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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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, of course. Also, our tour around the Majors leads us to Atlanta for a look at the Braves.
8 min
52
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 certainly qualifies here, too, paving the way for an in-depth look at the Reds, as well.
10 min
53
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 projections and previews the Pirates with some insight from beat writer Alex Stumpf.
9 min
54
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 South in the 1950s. Also, this week's NL Central preview continues with the Cubs.
8 min
55
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 continues with a look at the Brewers as they attempt to defend their NL Central title.
9 min
56
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 comes to mind. Also, sources tell MLB.com that Jack Flaherty is set to return to the Tigers.
9 min
57
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 among a handful of teams desperate to win. Also, a look at a much-improved Rockies squad.
9 min
58
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
59
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
60
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
61
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
62
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
63
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
64
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
65
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
66
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
67
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
68
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
69
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
70
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
71
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
72
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
73
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
74
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
75
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