Baseball Connection

The Mariners won a back-and-forth affair which ended in a walk-off blast. Seattle is ready for their first postseason appearance in 21 years. Is Michael Harris II the best rookie in all of baseball? Albert hit HR #697. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Albert Pujols hit his 696th career home run, moving him into a tie for 4th on the all-time list. Albert is moving closer to the big 700. Mike Trout became the first Angel to homer in six consecutive games. Trout has missed a lot of time this year but is still second in the AL in home runs. Zac Gallen currently holds baseball's longest scoreless streak since 2015. All this (and more) on today's episode.

MLB announced major rule changes which will begin in 2023. We'll see pitch clocks, bigger bases, and no more defensive shifts. The main goal of these changes is to increase pace of play. Will these changes make baseball more fun to watch?

Corbin Burnes reminded us why he's the reigning NL Cy Young with a 14 strikeout masterpiece across 8 innings of 1-run ball against the Giants. The Brewers, Phillies, and Padres are fighting for two playoff spots and each team is desperate to get in. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Braves have the best record in baseball since June 1. They've played so well that they've caught the Mets in the standings for a share of first place. Framber Valdez extended his quality start streak to 23. Christian Yelich hit the longest HR we've seen all season. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Aaron Judge hit his 54th home run of the year, extending his career high. The Yankees will go as far as Judge takes them. Bo Bichette and the Blue Jays made a statement in Baltimore by sweeping a doubleheader. Bichette hit 3 home runs in the nightcap. Ryne Nelson and Hunter Brown threw scoreless outings in the MLB debuts. Will Ohtani or Trout lead the Angels in homers? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Dylan Cease was just one out away from a no-hitter until Luis Arraez broke it up with a clean single to right field. Cease has quietly been one of baseball's better arms this season. Shohei Ohtani ascended to new heights as he perplexed the Astros over eight innings of one-run ball. It's a fun time to be a Baltimore Oriole. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Spencer Strider turned in a record-breaking masterpiece on Thursday as he pitched 8 shutout innings with 16 strikeouts in the Braves victory. Strider became the first Braves pitcher to record 16 strikeouts in a game. He's coming for the NL Rookie of the Year. Jordan Montgomery has been stellar since joining the Cardinals. What other players have stepped up for their new teams since being traded?

The Orioles called up their top prospect, Gunnar Henderson. Henderson didn't disappoint as he went 2-4 with a home run in his first taste of MLB action. Baltimore is making a playoff push as the calendar flips to September. Shohei Ohtani became the first player to ever record 30 home runs as a hitter and 10 wins as a pitcher in the same season. Is Ohtani closing the gap in the MVP race? Jacob deGrom, Starling Marte, Brandon Nimmo, and Edwin Diaz led the Mets in a masterful victory against the Dodgers. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Justin Verlander and Shane McClanahan are the two frontrunners for AL Cy Young award. Verlander has been placed on the 15-day IL due do a calf strain and McClanahan was scratched from his latest start due to shoulder impingement. Aaron Judge and Albert Pujols are closing in on history. All this on today's episode.