Baseball Connection

The Tigers Will Be Good Soon? | Dodgers Call Up Gray | Luis Robert Returning

Just two months after etching his name in the record books, Spencer Turnbull's season is officially over. Turnbull will undergo Tommy John surgery and even his 2023 season is in jeopardy. With all the talent they've acquired in recent years, the Tigers are shaping up to be a good team very soon. Luis Robert is on his way back to the White Sox and they're gearing up for a World Series push. What should we expect from the Dodgers' Josiah Gray? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Mets Survive Early Meltdown | What To Expect From Brandon Marsh | Marte on the Block?

The Mets survived an early meltdown and six run deficit against the Pirates and salvaged the series finale in Pittsburgh. How exactly did the Pirates score 3 runs on a swinging bunt? The Angels called up Brandon Marsh. Is he their center fielder of the future? Starling Marte declined a contract extension from the Marlins so we could see him traded over the next 1.5 weeks. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Scary Moment in DC | Stallings' Slam Ignites Pittsburgh | Fan Takes Aim At Verdugo

The Padres-Nationals game was suspended in the 6th inning due to a shooting that occurred outside the ballpark. It was a scary moment as many people weren't sure where the shots were coming from. The Pirates saw their largest home crowd of the season and Jacob Stallings sent them home happy with a walk-off grand slam. A fan threw a ball at Alex Verdugo during the Yankees rain-soaked victory over Boston. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Lowrie Makes It Look Easy | Cronenworth's Cycle | New Look for E-Rod

Jed Lowrie turned around a 101 mph fastball from Emmanuel Clase and deposited it into the bleachers, giving the A's a walk-off victory to open the second half of their season. There was another cycle at Nats Park, but this time it was by an opposing player, Jake Cronenworth. Eduardo Rodriguez looked sharp as the Red Sox improved to 7-0 against the Yankees this season. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Blue Jays Returning to Toronto | Kris Bryant To Be Traded? | Braves Grab Pederson

After being banished from their home for parts of two seasons, the Blue Jays will finally play in Toronto on July 30. The Canadian federal government has granted them a National Interest Exemption. The Cubs are selling. They shipped Joc Pederson to Atlanta and are now dangling Kris Bryant and Craig Kimbrel. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Red Sox Load Up For 2nd Half | Kelenic Returns

The Red Sox are calling in reinforcements for the second half. Top prospects Jarren Duran and Tanner Houck will join the team in New York to open the second half. Chris Sale is coming back too. He looked strong in his first rehab start. Jarred Kelenic is being recalled to the big leagues. Will he hit enough this time? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Vlad Jr. Wins All-Star MVP | 8th Straight Win for American League

We saw a bit of everything during the All-Star Game. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. took home MVP honors. The game had quite an international flavor to it and the American League extended their winning streak to 8. All this on today's episode.

All-Star Lineups | Is Scherzer a Hall of Famer? | Cole Hamels To Hold Tryout

All-Star lineups are out. MLB knows what it's doing by centering Ohtani and Tatis Jr. in the spotlight. Max Scherzer will make his 4th career All-Star Game start. Is he going to be a Hall of Famer when it's all said and done? Cole Hamels is hosting a tryout this week. All this (and more) on today's episode.

MLB Draft 1st Round Recap | Pete Repeat | Alonso Defends HR Derby Crown

The Pirates shocked many by taking Henry Davis with the #1 pick in the 2021 MLB Draft. Davis is the real deal though and should make it up the ranks quickly. That pick did shake things up though. Where did others land? Pete Alonso defended his HR Derby crown and he made it look easy. All this on today's episode.

Acuna Tears ACL | Cole Shuts Out Houston | Yelich Ejected On Blunder

Ronald Acuna Jr. has torn his ACL and will undergo season-ending surgery. It's a massive blow to both the Braves and baseball in general. Gerrit Cole made an emphatic return to Houston, tossing a complete game shutout. Christian Yelich was ejected after a judgement call at first base. Should he have been called out? All this (and more) on today's episode.