Episode 8 – The Power Outage

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.