Baseball Connection

Padres Offense Rolls | Yankees Shuffle Rotation | Sneaky Win Streaks

The Padres offense is rolling. Trent Grisham, Hae-Seong Kim, and Jake Cronenworth led the way in their victory over the Rangers. The Yankees continue to shuffle their pitching staff around - they optioned Domino German down to the alternate site. The Braves and Red Sox have put together nice win streaks since stumbling out of the gate. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Musgrove Tosses No-Hitter | The Local Product Makes History

Joe Musgrove has thrown the first no-hitter in Padres franchise's history. It's only fitting that Musgrove, a local product, was the one to the franchise drought. This is no fluke performance either - he's been stellar on the mound since last year and his advanced metrics look solid as well.

Trout Locked In | Lynn Carries White Sox | Bauer Caught Cheating?

Mike Trout is doing his thing, as he homered for the third consecutive game to continue his strong start to the season. Lance Lynn put the White Sox on his back in their home opener. Lynn tossed a complete game shutout with 11 strikeouts against the Royals. Did Trevor Bauer already get caught cheating? MLB is investigating suspicious baseballs from his last start? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Mancini Gets His Standing O | Paxton's Troubled Career | Baddoo Hype

As the early favorite for Comeback Player of the Year, Trey Mancini made his home debut today. He received a warm welcome back from the Orioles fans in attendance after missing last season due to stage 3 colon cancer. In the same game, Eduardo Rodriguez picked up the win for Boston in his first appearance since 2019. James Paxton might need Tommy John. Akil Baddoo is doing big things. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Padres Crisis Averted? | Vintage Kershaw Shows Up | Springer's Return

The Padres may have dodged a bullet. Fernando Tatis Jr. will not need surgery as of now and he will address his shoulder injury through rest and rehab. They won't be able to replace him, but the Padres have solid middle infield depth. Clayton Kershaw turned in a vintage outing in Oakland. George Springer and Eduardo Rodriguez are primed to make their season debuts tomorrow. All this (and more) on today's episode.

deGrom & May Dazzle | Tatis Injured | Coors Field Gets All-Star Game

Jacob deGrom turned in 6 shutout innings in his season debut, but his efforts were thwarted by the Mets bullpen - a script we've seen far too often. Dustin May earned the Dodgers' 5th rotation spot, but he looks like another ace back there. Fernando Tatis' injury history must be causing some concern in San Diego. Coors Field will host the 2021 All-Star Game after MLB pulled it out of Atlanta. ALl this (and more) on today's episode.

Ohtani's Two-Way Magic | Astros Make Statement

Shohei Ohtani showed off his rare two-way skills by blasting a moonshot home run (115 mph exit velo & 451 feet) and pitching with high octane velocity (101 mph). The Astros made a statement by sweeping the A's to begin their season 4-0. Houston's lineup is clicking on all cylinders. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Mercedes' Hot Start | Pitchers Duel In Milkwaukee | Cardinals-Reds Feud

Yermin Mercedes became the first player in the modern era to collect a hit in 8 straight at-bats to begin a season. Jose Berrios and Corbin Burnes were locked in a pitcher's duel. Why do the Reds and Cardinals hate each other so much? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Bauer's Strong Impression | Chisholm Dazzles

Taking the mound in his Dodgers debut, Trevor Bauer flirted with a no-hitter across 6.2 innings with 10 strikeouts before he ran out of steam. Jazz Chisholm flashed his tools for the Marlins. He's their starting 2B this season so we'll get a good look at what made him a highly touted prospect. Blake Snell looked sharp for the Padres. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Angels Extend Fletcher | Nats Battle Virus | MLB Pulls All Star Game Out Of Atlanta

David Fletcher is locked in as the Angels' primary second baseman now. He has agreed to a 5 year extension worth $26 million. In many ways, Fletcher is a prototypical second baseman. The Nats continue to find positive COVID tests, so their weekend series is postponed. MLB has pulled the All Star Game out of Atlanta after a recent Georgia voting law was passed.