Baseball Connection

Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina have been at it for a very long time. With their win on Wednesday, they tied the record for the most wins by a pitcher/catcher combination. Zac Gallen was traded from the Marlins to the Diamondbacks after a strong rookie year. Miami got Jazz Chisholm in exchange. Both players faced off this week. Which team got the best of the trade? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Dusty Baker secured his 2,000th managerial win as the Astros defeated the Mariners. Baker is Cooperstown-bound, along with the handful of other managers who have accomplished this feat. The Yankees just won't lose and Aaron Judge won't stop mashing. Joc Pederson has a very specific role and he's great at it. Why are the Giants are a great team for him to play for? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Who would've guessed Eric Hosmer would lead MLB in average through three weeks? Or that the Twins would own the American League's best team ERA after losing some key arms the past year? We go through all the surprises atop the leaderboards.

Robinson Cano has been designated for assignment by the New York Mets. They will most likely have to release him because no team will want to take on his huge contract. Has Cano played his final MLB game? Logan Gilbert and Julio Rodriguez showed why the Mariners' youth movement is so exciting. Aaron Judge hit two more homers as the Yankees extended their win streak to nine. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Clayton Kershaw now sits alone atop the Dodgers strikeout list. No other Dodgers pitcher has amassed as many career strikeouts. The Marlins just finished one of their best Aprils in franchise history and are riding strong pitching this year. They have a seven game win streak. George Springer already loves hitting against his former team. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The New York Mets continue to impress. They threw a combined no-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies. With strong play on all sides of the ball from both new and incumbent players, something special is happening with this team. Madison Bumgarner continues to deal quietly for the D-Backs. The Marlins have won six straight games. Trevor Bauer has been suspended 324 games. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Ronald Acuna Jr. made his return to the Braves lineup for the first time since tearing his ACL last July. Acuna played right field and wasted no time letting it loose by swiping two bases. Expect a strong year from him. It's early, but the Angels lead the AL West. What makes them better this year? Alek Manoah is an ace. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Getting off to a strong start is a great confidence booster for any hitter. It sets a tone for the season and provides a sense of relief. Who are some of the bats making an impact in the early going? When it comes to major milestones, you have to play at a high level for a long time. There is one active player who many believe will be the next in the 3,000 hit club. When it comes to discussing the best players in the game, how much of a factor is durability? All this (and more) on today's episode.

When Willy Adames was traded from the Rays to the Brewers last season, he became a much better hitter overnight. He's back at it again after a massive performance on Tuesday night. How good is his bat truly? Can he keep it up? Don't look now, but the Mets are baseball's best team at the moment and their pitching is leading the way. Carlos Rodon is off to a hot start and he continues to rack up the strikeouts for the Giants. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Angel Hernandez, MLB's most infamous umpire, was at it again on Sunday night. Kyle Schwarber let him know it after erupting in anger after Hernandez called him out on what should have been a ball. Walker Buehler tossed the first complete game in MLB the season. Bo Bichette has had a slow start, but his grand slam might be just what he needed. All this (and more) on today's episode.