Morning LineUp

On the latest episode of the Newsmakers podcast, MLB.com's Bill Ladson catches up with MLB Network analyst Harold Reynolds to discuss the 2016 offseason, including the biggest winner of the Winter Meetings and which team might be next to make a major move. Bill is also joined by MLB.com's Tim McMaster, as they talk with Padres manager Andy Green about what to expect in 2017 from his club.

As the 2016 Winter Meetings roll on, MLB.com's Bill Ladson continues to get the latest scoop straight from the source. Bill speaks with Nationals manager Dusty Baker about the offseason and Washington's upcoming 2017 campaign. He also spends some time talking with newly acquired catcher Derek Norris about what Nats fans can expect from their new backstop next year.

MLB.com's Bill Ladson talks with two Baseball Hall of Fame journalists, Peter Gammons and recently elected Claire Smith. Bill and Claire discuss her historic journey to being the first female sports writer to ever be inducted into the Hall. Peter Gammons also chimes in on the historic significance of Smith's induction as well as the latest news from the 2016 Winter Meetings.

MLB longtime executive John Schuerholz was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Today's Game Era committee this past week. From the site of the 2016 Winter Meetings, MLB.com's Alyson Footer, Mark Bowman, Phil Rogers and Tracy Ringoslby all discuss their memories of John including his success in baseball, his relationships with organizations and the impressive longevity of his career.

With the Winter Meetings underway, Bill Ladson is live in Maryland as he talks with former first baseman Fred McGriff and reporter John Paul Morosi about the latest news and happenings around MLB.

Bill Ladson caught up with current and former pitchers Max Scherzer, Tommy John and Bud Black to find out how their careers have evolved and how they've positively changed the game.

Richard Justice and Mark Bowman join the Rocket to discuss the baseball landscape, the status of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and where the Braves stand heading into 2017.

MLB.com's Bill Ladson caught up with Clint Hurdle and Lloyd McClendon to find out what makes them tick and how they will continue to be difference makers in the game of baseball.

MLB.com's Bill Ladson caught up with Charlie Slowes, Ryan Zimmerman, Andre Dawson and Tim Raines to learn more about their lives and how Nationals baseball has impacted their careers.