Baseball Connection

Detroit Tigers 2021 Season Recap

The Tigers were one of the most improved teams in MLB last season. After finishing with the worst record in 2019 and third-worst in 2020, they took a big leap in 2021 and finished near the middle of the pack. The rebuild is over and the Tigers should be a solid team in 2022 with plenty of momentum moving forward. The ingredients are in place for a return to winning baseball in Detroit. All this on today's episode.

Los Angeles Angels 2021 Season Recap

Although the Los Angeles Angels finished fourth in their division, they hosted the best show in town on most nights in the summer of 2021. Shohei Ohtani took the baseball world by storm in his historic MVP season, producing as both a pitcher and a hitter. Don't forget about the best player in the world, Mike Trout. He needs to get healthy for this team to move forward. What will 2022 look like for the Angels? All this on today's episode.

Kyle Seager Retires | How To Buy a Playoff Team

Kyle Seager has announced his retirement. The news came as a surprise considering Seager just came off a season with career high marks of 35 HRs and 101 RBIs. Seager was a career-long Seattle Mariner and the franchise face over the past several years. How can a team plan for both now and the future? It turns out anything is possible when you have plenty of payroll flexibility. All this on today's episode.

Late Round Picks Who Became 2022 Hall of Fame Candidates

The 2022 Hall of Fame ballot consists of many familiar names. These are some of the best players of a generation but not all were highly regarded at first. In fact, some were seen as extra fill-ins or fringe MLB players at first. Who are these players and what are their chances of Hall of Fame induction? All this on today's episode.

New York Mets 2021 Season Recap

The Mets came into 2021 with high expectations but fell far short of them. Their offense struggled and the pitching staff was plagued with injuries. There won't be any excuse for continued mediocrity in 2022 because the Mets have made major moves to improve their squad this winter. All this on today's episode.

The Top Gifts Teams Have Ever Gotten

In the Christmas spirit, we notice that every team has received a gift at some point. Whether it's trading for an unknown player who would alter franchise history, selecting a future Hall of Famer late in the draft, or benefiting from an error which would help them win the World Series. What are the top gifts some teams have ever gotten?

Colorado Rockies 2021 Season Recap

A lot of winning at home but even more losing on the road. That was the theme for the Rockies in 2021. They're losing Trevor Story but have promising young infielders on the squad already. They have poor pitching but no real plan to fix it. Where should the Rockies go from here?

Bellinger Gets Pay Raise After Down Year | Lockout Updates

Cody Bellinger agreed to a new deal with the Dodgers before the lockout began on December 1. He will earn $17 million in 2022. Not bad for a player coming off a down year. Due to the lockout, teams have no idea how players are doing in their rehab process coming off major surgeries. Reports show that MLB total payroll has declined in recent years. How long will the lockout last? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Kansas City Royals 2021 Season Recap

The Royals' 2021 season surpassed expectations. As they near the end of their rebuild, Kansas City has developed a group of young starting pitchers to navigate these bridge seasons. Salvador Perez had a monster season with the bat and remains the heart and soul of the franchise. Looking ahead to next season, baseball's next young star (Bobby Witt Jr.) will likely make his MLB debut in Kansas City. All this on today's episode.

Minnesota Twins 2021 Season Recap

After becoming regulars in the postseason, the Twins took a huge step backwards in 2021. The Bomba Squad was still alive as they drilled the second-most HRs in the American League. However, poor pitching was the main problem all year long. What's next for Minnesota? All this (and more) on today's episode.