Morning LineUp

On the latest episode of the Newsmakers podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand catches up with Cubs executive vice president and general manager Jed Hoyer to discuss his days with the Red Sox, his decision to leave San Diego to rejoin Theo Epstein in Chicago, what Kris Bryant might do as a follow up act to his MVP season and what might have happened if Boston traded for Alex Rodriguez.

On the latest episode of the Newsmakers podcast, MLB.com's Bill Ladson caught up with former Major League player Dave Parker to discuss his battle with Parkinson's Disease, his 19-year career in the Majors, and his relationship with Frank Robinson.

On the latest episode of the Newsmakers podcast, MLB.com's Bill Ladson caught up with LasMayores.com Executive Editor David Venn to discuss Team USA winning the WBC final, Puerto Rico's young influx of talent into the Majors and what rules changes need to occur to improve the tournament.

On the latest episode of the Newsmakers podcast, MLB.com's Bill Ladson caught up with Senior Advisor to the MLBPA, Omar Minaya, to discuss originally seeing Ivan Rodriguez as a scout with the Texas Rangers, how Pudge disrupted running games, and where Rodriguez ranks among the all-time greats

On the latest episode of the Newsmakers podcast, MLB.com's Bill Ladson caught up with former Major League player Jeff Kent and sportswriter Bill Madden to discuss their relationship and favorite memories of the late, Dallas Green. Green was a professional pitcher, manager and executive in Major League Baseball. He passed away on March 22nd of this year

On the latest episode of the Newsmakers podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand caught up with Athletics general manager David Forst to discuss what he learned as a player, the trade of Josh Donaldson, turning the club around after two difficult seasons and, of course, Moneyball.

On the latest episode of the Newsmakers podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand caught up with Tigers executive VP of baseball operations and general manager Al Avila to discuss his father's influence on him, the emotions of his team drafting his son and how good Michael Fulmer can be in the future.

On the latest episode of the Newsmakers podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand caught up with Yankees senior VP and general manager Brian Cashman to discuss what he learned working for The Boss, what it was like being a seller for the first time at last year's Trade Deadline and how he hopes the current youth movement will bring a 28th title to Yankee Stadium.

On the latest episode of the Newsmakers podcast, MLB.com's Bill Ladson catches up with MLB.com columnist Richard Justice to discuss the excitement the World Baseball Classic has generated this spring, how much he is impressed by the young talent on the Yankees and who could win the highly competitive AL West Division.

On this episode of the Newsmakers podcast, MLB.com's Bill Ladson speaks to reporters Adam McCalvy, John Perrotto and T.R. Sullivan to discuss their teams as the Brewers, Pirates and Rangers get ready to leave Spring Training and begin the regular season.