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
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
2
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
3
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
4
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
5
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
6
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
7
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
8
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
9
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
10
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
11
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
12
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
13
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
14
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
15
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
16
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
17
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
18
5 takeaways from Classic (so far); 7 games today!
The World Baseball Classic is off to a riveting start, with Japan, the D.R. and the U.S. asserting their dominance. Elsewhere, Cuba (2-0) is trying to reclaim its premier standing and don't look past the fun-loving, espresso-chugging Italy squad.
10 min
19
USA among 16 teams in Classic action today
The World Baseball Classic kicks into high gear today with eight games, including Team USA's tournament opener against Brazil at 8 p.m. ET on FOX and the first contests for the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Venezuela among others.
9 min
20
'Home Run Honeycutt'; Aussies win Classic opener
O's prospect Vance Honeycutt has four at-bats this spring. He's homered in each of them. Also, the World Baseball Classic got underway as Australia topped Chinese Taipei with former No. 1 pick Travis Bazzana sealing the win with a homer in Tokyo.
8 min
21
The World Baseball Classic begins TONIGHT!
The World Baseball Classic -- baseball's Olympics! -- gets underway with Chinese Taipei facing Australia in Pool C play in Japan at 10 p.m. ET on FS1. The Aussies feature the No. 1 overall pick from the 2024 Draft, second baseman Travis Bazzana.
8 min
22
The wait is almost over. This is gonna be Classic!
The World Baseball Classic starts Wednesday night in Japan, with Chinese Taipei facing Australia. To get you prepared, we break down each of the four pools, the players to watch and predictions for which teams will advance to the quarterfinals.
10 min
23
Framber's Tigers debut today; Classic 2 days away!
The Tigers get their first look at offseason pickup Framber Valdez as they host the Braves in Grapefruit League action. Meanwhile, we're closing in on the start of the World Baseball Classic, with the action getting underway Wednesday night.
9 min
24
Unveiling the best bandwagon team for 2026
Are you a baseball fan but don't have a favorite team? If so, there's one club that ticks all the boxes as the perfect squad to root for this season. Let us explain!
8 min
25
50-50 is nice and all but how about 50-200?
Jazz Chisholm created waves at Yankees camp, announcing he’s got a 50-homer/50-steal season goal for ’26. Which got us wondering – Could Shohei Ohtani completely blow us away with a 50-homer/200 IP campaign? Also, can Bucs rookie Konnor Griffin go for 20 homers and 50 steals?
9 min