Mlb At The Plate Podcast

Brian Webber and Steve Lyons discuss the Indians' winning streak reaching 19 games, the effect that the increase in homers around the league is having on the culture of baseball and CC Sabathia's season and future with the Yankees.

Holden Kushner and Steve Lyons discuss the Rays home series against the Yankees being moved to Citi Field in New York, the Brewers getting upset at the Cubs changing the start time of Friday's game and check in again on the suddenly struggling Dodgers.

Holden Kushner and J.P. Arencibia discuss the baseball legacy of the late former general manager Gene "Stick" Michael, react to the Cleveland Indians franchise record 15th consecutive win and break down the Baltimore Orioles path to the Wild Card game. Orioles GM Dan Duquette and Sporting News contributor Ryan Spaeder join the show.

Holden Kushner and J.P. Arencibia discuss the Arizona Diamondbacks' confidence level against the Dodgers as the postseason looms. They then profile the most talented arms that will take the mound in the postseason on the American League side, and weigh in on the Cleveland Indians winning their 14th consecutive game, a feat the team also accomplished last season on their path to a World Series appearance.

Holden Kushner and Jeff Nelson discuss the Cubs postseason outlook after losing starter Jake Arrieta to a hamstring injury, make an AL MVP case for Cleveland's Jose Ramirez while resetting the NL MVP conversation and weigh in on the Yankees and Red Sox accusing each other of electronically stealing signs.

Holden Kushner and Steve Lyons discuss Cubs starter Jake Arrieta leaving his start against the Pirates due to injury, the red hot Arizona Diamondbacks and react to the Yankees' Gary Sanchez having his suspension from the Tigers fight reduced from six games to three.

Holden Kushner and Steve Lyons discuss the Astros' last-minute acquisition of Justin Verlander, the potency of the Washington Nationals' offense without Bryce Harper. Angels TV broadcaster Mark Gubizca joins the show.

Holden Kushner and Steve Lyons discuss the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim acquiring Justin Upton from the Tigers and Brandon Phillips from the Atlanta Braves, the suddenly scuffling Los Angeles Dodgers' five-game losing streak and the validity of instant replay in baseball. Orange Country Register Angels beat reporter Jeff Fletcher and Ryan Spaeder of Sporting News Media join the show.

Holden Kushner and Steve Lyons discuss the Astros' struggles in the home series against the Texas Rangers relocated to Tampa Bay because of flooding in Houston, an update on Bryce Harper's health and the magic numbers in the divisional races around the league. Houston Astros broadcaster Steve Sparks joins the show.

Holden Kushner and Steve Lyons discuss the Astros' home series against the Texas Rangers being relocated to Tampa Bay because of flooding in Houston, the recent performances of Boston's Chris Sale and Cleveland's Corey Kluber and the Kansas City Royals breaking their scoreless streak at 45 innings against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Holden Kushner and Steve Lyons discuss the Astros home series against the Texas Rangers being relocated to Tampa Bay because of flooding in Houston, the Cubs chances in October against the Dodgers and the Kansas City Royals' 43-inning scoreless streak. MLB on TuneIn analyst and resident Texan LaTroy Hawkins joins the show.

Holden Kushner and JP Arencibia discuss the suspensions handed out by the league after the benches-clearing incidents between the Yankees and Tigers, weigh in on the best nicknames around the league for MLB Players Weekend and make the MVP cases for Paul Goldschmidt and Giancarlo Stanton.

Holden Kushner and JP Arencibia discuss the massive fight between the Yankees and Tigers, the Indians recent dominance of Red Sox ace Chris Sale and weigh in on the recent meeting between the MLB umpires united in protest and league commissioner Rob Manfred. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim reliever Cam Bedrosian joins the show.

Holden Kushner and Jeff Nelson react to the Red Sox acquisition of Oakland Athletics outfielder Rajai Davis, debate the decision to bring Dodgers starter Rich Hill back into the game in the 10th inning against Josh Harrison and the Pirates, and break down the depth of the Dodgers roster. Indians broadcaster Tom Hamilton joins the show.

Holden Kushner and Jeff Nelson discuss Giancarlo Stanton's comments about the true single season home run leader, break down the big names recently placed on the disabled list by the Los Angeles Dodgers and Cleveland Indians and discuss the Washington Nationals' bullpen.

Holden Kushner and Jeff Nelson preview the divisional and wild card races in both leagues, break down the New York Mets waiver wire fire sale and highlight Aroldis Chapman and Aaron Judge as they discuss what ails the struggling Yankees. ESPN senior writer Keith Law joins the show.

Hosts Holden Kushner and Steve Lyons discuss who between the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians is better equipped for October, break down the slew of injuries to starting pitchers and interview former MLB manager and front office executive Jack McKeon as he prepares to be inducted into the San Diego Padres Hall of Fame.

Holden Kushner and Ned Colletti discuss Giancarlo's powerful season and his future in Miami, the Cubs inability to separate from the rest of the National League pack and debate which pitcher the New York Yankees would start in a one game wild card play off with a caller

Holden Kushner and JP Arencibia discuss the war of words between Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler and umpire Angel Hernandez, recount JP's experience in Texas as a part of Pudge Rodriguez's number retirement ceremony and debate the viability of the infamous Dodger Dog. Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press and Ryan Spaeder, contributor to Sporting News, also join the show.

Joined by former Major Leaguer Elliot Johnson, Holden Kushner and LaTroy Hawkins compare Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton's second-half performances, highlight the Houston Astros and look at the developing Wild Card races in each league.