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What did AJ say to rookie Wyatt Langford about one of the all-time worst ump shows in modern baseball?! Yup, Kratz backs that up with stats and Cameron Maybin blasts this BS for the way it affects players and credibility of the sport.

Then it's a feel-good ending to the Shohei Ohtani homer ball that caused controversy at Dodger Stadium. Why can't all teams fix problems the right way?

We also update the bank fraud charge for Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, including a con man in shackles and creepy stalker texts to try and collect debt.

Host lineup: Cameron Maybin, AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Why has Matt Olson struggled to match his output from last season? Braves beat writer Mark Bowman has a theory and he thinks it's been a microcosm of the entire Braves offense.

Bowman hits the reaction to the news of Austin Riley missing the next 6-8 weeks.

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Feeling 2021ish? This Braves team has some interesting parallels to the '21 World Series champs.

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Hosts: AJ, SB, EK

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Did the Yankees actually push Baltimore to call up #1 overall prospect Jackson Holliday? We dive into the timing and the impact that Matt’s son could bring from the jump. (top of show)

(30:31) Rowdy Tellez to the rescue! Was he right to call out Pittsburgh fans for booing their All-Star closer?

(22:57) Tyler Glasnow wasn't just nasty. He was slicing and dicing in an extra admirable way.

(15:07) Injuries SUCK: The White Sox are missing their core 5 minutes into the season and it's a bummer elbow injury for Nats starter Josiah Gray.

(36:21) Should we get used to pants ripping down the seams as the new norm?

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Breaking news during the show that the Orioles sent down #1 overall prospect Jackson Holliday. (18:49)

(14:40) FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal's instant reaction in here and that's after we get to Marlins stud pitcher Jesus Luzardo having elbow trouble. 

(23:25) Also covered with Ken: Cardinals fan frustration after Jordan Walker is optioned, Tommy Pham replacing Kevin Pillar, and JD Martinez is ready for action with the Mets.
(3:00) Toddfather kicks off the show with an untold story about how he talked Aaron Judge into ALL RISE on his uniform.

(32:30) Another day, another Astros loss and another segment on what's next for them.

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Then it’s The Athletic’s Sam Blum revealing his knowledge of the relationship between Ohtani and Ippei. What happens next?

The Arte Moreno saga continues in Anaheim. Blum discusses the Angels lacking real direction and goes over what the best case scenario would look like this season for the Halos.

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Will Vladdy Jr. ever get back to his epic 48 homer 2021 form? Legendary Blue Jays broadcaster Dan Shulman dishes a detailed download on the state of the ballclub. Shulman explains why the bats have underperformed for a while, points out some run prevention stars and provides an update on former stud starter Alek Manoah. 

We start with his view of Shohei Ohtani's first games in Toronto since turning down the club's contract offer.

Hosts: AJ, Kratz, Braun

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How early does Josh Rawitch find out who makes it into the Hall of Fame and how difficult is it to not spill the tea?

We chat with the HOF president about the top debates that arise when he's on his spring training camp tour and the changes coming soon in Cooperstown.

VIP meetings are part of the job. Rawitch tells us about his recent time spent with Sandy Koufax and Ichiro.

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St. Pete is never going to be the same. The Rays are essentially building a new city on land revolving around a fresh ballpark. What are the pros/cons of the new deal? TB Times reporter Colleen Wright provides comprehensive details on the cost, the plans for a 365 day experience and the lingering questions about topics like attendance & transportation concerns.

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Is it panic time in Toronto? Sportsnet insider Ben Nicholson-Smith talks about the possible situation where the Blue Jays may have to sell at the deadline. Who could they end up dealing and is their GM on the hot seat?

Daulton Varsho is HIM on defense. How did he go from catcher to elite elite outfielder?

Alek Manoah is back. What has changed from last year to this year?

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Are the baseballs smaller during certain prime MLB games? A's vet starter Alex Wood has some theories and he's been around long enough to make some good comps.

(9:06) What about the baseballs affecting arm injuries? Wood isn't feeling that but he's bringing insightful info on what's gone wrong with the modern pitching development programs.

We start with a WTF convo about Rockies Opening Day starter Kyle Freeland pinch-running in what appeared to be a very dumb decision by the club.

Other topics covered with Woody: Good vibes despite weird season in Oakland, Marlins shady Max Meyer demotion

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Could the Blue Jays, Diamondbacks, Rays, or Astros end up selling? FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal answers q’s about his latest article in The Athletic covering the trade deadline. Kratz also asks Ken about the plan for the Pirates.

Before Ken, we dive into why the Mets are an automatic stolen base right now. Catchers AJ Pierzynski and Erik Kratz tell Scott Braun what they’re seeing and then Ken chimes in with what he’s hearing from the team. 

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Padres waiver claim Jeremiah Estrada is literally striking out everyone. (10:23) How is he doing this and did he know about the consecutive strikeout record before he broke it?

We jump around the league for some team checkups: Giants (2:39), Guardians (27:12), Mariners/Astros (30:49), Dodgers (35:10)

(23:43) News/notes around the league include the return of TJ Friedl and Marcus Semien not starting a game for the first time in about two years.

(40:51) Ángel Hernández defenders unite and we respond.

Hosts: AJ, Kratz, Braun

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Is rookie sensation Luis Gil going to spend some time in the bullpen to monitor innings? Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake joins FT to describe Gil’s breakout season and how they'll handle his workload.

Blake details Gerrit Cole's status and pending return.

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The Yankees pitching staff has been elite. Blake runs us through the details of how it's happening. We also get the story on Blake's rise to elite PC from the man himself.

Hosts: Alanna Rizzo, AJ, Kratz

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A "baseball" trade, no prospects! Can Austin Hays add another dimension to the Philly offense and will Seranthony Dominguez find his groove again in Baltimore?  (3:30)

(10:12) Boston brings back James Paxton in a trade with the Dodgers. What version of the lefty are they getting?

(13:49) Could the Astros acquire both Jameson Taillon and Isaac Paredes for a title run?

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(19:45) Oh yeah, there was a no-hitter Thursday. Give Dylan Cease his flowers and the Padres too!

(24:09) Clayton Kershaw is back. How'd he look? And are the Giants about to sell off parts? Toddfather has a good idea for the Yankees to pursue a hotshot third baseman.

(31:52) The Rockies won't trade Ryan McMahon because...???

(34:19) Can the A's still deal Mason Miller because of the injury to his non-throwing hand?

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Late signings don't just hurt players. They hurt teams too! We hit the Blake Snell to the injured list breaking news. (2:33)

(9:59) Cardinals younger slugger Jordan Walker was optioned today. What does he need to work on and is it an unrealistic ask? This leads to a larger convo about flyball pull percentage.

(20:02) Should Mike Trout bat leadoff more often?

(24:23) Marcus Stroman shoved for the Yankees and they needed every bit of it.

(28:11) Shohei Ohtani smashed the blast of the year. Side convo too: Ohtani in the outfield or nah?

Also covered: Astros PANIC mode, Max Fried is BACK

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Does Aaron Judge ever get angry? Yankees reliever Tommy Kahnle has known him for years and tells us about his "video game bud" getting a little frustrated over a game of FIFA.

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Did you know that the Yanks clubhouse has candles? Tommy did not, lol.

What time do Big Leaguers with kids wake up on the road? Do rookies ever get caught with a bill? All the hard-hitting q's for TK!

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The Angels are stuck between now and the future. (36:17) We have plenty of advice for their front office ;) we also get to the Rangers potentially selling some major pitching assets if things don't change fast.

The All-Star rosters were announced over the weekend. We discuss the stars, the snubs, and the bias in voting. (2:54)

This leads us to a conversation about the Home Run Derby. Pete Alonso is in again but where are the other big boppers? Can we bring energy to the event by using former stars?

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(17:51) The Red Sox took a weekend series from the Yankees, which included Rafael Devers owning the Bronx! Why would the Yankees even consider pitching to Raffy right now?

(22:36) Tarik Skubal dominated the Reds. Did the Detroit sweep put Cincinnati in a bad spot with the trade deadline looming?

(26:15) Derek Shelton defended Jack Suwinski after he had an at-bat stolen from him with HORRIBLE calls. Our crew walks you through what batters can do in this situation.

Hosts: AJ, Kratz, Braun

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Phillies reliever Orion Kerkering made his MLB debut just a year after being drafted in the 5th round out of USF. How did he navigate the Minor Leagues so quickly and is there something to be said for learning on the fly in MLB?

We start with a question about the controversial obstruction call in this past week's Phillies-Dodgers tilt that led to a big inning for Philly.

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We also get word on Kerkering's key pitch addition this season and if that might convince him to try entering the starting pitcher world in the future.

Also covered: Phillies team leader talk, best road spreads and best cities!

Hosts: Cam Maybin, AJ, Braun

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Dodgers slugger Max Muncy details the surprising discovery that caused a much longer wait than he anticipated but he's back with a bang in LA.

He covers notable moments from his first series back v. the Mariners: Randy Arozarena's beef with Jack Flaherty and some brutal replay review calls hurting both sides.

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Funky Muncy shows love to recently-retired fellow walks machine Joey Votto.

We also cover the breaking news that the Dodgers are cutting loose Jason Heyward.

Hosts: Maybin, Kratz, Braun

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A special trade deadline edition of the Baseball America Hot Sheet show delivers prospect analysis for the sellers. 

Among the highlights...

(0:40) -- The Dodgers did well with the Jack Flaherty trade

(4:00) -- Comparing the Flaherty return to the Kikuchi return

(8:00) -- The Marlins tore it down to the studs

(13:00) -- Are the Rays following a similar script?

(19:30) -- J.J. doesn't understand what the Angels are doing

(25:15) -- The Blue Jays & Pirates swing a nice, solid under-the-radar deal

Hosts: JJ Cooper, Geoff Pontes, Scott Braun

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The Astros did something most teams would not do...and they've done it twice! (2:48) Fresh takes on the Rafael Montero DFA.

(7:53) Is it the perfect deal? No, but AJ loves the new ballpark agreement the Rays just landed.

(14:23) What happened to Clayton Kershaw and are the Dodgers slipping back enough to let the Padres and Diamondbacks catch them in the NL West?

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(19:53) Michael Kopech was throwing fire in his LA debut. Why wasn't he more coveted?

(22:22) Is Mets basher Pete Alonso MLB's most interesting man? The convo eventually leads to a wild story about one of AJ's former teammates essentially bringing a fake interpreter friend with him to the team to just hang out.

(30:48) We debate a fan question asking if there will be another August dump like the Angels did with their players last year.

(32:55) Bobby Witt Jr. was Mr. July.

Hosts: AJ, Kratz, Braun

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Jason Kipnis back on FT today! Why does the Reds offense suddenly "look like it's facing Logan Webb in San Francisco" every night? We slice up some reasons for slump city in Cincinnati (02:11) and in San Francisco (08:19) before they face off.

(17:56) We dive into Ken Rosenthal’s article on the Mason Miller trade price tag.

(31:46) Big rivalry weekend! Which matchup will steal the show?

(38:16) The sausage is still working in Minnesota!

(44:12) Which teams are trending up/down in attendance this season and why?

Hosts: Jason Kipnis, Braun, Kratz

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Shohei Ohtani interpreter Ippei Mizuhara allegedly stole 16mil (not the originally reported 4.5mil) and we get instant reaction from the Boston Globe's Alex Speier + his craziest loose money stories in Red Sox history.

Speier details the state of the Red Sox: Trevor Story devastating injury, extension szn and the radical strategy to chuck breaking balls like there's no tomorrow.

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Are the Astros already back?! We open up the show with an underrated reason why it's been a quick recovery in Houston. (4:02) 

(8:08) Elly De La Cruz is beating teams SOLO and calling Los Angeles “his city.” Why haven't the Reds offered him a monster extension and is  it crazy to think he could join the LA Monstars eventually?
(24:22) FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal swings by to suggest why the Orioles might bulk up their outfield. Ken covers the Elly story too. Then we get to his Braves/Padres series preview, including Yu Darvish chasing history.
(40:52) Steve Cohen quickly deleted a tweet about Mets trades. We discuss the balance between being a super fan and an owner (we covered this a bit w/Ken too).

(51:03) Ohtani bobblehead night led to crazy lines and prices upwards of 3K on the secondary market for the item! Is his value off the field worth every penny… yes. Does it stay that way if he doesn’t pitch?

(57:13) Triston Casas is 1 of 1.
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Is there a nostalgia factor for one of the greatest closers in this era of baseball? Kenley Jansen gave an honest answer about his desire to return to the Dodgers one day. 

For now, the Red Sox 9th inning man is enjoying the ride in Boston, despite his desire to avoid the heavy Netflix documentary crew presence all season with the ballclub.

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Kenley points out some key meetings that have helped this team's successful run and we get into how he's adjusted his game to handle the rule changes that fired up last year.

We cover his multiple inning philosophy in relation to the flak that Josh Hader caught before signing with Houston and Kenley also dishes out praise for some LA coaches who influenced him to convert from catcher to pitcher.

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How hard will the Lucas Giolito loss hit the Red Sox? Masslive.com columnist Sean McAdam analyzes the ripple effect of his injury and how ownership will/won't respond to their pitching problems.

We get deep into the reasoning for Boston ownership pulling back spending lately and how they're tanking wrong.

We also cover the Vaughn Grissom injury and Sean tells us why this is the final season of Alex Cora running the Sox.

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Are the Giants about to sign one or even two more stars?! We line up who they could potentially throw the bag at. (17:50)

(38:56) After the Cardinals signed Brandon Crawford, starting shortstop Masyn Winn is fired up. Good player perspective in here on what the notable quote really means.

(7:08) All aboard the Yoshinobu Yamamoto hype train! And he might have a personal catcher already too.

(1:49) Shohei Ohtani announced he's married! We have wedding gifts.

(33:24) Why are SO many spring training games NOT televised?

(50:20) We dive into win totals for the Diamondbacks, Tigers & Brewers.

Host lineup: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun

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Did the Braves almost land Whit Merrifield during his free agency decision and how did Bryce Harper factor into the Phillies landing the 3x All-Star?

Whit spills all the tea on the process, which included a reachout to former Royals GM (current Rangers exec) Dayton Moore.

We get a detailed new uniform update from Whit and players are still fuming about it.

Other topics: Whit’s role w/the Phils, gifting to get his number, & discovering the clubhouse punching bag!

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Are the Cardinals boring? We relayed that fan question to  Derrick Goold (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) and also asked him about slow starts by Jordan Walker, Paul Goldschmidt and others.

We start with Goold's thoughts on the FIRE start by new addition Sonny Gray and later get to Tyler O'Neil's hot start in Boston. Why do their outfielders thrive elsewhere?

DISCLAIMER: this chat happened Monday afternoon before the Cardinals received a Nolan Gorman walkoff blast against the Diamondbacks that night.

After Derrick, we dissect the quotes from Astros GM Dana Brown about the super slow start for Jose Abreu. Do the Astros have time to let him figure it out?

Hosts: Todd Frazier, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun, Erik Kratz

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Did you know that one Yankees player actually requested that John Sterling switch his home run call? Legendary Yankees radio announcer Suzyn Waldman perfectly honors her longtime broadcaster partner with epic background info on his dream run in the booth.

How did he come up with his unique signature home run calls? Who will eventually permanently replace him?

Yanks talk in here: Judge's sluggish start, state of the rotation, Gerrit Cole's new role & Juan Soto doing Juan Soto things.

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Trade talk time! The NY Post's Jon Heyman swings by to cover the names everyone is calling about: Mason Miller, Jesus Luzardo, Pete Alonso and the value of the rest of the Mets rentals.

We start the chat with Jon's take on Tucupita Marcano getting banned from baseball for betting on MLB games. Should we feel bad for the players involved in this investigation and will Pete Rose ever be forgiven?

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Heyman tells us why this Yankees team is the BEST in baseball and why they might be getting even better.

Avisaíl García is done in Miami. What were the Marlins thinking and what's their next move?

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How much of a distraction will the Ohtani translator bookie scandal be? REAL TALK on the developing story. (3:01)

(13:53) Then it’s a recap of the Seoul Series, including thoughts on what we learned from Yamamoto’s nightmare debut and AJ claps back at the Max Muncy haters.

(22:30) We hit the Rangers bargain signing of Michael Lorenzen to the staff, size up the AL West and Kratz has insight on free agent Jordan Montgomery’s situation with the Yankees.

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Is the baseball not carrying as much this season? Stat wiz Mike Petriello swings by FT to remind everyone about a key reason why the topic is brought up now more than ever.

Mike also dives into how teams are using swing metrics and where he sees the next data edge for teams.

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We hit some trade talk, including the Royals desperately needing bullpen reinforcements and Mike's thoughts on Pete Alonso. 

Also covered: Mookie Betts position change pros/cons, an epic Grayson Rodriguez 1st pitch streak and how the wild Shota Imanaga offseason debate is playing out.

Hosts: Kratz, Frazier, Braun

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Aaron Judge is pushing his homer projection to another historic pace. Will teams stop pitching to him? (04:03) 

Big congrats to Lake Mary (FL) Little League for winning it all! (top of show)

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(8:48) More on Aaron Judge's weekend homer binge.

(12:33) Shohei Ohtani joined the 40-40 club in emphatic fashion. Is he an NL MVP lock at this point?

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(17:06) After a sweep in Boston, the Diamondbacks have won six in a row. Can they realistically catch the Dodgers in the NL West and where do they stand going into October?

(25:07) AZ pitcher Jordan Montgomery ripped his former agent, Scott Boras, for his offseason performance. Was it justified? We dive into player-agent relationships and navigating free agency. 

(34:16) More on the player agent world.

(36:54) After Justin Verlander advocated for “conversations” about regulating starting pitcher innings, the crew debates a potential new rule.

Hosts: AJ, EK, Braun

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Was Garrett Crochet actually close to getting traded and what held a deal back? FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal opens up his Friday notebook and then we ask him about the Marlins not trading Sandy Alcantara...for now (12:19)

(19:33) We also debate the potential future starting pitching rules and Ken previews the Dodgers-Cardinals series he's covering. 

(5:15) FT reacts to news that Christian Yelich is missing the rest of the season.

(32:58) Strong debate about Aaron Judge v. Bobby Witt Jr. for AL MVP.
(46:22) The Pirates are cooked. What happened?

Hosts: Kipnis, Kratz, Braun

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EVERY PITCHER (and baseball fan) needs to hear this. Renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister shares his opinions on what’s really causing arm injuries to skyrocket and how the baseball industry can help mitigate this disaster.

Doc covers velocity, tacky substances, pitch clock, and the riskiest pitch types.

Host lineup: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Trevor May joins FT for breaking news: what will life be like for the A's/opponents in Sacramento and how pathetic has this storyline been for baseball? (top of show)

(26:36) BTW, Shohei Ohtani will be playing games in Sacramento's minor league park next season. We dive into his first homer as a Dodger and the (fair?) exchange he made with a fan for the baseball.

(37:57) Are the sluggish Marlins about to enter another phase of tanking and trade away key pieces like Jesús Luzardo, Luis Arráez and even Sandy Alcántara?!

(46:45) The Brewers finally lost but debate rages on about their chances of taking the NL Central this year. We talk Twins in here too.

(53:12) Yordan Álvarez WENT OFF against Toronto and the Blue Jays might have a serious problem. Is their lineup construction just not it or is it something else happening behind the scenes??

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The Mariners fired their new Bench Coach/O-Coordinator. (25:41) Was Brant Brown an easy fall guy to hide a larger issue in Seattle?

Will there be more cheers or boos for Rhys Hoskins returning to Philly?

(33:54) The Phillies are traveling across the pond for the London series and must decide if Ranger Suárez will be good to go. What are their other options? 

(39:34) We also cover the injury hits to the Padres rotation and Blake Snell exiting his weekend outing.

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(2:26) Tommy Pham got into it with the Brewers over the weekend. Justified?

(17:12) Aaron Judge is on a heater that reminds Kratz of…Barry Bonds. 

(12:26) Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson had a nice 2023 but just got sent down after a brutal start. Is this a quick fix?

Hosts: Kratz, Frazier, Braun

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The "Rockie way" is NOT working. Why aren't the Rockies investing in analytics and w? Denver Post beat writer Patrick Saunders details who could be on the hot seat in Colorado.

Saunders also spills tea on how the team got bamboozled with their Kris Bryant bidding.

Hosts: Braun, AJ, Kratz

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Do teams have the reigning NL Cy Young's rep all wrong? Blake Snell tells us what he's really all about and dives into some specifics from the offseason.

Did the Yankees really offer $150mil over six years? Did his hometown team even call?

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We start with what's been working REALLY for him lately, how he's unlocking another level and how sweet that no-hitter tasted.

He also talks about the late signing throwing him off and shaking off trade rumors.

Hosts: Cam Maybin, AJ, Braun

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Ken Rosenthal blasts MLB for the "absolute charade" of the A's relocation mess, which now stops in Sacramento. Alanna Rizzo questions the next steps in this saga.

Alanna and Ken detail a hot Yankees start that could be even more promising than it looks!

RIP to legendary baseball executive Larry Lucchino. Ken and Alanna share inside stories and want him to be in the Hall of Fame.

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo cover the Red Sox staying afloat despite losing a league-leading 13 players to the IL.

Blake Snell headed to the IL allows us to revisit the Boras Four. They're not doing so hot to start the season.

Has baseball gone too far with closer entrances?

Fan q's include: Mason Miller trade candidate, Willy Adames not for sale, Nats for sale affecting their spending & why stolen bases are down again.

Ken & Alanna also react to Aaron Boone's wrongful ejection Monday in Dude & Dork of the Week!

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How did the Braves take game one of a crucial series against Philly and was there some unfair "get off my lawn" criticism on the Phillies broadcast? (1:32)

(7:40) Jurickson Profar did it again for a Padres team that is blazing right now. Also, lights off for dominant closers is a vibe.

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(14:25) MASSIVE replay review flubs all over the Mariners-Dodgers game. WTF did they see that nobody else saw?

(21:10) Is Anthony Volpe having a good year for the Yankees?

(27:24) AJ rants about calling for better command from pitchers. 

(31:16) Twins magnet Matt Wallner is an HBP machine!

Hosts: AJ, Kratz, Braun

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The Mariners are dominating the AL West. What can Texas do to chase down a Wild Card and make another postseason run? 

Dallas Morning News Rangers beat writer Evan Grant has strong thoughts on the melting bats, including their fastball issues and the Adolis Garcia dropoff.

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The 7th inning has turned into a nightmare for the Rangers. Who is coming to fix the bullpen and should they buy arms at the deadline to help ease the woes? 

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Should Cal Raleigh be an All-Star this season or are there too many catchers in the competition? We asked the Mariners stud catcher if he's thinking about it.

Cal talks up the Mariners staff. Is it an underrated group on the national stage?

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Serious AL Cy Young contender Tarik Skubal is on another level this season. He tells us the key to the breakout season, reflects on the trade deadline rumors and talks up former teammate Jack Flaherty.

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The Tigers lefty spills on what exactly happened with the All-Star game mic issues

Later we get to Skubal's all-time favorite pitcher-batter matchup, which is a core memory for many baseball fans.

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There's a valuable piece of memorabilia in Vinnie Pasquantino's mind that is chilling in the Hall of Fame right now and he wants it! We cover a ton of topics with Vinnie P, including hilarious moments from the Royals text chain, barking back at Twitter trolls and what it's like to be on a ballclub that went from big losing to big winning.

Pasquatch breaks important food news in KC! We also ask Vinnie about the recent report that teammate Salvador Perez would've waived his no-trade clause last year to join a contender.

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Phillies rookie Weston Wilson had the most memorable night of his young big league career, becoming the first Phillies rookie to hit for the cycle in franchise history. Bryce Harper had some fun advice for him!

We talked to Weston about the long grind to the show after thousands of minor league at-bats. He also tells us about being pursued by clubs overseas.

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After hitting for the cycle, Weston details the media storm and the reactions from his family and the baseball community over his accomplishment.

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Offseason payroll chopping and a poor start to the season leads to depressed Twins fans. The Athletic's Aaron Gleeman guides us through issues that include injured stars, a lineup that is flailing at spin and a velo drop from Pablo Lopez.

OK, hold up. The team finally cracks a playoff series win and they tank their payroll??? Gleeman perfectly explains why the fan morale pendulum has swung so far down.

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The Braves are bringing more of the 2021 champion band back together. Scott Coleman, Stephen Tolbert and Shawn Coleman break down a big trade for Atlanta, bringing Jorge Soler and Luke Jackson back while saying farewell to Tyler Matzek.

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Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman discuss an ugly weekend for the Atlanta Braves in Los Angeles. Topics include the team’s continued offensive struggles (Matt Olson, Michael Harris II), positive signs from Austin Riley and Ronald Acuña Jr., the context of a 20-12 record, soft Phillies sched, a (minor) trade, Pierce Johnson‘s injury, and much more.

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Dodgers analyst and former big leaguer Jerry Hairston Jr. joins DT (23:10) to talk about the latest update on Walker Buehler, struggles from the bottom of the LA lineup, Tyler Glasnow the stopper, and Mookie Betts at shortstop.

Before that, DT hosts Alanna Rizzo and Clint Pasillas size up Glasnow's 'Clayton Kershaw-esque' performance for LA and the latest historic home run from Shohei Ohtani.

Plus thoughts on Freddie Freeman's slump, the bullpen and this week's pup looking for a new 'furever' home, Flower.

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The Juice Box Journal writer Michael Schwab talks about the rise of the Astros and the fall of the Mariners and how this was shaped by the Trade Deadline.

We hit the Yainer Diaz factor and the help he's getting from within the infield. Also, Framber Valdez is THRIVING and Justin Verlander is back this week.

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Later on, we hit the strong Chris Sale NL Cy Young bid, Alex Verdugo's unfortunate allergy news and is John Kruk getting lost at the ballpark?

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Ken Rosenthal reacts to MLB's "Ding dong the witch is dead moment" as longtime umpire Ángel Hernández retires.

Aaron Judge is on fire for the Yanks, showing us just how long the season can be. Judge getting booed in the Bronx feels like a long time ago!

Speaking of hot, the Cleveland Guardians retooled their offense. Thanks to a lock-down bullpen, new manager and power surge, the Guardians sport their best start in franchise history.

Inside Dish laments Ronald Acuña Jr.'s latest injury setback as another freak injury that robs one of the game's most exciting players of more time in his prime. Not apples to apples, but Ken sees parallels emerging between the Braves superstar and Mike Trout.

Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including outfielders possibly on the move this trade deadline, the relationship between American & Japanese reporters and how CJ Abrams is underrated.

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Who are the top 5 potential trade acquisitions to watch? FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal runs through his early list and then answers fan q’s about other stars who could be dealt.

Players include Pete Alonso, Jesus Luzardo, Mason Miller and some big names on the Astros and Blue Jays.

Ken also dives into his latest article on the Dodgers spending mad money this past offseason but still needing reinforcements by the trade deadline.

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Mike Trout tells FT how he tried to get Shohei to stay in Anaheim. The Angels superstar is missing his former MVP teammate but explains how he’s amping up his own game to make up the difference. 40+ steals again??

What happens when two GOATs put their heads together? Trout talks about what it’s been like to work with fellow GOAT Tiger Woods on their new golf course.

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(3:00) We start with a look at the Guardians grabbing the first game of a big series with Baltimore and a lot of hard contact off Trevor Rogers in his O's debut.

(13:16) Mike Trout is officially out for the season. Will this diagnosis lead to further problems?

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(24:37) MLB announced a notable change to the World Series schedule. Good or bad?

(27:33) Jorge Soler's back in ATL and the Braves might be heating up at a good time.

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Is this the last ride for Polar Bear in NYC? We ask the All-Star bopper about his free agent season, new Mets manager Carlos Mendoza and new teammate (former UF big bro) Harrison Bader. (top of show)

(12:55) All-Star Francisco Lindor talks perfect practice, clubhouse leadership and hypes a potentially underrated Mets lineup.

(27:35) First-time FT guest Brandon Nimmo shares his side of the Buck Showalter load management story. The Mets outfielder also tells us about the lil team party he organized, his teammate who is good at EVERYTHING & how did Nimmo get that shiner??

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Should the Blue Jays pack it in and start selling their stars? FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal asks q’s about his latest article on Toronto’s conundrum.

The Mets are back in the buying conversation. Ken has a solution that allows them to both buy and sell ;)

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Why does Ken think the Cubs should not sell yet but also wtf is wrong with this club?

Boston manager Alex Cora says the Sox should get greedy…Ken explains why this Sox team deserves a chance to chase success!

We also get to Shohei Ohtani’s legit MVP bid as just a DH.

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Why didn't the White Sox end up trading Garrett Crochet and were they really asking division rivals for more than non-division foes? FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal has answers for us and he also gets to his list of front office leaders on the hot seat.

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Also covered with Ken: Miami's obsession to be the Rays, potential contract extension candidates on the Orioles, Cleveland's transformation and Mike Trout's potential position change.

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Are the Tony Gwynn comparisons fair for current Padres contact king Luis Arráez? Tony Jr. drops insight, including the mentor they share and the number Luis was offered in Tony's honor.

What's up with the Padres right now and when are Machado and Tatis going to be themselves again?? 

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Are the Diamondbacks in an even better position to win a World Series this year? Reliever Paul Sewald lists the reasons why he sees more potential and he lays out his real take on losing the closer job for now.

Paul states the case for teammate Ketel Marte as NL MVP.

Former MVP Kris Bryant has had a sad second half of his career with Colorado. We ask Paul about his longtime Vegas buddy experiencing another lost season. 

We also get the background story on how Jason Kipnis was almost traded for Sewald in 2016!

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Did Skip Schumaker clean up an overlooked mess in the Marlins clubhouse? We play back the clip w/Jazz Chisholm blasting former teammates and then ask Miami Herald beat writer Jordan McPherson about the prior turmoil.

Jordan tells us about the former sizzle pitcher that’s lighting it up again in camp, a hitter trying to get his groove back and was Jesus Luzardo really on the trade block?

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Jonny Gomes thinks that the ABS challenge system is a necessity in the game and adds another layer to the story with check swings.

Alex Kirilloff had a weird week filled with poor communication that led him to the IL. Is this on him or the team? 

Can Yakkertech and Baseball Cloud lead to more Greg Maddux style pitchers in the future? We discuss developing arms using spin direction to change their arsenals responsibly.

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Ready for these 2017 Adam Lind stats with the Nationals? .303/.362/.513 good for a 122OPS+ and not one single call from a club for a Major League contract? 

We spent time at the ballpark with the current Jersey Shore BlueClaws hitting coach to look back at what happened and spin it forward to how he's shaping the next great Phillies players. The 200 homer club member has 3 key rules for his hitters!

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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How much have the Orioles been looking forward to this ongoing series against the Phillies juggernaut? O's starter Grayson Rodriguez checks in to hype it up.

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Also covered: most competitive teammate, manager Brandon Hyde's style, and throwing first pitch fastballs in every Big League start?! 

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Are team dinners responsible for the KC hot streak? Debate rages on about how much chemistry is impacting this run for the Royals and the two bats that are destroying the league. (10:49)

(2:18) Rafael Devers has a homerun in six straight games! We take a look at baseball history and see where he stacks up. Plus, are the Red Sox hitting their ceiling?

(27:00) Why was Astros starter Framber Valdez not on the same page with his catcher and should he have been removed before getting tattooed by the Angels? Strong catcher perspective from AJ & Kratz here.

(41:09) Yankees closer Clay Holmes has been on a heater but he's human...kinda. There's only one way to beat him right now.

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What's it like playing for energetic Angels skipper Ron Washington? Catcher Logan O'Hoppe lists some attributes that stand out, including notes in every player's locker.

Mike Trout is still a big contributor to the team right now but in a different role. O'Hoppe tells us what the GOAT is up to and also explains how unique it was to catch Shohei Ohtani last season.

O'Hoppe takes us inside his journal routine that helps him prep for games and why he is all-in on the one-knee catching setup.

Hosts: Jason Kipnis, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Are the Braves shook by the Phillies? Brad Rowland from Hammer Territory jumps in to talk ATL, including their missing firepower.

The Braves have a knack for reuniting with old flames when they get the chance. Who should fans be on the lookout for as buyers at the deadline?

Chris Sale has been a dominant lefty arm for ATL this season and is a legit Cy Young candidate. Is the next step to make sure he's rested enough for a postseason ride?

Hosts: Frazier, Kratz, Braun

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo dive into Pirates top prospect Paul Skenes debuting Saturday and his updated arsenal.

Willson Contreras has a fractured forearm. This injury comes alongside a handful of offensive issues and a general lack of production from Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado. Ken and Alanna break down what led to the Contreras injury and what the Cardinals might do to remedy their season.

Ken and Alanna trade thoughts on Houston's struggles and the surprises coming out of their bullpen. Can Alex Bregman pick it up in the middle of the season or is it time for the club to jump ship at the deadline? 

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When the Mariners told reliever Ryne Stanek that they dealt him to New York, he had an epic reply. The Mets reliever runs us through the hectic scamper to get to his new club.

Stanek gets into the downfall of being an opener earlier in his career and we ask him if the ballpark hitting woes are real in Seattle.

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Also, a deep dive into stadium mounds that rock and suck + there's a story to Ryne's name.

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Are the Rangers about to break up the band of champs? FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal covers a ton of trade topics, including fan questions about a weird Garrett Crochet trade idea and a Yankees-Cardinals deal scenario. 

What about acquisition plans for Cleveland over the next week?

We also quiz Ken on his latest opinion column that recommends the A's should trade super closer Mason Miller, the Tigers should hold Tarik Skubal and the Jays should deal Vladdy Jr.

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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts opens up about his team at this point in the season (06:30), the emergence of Miguel Rojas at shortstop, and Doc shares his thoughts on tired "Fire Dave Roberts" calls from social media.

Before Roberts joins, Alanna Rizzo and Clint Pasillas react to LA's thrilling walkoff win over the Diamondbacks and once again plead that the Dodgers get Teoscar Hernandez locked up to a contract extension. Plus, thoughts on Shohei Ohtani not participating in the Home Run Derby and more!

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Patrick Mooney swings by FT for a Cubs checkup, including another potential Pete Alonso trade pursuit. We also hit the Shōta Imanaga bargain and shaky defense.

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Did you know that Chris Getz and Jed Hoyer are kinda bffs now?! We start with that little storyline.

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Are the White Sox about to fire manager Pedro Grifol? FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal dives into his latest Sox article and also his report on the Padres pursuing Garrett Crochet. 

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The Astros just lost two vet starters for the rest of the season. Will they stay on their buying track at the deadline?

Luis Gil is having a stud rookie campaign. Do the Yankees need to manage his innings down the stretch?

Other topics: Will the Rockies sell some pieces and will MLB expansion lead to even more parity?

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Which team is facing the most pressure during this trade szn? ESPN's Tim Kurkjian hits the heat that some heavy hitters are feeling and also picks out the fringe Wild Card club that he thinks can make a run.

Teams covered here include the Astros, Blue Jays, Orioles, Dodgers, Mets, and Yankees.

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We start with historical perspective on the results living up to the Paul Skenes hype and how the Pirates should support that talent at the trade deadline.

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Charges were announced for Rays shortstop Wander Franco in the Dominican Republic. (02:18) We review the latest news and can't imagine seeing him in MLB ever again.

(06:16) The Rays traded Phil Maton to the Mets and Aaron Civale to the Brewers. We take a look at what they might do next and spend some time on the latest Yankees loss.

(09:27) Let's talk about the big NL series of the week. The Phillies destroyed the Dodgers to open the series, Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber returned and the Dodgers placed Tyler Glasnow on the IL with a minor back injury.

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(14:27) San Francisco's walkoff win felt like the beginning of the end of this Blue Jays winning window.

(17:55) Javy Baez took offense to getting plunked by the Guardians and the reply from Cleveland's broadcast crew was hilarious.

(21:31) Aaron Judge really got a Rays offer? And Pirates super rookie Paul Skenes has the ultimate respect for one of the game's great voices.

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Why would Detroit deal away Tarik Skubal to a club like Baltimore? We ask former Rockies GM and current MLB analyst Dan O'Dowd about the Cy Young contender and he also delivers a cold hard year that the White Sox will be good again.

Dan dissects the Cubs conundrum and explains why Erik Kratz's Phillies trade idea could disrupt a juggernaut.

BTW, does Colorado have a plan? Dan dishes tough love on what they should be doing in Denver to fix the club, including parting ways with their golden child.

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Mailbag time includes a destination suggestion for Jazz Chisholm, Royals needs and a potential trade scenario for the O's to add Garrett Crochet.

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Did you see Jack Flaherty mow down the Cardinals this past week? Stud starter Tarik Skubal describes the extra adrenaline he witnessed from Flaherty against the team that he spent most of his career with.

We ask Skubal about Pete Alonso being called out at home after it appeared that he had no path to the plate. Does the elite Tigers pitcher think the Automatic Ball Strike system would play well in the Bigs?

Also covered: Paul Skenes should develop in the Bigs, is it cool to send a message if your team keeps getting hit by pitches?

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo share stories of Willie Mays, whose legacy and impact were on full display at the Rickwood Field game.

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Jarren Duran and the Red Sox are surging. Is Duran smiling his way into the All-Star conversation?

Royce Lewis has a smile as big as Duran’s but does his damage with the long ball…what about his game reminds Ken of the Say Hey Kid?

The Rays are probably out of contention but they have plenty of starting pitching to deal at the deadline. Which arms are on the block in Tampa?

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Max Scherzer has waived his no-trade clause multiple times but he tells us it's not happening this year. We dive into the improving state of the 2024 Rangers with Mad Max, including a check on his own health status.

What does Max think about the struggling starters who signed late? His solution is simple but pointed and involves “trickle down trickle up economics”.

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What's the latest on the quest to solve the arm injury epidemic? Max shares info about his conversations about MLB's emerging plan to fix the baseballs.

Mad Max calls out the biggest problems with this solution and reveals just how far the league is from having answers!!

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Does an owner or GM notify players about the direction of the franchise? The question is sparked by Mets owner Steve Cohen hinting at upcoming trades on social media. 

We get Lance’s take on the state of the Cardinals, including the devastating recent Willson Contreras injury.
Lynn details the evolution of his relationship with catchers since he now presses buttons to call his own pitches.
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The Nationals hammered Carlos Rodon and they win the rubber match of the set against the Yankees. Ugly clutch stats in the series for the Yanks but also a positive sign to see the Jazz Chisholm trade continue to deliver.

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The Dump Deadline is almost here and the Giants are currently leading the charge with a reliever who could be very valuable to a World Series contender.

Dreams came true in LA for Shohei Ohtani and Decoy displaying their perfection.

Corbin Carroll looks back for the Diamondbacks after his monster night. Are the D'Backs about to make another October run?

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Interesting player perspective about Triston Casas doing shirtless stuff on the field before the game.

The Braves are back on track. Are the Wild Card clubs better than the division leaders?

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A very rare glimpse of the emotions of a player right after being cut. The White Sox designated Kevin Pillar for assignment on Friday and he joined us right after learning about the news.

Pillar delivers his thoughts on what's gone wrong with the Southsiders and how it's changing. What's the difference between this organization and his prior club, the Atlanta Braves? 

What did manager Pedro Grifol tell him about the 2023 Sox when he signed there? Did Pillar help change the culture during his time with the club in spring training and April? What was it like to see some of the injury agony that the Sox core has experienced?

Hosts: Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun

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Why was getting optioned last year the best thing for Grayson Rodriguez?! The O's flamethrower details changes that made him better than ever and points out why the AAA Tides are EVEN BETTER than the video game numbers they're posting.

Grayson talks about Adley Rutschman's hidden talent, pitchers he idolized, meeting new Orioles ownership, and the team's best SMACK talker! 

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New Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins tells us about the cold reception he expects to get when he returns to Philadelphia and why he's cool with it.

We start with more details on his beef with Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil and why he felt he did nothing wrong.

Hoskins walks us through the free agency slog and we ask about the Cubs rumors. Also, did the Brewers notify him that they'd likely be trading Corbin Burnes?

Rhys is from Sacramento, so he's got bittersweet thoughts on the A's relocating.

Also covered: rookie Jackson Chourio's talent, new skipper Pat Murphy's style, connecting with the community

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We have a trade! After being DFA’d by the Blue Jays, Cavan Biggio heads to the Dodgers. We dive into his new role with FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal and discuss how it will affect Gavin Lux (31:43)

(12:05) A standing ovation on the road? Paul Skenes was treated kindly by Cardinals fans as he left the mound in the 7th.

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(24:03) Do the Red Sox only have a 20-1 chance to win a World Series every year? Owner John Henry seems to think so. Alanna, Erik and AJ cover Henry’s comments of crying poor and how Sox fans expect too much.

Also covered: Can anyone catch the Yankees in the AL (28:08), Michael Lorenzen's determination (35:53) and a PSA to avoid getting tased (49:48). 

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Is there still a place for "sending a message" in baseball? We ask Rangers catcher Jonah Heim about it, which includes a specific ask about bat flips.

We also cover the state of the strike zone and the infamous missed foul tip call in the beginning of the season.

Heim uses a great analogy to describe how taxing the playoff run was for him last year.

Also covered: Heim's daily schedule, Wyatt Langford's singing woes, Mike Maddux meetings, Bruce Bochy's one emotion & catching a stud pitching staff.

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Was it weird to see so many Phillies ending up as Orioles around the trade deadline? O's flamethrower Grayson Rodriguez is back with reaction to former teammate Austin Hays calling Philly an upgrade over Baltimore.

Grayson delivers play-by-play on rookie Jackson Holliday's memorable first Big League homer and also gets into some baseball lifestyle q's at the finish line.

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(03:58) Not only is Mookie Betts back from the IL but the Dodgers decided to end the shortstop experiment for now. Thoughts?

(11:48) The Pirates got smacked this weekend. Are they done?

(14:20) The D'backs are the hottest team in baseball right now.

(20:03) Was it wise for the Giants to option now former closer Camilo Doval?

(25:02) Fan q's about injury prevention and a shoutout to some fire Brewers pitching reinforcements.

(27:43) Did Sunday's Padres-Marlins non-homer call expose a much-needed rule change?

(32:48) Weeds: Fans on field (SF & CHC)

(42:42) Are the Braves OK?

(45:32) Injuries Suck: Great news on Trevor Story & a crushing blow to the Twins with Joe Ryan's injury.

(48:26) SLAP!

Hosts: AJ, Kratz, Braun

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The wild 3-team deal was unfolding during FT and we get takes from The Athletic's Jim Bowden and FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal on the Dodgers adding Tommy Edman and Michael Kopech, the Cardinals getting both Erik Fedde and Tommy Pham, and the White Sox scooping up prospects.

(25:04) Ken Rosenthal also covers the Tanner Scott market, the buzz around the Yankees, Snell, the Rangers, Guardians, Braves, Mariners and more!

Bowden and Ken both deliver their thoughts on the aftermath from Garrett Crochet requesting a contract extension to pitch in October. Bowden also gets to the Jack Flaherty market and slams the idea of the Giants trading Blake Snell after loading up in the offseason.

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(15:01) We cover the last Big League pieces of that big trade puzzle with thoughts on Tommy Pham rejoining the Cardinals and Michael Kopech's potential with the Dodgers.

(35:45) We cover Jack Flaherty's situation and AJ unveils the reason why Randy Arozarena had permission from the Mariners to hang out with Rays fans before departing the club.

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Hosts: AJ, Kratz, Braun

Jordan Hicks hasn't been a full-time starting pitcher before...so what's the plan with his innings? We ask NBC's Alex Pavlovic about Hicks and Kyle Harrison + the looming returns of Alex Cobb and Robbie Ray.

Manager Bob Melvin replaced Gabe Kapler and the two skippers are VERY different. We ask Pavlovic to dive into the details of the change.

Also covered: super prospect Reggie Crawford, Luis Matos/Marco Luciano progress and Blake Snell's late arrival.

Disclaimer: this convo happened on Thursday aka before they got blitzed 17-1 by the D'Backs on Friday night

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Should Paul Skenes make the NL All-Star team if he keeps this up? Debate rages on after he beat the Dodgers and of course we dropped a deep dive analysis on the elite Skenes v. Ohtani AND Aroldis Chapman v. Ohtani matchups (03:07).

(15:18) The Phillies are rolling into London after a prove-it series v. Milwaukee. Is this starting rotation historically special?

(21:15) The Yankees still own the Twins and look out for the Reds! Use code FOUL for $20 off your first SeatGeek order. https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/FOUL

(24:10) Ump show: Did Cubs nice guy Nico Hoerner really deserve to get booted from a big rivalry game?

(36:12) Better than box scores: epic first homer celly from Justyn-Henry Malloy's parents, Luis Severino is dealing, Elly De La Cruz jump throw was WOAH!

Hosts: Jason Kipnis, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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New hot rivalry alert! It looks like the Nationals took Jurickson Profar’s walkoff bomb personal. Strong words from FT here about who was being soft. (00:40 seconds in)

(12:43) Wednesday game previews include Luis Gil’s first Subway Series start and Dylan Cease facing the Nats after all the drama last night. Use code FOUL for $20 off your first SeatGeek order. https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK

(16:01) After a solid first start, Gerrit Cole got roughed up by the Mets. Is he hurt?

(20:41) Get off the Gleyber Torres lack of hustle train!

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(29:02) Vladimir Guerrero Jr. said he would NEVER play for the Yankees. Now “it’s just a business”. What made him change his mind?

(40:04) Why did Trevor May retire?

Hosts: Trevor May, AJ, Kratz, Braun

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Ronald Acuña Jr. didn't know about a team record he broke and Ken Rosenthal tells us how it's not the media's job!

What's wrong with the Astros? Ken dives into Jose Abreu's plunge being a part of their fall and tell us why he's expecting bouncebacks from Paul Goldschmidt and Blake Snell.

Ken turns the tables and asks AJ if he'd manage the White Sox right now!

Also covered: Daulton Varsho shining with the Blue Jays, Mets pros/cons and Ken's bet that Juan Soto gets more present-day money than Shohei Ohtani!

Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun

Fair Territory w/Ken and Alanna Rizzo is back on Thursday LIVE at 12:30p ET on the FT Network

Wall Street Journal reporter Lindsey Adler joins FT after breaking the MLB gambling story on Tucupita Marcano with her colleague Jared Diamond. She walks us through some of the finer points…

Marcano is banned from MLB but the league had these bets flagged for months. Why were they sitting on it and what does the process for release look like?

We also ask Adler MLB closing the case of the Ippei Mizuhara scandal. Is it just a coincidence that all of the gambling dropped at once? 

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Hosts: Kratz, Frazier, Braun

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What did the A's tell players about their ongoing relocation mess? We ask vet starter Ross Stripling about the narratives surrounding the relocation.

Chicken Strip guides us through the shock factor of when he got traded from the Giants to the A's and the positive part about the move.

New FT host Trevor May can relate to Strip's elder statesman status in Oakland and TMay asks Ross about his new DEATHBALL pitch that might make him a strikeout machine!

Host lineup: Trevor May, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Ronald Acuña Jr. will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL. How can the Braves recover and what will their outfield look like without the 2023 NL MVP? 

Let's talk trade deadline needs and is another division title overrated for ATL? 

Dave throws in a classic story about Ángel Hernández making it all about himself.

Hosts: Braun, AJ, Kratz

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Dodgers All-Star catcher Will Smith joins Alanna Rizzo and Clint Pasillas on Dodgers Territory to talk about his massive 10-year contract extension! Smith also gets into working with LA's starting staff, including prized offseason acquisition Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

Alanna and Clint go behind the seams with the latest on injured pitcher Walker Buehler's comeback path. They also cover the Mookie Betts sizzling start to the 2024 season.

Dodgers Territory streams Mondays & Thursdays LIVE at 3p ET/12p PT all season long on the FT YouTube Channel :)