The Relay with Russ Dorsey
National MLB Insider Russell Dorsey gives his weekly thoughts and perspective about a variety of topics in Major League Baseball. Follow Russ on Twitter/X @Russ_Dorsey1 and @Russ_Dorsey on Instagram and TikTok.
Episode 28 – 2026 Wild Card Preview
On this week's episode of "The Relay with Russ Dorsey", the postseason has begun! Russ previews the Wild Card round and takes his shot picking all four series. Next, he gives his reasons for why Jackson Chourio will be the breakout player of the postseason. And finally, Russ gives a tip of the cap to Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer as the last of a dying breed.
Episode 27 – Aaron Judge's Harsh Reality
On this week's episode of The Relay with Russ Dorsey, Russ starts the podcast discussing the New York Yankees putting superstar Aaron Judge on the injured list yet again and what it means going forward. Next, he breaks down the NL Wild Card race going into the final week of the regular season and the red-hot San Diego Padres. Finally, the Los Angeles Dodgers are heating up and Russ talks about what's going right for their offense.
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Episode 26 – Is Junior Caminero your new AL MVP frontrunner?
On this week’s episode of “The Relay with Russ Dorsey, Russ discusses the huge series between the White Sox and Guardians to determine the AL Central. Next, he breaks down the AL MVP race between Yordan Álvarez and Junior Caminero. Finally, a discussion on why MLB needs to update postseason seeding.
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Episode 25 – Shohei Playing Hurt
On this week's episode of "The Relay with Russ Dorsey", Russ discusses why Shohei Ohtani's health means everything for the Los Angeles Dodgers down the stretch and why not pitching the rest of this season is important. Next, Russ discusses umpire Doug Eddings antics against St. Louis Cardinals reliever Hancel Rincón.
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Episode 24 – The MVP-ete Award
On this week's episode of "The Relay with Russ Dorsey", Russ starts the podcast with a lengthy discussion about Pete Crow-Armstrong and how he's separating himself in the 2026 NL MVP race over Shohei Ohtani. Next, Russ breaks down the final month to the season and the playoff races to watch. Finally, Russ takes some time to show love to Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale, who is dominating in 2026.
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Episode 23 – Where's Ketel?
On this week's episode of "The Relay with Russ Dorsey", Russ discusses the mess that is the AL West and how that will shake out over the season's last five weeks. Next, a discussion on the Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte situation and where they go from here. Finally, a brief talk on the six firings in MLB this season.
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Episode 22 – The AL Wild Card race is HOT
On this week episode of The Relay with Russ Dorsey, Russ starts the podcast discussing how the race for the third AL Wild Card spot is heating up with six teams within 2 1/2 games. Next, Russ discusses the passing of longtime MLB pitcher Tommy John and his legacy. Finally, a conversation about Los Angeles Dodgers star outfielder Kyle Tucker and his struggles at Dodger Stadium.
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<...Episode 21 – The Tigers Aren't Dead
On this week's episode of the The Relay with Russ Dorsey, russ discusses the red-hot Detroit Tigers and how they've played their way into the postseason conversation even after trading Tarik Skubal. Next, Russ discusses the evolution of managers as personalities. Finally, A's shortstop Jacob Wilson breaks the record for consecutive games without an error for SS.
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Episode 20 – Tarik Skubal is a DODGER!
On this week's episode of "The Relay with Russ Dorsey", Russ discusses a WILD trade deadline and discusses the two biggest deals – Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers and Adley Rutschman to the Red Sox. Next, Russ discusses the Chicago Cubs, who he believes had the best deadline of any team. Finally Russ gives his winners and losers of the Trade Deadline.
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Episode 19 – Domino's and The Deadline ft. Mark Feinsand
On this week’s episode of “The Relay with Russ Dorsey”, we welcome MLB.com's senior national reporter/insider Mark Feinsand to the show to talk all things Trade Deadline. Ross and Mark discuss which teams they expect to be most aggressive in the team with the most pressure. Next, a conversation on the most-underrated trade candidate and more.
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Episode 18 – Can't Stop The Red Sox
On this week's episode of The Relay with Russ Dorsey, there's two weeks left until the trade deadline. Russ breaks down how the trade market has been slow to take shape. Next, the Boston Red Sox cannot lose and have won 14 games in a row. Russ discusses a magical stretch in Boston. Finally, the Dodgers have shut Shohei Ohtani down from pitching indefinitely, Russ talks about what it means for the four-time MVP and LA.
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Episode 17 – The All-Star Break Has Arrived!
On this week's episode of the Relay with Russ Dorsey, Russ kicks off the All-Star break with some First-Half superlatives including the biggest surprise and disappointment. Next, he breaks down the red-hot Boston Red Sox and how they've turned their season around. Finally, Russ talks through the biggest question of the second half: Will the Detroit Tigers trade Tarik Skubal?
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Episode 16 – The All-Russ Team
On this week’s episode of “The Relay with Russ Dorsey”, Russ begins the show naming his All-Russ team of All-Star snubs. Next, he gives his dream Home Run Derby field including some current and former MLB legends. Finally, Russ talks through how the AL MVP race is shaping up between Yordan Alvarez and Junior Caminero.
Episode 15 – Kyle Schwarber is Mr. June
On this week’s episode of The Relay with Russ Dorsey, Russ begins the show discussing why Kyle Schwarber loves the month of June. Next, he gives his breakout stars from the first half that he wants to see become All-Stars. He then discusses what teams should do when they’re ahead of schedule. Finally, a chat about the Angels firing general manager Perry Minasian.
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Episode 14 – PCA is BACK!
On this week's episode of "The Relay with Russ Dorsey", Russ discusses how Pete Crow-Armstrong has turned his season around. Next, he talks about the Miami Marlins, who have have MLB's best record in June. Finally, discusses why teams have to be honest with themselves at the trade deadline.
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Episode 13 – Can't Stop The Miz
On this week's episode of "The Relay with Russ Dorsey", Russ discusses the Jacob Misiorowski's unreal 15 strikeout, one-hit shutout. Next, he talks about the Chicago White Sox, who have become the best story in baseball. Finally, a Russ shares why he believes vest jerseys should make a comeback in MLB.
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<...Episode 12 – Shadowing Shohei ft. Katie Woo
Big week on The Relay with Russ Dorsey as The Athletic's Katie Woo stops by the show and becomes the FIRST guest on the podcast. They discuss Katie's transition from covering the St. Louis Cardinals to covering the Dodgers in LA. Russ asks Katie her thoughts on a few Dodgers' first-half storylines. Finally, Katie gives her Top 5 road cities.
Episode 11 – The CBA Fight Begins
On this week's episode of "The Relay with Russ Dorsey" Russ starts the podcast discussing MLB and the MLBPA exchanging their first proposals of CBA negotiations. Next, he talks goest through the elite starting pitching from the month of May including Cristopher Sanchez, Jacob Misiorowski, Paul Skenes and Shohei Ohtani. Finally, Russ discusses the disaster that is the Detroit Tigers and where they go from here.
Episode 10 – You Can't Hit Paul Skenes
On this week's episode, Russ takes a deep dive into the Tampa Bay Rays being the best team in MLB going into June. Next, Russ discusses the early-season dominance by Milwaukee Brewers' ace Jacob Misiorowski. He breaks down the Chicago Cubs' cold stretch in May after a red-hot April. Finally, Russ gives his thoughts on a social media trend on if an average Joe can get a hit off Pittsburgh Pirates superstar Paul Skenes.
Episode 9 – Surprise in the AL?
On this week's episode, Russ discusses the Chicago White Sox, who have been one of the early surprises of the the 2026, Next, he gives some love to the Philadelphia Phillies, who have been red hot since firing their manager Rob Thomson and hiring interim manager Don Mattingly. Finally, a discussion on the increase in injuries around Major League Baseball.
Episode 8 – The Power Outage
On this week's episode of "The Relay with Russ Dorsey", Russ starts the podcast discussing the strange start to the season for Fernando Tatis Jr. He later talks through the San Francisco Giants' frigid start to the year and explores moves they could make. Finally, Russ talks about how well the A's have been playing and the hot start by Shea Langeliers.
Episode 7 – Living Without An Ace
On this week's episode, Russ discusses the news that Detroit Tigers' ace Tarik Skubal will miss two months to undergo elbow surgery, Next, a conversation on the American League being pretty mediocre going into May. Later, Russ talks about the New York Yankees decision to make José Caballero their everyday shortstop. Finally, Kyle Schwarber reaches 350 homers, Russ ponders his chase for 500 and if he might have a chance to get to Cooperstown.
Episode 6 – What are the Red Sox doing?
On this week's episode, Russ starts the show by discussing the Boston Red Sox firing of manager Alex Cora and five coaches before a conversation about the Red Sox's recent dysfunctions since winning the World Series in 2018. Later, Russ talks through three managers who could be on the hot seat next, including Phillies manager Rob Thomson, Astros manager Joe Espada and Mets manager Carlos Mendoza.
Episode 5 – Getting Late Early
On this week's episode, Russ starts the show by discussing the New York Mets' 11-game losing streak and what has gone wrong for them in April. Next, he talks about Angels' superstar Mike Trout looking healthy again. Russ discusses how the NL Central is looking like the most competitive division in MLB and why Munetaka Murakami might be a dude.
Episode 4 – Small Sample Size
On this week's episode, Russ talks about why he doesn't react to small sample sizes and gives fans three dates to consider while evaluating their team. Later, he discusses the fast start by St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker and Los Angeles Angels starter José Soriano. Also, a conversation on why New York Mets' shortstop Francisco Lindor doesn't look right.
Episode 3 – Konnor Griffin Has Arrived!
On this week's episode, Russ recaps the MLB debut of MLB's #1 prospect, Konnor Griffin. He then discusses what his arrival means for the Pittsburgh Pirates and more. He later goes through the injuries already hitting rotations around baseball and his thoughts on ABS. Finally, Russ introduces a new segment called "MY GUY" of the week.
Episode 2 – Show me the money!!!
On this week's episode, Russ recaps an exciting first weekend of MLB regular-season action including the rookies making an impact. Then, Russ goes through a a few of the contract extensions finalized and talks through how contract extensions come together. He also discusses what Tony Vitello will have to learn as a big-league manager.
Episode 1 – Opening Day Has Arrived
MLB insider Russell Dorsey discusses his three storylines to watch throughout the 2026 season ahead of Opening Day. He later takes a look at players who have his attention this upcoming season and a few players who he's looking to have bounce-back years. He adds a few season predictions to finish the show.
OUR FIRST EPISODE!!!!!
The Relay with Russ Dorsey is LIVE!!! In this episode, Russ discusses exactly how the making of the podcast came together, including naming the pod and what took him so long to do it. He later discusses what you can expect and NOT expect.
The Relay with Russ Dorsey is coming soon!!!
National MLB Insider Russell Dorsey is launching his baseball podcast "The Relay with Russ Dorsey". He details what listeners can expect each week.
