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 A.M., so you can move on with your day, watch more baseball, and then (hopefully) listen to our podcast again the next morning. We can’t wait to meet you all there!
1
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, Nationals, Pirates, Rockies and White Sox.
8 min
2
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 reliever. Also, the door could be open -- even if just slightly -- for a Freddy Peralta trade.
8 min
3
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 closer. It's all part of a fast-developing reliever market in advance of the Winter Meetings.
9 min
4
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 Castrovince outlines their biggest needs and reacts to the Mets adding Devin Williams.
9 min
5
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 it’s time to check in on the free agency rumor mill, focusing in on the biggest bats.
8 min
6
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 rotation. Also, on Turkey Day eve we look back at what we're thankful for from the '25 season.
8 min
7
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 and/or Cody Bellinger? And what about the Rangers with their increased salary flexibility?
10 min
8
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 look at the best players made available in the wake of the non-tender deadline.
10 min
9
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? Really, who wouldn't want to see these players and teams meet up again?
9 min
10
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. Also, could the Pirates be eyeing one of the top free-agent bats available?
8 min
11
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 Orioles and Angels pulled off an intriguing trade and clubs set their 40-man rosters.
9 min
12
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 Hall of Fame ballot has 12 new names joining a group of 15 holdovers vying for induction.
9 min
13
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 somebody else -- Cal Raleigh? Juan Soto? -- snags the MVP hardware?
9 min
14
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 50-plus home runs, edged Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh to win his second consecutive AL MVP.
9 min
15
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 respective leagues.
9 min
16
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 best manager ejections and word from the GM Meetings is that this one team might be very busy.
8 min
17
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 2025 BBWAA award announcements, which continue tonight with the Managers of the Year.
9 min
18
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 open a negotiating window with all MLB clubs till Dec. 22. Which teams are the top contenders?
9 min
19
NL Silver Sluggers; 6 teams to watch this winter
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.
8 min
20
Tracking the biggest offseason storylines
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.
8 min
21
Ranking the top free agents this offseason
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.
10 min
22
Award finalists announced; LA celebrates title
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.
9 min
23
Baseball's best in the field awarded Gold Gloves
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.
8 min
24
Dodgers reign again after unbelievable Game 7
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.
11 min
25
What a game! What an ending! Game 7 is TONIGHT
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.
9 min