Baseball Connection

Scott Boras suggests that Michael Conforto might make a late-season comeback as a hitter-only. Is it even worth it and would any team sign him? The Marlins have a steady cop of young arms and there seems to be another one on the way. Johnny Cueto is back in the big leagues and made a strong impression in his White Sox debut. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Pirates won their game against the Reds without securing a hit. It doesn't happen often but sometimes patience is all it takes. Rookie RHP Hunter Greene threw 7.2 no-hit innings for Cincinnati with an MLB-high 118 pitches. The Cardinals blew out the Giants and Albert Pujols made his pitching debut. Nestor Cortes now leads the American League in ERA. All this (and more) on today's episode.

As the weather heats up, so are some hitters. Bryce Harper is showing why he's the reigning NL MVP. Are we seeing the rebirth of Christian Yelich? Seven teams are currently on pace for 100 wins, including a few surprises. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Can anyone stop the Yankees or Mets? It's always a nice bonus when a catcher has a good bat. The Reds know this: they have Tyler Stephenson who now has the equivalent of one full season under his belt. Kumar Rocker (2021 #10 overall pick) will pitch in an independent league in the coming months as he prepares to re-enter the MLB Draft. The Mariners demoted Jarred Kelenic ahead of this weekend's matchup with the Mets. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Robinson Cano's career isn't over after all. Cano is poised to sign an MLB deal with the Padres. San Diego could use some extra depth at the moment and Cano is a cheap, low-risk option. Bryce Harper has a partially torn UCL. He'll be shut down from throwing for at least four weeks but he'll DH in the meantime. The universal DH has come to the rescue. All this on today's episode.

Prior to Tuesday night, rumors swirled about Angels rookie LHP Reid Detmers being sent down to the Minors for further seasoning. Those rumors have been squashed since Detmers delivered a no-hitter against Tampa Bay. It was a wild night in Anaheim. Aaron Judge hit a walk-off HR for the Yankees as his monster year continues. Justin Verlander flirted with a no-hitter in yet another vintage outing. All this on today's episode.

Josh Naylor had a night for the ages in Chicago. Naylor had 8 RBIs including an 8th inning RBI double, 9th inning grand slam, and 11th inning 3-run HR. Opposing pitchers should take note. Nestor Cortes has been the Yankees best starter this season. In his latest act, Cortes carried a no-hitter into the 8th inning. Kyle Hendricks took the Padres to school, helping end the Cubs' losing streak. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Mother's Day celebrations were on display across the league. A handful of teams topped it off with walk-of victories. Gleyber Torres' HR was his seventh career walk-off hit. Jorge Alfaro made his mom's prediction come through with a pinch-hit blast. Don't look now, but the Angels are on top of the AL West. Ohtani & Rendon delivered the latest heroics. All this (and more) on today's episode.

You may not have guessed the Twins would have one of MLB's best pitching staffs this year, but here they are. Sonny Gray returned an led a shutout effort for Twins pitchers. Jhoan Duran is a budding new closer they will lean on. Miami called up hometown prospect 3B Joe Dunand, who homered in his first MLB at-bat. Dunand is A-Rod's nephew. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Mets are having a magical season. There's no other way to put it. They entered the ninth inning of Thursday's contest with a 0.2% win probability. One 7-run rally later, the Mets clinched the victory. The Twins have promoted 2017 No. 1 overall draft pick, Royce Lewis. Lewis will temporarily take over at shortstop for the injured Carlos Correa. All this (and more) on today's episode.