MLB Morning Lineup Podcast

Braves, Yankees keep rolling right along

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Braves swept the Rockies this weekend. The Yanks got another Aaron Judge homer and took care of the Orioles in the first three games of their seri...

Cards sweep Bucs; Kurtz walking toward history

01 May 2026

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The NL Central is absolute chaos! The first-place Reds are off to their best start in 20 years, while the Cardinals just swept the Pirates (sorry, Pau...

Braves keep rolling; Blue Jays on the rebound

30 Apr 2026

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With an MLB-best 22-9 record, the Braves are firing on all cylinders, getting the best of the Tigers and Tarik Skubal last night at home. Meanwhile, t...

Yankees' phenom aces duel with ex-Cy Young winner

29 Apr 2026

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Cam Schlittler was supposed to be, what, the Yanks' third or fourth best pitcher? The burgeoning ace lowered his ERA to 1.51 with 6 shutout innings vs...

Tucker delivers for Dodgers with walk-off knock

28 Apr 2026

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Down to their last out, Kyle Tucker came through for the Dodgers, lining a two-run, game-winning single as L.A. rallied past the Marlins. Meanwhile, t...

Major shakeup in Boston as Sox dismiss Cora

27 Apr 2026

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In a stunning turn of events, the Red Sox parted ways with manager Alex Cora and his staff. “When the product on the field is not what you had expec...

Cubs, Phillies heading in different directions

24 Apr 2026

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A back-and-forth game at Wrigley Field ended with familiar results as the Cubs won their ninth straight game and the Phillies lost their ninth in a ro...

Mets, Ohtani, Murakami: Did streaks continue/end?

23 Apr 2026

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At long last, the Mets won a game to end their 12-game skid. But in the process, their star shortstop Francisco Lindor was injured. Also, Shohei Ohtan...

Mets' streak continues; Reds keep rolling

22 Apr 2026

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Not even the burning of sage could end this Mets' losing streak as the Twins rallied late to make it 12 straight losses for New York. Things are going...

Injury blow for Dodgers; time to believe in Braves

21 Apr 2026

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Despite losing Edwin Díaz until the second half due to elbow surgery, the Dodgers are still the Dodgers, owners of baseball's best record. And while ...

Cubs send Mets to another loss; Reds stay clutch

20 Apr 2026

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The Mets were two outs away from a win at Wrigley when former Met Michael Conforto came off the bench and ripped their heart out, sending them to an 1...

Trout doing Trout things again; Padres are rolling

17 Apr 2026

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Mike Trout was in vintage form this week for the Angels' series in the Bronx, homering five times in the four-game set to help earn a split against Aa...

Ohtani, wild walk-offs highlight Jackie Robinson Day

16 Apr 2026

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As Jackie Robinson was celebrated around MLB, Shohei Ohtani continued to pitch like a Cy Young candidate, the Yankees took advantage of an Angels misc...

Ahead of Jackie Robinson Day, Dodgers prevail

15 Apr 2026

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The baseball world will celebrate Jackie Robinson Day today. Last night, his former team, the Dodgers, would've made him proud. With Yoshinobu Yamamot...

MVPs go bonkers in Bronx; Bucs' bats break out

14 Apr 2026

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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 t...

New York teams in a funk following weekend sweeps

13 Apr 2026

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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 eac...

Classic title game rematch lives up to the hype

10 Apr 2026

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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 -- ...

MLB's best player, best young player in spotlight

09 Apr 2026

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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 finall...

Late-night fireworks: Punches thrown in Anaheim

08 Apr 2026

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The night was winding down -- Yoshinobu Yamamoto beat the Jays again, Paul Skenes looked like Paul Skenes again -- when the Braves and Angels, specifi...

LA coasts in WS rematch; Crew tops reeling Red Sox

07 Apr 2026

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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. Meanwhi...

Revisiting the Jo Show; break up the Bucs

06 Apr 2026

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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 yes...

MLB's No. 1 prospect called up! Here's what to know

03 Apr 2026

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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 ...

A day for big arms and the first ABS walk-off

02 Apr 2026

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If you like pitching, yesterday was your day. Cam Schlittler, Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal, Zac Gallen, Sandy Alcantara and Chris Sale all showed out, wi...

Shohei's '26 mound debut a scintillating success

01 Apr 2026

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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...

Cal snaps slump with walk-off; JV comes full circle

31 Mar 2026

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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 (...

Pair of clutch homers keep Jays, Marlins unbeaten

30 Mar 2026

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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,...

Oohs and aahs abound as MLB celebrates Opening Day

27 Mar 2026

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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 t...

Yanks blank SF to begin '26; Opening Day is here!

26 Mar 2026

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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 s...

Tonight's the night! Yankees-Giants on Netflix

25 Mar 2026

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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...

Who are the best teams going into Opening Day?

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

You've made it! It's Opening Week!

23 Mar 2026

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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 ...

World Series favorites for '26? Let's draft them!

20 Mar 2026

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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 fro...

5 big storylines from Spring Training

19 Mar 2026

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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 ...

V as in Venezuela, World Baseball Classic champs!

18 Mar 2026

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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 ele...

Venezuela rallies past Italy; U.S. awaits in final

17 Mar 2026

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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 tak...

USA edges DR in semis; Venezuela-Italy up next

16 Mar 2026

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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...

Previewing the Classic quarterfinals matchups

13 Mar 2026

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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....

Classic quarterfinals are set! Here's how it happened

12 Mar 2026

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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 ...

Like a shot of espresso, Italy jolts Team USA

11 Mar 2026

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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 ...

Team USA holds off Mexico in clash of unbeatens

10 Mar 2026

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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 W...

5 takeaways from Classic (so far); 7 games today!

09 Mar 2026

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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...

USA among 16 teams in Classic action today

06 Mar 2026

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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 ...

'Home Run Honeycutt'; Aussies win Classic opener

05 Mar 2026

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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 to...

The World Baseball Classic begins TONIGHT!

04 Mar 2026

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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 wait is almost over. This is gonna be Classic!

03 Mar 2026

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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 ...

Framber's Tigers debut today; Classic 2 days away!

02 Mar 2026

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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...

Unveiling the best bandwagon team for 2026

27 Feb 2026

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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. ...

50-50 is nice and all but how about 50-200?

26 Feb 2026

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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 ...

Baseball's top prospect puts on prodigious show

25 Feb 2026

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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'...

7 players looking to bounce back in 2026

24 Feb 2026

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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...

Judge's homers; Pete goes deep; Dodgers' ace solid

23 Feb 2026

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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...

Mookie to hit 3rd; Wood's D; Crew extends Murphy

20 Feb 2026

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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...

J-Rod feeling J-Old? You must be kid-ding

19 Feb 2026

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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 ...

4 highlights from Spring Training so far

18 Feb 2026

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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 o...

Ranking the most stacked positions in baseball

17 Feb 2026

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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 ...

The biggest offseason pick-ups in every division

16 Feb 2026

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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 ...

A team from every division with most on the line

13 Feb 2026

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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...

No bones about it, this injury is big news

12 Feb 2026

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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 Franc...

Tigers reunite with Verlander; what's next in SP market?

11 Feb 2026

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Justin Verlander is returning where his illustrious career started, signing a one-year deal with Detroit, further fortifying one of the best rotations...

Recapping the biggest surprises of the offseason

10 Feb 2026

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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 ar...

Which teams are due for a turnaround in 2026?

09 Feb 2026

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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 enjo...

Rosters rolled out for World Baseball Classic

06 Feb 2026

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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...

Framber to Tigers; which SP will sign next?

05 Feb 2026

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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 ...

With Reds' big move, what's state of NL Central?

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 or...

Donovan heads to Mariners in 3-team trade

03 Feb 2026

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The Mariners, Cardinals and Rays pulled off a trade with All-Star infielder Brendan Donovan going to Seattle, switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje and tw...

It's February and baseball is ramping up big time!

02 Feb 2026

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Pitchers and catchers report next week, Spring Training games start soon, and both the World Baseball Classic and Spring Breakout are on the horizon. ...

Can't-miss playoff picks – one for every division

30 Jan 2026

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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 i...

Emerging players who can be 2026's breakout stars

29 Jan 2026

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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 ca...

The 7 teams that won the winter

28 Jan 2026

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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 -...

The 5 most improved players heading into 2026

27 Jan 2026

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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 ...

History in their sights; J-Ram nearing extension?

26 Jan 2026

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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 w...

Which division winners will repeat? Let's rank 'em

23 Jan 2026

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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 th...

Yanks, Mets pull off a pair of blockbuster moves

22 Jan 2026

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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,...

Hall of Fame welcomes Beltrán, Andruw

21 Jan 2026

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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 Ha...

Players to watch on the trade market

20 Jan 2026

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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 j...

Free-agent dominoes starting to fall

19 Jan 2026

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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 Phil...

Top free agent Tucker picks World Series champs

16 Jan 2026

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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 av...

Red Sox make a splash; where will the top FAs sign?

15 Jan 2026

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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 ...

Arenado finds a new home; Yanks bolster rotation

14 Jan 2026

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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 pi...

Future Hall of Famers we will see in 2026

13 Jan 2026

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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 pla...

Weekend bombshell: Bregman spurns Red Sox for Cubs

12 Jan 2026

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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...

Ranking the next decade's World Series favorites

09 Jan 2026

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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 ...

Hope y'all had a great Shohei Ohtani Day!

08 Jan 2026

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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...

The slugger & little girl at center of free agency

07 Jan 2026

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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...

Teams with plenty to do in the new year

06 Jan 2026

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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 m...

We're back! 10 big moves to catch up on

05 Jan 2026

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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...

The 10 biggest baseball stories of the year

19 Dec 2025

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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...

Mets raid Yanks 'pen. How will Bombers respond?

18 Dec 2025

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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 unusuall...

Mets raid Yanks 'pen. How will Bombers respond?

18 Dec 2025

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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 unusuall...

Who will be the next free-agent domino to fall?

17 Dec 2025

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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 trans...

Phils add Adolis; update on pitching market

16 Dec 2025

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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-a...

Catching up on weekend whirlwind of signings

15 Dec 2025

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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 vers...

The 4 top takeaways from Winter Meetings

12 Dec 2025

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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 Phill...

Polar Bear joining O's; what's next for Mets?

11 Dec 2025

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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 Bal...

Wild Winter Meetings: Signings, Lottery, more

10 Dec 2025

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Tuesday at the Winter Meetings was electric! There were two blockbuster free-agent signings: Kyle Schwarber returned to the Phils & Edwin Díaz left t...

All eyes on big bats as Winter Meetings open

09 Dec 2025

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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 t...

Kent earns Hall election on Contemporary vote

08 Dec 2025

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Jeff Kent earned election into the Hall of Fame Class of 2026 per voting by the Contemporary Baseball Era Players Committee. Candidates needed to rece...

Hope on horizon for fan bases in need of good news

05 Dec 2025

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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, Ange...

Fairbanks drawing interest; Peralta on the move?

04 Dec 2025

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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...

Mets not done in bullpen; latest on relief market

03 Dec 2025

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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-...