Baseball Connection

Shohei Ohtani recorded his 20th stolen base of the year, making him the first Angels player with 40 HR and 20 steals in the same season. Age is just a number to Adam Wainwright - he looks vintage out there these days. All this (and more) on today's episode.

There's a player in his prime right now who is on pace for a Hall of Fame career but few of us realize it. Yasmani Grandal blasted 2 home runs in his return to the lineup. The White Sox are fully reloaded and ready for the playoffs. Salvador Perez and Whit Merrifield may be stuck in a weak lineup, but they're still getting their numbers. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Yankees have a 12-game win streak and it's their longest since 1961. Chris Sale tossed the third immaculate inning of his career. His return from Tommy John is looking great so far. Can Syndergaard really survive without throwing any breaking balls this year? Strong seasons from Marcus Semien and Juan Soto have flown under the radar. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Orioles suffered a 19-game losing streak, but they finally stopped the bleeding. They ambushed Ohtani for 3 home runs in last night's victory against the Angels. Will Justin Verlander possibly be back for the playoffs? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Yadier Molina will return on a 1-year, $10 million deal next year. It will also be the final season of his career. The Cardinals should bring back Wainwright because it only makes sense. The Padres have fallen on hard times lately. Who will be the odd men out as key Yankees return from injury? Is Harrison Bader a Gold Glove centerfielder? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Travis Shaw made an emphatic return to Boston with a walk-off grand slam. Lance Lynn has been terrific all year and should be a front-runner for AL Cy Young. It's easy to forget how good Giancarlo Stanton is, but he's extremely consistent when he actually plays. Salvador Perez provides tremendous value at the dish but do you realize how rare that is for a catcher? All this (and more) on today's episode.

We take a look at 5 major series coming up this week. It's crunch time for playoff hopefuls. The Yankees look like the Bronx Bombers again and the Dodgers are creeping up the NL West. All this (and more) on today's episode.

With a patented opposite-field blast, Miguel Cabrera became the 28th member of MLB's 500 home run club. Miggy has put together a phenomenal Hall of Fame career, but he's not done yet. Next up: 3,000 hits. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Braves signed Travis d'Arnaud to a two-year, $16 million extension. How good can d'Arnaud be moving forward? Cole Hamels' Dodgers tenure ended before it began. It's probably time for him to retire. After pitching for Team USA in Tokyo, David Robertson is working his way back to the MLB with the Rays. All this (and more) on today's episode.

There's a new angel in the outfield in Anaheim. Brandon Marsh became the first Angels player to hit two triples in the same game since Erick Aybar in 2011. The Yankees finally addressed the glaring flaw in their lineup. Don't look now, but the Reds are just one game out of a playoff spot. All this (and more) on today's episode.