Morning LineUp

Morning Lineup: MLB.com's Richard Justice and Anthony Castrovince discuss MLB's decision to have all of its ballparks extend protective netting for fan's safety, in addition to giving their thoughts on who might be a longshot pick for this year's MVP Awards.

On this episode of Newsmakers, MLB.com's Bill Ladson is joined by the new manager of the New York Yankees, Aaron Boone. He breaks down what he likes about his 2018 squad and why he moved from the broadcast booth to back inside the clubhouse. In celebration of Black History Month, Bill Ladson welcomes Astros radio play-by-play announcer, Robert Ford, and former Major Leaguer, Al Bumbry. Ford talks about getting the chance to call the World Series and his favorite moments from a historical 2017 season. (14:10) Al Bumbry, chats with Ladson about his time with the Baltimore Orioles and missing two seasons of baseball while he was in the Army. (25:05) MLB.com executive correspondent, Richard Justice, joins Ladson to discuss the passing of Kevin Towers and the ten players that he feels could determine this season's playoff races. (34:35)

Morning Lineup: MLB.com's Richard Justice and Anthony Castrovince discuss the trade the A's made to acquire Brandon Moss and whether not the Angels will opt to retire Vladimir Guerrero's No. 27, even while Mike Trout is still wearing it.

Morning Lineup: Anthony Castrovince and Richard Justice and Joe Posnanski look at the Brewers acquiring Christian Yelich and Lorenzo Cain and discuss the remaining free-agent outfielders on this edition of the Morning Lineup Podcast.

On this episode of Newsmakers, MLB.com's Bill Ladson is joined by Yankees reporter Bryan Hoch to discuss his new book "The Baby Bombers". MLB.com executive correspondent Richard Justice joins the show to to discuss which five teams my surprise people in 2018. (14:01) Tom Paciorek joins the show to discuss the '68 draft and how it impacted the Dodgers franchise. (21:40) A member of the same draft class and teammate of Paciorek, Davey Lopes joins the show to discuss the '68 draft and his career in baseball. (31:00)

Morning Lineup: Anthony Castrovince, Richard Justice and Joe Posnanski break down the 2018 Hall of Fame Class, the newly-minted inductees, those who just missed the cut and what we can look forward to in 2019 on this edition of the Morning Lineup Podcast.

Morning Lineup: Anthony Castrovince, Richard Justice and guests, Mike Petriello and Joe Posnanski discuss Austin Jackson signing with the Giants, the Brewers' offer to Yu Darvish, the continued free agency of J.D. Martinez and the latest on the Hall of Fame ballots on this edition of the Morning Lineup Podcast.

On this episode of Newsmakers, MLB.com's Bill Ladson is joined by Rays outfielder Denard Span, to find out what he thought about being traded to his hometown team and discuss what his goals are moving into the 2018 season. Which teams with a disappointing 2017 are in line for a bounce back year? MLB.com executive correspondent, Richard Justice, describes his top five teams that are ready to be contenders next season. (9:48) Ladson also caught up with Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong and chemist Dr. Lawrence Rocks to discuss how temperature affects the elasticity of a baseball and how their studies hope to help prevent future injuries for athletes. (18:33)

Morning Lineup: Anthony Castrovince and Richard Justice discuss the Red Sox's reported offer to J.D. Martinez, updates on Eric Hosmer and Nick Castellanos, how the Pirates' moves could impact the Mets and how the Hot Stove market could have shaped up if not for players signing extensions.

Morning Lineup: Anthony Castrovince, Richard Justice and Jon Paul Morosi discuss Andrew McCutchen being traded to the Giants and what it means for Lorenzo Cain, Curtis Granderson's deal with the Blue Jays and much more on this edition of the Morning Lineup Podcast