Baseball Connection

The Dodgers stunned the baseball world by executing a blockbuster deal to bring Max Scherzer and Trea Turner to LA. The Dodgers have an embarrassment of riches and are the clear-cut favorites to win it all. The deadline is just hours away. Will Kris Bryant remain a Cub? Who will land Jose Berrios? All this (and more) on today's episode.

In less than a day, the Yankees may have resurrected their season. They acquired both Joey Gallo and Anthony Rizzo, both of whom will add balance to their righty-heavy lineup. The Dodgers traded for Danny Duffy, the Blue Jays got Brad Hand, and many more deals around the league. All this on today's episode.

Starling Marte is off the market. The A's traded for Marte in exchange for Jesus Luzardo. It's a 1-for-1 swap and shows that Oakland is going for it. We could see Max Scherzer on the move very soon. Plenty of trades to discuss and more will be on the way. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Ohtani did double duty for the Angels last night as he chipped in a stolen base, RBI, and 7 innings of one-run ball. The AL MVP is his to lose. Andrew McCutchen's 8th career walkoff homer sent the Phillies home happy. How do the Mariners have such a good record? Javier Baez and Amir Garrett don't like each other. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Adam Frazier has been traded to San Diego. The left-handed hitting All-Star second baseman will bring more balance to the Padres lineup. Does this mean Eric Hosmer is on the move? Byron Buxton rejected the Twins' lowball contract offer. The Yankees had another late-inning meltdown. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Patrick Sandoval was two outs away from a no-hitter in the Angels close 2-1 win over the Twins. He's developed into a solid rotation piece for the Angels and will continue improving. Framber Valdez tossed 6 no-hit innings for the Astros. Fernando Tatis entered the 30/20 club in just 82 games played this season. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Rafael Devers has enjoyed hitting against the Yankees this year. He added two homers last night (the 99th and 100th of his career) in another rivalry win. Tyrone Taylor ignited the Milwaukee faithful with his first career grand slam. Nelson Cruz looks comfortable already. More help is on the way for the Mets. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Cleveland Indians will have a new name next year. They'll be called the Guardians. What are your thoughts on the new name? Nelson Cruz is now in Tampa Bay and Rich Hill is a Met. The Yankees bullpen had another epic meltdown. Did the Dodgers get robbed in last night's loss to the Giants? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Trades are starting to occur as we stand just over a week away from the deadline. The Reds stumbled out of the gate in the second half and it just got worse. Nick Castellanos suffered a wrist microfracture which could sideline him for a few weeks. Did Yermin Mercedes really retire? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Can James Kaprelian become the ace Oakland needs to reach the next level in October? Will Adames started hitting for power all of a sudden. The Brewers aren't complaining. Will Smith's walkoff HR sealed a victory over San Francisco. It's going to be a tight 3-team race out west. All this (and more) on today's episode.