Baseball Connection

Eovaldi + Homers = Game 7 | NLCS Game 6 Preview

There will be a Game 7 in the ALCS. The Rangers continued the streak of the road team winning every game in the series as Nathan Eovaldi delivered yet another strong outing. Jonah Heim, Mitch Garver, and Adolis Garcia each hit big home runs to aid the effort. The NLCS resumes in Philadelphia with the same matchup we saw in Game 3 - Aaron Nola vs. Merrill Kelly. What should we expect this time around? All this on today's episode.

Epic Comeback Homers | Altuve Delivers AGAIN | Thomas Rescues D-Backs

We saw epic postseason baseball in each LCS game on Friday night. Jose Altuve hit a 3-run HR in the 9th inning to save the day for the Astros. The Rangers have struggled to contain Jose Altuve all year. Alek Thomas came off the bench and delivered a game-tying HR for the D-Backs in the bottom of the 8th, before Gabriel Moreno hit a go-ahead single, as the D-Backs won to tie the NLCS at 2-2. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Astros Fight Back | Arenado’s Gold Glove Streak Ends

The Astros punched back in Game 3 of the ALCS. Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez led the way for Houston en-route to an 8-5 victory. Expect more offense from both sides in Game 4. For the first time since 2012, Nolan Arenado will not win the Gold Glove award for National League third basemen. What other surprises were unveiled with the list of finalists? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Philly Stays Hot | Scherzer Returns for Game 3

The Phillies routed the D-Backs 10-0 in Game 2 of the NLCS. Aaron Nola tossed 6 scoreless innings and Kyle Schwarber blasted 2 HRs to pace the home team. The Phillies will carry a 2-0 series lead to Arizona. The Rangers are turning to Max Scherzer in Game 3. Scherzer has been out with an injury for about a month. He'll face a tough task with a hungry Astros lineup. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Montgomery Outduels Verlander | Hoskins Near Return? | Gallen vs. Wheeler Showdown

Jordan Montgomery secured the victory for the Rangers in Game 1 of the ALCS in Houston. The Rangers had not played well at Minute Maid Park in recent years so winning the first game sets a nice tone for them. The NLCS is set to begin with what looks like a pitcher's duel... on paper. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Phillies Down Braves | Change the Playoff Format? | Scherzer Eyes Return

For the second straight year, the Phillies defeated the Braves to clinch another appearance in the NLCS. Philly's bats got hot and they rode their home crowd energy, but the Braves looked flat all series long. With 3 out of 4 of this year's #1 seeds heading home early, many are wondering if MLB should change the playoff format so top seeds don't have such a long wait. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Rangers Sweep O’s | Minnesota Melee | ”Japanese Prince Fielder” Eyes College Baseball

The Rangers swept the Orioles to advance to the ALCS. Will they have a Lone Star Showdown with Houston, or will the Twins defy odds? The Dodgers are in an 0-2 hole that they'll have to hit their way out of. Rintaro Sasaki is holds Japan's record for most high school home runs (140 HRs). He's looking to skip the NPB Draft and attend a US University in 2025. Early reports mention Vanderbilt and California as interested programs. All this (and more) on today's episode

Garver’s Grand Salami | Lopez Shuts Down Astros | Top Home Field Advantages

Mitch Garver's grand slam gave the Rangers an early 9-2 lead in Game 2 of the ALDS. The Orioles made it interesting later but ultimately fell short as the Rangers won 11-8. Pablo Lopez delivered a masterful performance on the mound against the Astros with 7 scorless innings. The Twins offense chased Astros starter Framber Valdez in the 5th inning. Minnesota tied the series and heads home for the next two games. The NLDS resumes on Monday. Are these must-wins for the Braves and Dodgers? All this on today's episode.

Kershaw in Shambles | Phillies Shut Out Braves | Verlander Cruises

Clayton Kershaw just can't get it done on the big stage. The future Hall of Famer has been plagued by postseason struggles his entire career. Saturday night was his worst playoff start yet. The Phillies handed the Braves their first shutout loss at home since August 2021. Another year, another strong Astros ALDS performance. The Rangers took Game 1 of their series against the Orioles. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Postseason Returns to Baltimore | Houston Showdown | Braves - Phillies Rematch

The Division Series are here. Playoff baseball has returned to Baltimore for the first time since 2016. Can the O's fend of the Rangers? Correa & Lewis have formed a nice 1-2 punch for the Twins. They'll have their hands full in Houston against the defending champs. A Phillies-Braves rematch is here. All this (and more) on today's episode.