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
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
2
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
3
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
4
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
5
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
6
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
7
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
8
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
9
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
10
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
11
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
12
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
13
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
14
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
15
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
16
You've made it! It's Opening Week!
After 5 long months of Baseball Winter, the season is almost upon us. There are some final exhibition games, then Yankees-Giants kicks things off for real by the Bay on Wednesday night -- on Netflix! -- before the traditional Opening Day on Thursday.
9 min
17
World Series favorites for '26? Let's draft them!
The regular season is fast approaching, so what better time to have our very own Mike Petriello and Will Leitch hold a draft to select title picks from 1 to 30. Hint: the No. 1 selection probably won't surprise you.
9 min
18
5 big storylines from Spring Training
From surprising statistical leaders to aging veterans turning back the clock, let's look back at some of the top happenings across Spring Training as it enters the final week.
9 min
19
V as in Venezuela, World Baseball Classic champs!
In a taut, tight, nail-biter of a World Baseball Classic championship game, Eugenio Suárez's ninth-inning RBI double won it, after Bryce Harper's electrifying homer tied the game in the eighth, as Venezuela defeated Team USA for its first WBC title.
8 min
20
Venezuela rallies past Italy; U.S. awaits in final
A three-run seventh inning was the difference as Team Venezuela held off Italy to reach its first World Baseball Classic title game, where it will take on Team USA tonight at what promises to be an electric loanDepot park in Miami.
8 min
21
USA edges DR in semis; Venezuela-Italy up next
Homers from Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony supplied the offense, while Paul Skenes and five relievers starred on the mound as the U.S. advanced to the World Baseball Classic final. Venezuela and Italy meet tonight for a spot in the title game.
10 min
22
Previewing the Classic quarterfinals matchups
The World Baseball Classic is down to eight teams, and the quarterfinals begin with two games tonight. The Dominican Republic meets Korea at 6:30 p.m. ET on FS2 and Team USA takes on Canada at 8 on FOX, with the other two games slated for Saturday.
9 min
23
Classic quarterfinals are set! Here's how it ha...
Vinnie Pasquantino's historic night at the plate punched Italy's ticket to the quarters -- and brought the USA with it. Plus, Canada is moving on for the first time in WBC history, and the D.R. put on an impressive power surge vs. rival Venezuela.
10 min
24
Like a shot of espresso, Italy jolts Team USA
In one of the biggest upsets in World Baseball Classic history, Italy belted three home runs, then hung on for dear life in stunning Team USA to stay undefeated in Pool B. Today's Italy-Mexico game will help determine which two Pool B teams advance.
9 min
25
Team USA holds off Mexico in clash of unbeatens
Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony homered and Paul Skenes tossed four one-hit innings as the U.S. stayed perfect at the World Baseball Classic. In other WBC action, Venezuela, Korea, Puerto Rico and the D.R. joined Japan with spots in the quarterfinals.
10 min