Baseball Connection

It's Schwarber's World | Donaldson Heckles Giolito | Dodgers On A Roll

It's Kyle Schwarber's world and we're just living in it. He's turned into the modern-day Barry Bonds during this hot stretch. Similarly, Shohei Ohtani is the modern-day Babe Ruth. Josh Donaldson homered off Lucas Giolito and suggested that it was because Giolito can't cheat anymore. Was getting no-hit last week a wake up call for LA? The Dodgers are on a roll against the best team in the league. All this (and more) on today's episode.

A Toronto-Miami Trade | Soroka's Return Path | 1st Foreign Substance Suspension

The Blue Jays said they need to improve, so they made some moves. Toronto acquired Corey Dickerson and Adam Cimber to provide left-handed offense and relief pitching, respectively. After re-tearing his Achilles, what does Mike Soroka's future look like now? Hector Santiago is this season's first player to receive a suspension for foreign substance abuse. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Ohtani's Absurd Game | Gerrit Cole Exposed? | Story Joins HR Derby

We're running out of words to describe Shohei Ohtani's talent. His latest feat: a HR, 2B, 3B, and stolen base. The Red Sox punished Gerrit Cole as they went on to sweep the Yankees again. Boston is 6-0 against NY this year. Trevor Story has announced he'll participate in the HR Derby. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Beware of the Giants | Bellinger's Impact | The D-Backs' First Road Win in 2 Months

Don't mess with the Giants. They are the best team in baseball right now and won't go down easy. Cody Bellinger gave the Dodgers their first walkoff win of the season. Due to injury, Bellinger has only played 20 games this year. LA hopes to have him at full strength the rest of the way. The D-Backs got their first road win since April. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Nola Strikes Out 10 Straight | Biggest Leadoff HR We've Seen? | HR Races

Aaron Nola put the Phillies on his back in the opening game of a doubleheader at Citi Field. Nola struck out 10 straight Mets, becoming only the second pitcher in MLB history to accomplish the feat. Shohei Ohtani's first career leadoff HR came off that bat at 116.1 mph. That's the hardest-hit leadoff HR we've seen since Statcast began in 2015. Fernando Tatis Jr makes sure he won't be left out of the MLB home run race. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Cubs Toss Combined No-Hitter | Schwarber's Surge | Vlad Paces Blue Jays

The Cubs combined for a no-hitter. That's the seventh we've seen so far this year, which ties an MLB record. Nobody can keep Kyle Schwarber in the yard right now. He's the hottest hitter on the planet. Vlad Guerrero Jr's at-bats have become must-see-TV. All it took was a wild pitch for the Rays to squeak out a 1-0 victory against Boston. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Padres Sweep Dodgers | Astros Win 10th Straight | Ohtani vs. Gausman Duel

The Padres hosted the Dodgers in front of 3 consecutive sellout crowds in San Diego. They didn't disappoint. The Padres swept LA for the first time since 2013. We know Oakland is good, but Houston is also going to be a problem this year. Make it 10 straight wins for the Astros. Ohtani and Gausman dueled in Anaheim. All this (and more) on today's episode.

A Wander-ful Debut | Girardi Goes Too Far? | Pitchers Show Frustration

Wander Franco made the most of his MLB debut. He belted a HR and a double, which jolted excitement to a Rays team that really needs some. Pitchers are getting visibly frustrated with the new enforcement of foreign substance rules. Did Joe Girardi go too far when asking for Scherzer to be checked a third time? Sergio Romo is sick of it too. All this on today's episode. 

Buxton Can't Catch a Break | D-Backs Finally Win | Darvish Fastest to 1500 K's

Byron Buxton came off the injured list a few days ago and picked up right where he left off. Unfortunately, he suffered a hand fracture and has returned to the injured list. After 17 games, the D-Backs' losing streak finally came to an end. Yu Darvish became the fastest pitcher in MLB history to reach 1,500 strikeouts. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Wander Franco On The Way | Schwarber Hat Trick | Triple Plays

The Rays are calling for help and Wander Franco is on the way. The consensus #1 prospect in baseball will make his debut on Tuesday. Kyle Schwarber delivered a hat trick of home runs for the Nationals, giving him five homers in two games. The Yankees turned a triple play to end the game. It was their 3rd triple play of the year! All this (and more) on today's episode.