MLB Morning Lineup Podcast

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 Ohtani became an even more elite pitcher in 2025. Plus, the latest on the Alex Bregman market.

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Are you a baseball fan looking for a quick, easy way to catch up on all the important stories, scores and highlights from the night before? Well, you're in luck.

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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. Plus, Blue Jays fans may have Kazuma Okamoto's daughter to thank for him signing with Toronto.

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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 most? Let's break it down!

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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 to a blockbuster trade involving a 3-time All-Star, we recap the 10 biggest happenings around the league.

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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 had it all. In our final podcast of the year, we count down the best in baseball in 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 unusually quiet, but maybe not for long. Rumors are swirling around them in both the FA and trade markets.

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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 transactions for the Braves along with a flurry of agreements involving pitchers yesterday.

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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-agent market for starting pitchers and some new names popping up in trade rumors.

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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 versatile veteran who will handle new duties in Queens. Plus, who are the five biggest free agents left?

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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 Phillies, kickstarting a spate of moves. That was one of Mark Feinsand's 4 big takeaways from Orlando.

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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 Baltimore's lineup. Will the Mets now make a run at some of the top free agents left?

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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 the Mets for the Dodgers. There also were trades, Team USA news & the White Sox won the Draft Lottery.

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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 the top free-agent sluggers on the market during the first day in Orlando.

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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 receive 12 votes on ballots cast by the 16-member committee to earn election and Kent received 14.

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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, Angels, Nationals, Pirates, Rockies and White Sox.

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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 the reliever. Also, the door could be open -- even if just slightly -- for a Freddy Peralta trade.

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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-agent closer. It's all part of a fast-developing reliever market in advance of the Winter Meetings.

Intro: 0:00-0:51

Act 1: 0:51-4:18 (The Mets Reliever Debacle)

Act 2: 4:36-7:30 (What Relievers are Still on the Market)

Act 3: 7:30-9:32 (News Around the League)

Closing: 9:32-9:47

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After seeing their playoff runs fall short of a World Series title, these clubs should be motivated to make some major moves this winter. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince outlines their biggest needs and reacts to the Mets adding Devin Williams.

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Will Leitch has you covered with the moves you missed over the Thanksgiving break, including one of the premier starting pitchers coming off the board. Then it’s time to check in on the free agency rumor mill, focusing in on the biggest bats.

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Boston acquired 3-time All-Star righty Sonny Gray from St. Louis for righty Richard Fitts and lefty prospect Brandon Clarke, bolstering an already solid rotation. Also, on Turkey Day eve we look back at what we're thankful for from the '25 season.

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The offseason's first major deal will no doubt have an effect on many teams and players. For instance, does this mean the Mets pursue outfielders Kyle Tucker and/or Cody Bellinger? And what about the Rangers with their increased salary flexibility?

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The first major deal of the offseason went down last night as the Mets dealt outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the Rangers for second baseman Marcus Semien. Also, we look at the best players made available in the wake of the non-tender deadline.

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Cody Bellinger back with the Dodgers? Michael King returning to the Bronx? How about Eugenio Suárez taking his slugging powers to Cincy for a second go-round? Really, who wouldn't want to see these players and teams meet up again?

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The Orioles, who picked up outfielder Taylor Ward in a deal with the Angels for righty Grayson Rodriguez, now are in the market for another frontline starter. Also, could the Pirates be eyeing one of the top free-agent bats available?

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It was a busy day around baseball as Cubs lefty Shota Imanaga was among four players accepting qualifying offers to remain with their current teams, the Orioles and Angels pulled off an intriguing trade and clubs set their 40-man rosters.

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The Mariners are bringing Josh Naylor back, a move that will have ripple effects for Pete Alonso and the rest of the first base market. Plus, the BBWAA's 2026 Hall of Fame ballot has 12 new names joining a group of 15 holdovers vying for induction.

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Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge have combined to win seven Most Valuable Player Awards. We get it, they've been dominant. But is 2026 going to be the year somebody else -- Cal Raleigh? Juan Soto? -- snags the MVP hardware?

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Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani was a unanimous winner for his third straight Most Valuable Player Award, while Aaron Judge, the rare batting champ with 50-plus home runs, edged Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh to win his second consecutive AL MVP.

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There's no shortage of electric arms in baseball, but Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes left no doubt among voters that they were the top pitchers in their respective leagues, winning their Cy Young races easily by turning in two of the best seasons we've seen in a while.

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For the 1st time, both Managers of the Year have repeated - the Guardians' Stephen Vogt & the Brewers' Pat Murphy. Elsewhere, we revisit some of the year's best manager ejections and word from the GM Meetings is that this one team might be very busy.

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A's first baseman Nick Kurtz was unanimously selected as the AL Rookie of the Year and Braves catcher Drake Baldwin was a runaway winner in the NL to open the 2025 BBWAA award announcements, which continue tonight with the Managers of the Year.

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Munetaka Murakami clubbed 56 homers in 2022 to break Sadaharu Oh’s 58-year-old, single-season NPB record. He was posted by the Yakult Swallows last week to open a negotiating window with all MLB clubs till Dec. 22. Which teams are the top contenders?

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Pete Alonso was one of five first-time winners of an NL Silver Slugger Award, given to the top offensive player at each position. AL winners will be announced tonight. Also, we take a look at a half dozen clubs to keep your eyes on this offseason.

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Up first, what will the Blue Jays do? On the heels of World Series heartbreak, they already got good news with Shane Bieber's decision to return. Elsewhere, big Japanese stars are heading to MLB, plus more on the Padres, Kyle Schwarber & Edwin Díaz.

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From Kyle Tucker to Dylan Cease, MLB.com's Matt Monagan breaks down the top 10 free agents of this class and wonders where they might land this winter.

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The BBWAA unveiled the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year finalists, with the winners to be announced next week. Among the candidates were Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who were part of the Dodgers' victory parade.

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Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. earned his second straight Gold Glove and was joined by teammate Maikel Garcia, who took the honors at third base. On the NL side, 23-year-old shortstop Masyn Winn became the youngest Cardinals player to win the award.

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Miguel Rojas hit a stunning game-tying homer in the ninth, Will Smith delivered a go-ahead shot in the 11th and Game 6 starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto closed it out in relief as the Dodgers outlasted the Blue Jays to win the World Series.

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The 2025 MLB season will finish in November. Yoshinobu Yamamoto was again outstanding, slumping Mookie Betts delivered the key hit & the Dodgers' 3-1 win over the Blue Jays ended with an incredible lineout double play. World Series Game 7 is tonight.

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We’re either finishing this off in Game 6 or in store for a winner-take-all tilt Saturday. The Dodgers will need another gem from Yoshinobu Yamamoto for the latter to happen. For the former and third straight Jays win? Keep doing what they're doing.

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A rookie with an unconventional pitching angle and a devastating splitter has put Toronto on the cusp of a Fall Classic triumph, as Trey Yesavage carved up the Dodgers to the tune of 12 K's and back-to-back homers in the first set the tone in Game 5.

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A marathon Game 3 didn't slow down Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who took Shohei Ohtani deep to help Toronto even the World Series at 2-2. His two-run blast gave the Blue Jays the lead in the 3rd and they erupted for four in the 7th to pull away with a much-needed win.

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After Shohei Ohtani homered twice and reached base nine times, Clayton Kershaw pitched out of an extra-inning jam and 19 different pitchers took the hill, Freddie Freeman hit a walk-off home run in the 18th inning for a 2-1 lead in the World Series.

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Max Scherzer struggled down the stretch. But in the ALCS, he turned back the clock against the Mariners. The Blue Jays need that again in a huge way tonight in L.A. Meanwhile, the Dodgers are still waiting for their "Big 3" to click at the plate.

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto became the first pitcher with back-to-back postseason complete games in 24 years, and homers by Will Smith and Max Muncy in the seventh inning put the Dodgers ahead for good against the Blue Jays in Game 2 of the Fall Classic.

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Early on, it looked like the Dodgers would use a familiar postseason plan in the Fall Classic opener. The Jays had other ideas, though, erupting with a nine-run sixth -- highlighted by pinch-hitter Addison Barger's grand slam -- in a Game 1 rout.

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It's been 32 years since the Jays last made it to the World Series, and fans in Toronto will no doubt make their presence felt in deafening fashion. Looking to silence the Jays in Game 1 is Blake Snell, who's been nearly unhittable for the Dodgers.

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The Dodgers were in the Series last year. But someone on the Jays, coach Don Mattingly -- aka Donnie Baseball -- has never been going back about 4 decades. That's one of many cool storylines. Elsewhere, there's been an unprecedented managerial hire.

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How did this Toronto team defy expectations to reach its first Fall Classic since 1993? Stars like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer stepped up, sure, but unlikely heroes like Ernie Clement and Trey Yesavage played a big part too.

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Down by two runs in the seventh inning of ALCS Game 7, George Springer delivered a three-run homer as the Blue Jays edged the Mariners to earn their first trip to the World Series since winning back-to-back titles in 1992 and '93.

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A trip to the World Series comes down to an ALCS Game 7 tonight in Toronto after rookie starter Trey Yesavage pitched another gem and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. slugged his sixth home run of the postseason to lead the Blue Jays past the Mariners.

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Max Scherzer turned in a vintage performance as the Blue Jays won their second straight game over the Mariners, and the Dodgers are one win from a return trip to the World Series after another dominant pitching performance vs. the Brewers.

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Facing a raucous crowd and the threat of a 3-0 ALCS deficit, the Blue Jays silenced Seattle, walloping five homers in a rout of the Mariners. They play Game 4 tonight, while the Dodgers try to take a commanding 3-0 NLCS lead over the Brewers.

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto gave up a HR on the 1st pitch he threw and that was it. MLB's 1st postseason complete game in 8 years gave the Dodgers a 5-1 win and a 2-0 NLCS lead over the Brewers. Tonight, the Mariners try for a 3-0 ALCS edge on the Blue Jays.

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The Dodgers' win over the Brewers in NLCS Game 1 had everything from a Blake Snell gem to one of the most bizarre double plays you will ever see, while the Mariners are firmly in control in the ALCS after routing the Blue Jays for a 2-0 series lead.

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A stellar outing by Bryce Miller, a dinger by the Big Dumper and a couple more clutch hits by Jorge Polanco propelled Seattle in the ALCS opener. What will Game 2 have in store today? Plus, here's what to watch for as the NLCS begins in Milwaukee.

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For only the second time a playoff series was clinched on a walk-off error, as an errant throw plated the winning run in the Dodgers' win over the Phillies. The other NLDS was slightly less dramatic, as the Cubs topped the Brewers to set up a Game 5.

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There were 4 elimination games yesterday. Only 1 team was eliminated -- the Yankees, vanquished by Vlad Guerrero Jr. & the Blue Jays. Elsewhere, Kyle Schwarber connected twice as the Phils beat the Dodgers, while the Tigers & Cubs also stayed alive.

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Aaron Judge's first homer of the postseason swung the momentum of Game 3 and saved the Yankees' season ... for now. In Detroit, Seattle got off to a hot start and never looked back as it took a 2-1 series lead. Plus, here's what to watch for as all four Division Series continue today.

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The Dodgers survived a frantic Phillies rally in the ninth inning to take a 2-0 advantage in the NLDS, and the Brewers are also one victory away from advancing after slugging three home runs to beat the Cubs.

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Julio Rodríguez's clutch go-ahead double helped the Mariners outlast Tarik Skubal and the Tigers, and the Blue Jays are a win from the ALCS after Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s grand slam backed rookie Trey Yesavage's gem against the Yankees.

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A day with three elimination games didn't disappoint as Cam Schlittler's historic pitching performance led New York past Boston, the Cubs held off the Padres and the Tigers pulled away from the Guardians to set the field for the next round, which begins Saturday.

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The Dodgers ousted the Reds, but the other 3 Wild Card Series are going the distance. Jazz Chisholm Jr. electrified Yankee Stadium with a mad dash from 1st to score the go-ahead run in the 8th, and the Padres & Guardians also saved their seasons.

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Pitching was plentiful to open the Wild Card round as Tarik Skubal shut down the Guardians and Garrett Crochet outlasted Max Fried and the Yanks. Meanwhile, some timely taters led the Cubs past the Padres and two mammoth Shohei Ohtani homers paced L.A.'s rout of the Reds.

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The postseason is here and there's no better way to begin the path to October glory than with today's four-game bonanza. We've got you covered for Tigers-Guards, Padres-Cubs, Red Sox-Yanks and Reds-Dodgers. Plus, the managerial carousel is spinning.

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There was tons to play for yesterday as the Reds captured the final NL Wild Card, the Blue Jays secured the AL East title, the Yanks and Red Sox set up an epic Wild Card battle and the Guardians finished off a run for the ages to take the AL Central.

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There are only three days left in the regular season, but still so much to be determined. The AL East, AL Central and multiple Wild Card spots are still up for grabs, and plenty more storylines to follow. MLB.com's Will Leitch breaks it all down.

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The celebration is on in Seattle after Cal Raleigh joined the exclusive 60-homer club to help the Mariners clinch their first AL West title since 2001. Plus, Aaron Judge and Kyle Schwarber kept pace in the HR chase and the Guardians overtook the Tigers in the AL Central.

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Once 15 1/2 games out of first, the Guardians beat the Tigers to overtake them atop the AL Central -- via a tiebreaker. The Mets had their biggest win of the year to move into NL Wild Card position, and the Yanks and Mariners clinched playoff spots.

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There's no shortage of intrigue in the final week. In the NL, three teams are scrambling for the final Wild Card spot. But the most captivating race is in the AL Central, with the Guardians and Tigers opening a set tonight separated by just one game.

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In '24, Toronto finished last in the AL East and it looked like Vlad Guerrero Jr. was maybe on his way out the door. What a difference a year makes. And in the AL Central, one game separates the Tigers and Guards as the season enters its final week.

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Before Clayton Kershaw makes his last regular-season start EVER at Dodger Stadium tonight, MLB.com's Will Leitch reflects on the most memorable moments of the southpaw's career and a resume that cements him as one of the best pitchers in MLB history.

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The Cubs will be in the playoffs for the 1st time since 2020 after locking up an NL Wild Card spot. Justin Verlander has come alive to keep the Giants in the hunt - he threw 7 scoreless. And could Shohei Ohtani, a DH and pitcher, also play outfield?

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With a multi-homer game in Kansas City, Cal Raleigh passed one Hall of Famer and tied another in the record books. And speaking of unprecedented feats, Shohei Ohtani hurled five no-hit innings on the same night he crushed his 50th homer of the season.

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A win over Texas in the series opener pulled Houston within a half-game of Seattle in the AL West. That was the good news for the Astros. The bad? Yordan Alvarez -- who missed 100 games this season with a hand injury -- exited with a sprained ankle.

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They had already clinched a playoff berth because of a Mets loss, but the Brewers' raucous walk-off Saturday was icing on the cake. Speaking of the Mets, they got a huge win yesterday to keep hold of the final NL Wild Card spot.

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The AL West race is tied with 15 games to go after the Mariners caught up to the Astros with a walk-off win over the Angels, and Aaron Judge is tied with Joe DiMaggio for fourth place on the Yankees' all-time home run list after going deep twice.

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The red-hot Rangers have won four straight to pull within 1 1/2 games of the Mariners for the third AL Wild Card spot. Meanwhile in the NL, the Mets' struggles have opened the door for the Giants, Reds, Cardinals and D-backs to make a late run to the playoffs.

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Don't look now, but the Giants -- under .500 at the Trade Deadline and in full-on sell mode -- have surged to within two games of the final Wild Card spot in the NL. Meanwhile in Philly, Kyle Schwarber roped a milestone homer in a rout of the Mets.

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The Dodgers' bid for MLB's first no-hitter of 2025 ended in the ninth inning for the second time in three days, and the Mariners needed a comeback win to maintain their AL Wild Card lead over the victorious Rangers and Guardians.

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Shohei Ohtani crushed his 47th and 48th homers of the season as L.A. snapped a five-game losing skid with a victory over the Orioles. And in Atlanta, Cal Raleigh slugged his 53rd homer as Seattle bashed a season-high 20 hits in a clutch win.

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The Dodgers & Padres are battling in the NL West. When they meet, one has to win. Otherwise, not so much. Both are slumping, and last night the Paul Skenes-led Pirates swept L.A. Tonight, one of the biggest series of the season begins: Jays at Yanks.

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An Orioles-Padres slugfest included back-to-back-to-back home runs and an immaculate inning consisting solely of sliders, and the Astros went ahead in the eighth with four runs on only two hits before a ninth-inning rally by the Yankees fell short.

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Fresh off Player of the Week honors, Rafael Devers homered in the 1st for the Giants at Coors. His admiration for the HR didn't go over well in the home dugout. What followed was a fracas and, after a lengthy pause, Devers finally touching the plate.

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Remember when Mets fans were panicking about Juan Soto? Well, his initial struggles are in the past in a big way as evidenced by his grand slam that carried New York past Detroit. And in Boston, Trevor Story hit a homer for the ages to boost the Sox.

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The Mariners' win over the Guards, combined with the Astros’ loss, pulled them within two games of the West lead. Meanwhile, Jarren Duran’s inside-the-parker was the difference as Boston crept to a half-game behind the Yanks for the top Wild Card.

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Kyle Schwarber became the 21st player in AL/NL history to hit four home runs in a game and broke a tie with Shohei Ohtani for the NL home run lead, and Garrett Crochet kept the pressure on Tarik Skubal in the AL Cy Young race with his latest gem.

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Rookie Nolan McLean was masterful on the mound again as the surging Mets beat the Phillies AGAIN at Citi Field to cut the division lead to 4 games. Over in the Bronx, the Yankees suddenly have the AL's longest active winning streak after mashing 6 homers vs. the Nats.

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Don't look now, but the Mets are within 5 games of the Phillies after a wild walk-off win at Citi Field. Out West, Clayton Kershaw continues to defy Father Time with another strong August outing as the Dodgers try to keep pace with the Padres.

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As the AL MVP chants grow louder, Cal Raleigh delivered another superlative in a season full of them, swatting his 50th homer. Elsewhere, Aroldis Chapman saved another Boston win and at 37 is having, statistically, the greatest season he's ever had.

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Cal Raleigh reached his most monumental milestone yet, as the Seattle catcher hit his 48th HR, tying him with Salvador Perez for the most in a season for a player with at least 75% of games at catcher. He upped the ante with his 49th an inning later.

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Less than a week after a Dodgers sweep, LA and the Padres are set for another NL West showdown ... this time in San Diego. Can the Padres turn the tables? Plus, the Red Sox and Roman Anthony stole the show in the opener of a big 4-gamer in the Bronx.

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On the heels of their 9-HR effort Tuesday, the Yankees hit 5 more to tie an MLB record of 14 in a 2-game span. Giancarlo Stanton connected for his 5th in 6 games. Elsewhere, the Phillies played one of the best series in team history. They really did.

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An epic duel between Tarik Skubal and Hunter Brown lived up to the hype in Detroit, while an NL Cy Young frontrunner spun a gem in Philly and the Yankees mashed NINE homers in Tampa to match a franchise record.

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Paul Skenes cruised through the AL's best team, which is suddenly holding its breath after Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exited early with a hamstring injury. In Philly, Bryce Harper and Trea Turner hit milestone homers in a rout of the Mariners.

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The Crew rallied late before the Reds pushed across the winning run in the 10th to bring an end to Milwaukee's franchise-record 14-game win streak. Meanwhile, the Phillies must regroup after ace Zack Wheeler was placed on the IL with a blood clot.

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The Padres’ sights are set on dethroning the Dodgers in the West and they're a game up, the latest the Friars have been in first by themselves since ‘10. All this sets the stage for a huge series between the rivals that kicks off tonight in L.A.

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For only the 3rd time in 80ish years, a Milwaukee restaurant chain will eat its words, sort of. Promising free burgers for EVERYONE if the Brewers win 12 straight, it will now pay up. Also, did Shohei Ohtani pitch to Mike Trout? Yeah, that happened.

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Not even Paul Skenes can stop the Brewers right now. The Crew clobbered 5 homers vs. the Pirates to keep their streak going. Speaking of the long ball, Pete Alonso homered to break the Mets' all-time record -- then added another for good measure.

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