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Did the Devers trade just open up the DH spot for the AL All-Star team? Leading candidate Ryan O’Hearn reacts to the trade trade and also answers trade rumor questions about himself.

Why have the O’s been on a better run lately? What are the differences between interim manager Tony Mansolino and former skipper Brandon Hyde?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Cal Raleigh love at the top. (Top of show)

(3:05) The Giants went ALL OUT for Rafael Devers upon arrival. Are they relevant again?

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(13:08) Boston has been mid for a while now.

(17:06) The Yankees scoring woes continue. 

(19:47) The Rays might have a new owner soon. Will it happen and will they stay in Tampa? 

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(28:42) The Rockies are getting better!

(32:51) Phillies manager Rob Thomson sat Nick Castellanos after an inappropriate remark. What did Nick say? 

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(45:05) Josh Naylor and Andres Giménez showed true friendship for Myles Straw. 

(46:37) The Padres and Dodgers have BEEF! We go through the plunking, including Shohei Ohtani being thrown at intentionally.

(55:36) Quick hits: The Acuna bros faced off and the Braves stunned the Mets. Jurickson Profar returns soon and the Blue Jays are catching up to the Yanks.

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(58:54) Ben Rice is catching tonight. 

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal reacts to David Ortiz’s comments on the Rafael Devers trade and the front office press conference that followed it.

Ken also discusses Shohei Ohtani’s sudden return to the mound and gets asked if National manager Dave Martinez is on the hot seat.

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The baseball is not traveling as far this season and MLB claims to be befuddled. Kratz conspiracy theory coming in hot.

Then we hit the recent feature on Phillies ace Zack Wheeler not morphing into the modern baseball way and thriving.

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(15:59) Did Rafael Devers’ ego get in the way or did the Red Sox front office botch comms badly? Jonathan Papelbon details the Devers trade and when the schism started. Plus, Pap discusses what the Red Sox should do next. 

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Recent guest Hunter Goodman had FT magic! The Nats are in a RUT. (Top of show)

(3:30) He’s back! Shohei returns to the mound with some HEAT! 

(15:14) The Roman Empire notched his first dinger.

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(16:42) Juan Soto works count/walks a lot.

(19:06) Red Sox execs defended dumping Rafael Devers. Did Buster Posey land a steal of a deal? 

(31:21) Trevor May weighs in on how Devers will fit with SF.

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(34:00 Gage Wood dealt a no-hitter in the CWS with 19 punchouts!

(36:36) The Yankees have Giancarlo Stanton back in the mix.

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(38:39) Ryan Pepiot had a day for the Rays.

(40:23) Rookie Nick Kurtz was. Mr. Walk-off.

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How dangerous are the Giants now with the Devers addition? We re-rank the NL West.

Then it’s the San Francisco Chronicle’s Susan Slusser jumping in to explain the Devers trade outlook for SF, including the new lineup and position possibilities.

What about that return package for Boston and how is Buster Posey making headlines in his front office role?

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How are the Cardinals thriving after an offseason of inactivity? Skipper Oli Marmol mentions some key ingredients.

How will the front office regime change impact Oli and what does he think of the opposing players that voted against him in The Athletic’s player poll?

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Is this the Mookie Betts dump deal ==all over again for Boston? FT resident GM Jim Bowden grades the Devers trade for both sides. Bowden dives into the timing, egos and a recent history of superstar flubs by their front office.

Also, Bowden briefly touches on Shohei’s pitching return and why Roki Sasaki might not pitch again this year. 

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Woah, a mid-June MONSTER trade! Let's dive deep into the Red Sox shipping Raffy Devers to the Giants (1:10)

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(15:43) MassLive Red Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo gives us more inside info on the Devers divorce with the Sox and how much it affects the organization.

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(33:40) The A’s reverse boycott game got Men in Black memory erased! 

(35:15) Nats manager Dave Martinez had a standout quote about the team's struggles.

(37:02) When will Sho throw?! TONIGHT! But will this affect Ohtani's bat? 

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(43:47) Weekend recap time on a rough weekend for the Blue Jays, Royals, Guardians, and Cardinals. However, the Rangers and Reds soar.

(45:36) After a lil altercation, there was some back and forth between Willson Contreras and the Brewers. 

(48:22) Quick takes! Andy Pages has been ridiculously good. Bad news in Phoenix as Justin Martinez needs TJ surgery. Will Arizona or Baltimore be buyers or sellers? Plus, the Braves flopped on Sunday against the Rockies. 

(54:09) MLB revealed the All-Star uniforms. Do they look good or nah?

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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal breaks down yesterday’s massive deal: the Boston Red Sox trading infielder Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants. (Top of show)

(11:34) Ken views the trade from the Giants lens. Where is Devers' best fit defensively and how will his bat play at Oracle Park?

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(18:04) Ken zooms out on the NL West race and discusses why Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is pitching tonight against the San Diego Padres.

(22:31) Ken answers your Grillin’ Ken questions: if the Devers deal mirrors when the Sox dealt Nomar Garciaparra in 2004, and if Dave Martinez is on the Washington Nationals hot seat.

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Which manager is the most popular and which one talks too much? We hit the results of The Athletic’s MLB Player Poll and bring on Tyler Kepner joins to dissect the notable results.

Other topics include organization reputations and the surprising lack of support for robo umpires.

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Rookie infielder Otto Kemp takes us through his call-up and first week in the Big Leagues and details the changes that got him there. He’s a unique story. Undrafted and a very unique birthdate/time.

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The viral Athletics centerfielder joins the show to talk about his insane catches and why Statcast didn't love the wall climbing.

(2:47) Legendary outfielder Torii Hunter surprise crashes the party!

After Torii's visit, Clarke discusses the stats that DO love him and his very talented baseball cousins.

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Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson explains his rehab journey over the past few months and how baseball might baby pitchers too much. 

What was it like to watch Toronto underperform in 2024 and sneak under the radar in 2025? D

Swanson also shares how sign stealing has changed since his rookie year and which player takes over the mic on the team bus.

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal gives his first base trade ideas and thoughts on Sandy Alcántara’s return to prominence. Ken also dives into the Aaron Civale-Andrew Vaughn trade and Red Sox rookie Hunter Dobbins' comments. Plus, Ken started a soccer fight in high school?!

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That was fast. Aaron Civale was traded to the White Sox for Andrew Vaughn. Let’s talk out the deal for both sides. (Top of show)

(11:26) Thoughts on Jacob Misiorowski’s fire debut for the Brewers. And is he OK?

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(17:53) The Angels don’t wait long. Christian Moore gets the call.

(19:27) Ace Kodai Senga hits the IL for the Mets, but help is on the way.

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(24:33) Tarik Skubal is still ON FIRE!!! 

(27:34) Cardinals starter Andre Pallante shares a clubhouse prank that was perfectly executed by the team.

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(29:01) We review the 2019 draft where Vaughn was selected and give props to the Blue Jays for this current run.

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Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo dig into Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Aaron Civale requesting a trade after being shifted to the bullpen. (Top of show)

(4:51) Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcántara might be turning a corner in his last two starts.

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(7:50) The hosts assess the Detroit Tigers trade deadline needs with starter Jackson Jobe out for the season with Tommy John surgery.

(12:50) Grillin' Ken questions include how the Red Sox may reshuffle once Alex Bregman returns, Ken's pick for best defensive CF, the Dodgers needing to get healthy, who the Cubs might target & if the Cardinals are in trouble.

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(21:28) Ken and Alanna also crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

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Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick talks about playing with more bulk and facing Phillies hurler Jesús Luzardo. He also dives into how players learn about possible tips. Does he like playing third base or did some Yankee bashers make him second guess the spot? We caught him before Jacob Misiorowski’s debut for Milwaukee.

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Boston pitcher Hunter Dobbins addresses his recent comments about hating the Yankees and the ensuing media rollercoaster. Dobbins also touches on his dad’s impact on his career, playing for his childhood team, and superhero traits for his rookie teammates.  

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(2:20) Brewers pitcher Aaron Civale requested a trade. Was it a fair ask?

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(17:10)Tigers rookie Jackson Jobe will undergo Tommy John surgery and is out for the season.

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(19:30) Ben Rice at catcher soon for the Yankees?!

(21:13) Andrew McCutchen had a cool moment with a fan after a big milestone homer.

(22:45) Props the pitchers who dealt complete games this week! We also run a Trevor May clip on the impact of Tommy John surgeries.

(27:55) Jesús Luzardo has bounced back for the Phillies. What changed? 

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(30:32) Was Pete Alonso intentionally hit or nah? We discuss Ron Darling’s comments on the situation.

(39:14) Fan Q: Do you believe in catcher ERA?

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Which team is going to be the most popular at the trade deadline? We ask Fansided Insider Robert Murray about the top assets on expected sellers.

We also hit some prospect talk with the Brewers calling up a hyped flamethrower and the Pirates waiting to call up their top pitching prospect because...wait why are they waiting??

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Cardinal Territory host Katie Woo is joined by Cardinals starting pitchers Andre Pallante and Matthew Liberatore. They discuss how the rotation has performed so far, the challenges of making major-league adjustments in real time and how they've benefited from their usage so far this season.

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Pete Fairbanks DID NOT want to give up Red Sox top prospect Roman Anthony’s first MLB hit.

The Rays closer addresses improved clubhouse chemistry, hypes his unknown bullpen and softens the Boston crowd for a fair trade in the bullpen this week.

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Did Will Smith really mean that the Dodgers-Padres series is just a normal game? (Top of show)

(4:17) Andrew Abbott twirled a shuout. Is he a Cy Young contender on an underachieving team?

(16:13) Cal Raleigh had beef with ump C.B. Bucknor.

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(18:48) New segment alert! Kratz is on the case with Starling Marte's new doo and Juan Soto staring down the Nats ace.

(33:26) Roman Anthony gets his first Big League knock and the Orioles make roster changes.

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(38:40) Jackson Merrill says “2-way player” Kiké Hernandez has the nastiest cutter he's ever seen. For real?!

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(45:23) When will Sho throw? Quick Ohtani pitching update.

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(47:43) The Phillies won't have Aaron Nola back for a while and the Giants are on fire but they lost Matt Chapman to the IL.

(53:38) The Pope’s baseball fandom is confirmed!

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Let's start with wtf happened to Statcast on that ridiculous Denzel Clarke catch.

After that, we talk to The Score writer Travis Sawchik about notable trade candidates and what team will be fascinating to watch at the deadline, plus a potential surprise seller.

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal’s Roman Anthony column came to fruition! Now can the Red Sox make the playoffs with three rookies being heavily relied on for production?

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Ken also touches on what the Phillies need to succeed and if the Padres or Giants can overtake the Dodgers. Sacramento’s field conditions and the upcoming heat raise concerns for opposing teams. 

(18:15) Plus, the hosts share and explain their June MLB power rankings. Where did they differ and why? 

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Wild story at the jump about a former NHL player making up a story about AJ. (Top of show)

(7:13) The Roman Empire began in Boston! There's cold water for fans thinking he's Boston's savior this season.

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(18:25) Shoutout to Murray State for going to their first CWS!

(21:48) Congrats to our first winner in the ChatBCC ticket contest!

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(24:10) Bunting somehow helped snap the Phillies' five-game losing streak.

(25:48) Denzel Clarke might have made the CATCH OF THE YEAR!!! BUT why was the catch probability 95%? 

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(32:37) The Brewers are calling up hyped flamethrower Jacob Misiorowski. 

(35:15) Good news, bad news for the D'backs. Josh Naylor mashes a walk-off Grand Slam but Justin Martinez had to take himself out.

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Dodgers slugger Max Muncy reviews the Cardinals attempting to troll Clayton Kershaw and an ump doing the same to the entire team with his obstruction call.

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Funky Muncy also details his successful conversion to wearing glasses on the field.

Max comments on the rivalry with San Diego and talks about his charity event this week to raise money for LA fire relief.

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Will the Diamondbacks and Braves join the Orioles as surprise sellers and what can they offer the market? USA Today's Bob Nightengale handles our rapid fire trade preview q's, including the biggest potential names available and Jarren Duran rumors.

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Whic teams does Bob find the most surprising and the most disappointing this season? Also covered are the Marlins-Rockies attendance numbers and when Shohei will pitch again.

(22:02) Carlos Correa’s comment on brutal batter’s box conditions in Sacramento and Joe Ryan points out how Pablo Lopez’s injury looks terrible for the A’s and MLB. Is Sacramento's field a death trap?

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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal discusses how the Atlanta Braves dug themselves a bigger hole in San Francisco this weekend. (Top of show)

(3:55) Can the Toronto Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Rays catch the New York Yankees in the AL East? 

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(7:16) Ken previews the huge series in the NL West: The Los Angeles Dodgers facing the San Diego Padres. 

(12:08) Inside Dish explores why it’s time for the Boston Red Sox to call up baseball’s top prospect Roman Anthony. 

(20:40) Grillin’ Ken answers your questions, including if Jed Hoyer deserves an extension, what can the Mariners do to contend during Cal Raleigh's standout season & if the Phillies need a culture change.

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Baseball America's Geoff Pontes, Jesús Cano and Scott Braun react to the Boston Red Sox calling up baseball's #1 prospect, Roman Anthony. The Hot Sheet hosts dive into Anthony's potential and immediate impact with the Big League club. 

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AJ is back from calling Padres-Brewers and also has a strong concert recommendation. 

(5:29) Corbin Burnes needs Tommy John surgery. Will the Diamondbacks be sellers now?

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(16:37) Red Sox rookie Hunter Dobbins does NOT like the Yankees. 

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(23:11) Cal Raleigh is a FORCE.

(24:37) The Braves are crumbling. Craig Kimbrel got DFA’d after one outing and Spencer Strider’s velocity is down post-surgery.

(36:35) Quiet Cub Nico Hoerner got ejected. Warranted?

(43:08) Ryan Weathers was accidentally attacked by his own catcher. Plus, a penguin threw out a first pitch for the White Sox. 

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Is Buck Showalter planning to manage again? The FT resident skipper Buck Showalter enlightens us on the importance of manager-player relationships, including advice on player contracts. He also talks about how a new coaching change can affect a club, like the recent Braves third base coach turnover. 

What is it like to start managing a struggling team in the middle of the year? How does the connection between a manager and a General Manager connection affect a team? Buck also comments on Ron Washington walking Aaron Judge in the first inning and if he would be good at college coaching.

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal dissects the White Sox ownership announcement news and if Justin Ishbia will now have more of a say. How should Chicago fans feel about the length of the option years?

Can it be possible to dish out too many extensions? Ken examines the state of the Braves and what their trade deadline plans could be.

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How do the Mets feel they stack up with the Dodgers? We ask Mendy, who takes us inside a pitching program that holds simple values.

We talk about the return of the Soto shuffle, Francisco Lindor’s pinkie toe injury, and Francisco Alvarez’s slump. 

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd tells us why life at Wrigley Field is so sweet and how a teammate taught him a baller uniform hack.

Boyd gives his perspective on the recent surge by the Cubs bullpen, their monster offense, and what it’s like to have Pete Crow-Armstrong patrolling the outfield behind him. 

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Why do the Guardians have trouble developing power hitters? “Ultimate Cleveland Guardians Show” host Adam ‘the Bull’ Gerstenhaber lists the needs for the Guardians if they’re going to make the playoffs. Ideas fly on what Cleveland should do so that their pitching doesn’t break down and ‘the Bull’ is frustrated with the front office for one reason.

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Are the Braves OK? Hammer Territory host Shawn Coleman sizes up the problems in Atlanta and ultimately explains why they’ll prevail.

Plus, Coleman touches on what the Braves could do at the trade deadline.

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What happened to the Rangers? (2:49) We hit their walkoff loss, potential trade chips and the state of the Rays.

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(14:03) Kyle Schwarber is locked in. The late-inning stats show top notch clutchness.

(16:32) The Orioles swept the Mariners but Baltimore's arrow may not be pointing up.

(20:58) Cal Raleigh wants in on the HR Derby and Kratz hears Bryce Harper is also interested.

(27:37) Props to Royals top prospect Jac Caglianone for recording his first Big League hit! 

(30:43) Bad news on the Shane Bieber and Aaron Nola injury front, plus Jesús Luzardo is in a funk for Philly.

(36:35) Giancarlo Stanton is making progress towards a return.

(42:12) Beef between the Astros and Pirates over a long rain delay.

(46:53) Kratz and Todd pop quiz! Who won?

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Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo debate if the New York Mets are baseball’s best team. (Top of show)

(5:50) Plus, reaction to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred suggesting MLB will propose adding ABS for next season.

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(9:09) The Athletics are on a putrid stretch - how did their season unravel so quickly?

(14:50) The hosts take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including which outfielders the Padres could acquire, where the Mets could add, the Giants shakeup and Tarik Skubal's value.

(21:37) Ken and Alanna also crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

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A lot is happening in Boston! Monster Territory host Robbie Hyde tells us why their hitting issues run deep. Can Roman Anthony be part of the fix and will they trade Jarren Duran to make that happen? We also cover the incredible rise of ace Garrett Crochet.

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Are the Mets better than the Dodgers? Is POBO David Stearns a miracle worker with their pitching staff? (2:23)

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(17:44) The Rockies SWEPT the Marlins?!?!?!

(19:15) Announcement: Fair Territory is going to be on NESN and SportsNet Pittsburgh! 

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(21:49) Breaking News: The White Sox will definitely have a new owner but it might take a LONG time to happen.

(31:56) The A’s are dreadful. Is the bullpen to blame, or is their stadium situation unbearable?

(36:48) Injury updates on superstar Francisco Lindor and Twins ace Pablo López.

(38:41) Padres-Giants has been epic! Plus, Buster Posey had an awkward encounter recently with a former teammate.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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All-Star voting begins now! Let’s size up some early candidates and positional debates. 

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(20:32) Snakes Territory host Jack Sommers unravels the Diamondbacks' hot pitching mess, including the Corbin Burnes IL trip. Jack predicts what Arizona will do at the trade deadline and if manager Torey Lovullo’s job is on the line. Who wins an MVP first, Corbin Carroll or Ketel Marte? 

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Are the Mets the top contenders to slay the Dodgers? FOX Sports reporter Deesha Thosar hits both New York teams. In the Bronx, how does Devin Williams win over the fans? Jazz at third could be a seed for success and the Yankees have a glaring need to address at the trade deadline.

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(14:43) Are the Tigers actually the best team in the AL? Tiger Territory host Cody Stavenhagen talks about positives and concerns for the best record in MLB. We cover star performances by Riley Greene, Kerry Carpenter, and Dillon Dingler.

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Brandon Nimmo and Pete Alonso swing a sledgehammer in the on-deck circle?! (Top of Show)

(3:18) More DRAMA in Boston. A little pregame thang with the Angels.

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(17:45) Weird pitching motions and deliveries of the past.

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(20:24) Hunter Greene exited with that same groin injury and Brandon Woodruff faces another obstacle during his rehab assignment. 

(26:03) The pitcher that jumped off the mound is revealed.

(28:10) Laz Díaz had another terrible call. Is he the worst umpire in MLB? 

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(30:59) We answer fan questions from Chat BCC: Is there a team that could be like the 2024 Mets? How do you start your kid in baseball? How can MLB make their draft more exciting? Who will be the Orioles' manager next season? 

(38:48) The Phillies front office has a gold mine the next few days with Zack Wheeler on paternity leave. Yup!

Hosts: Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal hits rumblings of trade interest in Jarren Duran and the Red Sox outlook going into the deadline. Ken talks about the loaded list that the Orioles can sell, Jac Caglianone’s call-up, and what starting pitchers to look out for on the trade market. 

After Ken, quick it's a pop quiz covering the game’s best arms per position.

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Hosts: Scott Braun, AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz

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From White Sox play-by-play to now calling Tigers games, has anyone made a sweeter transition watching better baseball? We ask Tigers play-by-play man Jason Benetti about the top team in the AL and the crazy calls he’s made lately.

What should Detroit be seeking at the trade deadline?

Hosts: Scott Braun, AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz

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The Braves make a rare move firing their third base coach midseason. Could it actually change the tune of their season? (3:20)

(14:25) Is it time to be concerned about Dodgers closer Tanner Scott?

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(16:24) The Marlins and Rockies game in Miami had some shocking attendance numbers.

(17:58) Is Marcell Ozuna playing through a serious injury?

(19:37) The Mets snuck by the Dodgers in ten innings and an umpire tried to steal the show for the second time this week.

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(28:44) The Brewers are on an 8-game heater. Are they for real?

(31:15) There was an all-time replay review blunder in the Giants-Padres game.

(38:10) The Kristian Campbell experiment at 1B isn’t happening. Why not??

(39:45) Will the Cardinals be forced to make a tough call in a month?

Hosts: Scott Braun, AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz

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The ABS challenge system won't be ready until 2027?! FT Resident GM Jim Bowden delves into why it is getting pushed back.

Bowden also covers the aftermath of the Yankees-Dodgers series, including Hyeseong Kim’s performance and the Alexis Díaz trade.

Which teams will sell at the trade deadline? Also, Bowden addresses the Padres' rumored interest in Jarren Duran and the Royals calling up Jac Caglianone. 

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Cameron Maybin, Scott Braun

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