MLB Morning Lineup Podcast
Episodes
Mets reach NLCS; Tigers, Yanks take series leads
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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...
HR Derby field set; Shota caps strong 1st half
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Home Run Derby bracket is set after Dodgers slugger Teoscar Hernández joined the field, Brooks Lee earned major bragging rights by homering off D...
Trea slams the Dodgers; Reds rookie makes history
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trea Turner's grand slam led the Phillies past the Dodgers in the first clash between the NL's best teams, Reds rookie Rece Hinds is hitting at a hist...
Elly can't wait to see Shohei. A tribute to Mays
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elly De La Cruz, the stolen-base artist who swiped two more last night, is adding language arts to his repertoire -- so he can converse in Japanese wi...
Sox-Yanks finale, Skenes makes All-Star history
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rafael Devers continued to hammer Yankees pitching. Tarik Skubal continued to make a case for the AL Cy Young Award. And Paul Skenes continued to make...
Kwan joins leaderboards; Walker loves L.A.
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Kwan became MLB's new batting average leader after his three-hit day, the Yankees' recent struggles continued with a sweep at the hands of the ...
Isbel's incredible catch; Sale's All-Star case
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Isbel helped seal a Royals win by making one of the best catches we've seen this season, Yordan Alvarez homered again to keep the Astros rolling ...
Elly's epic Bronx debut; Ohtani's special homer
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elly De La Cruz dazzled in his Yankee Stadium debut, Shohei Ohtani hit a big homer as the Dodgers celebrated Japanese Heritage Night, and the Mets out...
A top prospect's MLB debut, super tight ASG voting
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The No. 3 prospect in baseball, James Wood of the Nationals, made his MLB debut last night vs. the Mets and showed what all the hype is about. Plus th...
Astros surging; Judge being Judge; a Rangers cycle
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t look now but the Astros – an MLB-best 17-8 in June – are within 3 ½ games of the Mariners in the AL West. Also, Aaron Judge is ahead of h...
Injuries bite Phillies; Jays faced with decisions
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The night started out great for Bryce Harper, the top NL vote-getter in Phase 1 of All-Star balloting. After that? Not so much as the Phils star appea...
Astros are alive; MLB's youngest player did what?!
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The surging Astros swept the Rockies to reach .500 for the first time this season, Jackson Chourio became the youngest player to hit an inside-the-par...
A new NL rivalry is born; J-Ram's star keeps shining
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode: Act I (0:46-7:14): THE BIG STORIES: In the second game of a fiery three-game series between the Nationals and Padres, benches cl...
Giants walk it off while honoring Willie Mays
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode: Act I: THE BIG STORIES (0:54-2:57) In their first home game since Willie Mays' passing, the Giants all wore No. 24 to pay homag...
Max, Skenes look scary good; Edwin Díaz ejected
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode: Act I: THE BIG STORIES (0:57-3:01) Max Scherzer pitched for the first time since the World Series and didn't miss a beat, thro...
MLB at Rickwood Field truly an event to remember
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday was all about honoring the past during a historic night in Birmingham, Ala. Memories of Willie Mays dominated the proceedings, while the Gian...
All eyes on Cole last night, Rickwood Field tonight
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode... Act I: THE BIG STORIES ( 0:53-3:25) Gerrit Cole looked good in his season debut but was long gone by the time a back-and-for...
Commemorating the life and legacy of Willie Mays
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The baseball community mourns the loss of Willie Mays, who died Tuesday at the age of 93. One of the greatest players ever, Mays is sixth all time wit...
Meet the ... hottest team in baseball?
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode ... ACT 1: THE BIG STORIES (0:56-3:29) Not that long after they were 11 games below .500, the Mets suddenly find themselves one g...
Really rough day for LA despite Ohtani's two HRs
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode … ACT 1: THE BIG STORIES (0:56-5:38) The Dodgers will be without two of their stars for a while as Mookie Betts suffered a f...
Cubs use the really small ball approach vs. Rays
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode … ACT 1: THE BIG STORIES (0:53-6:11) Chicago’s North Siders strung together three straight bunts (!) to key a two-run rally,...
Cowser's late homer puts Braves out to pasture
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the fourth episode of the Morning Lineup podcast. Every weekday morning we’ll give you everything to know about the day in baseball, always ...
Paul Skenes, Ruthian doings, Judge goes way deep
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the third episode of the Morning Lineup podcast. Every weekday morning we’ll give you everything to know about the day in baseball, always i...
A dramatic walk-off grand slam, history for the O’s and Vlad’s bat ended up where?
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second episode of the Morning Lineup podcast. Every weekday morning we’ll give you everything to know about the day in baseball, always ...
Chaotic endings 5,000 miles apart
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the debut episode of MLB’s Morning Lineup podcast. Every weekday morning we’ll give you everything to know about the day in baseball, alwa...