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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
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Surprise spring HR leader; famous offspring duel
Who's the leading HR hitter this spring? Aaron Judge? Good guess. But no. You'll want to hear the story of Vinny Capra. Also, get this: In a World Baseball…
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Top prospects in spotlight; Yanks dealt injury blow
MLB Pipeline is unveiling its Top 30 prospect lists this week, so we're looking at some of the future stars turning heads in camp. Plus, the Yanks face an…
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Dodgers' merry pranksters; Yanks bit by injury bug
Shohei Ohtani was 2-for-2 pulling one over on Dave Roberts. But his manager struck back, filling the star's car with ball-pit balls. The, uh, ball is now in…
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Need a bandwagon team in 2025? Well, here you go
Chances are, your ride-or-die team won't win the World Series this season. Sorry, but that's just the way it goes. The good news? We have a backup plan for…
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A look at the top highlights of spring … so far
From a home run by the top pick in the 2024 Draft, to Elly De La Cruz doing Elly De La Cruz things, all topped by a smashing debut from the Mets’ newest…
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Spring Training fun! Autographs, pranks, tattoos!
After the Twins' Royce Lewis signs an autograph for a kid, he then asks for THEIR autograph in return. The kids are stunned! Justin Verlander just turned 42…
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Ranking the top spring venues & roster upgrades
With Spring Training in full swing, MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince lists his favorite Cactus League and Grapefruit League stadiums, then breaks down the clubs…
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What a weekend! Plus, about-face in the Bronx
Spring Training got rolling in a big way, with Juan Soto and Alex Bregman homering in their first games with new clubs. But maybe the biggest news out of…
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We’ve got actual baseball! And the debut of ABS
Spring Training started FOR REAL yesterday as the Cubs and Dodgers – set to meet next month at the Tokyo Series – played the first Cactus League contest of…
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Cactus League opens TODAY with Tokyo Series preview
The Cubs and Dodgers square off in the first Spring Training game in Arizona today as they prepare for the Tokyo Series. Keep an eye on the automated…
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No deal for Vlad, Jays; Mets, Yanks disagree
In a podcast sure to agree with you, Vlad Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays can't reach a contract extension, the Mets and Yanks have a difference of opinion and…
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Spring Training players to watch
We go around the league to look at some players who have something to prove during Spring Training, and we check in on Mike Trout and Rafael Devers about the…
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4 things to look for this week in Arizona, Florida
The first full week of camp is underway, so it's time to focus on the big storylines. With Soto in the fold, just how good are the Mets? Is Ohtani on track to…
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Effects of the Bregman deal; a look at Phillies
With Alex Bregman headed to the Red Sox, we turn our focus to the five teams that were left on the outside looking in. First and foremost, will the deal throw…
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Boston blockbuster! Bregman to Sox on 3-year deal
The biggest remaining free agent is off the market as Alex Bregman appears headed to the Red Sox on a three-year, $120 million deal, sources tell MLB.com's…
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The latest on Bregman plus previewing the Mets
Free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman reportedly has multiyear offers from three teams -- the Cubs, Red Sox and Tigers -- and "likely" will decide soon. We…
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Most stunning moves of offseason; Marlins preview
We look back at some of the most surprising transactions of the offseason, including the D-backs landing top free-agent starter Corbin Burnes and the Cubs…
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Pitchers we can't wait to watch; previewing Braves
With pitchers and catchers reporting to camp this week it’s time to focus on the arms we look forward to watching most in Spring Training, led by Roki Sasaki…
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Must-watch players; previewing the Reds
There are players so exciting that when they’re at the plate, you don’t dare look away. Let’s take a look at one such player in each division. Elly De La Cruz…
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Alonso returns to Mets; PECOTA's projections
Pete Alonso is back in the Big Apple! MLB.com's Mandy Bell breaks down his new deal with the Mets, then shares the top takeaways from PECOTA's 2025 standings…
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The story of youngest pro baseball player ever
In our continuing coverage of Black History Month, we recount the remarkable story of a 12-year-old Black boy named Joe Reliford playing pro ball in the Deep…
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Records that could fall in '25; Brewers preview
We dive into the latest projections to identify 10 players who could put together record-breaking performances this upcoming season, and our preview series…
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Jaw-dropping MLB trades; Flaherty back with Tigers
This weekend’s big NBA trade got us thinking. What deals have created huge waves in the baseball world? Babe Ruth from the Red Sox to the Yankees immediately…
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Teams with the most at stake; previewing Colorado
After ending a postseason drought in '22, Seattle looked ready to contend for seasons to come. But the M's haven't been back to the playoffs since. They're…
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Relievers find new homes; previewing the Padres
The reliever market heated up in a big way Wednesday, with several pitchers agreeing to terms with new teams. MLB.com's Mandy Bell gets you up to speed, then…
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Caminero's epic HR trot; previewing the Giants
Rays IF Junior Caminero clobbered a 454-foot, go-ahead homer in Game 7 of the Dominican Winter League finals and nearly broke the internet with his ensuing…
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Dodgers preview; trade talks holding up FAs?
Our preview series continues with a look at the Dodgers and whether or not they are truly unstoppable, and we catch up on the latest offseason chatter…
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Mets owner on Alonso talks; MLB Pipeline's Top 100
Steven Cohen expressed his frustrations over negotiations with free agent Pete Alonso, calling them “exhausting” and hinting it might be time for the Mets to…
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6 rivalries to watch in '25; previewing the Yanks
MLB.com's Will Leitch highlights one rivalry from each division that you won't want to miss this season, then previews the 2025 Yankees as we continue our…
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Best fits for Alonso and Bregman; Red Sox preview
Spring Training is near, but Pete Alonso and Alex Bregman remain unsigned. MLB.com's Mandy Bell discusses potential landing spots for the star sluggers, plus…
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Ichiro, Sabathia, Wagner get call to the Hall
Ichiro Suzuki & CC Sabathia were elected to the Hall of Fame in their 1st year of eligibility, with the Japanese star coming one vote shy of a unanimous pick…
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Santander to Toronto; 4 key Hall of Fame questions
All-Star slugger Anthony Santander is staying in the AL East, agreeing to a 5-year deal with the Blue Jays. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince analyzes the move and…
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It was a Dodgers weekend: Sasaki, then Tanner Scott
Word broke Friday that the Dodgers had landed the most coveted international free agent, Japan's Roki Sasaki. Two days later, L.A. struck again, inking the top…
MLB Morning Lineup PodcastMLB’s first Japanese player
This week, we’re introducing you to History This Week, a HISTORY Channel original podcast. Learn about Masanori Murakami, a pitcher who became the first player…
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Remembering Bob Uecker with smiles and laughs
As the baseball world mourns the passing of broadcasting legend Bob Uecker, it also allows us to look back at his amazing life and the joy and humor he brought…
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More on Sasaki, signing period; Twins' outlook
The international signing period is underway and is about much more than Roki Sasaki, though the Japanese righty is clearly the headliner. In this episode we…
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Dodgers, Padres, Blue Jays -- who gets Roki Sasaki?
As the international signing periods opens, we're down to 3 teams in the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes. We look at what he would mean for each club. We'll then…
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Quiet teams that could make some noise
The Mariners, Braves and Padres are among the teams that have largely been on the sidelines this offseason, but that could change in a hurry with Japanese…
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Reliever market heats up; Guardians' plans for '25
The Blue Jays have found their closer, signing Jeff Hoffman to a 3-year, $33 million contract. Who will be the next reliever to come off the board? Perhaps…
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Who's No. 1 in our rankings? Rangers eye a rebound
The Dodgers are No. 1 in our first Power Rankings of 2025. Of course. But there are some surprises after that as we sort through all 30 teams deep into the Hot…
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Sasaki's mystery team; What's next for Mariners?
A mystery team is reportedly involved in the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes. Who might it be? MLB.com's Mandy Bell outlines the clubs that fit the bill, plus takes a…
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New home for Verlander; update on reliever market
Justin Verlander will make at least one more stop before likely heading to Cooperstown. The 41-year-old right-hander is joining the Giants on a one-year deal…
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The 4 biggest questions left this offseason
Let's attempt to answer where Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki will call home for his MLB debut, who will lock up the top remaining hitters, whether we will get…
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Dodgers land Korean star; O's add another starter
While all eyes are on international star Roki Sasaki, the Dodgers picked up a different top player from overseas by signing Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim…
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Happy 2025! Who has signed? Who hasn't?
Let's catch up on some of the deals you might have missed: Corbin Burnes joined the D-backs, Teoscar Hernández re-signed with the Dodgers and Gleyber Torres…
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A tribute to Rickey Henderson on his birthday
Today, Christmas Day, would have been Rickey Henderson's 66th birthday. But he passed just days ago. So in our last podcast of the year before a short break…
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Pitching market heats up with more to come
A pre-holiday flurry of signings began with a pair of arms coming off the board in Sean Manaea and World Series hero Walker Buehler. There are still plenty of…
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Rickey did it all during his decorated career
On the bases, at the plate and in the field, Rickey Henderson was a once-in-a-generation player. Off the field, there was nobody like him, either. Let's dive…
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Free-agent market revolving around these 2 players
They are both third basemen, Alex Bregman and Nolan Arenado. There appear to be 6 main suitors for Bregman, including his ex-team, the Astros, who thought they…
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Will Wagner secure his spot in Cooperstown?
As Billy Wagner enters his final year on the Hall of Fame ballot, MLB.com's Matt Monagan makes a case for the generational closer, who came oh-so-close to…
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Bellinger a perfect fit for Bronx Bombers
The Yankees' deal to acquire former MVP Cody Bellinger is no doubt a home run. Bellinger is extremely versatile and can play the outfield and first base. He…
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Why a Mets-Alonso reunion makes perfect sense
Juan Soto has Queens abuzz, but few players have personified the Mets like Pete Alonso, the affable slugger whose free agency could spark another crosstown…
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What does Kyle Tucker trade mean for Alex Bregman?
In return for sending Kyle Tucker to the Cubs, the Astros got a third baseman in Isaac Paredes. Does that end Alex Bregman's time in Houston? Not necessarily…
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Hot Stove focus now turns to Burnes, Tucker
The Winter Meetings are in the rearview mirror, but that doesn't mean major moves will slow down. Quite the contrary, as we now wait on other big time free…
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Crochet to Boston highlights final day of Meetings
The Red Sox pulled off a huge move, acquiring All-Star lefty Garrett Crochet from the White Sox for a handful of top prospects to put the finishing touches on…
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Contracts, trades start flying at Winter Meetings
The Yanks didn't waste much time moving on from Juan Soto, landing Max Fried with the largest contract ever given to a left-handed pitcher. The Blue Jays swung…
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Dust still settling after blockbuster Soto deal
Juan Soto's record contract with the Mets was the talk of the Winter Meetings as teams arrived in Dallas, and now the focus turns to teams like the Yankees…
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Soto headed to Mets in massive move
Juan Soto is bringing his generational bat crosstown, agreeing with the Mets on a 15-year, $765 million free-agent contract that surpasses Shohei Ohtani's deal…
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Complete Winter Meetings preview
The Winter Meetings are just days away. Will Leitch previews all the possible goings-on in Dallas, where Juan Soto could finally make a decision, other top…
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Kim, Sasaki seize spotlight as posting window opens
The MLB Morning Lineup podcast gets you up to date on all the biggest baseball news in under 10 minutes. Posting season starts Thursday, which means it…