MLB Morning Lineup Podcast
Episodes
Pinch-hit slam continues magical White Sox run
19 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tied up in the eighth inning in the Bronx after dropping the first two games of the series, the White Sox stunned the Yankees on Andrew Benintendi's p...
With NBA champs in the Stadium, Judge-less Yanks keep rolling
18 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After two Knicks stars threw out the ceremonial first pitch, the Yankees blasted the White Sox again for their eighth win in their last nine games wit...
The Big Return of the Big Dumper
17 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cal Raleigh missed more than a month on the IL. In his first game back, he delivered the tiebreaking hit for the Mariners. Elsewhere, the longest home...
PCA goes cycling, then Cubs take celebratory walk
16 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the day Pete Crow-Armstrong raced his way to the first cycle of the season, the Cubs used a run-scoring walk to rally for their MLB-best ninth walk...
Miz gets Cy Young boost -- from teammates' bats?!?
15 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We can explain. Flamethrower Jacob Misiorowski is in a hot NL Cy Young race with, among others, Cristopher Sánchez. So his Brewers teammates helped o...
Dodgers not too worried about Ohtani's injury
12 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Shohei Ohtani is dealing with left knee inflammation, but the Dodgers are not yet ruling him out for Friday's game. Elsewhere across the Majors, Juan ...
Sho pitches, homers -- and game goes off the rails
11 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Shohei Ohtani pitched. And he homered. Which usually makes for a winning combination. But the Pirates went bonkers and stunned the Dodgers. Elsewhere,...
MLB debuts don't get any better than this one
10 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
White Sox No. 2 prospect Braden Montgomery became only the 5th player in history to hit a walk-off HR in his MLB debut, an extra-inning blast that stu...
Brewers outslug A's to open Las Vegas preview
09 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of their scheduled move to Las Vegas in 2028, the A's are playing six games at the home of their Triple-A club this week, and the ball was flyin...
New fashion trend in Detroit? Seeing is believing!
08 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A young fan in Detroit made some homemade glasses to support Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle on Sunday. And the "McGonigoggles" certainly did the trick,...
Yankees to be without Judge; Cubs win a wild one
05 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A rib injury will sideline Aaron Judge for some time, but he is expected to return this season. In Chicago, Pete Crow-Armstrong’s walk-off hit cappe...
Pair of aces making history with every start
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Shohei Ohtani tossed six shutout innings to lower his ERA to 0.74, and Cristopher Sánchez ran his scoreless streak to 50 2/3 innings before ending wi...
Braves’ Iron Man comes through on Lou Gehrig Day
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Olson, who holds the longest current streak with 843 consecutive games played, came through on a day for honoring the true Iron Man's special day...
Streaking Mariners win their 7th in a row
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It took a while, but the Mariners are starting to look like the team many predicted would rule the roost in the AL West. Last night, they cooled off t...
New York clubs put on big time scoring shows
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Yankees scored 13 runs in the third frame on the road against the Athletics, tying a century-old team record for most runs in a single inning. The...
Pittsburgh native sinks Pirates; Acuña hits monstrous slam
29 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Happ's big day against Paul Skenes and the Pirates, Ronald Acuña Jr.'s grand slam over the Green Monster, and the White Sox securing their first ...
8 big moments from a wild Wednesday
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There was no shortage of storylines in baseball yesterday, highlighted by Cristopher Sánchez extending his scoreless streak to 44 2/3 innings and Sho...
Baseball's best pitcher resides in the Bronx
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cristopher Sánchez? The Phillies ace is awesome. So is Brewers' flamethrower Jacob Misiorowski. But the top starter in baseball right now is Cam Schl...
Astros put an end to MLB's no-hitter drought
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Three Astros pitchers combined on MLB's first no-hitter since 2024 as Tatsuya Imai tossed six innings, Steven Okert pitched the seventh and Alimber Sa...
Judge snaps skid with clutch homer for Yankees
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mired in a 4-for-35 skid and without a home run or an RBI in 11 games heading into Sunday's series finale in the Bronx, Aaron Judge delivered a walk-o...
First-place Guards look like the real deal
22 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cleveland needed one of the greatest late-season surges ever to win its division last season. This year, the Guardians already look like a playoff squ...
Two-way Ohtani returns; Rays keep rolling
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pitching and DH'ing for the first time in a month, Shohei Ohtani homered and hurled five scoreless frames to lead the Dodgers past the Padres. Meanwhi...
Miz on a heater, and an epic night of homers
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jacob Misiorowski blew away the Cubs with triple-digit heat to extend his scoreless streak and push the Brewers into first place. Otherwise, the long ...
Angels go from nearly no-hit to walk-off winners
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Halos were unable to get anything going for 8 innings and it looked like the Majors’ no-hitter drought would end thanks to A’s righty J.T. Gin...
Once-floundering Phillies finding their footing
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Phillies were 9-19 when they named Don Mattingly their interim manager April 28. In short, they looked lost. But that's changed in a hurry, and ye...
Reds find mojo in a Speedo; Mets sweep Tigers
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Before their game vs. the Nats, bench coach Mike Napoli donned the "Tito Speedo," famously gifted to manager Terry Francona this spring. And what do y...
Miz-see TV? No, you don't want to miss the Sho
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Skenes may be the NL Cy Young favorite right now. But Jacob Misiorowski & Shohei Ohtani would like a word. Miz, the Brewer with the 103 mph heat,...
An unlikely Maddux ... and a Skenes gem!
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Skenes carried a no-hitter into the 7th and threw 8 innings of shutout ball against the Rockies. Yet the most impressive outing of the night belo...
Red-hot Rays win again to open big week in AL East
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Rays continued to bedevil the AL East, moving to 9-1 vs. division foes after a win in Toronto. They have the best record in the AL and a two-game ...
Braves endure heartbreak, respond with big series
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
At the end of a heart-wrenching week in which the Braves lost the beloved tandem of former owner Ted Turner and ex-manager Bobby Cox, they went into L...
A winning streak 91 years in the making
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Cubs have their longest home win streak since 1935 after their 15th straight, also tying them for MLB's best record. Their 26-12 mark matches the ...
The Friendliest Confines! Cubs can't lose at home
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Cubs keep adding W's to Wrigley Field. Pete Crow-Armstrong crushed an electrifying HR in the bottom of the 9th and the Cubs walked off the Reds in...
Testy tilt in Detroit; Don of a new era in Philly
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a challenging week for the Tigers, who lost Tarik Skubal and then saw Framber Valdez roughed up by Boston and ejected after he hit a batter,...
Skubal injury shakes up playoff race, FA market
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Elbow surgery is likely to sideline two-time defending AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal for two to three months, complicating the Tigers' playoff hopes...
Skubal injury shakes up playoff race, FA market
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Elbow surgery is likely to sideline two-time defending AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal for two to three months, complicating the Tigers' playoff hopes...
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
The Mariners, Cardinals and Rays pulled off a trade with All-Star infielder Brendan Donovan going to Seattle, switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje and tw...