Baseball Connection

Ian Anderson is filling a void that was formed in Atlanta when Mike Soroka was injured and out for the year. The rookie right-hander continues to dominate at the big-league level, and could be a future young ace. Jose Abreu and Tim Anderson collected 4 hits apiece as the White Sox routed the Tigers. Should both players be getting serious MVP consideration? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Luke Voit has been the Yankees' best hitter this year. Voit hit two home runs in the Yankees' doubleheader sweep of the Orioles. Voit now sits atop the MLB home run leader-board with Mike Trout. Kenta Maeda has been a silent ace for the Twins this year. The Mets actually gave Jacob deGrom some run support. The Mets scored a whopping 18 runs in support of deGrom. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Although the Red Sox pitching has been a glaring weakness this season, their lineup has been showing some flashes of promise for future seasons. Rookie 1B Bobby Dalbec homered in his 5th consecutive game and Rafael Devers continues to mash the ball. Brady Singer was five outs away from a no-hitter. Should pitch count be regarded for a young pitcher chasing history? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Adam Duvall had another 3-HR game as the Braves defeated the Marlins by a score of 29-9. The Brewers also put up a football score as they defeated the Tigers 19-0. Trevor Bauer continues to be dominant this season. Bauer outdueled Yu Darvish by putting up 10 strikeouts across 7 2/3 scoreless innings against the Cubs. The NL Cy Young race is getting tight. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Blue Jays and Marlins currently occupy a playoff spot. The Orioles are half a game behind the Yankees. We knew this season would be crazy, but we're now seeing what that all looks like. Nelson Cruz refuses to decline at age 40. Sixto Sanchez should be in the conversation for NL Rookie of the Year. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Blue Jays outslugged the Yankees in the first game of a pivotal 3-game set in Buffalo. Vlad Guerrero Jr. stole his first career base in a wild sixth inning. The Padres secured a 1-0 victory over the Rockies with Jurickson Profar's walk-off double. Dinelson Lamet set the pace for the Padres with 11 K's over 7 2/3 innings. Lamet's slider might be the best in baseball. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Lou Brock, the first ballot Hall of Famer, passed away at the age of 81. Brock had a strong hit tool, game-changing speed, and was a St. Louis icon. The Blue Jays have leapfrogged the Yankees into 2nd place in AL East. Both teams face each other in a big 3-game series this week. Jacob deGrom is this generation's Tom Seaver. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Offense was a theme across the league yesterday. Mike Trout has joined the 300 HR club. Trout took sole possession of the Angels all-time HR list. Eugenio Suarez turned in a hat trick of homers as the Reds downed the Pirates. Another day, another leadoff homer for Ronald Acuna Jr - his 18th are the most in Braves history. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Yu Darvish was perfect through five on his way to firing a 7-inning, 1-hit, 11-K masterpiece for the Cubs. Finally healthy, Darvish is the front-runner for the NL Cy Young at this point. The Dodgers became the first team to reach 30 wins, and nothing is going to slow them down... in the regular season. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Clayton Kershaw recorded his 2,500th career strikeout and became the 3rd youngest to ever do it. Kershaw is a future first-ballot Hall of Famer, and he's having a renaissance year. Mike Clevinger made his Padres debut with 6 innings of 2-run ball. Pete Alonso delivered a walk off home run for the Mets over the Yankees. All this (and more) on today's episode.