Morning LineUp

On the latest episode of the Newsmakers Podcast, Bill Ladson spends some time with Indians manager Terry Francona to discuss his mindset going into Spring Training. Later, Bill is joined by Francisco Lindor to look ahead to the 2017 season after the disappointing loss in the World Series.

On the latest episode of the Newsmakers Podcast, Bill Ladson spends some time with former MLB outfielder Mike Cameron to discuss his playing days, including his remarkable feat of hitting four home runs in one game that he achieved in 2002. They also talk about his retirement and his career in Seattle, which saw them winning the AL West in 2001.

On this episode of the Newsmakers podcast, MLB.com's Bill Ladson speaks with play-by-play man for the Houston Astros Robert Ford. They discuss what the Astros' expectations are for 2017, if they'll make another move before Opening Day and the influence that Tim McCarver and Milo Hamilton had on Robert for landing his dream job.

Bill Ladson recently spoke with MLB.com's Tigers reporter Jason Beck on the passing of Tigers owner Mike Illitch and the impact he had on the Detroit sports scene. Bill is joined later in the podcast by National Correspondent Richard Justice to discuss the Brandon Phillips trade and what to make of the news of the Marlins possibly being sold.

On this episode of Newsmakers, Bill Ladson is joined by Hall of Famer Tim Raines as they discuss Raines' election to the Hall of Fame, his favorite highlights of his career and his recent role in the Blue Jays organization. Later in the episode, Ladson catches up with Blue Jays TV play-by-play announcer, Buck Martinez, to find out the latest news before the team heads off to Spring Training.

Bill Ladson recently caught up with Dodgers president and CEO, Stan Kasten to chat about how the 2016 season ended for the Dodgers, resigning key free agents Kenley Jansen and Justin Turner as well as the importance of building the farm system to remain competitive. Kasten explains about the responsibility of being the model franchise in the business and what the future holds for him and the Dodgers.

Bill Ladson recently caught up with Yankees broadcaster Ken Singleton to find out what he thinks of the new look Yankees and his thoughts on just how far this team can go this season. Singleton also reflects on his own baseball career with the Expos and Orioles.

On this episode of the Newsmakers, Bill Ladson is joined by five-time MLB All-Star Bill White. White played in the league for 13 years and won seven Gold Gloves during his tenure. After baseball, White became a broadcaster and was the play-by-play man and color analyst for the New York Yankees for 18 years. In 1989, White was elected National League President and held the title until 1994.

As a player, John Smoltz was one of the most feared pitchers when on the mound. After his retirement and enshrinement into the Baseball Hall of Fame, his passion for the game hasn't slowed down. MLB.com's Bill Ladson caught up with the MLB Network personality to discuss his transition from player to analyst as well as his thoughts on the 2016 World Series and what to expect during the 2017 MLB season.

The Braves recently struck a deal with veteran catcher Kurt Suzuki to bring him to Atlanta for the 2017 season. MLB.com's Bill Ladson talks with the Braves newest acquisition about going to the National League and why he feels Atlanta is a great fit for him. Suzuki also talks about the possibility of catching a knuckleballer for the first time and how much he enjoys working with young pitchers.