MLB Morning Lineup Podcast

Previewing a busy Awards week in baseball

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to hand out some coveted hardware, starting tonight with Rookie of the Year, followed by Manager of the Year, Cy Young and then the big on...

Baseball's best honored at All-MLB Awards

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

MLB's biggest stars gathered in Las Vegas for the announcement of the All-MLB Team and several individual awards, including the Hank Aaron Award for t...

Soto to meet with 4 teams; Bregman's best fits

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Juan Soto sweepstakes are taking shape as the superstar free agent is set to meet with four clubs in California this week. MLB.com's Mandy Bell di...

Breaking down the Silver Slugger selections

13 Nov 2024

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The awards for the best hitter at each position were announced on Tuesday night. MLB.com's Matt Monagan gives you a rundown of the recipients, which i...

Finalists for MVP, Cy Young, ROY & MOY unveiled!

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The BBWAA announced its nominations for MLB's most prestigious individual awards on Monday, electing three finalists per accolade per league. MLB.com'...

A deep dive exploring all things Roki Sasaki

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The ace Japanese right-hander is headed to the Majors. That much we know. But what does he bring to the table and where will he sign? Our host Mandy B...

Will Leitch's fearless free-agent predictions

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With temperatures falling, it’s a good thing we’ve got the Hot Stove to supply the heat. And with that, here’s our very own Will Leitch with his...

2 huge Braves injuries may impact all of baseball

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Not only did Ronald Acuña Jr. and Spencer Strider suffer season-ending injuries, they won't be ready for Opening Day, either. That certainly affects ...

Breaking down the Juan Soto sweepstakes

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh off another sensational season, the 26-year-old could fetch the richest free-agent contract in baseball history. How did Soto get here? And wher...

Cole stays put; 13 receive qualifying offers

05 Nov 2024

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Gerrit Cole has agreed to stay with the Yankees on the deal he opted out of and extension talks could potentially come at a later date. Also, 13 playe...

Wacha stays with Royals; Gold Gloves awarded

04 Nov 2024

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After a stellar season with the Royals, veteran righty Michael Wacha will remain in K.C., agreeing to a three-year extension with the club. Also, the ...

Braves, Halos swing trade; Offseason dates to know

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The first day of the offseason was an eventful one, as the Angels acquired slugger Jorge Soler from the Braves for right-hander Griffin Canning. What ...

Dodgers are champs after historic comeback

31 Oct 2024

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No team had ever rallied from 5 runs down in a World Series-clinching game, but that's exactly what the Dodgers did in beating the Yankees in a wild G...

Volpe's slam just what Yanks need, forces G5

30 Oct 2024

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Facing World Series elimination, the Yankees rode Anthony Volpe's grand slam and homers from Austin Wells and Gleyber Torres to overcome yet another F...

Freeman does more damage, has LA on cusp of crown

29 Oct 2024

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With Shohei Ohtani dealing with an injured shoulder, who else but Freddie Freeman sparked the Dodgers. Freeman's two-run homer in the first inning set...

Roberts talks Ohtani's status for Game 3 TONIGHT

28 Oct 2024

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On the eve of Game 3 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addressed Shohei Ohtani's injured shoulder and his availabili...

Ohtani injures shoulder in Dodgers' Game 2 win

27 Oct 2024

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto mowed down the Yankees. Tommy Edman, Teoscar Hernández and Freddie Freeman (again) homered. But the big takeaways from the Dodgers...

Freddie's monumental slam ends classic Game 1

26 Oct 2024

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Freddie Freeman delivered the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history as the Dodgers rallied past the Yankees after a Giancarlo Stanton home...

The wait is over! World Series Game 1 is TONIGHT

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

All week we’ve been going through the different storylines of this World Series. Tonight, all that fades away, and we can focus on an actual basebal...

World Series predictions and X-factors

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Will the Yankees or Dodgers claim the crown? How many games will it take? And who will be the unlikely heroes of the series? The baseball world made ...

How Judge, Ohtani rose to MLB stardom

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Among the many things that make the 2024 World Series matchup special is that it will feature two MVPs on baseball’s grandest stage. How did Shohei ...

Will Leitch's 5 top World Series storylines

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

MLB.com's national columnist dives deep into the World Series, detailing how enormous a Dodgers-Yankees Fall Classic really is. It features the sport'...

Dodgers oust Mets, set up epic WS against Yankees

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Not since 1981 have the Dodgers and Yankees met in the World Series. Thanks to L.A.’s NLCS-clinching win over the Mets, that drought is now over. Th...

Yankees clinch first AL pennant since 2009

20 Oct 2024

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The Yankees are heading to their first World Series in 15 years after Juan Soto hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the 10th inning of ALCS Game 5, and ...

Mets force G6; Yankees on verge of Fall Classic

19 Oct 2024

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The Mets' bats broke out early behind a three-run homer by Pete Alonso to send the NLCS back to L.A., while the Yankees are one win away from their fi...

Guardians shock Yankees; Dodgers one win from WS

18 Oct 2024

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Down to their last out, the Guardians tied ALCS Game 3 on a homer in the ninth and won in the 10th on David Fry's walk-off shot, while the Dodgers got...

Ohtani hits ball VERY FAR, LA takes 2-1 NLCS lead

17 Oct 2024

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Shohei Ohtani hit a towering home run, Kiké Hernández and Max Muncy also connected and Dodgers pitchers threw yet another shutout in taking a 2-1 NL...

Judge homers in Yanks' G2 win; NLCS shifts to NY

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Off to a slow start this postseason, Aaron Judge hit his first homer to provide some insurance as the Yanks took a 2-0 lead in the ALCS. The Mets have...

Mets and Yankees win; Swift and Kelce watch

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were in the Bronx to see the Yankees capture the ALCS opener vs. the Guardians. In L.A., the Dodgers finally allowed a r...

Dodgers silence Mets; ALCS gets rolling tonight

14 Oct 2024

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Dodgers pitchers upped their scoreless-innings streak to a record-tying 33 consecutive innings and coasted past the Mets in Game 1 of the NL Champions...

Cleveland indeed ROCKS; Mets, Dodgers set to clash

13 Oct 2024

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Lane Thomas' slam ignited the Guards and their fans and propelled them to their first ALCS since 2016, where they'll take on the Yanks starting Monday...

Dodgers going to NLCS; DET-CLE Game 5 TODAY!

12 Oct 2024

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The Dodgers advanced to the NLCS by shutting out the Padres for the final 24 innings of the NLDS, setting up a matchup vs. the Mets beginning Sunday. ...

Yanks reach ALCS; SD-LAD Game 5 TONIGHT!

11 Oct 2024

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The Yankees are moving on thanks to a stellar start from Gerrit Cole. Their ALCS opponent is still TBD, though, after a clutch David Fry homer helped ...

Mets reach NLCS; Tigers, Yanks take series leads

10 Oct 2024

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Francisco Lindor's go-ahead grand slam led the Mets past the Phillies as they reached their first NLCS since 2015, the Dodgers defeated the Padres to ...

Mets, Padres both 1 win from NLCS

09 Oct 2024

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A masterful Sean Manaea and early homers by Pete Alonso and Jesse Winker set the tone for the Mets as they handled the Phillies. The Padres jumped on ...

Each series tied after Tigers stunner, KC comeback

08 Oct 2024

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For the first time in MLB history, all four Division Series are tied at 1-1 after Kerry Carpenter won it for the Tigers with a three-run HR in the nin...

Phils turn tables on Mets; Padres power up in LA

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It has been one memorable comeback after another for the Mets lately, but it was the Phillies who rallied to walk off in the ninth and even the NLDS. ...

Ohtani's epic October debut; New York comebacks

06 Oct 2024

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Shohei Ohtani hit a game-tying 3-run homer and fiercely flipped his bat in his playoff debut as LA held on to beat San Diego. In other DS action, the ...

All 4 series start TODAY! MLB experts pick winners

05 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tigers-Guardians gets things started, followed by the Mets and Phils meeting for the first time ever in the playoffs. Then the Royals and Yanks rekind...

Alonso gives Mets another OMG moment in clincher

04 Oct 2024

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Pete Alonso's go-ahead three-run homer in the ninth inning continued the Mets' flair for the dramatic as they stunned the Brewers in Game 3 of their N...

Chourio and Crew survive; KC, DET and SD advance

03 Oct 2024

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20-year-old phenom Jackson Chourio became the first player since Babe Ruth to hit TWO game-tying homers in a playoff contest, helping the Brewers rall...

Tireless Mets, upstart Tigers among Game 1 winners

02 Oct 2024

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Fresh off a doubleheader, the Mets' road show rolled on with a Wild Card Series Game 1 victory in Milwaukee, while Padres righty Michael King, Tigers ...

Mets, Braves reach playoffs! They start TODAY!

01 Oct 2024

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The Mets and Braves played a makeup doubleheader yesterday, each needing one win to secure an NL Wild Card. NY won a game for the ages in the opener a...

Wild day ahead: Braves, Mets, D-backs still alive

30 Sep 2024

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The Braves and Mets play a makeup doubleheader today in Atlanta, each needing one win to claim an NL Wild Card. The D-backs will be watching, needing ...

Yankees, Dodgers wrap up division crowns

27 Sep 2024

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Aaron Judge homered in his fifth straight game to reach 58 as the Yankees clinched their AL record 21st division title, and Shohei Ohtani came through...

Tigers stay hot; weather complicates NL race

26 Sep 2024

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Jackson Jobe, MLB's top pitching prospect, debuted as the Tigers won their eighth game in their last nine to keep pace for the third AL Wild Card spot...

Astros clinch West; Padres turn 3 to make playoffs

25 Sep 2024

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The Astros were 10 games back in the AL West on June 18. Big problem? Not quite. Jason Heyward’s HR carried Houston to a division title. And not to ...

Phils end NL East title drought; Blackmon retires

24 Sep 2024

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After holding a comfortable division lead seemingly all summer, the Phillies have clinched their first NL East crown since 2011. In Colorado, Charlie ...

More Ohtani heroics. Plus a stunning playoff charge

23 Sep 2024

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Shohei Ohtani hit No. 53 and it couldn't have come at a bigger moment to save the Dodgers, who play the Padres next with the NL West at stake. That se...

Shohei now in a club of one; Guardians clinch

20 Sep 2024

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Shohei Ohtani had a game for the ages to reach the 50-HR, 50-steal mark, homering three times and driving in 10. Cleveland, tied for first in the AL C...

Crew, Yanks first to clinch; Tigers can't be tamed

19 Sep 2024

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The Brewers and Yankees popped the champagne as the first two teams to secure a postseason berth, while the Tigers continued their torrid playoff push...

Ohtani moves closer to 50-50; Witt reaches 30-30

18 Sep 2024

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Shohei Ohtani launched his 48th homer in Miami as he nears MLB's first 50-50 season, while Bobby Witt Jr. became the first shortstop in MLB history to...

Mets turn to old friend; Tigers in thick of race

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Mets regained the lead for the final NL Wild Card spot over the Braves thanks to Starling Marte's walk-off hit -- and maybe the return of Grimace?...

Playoff picture update: Yanks, Mets, Wild Cards

16 Sep 2024

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Will Leitch goes around the Majors to check in on every postseason race with just two weeks to go in the regular season. The Yanks have some breathing...

Soto's first Yankees walk-off; Rocker debuts

13 Sep 2024

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The Yankees padded their AL East lead by beating the Red Sox on a walk-off hit by Juan Soto, his first in pinstripes. In Seattle, Kumar Rocker made hi...

Mets magic! Ohtani magic! And ... Tigers magic?!

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Mets were three outs from being no-hit, then erupted for six runs to again vault into playoff position. Shohei Ohtani homered, stole a base in his...

Minnesota's missing link; Yamamoto sharp in return

11 Sep 2024

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The Rally Sausage is back and the Twins' losing streak is over. Coincidence? Yoshinobu Yamamoto made a grand return of his own, pitching 4 strong fram...

Surging Mets. Ohtani. Skenes. Iconic actor passes

10 Sep 2024

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The Mets made it 10 of 11, this time getting help from an Olympic speedskater (really). Shohei Ohtani stole his 47th. Paul Skenes set another record. ...

Royals hot, Twins not; some Cy Young love for Sale

09 Sep 2024

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The Royals finished off a sweep of the Twins to create some substantial distance between the two clubs in the hotly contested AL Central, while Braves...

Familiar face helps M's; NL Wild Card race tightens

06 Sep 2024

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Seattle gained a game in the AL West race as former Mariner Ty France hit a game-winning homer vs. the Astros, and the NL Wild Card race featured a st...

Rare no-no at Wrigley; a record-tying Schwarbomb

05 Sep 2024

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Shota Imanaga tossed the first seven innings and the bullpen did the rest as the Cubs threw their first no-hitter at Wrigley Field since 1972. And Kyl...

Playoff and award races take center stage

04 Sep 2024

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The Orioles took the AL East lead after a walk-off grand slam stunned the Yanks in Arlington, Cleveland won another crucial AL Central clash, and Chri...

Shohei steals the show; birthday bash for Adames

03 Sep 2024

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Shohei Ohtani has a 50-50 season firmly in his sights after swiping three bases to give him 44 homers and 46 stolen bases, and Willy Adames celebrated...

Phils get last laugh; what a debut for Dusty's son

02 Sep 2024

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The Phillies picked up a huge series win over the Braves, walking off on Nick Castellanos’ clutch hit. With his dad in the stands – minus the toot...

Castellanos having a bash; Díaz finding his form?

30 Aug 2024

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For Nick Castellanos, hitting is not a science. The Phillies slugger uses a very simple approach and it's paying off as he slugged another clutch home...

Shohei Ohtani, his adorable dog and Taylor Swift

29 Aug 2024

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Shohei Ohtani brought his dog to work last night. The adorable pooch Decoy delivered a paw-fect first pitch on his very own bobblehead night. Talk abo...

Royals top AL Central; Crews collects 1st hit

28 Aug 2024

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The upstart Royals have taken control of the AL Central, beating the Guardians on Tuesday to claim the division lead by way of the tiebreaker. In Wash...

History at Fenway! Plus another Judge milestone

27 Aug 2024

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Danny Jansen was in two places at one time, sort of, playing for the Blue Jays and Red Sox in the same game. We'll explain. Aaron Judge reached yet an...

Headline: 51 ... and counting; a real race in the NL West

26 Aug 2024

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With two more homers yesterday, Yankees superstar Aaron Judge is at 51 this season and on pace for a staggering total of 63. And don't look now but th...

Judge chasing down 60; Mariners make manager move

23 Aug 2024

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With his 48th homer yesterday, Yankees star Aaron Judge appears poised to threaten the AL-record 62 homers he hit in 2022. In Seattle, Scott Servais w...

Mets walk-off magic! Judge x 2! Superstar retires

22 Aug 2024

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The Mets walked off the O's again, setting off another wild celebration. Across town, Aaron Judge homered twice, now on pace for 60. Elly De La Cruz h...

Triple Crown talk in Atlanta; JV returns to mound

21 Aug 2024

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Marcell Ozuna, who belted his 37th homer and has snuck into Triple Crown contention, continues to be a difference-maker for a struggling Braves offens...

Amazin' finish for Mets; rookie catcher powers D-backs

20 Aug 2024

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Francisco Alvarez hit a walk-off homer in the ninth inning for a dramatic Mets victory over the Orioles, while another young catcher, Adrian Del Casti...

The kids steal the show; Kershaw back in a big way

19 Aug 2024

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The Tigers rallied to top the Yankees at the Little League Classic. The real winners, though? The kids in attendance at Historic Bowman Field. Meanwhi...

Yelich opts for back surgery; Phils rookie cycles

16 Aug 2024

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After nearly a month of treatment, Brewers All-Star Christian Yelich announced he'll undergo season-ending surgery on his ailing back. In Philly, West...

Judge reaches 300-homer milestone in a hurry

15 Aug 2024

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Aaron Judge crushed his Major League-leading 43rd home run of the season, with his 300th career blast coming in just his 955th game. Judge bested a Ma...

Soto's 1st 3-HR game; Skubal's Triple Crown chase

14 Aug 2024

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Juan Soto recorded his first three-homer game in the Yankees' win over the White Sox, Tarik Skubal now leads the AL in wins, ERA and strikeouts after ...

Betts returns in big way; Sizemore snags first win

13 Aug 2024

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Mookie Betts homered in his first game off the IL, Shohei Ohtani and Clayton Kershaw reminded us how much starpower a healthy Dodgers team has, and Gr...

Snakes are more than alive; Judge on cusp of 300

12 Aug 2024

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The D-backs finished off a series win over the Phillies as Merrill Kelly returned from the 60-day IL and tossed five solid innings. And in the Bronx, ...

Padres remain red-hot; Vlad flirts with a cycle

09 Aug 2024

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Different year, different vibe,” said Manny Machado, who homered as the Padres improved to a staggering 14-3 since the All-Star break. In Toronto, V...

Witt keeps doing MVP things; Holliday locked in

08 Aug 2024

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Bobby Witt Jr. stayed on a tear with two homers to carry the Royals past the Red Sox. Not to be outdone, fellow 20-something Jackson Holliday went dee...

White Sox snap skid; Framber 1 out from no-no

07 Aug 2024

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The White Sox avoided the longest losing streak in AL history by beating the A's, Corey Seager broke up Framber Valdez's no-hitter with two outs in th...

White Sox skid ties AL mark; Freddie's emotional return

06 Aug 2024

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The White Sox lost their 21st straight game to tie the 1988 Orioles' American League record, and Freddie Freeman received a warm welcome from Dodgers ...

O's come up golden again; another KC masterpiece

05 Aug 2024

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Jackson Holliday spent a recent stint at Triple-A playing Golden Tee golf. He insists it's helped his game, and maybe so as his crucial homer lifted t...

KC doing everything right; Halos dealt big blow

02 Aug 2024

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Bobby Witt Jr. and the Royals kept rolling as the MVP candidate became the first player with 20 homers and 20-plus stolen bases in each of his first t...

Massive moment for Holliday; red-hot Yanks rolling

01 Aug 2024

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No. 1 prospect Jackson Holliday announced his return to the Majors with the first homer of his Orioles career – a prodigious grand slam vs. the Jays...

Flurry of deals caps wild Trade Deadline

31 Jul 2024

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An already busy Trade Deadline reached another gear yesterday as there were 30 trades involving 27 teams from sunup until the 6 p.m. ET cutoff. The NL...

All those trades, all that Jazz & more Paul Skenes

30 Jul 2024

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Another wild day ahead of tonight's 6 p.m. ET Trade Deadline. Big names on the move included Jorge Soler, Yusei Kikuchi, Frankie Montas, Erick Fedde &...

Busy weekend for trades; Braves lose ERA leader

29 Jul 2024

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Tomorrow’s 6 p.m. ET Trade Deadline looms large, and this past weekend was dominated by deals as the Rays emerged as big sellers and the Yankees, Ph...

Cease simply unhittable; Kershaw returns; a big trade!

26 Jul 2024

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A light eight-game slate featured some big-time storylines Thursday — and two late-night deals. In the nation’s capital, Dylan Cease spun a no-hi...

Mets sweep Subway Series; Brewers lose Yelich

25 Jul 2024

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The Mets blasted five homers to secure their first Subway Series sweep since 2013, the Brewers beat the Cubs but lost Christian Yelich to a potentiall...

Skenes stellar but loses 1st, Mets silence Judge

24 Jul 2024

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Paul Skenes pitched into the 9th for the first time in the Majors -- and was still hitting 100 mph -- but that didn't prevent his first loss as a Pira...

Top trade chip shines, Witt on a tear, Skenes today

23 Jul 2024

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On today’s episode:   Act I: THE BIG STORIES (0:39-5:37) The Trade Deadline is one week from today. The big focus is on Tigers star left-hander Tar...

Bad news for Braves; not one but two huge homers

22 Jul 2024

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The Braves were dealt a big blow Sunday as Ozzie Albies suffered a fractured wrist and will miss eight weeks. Also, the Hall of Fame welcomed the Clas...

Biggest 2nd-half storylines? Here are a handful

19 Jul 2024

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The second half begins today and the Trade Deadline looms less than two weeks away. In short, buckle up! That said, let’s explore the biggest storyl...

Top 5 shakeup in Rankings; Feinsand talks Deadline

18 Jul 2024

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We’ll have to wait another day for games to start up again, but until then we have an episode featuring big moves near the top in the latest Power R...

AL wins All-Star Game behind breakout star's HR

17 Jul 2024

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Jarren Duran's breakout year for the Red Sox reached another level as he hit the go-ahead HR in the AL's 5-3 victory over the NL to win All-Star Game ...

Surprise Derby winner; All-Star Game tonight

16 Jul 2024

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Teoscar Hernández became the first Dodgers player to win the Home Run Derby, edging Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. in the finals. That sets the stage for...

Aussie goes No. 1 in Draft; Home Run Derby tonight

15 Jul 2024

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Travis Bazzana made history when the Guardians selected the Oregon State 2B with the No. 1 pick in the Draft, making him the first Australian-born pla...

Should Skenes start ASG? Phils’ statement sweep

12 Jul 2024

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Seven no-hit innings with 11 K’s. The spectacular has almost become routine for Pirates rookie Paul Skenes. Which begs the question – should Skene...