MLB Morning Lineup Podcast

As Jackie Robinson was celebrated around MLB, Shohei Ohtani continued to pitch like a Cy Young candidate, the Yankees took advantage of an Angels miscue to rally in the 9th and Jackson Merrill had a game for the ages to keep the Padres' winning streak going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The baseball world will celebrate Jackie Robinson Day today. Last night, his former team, the Dodgers, would've made him proud. With Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the mound opposite the Mets' Nolan McLean in a big-time duel, L.A. squeaked out a 2-1 win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Trout and Aaron Judge put on a HR show worthy of their MVP status, each blasting two in a game of the year contender. Plus, don't look now, but the upstart Pirates, who put up 16 runs to back Paul Skenes, are tied for MLB's second-best record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mets were shut out twice by the A's at home, while the Yankees fared no better, losing three times in Tampa. All told, the New York clubs have each dropped five in a row. Obviously, it's early, but this isn't the start either team envisioned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Less than a month after Venezuela beat USA in the World Baseball Classic final, Eduardo Rodriguez and Nolan McLean squared off again at Citi Field -- and the result was similar. Meanwhile in the Bronx, the A's pulled off a feat they hadn't accomplished since 1979! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a noteworthy day for Shohei Ohtani on two fronts (only two?) in his mound start in Toronto. But one of them was not a win. The Blue Jays finally solved the Dodgers. And Konnor Griffin, MLB's No. 1 prospect, signed a megadeal with the Pirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The night was winding down -- Yoshinobu Yamamoto beat the Jays again, Paul Skenes looked like Paul Skenes again -- when the Braves and Angels, specifically Reynaldo López and Jorge Soler, got into it, leading to benches emptying, punches & ejections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dodgers launched five homers and that was more than enough offense to rout the Jays in their first meeting since last fall's World Series. Meanwhile, the 8-2 Brewers clawed past the Red Sox, sinking them to 2-8 on the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three potential homers, all robbed by the Angels' Jo Adell on Saturday. The trio of stellar snags preserving a 1-0 win over the Mariners, too. And yesterday in Pittsburgh, the Bucs - winners of 5 straight - picked up their first sweep of the O's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19-year-old shortstop Konnor Griffin is on his way to the big leagues after being promoted by the Pirates. What will the game's top prospect bring to Pittsburgh? Let's break it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you like pitching, yesterday was your day. Cam Schlittler, Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal, Zac Gallen, Sandy Alcantara and Chris Sale all showed out, with Schlittler's Yanks now 5-1. Elsewhere, an MLB game ended on an ABS challenge for the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Six innings of 1-hit, shutout ball in the rain at Chavez Ravine? Yeah, that'll play. But did you expect anything less from Shohei Ohtani? Also, Andrew Painter's Major League debut was dazzling as the Phils’ towering righty fanned 8 in 5 1/3 frames. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cal Raleigh shook off his slump to deliver the walk-off hit against the Yanks, what sure felt like a postseason preview. Meanwhile, Justin Verlander (back with Detroit!), Edward Cabrera and Ranger Suarez were among the notable hurlers to debut for their new clubs. How did it go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After walk-offs in the first two games of their series against the A's, the Jays rode Kazuma Okamoto's first Major League homer to a sweep. Meanwhile, the Marlins finished off a sweep of their own vs. the Rockies on Owen Caissie's walk-off blast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rookies stole the show for the Mets and Tigers, the Miz racked up a record K total to propel the Crew, Angels' three-time MVP Mike Trout turned back the clock, and the Dodgers began their quest for a three-peat with a win as the season got rolling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Yankees jumped on Logan Webb early and often, and Max Fried was brilliant in a season-opening shutout in San Francisco on Opening Night. We also saw the first ABS challenge in MLB history. Eleven more games are on tap today! Here's what to watch for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2026 season is here! The Yankees face the Giants in San Francisco. There are a number of historic firsts tonight: The 8 p.m. ET game is on Netflix and will feature the ABS Challenge System. Plus, MLB.com staffers make their playoff predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dodgers are unsurprisingly atop MLB.com's Power Rankings heading into the season, but let's take a look at who else is in position to be among the top contenders to challenge the two-time defending World Series champions in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After 5 long months of Baseball Winter, the season is almost upon us. There are some final exhibition games, then Yankees-Giants kicks things off for real by the Bay on Wednesday night -- on Netflix! -- before the traditional Opening Day on Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The regular season is fast approaching, so what better time to have our very own Mike Petriello and Will Leitch hold a draft to select title picks from 1 to 30. Hint: the No. 1 selection probably won't surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From surprising statistical leaders to aging veterans turning back the clock, let's look back at some of the top happenings across Spring Training as it enters the final week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a taut, tight, nail-biter of a World Baseball Classic championship game, Eugenio Suárez's ninth-inning RBI double won it, after Bryce Harper's electrifying homer tied the game in the eighth, as Venezuela defeated Team USA for its first WBC title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A three-run seventh inning was the difference as Team Venezuela held off Italy to reach its first World Baseball Classic title game, where it will take on Team USA tonight at what promises to be an electric loanDepot park in Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Homers from Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony supplied the offense, while Paul Skenes and five relievers starred on the mound as the U.S. advanced to the World Baseball Classic final. Venezuela and Italy meet tonight for a spot in the title game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World Baseball Classic is down to eight teams, and the quarterfinals begin with two games tonight. The Dominican Republic meets Korea at 6:30 p.m. ET on FS2 and Team USA takes on Canada at 8 on FOX, with the other two games slated for Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vinnie Pasquantino's historic night at the plate punched Italy's ticket to the quarters -- and brought the USA with it. Plus, Canada is moving on for the first time in WBC history, and the D.R. put on an impressive power surge vs. rival Venezuela. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In one of the biggest upsets in World Baseball Classic history, Italy belted three home runs, then hung on for dear life in stunning Team USA to stay undefeated in Pool B. Today's Italy-Mexico game will help determine which two Pool B teams advance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony homered and Paul Skenes tossed four one-hit innings as the U.S. stayed perfect at the World Baseball Classic. In other WBC action, Venezuela, Korea, Puerto Rico and the D.R. joined Japan with spots in the quarterfinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World Baseball Classic is off to a riveting start, with Japan, the D.R. and the U.S. asserting their dominance. Elsewhere, Cuba (2-0) is trying to reclaim its premier standing and don't look past the fun-loving, espresso-chugging Italy squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World Baseball Classic kicks into high gear today with eight games, including Team USA's tournament opener against Brazil at 8 p.m. ET on FOX and the first contests for the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Venezuela among others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

O's prospect Vance Honeycutt has four at-bats this spring. He's homered in each of them. Also, the World Baseball Classic got underway as Australia topped Chinese Taipei with former No. 1 pick Travis Bazzana sealing the win with a homer in Tokyo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World Baseball Classic -- baseball's Olympics! -- gets underway with Chinese Taipei facing Australia in Pool C play in Japan at 10 p.m. ET on FS1. The Aussies feature the No. 1 overall pick from the 2024 Draft, second baseman Travis Bazzana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World Baseball Classic starts Wednesday night in Japan, with Chinese Taipei facing Australia. To get you prepared, we break down each of the four pools, the players to watch and predictions for which teams will advance to the quarterfinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Tigers get their first look at offseason pickup Framber Valdez as they host the Braves in Grapefruit League action. Meanwhile, we're closing in on the start of the World Baseball Classic, with the action getting underway Wednesday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you a baseball fan but don't have a favorite team? If so, there's one club that ticks all the boxes as the perfect squad to root for this season. Let us explain! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jazz Chisholm created waves at Yankees camp, announcing he’s got a 50-homer/50-steal season goal for ’26. Which got us wondering – Could Shohei Ohtani completely blow us away with a 50-homer/200 IP campaign? Also, can Bucs rookie Konnor Griffin go for 20 homers and 50 steals? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Konnor Griffin, the 19-year-old shortstop in the Pirates' organization, hit two home runs in a spring game vs. the Red Sox. Pretty good, right? There's more: Both left the stadium entirely. Details on that, plus other prospects making spring noise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We take a look at some players coming off injury or underperformance in 2025 who could be in line for a rebound, and we have updates on Tarik Skubal's plan for the World Baseball Classic and free-agent outfielder Michael Conforto finding a new home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spring Training got off to a stellar start as the reigning American League MVP crushed a pair of homers, the Orioles' newest slugger cleared the fence twice and the Dodgers' World Series star fanned a trio of batters in his first outing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looks like Mookie Betts will slide down a spot and hit third in the new-look Dodgers batting order. Meanwhile in Nationals camp, outfielder James Wood has prioritized improving his defense this winter. Also, the Brewers extended manager Pat Murphy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mariners star Julio Rodríguez, who is 25, said he felt old after being described as a veteran. Then again, this will be his 6th year and there are a number of burgeoning stars far younger. We highlight Trey Yesavage, Roman Anthony, Nick Kurtz & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a week since pitchers and catchers reported, and there have already been plenty of fun moments from camp, including Shohei Ohtani striking out new superstar teammate Kyle Tucker, and MLB's No. 1 prospect displaying impressive pop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Position battles are the name of the game during Spring Training, but what are the deepest positions overall? We rank them using MLB Network's Top 10 Right Now lists as a guide, and we take a spin around spring camps with the latest news and notes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Kyle Tucker (duh) to Alex Bregman to Framber Valdez, plenty of teams brought in major acquisitions during the winter months. Now that spring has sprung, it's time for a look at which clubs made the biggest splash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the Bronx, the pressure to win and win big is always on for the Yankees. But teams like the Tigers, Rangers, Braves, Reds and Padres have plenty on the line this season, too, as we inch closer to Opening Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before every team has even reported for Spring Training, one injury is dominating headlines. It's a broken hamate, a small bone in the hand, and Francisco Lindor, Corbin Carroll & Jackson Holliday are all sidelined. Plus, the latest signings & deals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Verlander is returning where his illustrious career started, signing a one-year deal with Detroit, further fortifying one of the best rotations in baseball. The starting pitching market is getting thin, but rumors are heating up about one prominent arm. Could a deal come together soon? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As teams prepare to report for Spring Training, let's look back at some of the most unexpected moments of the Hot Stove season and recap a busy day around the Majors that included a six-player trade and a flurry of free-agent signings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last year, a Toronto team that finished dead last in the AL East in 2024 won the AL pennant, and there are plenty of clubs who have the talent to enjoy a similar reversal of fortune this season. Anthony Castrovince breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first time in the tournament’s history, all four reigning MVP Award and Cy Young Award winners are on rosters with Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes and Aaron Judge suiting up for the U.S. team, and Shohei Ohtani returning to defending champ Japan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Detroit added another dominant southpaw to its rotation, agreeing to a three-year, $115 million deal with Framber Valdez. Do the Tigers have the best rotation in the AL? Plus, two likely Hall of Fame pitchers are still available. Where might they land? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Reds made it official, signing the top bat left on the free-agent market, Eugenio Suárez. Where does that leave them in the NL Central pecking order, and is the division up for grabs? Also, the D-backs added another bat to a formidable lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mariners, Cardinals and Rays pulled off a trade with All-Star infielder Brendan Donovan going to Seattle, switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje and two other prospects heading to St. Louis and third baseman Ben Williamson on his way to Tampa Bay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pitchers and catchers report next week, Spring Training games start soon, and both the World Baseball Classic and Spring Breakout are on the horizon. In short, our long winter without baseball is fast coming to an end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're thinking outside the box big time, but come season's end, don't be surprised when teams like the Orioles, A's, D-backs and Pirates are playing in the October spotlight. Remember – you heard it here first! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cal Raleigh was a breakout star in 2025. So was Pete Crow-Armstrong. Who can become the 2026 breakouts? Elly De La Cruz of the Reds, for one. Other candidates include the A's Denzel Clarke, the Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski and the Mets' Nolan McLean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The top two teams were already the two best teams in baseball last season: the Dodgers and Blue Jays. The other five are the Mets, Cubs, Orioles and -- get this -- the Pirates and White Sox. All of them have had great offseasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB Network unveiled its list of the Top 100 Players Right Now, so let's compare it to last year's rankings and look at the five players who made the biggest jump, led by a slugging catcher and a two-time Cy Young winner who returned to form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Cal Raleigh set to deliver more elite backstop power? Is a record-tying 5th straight season with 35-plus HRs in store for Aaron Judge? We look at who's on track for history in '26. Also, the Guards and José Ramírez appear close on a big extension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2025, four of the six division winners repeated from the year before, the most since 2018. So, how many will repeat this year? Will Leitch ranks them from most likely to least, and it's no surprise which team comes out at No. 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bombers emerged from their so-far quiet winter and brought back former MVP Cody Bellinger to the Bronx on a five-year deal. And not to be outdone, the Mets added righty Freddy Peralta in a massive trade with the Brewers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cooperstown will open its doors to two more members after dynamic center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones were elected by the BBWAA to the Hall of Fame, joining Contemporary Era selection Jeff Kent in the Class of 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the number of impact free agents dwindles, teams could be looking more at trades as the offseason winds down. Tarik Skubal and Freddy Peralta are just two of the names that should keep the rumor mill churning until Spring Training and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After missing out on Kyle Tucker, the Mets pivoted and signed Bo Bichette to a 3-year deal to man third base. Meanwhile, their NL East rivals the Phillies - who had pursued Bichette - brought back catcher J.T. Realmuto on a 3-year deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dodgers have won the past two World Series and are not holding back in their pursuit of a threepeat. They landed the consensus No. 1 free agent available this offseason with a four-year, $240 million deal for Kyle Tucker, a source told MLB.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boston has made another big move to bolster its rotation, landing All-Star left-hander Ranger Suárez on a 5-year, $130 million deal. There are still plenty of stars left on the market, but where will they land? Here's the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals dealt 10-time Gold Glover Nolan Arenado to the D-backs in a deal that makes a lot of sense for both sides. Meanwhile, another Marlins pitcher is on the move, as the Yankees acquired Ryan Weathers for four prospects, bringing much-needed rotation depth (and maybe more?) to the Bronx. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We could see dozens of players taking the field this season someday end up in Cooperstown. MLB.com attempted to pick 40, ranging from sure bets to players on the right track to prospects who haven't even reached the big leagues yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The assumption all along was that Alex Bregman would return to Boston. Instead, he pivoted to Chicago on a stunning 5-year deal. Where does that leave the Red Sox? Do they turn to Bo Bichette? And what does the Bregman move do to the overall market? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which teams have the best chance of winning a World Series over the next 10 years? We picked the top 10, taking into account current rosters and farm systems, and the two-time defending champions are unsurprisingly front and center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yesterday was Shohei Ohtani Day for all who celebrate. And, since you're a baseball fan, we're guessing you did. We'll explain, plus detail the 5 ways Ohtani became an even more elite pitcher in 2025. Plus, the latest on the Alex Bregman market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Tucker was the top name when free agency began, and he remains the top name now. He has to sign soon, right? Today, we break down all his options. Plus, Blue Jays fans may have Kazuma Okamoto's daughter to thank for him signing with Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spring Training is only a month away, but several prized players are still available on the market. Which contending teams need to make a splash the most? Let's break it down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The calendar has flipped to 2026 and plenty of moves were made across MLB since our last episode. From two Japanese stars signing with their new clubs to a blockbuster trade involving a 3-time All-Star, we recap the 10 biggest happenings around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the dominance of Skenes and Skubal, the power show put on by the Big Dumper, and the do-not-miss excellence of Shohei and the Dodgers, 2025 truly had it all. In our final podcast of the year, we count down the best in baseball in 2025.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the 2nd time this month, the Mets have signed a Yankees free-agent reliever. First, Devin Williams. Now, Luke Weaver. The Yanks have been unusually quiet, but maybe not for long. Rumors are swirling around them in both the FA and trade markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's break down the free-agent market and the possible ripple effects as the top five available players find teams, and we recap a busy week of transactions for the Braves along with a flurry of agreements involving pitchers yesterday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Phillies made an intriguing move by adding 2023 postseason hero Adolis García on a one-year contract, and we check in on the largely quiet free-agent market for starting pitchers and some new names popping up in trade rumors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Winter Meetings may have ended, but a busy offseason isn't over. A few more names came off the board, including the active saves leader and a versatile veteran who will handle new duties in Queens. Plus, who are the five biggest free agents left? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Winter Meetings now in the rearview mirror, it was fitting that the week's first Schwarbomb was, well, Kyle Schwarber reupping with the Phillies, kickstarting a spate of moves. That was one of Mark Feinsand's 4 big takeaways from Orlando. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Alonso is the latest Mets stalwart to head elsewhere, agreeing to a 5-year, $155 million deal with the Orioles, bringing much-needed thump to Baltimore's lineup. Will the Mets now make a run at some of the top free agents left? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tuesday at the Winter Meetings was electric! There were two blockbuster free-agent signings: Kyle Schwarber returned to the Phils & Edwin Díaz left the Mets for the Dodgers. There also were trades, Team USA news & the White Sox won the Draft Lottery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Alonso is expected at the Winter Meetings today to meet with clubs in person, and Kyle Schwarber is also in high demand as rumors swirled about the top free-agent sluggers on the market during the first day in Orlando. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Kent earned election into the Hall of Fame Class of 2026 per voting by the Contemporary Baseball Era Players Committee. Candidates needed to receive 12 votes on ballots cast by the 16-member committee to earn election and Kent received 14. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Six teams head into 2026 riding at least four straight seasons without a winning record. Yet as Will Leitch notes, there is optimism for the A's, Angels, Nationals, Pirates, Rockies and White Sox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now that Devin Williams is off the board and officially a Met, the market is heating up for Pete Fairbanks, with the Marlins and Tigers checking in on the reliever. Also, the door could be open -- even if just slightly -- for a Freddy Peralta trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The signing of Devin Williams doesn't mean the Mets have moved on from Edwin Díaz. But they aren't alone, with many top teams interested in the free-agent closer. It's all part of a fast-developing reliever market in advance of the Winter Meetings. Intro: 0:00-0:51 Act 1: 0:51-4:18 (The Mets Reliever Debacle) Act 2: 4:36-7:30 (What Relievers are Still on the Market) Act 3: 7:30-9:32 (News Around the League) Closing: 9:32-9:47 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After seeing their playoff runs fall short of a World Series title, these clubs should be motivated to make some major moves this winter. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince outlines their biggest needs and reacts to the Mets adding Devin Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Leitch has you covered with the moves you missed over the Thanksgiving break, including one of the premier starting pitchers coming off the board. Then it’s time to check in on the free agency rumor mill, focusing in on the biggest bats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boston acquired 3-time All-Star righty Sonny Gray from St. Louis for righty Richard Fitts and lefty prospect Brandon Clarke, bolstering an already solid rotation. Also, on Turkey Day eve we look back at what we're thankful for from the '25 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The offseason's first major deal will no doubt have an effect on many teams and players. For instance, does this mean the Mets pursue outfielders Kyle Tucker and/or Cody Bellinger? And what about the Rangers with their increased salary flexibility? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first major deal of the offseason went down last night as the Mets dealt outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the Rangers for second baseman Marcus Semien. Also, we look at the best players made available in the wake of the non-tender deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cody Bellinger back with the Dodgers? Michael King returning to the Bronx? How about Eugenio Suárez taking his slugging powers to Cincy for a second go-round? Really, who wouldn't want to see these players and teams meet up again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Orioles, who picked up outfielder Taylor Ward in a deal with the Angels for righty Grayson Rodriguez, now are in the market for another frontline starter. Also, could the Pirates be eyeing one of the top free-agent bats available? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a busy day around baseball as Cubs lefty Shota Imanaga was among four players accepting qualifying offers to remain with their current teams, the Orioles and Angels pulled off an intriguing trade and clubs set their 40-man rosters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mariners are bringing Josh Naylor back, a move that will have ripple effects for Pete Alonso and the rest of the first base market. Plus, the BBWAA's 2026 Hall of Fame ballot has 12 new names joining a group of 15 holdovers vying for induction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge have combined to win seven Most Valuable Player Awards. We get it, they've been dominant. But is 2026 going to be the year somebody else -- Cal Raleigh? Juan Soto? -- snags the MVP hardware? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani was a unanimous winner for his third straight Most Valuable Player Award, while Aaron Judge, the rare batting champ with 50-plus home runs, edged Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh to win his second consecutive AL MVP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's no shortage of electric arms in baseball, but Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes left no doubt among voters that they were the top pitchers in their respective leagues, winning their Cy Young races easily by turning in two of the best seasons we've seen in a while. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the 1st time, both Managers of the Year have repeated - the Guardians' Stephen Vogt & the Brewers' Pat Murphy. Elsewhere, we revisit some of the year's best manager ejections and word from the GM Meetings is that this one team might be very busy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A's first baseman Nick Kurtz was unanimously selected as the AL Rookie of the Year and Braves catcher Drake Baldwin was a runaway winner in the NL to open the 2025 BBWAA award announcements, which continue tonight with the Managers of the Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munetaka Murakami clubbed 56 homers in 2022 to break Sadaharu Oh’s 58-year-old, single-season NPB record. He was posted by the Yakult Swallows last week to open a negotiating window with all MLB clubs till Dec. 22. Which teams are the top contenders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Alonso was one of five first-time winners of an NL Silver Slugger Award, given to the top offensive player at each position. AL winners will be announced tonight. Also, we take a look at a half dozen clubs to keep your eyes on this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Up first, what will the Blue Jays do? On the heels of World Series heartbreak, they already got good news with Shane Bieber's decision to return. Elsewhere, big Japanese stars are heading to MLB, plus more on the Padres, Kyle Schwarber & Edwin Díaz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Kyle Tucker to Dylan Cease, MLB.com's Matt Monagan breaks down the top 10 free agents of this class and wonders where they might land this winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BBWAA unveiled the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year finalists, with the winners to be announced next week. Among the candidates were Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who were part of the Dodgers' victory parade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. earned his second straight Gold Glove and was joined by teammate Maikel Garcia, who took the honors at third base. On the NL side, 23-year-old shortstop Masyn Winn became the youngest Cardinals player to win the award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miguel Rojas hit a stunning game-tying homer in the ninth, Will Smith delivered a go-ahead shot in the 11th and Game 6 starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto closed it out in relief as the Dodgers outlasted the Blue Jays to win the World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2025 MLB season will finish in November. Yoshinobu Yamamoto was again outstanding, slumping Mookie Betts delivered the key hit & the Dodgers' 3-1 win over the Blue Jays ended with an incredible lineout double play. World Series Game 7 is tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re either finishing this off in Game 6 or in store for a winner-take-all tilt Saturday. The Dodgers will need another gem from Yoshinobu Yamamoto for the latter to happen. For the former and third straight Jays win? Keep doing what they're doing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A rookie with an unconventional pitching angle and a devastating splitter has put Toronto on the cusp of a Fall Classic triumph, as Trey Yesavage carved up the Dodgers to the tune of 12 K's and back-to-back homers in the first set the tone in Game 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A marathon Game 3 didn't slow down Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who took Shohei Ohtani deep to help Toronto even the World Series at 2-2. His two-run blast gave the Blue Jays the lead in the 3rd and they erupted for four in the 7th to pull away with a much-needed win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Shohei Ohtani homered twice and reached base nine times, Clayton Kershaw pitched out of an extra-inning jam and 19 different pitchers took the hill, Freddie Freeman hit a walk-off home run in the 18th inning for a 2-1 lead in the World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max Scherzer struggled down the stretch. But in the ALCS, he turned back the clock against the Mariners. The Blue Jays need that again in a huge way tonight in L.A. Meanwhile, the Dodgers are still waiting for their "Big 3" to click at the plate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yoshinobu Yamamoto became the first pitcher with back-to-back postseason complete games in 24 years, and homers by Will Smith and Max Muncy in the seventh inning put the Dodgers ahead for good against the Blue Jays in Game 2 of the Fall Classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Early on, it looked like the Dodgers would use a familiar postseason plan in the Fall Classic opener. The Jays had other ideas, though, erupting with a nine-run sixth -- highlighted by pinch-hitter Addison Barger's grand slam -- in a Game 1 rout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been 32 years since the Jays last made it to the World Series, and fans in Toronto will no doubt make their presence felt in deafening fashion. Looking to silence the Jays in Game 1 is Blake Snell, who's been nearly unhittable for the Dodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dodgers were in the Series last year. But someone on the Jays, coach Don Mattingly -- aka Donnie Baseball -- has never been going back about 4 decades. That's one of many cool storylines. Elsewhere, there's been an unprecedented managerial hire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did this Toronto team defy expectations to reach its first Fall Classic since 1993? Stars like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer stepped up, sure, but unlikely heroes like Ernie Clement and Trey Yesavage played a big part too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Down by two runs in the seventh inning of ALCS Game 7, George Springer delivered a three-run homer as the Blue Jays edged the Mariners to earn their first trip to the World Series since winning back-to-back titles in 1992 and '93. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A trip to the World Series comes down to an ALCS Game 7 tonight in Toronto after rookie starter Trey Yesavage pitched another gem and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. slugged his sixth home run of the postseason to lead the Blue Jays past the Mariners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max Scherzer turned in a vintage performance as the Blue Jays won their second straight game over the Mariners, and the Dodgers are one win from a return trip to the World Series after another dominant pitching performance vs. the Brewers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Facing a raucous crowd and the threat of a 3-0 ALCS deficit, the Blue Jays silenced Seattle, walloping five homers in a rout of the Mariners. They play Game 4 tonight, while the Dodgers try to take a commanding 3-0 NLCS lead over the Brewers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yoshinobu Yamamoto gave up a HR on the 1st pitch he threw and that was it. MLB's 1st postseason complete game in 8 years gave the Dodgers a 5-1 win and a 2-0 NLCS lead over the Brewers. Tonight, the Mariners try for a 3-0 ALCS edge on the Blue Jays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dodgers' win over the Brewers in NLCS Game 1 had everything from a Blake Snell gem to one of the most bizarre double plays you will ever see, while the Mariners are firmly in control in the ALCS after routing the Blue Jays for a 2-0 series lead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A stellar outing by Bryce Miller, a dinger by the Big Dumper and a couple more clutch hits by Jorge Polanco propelled Seattle in the ALCS opener. What will Game 2 have in store today? Plus, here's what to watch for as the NLCS begins in Milwaukee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For only the second time a playoff series was clinched on a walk-off error, as an errant throw plated the winning run in the Dodgers' win over the Phillies. The other NLDS was slightly less dramatic, as the Cubs topped the Brewers to set up a Game 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There were 4 elimination games yesterday. Only 1 team was eliminated -- the Yankees, vanquished by Vlad Guerrero Jr. & the Blue Jays. Elsewhere, Kyle Schwarber connected twice as the Phils beat the Dodgers, while the Tigers & Cubs also stayed alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron Judge's first homer of the postseason swung the momentum of Game 3 and saved the Yankees' season ... for now. In Detroit, Seattle got off to a hot start and never looked back as it took a 2-1 series lead. Plus, here's what to watch for as all four Division Series continue today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dodgers survived a frantic Phillies rally in the ninth inning to take a 2-0 advantage in the NLDS, and the Brewers are also one victory away from advancing after slugging three home runs to beat the Cubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julio Rodríguez's clutch go-ahead double helped the Mariners outlast Tarik Skubal and the Tigers, and the Blue Jays are a win from the ALCS after Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s grand slam backed rookie Trey Yesavage's gem against the Yankees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A day with three elimination games didn't disappoint as Cam Schlittler's historic pitching performance led New York past Boston, the Cubs held off the Padres and the Tigers pulled away from the Guardians to set the field for the next round, which begins Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dodgers ousted the Reds, but the other 3 Wild Card Series are going the distance. Jazz Chisholm Jr. electrified Yankee Stadium with a mad dash from 1st to score the go-ahead run in the 8th, and the Padres & Guardians also saved their seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pitching was plentiful to open the Wild Card round as Tarik Skubal shut down the Guardians and Garrett Crochet outlasted Max Fried and the Yanks. Meanwhile, some timely taters led the Cubs past the Padres and two mammoth Shohei Ohtani homers paced L.A.'s rout of the Reds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The postseason is here and there's no better way to begin the path to October glory than with today's four-game bonanza. We've got you covered for Tigers-Guards, Padres-Cubs, Red Sox-Yanks and Reds-Dodgers. Plus, the managerial carousel is spinning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There was tons to play for yesterday as the Reds captured the final NL Wild Card, the Blue Jays secured the AL East title, the Yanks and Red Sox set up an epic Wild Card battle and the Guardians finished off a run for the ages to take the AL Central. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are only three days left in the regular season, but still so much to be determined. The AL East, AL Central and multiple Wild Card spots are still up for grabs, and plenty more storylines to follow. MLB.com's Will Leitch breaks it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The celebration is on in Seattle after Cal Raleigh joined the exclusive 60-homer club to help the Mariners clinch their first AL West title since 2001. Plus, Aaron Judge and Kyle Schwarber kept pace in the HR chase and the Guardians overtook the Tigers in the AL Central. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once 15 1/2 games out of first, the Guardians beat the Tigers to overtake them atop the AL Central -- via a tiebreaker. The Mets had their biggest win of the year to move into NL Wild Card position, and the Yanks and Mariners clinched playoff spots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's no shortage of intrigue in the final week. In the NL, three teams are scrambling for the final Wild Card spot. But the most captivating race is in the AL Central, with the Guardians and Tigers opening a set tonight separated by just one game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In '24, Toronto finished last in the AL East and it looked like Vlad Guerrero Jr. was maybe on his way out the door. What a difference a year makes. And in the AL Central, one game separates the Tigers and Guards as the season enters its final week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before Clayton Kershaw makes his last regular-season start EVER at Dodger Stadium tonight, MLB.com's Will Leitch reflects on the most memorable moments of the southpaw's career and a resume that cements him as one of the best pitchers in MLB history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cubs will be in the playoffs for the 1st time since 2020 after locking up an NL Wild Card spot. Justin Verlander has come alive to keep the Giants in the hunt - he threw 7 scoreless. And could Shohei Ohtani, a DH and pitcher, also play outfield? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With a multi-homer game in Kansas City, Cal Raleigh passed one Hall of Famer and tied another in the record books. And speaking of unprecedented feats, Shohei Ohtani hurled five no-hit innings on the same night he crushed his 50th homer of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A win over Texas in the series opener pulled Houston within a half-game of Seattle in the AL West. That was the good news for the Astros. The bad? Yordan Alvarez -- who missed 100 games this season with a hand injury -- exited with a sprained ankle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They had already clinched a playoff berth because of a Mets loss, but the Brewers' raucous walk-off Saturday was icing on the cake. Speaking of the Mets, they got a huge win yesterday to keep hold of the final NL Wild Card spot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The AL West race is tied with 15 games to go after the Mariners caught up to the Astros with a walk-off win over the Angels, and Aaron Judge is tied with Joe DiMaggio for fourth place on the Yankees' all-time home run list after going deep twice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The red-hot Rangers have won four straight to pull within 1 1/2 games of the Mariners for the third AL Wild Card spot. Meanwhile in the NL, the Mets' struggles have opened the door for the Giants, Reds, Cardinals and D-backs to make a late run to the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't look now, but the Giants -- under .500 at the Trade Deadline and in full-on sell mode -- have surged to within two games of the final Wild Card spot in the NL. Meanwhile in Philly, Kyle Schwarber roped a milestone homer in a rout of the Mets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dodgers' bid for MLB's first no-hitter of 2025 ended in the ninth inning for the second time in three days, and the Mariners needed a comeback win to maintain their AL Wild Card lead over the victorious Rangers and Guardians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shohei Ohtani crushed his 47th and 48th homers of the season as L.A. snapped a five-game losing skid with a victory over the Orioles. And in Atlanta, Cal Raleigh slugged his 53rd homer as Seattle bashed a season-high 20 hits in a clutch win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dodgers & Padres are battling in the NL West. When they meet, one has to win. Otherwise, not so much. Both are slumping, and last night the Paul Skenes-led Pirates swept L.A. Tonight, one of the biggest series of the season begins: Jays at Yanks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An Orioles-Padres slugfest included back-to-back-to-back home runs and an immaculate inning consisting solely of sliders, and the Astros went ahead in the eighth with four runs on only two hits before a ninth-inning rally by the Yankees fell short. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fresh off Player of the Week honors, Rafael Devers homered in the 1st for the Giants at Coors. His admiration for the HR didn't go over well in the home dugout. What followed was a fracas and, after a lengthy pause, Devers finally touching the plate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember when Mets fans were panicking about Juan Soto? Well, his initial struggles are in the past in a big way as evidenced by his grand slam that carried New York past Detroit. And in Boston, Trevor Story hit a homer for the ages to boost the Sox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mariners' win over the Guards, combined with the Astros’ loss, pulled them within two games of the West lead. Meanwhile, Jarren Duran’s inside-the-parker was the difference as Boston crept to a half-game behind the Yanks for the top Wild Card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Schwarber became the 21st player in AL/NL history to hit four home runs in a game and broke a tie with Shohei Ohtani for the NL home run lead, and Garrett Crochet kept the pressure on Tarik Skubal in the AL Cy Young race with his latest gem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rookie Nolan McLean was masterful on the mound again as the surging Mets beat the Phillies AGAIN at Citi Field to cut the division lead to 4 games. Over in the Bronx, the Yankees suddenly have the AL's longest active winning streak after mashing 6 homers vs. the Nats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't look now, but the Mets are within 5 games of the Phillies after a wild walk-off win at Citi Field. Out West, Clayton Kershaw continues to defy Father Time with another strong August outing as the Dodgers try to keep pace with the Padres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the AL MVP chants grow louder, Cal Raleigh delivered another superlative in a season full of them, swatting his 50th homer. Elsewhere, Aroldis Chapman saved another Boston win and at 37 is having, statistically, the greatest season he's ever had. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cal Raleigh reached his most monumental milestone yet, as the Seattle catcher hit his 48th HR, tying him with Salvador Perez for the most in a season for a player with at least 75% of games at catcher. He upped the ante with his 49th an inning later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Less than a week after a Dodgers sweep, LA and the Padres are set for another NL West showdown ... this time in San Diego. Can the Padres turn the tables? Plus, the Red Sox and Roman Anthony stole the show in the opener of a big 4-gamer in the Bronx. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the heels of their 9-HR effort Tuesday, the Yankees hit 5 more to tie an MLB record of 14 in a 2-game span. Giancarlo Stanton connected for his 5th in 6 games. Elsewhere, the Phillies played one of the best series in team history. They really did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An epic duel between Tarik Skubal and Hunter Brown lived up to the hype in Detroit, while an NL Cy Young frontrunner spun a gem in Philly and the Yankees mashed NINE homers in Tampa to match a franchise record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Skenes cruised through the AL's best team, which is suddenly holding its breath after Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exited early with a hamstring injury. In Philly, Bryce Harper and Trea Turner hit milestone homers in a rout of the Mariners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Crew rallied late before the Reds pushed across the winning run in the 10th to bring an end to Milwaukee's franchise-record 14-game win streak. Meanwhile, the Phillies must regroup after ace Zack Wheeler was placed on the IL with a blood clot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Padres’ sights are set on dethroning the Dodgers in the West and they're a game up, the latest the Friars have been in first by themselves since ‘10. All this sets the stage for a huge series between the rivals that kicks off tonight in L.A.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For only the 3rd time in 80ish years, a Milwaukee restaurant chain will eat its words, sort of. Promising free burgers for EVERYONE if the Brewers win 12 straight, it will now pay up. Also, did Shohei Ohtani pitch to Mike Trout? Yeah, that happened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not even Paul Skenes can stop the Brewers right now. The Crew clobbered 5 homers vs. the Pirates to keep their streak going. Speaking of the long ball, Pete Alonso homered to break the Mets' all-time record -- then added another for good measure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Brewers are off to their second 10-game winning streak in as many months, the Yankees returned to the W column with the Twins in town at a perfect time, and Carlos Correa and Alex Bregman had emotional homecomings in Houston ... as opponents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A five-run deficit was no problem for the Brewers, who walked off against the Mets on Isaac Collins' homer. In Atlanta, Jen Pawol was behind home plate for Marlins-Braves, making her the first female umpire to call balls and strikes for an MLB game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the dog days of August ahead of us, which division races are already wrapped up? Which ones are tight and scary? Also, we are in for a treat tonight as likely Hall of Famers Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw take the mound at Chavez Ravine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a day of milestones and near milestones. Shohei Ohtani homered for his 1,000th career hit -- while pitching, no less. The Guardians came within 2 outs of their 1st no-hitter in more than 40 years. And the first female umpire is coming to MLB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Behind lefty Garrett Crochet -- 13-4 on the season with a 2.24 ERA -- the Red Sox cruised to their seventh straight victory. Not to be outdone, Shea Langeliers became the second catcher to crush three homers as a leadoff hitter to power the A's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Red Sox won their sixth straight game and have surged into playoff position over the past two months, while the Rangers still have work to do but helped their cause with a dramatic comeback and walk-off victory over the Yankees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After rain suspended play in Bristol, the Speedway Classic finished strong, with Braves rookie hurler Hurston Waldrep holding the Reds in check and Eli White crushing two homers. Meanwhile in Miami, the Marlins continued their mastery of the Yankees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carlos Correa is headed back to the Astros. The Padres added an ace reliever among their five deals. And the Yankees and Rays pulled off a trade ... during the middle of their game in the Bronx. In short, the 2025 Trade Deadline was truly epic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Trade Deadline isn't until 6 ET tonight, but Wednesday featured more than a dozen deals, including a reunion between Eugenio Suárez and the Mariners. Top closers Jhoan Duran and Ryan Helsley were also among the players on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A deal between the Jays and O's resulted in a reliever switching dugouts to pitch against his former team in the second game of a doubleheader. Plus, a slam from an unlikely hero helped the Brewers build their lead on the Cubs in the NL Central. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gold Glove defense. High-octane offense. An OMG ending. And that was just the Mets-Padres game. Also, the Miz introduced himself to the Cubs-Brewers rivalry, while a top trade target got hurt. And we fondly remember Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A's sensation Nick Kurtz made history Friday with a four-homer game, the first ever by a rookie. He went 6-for-6 and also finished with a record-tying 19 total bases. Meanwhile, yesterday saw the Hall of Fame welcome its newest group of legends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Naylor is heading to the Mariners in the first big deal before the Trade Deadline. MLB.com's Will Leitch breaks down the fit in Seattle and what it means for the D-backs. Plus, can the Jays and Astros stay hot atop the AL? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shohei Ohtani homered for his fifth straight game, so ... why not just pitch around him? The Twins learned the hard way in a walk-off loss. Plus, Bryce Harper reached a big home run milestone of his own and the Blue Jays clinched a key tiebreaker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At age 45, Rich Hill tied an MLB record by playing for his 14th team. Starting for the Royals, he worked five innings & allowed one earned run. Elsewhere, one swing from Cal Raleigh resulted in his 39th HR and the end of Milwaukee's long win streak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Brewers went from being no-hit into the sixth inning to powering past the Mariners for their 11th consecutive win. And not to be outdone, the Blue Jays overcame an early Yankees lead and haven’t lost at home since June 22. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three games separate the first-place Blue Jays and Yankees in the AL East, setting up a huge three-game set in Toronto, where the Jays have won 10 straight. In the NL, the Brewers won their 10th straight overall and tied the Cubs atop the NL Central. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the July 31 Trade Deadline fast approaching, what players will be on the move? And is it possible that the defending World Series champs are going to get even better? All this and more in the first episode out of the All-Star break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the American League stormed back from six runs down to tie the game, the National League prevailed in the Midsummer Classic's first swing-off as Kyle Schwarber crushed three home runs on three swings to earn MVP honors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB home run leader Cal Raleigh became the first catcher to win the T-Mobile Home Run Derby with a thrilling final round against young slugger Junior Caminero, and Oneil Cruz left the game's biggest stars in awe with a 513-foot long ball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first two picks of the Draft defied nearly every mock, but fittingly Ethan Holliday went to Colorado, where his father Matt starred for years. Plus, the Red Sox reeled off their 10th win a row and Kyle Stowers hit THREE homers off his former club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mariners-Yankees had it all, from a no-hit bid by a first-time All-Star to a game-deciding play at the plate. Then we look ahead to the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday and find out the rest of the participants in the T-Mobile Home Run Derby on Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Brewers don't have all the resources the Dodgers do. But they banded together for three days to sweep L.A., sealing it with a 10th-inning walk-off. Elsewhere, Jazz Chisholm Jr., freshly moved to second base, crushed 2 homers to power the Yankees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A crazy carom allowed Patrick Bailey to circle the bases for the first walk-off inside-the-park homer in nearly a decade. In Milwaukee, Jacob Misiorowski gave up a leadoff homer to Shohei Ohtani ... then fanned 12 Dodgers to outduel Clayton Kershaw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With two singles and his 357th career homer, Manny Machado became just the 5th active player to join the 2,000-hit club, moving him closer to a call to Cooperstown. Plus, the Blue Jays' win streak reaches 9 as they continue padding their AL East lead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last night, shortly after a loss to Boston that completed a weekend sweep, the Nationals parted ways with GM Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez. Six years ago, Rizzo and Martinez were at the helm for the Nats' World Series title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two days after launching a pair of home runs on Canada Day, George Springer hit two more last night and the Jays pulled away from the Yankees to take over sole possession of the division lead for the first time since 2016 thanks to a four-game sweep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Clayton Kershaw emerged from the dugout in the sixth, sitting on 2,999 strikeouts, the Dodger Stadium faithful roared. They were rewarded when Kershaw got No. 3,000 for the final out of the inning, becoming the 20th member of the 3,000 club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The surging Blue Jays celebrated Canada Day with a big win over the Yankees. George Springer had 2 HRs & 7 RBIs to pull Toronto within a game of New York atop the AL East. Also, Paul Skenes lowered his ERA to 2.03 in the Pirates' 5th straight win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Red Sox slugger Wilyer Abreu pulled off a rare feat at Fenway, hitting an inside-the-park homer AND a grand slam in the same game. Elsewhere in the AL East, the Blue Jays gave their fans an early Canada Day gift with a big win over the Yankees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just 18 days ago, the Mets were on a six-game win streak and held a 5 1/2-game lead on the second-place Phillies in the NL East. Now? Well, it's been a reversal of fortunes, with Philly riding its superb pitching to a 1 1/2-game advantage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices