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Drew Frank
Each morning Drew Frank and Liam Crothers cover MLB news, the previous day's games, and predictions for the best games each night. Keep an eye on your podcast feed bright and early! Be sure to follow the show on Instagram @MorningRoundTrip and Twitter @TripMorning!
The Houston Astros have battled back from down 3-0 to force a Game 7 in the ALCS, and the Los Angeles Dodgers survive to play another game with a 7-3 win over Atlanta.
Houston have battled back from down 3-0 in their series with Tampa Bay and will look to continue their momentum, and the Dodgers have been shocked by the Braves and now face a 3-1 deficit in the NLCS.
A historic output from the Dodger bats sees 11 runs score in the first inning of Game 3, and the Astros keep their season alive with a 4-3 win over Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay has built a 3-0 lead on the back of reliable pitching with stellar defence and are looking to complete the sweep, and the Braves hang on through a crazy 9th inning to take a 2-0 series lead over LA.
Tampa Bay jumps out to a 2-0 series lead as Houston's bats struggle to break through, the Braves claim Game 1 from the Dodgers with an emphatic performance, and the MLB world mourns the passing of Hall of Famer Joe Morgan.
Tampa takes Game 1 from Houston in a pitchers' duel that featured an intense 8th inning, and the Braves and Dodgers are ready to get underway from Texas with Walker Buehler taking on Max Fried.
The Astros gear up to play the Tampa Bay Rays in San Diego at Petco Park, and with Blake Snell and Framber Valdez going head-to-head in Game 1, this series promises to be an interesting one.
In one of the most entertaining games of the postseason, the Tampa Bay Rays come out victorious and advance to their first ALCS since 2008, while the Yankees will continue their search for a 28th World Series title next season.
The Braves and Dodgers sweep their NLDS opponents and will meet each other in the NLCS in Arlington, the Astros pull off another upset as they send the Athletics home in 4 games, and the ALCS awaits the winner of a pivotal Game 5 between the Rays and the Yankees.
The ball has been flying out of the yard in the postseason so far, tempers flare in Texas as the Dodgers and Padres ruffle each other's feathers, and elimination looms in every series today in a critical day for baseball.
Dodgers handle business and take Game 1 over the Padres, Atlanta gets off on the right foot with a win over Miami, and the Astros push Oakland to the brink of elimination.
The Astros take the opener of their ALDS against the Athletics thanks to big outings from Springer and Correa, Yankees launch four bombs into the night as they show off their firepower against Tampa Bay, and both NLDS matchups kick off today in Texas.
Houston and Oakland prepare for another early start as an AL West battle unfolds at Dodger Stadium, the Yankees take on high-tension division rivals Tampa Bay in San Diego, and some updates on the Padres-Dodgers series that gets underway tomorrow.
Phillies GM Matt Klentak steps down as the team begins the search for his successor, the Blue Jays are ready to make a splash in the offseason, and Theo Epstein is set to discuss his future with Cubs' Chairman Tom Ricketts.
The Miami Marlins have yet to lose a playoff series and they bounce the Cubs out of October, the Padres take Game 3 from the Cardinals on the back on 9 different pitchers, and the baseball world mourns the passing of the great Bob Gibson.
The Reds are unable to push across a single run for the second straight game, Los Angeles and Oakland punch their tickets to the Division Series, and the Padres and Cardinals put up a combined 20 runs in an incredible showcase of firepower.
Offence came at a premium in Atlanta thanks to Trevor Bauer and Max Fried, there was plenty of offence to be had as the Yankees downed the Indians, and multiple teams look to avoid elimination as October baseball gets underway.
Shane Bieber and the Indians surrender 12 runs in a thrashing from the Bronx Bombers, Lucas Giolito flirted with perfection as the White Sox beat the Athletics, and the National League sees its Wild Card series kick off today as every single playoff team takes the field.
We run through each American League playoff matchup and make our picks for who moves on to the ALDS. From a battle of the aces in Cleveland to an interesting managerial decision in Tampa Bay, this postseason is shaping up to be one of the most engaging in recent memory.
With the 60-game regular season in the books, we run down the breakout performers of the year, discuss our picks for the MVP and Cy Young awards, and take a closer look at some of the more surprising teams of 2020.
The Minnesota Twins take home the AL Central division on the last day of the season, the Phillies are unable to punch their ticket to the postseason, and the NL Central produces half of the Senior Circuit's playoff teams.
The New York Mets will be absent from October baseball once again despite the best efforts of Jake deGrom, the Cubs take home the National League Central for the 3rd time in five years, and the Minnesota Twins look to wrap up their own division crown tonight against the Reds.
The Padres receive an update on Mike Clevinger's status while awaiting news on Dinelson Lamet and Wil Myers, the Cubs offence explodes for 10 runs and a 30-foot bat flip against the White Sox, and the Miami Marlins are headed back to the postseason for the first time since 2003.
The Toronto Blue Jays sneak into the postseason and snag the 8th seed in the American League, the White Sox continue to falter as the Indians complete a 4-game sweep, and both central division titles hang in the balance as the Cubbies visit the South Side for a trio of games.
Tampa Bay clinches their first division title since 2010, the pursuit for the American League's central division rages on, and a couple of playoff contenders receive unfortunate injury news on the pitching front.
Los Angeles Dodgers clinch their 8th straight division title and the NL's top seed, Atlanta locks up their 3rd consecutive and MLB-high 20th division title in dominant fashion, and there are a number of exciting games tonight with major playoff implications.
The Oakland A's secure their first division title since 2013 thanks to a Houston loss, the Rockies will be without star 3B Nolan Arenado for the remainder of 2020, and several teams inch closer to securing a spot in the postseason.
San Diego punches their ticket to the postseason for the first time since 2006, the race for the National League Wild Card heats up as the season winds down, and a few key injuries could change the scope of the 2020 postseason.
Justin Verlander announces that he needs Tommy John surgery and it's unclear whether he'll pitch in the big leagues again, the Twins are the latest team to secure their spot in the postseason, and the Blue Jays continue their losing skid.
Zach Plesac pitches an immaculate inning against the Tigers, the Athletics clinch a postseason berth with a win over the Giants, and Albert Pujols passes Willie Mays for sole possession of 5th all-time in career home runs.
The postseason returns to the south side for the first time in 12 years as White Sox clinch playoff berth, Bronx Bombers make home run history on the back of Luke Voit's 20th home run, and the Philadelphia Phillies' bullpen costs their starter a win (yes, they did it again).
LA clinches their 8th-consecutive postseason berth after beating San Diego, Keegan Akin impresses for the Orioles against a high-powered Braves offence, and Jacob deGrom's NL Cy Young campaign is in jeopardy.
Commissioner Rob Manfred touched on several things including the likelihood of maintaining the expanded playoff format moving forward, the playoff bubble is finally made official, and blowouts around the league cap off a strange night of baseball.
Padres take one from the Dodgers after a hyper-productive 7th inning, Cincinnati continues to make up ground in their pursuit for the playoffs, and the Mets are sold to a new owner at an evaluation of $2.42 billion.
Cubs RHP Alec Mills tosses the second no-hitter of 2020 and the second in Miller Park history, Sixto Sanchez shows off his stuff against his former organization, and the push for the postseason is on as MLB enters the final two weeks of the regular season.
Oakland receives bad news as Matt Chapman heads for season-ending hip surgery, Braves rookie Ian Anderson tosses 7 innings of one-hit ball against the reigning champs, and Houston stages a massive 9th inning comeback win against the Dodgers.
The Giants receive a positive COVID-19 test before their game against San Diego, MLB decides the distribution of games in the bubble scenario featuring a Texas-based World Series, and some of the league's best starters battled it out in a great display of pitching prowess.
Philadelphia's bullpen drops another one in walkoff loss to the Marlins, Walker Buehler and Dallas Keuchel headline list of starting pitchers who with injury updates, and Mike Trout hits his MLB-leading 16th home run.
Trevor Bauer tosses 7+ innings of shutout ball against the Cubs, Brewers beat up on the Tigers in dominant shutout victory, and the Atlanta Braves make history by putting up an insane 29 runs against the Marlins.
Young Marlins star Sixto Sanchez looks like a future ace, Zack Greinke moves to 25th all-time in strikeouts, and the MLB gets set to celebrate Roberto Clemente Day with some new traditions.
Blue Jays tally 10 runs in the 6th as part of a comeback win against the Yankees, Nationals get a vintage performance from Mad Max against Tampa Bay, and MLB unveils its plans for Roberto Clemente day to honour the Puerto Rican legend.
Cardinals Hall of Famer Lou Brock passes away at age 81, deGrom tosses another gem with 12 punch-outs in Mets win, and the Blue Jays and Yankees gear up for a series with major playoff implications.
Yankees muster just one run against the Orioles and continue to struggle, Madison Bumgarner made his first start in San Francisco since signing with the Diamondbacks, and Mike Trout hits 300th career home run and takes sole possession the MLB's home run race.
Yu Darvish strikes out 11 in a masterful performance against St. Louis, Brewers get back on track with a strong performance in Cleveland, and Mike Trout hits HR #299 to tie Tim Salmon for most homers all-time by an Angel.
Clayton Kershaw gains 2,500th strikeout in dominant fashion, Blue Jays keep pace with the Yankees in the east, and the Angels upset the Padres in Mike Clevinger’s Friar debut.
Longball helps Tampa Bay beat the Yankees again, Toronto keeps pace in their playoff push thanks to Ryu, and the Cleveland Indians continue to produce dominant young arms.
Aaron Nola tosses 8 innings of shutout baseball against Washington, things get dicey between the Rays and Yankees, and the Giants explode for 23 runs against Colorado.
Padres make the biggest deadline deal acquiring Mike Clevinger, Blue Jays add Jonathan Villar, Ross Stripling, and Robbie Ray, and Trevor Bauer and Lance Lynn both stay put.
San Diego moves 7 players out as they gear up for the playoffs, Oakland receives a positive COVID-19 test, and Mike Clevinger seems likely to be traded before deadline day is over.
Padres acquire Trevor Rosenthal from Kansas City, a forgettable night of baseball in St. Louis ends with bizarre baserunning, and multiple teams look to avoid being swept.
Southside Sox stay hot and walk-off the Royals, Zac Gallen makes history against the Giants, and the trade market begins to heat up as the deadline draws closer.
Only 8 teams played games around the league yesterday as boycotts continue, Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen expresses his lack of confidence in Commissioner Rob Manfred, and the Padres and Mariners play a wild set of 7-inning thrillers.
Jacob deGrom dominates once again before his bullpen lets him down, margin for error in the AL Central remains razor-thin, and the MLB sees teams and players boycott games in response to ongoing social justice issues.
Lucas Giolito hurls impressive no-hitter against Pittsburgh, Nationals outfielder Victor Robles submits his play of the year nominee, and the Cincinnati Reds are the unluckiest team in baseball.
The Cubs' bats power them to a strong 9-3 victory, Trevor Bauer looks human for the first time this year, and Juan Soto continues to gain ground in the NL MVP race.
San Diego completes 2nd straight sweep for their 7th win in a row, Oakland comes up with another walk-off win against the Angels, and teams have begun making moves as the trade deadline approaches.
Triston McKenzie punches out 10 in MLB debut, Washington receives bad news about Stephen Strasburg, and the 2020 Philadelphia Phillies bullpen continues to be historically bad.
Gleyber Torres and James Paxton head to the IL, White Sox clobber the Cubs as their bats stay hot, and the Toronto Blue Jays have gained ground in the AL East with a 6-game winning streak.
A player and a staff member for the Mets have tested positive for COVID-19, more key injuries hit the Astros and Yankees, and the Padres make history with their 4th grand slam in as many games.
Casey Mize and Dane Dunning went pitch for pitch in Chicago, Trevor Bauer hurls another 7 inning shutout after revealing #FreeJoeKelly cleats, and Jack Flaherty was limited to 41 pitches in abbreviated return.
Kenta Maeda misses out on a no-hitter in the 9th, Zack Grienke continues impressing at age 36, and Mize eyes to pulverize the White Sox in major league debut.
Pair of Padres head to IL, Tigers call up pair of pitching prospects, and Fernando Tatis Jr. records 7 RBI in offensive explosion.
The Cincinnati Reds have no new positive tests, DJ LaMahieu heads to the 10-day IL, and our early picks for NL MVP.
Ronald Acuna Jr. and Stephen Strasburg among big names hit with injuries, Shane Bieber continues to be unhittable, and Cardinals take a double-header over the White Sox in their return to play.
Cincinnati sees a player test positive, Cleveland sends Zach Plesac and Mike Clevinger to their alternate site, and the Giants blow a 5-run lead in the 9th to Stephen Piscotty and the Oakland A's.
Joe Kelly speaks candidly about Astros cheating scandal, Rays put up 17 in Boston, Mookie Betts joins elite club with 6th career 3 HR game.
Mike Trout is chasing down HR leader Aaron Judge, Cubs hold the best record in baseball, and Blue Jays lose heartbreaker in extra innings after trailing 8-0.
Suspensions issued for A's and Astros brawl, quality starts around the league yesterday, and the prospect of an MLB playoff bubble.
MLB expected to make a decision on Ramon Laureano's suspension length, Mike Clevinger sent home for violating team protocol, and is there anyone that can stop Mike Trout?
A's outfielder Ramon Laureano attempts to fight the entire Astros dugout, Fernando Tatis Jr. and the Padres offence stay hot, and Cleveland emerge victorious over White Sox after a 44-minute rain delay.
The races atop the AL East and NL West heat up, Phillies dominate the Braves, and aces are set to duel it out today all over baseball.
Rays topple Yankees in a 1-0 pitcher's duel, a wild night of extra innings baseball, and a look around the league at who's hot and who's not.
Indians best Reds in Ohio Cup, Braves and Diamondbacks earn walk-off wins, and Dylan Bundy continues to impress in LA.
New COVID protocols reported for the MLB, Scherzer pulled from start after one inning with a hamstring injury, and the Miami Marlins sit atop the NL East in August.
Miami plays their first game since COVID outbreak, Jesus Luzardo looks strong as A's walk-off Rangers, and the Astros bullpen is in trouble.
Braves lose Mike Soroka for the season, Shohei Ohtani will not throw for 4-6 weeks, and previewing a nightly schedule packed full of great matchups.
Mookie Betts to miss time with Dodgers, Yoenis Cespedes goes AWOL on the Mets, and Joey Votto awaits COVID test results.
The St. Louis Cardinals have 4 more positive COVID tests, the Braves blowout the Mets, and Corey Seager continues to mash everything.
Rob Manfred threatens the MLBPA with season cancellation if COVID numbers continue to rise, the Padres' offence is red-hot, and the Astros' stars continue to struggle.
Teams will play 7 inning doubleheaders to make up for lost time, Shane Bieber has fanned 27 batters through his first two starts, and a look at who could hit .400 this year.
Major League Baseball hands Joe Kelly an 8-game suspension for his part in the Astros-Dodgers series, the league unveils new COVID protocols, and three featured games end in dramatic finishes.
More Marlins players test positive for COVID, Joe Kelly antagonizes the Astros, and Nate Pearson is set to debut against Max Scherzer.
Rob Manfred gives an update on COVID protocols, Tyler Glasnow throws cheddar against the Braves, and the Cubs nearly blow an 8-1 lead.
11 Marlins players test positive for COVID-19, Shohei Ohtani unimpressive in his debut, and Justin Verlander provides his own injury update via Twitter.
Zack Wheeler and Dylan Bundy start strong with their new clubs, Giancarlo Staton clobbers a homerun at 121.3 MPH, and the Reds' bullpen struggles against the Tigers.
Reds see big production from their offseason signings, Shane Bieber Ks 14, and Kyle Hendricks posts a complete game shutout.
Looking at the new 16 team playoff format, breaking down last night's action, and all the games you should be watching tonight.
Regular season baseball makes its long-awaited return, MLB and the PA try to find a last-minute deal to expand playoffs, and a look at Mookie Betts’ new $365 million dollar extension.
Gavin Lux will not start the season in the Majors, an in-depth look at how Nate Pearson performed against Boston, and a discussion about the Texas Rangers' new ballpark.
Baltimore joins Pittsburgh as a possible destination for the Blue Jays, MLB unveils an interactive remote cheering system, and we look at the pricing and perks of cardboard cutout fans all around baseball.
The Blue Jays are looking for MLB-ready fields to play at, a look at last night's exhibition games, and Cubs GM Jed Hoyer “wants to see these guys do something before they leave.”
Yasiel Puig tests positive for COVID-19 during Braves physical, the Canadian government denies the Blue Jays from playing at Rogers Centre, and we discuss Summer Camp's first trio of exhibition games.
Breaking down the first notable trade of the season, Tampa Bay sees another positive COVID test, and asking if 2020 is the last chance for the Dodgers.
Taking a look at how signing Yasiel Puig impacts the Braves’ lineup, the takeaways from the Toronto Blue Jays intrasquad game, and the possibility of someone hitting .400 this season.
COVID-19 continues to affect players in Kansas City, a look at what teams should sign Yasiel Puig, and breaking down the upcoming 2021 pitching free agent class.
Discussing the MLB's 0.2% positive test results, Posey and Kopech opt-outs, interesting quotes from Anthony Rendon and Matt Chapman, and potential crowd noise during games.
Breakdowns of Boston and Cincinnati's pitching rotations, discussing the Braves' reexamination of their "Tomahawk Chop," and looking at the MLB's first batch of COVID test results.
A breakdown of the most interesting matchups in the new 60-game schedule and players voice their concerns about the regulated COVID-19 testing process.
Hosts Drew Frank and Liam Crothers talk about Manfred's comment on the reality of playing a full 60-game season and explore how the Yankees' and Dodgers' rotations might look without Tanaka or Price.
Follow the show on Instagram @MorningRoundTrip and Twitter @TripMorning, we'll be back with episode 3 first-thing Tuesday morning!
In the debut episode, Drew Frank and Liam Crothers introduce themselves and the show's premise while covering the day's top stories. Mike Trout might be sitting out 2020 while Rob Manfred continues to put his foot in his mouth.
Listen and follow the show on Instagram @MorningRoundTrip and Twitter @TripMorning. We're back with more bright and early Sunday morning!