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MLB Morning Lineup Podcast
Are you a baseball fan looking for a quick, easy way to catch up on all the scores and stories from the night before? To hear the craziest stat from every team? To learn which player dominated the day? To find out who tied Boots Poffenberger’s 90-year-old hit-by-pitch record? MLB.com’s Morning Lineup podcast will be coming to you five days a week – Monday through Friday – all in under 10 minutes. A rotating group of hosts will get you up to date on everything you need to know first thing in the…
Episodes
- MLB Morning Lineup Podcast
Ranking the most stacked positions in baseball
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 Right Now…
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The biggest offseason pick-ups in every division
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 sprung…
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A team from every division with most on the line
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 the line…
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No bones about it, this injury is big news
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 Francisco…
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Tigers reunite with Verlander; what's next in SP market?
Justin Verlander is returning where his illustrious career started, signing a one-year deal with Detroit, further fortifying one of the best rotations in…
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Recapping the biggest surprises of the offseason
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 around the…
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Which teams are due for a turnaround in 2026?
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 enjoy a…
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Rosters rolled out for World Baseball Classic
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 and Aaron…
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Framber to Tigers; which SP will sign next?
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 rotation…
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With Reds' big move, what's state of NL Central?
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 order, and…
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Donovan heads to Mariners in 3-team trade
The Mariners, Cardinals and Rays pulled off a trade with All-Star infielder Brendan Donovan going to Seattle, switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje and two other…
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It's February and baseball is ramping up big time!
Pitchers and catchers report next week, Spring Training games start soon, and both the World Baseball Classic and Spring Breakout are on the horizon. In short…
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Can't-miss playoff picks – one for every division
We're thinking outside the box big time, but come season's end, don't be surprised when teams like the Orioles, A's, D-backs and Pirates are playing in the…
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Emerging players who can be 2026's breakout stars
Cal Raleigh was a breakout star in 2025. So was Pete Crow-Armstrong. Who can become the 2026 breakouts? Elly De La Cruz of the Reds, for one. Other candidates…
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The 7 teams that won the winter
The top two teams were already the two best teams in baseball last season: the Dodgers and Blue Jays. The other five are the Mets, Cubs, Orioles and -- get…
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The 5 most improved players heading into 2026
MLB Network unveiled its list of the Top 100 Players Right Now, so let's compare it to last year's rankings and look at the five players who made the biggest…
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History in their sights; J-Ram nearing extension?
Is Cal Raleigh set to deliver more elite backstop power? Is a record-tying 5th straight season with 35-plus HRs in store for Aaron Judge? We look at who's on…
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Which division winners will repeat? Let's rank 'em
In 2025, four of the six division winners repeated from the year before, the most since 2018. So, how many will repeat this year? Will Leitch ranks them from…
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Yanks, Mets pull off a pair of blockbuster moves
The Bombers emerged from their so-far quiet winter and brought back former MVP Cody Bellinger to the Bronx on a five-year deal. And not to be outdone, the Mets…
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Hall of Fame welcomes Beltrán, Andruw
Cooperstown will open its doors to two more members after dynamic center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones were elected by the BBWAA to the Hall of…
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Players to watch on the trade market
As the number of impact free agents dwindles, teams could be looking more at trades as the offseason winds down. Tarik Skubal and Freddy Peralta are just two…
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Free-agent dominoes starting to fall
After missing out on Kyle Tucker, the Mets pivoted and signed Bo Bichette to a 3-year deal to man third base. Meanwhile, their NL East rivals the Phillies -…
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Top free agent Tucker picks World Series champs
The Dodgers have won the past two World Series and are not holding back in their pursuit of a threepeat. They landed the consensus No. 1 free agent available…
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Red Sox make a splash; where will the top FAs sign?
Boston has made another big move to bolster its rotation, landing All-Star left-hander Ranger Suárez on a 5-year, $130 million deal. There are still plenty of…
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Arenado finds a new home; Yanks bolster rotation
The Cardinals dealt 10-time Gold Glover Nolan Arenado to the D-backs in a deal that makes a lot of sense for both sides. Meanwhile, another Marlins pitcher is…
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Future Hall of Famers we will see in 2026
We could see dozens of players taking the field this season someday end up in Cooperstown. MLB.com attempted to pick 40, ranging from sure bets to players on…
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Weekend bombshell: Bregman spurns Red Sox for Cubs
The assumption all along was that Alex Bregman would return to Boston. Instead, he pivoted to Chicago on a stunning 5-year deal. Where does that leave the Red…
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Ranking the next decade's World Series favorites
Which teams have the best chance of winning a World Series over the next 10 years? We picked the top 10, taking into account current rosters and farm systems…
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Hope y'all had a great Shohei Ohtani Day!
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…
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The slugger & little girl at center of free agency
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…
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Teams with plenty to do in the new year
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?…
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We're back! 10 big moves to catch up on
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…
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The 10 biggest baseball stories of the year
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…
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Mets raid Yanks 'pen. How will Bombers respond?
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…
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Who will be the next free-agent domino to fall?
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…
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Phils add Adolis; update on pitching market
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…
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Catching up on weekend whirlwind of signings
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…
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The 4 top takeaways from Winter Meetings
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…
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Polar Bear joining O's; what's next for Mets?
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…
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Wild Winter Meetings: Signings, Lottery, more
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…
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All eyes on big bats as Winter Meetings open
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…
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Kent earns Hall election on Contemporary vote
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…
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Hope on horizon for fan bases in need of good news
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…
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Fairbanks drawing interest; Peralta on the move?
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…
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Mets not done in bullpen; latest on relief market
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…
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Playoff teams with big questions this winter
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…
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Rounding up recent deals; rumors to watch
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…
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Red Sox deal for Gray; what we're grateful for
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…
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What Nimmo-Semien trade means for the Hot Stove
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…
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Mets-Rangers trade; top non-tendered players
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…
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Fun free-agent reunions we wouldn’t mind seeing
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?…
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O's need rotation help; Bucs eyeing Schwarber?
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…
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4 free agents off the board; O's, Halos make deal
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…
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Mariners move first at 1B; Hall ballot released
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…
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Who can step up to dethrone Shohei, Judge as MVP?
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…
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Judge, Ohtani take home more MVP hardware
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…
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Skubal, Skenes run away in Cy Young race
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…
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These 2 can't stop winning Manager of Year Awards
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…
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Kurtz, Baldwin honored as MLB's top rookies
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…
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Japanese home run king heading to MLB
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…