Baseball Connection

Tom Seaver, the greatest Met of all time, has passed away at the age of 75. Seaver was a Hall of Fame pitcher who was synonymous with some of the greatest memories in Mets history. Josh Hader turned in a record-setting 12th consecutive hitless appearance to start the season. Mike Brosseau (2 HRs) and the Rays got sweet revenge against the Yankees. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Giants had three different players with 6 RBIs in a 23-5 victory over the Rockies. Alex Dickerson led the way with 3 HRs. Marcell Ozuna has fit in just nicely for the Braves, as he produced his first career 3 HR game last night. Zach Plesac rejoined the Indians with a sharp outing against the Royals. Don't look now, but the Marlins are above .500. All this (and more) on today's episode.

It's certainly an interesting year when the Padres and Marlins are winners at the trade deadline. We recap the big moves that went down in one of the more intriguing MLB landscapes we've seen in a while. All this on today's episode.

For the first time in AJ Preller's tenure as GM, the Padres are buyers at the trade deadline. In a weekend, the Padres acquired 6 pieces and they might not be done yet. This is the result of the years they spent building one of the best farm systems in baseball. The Dodgers set the NL record for most HRs in a calendar month. On his 39th birthday, Adam Wainwright tossed a complete game. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Jo Adell hit his first two career home runs as the Angels routed the Mariners 16-3. Adel, 21, is the youngest Angel to homer since Mike Trout in 2012. The White Sox have set a franchise record for most home runs hit in a month. Kyle Tucker has arrived. The former #5 overall pick is carrying the Astros offense. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Although annual events such as the All-Star Game were cancelled this year, MLB still observed Jackie Robinson Day. Everybody wore 42 in honor of the American legend. Amed Rosario hit a walkoff home run for the Mets... at Yankee Stadium. The Angels traded Tommy La Stella to the A's in exchange for Franklin Barreto, a younger player with upside. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Coming off NL Player of the Week honors, Manny Machado has stayed red hot. Machado hit 3 home runs in yesterday's doubleheader split against the Mariners. Doubleheaders were the theme across the league yesterday among games that were played.

On a night of demonstrations across the sports world, 3 MLB games were postponed and some players chose not to play, in order to bring attention to issues of racial injustice. What's the next step? Gerrit Cole's win streak is over - he was out-pitched by Ian Anderson, who was stellar in his MLB debut. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Lucas Giolito has thrown a no-hitter. Giolito looked sharp all night against the Pirates as he secured the first no-no of his career. This is a great sign for the former top prospect and a budding White Sox team. Brandon Belt became the first Giant since Barry Bonds to reach base in 11 consecutive plate appearances. The Indians have recalled Mike Clevinger - he will start tonight's game. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Albert Pujols passed A-Rod on the all-time RBI list. Pujols is now 2nd behind only Hank Aaron, as he continues to add to his first-ballot Hall of Fame resume. Javier Baez broke out with 2 HRs as he and David Bote awoke the Cubs' offense. With the trade deadline approaching, the Yankees are reportedly eyeing Taijuan Walker. All this (and more) on today's episode.