Morning LineUp

The latest from Spring Training camps, breakout players for the 2020 season and a little worthless trivia for you

Astros remain a hot topic; remembering long-time Blue Jays shortstop Tony Fernandez

MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) discuss the Astros players addressing the sign-stealing scandal publicly for the first time as a team as Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman and others weigh in on the 2017 allegations. Plus, Mookie Betts meets the media in LA, MLB officially sets some new rule changes for 2020, and whether the a Braves should be concerned with a Cole Hamels injury.

MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) break down the potential revisions to MLB’s playoff format and whether it’s a possibility to be in play by 2022. The guys also break down the week so far for the Red Sox after trading Betts and Price to the Dodgers and the announcement that Ron Roenicke will take over as interim skipper. Plus some key questions as camps open up across Florida and Arizona.

MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) discuss the updated reports sending Mookie Betts to LA and how the scope of the deal changed over the last week for the Red Sox, Dodgers, Twins, and Angels. Plus, the Rays-Padres make an intriguing swap, the chances AJ Hinch manages in 2021, Hunter Pence reunites with the Giants, and we open up Monday’s mailbag.

MLB.com’s Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) and Mark Feinsand (@ feinsand) debate why the Red Sox move to trade Mookie Betts is necessary and how this deal can impact the 2020 season. Also, the guys decide on whether Kris Bryant is the next superstar to be traded and some potential landing places could be. Plus, Max Muncy gets a new contract and why Mike Trout stops by to visit his old high school baseball team before each season.

MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) weigh in on the reports of the blockbuster 3-team deal between the Red Sox, Dodgers, and Twins that sends 2018 AL MVP Mookie Betts and lefty starter David Price to LA, Alex Verdugo, pitching prospect Brusdar Graterol and payroll flexibility to Boston, along with the Twins picking up a much needed veteran arm in Kenta Maeda. The guys break down why Chaim Bloom makes this move for the Red Sox and how stacked the Dodgers lineup will be with both Betts and Bellinger featured in it. Plus, Astros reporter Brian McTaggart joins Alyson Footer on the hiring of James Click and the challenges the Astros face when Spring Training opens later this month.

MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) “recap” Super Bowl LIV and then gear up for Spring Training as they break down which teams improved the most this offseason and Curtis Granderson’s impact on the game. Plus, Indians rising star pitcher Mike Clevinger joins the show and discusses the Indians chances in the AL Central, what he learned from Corey Kluber and his thoughts on the Astros sign-stealing scandal. Also, it’s Monday, so the mailbag is open!

MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) break down Dusty Baker’s initial press conference in Houston, the latest on the Mookie Betts trade talk and who will fill Boston’s managerial vacancy. Plus, are the Reds the favorites in the NL Central and what are the guys snacking on while watching the Super Bowl?

MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) discuss the reports of the Astros planning to offer Dusty Baker the managerial job in Houston and what he would bring to the team in 2020. Also, the guys break down the D-backs acquisition of Starling Marte and MLB.com Reds reporter Mark Sheldon joins the show to discuss the Nick Castellanos signing and how the Reds lineup will take shape for Opening Day.