Baseball Connection

We're still not quite sure why Mike Shildt got fired by the Cardinals. The Padres are interested in him though. MLB has announced major plans to provide housing for minor league players next season. We might also be getting a streaming service for in-market games. Joctober continued in Atlanta as the Braves took a 2-0 series lead. All this (and more) on today's episode.

After homering, Austin Riley was adorned with MVP chants by the Atlanta crowd. He did not disappoint. Riley's walk-off single sent those fans home happy and got the Braves off to a good start in the NLCS? Can they follow suit in Game 2?

The ALCS is tied at one game a piece. Both the Red Sox and Astros have flexed their muscles as expected. Kike Hernandez is suddenly the hottest hitter on the planet. Will there be enough pitching on both sides? All this (and more) on today's episode.

It was another close game, but the Dodgers came out on top. LA advances to the NLCS after a hard-fought series with the Giants. These were arguably the two best teams in MLB, but someone had to go home. The ALCS begins with the Red Sox vs. Astros. Expect plenty of offense. All this (and more) on today's episode.

After an objectively successful tenure in St. Louis, Cardinals' manager Mike Shildt has been fired. He and the club reportedly had a "philosophical difference" about the direction of the team. Lance McCullers might be out for the ALCS, which would be a massive blow to Houston. Who will take Game 5 of the NLDS? All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Braves and Astros have advanced to the next round of the playoffs. Atlanta awaits the winner of the Dodgers-Giants series while Houston will get a rematch of the 2018 ALCS with Boston. All this (and more) on today's episode.

There's some Fenway Magic in the air this fall. With yet another walk-off victory, the Red Sox beat the Rays to advance to the ALCS. It's a big upset, no matter how you slice it. Joc Pederson is no stranger to playoff baseball. His latest act was a pinch hit 3-run HR to lead the Braves to victory. The Giants showed every ingredient of championship baseball in their Game 3 win at Dodger Stadium. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Christian Vasquez delivered a walk-off home run to put Boston up 2-1 in the ALDS. The game wasn't without controversy though. Were the Rays robbed by a bad rule? Chicago was rocking as the White Sox returned home to host the Astros. In a must-win game, the White Sox roared back to stun Houston. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Padres fired their manager last week. How much of the blame did he deserve for their disappointing season? Clayton Kershaw has officially been shut down for the year. Both NLDS series are tied up at 1-1. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Astros are letting their bats do the talking. They've taken a commanding lead in the series against the Astros, largely due to great offense throughout the lineup. The Red Sox must have gotten the memo too, as they blasted 5 HRs in Tampa to tie up their series. It was a pitcher's duel in Milwaukee but the Brewers got the win. Logan Webb was electric for the Giants and the veterans homered as SF beat LA.