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
Major shakeup in Boston as Sox dismiss Cora
In a stunning turn of events, the Red Sox parted ways with manager Alex Cora and his staff. “When the product on the field is not what you had expected, you have to be willing to consider everything,” chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said.
10 min
2
Cubs, Phillies heading in different directions
A back-and-forth game at Wrigley Field ended with familiar results as the Cubs won their ninth straight game and the Phillies lost their ninth in a row, and the first-place Braves won behind a historic debut by pitching prospect JR Ritchie.
9 min
3
Mets, Ohtani, Murakami: Did streaks continue/end?
At long last, the Mets won a game to end their 12-game skid. But in the process, their star shortstop Francisco Lindor was injured. Also, Shohei Ohtani's on-base streak finally ended while Munetaka Murakami's home run streak continued.
9 min
4
Mets' streak continues; Reds keep rolling
Not even the burning of sage could end this Mets' losing streak as the Twins rallied late to make it 12 straight losses for New York. Things are going much better in Cincinnati, where the Reds have won 5 in a row and the bats are starting to heat up in a big way.
9 min
5
Injury blow for Dodgers; time to believe in Braves
Despite losing Edwin Díaz until the second half due to elbow surgery, the Dodgers are still the Dodgers, owners of baseball's best record. And while it's still early, the Braves, with an experienced core, are proving they can push L.A. in the NL.
8 min
6
Cubs send Mets to another loss; Reds stay clutch
The Mets were two outs away from a win at Wrigley when former Met Michael Conforto came off the bench and ripped their heart out, sending them to an 11th straight loss. Meanwhile, the first-place Reds pulled out another close one to improve to 14-8.
10 min
7
Trout doing Trout things again; Padres are rolling
Mike Trout was in vintage form this week for the Angels' series in the Bronx, homering five times in the four-game set to help earn a split against Aaron Judge and Co. And don't look now, but the Padres have reeled off eight straight wins.
10 min
8
Ohtani, wild walk-offs highlight Jackie Robinso...
As Jackie Robinson was celebrated around MLB, Shohei Ohtani continued to pitch like a Cy Young candidate, the Yankees took advantage of an Angels miscue to rally in the 9th and Jackson Merrill had a game for the ages to keep the Padres' winning streak going.
9 min
9
Ahead of Jackie Robinson Day, Dodgers prevail
The baseball world will celebrate Jackie Robinson Day today. Last night, his former team, the Dodgers, would've made him proud. With Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the mound opposite the Mets' Nolan McLean in a big-time duel, L.A. squeaked out a 2-1 win.
9 min
10
MVPs go bonkers in Bronx; Bucs' bats break out
Mike Trout and Aaron Judge put on a HR show worthy of their MVP status, each blasting two in a game of the year contender. Plus, don't look now, but the upstart Pirates, who put up 16 runs to back Paul Skenes, are tied for MLB's second-best record.
9 min
11
New York teams in a funk following weekend sweeps
The Mets were shut out twice by the A's at home, while the Yankees fared no better, losing three times in Tampa. All told, the New York clubs have each dropped five in a row. Obviously, it's early, but this isn't the start either team envisioned.
9 min
12
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!
9 min
13
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.
9 min
14
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.
9 min
15
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.
9 min
16
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.
9 min
17
MLB's No. 1 prospect called up! Here's what to ...
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.
9 min
18
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.
9 min
19
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.
9 min
20
Cal snaps slump with walk-off; JV comes full ci...
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?
10 min
21
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.
9 min
22
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.
9 min
23
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.
10 min
24
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.
8 min
25
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.
9 min