Foul Territory

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.
Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun
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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.
Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun
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