Baseball Connection

In just a week, the AL and NL East standings have been shaken up. The Red Sox and Mets have been knocked down while the Phillies, Yankees, and Blue Jays keep climbing up. They've been winning all year long, but the White Sox lineup is getting even better. Luis Robert makes his return tonight. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Fernando Tatis Jr. was seen taking outfield reps over the past couple of days. The Padres might be considering playing him there to protect his ailing shoulder. Brock Holt showed us what a 31 mph eephus looks like. The Tigers extended Jonathan Schoop. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Japan won the Gold medal for baseball at the Olympics. Although fans weren't in attendance, they did it with pride on their home soil. Ramon Laureano tested positive for PEDs and has been suspended for 80 games. It's a big blow, but Starling Marte's walkoff HR reminded the A's they still have one of the best centerfielders in baseball. The Dodgers have activated Trea Turner. Who will be the odd man out for playing time? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Could Yadier Molina return for yet another season next year? That's what he's looking to do. Luke Voit led the MLB in home runs last year and has been an excellent player ever since he joined the Yankees. However, New York still tried to trade him. Anthony Rendon will miss the rest of the year due to hip surgery. Unfortunately for the Angels, their key players keep getting hurt. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Yankees have been hot lately. Much of it has been due to Anthony Rizzo, who's been on a tear since joining the team over the last 6 games. Max Scherzer made his Dodgers debut and looked vintage. Carlos Correa won this round of his beef with Joe Kelly. George Springer's consistent power and on-base skills make the Blue Jays lineup even more lethal. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Astros were met with a raucous environment at Dodger Stadium, but they came through with a victory. It was the largest crowd at any MLB game this year. Akil Baddoo and Jonathan India continue to show poise as young leadoff hitters with a lot of promise. MadBum twirled a gem against the Giants, which just feels weird. All this (and more) on today's episode.

There's a superstar out there who doesn't get much attention anymore. He's putting up elite numbers and has proven to be very durable. Who stole DJ LeMahieu's powers. The Astros long-awaited return to LA is finally here. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Kumar Rocker and the Mets did not reach an agreement on a contract. The Mets initially offered $6 million but then rescinded it after reviewing Rocker's post-draft medical exam. This tarnishes the Mets overall draft because their strategy did not account for this scenario. Rocker will not be returning to Vanderbilt, so he'll have to find another path to professional baseball.

After four games without a home run, the Giants' bats came back with a vengeance. They cranked 5 home runs in a victory against the Astros. Anthony Rizzo has hit the ground running in New York. Is he the piece that's been missing from the Yankees all along? George Springer showed the Toronto faithful what he's all about. All this (and more) on today's episode.

We just experienced the busiest trade deadline in recent memory. The Cubs & Nationals cleaned house, the Yankees & Blue Jays are alive, the White Sox are scary, and the Braves loaded up on outfielders. By the way, Joey Votto is reminding us that he's a future Hall of Famer. All this (and more) on today's episode.