Baseball Connection

Draft Recap | Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Wins Derby | J-Rod Ignites Home Crowd

Paul Skenes went #1 overall to the Pirates in the 2023 MLB Draft. This year's draft is the deepest we've seen in a while. The Guerrero bloodlines carry home run power. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won the Home Run Derby. He and his father became the first father-son duo to do so. Julio Rodriguez hit a record-setting 41 HRs in his first round, which lit the Seattle crowd on fire. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Manning Leads Combined No-Hitter | Duran & Paxton Pace Sox | Elly Steals the Show | Draft Preview

Matt Manning faced adversity through his gutsy start against a strong Blue Jays lineup. Little did he know that he's be part of MLB's 20th-ever combined no-hitter. In Boston, Jarren Duran has become must-see TV and James Paxton looks like his former self. Elly De La Cruz showed us exactly what game-changing speed looks like. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Mullins Flashes Leather | Taillon Outduels Rodon | Braves Chase HR Record

Cedric Mullins robbed Byron Buxton of a HR for the second time in a week. Buxton has been at DH all year but will he play CF at all this season? Carlos Rodon looked solid in his Yankees debut but he definitely has more in the tank. On the other side, Jameson Taillon turned back the block with 8 shutout innings against his former team. The Braves just set the record for most home runs before the All-Star break. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Mookie vs. Vladdy? | Orioles Rebuild is Complete? | Don’t Sleep on Bryan Bello

The HR Derby field is set with some interesting Round 1 matchup, like Mookie vs. Vlad and Alonso vs. J-Rod. Sitting at 2nd place in the AL East with most of their elite prospects now with the MLB club, is it safe to say the Orioles rebuild is complete? Is Bryan Bello Boston's blossoming ace? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Scherzer Open to Trade? | Reds’ Pitching Strategy | Acuña’s Pace

Max Scherzer is the highest paid player in baseball this year. He has a full no-trade clause. However, word on the street is that the Mets RHP would entertain a trade under certain circumstances. Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo will remain sidelined from the Reds rotation until at least August. Can Andrew Abbott shoulder the load? Ronald Acuña Jr. is on pace for a 40/40 season. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Complete All-Star Rosters | Braves Lead the Way | Alonso Hunts 3rd Derby Title

The full All-Star rosters have been announced. The Braves lead the way with 8 All-Stars. The Rangers have the second most with 6. Each side has a rookie starter: Josh Jung for the AL and Corbin Carroll for the NL. Pete Alonso is back in the HR Derby yet again. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Eovaldi Masterclass | Devers & Verdugo Save the Day | Verlander Flashes Brilliance

Nathan Eovaldi made his final case for the All-Star game as he silenced the Astros bats over seven scoreless innings. Alex Verdugo saved the day for the Red Sox by throwing out what would've been the game-tying run. Justin Verlander turned back the clock in his best outing of the season. All this (and more) on today's episode.

All-Star Starters | Rangers Trade for Chapman | Rookies Fuel Cincy

All-Star Game starters have been announced. The Texas Rangers lead the way with 4 starters. Pitchers and reserves will be announced on Sunday. Trade season is underway and Aroldis Chapman is heading to Texas. Chapman is having a bounceback season and the Rangers are gearing up for a playoff run. Carlos Santana and Spencer Steer hit walk-off home runs. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Perfection for Domingo Germán | Yelich Makes All-Star Case | The Most Potent Offense in Baseball

27 up, 27 down. Yankees RHP Domingo Germán threw a perfect game against the Oakland A's. MLB's first since 2012. It had been over decade since King Felix showed us what perfection looked like, but Domingo Germán has etched his name in the record books. Christian Yelich hasn't been in All-Star since 2019 but he's making a strong case this year. Remember when Nolan Arenado was struggling with the bat? That seems like a distant memory now. Do the Rangers have the best offense in baseball? All this (and more) on today's episode

Braves Show Why They’re NL’s Best | Futures Game Preview

The Braves are rolling and Ohtani is homering. Monday didn't feature a full slate but two of June's main themes continued in full force. All this (and more) on today's episode.