Morning LineUp

On the latest episode of the Newsmakers podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand sits down with Rays senior vice president of baseball operations and general manager Erik Neander to discuss how he got his start in baseball, the unique setup of the Rays front office and the challenges of running a small market franchise.

On the latest episode of the Newsmakers podcast, MLB.com's Bill Ladson caught up with the first female Spink Award Winner Claire Smith, Orioles head groundskeeper Nicole McFadyen, and Oakland A's reporter Susan Slusser to find out more about their careers in baseball. The guests talk about why they chose to get involved in baseball, their mentors that jumpstarted their careers, and what has been their greatest accomplish in their career field. Bill Ladson also talks to MLB.com columnist Richard Justice to discuss female owners that have won the World Series and if their will ever be a female General Manger in the Majors.

On the latest episode of the Newsmakers podcast, MLB.com's Bill Ladson caught up with MLB.com columnist Richard Justice to find out what teams he thinks will be a surprise this season. The Rockies, Yankees, Angels and Mariners lead a group of teams that could compete for a playoff berth in 2017.

On the latest episode of the Newsmakers podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand talks to Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow to discuss how previous careers have helped him as a baseball executive, what the next big trends are in baseball information and how the 2017 Astros will fare on the field.

On the latest episode of Newsmakers Podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand caught up with Nationals general manager and president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo to discuss his father's influence on him, his controversial decision to shut down Stephen Strasburg in 2012, the scouting vs. analytics argument and what he expects from the Nationals during the season ahead.

On the latest episode of Newsmakers Podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand talks with Marlins President of Baseball Operations Mike Hill about how his college football career helped shape him into the executive he is today, what it's like handing out a $300 million contract and what he sees ahead for the 2017 Marlins.

In the latest episode of Newsmakers Podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand talks with Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak about his memories of the 2011 World Series, his take on analytics vs. scouting and how the Cubs World Series Championship has colored their rivalry.

The New York Mets are healthy and primed for a return to the postseason. MLB.com's Bill Ladson caught up with Curtis Granderson and Neil Walker to chat about how they are feeling coming in Spring Training camp, why they love playing in New York and why they think they have a chance to win the World Series in 2017.

On the latest episode of Newsmakers Podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand caught up with Mets general manager Sandy Alderson to find out about his career, how he started in baseball and how far he thinks the 2017 Mets can make it this year.

On the latest episode of the Newsmakers Podcast, Bill Ladson caught up with Minnesota Twins manager Paul Molitor to find out how the team plans to overcome the struggles of last season, how the acquisition of Jason Castro will help the pitching staff, and how great it would be to win a World Series with his hometown Twins.