MLB Morning Lineup Podcast
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An unlikely Maddux ... and a Skenes gem!
Red-hot Rays win again to open big week in AL East
Braves endure heartbreak, respond with big series
A winning streak 91 years in the making
The Friendliest Confines! Cubs can't lose at home
Testy tilt in Detroit; Don of a new era in Philly
Skubal injury shakes up playoff race, FA market
Braves, Yankees keep rolling right along
Cards sweep Bucs; Kurtz walking toward history
Braves keep rolling; Blue Jays on the rebound
Yankees' phenom aces duel with ex-Cy Young winner
Tucker delivers for Dodgers with walk-off knock
Major shakeup in Boston as Sox dismiss Cora
Cubs, Phillies heading in different directions
Mets, Ohtani, Murakami: Did streaks continue/end?
Mets' streak continues; Reds keep rolling
Injury blow for Dodgers; time to believe in Braves
Cubs send Mets to another loss; Reds stay clutch
Trout doing Trout things again; Padres are rolling
Ohtani, wild walk-offs highlight Jackie Robinson Day
Ahead of Jackie Robinson Day, Dodgers prevail
MVPs go bonkers in Bronx; Bucs' bats break out
New York teams in a funk following weekend sweeps
Classic title game rematch lives up to the hype
Less than a month after Venezuela beat USA in the World Baseball Classic final, Eduardo Rodriguez and Nolan McLean squared off again at Citi Field -- and the result was similar. Meanwhile in the Bronx, the A's pulled off a feat they hadn't accomplished since 1979! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MLB's best player, best young player in spotlight
It was a noteworthy day for Shohei Ohtani on two fronts (only two?) in his mound start in Toronto. But one of them was not a win. The Blue Jays finally solved the Dodgers. And Konnor Griffin, MLB's No. 1 prospect, signed a megadeal with the Pirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Late-night fireworks: Punches thrown in Anaheim
The night was winding down -- Yoshinobu Yamamoto beat the Jays again, Paul Skenes looked like Paul Skenes again -- when the Braves and Angels, specifically Reynaldo López and Jorge Soler, got into it, leading to benches emptying, punches & ejections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LA coasts in WS rematch; Crew tops reeling Red Sox
The Dodgers launched five homers and that was more than enough offense to rout the Jays in their first meeting since last fall's World Series. Meanwhile, the 8-2 Brewers clawed past the Red Sox, sinking them to 2-8 on the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Revisiting the Jo Show; break up the Bucs
Three potential homers, all robbed by the Angels' Jo Adell on Saturday. The trio of stellar snags preserving a 1-0 win over the Mariners, too. And yesterday in Pittsburgh, the Bucs - winners of 5 straight - picked up their first sweep of the O's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MLB's No. 1 prospect called up! Here's what to know
19-year-old shortstop Konnor Griffin is on his way to the big leagues after being promoted by the Pirates. What will the game's top prospect bring to Pittsburgh? Let's break it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A day for big arms and the first ABS walk-off
If you like pitching, yesterday was your day. Cam Schlittler, Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal, Zac Gallen, Sandy Alcantara and Chris Sale all showed out, with Schlittler's Yanks now 5-1. Elsewhere, an MLB game ended on an ABS challenge for the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shohei's '26 mound debut a scintillating success
Six innings of 1-hit, shutout ball in the rain at Chavez Ravine? Yeah, that'll play. But did you expect anything less from Shohei Ohtani? Also, Andrew Painter's Major League debut was dazzling as the Phils’ towering righty fanned 8 in 5 1/3 frames. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cal snaps slump with walk-off; JV comes full circle
Cal Raleigh shook off his slump to deliver the walk-off hit against the Yanks, what sure felt like a postseason preview. Meanwhile, Justin Verlander (back with Detroit!), Edward Cabrera and Ranger Suarez were among the notable hurlers to debut for their new clubs. How did it go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pair of clutch homers keep Jays, Marlins unbeaten
After walk-offs in the first two games of their series against the A's, the Jays rode Kazuma Okamoto's first Major League homer to a sweep. Meanwhile, the Marlins finished off a sweep of their own vs. the Rockies on Owen Caissie's walk-off blast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oohs and aahs abound as MLB celebrates Opening Day
Rookies stole the show for the Mets and Tigers, the Miz racked up a record K total to propel the Crew, Angels' three-time MVP Mike Trout turned back the clock, and the Dodgers began their quest for a three-peat with a win as the season got rolling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yanks blank SF to begin '26; Opening Day is here!
The Yankees jumped on Logan Webb early and often, and Max Fried was brilliant in a season-opening shutout in San Francisco on Opening Night. We also saw the first ABS challenge in MLB history. Eleven more games are on tap today! Here's what to watch for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tonight's the night! Yankees-Giants on Netflix
The 2026 season is here! The Yankees face the Giants in San Francisco. There are a number of historic firsts tonight: The 8 p.m. ET game is on Netflix and will feature the ABS Challenge System. Plus, MLB.com staffers make their playoff predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who are the best teams going into Opening Day?
The Dodgers are unsurprisingly atop MLB.com's Power Rankings heading into the season, but let's take a look at who else is in position to be among the top contenders to challenge the two-time defending World Series champions in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You've made it! It's Opening Week!
After 5 long months of Baseball Winter, the season is almost upon us. There are some final exhibition games, then Yankees-Giants kicks things off for real by the Bay on Wednesday night -- on Netflix! -- before the traditional Opening Day on Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
World Series favorites for '26? Let's draft them!
The regular season is fast approaching, so what better time to have our very own Mike Petriello and Will Leitch hold a draft to select title picks from 1 to 30. Hint: the No. 1 selection probably won't surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5 big storylines from Spring Training
From surprising statistical leaders to aging veterans turning back the clock, let's look back at some of the top happenings across Spring Training as it enters the final week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
V as in Venezuela, World Baseball Classic champs!
In a taut, tight, nail-biter of a World Baseball Classic championship game, Eugenio Suárez's ninth-inning RBI double won it, after Bryce Harper's electrifying homer tied the game in the eighth, as Venezuela defeated Team USA for its first WBC title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Venezuela rallies past Italy; U.S. awaits in final
A three-run seventh inning was the difference as Team Venezuela held off Italy to reach its first World Baseball Classic title game, where it will take on Team USA tonight at what promises to be an electric loanDepot park in Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
USA edges DR in semis; Venezuela-Italy up next
Homers from Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony supplied the offense, while Paul Skenes and five relievers starred on the mound as the U.S. advanced to the World Baseball Classic final. Venezuela and Italy meet tonight for a spot in the title game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Previewing the Classic quarterfinals matchups
The World Baseball Classic is down to eight teams, and the quarterfinals begin with two games tonight. The Dominican Republic meets Korea at 6:30 p.m. ET on FS2 and Team USA takes on Canada at 8 on FOX, with the other two games slated for Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Classic quarterfinals are set! Here's how it happened
Vinnie Pasquantino's historic night at the plate punched Italy's ticket to the quarters -- and brought the USA with it. Plus, Canada is moving on for the first time in WBC history, and the D.R. put on an impressive power surge vs. rival Venezuela. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Like a shot of espresso, Italy jolts Team USA
In one of the biggest upsets in World Baseball Classic history, Italy belted three home runs, then hung on for dear life in stunning Team USA to stay undefeated in Pool B. Today's Italy-Mexico game will help determine which two Pool B teams advance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Team USA holds off Mexico in clash of unbeatens
Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony homered and Paul Skenes tossed four one-hit innings as the U.S. stayed perfect at the World Baseball Classic. In other WBC action, Venezuela, Korea, Puerto Rico and the D.R. joined Japan with spots in the quarterfinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5 takeaways from Classic (so far); 7 games today!
The World Baseball Classic is off to a riveting start, with Japan, the D.R. and the U.S. asserting their dominance. Elsewhere, Cuba (2-0) is trying to reclaim its premier standing and don't look past the fun-loving, espresso-chugging Italy squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
USA among 16 teams in Classic action today
The World Baseball Classic kicks into high gear today with eight games, including Team USA's tournament opener against Brazil at 8 p.m. ET on FOX and the first contests for the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Venezuela among others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
'Home Run Honeycutt'; Aussies win Classic opener
O's prospect Vance Honeycutt has four at-bats this spring. He's homered in each of them. Also, the World Baseball Classic got underway as Australia topped Chinese Taipei with former No. 1 pick Travis Bazzana sealing the win with a homer in Tokyo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices