a slugfest with the Reds. The Twins are calling up Alex Kiriloff and Nick Gordon (a former guest on this show)! Ryan Weathers made a statement with 5+ innings of one-hit ball as the Padres defeated the Dodgers. All this on today's episode.

After it seemed like a certainty that they'd lose, Oakland squeaked out a victory to keep their streak alive. Offense was the theme in yesterday's game, and the usual suspects were at it for both the Twins and A's. Could this be Freddie Freeman's last year as a Brave? All this on today's episode.

Corbin Burnes has been the best pitcher in the National League so far. Burnes carries a 0.37 ERA an MLB-record 40:0 strikeout-to-walk ratio through his first 4 starts. The A's swept a doubleheader en route to their 10th straight win. Pitching has led the way for Oakland during this streak. Ohtani shook off some rust in his return to the mound. All this on today's episode.

There have been some notable developments early in the season. The Red Sox offense is rejuvenated - they lead the Majors in OPS. The Padres offseason moves are paying off as they lead the Majors in ERA. Bryce Harper is quietly putting up strong numbers... again. The best 1-2 punch in baseball is Mitch Haniger and Ty France? All this (and more) on today's episode.

After stumbling out of the gate to begin the season, the A's have ripped off 8 straight wins. Chapman and Olson are both hitting well and the starting pitchers have figured it out. The Yankees have lost 5 in a row, but it's too early to hit the panic button. Shane Bieber can't be stopped. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Steven Matz has been a pleasant surprise for the Blue Jays this season. Although he was acquired to be a back of the rotation piece, Matz has looked like a front-line starter early in the year. Tyler Glasnow and the Rays continue to torment the Yankees. Jacob deGrom tied his career high with 14 strikeouts against the Rockies. All this (and more) on today's episode.

In what was the best game of the young season thus far, we saw a playoff-like battle between the Dodgers and Padres. Tatis returned with a big home run, benches cleared after a hit-by-pitch, and both teams exchanged clutch hits. LA won the series-opening thriller in 12 innings. The Dodgers showed that their roster depth can't be matched right now.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is off to a hot start this year. He could be on the verge of the breakout we've been waiting for. Don't be surprised though - he's always been this talented. The Padres might activate Fernando Tatis off the injured list as early as today. Fortunately for them, it's a quick turnaround considering the initial scare with this injury.

Carlos Rodon flirted with perfection for 8+, but he was still able to etch his name in the history books with the 20th no-hitter in White Sox history. Rodon is the first pitcher to throw a no-hitter within two years of Tommy John Surgery. There will be more experiments with rule changes in the Atlantic League this season. Will we see them in the MLB soon? All this (and more) on today's episode.