Morning LineUp

Morning LineUp

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Morning LineUp episodes

  • Brewers gain ground, Shohei Ohtani's case for ROY and the Astros' dugout stare
    Morning Lineup: MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Richard Justice discuss the Brewers gaining ground in the NL Central, Cole Hamels' rivalry remarks, the Mariners' pregame skirmish in the clubhouse, Aaron Judge's progression back to the field, Shohei Ohtani's case for ROY and September callups. Plus, Alex Bregman joins the show to talk about the Astros' viral dugout stare, what he's learned from Jose Altuve and the competitive AL West.
    40 min
  • Yankees reportedly trade for McCutchen, Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound and September storylines
    Morning Lineup: MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Richard Justice discuss the Yankees reportedly trading for Andrew McCutchen, Shohei Ohtani's plan to return to the mound and players having a better year than you think. They also break down the September storylines for each division. Plus, Jed Lowrie joins the show to talk about the A's playoff hunt, the importance of veteran leadership and what has made this season so memorable.
    44 min
  • AL West showdown, Cy Young races and Mike Shildt's interim tag removed
    Morning Lineup: MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Richard Justice discuss the Astros and A's division showdown, the Phillies late-inning blunder and their trade for José Bautista, the NL and AL Cy Young races, the Cardinals removing Mike Shildt's interim tag and Scott Servais' haircut. Plus, Francisco Lindor joins the show to talk about the impact of Players' Weekend, the Indians' preparation for the postseason and what it would mean to bring a championship back to Cleveland.
    43 min
  • Kendrys Morales' home run streak, the Rays sweep of the Red Sox and the Dodgers NL West battle
    Morning Lineup: MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Richard Justice discuss Kendrys Morales' seventh straight game with a home run, the Rays' big sweep of the Red Sox, the Astros and A's important upcoming series and the Yankees chipping away in the AL East. Plus, Ken Gurnick joins the show to talk about the Dodgers' battle in the NL West, the state of the bullpen and Manny Machado's adjustment to Los Angeles.
    41 min
  • Corey Knebel optioned to Triple-A, Players' Weekend and NL Wild Card chaos
    Morning Lineup: MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Richard Justice discuss Players' Weekend, the NL Wild Card chaos, the Brewers sending Corey Knebel to Triple-A, Matt Holliday's return to the Rockies and the Dodgers' continued struggles. Plus, Jon Paul Morosi joins the show to talk about players who may be moved before the waiver deadline, the AL Cy Young race and the Little League World Series.
    47 min
  • Nationals' big trades, Yu Darvish's season-ending injuries, and the battle for the NL West
    Morning Lineup: MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Richard Justice break down the Nationals' fire sale sending Daniel Murphy to the Cubs and Matt Adams to the Cardinals. They also discuss Bryce Harper's future in Washington, Yu Darvish's season-ending injuries, Jose Altuve's return from the DL, Roberto Osuna's new closing role and Mike Shildt's success as interim manager. Plus, Steve Gilbert joins the show to talk about the first place D-backs, their dominant bullpen and the resurgence of Clay Buchholz.
    41 min
  • MLB Little League Classic, Justin Verlander's 200th win, and Non-waiver Trade Deadline nears
    Morning Lineup: MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Richard Justice discuss the nun's first pitch, the tight race in the AL West, Justin Verlander's 200th career win, the MLB Little League Classic, Yu Darvish's short rehab start and the NL MVP race. Plus, Mark Feinsand joins the show to talk about the non-waiver trade deadline, the state of the Yankees and whether or not Bryce Harper could clear waivers.
    40 min
  • Jose Urena six-game suspension, the AL Wild Card race and Matt Carpenter's MVP case
    Morning Lineup: MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Richard Justice discuss Jose Urena's suspension for hitting Ronald Acuna Jr., the Giants and Dodgers benches clearing brawl, the Yankees woes, the AL Wild Card race and how Edwin Diaz came to be an elite closer. Plus, Jenifer Langosch joins the show to talk about the Cardinals postseason push, Mike Shildt's impact on the team and Matt Carpenter's MVP caliber season.
    52 min
  • Trevor Bauer's stress fracture, Robinson Canó's return, and Ronald Acuña Jr.'s case for ROY
    Morning Lineup: MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Richard Justice discuss Trevor Bauer heading to the DL, Robinson Cano's return to the Mariners, the NL rookie of the year race, the Dodgers' and Nationals' struggling bullpens, Matt Carpenter's success and August trade candidates for contenders. Plus, Mark Bowman joins the show to talk about the Braves battle for the NL East title, their young starting rotation and Ronald Acuña Jr.'s impact at the top of the lineup.
    41 min

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