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!
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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 is joined by Padres beat reporter AJ Cassavell to see what's in store in San Diego in 2025.
9 min
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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 celebration. MLB.com's Matt Monagan relives the iconic moment, then previews the 2025 Giants.
9 min
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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, including some intriguing trade rumors that might be slowing down the free-agent market.
9 min
54
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 move on. Also, MLB Pipeline unveiled its Top 100 prospects list with Roki Sasaki at No. 1.
9 min
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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 team-by-team offseason breakdowns.
9 min
56
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 looks ahead to the 2025 Red Sox as we continue our team-by-team offseason breakdowns.
8 min
57
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. Billy Wagner also got in, in his final year on the ballot. Plus, we preview the 2025 Rays
9 min
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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 previews the 2025 Hall of Fame results, which will be revealed at 6 p.m. ET on MLB Network
9 min
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It was a Dodgers weekend: Sasaki, then Tanner S...
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 FA reliever in Tanner Scott. Plus, we'll preview the Blue Jays and check in on the Cards.
9 min
60
MLB’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 to successfully make the jump from Japan to MLB
32 min
61
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 to us all, while in the booth and on TV and the silver screen.
9 min
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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 spell out how the whole thing works. Also, we take a look at Twins' outlook for 2025.
7 min
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Dodgers, Padres, Blue Jays -- who gets Roki Sas...
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 preview the up-and-coming Tigers, looking to take the next step after last year's playoff berth.
9 min
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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 phenom Roki Sasaki and other free agents yet to choose their next home.
9 min
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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 Tommy Kahnle? And our team-by-team breakdown takes us to Cleveland for a look at the Guards.
8 min
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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 Stove season. Also, we finish week one of our outlook series with a look at the Rangers
9 min
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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 deep dive into the Mariners as we continue our team-by-team offseason breakdowns.
8 min
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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 (source). We then look in on the reliever market, where many arms remain available.
9 min
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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 another blockbuster trade and when the market will heat up for free-agent relievers.
9 min
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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. Elsewhere, the O's continued to revamp their rotation with veteran righty Charlie Morton.
9 min
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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 landed with the Tigers. But some big free-agent names are still seeking contracts.
8 min
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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, we devote its entirety to the exploits of one of the greatest players in MLB history. Enjoy.
12 min
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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 big-name free agents available and the New Year should provide even more answers.
9 min
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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 into the stats and stories of the Hall of Famer, who passed away over the weekend.
9 min
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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 had a deal for Arenado until he nixed a trade and thrust the whole market back into flux.
8 min