Locked On MLB - Daily Podcast On Major League Baseball

Los Angeles Angels hit the reset button as Stan Kroenke secures ownership in a $4 billion deal, making him the richest owner in MLB. Artie Moreno steps back from control after years of inconsistency and eleven straight losing seasons, despite fielding generational talents like Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani. Is this the start of a new era in Anaheim—and could a new stadium and front office overhaul finally turn the franchise into a powerhouse? Hosts Mike Stanton and Brett Chancey break down the impact of Kroenke’s sports empire experience, discuss the fallout from the Ohtani era, and...

Los Angeles Angels fans get their wish as billionaire owner Stan Kroenke acquires the team for a reported $4 billion, promising a new era for a franchise mired in a twelve-year playoff drought. Can the Angels, with stars like Mike Trout, finally break their postseason curse under an owner famed for recent championships with the Los Angeles Rams, Denver Nuggets, and Colorado Avalanche? Sully explores how Kroenke's winning pedigree could transform the team’s culture, address long-standing management woes, and offer Trout the stage he deserves. Stadium drama takes center stage as the Tampa Bay Rays secure key co...

The Philadelphia Phillies are on some kind of roll! With another win over the Arizona Diamondbacks in the desert, the Phightin' Phils have taken over the NL's top wild card spot and hold a 6.5-game lead over a playoff spot. Meanwhile, after the Atlanta Braves lost again, the Phillies are just three game back in the NL East. Elsewhere around the league, a supreme pitching matchup on paper descended into chaos as Logan Webb vs. Paul Skenes ended with a final score of 13-12, and the Milwaukee Brewers moved closer to putting the NL Central out of...

San Diego Padres' playoff fate hangs in the balance as the National League Wild Card race heats up. Can the Padres or Arizona Diamondbacks upset the powerhouse Los Angeles Dodgers in a best-of-3 showdown? Sully and Javier Reyes break down the unpredictable performances of Snell, Musgrove, and the Padres’ bullpen, while questioning if the team’s management and inconsistent lineup choices could ultimately cost them a postseason spot. Key discussions include wild card scenarios, the significance of the upcoming Padres-Diamondbacks series, and the Padres’ roller-coaster season amid new ownership. The conversation also tackles MLB’s unwritten rules, the Dodg...

The Boston Red Sox, behind big performances from recent returnees Trevor Story and Roman Anthony, mounted a monster comeback vs. the Seattle Mariners. The Chicago Cubs blasted a franchise-record NINE home runs in a blowout of the Milwaukee Brewers. And the Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks squared off in a crucial series in the desert. It's MLB Game Night: Every Game. Every Night. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon This Back To School Season, spend less on your kids, with Amazon. With Amazon’s low Back To School Prices, just spend less o...

Chicago Cubs surge as Pete Crow-Armstrong makes a bold MVP statement with a power-packed performance and dazzling glove work. With 38 home runs, 36 stolen bases, and a .954 OPS, Crow-Armstrong outpaces Shohei Ohtani in key offensive stats, lighting up Wrigley Field and capturing the attention of Cubs fans and legends. The Cubs stamp their playoff intentions with a dominant 17-3 win over the Brewers, while contenders like Seiya Suzuki and Alex Bregman bolster their momentum. Controversy surrounds Ketel Marte’s return to the Arizona Diamondbacks after a high-profile absence, prompting debate over accountability and team dynamics. The show also sp...

New York Yankees silence Boston Red Sox critics with clutch series win—are fans too quick to panic about playoff chances?   Sully breaks down the Yankees’ statement victory over the Red Sox, spotlighting key moments like controversial instant replay calls, lineup unpredictability, and how injuries to Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton haven't derailed their postseason path. The conversation explores Jeff Kent’s number retirement with the San Francisco Giants, his complicated relationship with Barry Bonds, and the ongoing Hall of Fame debate. Additional analysis covers the Tampa Bay Rays’ relentless march atop the American League, the Cleve...

Max Scherzer looked like his old self as he struck out ten and kept climbing the career strikeouts leaderboards, while the Red Sox got BLOWN OUT, handing over the season series (and the Wild Card tiebreaker) to their rival, the New York Yankees.  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-mlb/  Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More  🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/  #MLB #Baseball #WorldSeries  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon This Back To School Season, spend less on your kids, wi...

Pete Crow-Armstrong strengthens his "MV-Pete" case for the National League! He leads the Chicago Cubs to a huge win over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday! The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox split their Saturday doubleheader behind  Red Sox rookie starter Jake Bennett and the return of Max Fried for the Yanks! The Detroit Tigers pull off a stunning walk-off win over the Los Angeles Dodgers! It's MLB Game Night: Every Game, Every Night! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon This Back To School Season, spend less on your k...

Tarik Skubal faces his former team in Detroit for the first time, as the Los Angeles Dodgers ace the Tigers! The re-relevant Red Sox face their rival New York Yankees with division standings on the line! The Cleveland Guardians look to keep their  7-game win streak going against the Kansas City Royals! The Cincinnati Reds play spoiler to their division rival Chicago Cubs at Wrigley. It's MLB Game Night: Every Game, Every Night! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon This Back To School Season, spend less on your kids, with A...

Los Angeles Dodgers’ playoff aspirations hit a snag as Chris Sale silences their bats in a classic pitchers’ duel against the Atlanta Braves. Can the Dodgers regroup with postseason seeding on the line? Sully examines the Dodgers’ recent struggles, impacts of weary bullpens across MLB, and the potential implications of Milwaukee Brewers gaining ground in the NL playoff race. With playoff spots up for grabs, matchups against contenders like the Philadelphia Phillies suddenly look far more perilous for L.A.   Off the field, controversy brews as fresh reports question the Dodgers’ financial dealings under Mark Walters a...

Behind a masterful performance by Chris Sale, who recorded his first shutout since 2019, the Atlanta Braves completed a sweep of the back-to-back defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers. It's a huge sweep for a Braves team that could very well end up playing LA in the late stages of October. Elsewhere around the league: The MLB-best Milwaukee Brewers won their 83rd game behind a strong start by Jacob Misiorowski and a four-hit night, including two home runs, by Jackson Chourio. The Houston Astros also took down the New York Yankees in the Bronx, the St. Louis Cardinals beat...

Atlanta Braves shake up the NL power rankings with a statement sweep over the Los Angeles Dodgers, fueled by Chris Sale’s dominant shutout and 11-strikeout masterpiece against a championship-caliber lineup. Is Sale quietly mounting a serious Cy Young campaign, and can the Dodgers recover from this humbling series with October looming? Mike Stanton and Brett Chancey spotlight the Braves’ pitching triumphs, the Dodgers’ tough questions, and critical showdowns in the Cy Young race, including the surging Jacob Mizorowski and Yamamoto. The discussion heats up with Aaron Judge’s looming return to the New York Yankees, the Astros’...

Kyle Schwarber hits his 40th SCHWARBOMB of the year, making him the first in MLB to 40 home runs, as he leads the Philadelphia Phillies to a win over the Seattle Mariners! Tristan Peters hits his 5th home run in 5 straight games for the Chicago White Sox! The National League Wild Card picture is tightening up toward the top, with the Chicago Cubs slipping recently and the Arizona Diamondbacks on the upswing! It's MLB Game Night: Every Game, Every Night! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon This Back To School Season...

Kyle Schwarber is officially the first MLB player to reach 40 home runs in 2026, blasting a three-run homer as the Philadelphia Phillies shut out the Seattle Mariners 6-0. Schwarber's fourth 40-homer season with Philadelphia ties Phillies legend Ryan Howard for the most in franchise history and puts Schwarber alongside  Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge for the most 40-homer seasons among active players. We break down Schwarber's incredible power, Bryce Harper's 390th career homer and Jesús Luzardo's dominant performance. Plus, controversy erupts after the Chicago Cubs lose 2-0 to the Arizona Diamondbacks following a missed balk call that co...

Atlanta Braves outlast Los Angeles Dodgers in a playoff-level thriller, keeping their sights set on avoiding the Wild Card round. Can Atlanta’s clutch defense and timely hitting propel them past the defending champs in the coming weeks?   Sully recaps the Braves’ gritty victory behind Ozzie Albies’ crucial RBI and a nail-biting ninth-inning escape featuring Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Mookie Betts. The show spotlights dramatic swings in the MLB playoff race, standout performances from Francisco Lindor and Yainer Diaz, plus the Yankees’ struggles and Red Sox’s extra-inning heroics. Key topics include strategy around postseason...

Atlanta Braves outduel Los Angeles Dodgers in a high-stakes clash, intensifying the battle for NL playoff seeding. Can Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Olson regain form before October, or will the Dodgers’ injury woes derail their momentum? Mike Stanton and Brett H-Town Wheelhouse Chancey break down the Braves’ crucial win, the impact of injuries to Andy Páez and Aaron Judge’s return for the Yankees, and how postseason strategies could shift with key arms like Max Fried and Clark Schmidt nearing comebacks. The hosts analyze sign-stealing drama between the Cubs and Diamondbacks, Seattle Mariners’ late playoff pu...

The Atlanta Braves haven't been as dominant lately as they were to start the season, but with about a month left in the season, their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers is big, and the Braves delivered with a clutch win. Ozzie Albies knocked in Matt Olson with two outs in the 8th inning to give the Braves a lead they would not give up.  Elsewhere around the league: The Arizona Diamondbacks scored  five runs in the final two frames, including a two-out, walk-off home run in the bottom of the 9th to stun the Chicago Cubs. Th...

Texas Rangers rout Chicago White Sox to tighten the AL playoff race, while Cleveland Guardians surge behind Jose Ramirez’s return and Joe Adell’s clutch hitting. Can the Rangers or Guardians ride this momentum into October, or will the White Sox hold their ground as division leaders?   Sully breaks down the key Wild Card and division battles, questioning MLB’s playoff structure and pushing for reseeding that would allow the best teams—like the Tampa Bay Rays, New York Yankees, and Boston Red Sox—to clash in the ALCS. Dive into pitching performances, unexpected heroics, an...

Behind a barrage of long balls—including three home runs from Cal Raleigh—the Seattle Mariners snapped the Philadelphia Phillies' win streak at nine. Meanwhile, the Boston Red Sox stayed red hot, winning their fourth in a row. Elsewhere around the league, the Texas Rangers moved into sole possession of first place in the AL West and the plot thickened in the Wild Card races in both leagues. It's MLB Game Night: Every Game. Every Night. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon This Back To School Season, spend less on your...