It’s always exciting for teams to play primetime on a national stage on ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball, but is it fair to schedule teams to go coast to coast following the game and play again the next night? San Francisco … Continued

In attempt to freshen up and tighten the annual Home Run Derby, the MLB announced a new set of rules to be implemented at this year’s event on July 13 at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. The new bracket-style … Continued

It’s almost 4th of July weekend, and what better way to celebrate America’s birthday than taking it easy and enjoying some live sports? While you’re in the backyard firing up the grill, turn on your radio and listen to all … Continued

The rosters are nearly set, and the 2015 MLB All-Star Game is fast approaching. The 86th annual Midsummer Classic will be held on July 14 at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, where the National League and the American League’s … Continued

Since his ban from baseball in 1989, all-time hits leader Pete Rose has maintained his claim that he never bet on baseball as a player. After 26 years, Rose’s claim has been disproved, as a report by Outside the Lines … Continued

Top of the ninth, two outs, two strikes. Max Scherzer came as close as one can to perfection before he tossed a slider inside that grazed Pittsburgh Pirates’ outfielder Jose Tabata on the elbow. Fortunately for the Nationals’ ace, he was … Continued

Less than halfway through the season, the Cincinnati Reds are already 14 games out of first in the NL Central, leaving fans with little to be excited about beyond hosting the All-Star game at Great American Ballpark. While it’s been … Continued

former GM’s Jim Duquette and Jim Bowden, along with Grant Paulsen, bring you interviews, analysis, and reaction to the 1st round of the 2015 MLB Draft

With the 11th overall pick in the 2015 MLB draft, the Cincinnati Reds selected catcher Tyler Stephenson from Kennesaw Mountain High School of Kennesaw, Ga. Does that name ring a bell? Well it should. But just in case you forgot, allow … Continued

The Orioles scored six runs in the first inning off Jeff Samardzija on Wednesday afternoon. Chris Davis blasted a three-run homer 414 feet on to Eutaw Street. Ubaldo Jimenez allowed just two unearned runs over seven innings pitched. And no … Continued

The Yankees kicked off their first season in 20 years without Derek Jeter. Does the five-time World Series champ miss baseball? “To be honest, I don’t miss it at all. It was the right time for me,” Jeets said on The … Continued

The long, long winter is almost over. Baseball is around the corner, with Opening Night starting off the season on Sunday, and then Opening Day all day Monday. What are your predictions for the upcoming year? Who will win the … Continued

MLB Network Radio is on the road again, hitting all 30 clubs in 26 days! SiriusXM’s 24/7 baseball talk channel is on the ground in Arizona and Florida, bringing you a close-up look at your favorite team’s spring training camp. Check out … Continued

Alex Rodriguez might not even make the Yankees. In fact, New York Post national baseball writer Ken Davidoff said on SiriusXM Bleacher Report Radio, that’s “the leading bet right now.” “[The prevailing thought is] that he just physically can’t handle … Continued

Looking back at the history of MLB Network Radio, through its hosts and founders, for the channel’s 10th anniversary, which came on Feb. 15th, 2015. Ten years ago, MLB Home Plate (now known as MLB Network Radio) made its debut on … Continued

Big League Chew has been a staple in little league dugouts for decades. The gum’s distinctive pouch and presentation – shredded up, and eaten by the handful – make it stand apart from its competitors. So how did it come to … Continued

If the logistics allowed it, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson would be playing in both the National Football League and Major League Baseball. Last week on MLB Network Radio, Wilson’s agent, Mark Rodgers, said that if Wilson “could figure out … Continued

What should baseball fans expect from incoming MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred as he transitions into the role? MLB Network Radio sat down with Bud Selig’s successor earlier this week. Will Pete Rose ever be eligible for induction into the Hall of … Continued

What once started as an attempt by a heel WWE wrestler to aggravate pro wrestling fans is now the rallying cry of the fan bases of two professional teams in two major sports. “The Giants thing was unbelievable,” Daniel Bryan told … Continued

Guarantee alert! New Boston Red Sox corner infielder Pablo Sandoval said Monday on MLB Network Radio that his team “will” win the American League East this upcoming season. Sandoval also laid out a LeBron James-esque goal (though without a guarantee) for … Continued

The draft that will set the tone for all fantasy baseball drafts the upcoming months, the SiriusXM-F.S.T.A. Fantasy Baseball Experts Draft, wrapped up this week. Not surprisingly, the consensus No. 1 overall draft pick, Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout, … Continued

Four players were voted into Baseball’s Hall of Fame this year: pitchers Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez and John Smoltz, and long-time Houston Astros second baseman Craig Biggio. It’s the players who finished fifth and sixth who have SiriusXM Sports hosts … Continued

Randy Johnson gained entrance into the Baseball Hall of Fame this week with the eighth-highest vote percentage in history, appearing on 534 of the 549 submitted (97.3 percent). The southpaw finished his 22-year MLB career with 303 wins, a 3.29 … Continued

In 236 MLB appearances, relief pitcher Shawn Kelley has never stepped into the batter’s box. Now, with a trade to the National League, it’s only a matter of time (he hopes). Kelley was dealt from the New York Yankees to … Continued

The baseball world gathered at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego last week for the annual Winter Meetings.  Executives from around the game were busy making deals all week, and former general managers Jim Bowden (@JimBowden_ESPN) and Jim Duquette (@Jim_Duquette) … Continued

The 2014 MLB season was full of memorable games, from no-hitters, to Derek Jeter‘s final game in New York, to Game 7 of the World Series. To celebrate a fantastic season of baseball, MLB Network Radio will be airing the … Continued

The New York Yankees took a shot at replacing Derek Jeter last week, as general manager Brian Cashman pulled the trigger on a deal that brought in shortstop Didi Gregorius from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Gregorius, 24, batted .226 in 80 … Continued

Former MLB general managers and current SiriusXM hosts Steve Phillips, Jim Bowden and Jim Duqette shared with us memories and stories from baseball’s winter meetings. Steve Phillips wins an arm-wrestling competition At the general managers’ meeting, [a speaker] was trying to make … Continued

With seven combined championships in their respective sports, Mike Krzyzewski and Bruce Bochy know that they can only be successful as coaches as the talent they have on their team. Bochy is fresh off his third World Series championship in five … Continued

Joe Maddon’s agent Alan Nero took issue with the Tampa Bay Rays and their reported interest in filing tampering charges against the Chicago Cubs, calling the accusation of tampering “really said and a bit insulting” in an interview with MLB … Continued

Thanks to arguably the greatest World Series pitching performance in MLB history, the San Francisco Giants can officially call themselves a dynasty. Madison Bumgarner pitched five scoreless, two-hit innings of relief in his third appearance of the Fall Classic, and San … Continued

Madison Bumgarner won’t start Wednesday night’s decisive Game 7 between the Kansas City Royals and San Francisco Giants; manager Bruce Bochy has already made that clear. (Though he may make an appearance in relief.) Still, SiriusXM Bleacher Report Radio wanted … Continued

There’s clutch pitching, and then there’s what Madison Bumgarner has done in his World Series career. The Giants starter turned in another performance for the ages Sunday night, hurling a complete-game, four-hit shutout to lead San Francisco to a 5-0 … Continued

Just 10 days after losing executive vice president Andrew Friedman to the Dodgers, the Tampa Bay Rays have lost manager Joe Maddon. Maddon, who just completed his ninth season with the Rays, decided to opt out of his contract with Tampa Bay effective immediately … Continued

Scott Downs and the Kansas City Royals had reason to celebrate following their ALCS Game 4 win over the Baltimore Orioles last week. The team had just set a Major League record by starting a postseason 8-0, and had just … Continued

The Kansas City Royals continued their run (which has felt more like a cakewalk) through the American League playoffs Wednesday by completing a four-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles in the ALCS. Jason Vargas allowed one run over 5 1/3 … Continued

MLB Network Radio’s Mike Ferrin and Jim Duquette attempt to host pregame shows from both Camden Yards (prior to O’s – Tigers) and Nationals Park (prior to Giants – Nationals) on the same afternoon.

There’s a reason they call Chris Russo, “Mad Dog.” In Dog Bites, we highlight and breakdown his greatest on-air moments. It’s safe to say Dog is on fire. Today in Dog Bites, Russo takes aim at two of New York’s favorites: … Continued

Let’s say you called out sick from work last Thursday, and then your boss saw you on the jumbotron at Derek Jeter’s last home game at Yankee Stadium. He probably wouldn’t be too happy, right? Well, that’s kind of how … Continued

There’s a reason they call Chris Russo, “Mad Dog.” In Dog Bites, we highlight and breakdown his greatest on-air moments. In this edition of Dog Bites, Mad Dog responds to Keith Olbermann’s evisceration of Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, who wraps up his … Continued

After being officially eliminated from postseason contention, the Atlanta Braves fired general manager Frank Wren on Monday. Team president John Schuerholz announced the decision at a press conference at Turner Field. Atlanta’s struggles this season have been well documented. Prior … Continued

“I’m 1-for-my-last-2, guys. I’m hot,” Derek Jeter joked at the end of Wednesday night’s New York Yankees win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Jeter made the joke on the heels of a 1-for-4 night, the “1” ending an 0-for-28 skid. … Continued

The Washington Nationals clinched their second National League East division title in three seasons on Tuesday night. While much of the current roster played key roles on the club that won an NL-best 98 games in 2012, some of the … Continued

For the first time since 1997, the Baltimore Orioles are champions of the American League East. Tuesday night in Baltimore, the O’s defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 8-2 to pick up their 91st win of the season and advance to … Continued

For many, Major League Baseball provided the temporary distraction that America needed following the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The country needed something to take their minds off of this horrible tragedy, something to help everyone return to some … Continued

The date is Oct. 12, 2012. The ballpark is packed to capacity on a chilly night in our nation’s capital as the NL East champion Washington Nationals are just an out away from advancing the the Championship Series for the first time since … Continued

With three weeks remaining in the season, the Kansas City Royals sit atop the American League Central. The Royals, who haven’t been to the postseason since winning the World Series in 1985, may be surprise playoff contenders to some … … Continued

David Letterman is a big time Cincinnati Reds fan. Mad Dog Sports Radio host Chris “Mad Dog” Russo knows baseball better than anybody. Let’s talk Pete Rose, shall we? During Russo’s Wednesday night appearance on The Late Show, the topic made … Continued

Every year, the sports world turns its attention to South Williamsport, Penn., for one of the most watched and anticipated baseball tournaments of the year. To those that aren’t familiar with the event, it may come as a surprise that there … Continued

Nobody in the sports world has heard much of anything from Barry Zito since last September. That’s when Zito, a three-time All-Star, the 2002 American League Cy Young and a World Series champion, decided to take a leave of absence … Continued

Every September, Major League Baseball expands its active roster from 25 to 40 players. Most of these additional spots are used to give top prospects their first taste of the big leagues. These players can also make an impact on the pennant … Continued

As we’re sure you’ve heard (#EverySimpsonsEver), FXX is broadcasting, in chronological order, every episode of The Simpsons, including The Simpsons Movie. Chances are, if you’ve tuned in, you’ve watched an episode or two you don’t remember. Home At The Bat … Continued

Trevor Rosenthal is struggling midway through his first full season as the St. Louis Cardinals closer. The 24-year old righty has allowed four runs in his last 2 1/3 innings. Cardinals manager Mike Matheny told Jim Bowden and Jody McDonald … Continued

As Masahiro Tanaka ups the the amount of throwing in his rehab program, fans and analysts are wondering: Will the New York Yankees send their ace to the hill again this season? Tanaka hasn’t pitched since a July 8th loss … Continued

The Major League Baseball trade deadline passed last week with a flurry of activity, including blockbuster deals involving the Boston Red Sox, Oakland Athletics, Detroit Tigers, Seattle Mariners and Tampa Bay Rays. Even though the deadline may be behind us, … Continued

When baseball fans woke up on Thursday morning, they had no idea what kind of day the trade deadline had in store for them. Early speculation made it seem that 2014 would be a repeat of last year’s somewhat slow … Continued

As Derek Jeter’s final MLB season hits the home stretch, MLB Network Radio’s bullpen of hosts looked back and told their favorite memories of the New York Yankees shortstop. BRAD LIDGE Derek Jeter is playoff baseball, professionalism, poise under pressure, … Continued

Former GM Jim Duquette took over the MLB Network Radio Twitter account on Tuesday to answer your questions on the looming 2014 MLB Trade Deadline. Check out the questions and answers below!

Major League Baseball’s non-waiver trade deadline is Thursday at 4 pm ET. The most prominent deadline rumors surround left-handed aces Jon Lester of the Boston Red Sox and David Price of the Tampa Bay Rays. A week ago, most experts would have said Price … Continued

Major League Baseball showcased its prospects this week with the 16th annual SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game. We polled MLB Network Radio’s experts to find the best of the best from Minnesota. Former GMs Jim Bowden and Jim Duquette, Minors and Majors’ … Continued

After trade rumors and Derek Jeter’s final All-Star Game, arguably the biggest topic of discussion this MLB All-Star break has been the increase in elbow injuries for Major League pitchers. This week on MLB Network Radio, Dr. James Andrews gave … Continued

Pete Rose lived up to his “Charlie Hustle” nickname this week at SiriusXM’s headquarters in New York City, stopping at, among others, three different channels. Here are some of the highlights from Rose’s time on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio, Indie … Continued

Little leaguers are throwing too many pitches, too many curve balls, and their arms can’t handle the abuse. That’s why we’re seeing so many elbow injuries and so many pitchers, young and old, undergoing Tommy John surgery. Right? Maybe not. … Continued

MLB Network Radio brought you the game’s stars of tomorrow with extensive coverage from on the field, in the dugout, and in the stands of the 2014 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game!

John Lackey turned some heads with his comments about Nelson Cruz earlier this week. After Cruz torched Lackey for three hits, a homer and a double in the first game of a Saturday doubleheader, the Boston pitcher said the following: I’m … Continued

After being shut out in the 2013 All-Star game, the National League looks to bounce back and pick up their fourth victory in five years against the American League in the 2014 mid-summer classic. Rosters were announced on Sunday night; … Continued

The Oakland Athletics are (finally) getting the respect they deserve from fans, players and managers around the game. A year after the Bay Area was home to the biggest All-Star snub, third baseman Josh Donaldson, Oakland (55-33) is home to … Continued

Nelson Cruz, currently tied for second in the American League in home runs with 27, won’t be representing the AL in this year’s Home Run Derby, he revealed on MLB Network Radio. “Yeah, [Jose Bautista] called me, and I said … Continued

What do other baseball executives think of the Houston Astros’ information leak? Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels spoke with Jim Bowden and Casey Stern about the news Monday on MLB Network Radio. Earlier this week, 10 months of internal trade … Continued

One of the biggest controversies and conversation starters in Major League Baseball this season has been Rule 7.13, which was adopted this season on an experimental basis to protect catchers. Under Rule 7.13, a runner “may not deviate from his … Continued

It’s been a rough season thus far for the Padres, especially at the plate. The club is dead last in the league in batting average (.214), on-base percentage (.274), runs (231) and hits (538). On Sunday, the Padres began the … Continued

Wednesday afternoon, Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow stopped by the SiriusXM studios in Washington, D.C., and sat down for a live interview with Mike Ferrin on Power Alley. It was Luhnow’s second sit-down interview in D.C. on MLB Network Radio; … Continued

Clayton Kershaw pitched what the Major League Baseball Twitter account called one of the most dominant games in baseball history Wednesday night, striking out 15 Colorado Rockies en route to a no-hitter. Soak it in, @ClaytonKersh22. You just pitched one of … Continued

The baseball world remembers Tony Gwynn

Entering the 2014 MLB season, the New York Mets’ $89 million payroll ranked 22nd in the big leagues, and more than $100 million less than their cross-city rivals, the New York Yankees. Despite the team’s recent frugality, though, general manager … Continued

Soccer certainly has a loyal following in the United States, an audience that continues to grow as the world’s most popular game gets more exposure nationwide. And the World Cup is something special; the quadrennial tournament featuring 32 nations often draws … Continued

In 2013, his first full season in the big leagues, Manny Machado made the All-Star team, and led the league with 51 doubles. His season was ultimately cut short by a gruesome knee injury late in September that caused him to … Continued

Don Zimmer was a baseball lifer. He signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1949 and played for six franchises in the U.S. When his playing days were over, Zimmer managed the Padres, Red Sox, Rangers and Cubs from the early … Continued

The first round of the 2014 Major League Baseball draft was held Thursday night and MLB Network Radio had full coverage with pick by pick analysis from resident GMs Jim Bowden and Jim Duquette, along with Minors and Majors host … Continued

When a team loses ten games in a row, it becomes feisty. When a feisty team in the midst of a ten game slide is the defending world champions, it becomes angry. Red Sox catcher David Ross talked about Boston’s … Continued

Five years ago, on May 9, 2009, Gary Dell’Abate lived his “worst nightmare,” as Howard Stern put it, tossing “the most embarrassing ceremonial first pitch in baseball history” at a New York Mets game. (In case you forgot – we know you … Continued

Everyone deserves a second chance, Matt Holliday told MLB Network Radio Thursday. But when it comes to PED users, it’s not black and white. During an Inside Pitch throwback Thursday segment, a caller noted to Casey Stern and Jim Bowden … Continued

The Toronto Blue Jays have won eight straight games and sit atop the hyper-competitive American League East. Toronto has done it with the major’s winningest pitcher, Mark Buehrle (9-1), and with the help of quality starts from young righty Drew Hutchison and … Continued

Earlier this month, Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan stopped by SiriusXM for a Town Hall event, hosted by Chris “Mad Dog” Russo. During the interview, Ryan revealed several bits of information about his career, his love for barbecue and … Continued

Yasiel Puig‘s diving catch against the New York Mets was the talk of baseball last week, even prompting praise from the New York Mets Twitter account. (GIF via SB Nation) Puig’s acrobatics failed to charm Mets reliever Carlos Torres, though, … Continued

Jered Weaver revealed Wednesday on MLB Network Radio that he has a special connection with one of the channel’s hosts. Steve Sax, who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1980s, gave Weaver his first autograph. “I gotta throw … Continued

The Washington Nationals have been without their All-Star third baseman since mid-April, when Ryan Zimmerman hit the disabled list with a broken thumb. In his place, 23-year-old Anthony Rendon has played admirably at the hot corner, hitting .267/.315/.444 with five home runs … Continued

The 2014 season may end up becoming the Year of the Tommy John Surgery. On Friday, Marlins ace Jose Fernandez underwent ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction after leaving his May 9 start in San Diego with elbow pain. Fernandez had quickly become one … Continued

The Ryan Express rolled into SiriusXM’s New York City studios on Tuesday to sit down for a special SiriusXM Town Hall event. Hosted by Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo, the Town Hall featured a Q&A with SiriusXM subscribers, as well as Ryan’s reflections on his three-decade … Continued

As an official in a professional sport, it’s never good to see your name in the headlines. Major League Baseball umpire Laz Diaz found himself there Monday night into Tuesday. New York Yankees reliever Shawn Kelley was ejected by Diaz … Continued

When you hear Mookie Wilson or Bill Buckner‘s name, you typically think of one moment in baseball history: But what if Buckner had fielded that ground ball cleanly? Would the Boston Red Sox had gone on to win the game? … Continued

As a catcher, catching Usain Bolt take a lead off first base out of the corner of your eye wouldn’t be the most pleasant sight. Jim Bowden revealed this week on MLB Network Radio that he attempted to make that idea … Continued

Major League Baseball has spoken: Yankees starting pitcher Michael Pineda was suspended 10 games for using a foreign substance in Wednesday night’s game against the Boston Red Sox. The Yankees righty was ejected in the second inning after Red Sox manager John … Continued

The Los Angeles Angels are in town to face the Washington Nationals, so Angels infielder John McDonald stopped by the MLB Network Radio studios in Washington D.C. to chat with Mike Ferrin and Jim Duquette on Power Alley. The guys … Continued

Bryce Harper may have been benched on Saturday for lack of hustle (which made the Nats game program rather ironic), but for Nationals manager Matt Williams, it ends there.

It’s only April, but tempers flared at summer temperatures on Sunday afternoon as the Pirates and Brewers engaged in a benches-clearing brawl. Brewers’ center fielder Carlos Gomez‘s admiring of what he thought was a home run off Pirates’ Gerrit Cole – it … Continued

From MVP candidates in the NBA, to Hall of Famers across several sports, to hoodie enthusiasts, and even to “that guy from that thing,” season nine of Basketball and Beyond with Coach K had it all. Each week throughout the … Continued

Carlos Gomez‘s hot start for the Milwaukee Brewers isn’t an anomaly, says MLB Network Radio’s Jim Bowden. How much so? Expect Gomez to build on his 2013 campaign and emerge as an MVP candidate in the National League. “After Trout … Continued

Joe Nathan‘s Detroit Tigers career hasn’t started out all that smoothly, as the team’s new veteran closer has surrendered two runs, along with three hits and two walks, in his first two outings of the season. Monday on Mad Dog … Continued

This is Derek Jeter‘s final season, his curtain call if you will. As such, I’m holding auditions for a new favorite baseball player. My new favorite player obviously has some big shoes to fill, and he definitely has to be … Continued

Tuesday is the final first day of the season for Derek Jeter. For him, it means he has 162 games to get to one more postseason. For me, it means I have 162 games to find a new favorite player. It’s not … Continued

The 2014 MLB season is here, and MLB Network Radio has polled their hosts and analysts for their season predictions. So, who’s hoisting the Commissioner’s Trophy in 2014? Follow your team all season long with MLB Network Radio, Sirius channel … Continued

The SiriusXMMY is one of the most popular MLB Network Radio giveaways each year, with listeners jamming the Inside Pitch phone lines for a chance to win a free trip to Spring Training. This year’s theme was “best team in … Continued

MLB Network Radio wrapped up its 2014 Spring Training Tour as Jim Duquette and Mike Ferrin visited with the Washington Nationals in Viera, Florida. Washington Nationals 2014 outlook The Nationals are coming off a disappointing year following their postseason berth in 2012, … Continued

MLB Network Radio‘s Spring Training Tour rolled into Jupiter, Florida, on Wednesday as Jim Duquette and Mike Ferrin visited with the St. Louis Cardinals. St. Louis Cardinals 2014 outlook The goals are always lofty in St. Louis. The 2013 NL Pennant … Continued

Throughout the fantasy baseball draft season, Cincinnati Reds rookie center fielder Billy Hamilton has been the topic of many heated debates. While everyone recognizes Hamilton’s speed, many question if he will be able to hit major league pitching consistently. Reds second … Continued

MLB Network Radio‘s Spring Training Tour rolled into Port St. Lucie, Florida, on Tuesday as Jim Duquette and Mike Ferrin visited with the New York Mets. New York Mets 2014 outlook The offseason got off to a slow start for the … Continued

MLB Network Radio‘s Spring Training Tour rolled into Jupiter, Florida, on Monday as Jim Duquette and Mike Ferrin visited with the Miami Marlins. Miami Marlins 2014 outlook The Marlins knew they needed to make some changes after losing 100 games in … Continued

MLB Network Radio‘s Spring Training Tour rolled into Peoria, Ariz., on Saturday as Jim Bowden and Casey Stern visited with the San Diego Padres. San Diego Padres 2014 outlook Optimism is running high in Padres camp thanks to a rotation of … Continued

MLB Network Radio‘s Spring Training Tour rolled into Peoria, Ariz., on Saturday, where Jim Bowden and Casey Stern visited with the Seattle Mariners. Seattle Mariners 2014 outlook Jack Zduriencik’s Mariners made the biggest splash of the offseason, signing free agent … Continued

MLB Network Radio‘s Spring Training Tour rolled into Lake Buena Vista, Fla., on Saturday, where Jim Duquette and Mike Ferrin visited with the Atlanta Braves. Atlanta Braves 2014 outlook It’s been a difficult few days for the Atlanta Braves who … Continued

MLB Network Radio‘s Spring Training Tour rolled into Kissimmee, Fla., on Sunday, where Jim Duquette and Mike Ferrin visited with the Houston Astros. Houston Astros 2014 outlook The rebuilding process continues for the Astros, who lost an MLB-high 111 games … Continued

MLB Network Radio‘s Spring Training Tour rolled into Glendale, Ariz., on Friday, where Jim Bowden and Casey Stern visited with the Chicago White Sox. Chicago White Sox 2014 outlook Robin Ventura‘s White Sox are optimistic about a bounce back season … Continued

MLB Network Radio‘s Spring Training Tour rolled into Tempe, Ariz., on Thursday, where Jim Bowden and Casey Stern visited with the Los Angeles Angels. Los Angeles Angels 2014 outlook Mike Scioscia‘s Angels finished strong in 2013, but ended up behind … Continued

MLB Network Radio‘s Spring Training Tour rolled into Goodyear, Ariz., on Wednesday, where Jim Bowden and Casey Stern visited with the Cleveland Indians.   Cleveland Indians 2014 outlook In his first year in Cleveland, manager Terry Francona took the Indians … Continued

MLB Network Radio visited all 30 teams in March in 20 days. Click on your team’s Spring Training logo for the camp recap and check out the photo wall for pics from throughout the tour! Team Recaps AL East AL Central … Continued

Looking to replace Kris Medlen, who is expected to undergo a second Tommy John surgery, the Atlanta Braves agreed to sign starting pitcher Ervin Santana to a one-year, $14 million deal on Wednesday. Santana is coming off a solid year with … Continued

MLB Network Radio‘s Spring Training Tour rolled into Goodyear, Ariz., on Tuesday, where Jim Bowden and Casey Stern visited with the Cincinnati Reds. Cincinnati Reds 2014 outlook Cincinnati’s trip to the playoffs last season was short-lived, as the Reds fell … Continued

MLB Network Radio‘s Spring Training Tour rolled into Scottsdale, Ariz., on Monday, where Jim Bowden and Casey Stern visited with the Colorado Rockies. Colorado Rockies 2014 outlook The Rockies’ two star players, Troy Tulowitzki and Carlos Gonzalez, both battled injuries … Continued

MLB Network Radio‘s Spring Training Tour rolled into Scottsdale, Ariz., on Tuesday, where Casey Stern visited with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Arizona Diamondbacks 2014 outlook While the Dodgers and Giants seem to grab most of the NL West’s headlines, the Arizona … Continued

MLB Network Radio‘s Spring Training Tour rolled into Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, where Jim Duquette and Mike Ferrin visited with the New York Yankees. New York Yankees 2014 outlook Over the past two offseasons, the Yankees vowed to keep their … Continued

MLB Network Radio‘s Spring Training Tour rolled into Surprise, Ariz., on Saturday, where Casey Stern visited with the Texas Rangers. Texas Rangers 2014 outlook Ron Washington‘s ball club is looking to get back to the postseason after missing in 2013 for … Continued

MLB Network Radio‘s Spring Training Tour rolled into Port Charlotte, Fla., on Saturday, where Jim Duquette and Mike Ferrin visited with the Tampa Bay Rays. Tampa Bay Rays 2014 outlook Is this the year? All offseason the baseball world wondered … Continued

MLB Network Radio‘s Spring Training Tour rolled into Bradenton, Fla., on Friday, where Jim Duquette and Mike Ferrin visited with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pittsburgh Pirates 2014 outlook After making the postseason for the first time 1992, the Pittsburgh Pirates hope … Continued

MLB Network Radio‘s Spring Training Tour rolled into Phoenix, Ariz., on Friday, where Jim Bowden and Casey Stern visited with the Oakland Athletics. Oakland Athletics 2014 outlook Billy Beane‘s Oakland A’s enter the 2014 season perceived a bit differently than … Continued

MLB Network Radio‘s Spring Training Tour rolled into Phoenix, Ariz., on Tuesday, where Jim Bowden and Casey Stern visited with the Milwaukee Brewers. Milwaukee Brewers 2014 outlook After adding free agent starter Matt Garza, the Brewers hope to be back … Continued

MLB Network Radio‘s Spring Training Tour rolled into Lakeland, Fla., on Tuesday, where Jim Duquette and Mike Ferrin visited with the Detroit Tigers. Detroit Tigers 2014 outlook New manager Brad Ausmus looks to push the Tigers over the edge in … Continued

MLB Network Radio‘s Spring Training Tour rolled into Mesa, Ariz., on Wednesday, where Jim Bowden and Casey Stern visited with the Chicago Cubs. Chicago Cubs 2014 outlook The future is bright in the north side of Chicago as Jed Hoyer … Continued

MLB Network Radio‘s Spring Training Tour rolled into Dunedin, Fla., on Wednesday, where Jim Duquette and Mike Ferrin visited with the Toronto Blue Jays. Toronto Blue Jays 2014 outlook Expectations were lofty in 2013, but injuries limited the Blue Jays … Continued

MLB Network Radio‘s Spring Training Tour rolled into Lee County, Fla., on Tuesday, where Jim Duquette and Mike Ferrin visited with the Boston Red Sox. Boston Red Sox 2014 outlook This season, the Red Sox are tasked with one of … Continued

MLB Network Radio‘s Spring Training Tour rolled into Surprise, Ariz., on Tuesday, where Jim Bowden and Casey Stern visited with the Kansas City Royals. Kansas City Royals 2014 outlook After dealing top prospect Wil Myers to the Rays for starter … Continued

MLB Network Radio‘s Spring Training Tour continued in the Grapefruit League on Monday as Jim Duquette and Mike Ferrin visited the Baltimore Orioles in Sarasota, Fla. Baltimore Orioles 2014 outlook The Orioles enter 2014 with designs on playing deep into October. … Continued

MLB Network Radio‘s Spring Training Tour: Cactus League Edition stopped in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Monday, where Jim Bowden and Casey Stern visited with the San Francisco Giants. San Francisco Giants 2014 outlook After a down season, the Giants look to … Continued

Inside Pitch’s Jim Bowden and Casey Stern kicked off MLB Network Radio‘s coverage of the Cactus League on Sunday by visiting the Los Angeles Dodgers in Glendale, Arizona. Los Angeles Dodgers 2014 outlook With Don Mattingly back as manager, ace … Continued

What happens when you ask the Phillie Phanatic for his National League East preview? Well, you get a few raspberries, a goofy “tomahawk chop,” and a little Phanatic-on-Ferrin action. Video that will make your Monday a whole lot better: Mike … Continued

MLB Network Radio‘s Spring Training Tour rolled into Clearwater, Fla. on Sunday where Jim Duquette and Mike Ferrin visited the Philadelphia Phillies. Philadelphia Phillies 2014 outlook With a strong front-end of the rotation, look for the Phillies, despite concerns about the … Continued

MLB Network Radio kicked off its 2014 Spring Training Tour Saturday in Fort Myers, Fla., where Jim Duquette and Mike Ferrin visited the Minnesota Twins. Minnesota Twins 2014 outlook Currently in rebuilding mode, the Minnesota Twins have one of the … Continued

Spring Training is underway and MLB Network Radio™ (XM channel 89, Sirius channel 209) is covering your favorite team as they prepare for Opening Day. MLB Network Radio™ is bringing listeners coverage from all 30 camps during its 2014 Spring Training … Continued

SiriusXM Fantasy Baseball welcomed two of fantasy baseball’s top players, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright and Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria, to the program Monday afternoon. Wainwright, drafted 48th overall in the L.A.B.R. Mixed League Draft – which broadcast live on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio … Continued

Captain Clutch wants one more go at it. On Wednesday, Derek Jeter announced this upcoming season, his 20th, will be his last. Some of the most iconic Yankees moments starred the electric Jeter, from his clutch hitting to all-out defensive play. … Continued

Seven-time NBA All-Star Tracy McGrady is switching sports. After a professional basketball career that spanned 15 years and included over 18,000 points, McGrady is following in the footsteps of Michael Jordan and trying his hand at baseball. (Jordan famously retired … Continued

Pitchers and catchers for most MLB teams begin reporting to spring training starting next week. When players get to camp, they’ll be greeted with some new rule changes designed to protect and provide more safety. In December, the Players Rules … Continued

He was already the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner, a Gold Glover and a three-time All-Star. Now, he’s the richest pitcher in Major League Baseball. Los Angeles kept their ace Clayton Kershaw in Dodger blue for the foreseeable future … Continued

#TeamARod or #TeamYankees? Howard Stern and Chris Russo took sides earlier this week, with Howard aligning with the infielder, and Russo siding with baseball. “Honor the contract, New York Yankees,” Howard said on the Howard Stern Show. “That’s gotta be … Continued

New York Yankees assistant general manager Billy Eppler joined MLB Network Radio Monday to discuss his team’s options at third base now that Alex Rodriguez is (for now) suspended for the entire 2014 season. “Our eyes are always gonna stay … Continued

After months of speculation and projection, the Baseball Hall of Fame announced Wednesday that three players will be elected into Cooperstown this summer: Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and Frank Thomas. Maddux, the four-time Cy Young Award winner, received 97.2 percent of … Continued

No one has ever been unanimously voted into the MLB Hall of Fame. And when the 2014 class is announced Wednesday at 2 pm ET, the record will remain in tact. Greg Maddux, the starting pitcher known best for his … Continued

This week on MLB Network Radio, Jim Bowden took aim at MLB teams that have signed free agents to long-term, lucrative deals the past few seasons. Bowden kicked off his criticism of MLB front offices by praising the New York … Continued

Yokohama BayStars pitching coach Lyle Yates joined MLB Network Radio earlier this week to talk about the upcoming MLB arrival of Japanese superpitcher Masahiro Tanaka. Yates discussed a wide range of topics with Jeff Joyce and Mel Antonen. Among them: … Continued