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We have to give more praise to Padres catcher Rodolfo Duran's journey. (top of show) 

(5:25) A tough blow for the Braves as catcher Drake Baldwin is headed to the IL with a strained right oblique. Are they still in command of the division?

(13:29) Yankees starter Gerrit Cole could be making his MLB return sooner than expected. 

(15:17) The "Tarps Off" trend is taking over MLB and some fans at The Trop got in on the craze last night.

(17:02) The Padres kicked off the Dodgers series on a high note in a classic pitchers duel between Michael King and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. How much of a threat are the Pads to win the NL West?

(27:28) This one hurt. A's pitcher J.T. Ginn had a no-hitter running into the ninth inning. He ended up with the loss.

(31:04) Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony suffered a setback on his wrist injury during his first time swinging a bat.

(33:49) Funny interaction between umpire Laz Diaz and Salvador Perez after Perez challenged back-to-back pitches.

(36:38) Cash is going both ways in the Eric Lauer deal with the Dodgers. It's a weird one.

(39:23) Blue Jays pitcher Adam Macko made his MLB debut yesterday and he was on another planet the whole night.

(41:25) The Brewers got to the Cubs yesterday and of course Pat Murphy had a viral postgame quote.

(45:30) In addition to demoting Royce Lewis, the Twins placed Ryan Jeffers on the IL.

(48:01) The NHL stripped a draft pick from the Las Vegas Golden Knights. Scott has some thoughts.

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Rule change ideas were thrown to The Athletic's Stephen Nesbitt , who joined us to share some wild ideas.

(18:19) Jhostynxon García, AKA “The Password”, is reportedly being called up by the Pirates. Baseball America's JJ Cooper breaks it down.

(21:09) How would you critique your favorite team up to this point in the season? We react to some of your entertaining replies.

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The Mets took the Subway Series, but lost Clay Holmes for a significant stretch. SNY MLB Insider Chelsea Janes joins to discuss the clubhouse vibes and Francisco Lindor's slow start.

(9:51) She also dives into the Yankees' bullpen issues and whether time is running out on Mike Elias and the Orioles.

Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun

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Cardinals manager Oli Marmol turned a viral shirtless fan moment into an unforgettable Busch Stadium scene. (top of show)

(4:00) The White Sox edged the Cubs, and it was everything a rivalry series should be. 

(14:36) The Padres swept the Mariners. What did we learn?

(17:06) Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz has been connected to an illegal cockfighting operation in Puerto Rico.

(29:00) The Phillies are on FIRE right now!

(30:38) Weekend injury report is LONG: Dodgers pitchers Blake Snell and Brusdar Graterol, Blue Jays starter José Berríos, Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story, Yankees ace Max Fried, Astros second baseman Jose Altuve, Rangers shortstop Corey Seager, Rockies pitcher Chase Dollander, and Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos.

(49:15) The Mariners have called up their newly rich prospect Colt Emerson to handle third base in Brendan Donovan's absence.

(51:50) Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday is back and Gio Urshela announced his retirement.

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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal previews this week's Dodgers-Padres clash. (Top of show)

(6:20) Mariners prospect Colt Emerson makes his MLB debut, and looks like he's here to stay.

(7:37) Kyle Schwarber powers the Phillies past the Pirates.

(8:50) The White Sox take the Crosstown Classic rivalry series against the Cubs.

(10:26) Inside Dish breaks down the Mets' Subway Series win, plus Ken's latest column on Bo Bichette's early-season struggles.

(22:03) Grillin' Ken answers your live questions. Ask in the chat!

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Former Cubs star Ben Zobrist joins Father-Son duo Tim and Jeff Kurkjian on Is This A Great Game Or What? to talk about thriving under pressure: on the field and in life.

(18:08) What was it like playing for Joe Maddon for two different teams, multiple World Series runs (including the historic one with the Cubs) and we hit Zobrist's his final game.

(27:52) His new book, Prepare for the Pressure, releases July 7 and is available for pre-order wherever books are sold. In it, Ben shares nine transformative principles to help you rise to any occasion, on or off the field.

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MLB legend, 354 game winner, 11-time All-Star, 2-time World Series champ, 7-time Cy Young Award winner -- the great Roger Clemens joins Karl Ravech and Justin Musil today on Dirt From The Dugout!

"The Rocket" opens up about his early baseball days and how he worked his way to becoming one of the best pitchers of all time. Clemens shares stories from his playing days, including his iconic 20-strikeout game and how it almost didn't happen. He also dishes out advice for young pitchers today and much more.

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MLB veteran of 16 seasons and Team USA manager Mark DeRosa joins Karl Ravech and Justin Musil on episode 1 of Dirt From The Dugout!

DeRo shares his experience playing baseball as a youth, his father's impact on his growth and career, and his biggest and best advice for young players and the parents of those players. He also opens up on his time as the manager of Team USA in the WBC and some of the controversies he endured this past spring.

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The best closer on the planet is superstitious! Padres closer Mason Miller joined Friar Territory with Darren Smith and Marty Caswell to drop his thoughts on his superstitions, ABS challenges and how often he pays attention to how hard he's throwing.

(8:48) Mason also discusses his recent sponsorship with Dexcom, which creates glucose monitoring devices for people living with diabetes, and why it's so important for him to be a role model to children living with this disease. 

(24:00) Giants utility player Casey Schmidt joined Splash Hit Territory with FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser to discuss adapting to the DH role, ordering equipment off the internet, SF’s improved play and outfielder celebrations.

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To address their defensive struggles, Nationals manager Blake Butera had his players work on fundamentals for a long time this week.

(9:45) Fresh off a new nickname from Vinnie Pasquantino, Kris Bubic breaks down his slider, ABS with Salvador Perez, and Seth Lugo's run.

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

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal joins FT for the Inside Scoop. He discusses some key roster decisions the Mariners might have to make, Elly De La Cruz rising on defense and an untold note about the Braves wanting Anthony Rizzo before the Matt Olson trade.

(15:57) It's the North Side against the South Side this weekend! ESPN's Jesse Rogers hopped on to preview the battle of Chicago. Are the White Sox for real? What about Munetaka Murakami's surge? And how aggressive will the Cubs be with trades?

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Katie Woo

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Dodgers Territory co-host Katie Woo makes her FT hosting debut! It's MLB Rivalry Weekend! (top of show)

(03:53) Are the Phillies back? They've been on a tear lately. Can they still make a serious run at the division title? Plus, are the Pirates for real this year?

(16:19) The Orioles are in a skid, but Rico Garcia has arrived!

(17:59) Which emerging New York ace are you taking: Cam Schlittler or Nolan McLean?

(20:25) Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg is headed for elbow surgery and is out for the season.

(22:51) There's always that one pitcher who gives hitters fits. Fun article about this that we hit on.

(31:07) Reds outfielder JJ Bleday is making noise.

(33:40) Watch out! Tarik Skubal is already playing catch, barely a week out of surgery.

(36:13) The Mets had a week.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Katie Woo

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FT Insider Robert Murray joins the show for an early look at trade names generating buzz. Robert also discusses the Braves' incredible start, Chris Getz's work rebuilding the White Sox and his column on the CBA meetings.

(17:03) Could we see Mike Trout play in another uniform this year? One rumor popped up but it seems silly. Also, there was some viral back and forth about the Marlins' failed pursuit of Albert Pujols 15 years ago.

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He’s the new Braves reporter for The Athletic. Jesús Cano joined FT to talk about what he's observed from one of the hottest teams in baseball and how they can keep the momentum going.

(15:10) Braves manager Walt Weiss’ personality has had a HUGE influence in the team’s performance.

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Ken Rosenthal and Scott Braun open Fair Territory discussing the latest injury news surrounding Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, Yankees pitcher Max Fried, and the Mets' battered lineup. (top of show)

(9:13) The hosts debate the three-horse race for the NL's best pitcher, weighing Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani against Pirates ace Paul Skenes and Brewers flamethrower Jacob Misiorowski.

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(14:59) Ken and Scott hand out their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

(21:50) Ken answers your Grillin' Ken questions, including whether the White Sox are buyers, if Bryce Elder is legit, what's next for Jazz Chisholm Jr., and more.

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Twin Cities Territory host Tyler Duffey joined his show from a car on his way to pitch in the Mexican League. (top of show) It sparks a debate about AJ's sprint speed.

(11:04) Shohei Ohtani does it again, lowering his ERA to 0.82 with another dominant outing. He's got company in the NL.

(20:20) Marlins rookie Robby Snelling is headed to the IL and it might be bad.

(23:02) Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. reached 900 career strikeouts and had a humbling reply about it.

(25:27) Some Twins news: Zebby Matthews is back up and the team optioned Matt Wallner.

(28:06) The Phillies have been rolling, but still find themselves well back in the NL East.

(30:41) For the first time in his career, Cal Raleigh heads to the IL with a right oblique strain.

(39:20) Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez had knee surgery on a torn meniscus. It's gonna be a while.

(44:43) Yankees starter Max Fried left the game yesterday with elbow soreness.

(46:57) Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski is NASTY.

(49:47) Huge win for the Blue Jays with the help of a Daulton Varsho grand slam. Plus, Dodgers Territory host Katie Woo will be making her FT hosting debut on Friday!

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Legendary writer/reporter Tom Verducci joins FT to share stories about the late Bobby Cox, analyze the new strike zone in the ABS era, comp Paul Skenes to Dwight Gooden and detail Cody Bellinger's breaking ball bashing evolution.

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(18:17) The Athletic's Owen Poindexter joins FT for fantasy baseball talk! Which players should you buy, sell, or hold right now?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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FT Resident GM Jim Bowden joins FT to address growing concerns around a potential MLB lockout and why he believes the sport doesn't need much fixing.

JB also shares his thoughts on Fernando Tatis Jr.'s current power profile, why the Reds need to do everything they can to lock up Elly De La Cruz long term, and why the Giants may have won the Patrick Bailey trade.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Erik Kratz received a lot of attention on social media for his Fernando Tatis Jr. comment yesterday. (top of show) We dive deeper.

(8:28) Just a reminder that Paul Skenes is REALLY good at baseball.

(18:52) Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe made his season debut today.

(21:32) Don Mattingly is turning the Phillies around this season and FAST.

(23:52) Billionaire attorney John Morgan plans to meet with the Rays to discuss relocating the team to Orlando if a stadium deal falls through in Tampa.

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(26:15) Logan Gilbert told Cal Raleigh to shower in full uniform to try to break out of his slump...and it worked.

(32:42) Should Shohei Ohtani be working more outdoors?

(35:17) Twins starter Bailey Ober chucked a complete game shutout.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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The newest host on the Foul Territory Network, Brady Farkas, joins FT to introduce his show, Refuse to Lose Territory (pod link) and talk Mariners. He discusses the pressure the team faces after the Seahawks' Super Bowl win, Cal Raleigh's slow start, Luis Castillo's stumble, and the likelihood of Julio Rodríguez winning an MVP someday.

(18:00) Katie Woo of Dodgers Territory makes an appearance on FT and dives into Shohei Ohtani's offensive struggles, Roki Sasaki's development, and Dalton Rushing's newfound villain role.

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Ken Rosenthal joins FT to elaborate on his latest article about Buster Posey and the direction of the Giants. Ken also discusses the Mets' decision to call up top prospect A.J. Ewing and injury updates.

(19:38) The FT crew looks at a few teams that could be open for selling if they crumble. Could the Giants, Tigers, Astros, Mets and others add some big value to the trade market?

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Welcome Refuse to Lose Territory to the Foul Territory Network! Our latest show covers the Seattle Mariners. (top of show)

(2:51) We've seen a handful of big-time players off to slow starts like Fernando Tatis Jr., Bo Bichette and Cal Raleigh. Who is going to turn it up?

(20:00) Looks like spending more money doesn't mean you'll have success, as the Rays currently have the second-best record and the Mets are miserable.

(21:40) The Mets are calling up top prospect A.J. Ewing to try and spark the team. Who is he and will he save them?

(28:52) Carlos Correa is in good spirits after surgery, but the Astros might be cooked this season.

(31:20) Addison Barger's elbow has no structural damage so that may be a good sign. On the Eric Lauer front, it seems the Blue Jays are saying it was off the results when it came to the decision to DFA him.

(34:09) Evan Drellich reports that the league and the MLBPA are beginning labor negotiations. But are they really?

(37:03) The Braves lost Sean Murphy to the IL and are calling up Sandy León.

Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun

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The Mets are once again in the spotlight. Was there drama between David Stearns and Pete Alonso? Plus, could they trade Freddy Peralta at the deadline if their miserable starts bleeds longer?

(8:57) Friar Territory host Marty Caswell joined FT to tell us how the Padres are winning without much of a lineup spark. Does the club have a new identity?

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Legendary Braves manager Bobby Cox passed away over the weekend. AJ recaps his time with him in the organization.

(2:55) Braves Hall of Famer and former pitching coach Leo Mazzone calls in to discuss the legacy of Bobby Cox and the lasting impact he had on generations of Braves players. The stories are SO good.

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AJ called Mets-Diamondbacks this weekend in Arizona and has the inside word on where both teams are at right now. (top of pod)

(6:31) The Giants traded Gold Glove catcher Patrick Bailey to the Guardians. BIG deep dive here on the deal.

(25:17) The Reds snapped an eight-game losing streak over the weekend.

(26:54) The Braves made a statement, taking the series against the back-to-back World Series champs.

(40:07) We have injury updates on Tigers slugger Kerry Carpenter and starter Justin Verlander, plus the latest on injured Royals starter Cole Ragans.

(41:49) Maybe Trea Turner doesn't need to take as many swings before games after all.

(43:39) The Red Sox are hiring a Minor League Seasonal Assistant Athletic Trainer for the remainder of the 2026 season. How much do you think this gig pays?

(46:04) The Cubs are HOT right now and Jacob Misiorowski was electric in the Brewers sweep over the Yankees.

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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal unpacks the Braves taking 2 of 3 in LA this weekend. They host the Cubs in a 3-game set beginning Tuesday. (Top of show)

(2:10) The Brewers swept the Yankees, giving the Rays the AL East top spot. 

(7:12) The Mets have the NL’s worst record. History suggests it’s not over yet! 

(11:44) Inside Dish digs into Giants executive Buster Posey’s “subtraction by addition” moves. Notably, trading Patrick Bailey to the Guardians is atop the list.

(21:21) Grillin’ Ken answers your live questions: if trades will happen sooner than the Trade Deadline this year, if the Braves are the best team in baseball, and if David Stearns could lose his job if the Mets lose 90+ games.

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Wall Street Journal sports reporter Jared Diamond stopped by FT to unpack the historically high walk rate that is developing under the ABS Challenge System.

(9:19) Jared makes the case for the Brewers defying the metrics and shares the story behind his column paying tribute to the late Ted Turner.

Hosts: Whit Merrifield, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Dirt from the Dugout host and ESPN broadcaster Karl Ravech hopped on FT to talk about his new show, whether college baseball could become the new pipeline replacing MiLB and if the MLB Draft should be in Omaha.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Baseball America Editor-in-Chief JJ Cooper joins FT to guide us through the fresh Top 100 prospects update and who could be next to get promoted.

(16:03) JJ tells us more about the Marlins pitching development, include Robby Snelling's call to the show.

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He’s one of the best personalities in baseball. Marlins reliever Tyler Phillips joined us on FT to break down prospect Joe Mack's recent call-up to the big leagues and what fans should expect from the young catcher going forward.

Phillips also weighed in on calling pitches from the dugout, offered his take on why save numbers are trending down across the league, and pitched a few creative ideas for a new entrance.

(15:35) Sarah Edwards has lived an incredible journey across baseball and softball both as a player and a coach. She joined us to share her story.

Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Whit Merrifield, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Banning the infield shift didn't bring base hits back into the game. (top of pod) Is it still a success?

(13:13) FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal joins for the Inside Scoop and his thoughts on the Yankees calling up Spencer Jones. Ken also hits his column on the Rays feeling at home at the Trop, touched on the Cubs hot streak and the recovery timetable for Tarik Skubal.

Hosts: Whit Merrifield, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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It's one of the most anticipated series of the season. We're previewing Braves-Dodgers. (Top of show)

(14:01) The Reds couldn't get out of Chicago fast enough.

(15:38) Injury news out of Kansas City: Cole Ragans has been diagnosed with VEO and Carlos Estévez is dealing with a rotator cuff strain.

(17:20) The Yankees are calling up outfielder Spencer Jones. We break down what to expect from him at the big league level.

(26:59) The Red Sox placec Roman Anthony on the 10-day IL.

(29:43) Padres catcher Luis Campusano heads to the IL with a fractured toe. 

(32:22) Royce Lewis opens up about his uncertainty surrounding his future with the Twins.

(35:00) Happy Mother's Day to the whole FT family!

Hosts: Whit Merrifield, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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How much chaos is Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm experiencing with this lawsuit against his parents? The Athletic's Charlotte Varnes joined FT to break down the legal proceedings and how much it might be impacting his on-field performance.

(15:22) Charlotte also digs into the recent turnaround for Philly and what Don Mattingly has been like as manager.

(21:43) Scott and AJ go through the latest data from fan analysis online where teams were ranked by politeness, optimism, and more.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo debate which surging team is baseball’s hottest: the Cubs, Rays, Braves or other! (Top of show)

(5:22) The hosts look ahead to this weekend’s heavyweight series in LA between the Braves and Dodgers.

(7:33) The Astros got hit with a devastating injury to Carlos Correa, which headlines this week’s key setbacks.

(12:09) Ken and Alanna take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including Cubs luck, Yordan Alvarez's future, Ken's ABS opinion, expansion cities, and the White Sox postseason path.

(18:44) Hear who the hosts crown as Dude and Dork of the Week.

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Framber Valdez received a six-game suspension for intentionally throwing at Trevor Story and it was later reduced to five. Was that enough? (Top of show)

(3:10) The Rays are turning heads again. How sustainable is this run, and do they have what it takes to compete in a loaded AL East?

(18:55) Baseball viewership is on the rise!

(20:39) Cubs All-Star pitcher Matthew Boyd is headed for knee surgery. He sustained the injury while playing with his kids.

(28:56) Former A’s owner Lew Wolff is blaming the Giants for the team’s relocation?!

(38:10) Angels pitcher Alek Manoah was asked if he was willing to do bullpen work, and his quote was…interesting. Plus, Bobby Witt visited an elementary school and their reactions were priceless.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Former MLB manager Joe Maddon hopped on FT to share his thoughts on how the Dodgers are managing Shohei Ohtani’s usage in this quest for a Cy Young and another title.

Maddon also weighs in on the Framber Valdez-Trevor Story situation, where he'd like to see Mike Trout land, Tony Vitello's adjustment to MLB-level play, and the recent wave of manager firings.\

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Alanna Rizzo

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The Orioles have had a meh start to the season. Birdland Territory host Tim Barbalace tells us what the problem is and talks us through Jordan Westburg’s setback.

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(20:38) Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson drops intel on the benches-clearing incident started up by Framber Valdez and Trevor Story. Tork also reacts to the latest news on Tarik Skubal and talks up rookie star Kevin McGonigle.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Alanna Rizzo

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Astros All-Star Carlos Correa is headed for season-ending surgery after tearing a tendon in his left ankle. (top of show) What's next for Houston?

(12:20) Benches cleared in the Red Sox-Tigers game after Framber Valdez hit Trevor Story. Was it intentional?

(22:54) Injury updates galore: Reds closer Emilio Pagán, Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff, and Blue Jays SPs Max Scherzer, Shane Bieber, and José Berríos.

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(37:51) Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo says he believes the Mets' decision to trade him was strictly a baseball move.

(44:09) Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow exited early today with back pain. Plus, Dolphins QB Malik Willis took a tumble while throwing out the first pitch.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Alanna Rizzo

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Pirates hitting coach Matt Hague joins FT to talk about the strong start to the season. He discussed Oneil Cruz's adjustments at the plate, what it's like coaching Konnor Griffin, and how he handles being a hitting coach in today's data era.

Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal stops by to jump into the Tarik Skubal news. He also discussed Philly's improvement since Don Mattingly took over, some extension thoughts on Drake Baldwin and Sal Stewart, and what the Marlins plan to do with Sandy Alcantara.

(19:08) Sox Machine writer James Fegan checks in with FT to talk through the thought of the White Sox being a playoff contender. He also breaks down the bullpen and compares Munetaka Murakami's signing to winning the lottery!

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(3:03) AJ and Kratz share their power rankings after the first month of the season. Can you guess which host has the White Sox in his top 10?

(15:51) Randal Grichuk signs with the Southsiders.

(17:29) Jonah Heim heads to the A's. Small moves that can have an impact.

(20:14) Bryce Eldridge is "feeling sexy" at the plate. Is there a new nickname in his future?

(22:40) Roman Anthony and the Red Sox have had a tough start to season, and now Anthony is visiting a hand specialist after coming out early on Monday.

(26:58) Has Tarik Skubal thrown his final pitch as a Tiger?

(31:57) The Angels have the worst record in baseball, but the crew isn't really surprised.

(34:47) Injury updates: Angel Zerpa is done for the season (elbow surgery) and Steven Matz was placed on the 15-day IL with his elbow barking.

Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun

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Willson Contreras dropped some viral comments after a rough weekend and Tim Healey of the Boston Globe was in the room for it. Was he taking a shot at Alex Cora and another one at the rookies in the lineup?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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The Giants are STRUGGLING right now. SF Chronicle senior reporter Susan Slusser joins FT to analyze the power outage and the rookie callup they're hoping will change that.

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(15:34) A rough injury roundup: Ronald Acuña Jr. is dealing with a hamstring strain, Ryan Helsley is on the shelf, Ronnie Mauricio fractured his thumb, Ryan Pepiot is done for the season, and Yusei Kikuchi is the latest to go down.

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A tribute to legendary Yankees broadcaster John Sterling. RIP (top of show)

(8:03) The Yankees optioned shortstop Anthony Volpe to Triple-A instead of calling him up from his rehab assignment. Also, what's going on in with the Orioles?

(23:39) Yankees rookie Elmer Rodriguez had two cousins finish 1-2 in the Kentucky Derby.

(25:17) Breaking News: 2x Cy Young dude Tarik Skubal is undergoing surgery to remove loose bodies in his elbow. Injury Territory host Will Carroll hopped on to evaluate the injury.

(30:53) Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle is absolutely raking with runners in scoring position this season.

(32:45) The Mets and catcher Luis Torrens agreed to a two-year extension.

(35:39) Weekend headlines: The White Sox have some hope with Munetaka Murakami continuing to mash, the Pirates are staying strong in a tough NL Central, and the Royals swept the Mariners.

(44:32) The Marlins have called up top catching prospect Joe Mack. 

(47:24) Rockies starter Chase Dollander has been on a roll, but they might have killed his momentum.

(50:08) Some fun to close it out: Kazuma Okamoto should be eating quesadillas prior to every game and the Brewers put their logo up to patch up potholes. Plus, more tributes to John Sterling.

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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal begins the show remembering the late John Sterling, the longtime Yankees broadcaster. (Top of show)

(1:38) Ken begins The Lede discussing how the Orioles and Giants road struggles are fueling their slips away from contention. 

(3:32) The Yankees made an obvious choice to option Anthony Volpe to Triple-A.

(6:41) There’s a new crop of key names facing injuries (Ronald Acuña Jr, Joe Ryan, Ranger Suárez, Cal Raleigh)

(10:14) Inside Dish unpacks Cardinals POBO Chaim Bloom retooling another franchise towards contention.

(20:09) Grillin’ Ken answers your live questions, including Rays love, if it's finally time for the Angels to deal Trout, and if the Mets or Giants are more likely to escape the cellar.

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Legendary broadcaster Joe Buck joined Tim and Jeff Kurkjian on Is This A Great Game, Or What? to talk about his enshrinement into Cooperstown, what to expect on ESPN's Jeopardy, and share incredible stories from throughout his baseball career.

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Host of the “Holding Kourt” podcast and wife of Justin Turner, Kourtney Turner, joined FT to discuss her husband’s decision to play in a different country and how she’s adapting to him being away. She also goes into how she started her podcast and what the goal of their foundation is.

(15:49) As MLB bullpens keep evolving, is the sport devaluing the save stat?

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Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer joined Tim and Jeff Kurkjian on Is This A Great Game, Or What? to share his bold idea for increasing the value of starting pitchers, his touching story about his daughter's letter to the Blue Jays, and Buck Showalter stories.

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Is Mason Miller on pace to be the greatest closer ever? The Athletic’s Jayson Stark breaks down how insane Mason Miller is and where he could rank among all-time closers in MLB history. He also talked about the vibes in Philadelphia after Rob Thomson’s firing.

(16:25) The A’s have been a surprising team this year. A’s radio broadcaster Ken Korach discusses what’s working so well and how Brent Rooker is leading by example.

Hosts: Frazier, Kratz, Braun

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Mets announcing publicly that they are backing manager Carlos Mendoza. Could a change still happen if they continue to struggle?

(7:22) Ken also breaks down his article on how the Cubs are scoring more by swinging less. And we ask him if the A’s can sustain this pace, and what’s working well for the Cardinals.

(18:35) Let’s go over some MLB players who needed second jobs to make ends meet in order to make the big leagues. Kratz has his own personal stories.

Hosts: Frazier, Kratz, Braun

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