Baseball Connection

Miller’s Hot Start Continues | Kirilloff Keeps Crushing | World Series Hangover?

Julio Urias has answered the Dodgers' challenge to be their ace. Bryce Miller looks very comfortable in the Major Leagues. He's now thrown 19 innings through 3 starts with a 0.47 ERA. Why are the Astros struggling to gain momentum? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Cycle for Cedric | Arenado Shows Up | Burnes & Brewers Roll

The Orioles have been fun to watch this year and that continued on Friday when Cedric Mullins hit for the cycle. Randy Arozarena has been one of the best outfielders in the AL this season. Can Nolan Arenado turn his season around? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Casey Schmitt Like to Hit | Eovaldi Extends Scoreless Streak | Rays, Rays, Rays

Casey Schmitt is off to a hot start with the bat in his first 3 MLB games. Known for his glove, Schmitt has made a strong statement in the early going. Nathan Eovaldi tossed 8.2 scoreless innings against the Athletics. Eovaldi has the longest scoreless streak in baseball. Tampa Bay is the best team in baseball. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Giants Future SS Makes Splash | Diaz Delivers Hat Trick for Oakland | Rodriguez and Rutschman Show

Casey Schmitt is known for his glove but he wants us to know that he can hit too. Schmitt went deep in the second at-bat of the MLB debut. He might be the Giants' shortstop of the near future. A's rookie Jordan Diaz hit 3 home runs against the Yankees. Grayson Rodriguez and Adley Rustchman have a strong connection dating back to the early minor leagues and they're reunited at the MLB level. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Contreras Returns to Wrigley | Who is Masataka Yoshida? | AL West Surprises

Willson Contreras made his return to Wrigley Field for the first time as a Cardinal. Contreras got a warm welcome back but that quickly turned into boos after the game got underway. Contreras had a big day at the plate, leading the Cardinals to a 3-1 win. Masataka Yoshida is the talk of town in Boston. He's been the best rookie in baseball so far. The AL West looks very different this year with Texas leading the pack and the Astros struggling. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Rays Roar Back | Sophomore Slumps | Miller Time in Seattle

The Rays are baseball's top team right now. They're playing in a cutthroat AL East but still manage to stand in a league of their own. Sophomore slumps are common and both of last year's Rookie of the Year winners are slowly breaking out of theirs. The Mariners have introduced baseball to a young talent  named Bryce Miller. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Athletics Remember Vida Blue | Can White Sox Reverse Their Woes? | The Dark Knight Retires

Legendary Oakland Athletics pitcher Vida Blue passed away at the age of 73. Blue won MVP in his age-21 season and was part of an Athetics dynasty. The White Sox are showing some signs of life after a rough April but they'll have to do without Eloy Jimenez for 4-6 weeks. Matt Harvey announced his retirement. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Tatis Torments Kershaw | Randy Rakes | Red Sox Making Noise

Fernando Tatis hit 2 home runs off Clayton Kershaw and Yu Darvish tossed 6 2/3 innings with 1 earned run as the Padres beat the Dodgers. Randy Arozarena continued his hot start to the season with a home run and the Rays improved their home record to 18-2. Chris Sale looked vintage and Masataka Yoshida has a 15-game hitting streak. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Dodgers Stun Phillies | Ohtani Joins Babe | Flashy Wander Franco

The Dodgers staged a late comeback and stunned the Phillies. Bryce Harper bounced back and went 3-3 with a double and two walks. Shohei Ohtani notched his 500th career strikeout. Wander Franco knows how to have fun. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Bryce Miller Flirts With No-No in Debut | Orioles Put on Defensive Clinic

Bryce Harper returned to the Phillies lineup on Tuesday. He'll need some time to readjust. Bryce Miller carried a no-hitter into the seventh en route to a 10-strikeout performance in his MLB debut. Miller is the Mariners' #2 prospect. Bryce Elder continued his strong season for the Braves as he lead Atlanta to a 6-0 victory over Miami. The Orioles' bats have been strong this year but not their defense. Baltimore put on a defensive clinic in Kansas City with multiple highlight reel plays. All this (and more) on today's episode.