Newsmakers

Morning Lineup: Anthony Castrovince, Richard Justice and Mark Feinsand discuss the newest members of the Hall of Fame, then preview the Winter Meetings.

Morning Lineup: Richard Justice and Alyson Footer discuss the latest topics in Major League Baseball, including the stunning trade of Giancarlo Stanton to the Yankees, and preview the Winter Meetings.

Morning Lineup: MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Richard Justice, along with Mark Feinsand, break down the conclusion of the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes and its impact on both the Angels next year and the Winter Meetings next week.

Morning Lineup: MLB.com's Richard Justice and Alyson Footer talk with Phil Rogers about the Dee Gordon trade to the Mariners. Later, they'll discuss Tyler Chatwood signing with the Cubs and the rest of the Hot Stove news.

Aaron Boone is the new leader in the Bronx, becoming the 33rd manager in New York Yankees history. On this episode of Newsmakers, MLB.com's Bill Ladson talks to some of those that know Aaron Boone the best to find out why they think the Yankees made a home-run hire. First, Ladson chats with Aaron's father and Nationals vice president and senior advisor to the general manager Bob Boone to discuss why Aaron will be able to unite the players and the organization. Reds sportswriter Hal McCoy joins Ladson on the show to tell the story of how Aaron Boone urged him to continue his career after suffering two strokes in his optic nerves and losing most of his eyesight. Next, Blue Jays broadcaster Dan Shulman explains why he thought Boone would become a manager one day and how he has the great ability of dissecting the game. Former Reds general manager Jim Bowden talks about why he drafted Boone as a player and the characteristics that will make him a great manager.

Morning Lineup: MLB.com's Richard Justice, Alyson Footer and Jim Duquette discuss the latest teams out of the running for Shohei Ohtani's services, where the possible Giancarlo Stanton trade stands, and the various moves happening around the league.

Morning Lineup: MLB.com's Richard Justice and Mark Feinsand discuss the latest surrounding Shohei Ohtani's list of possible suitors, Giancarlo Stanton holding all the cards in trade discussions and the Yankees hiring Aaron Boone as their next manager.

Morning Lineup: MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Richard Justice are joined by Mike Petriello, Joe Posnanski and Tracy Ringolsby to discuss this year's Hall of Fame ballot.

MLB.com's Bill Ladson and Richard Justice break down the strengths and weaknesses of all 30 teams as Major League Baseball prepares to head into the Winter Meetings.

On this episode of Newsmakers, MLB.com's Bill Ladson chats with new Red Sox manager Alex Cora about how he feels being a first-time skipper with a team that is good enough to win the World Series and what he would like to see the club do better in 2018. Ladson also catches up with former Major League closer Billy Wagner to find out why he thinks he hasn't made the Hall of Fame yet and why he retired after a 37-save season.

Morning Lineup: MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Richard Justice talk about the latest Giancarlo Stanton trade rumors with Marlins reporter Joe Frisaro. They also discuss the latest on Shohei Ohtani, Jose Abreu and Carlos Beltran.

Morning Lineup: MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Richard Justice discuss what has been a quiet Hot Stove season thus far and when they think it will start to heat up. Jim Duquette also joins the podcast to discuss the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes.

On this episode of Newsmakers, MLB.com's Bill Ladson welcomes Phillies phenom Rhys Hoskins to the show to discuss his successful rookie campaign and what he hopes to improve on next season. Ladson also recently caught up with Padres reliever Craig Stammen and MLB.com columnist Richard Justice. Stammen talks about how he persevered through injuries to make it back to the Majors and his approach to the offseason as a free agent. Then, Justice and Ladson break down the strengths and weakness of the NL West, NL East and AL East divisions.

Morning Lineup: MLB.com's Mark Feinsand and Joe Posnanski are joined by Jon Paul Morosi to discuss the posting deadline and how it opens the way for Shohei Ohtani to potentially come to the Majors, the Braves being penalized for international signing violations and the letter Joe Morgan sent out regarding Hall of Fame voting.

Morning Lineup: MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince, Brittany Ghiroli and Jim Duquette discuss trade fits for Giancarlo Stanton, the Shohei Ohtani posting negotiations and the deadline for teams to set their 40-man rosters.

Sports broadcasters are some of the most hard working, studious people in baseball. Alyson Footer catches up with Len Kasper, Bill Brown, Pat Hughes, and Ken Korach to find out how they prepare for monumental calls and they prepare for the unexpected.

Morning Lineup: MLB.com columnists Anthony Castrovince and Richard Justice recap the 2017 MLB Awards, including Jose Altuve winning Best Major Leaguer and the Astros' dominance. Plus, Jessica Kleinschmidt joins the guys to talk about Best Fan Moment, Best Performance and more.

Morning Lineup: MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince, Richard Justice and Alyson Footer look back at the award-winning 2017 seasons for NL MVP Giancarlo Stanton and AL MVP Jose Altuve. Subscribe to the MLB Newsmakers podcast feed for more insight and analysis all offseason long.

MLB.com's Bill Ladson recently caught up with former Major Leaguer and current Twins special assistant Torii Hunter to find out his thoughts on Paul Molitor winning the AL Manager of the Year Award and discuss his work with the Urban Youth Academy. (:35) Next, Ladson has a conversation with Nationals television play-by-play announcer Bob Carpenter to discuss if a change in leadership will get the Nats out of the first round of the playoffs and what the team needs to address this offseason. (21:35) Finally, Ladson welcomes MLB.com columnist Richard Justice to the show to break down the strengths and weakness of the AL West. (33:12)

Morning Lineup: MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince, Jim Duquette and Richard Justice look back at the award-winning seasons for Max Scherzer and Corey Kluber. Subscribe to the MLB Newsmakers podcast feed for more insight and analysis all offseason long.