Baseball Connection

ONeil Cruz Dazzles | Examining Pittsburgh’s Rebuild | Braves & Yankees Keep Rolling

ONeil Cruz had a 2022 debut for the ages on Monday night. All his tools were on display as he registered the fastest sprint speed & exit velocity the Pirates have had all year, as well as the fastest infield throw MLB has seen this year. How is the Pirates rebuild coming along anyway? The Braves and Yankees continue to roll. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Mike Trout Goes Off | AL MVP Race | Pirates Promote 6’7” Shortstop

The Seattle Mariners must be happy to see Mike Trout leave town. Trout tormented the Mariners with home runs all weekend long. Trout has blasted 5 HRs in his last 5 games and suddenly finds himself in the midst of the MVP conversation. Can he or Judge stay healthy this year? The Rogers Centre was rocking in Toronto as the Blue Jays completed a huge comeback victory over the Yankees. Oneil Cruz, the 6'7" shortstop and top Pirates prospect, is set to make his MLB debut. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Father vs. Son Lineups | Who Would Win?

There are a lot of active players who's fathers also played in the MLB. In the spirit of Father's Day, let's take a look at a lineup made entirely of active MLB sons and another lineup made entirely of MLB fathers. Who would win?

Wacha & Wainwright Face Off | Young Bats Blossoming in Baltimore

Adam Wainwright and Michael Wacha were a 1-2 punch for the Cardinals back in 2013 during their World Series run. They faced off against each other in Boston for the first time almost nine years later. What is the "big inning" and why should defenses try to avoid it? Adley Rutschmann and Ryan Mountcastle are heating up for the Orioles. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Braves Win 14th Straight | Anderson Paces LA | Can Anyone Catch Yankees or Mets?

Make that 14 consecutive wins for the Atlanta Braves. Spencer Strider threw gas, Austin Riley homered twice, Orlando Arcia knocked out four hits. Nobody can stop the defending champions right now. Tyler Anderson carried a no-hitter into the ninth inning against the Angels but Shohei Ohtani had other plans. Lots of teams are streaking but can anyone really catch the Yankees or Mets? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Mikolas Misses No-No By Inches | Gonsolin Pushes ERA Lead | Tatis & Buehler Updates

Miles Mikolas was one strike away from history. Mikolas threw 8 2/3 no-hit innings on a career high 129 pitches against the Pirates. At least the Cardinals won. Fernando Tatis Jr. was expected to return by now but he hasn't even been cleared to swing yet. When can we expect him back? The MLB leader in ERA is currently LA's Tony Gonsolin. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Twins Unleash Lethal Combination | Elite Blue Jays Offense Returns | Phillies and Braves Stay Hot

Arraez, Buxton, and Correa - also known as ABC - is the Twins lethal combination at the top of that lineup. This trio is a nightmare for opposing pitchers and has done serious damage in recent games. Another Alek Manoah masterpiece plus plenty run support equals an easy Blue Jays win. The Phillies and Braves stayed hot but Ozzie Albies suffered a foot fracture. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Braves Win 11th Straight | New York Is Home To Baseball’s Best

The Atlanta Braves won their 11th straight game on Sunday afternoon. Adam Duvall and William Contreras have been on fire at the dish lately. New York is the center of the baseball world right now because the Mets and Yankees are MLB's best teams. Matt Carpenter was sleeping on his couch a month ago, now he's picking up multi-homer games on the biggest stage. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Standout Sophomores in 2022

Young players generally take a while to develop. It's rare for a rookie to hit the ground running. Talented players, however, will eventually start to shine. There are several sophomore players impressing in 2022. Who are they?

Weekend Roundtable | Phillies Roar Back To Life | Baseball’s Dennis Rodman?

Apparently firing Joe Girardi was the right move. The Phillies won't stop winning as they've extended their win streak to 8 games and are suddenly back in contention. Why are Juan Soto's numbers down this year? José Ramirez is an extra base machine. Jazz Chisholm Jr. is the Marlins best player but he's gotten on some nerves; some call him baseball's Dennis Rodman. All this (and more) on today's episode.