Baseball Connection

Astros Even It Up | Why 2-3-2 Is a Bad Format | Padres Hire New Manager

The World Series is tied at one game apiece. Houston returned the favor with a strong offensive performance of their own. The series will head back to Atlanta for 3 games. Is 2-3-2 a reasonable format anymore? After a few weeks of searching, the Padres have found their new manager. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Morton Suffers Broken Leg | Shohei Ohtani & Nelson Cruz Earn Hardware

The Braves jumped out to an early lead and maintained it en route to a Game 1 victory in the World Series. Braves starter, Charlie Morton, left the game early after what proved to be a broken leg. How will the Braves replace him? Shohei Ohtani taught us that something called the Historic Achievement Award even exists. Nelson Cruz is this year's Roberto Clemente Award winner.

Braves - Astros World Series Preview | Hate for Houston?

The World Series begins in Houston as the Astros seek to silence all their haters. The Braves are back in the Fall Classic for the first time since 1999. Who has the upper hand and what should we be watching for? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Cardinals Name New Manager | Silver Slugger Finalists Announced

The Cardinals' managerial opening didn't last very long. St. Louis is hiring Oliver Marmol to be their next manager. At 35, Marmol will be the youngest manager in MLB. The Silver Slugger finalists have been announced. Who made this first cut?

Giants‘ Next Steps | Schwarber Wants To Return? | Qualifying Offer Value Set

What path will the Giants take this winter? They have a pitching staff to rebuild, veterans to retain, and plenty of money to spend. Kyle Schwarber expressed interest in returning to Boston, but will they have room? How does the qualifying offer work and who might accept one this year? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Braves Defeat Dodgers | World Series Comes to Atlanta

The Atlanta Braves are going to the World Series. Eddie Rosario took home NLCS MVP honors as he led the Braves offense as they clinched the National League pennant. It's quite an underdog story considering the major injuries the Braves sustained this year. We've learned not to count them out.

Astros Advance to World Series | Scherzer Out For Game 6

For the third time in five years, the Houston Astros have won the American League pennant. The Astros silenced Boston's bats over the last three games. Yordan Alvarez' hot bat earned him ALCS MVP. They await the winner of the Braves-Dodgers series. Max Scherzer is battling a "dead arm" and won't pitch for LA in Game 6. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Chris Taylor For 3 | Dodgers Clap Back

The Dodgers quickly silenced whispers of their season coming to an end just yet. Chris Taylor belted 3 HRs and AJ Pollock added 2 more as they routed the Braves to make it a 3-2 series heading back to Atlanta. Houston looks to close things out at home. Can they? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Dodgers & Astros Back In It? | Late Rallies on Each Coast

Cody Bellinger tomahawked a 3-run homer to bring the Dodgers all the way back to victory. Atlanta was close to taking a stranglehold in this series, but never count LA out. Houston tied the ALCS with a late rally of their own. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Astros Ran Out of Pitching? | Yankees Bring Back Boone

The Astros lost badly to the Red Sox in Game 3 of the ALCS. Boston's bats are feasting off weak pitching. Who can the Astros turn to to stop the bleeding? Aaron Boone is returning to manage the Yankees on a 3-year deal. Who is to blame for the Yankees' playoff shortcomings in recent years? All this (and more) on today's episode.