Foul Territory

Athletics TV Broadcaster Dallas Braden joined FT to tell us where the A's stand in the AL West, what to expect from Gage Jump, and if Shea Langeliers can continue to build an MVP case. He also ranted about Seattle's decision to piggyback Luis Castillo and Bryce Miller.
(25:39) Kiké Hernández returned from the IL and he brings a different energy to this Dodgers team. We also found out just how bad his elbow injury was, and why he wanted to let Andrew Friedman know about it. Disclaimer: this conversation happened before we learned that Kiké strained his oblique.
(31:49) Gage Jump's Triple-A adjustments pitching in a hitter-friendly environment in Las Vegas could help him moving forward with the A's. Baseball America's JJ Cooper has the report.
Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun
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Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser hopped on FT to talk about his consecutive walk-off home runs and if he heard some Tigers broadcasters calling him out. He also talked about Pete Alonso's leadership, the lack of an Orioles home run celebration, and a fun hypothetical about his teammates.
(17:05) The Tigers are struggling bad and Tarik Skubal is due back soon. Are they already in a position where they will trade him?
(18:27) Pedro Grifol is the new head coach at Florida International University, and AJ shares his thoughts.
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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal lends big picture thoughts post-Memorial Day, starting with teams off to a hot start - Nationals, White Sox, Cardinals, D'backs, Phillies, Brewers (Top of show).
(7:31) Cubs, Rangers, Tigers, Royals, Red Sox & Mets are trending in the wrong direction.
(12:25) The muddy American League sports teams with up and down starts.
(13:12) Inside Scoop unpacks Ken’s latest column about Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman and the subtle art of hitting.
(22:01) Grillin’ Ken answers your live questions: how the NL Cy Young is shaping up to be a historic race and if the White Sox are buyers come Trade Deadline.
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Did you see how Bryce Harper brushes his teeth?? (top of show) It's...a choice.
(3:49) The Astros threw a combined no-hitter behind Tatsuya Imai's six innings. Can this jump start a turnaround back into postseason contention?
(19:17) The Cubs are struggling on offense and the Brewers don't have enough slug. Will there be a bat at the deadline for these teams to go and get?
(24:50) Roki Sasaki has been better for the Dodgers, and has turned himself into a starting rotation-caliber arm. Also, some pitch-tipping talk in here.
(41:44) The Angels made some roster moves. The Yoán Moncada signing continues to befuddle us.
(44:03) How should Nick Castellanos feel about his situation with his former team in town?
(53:20) The Blue Jays have lost another pitcher to the IL with Dylan Cease set to miss time with a hamstring strain + some other crucial injuries covered in this segment.
(56:02) Chris Taylor retired twice over the weekend. What really happened?
Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun
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Dr. Neal ElAttrache joins injury expert Will Carroll on Injury Territory to discuss the new “NanoNeedle” procedure that has suddenly become one of the biggest stories in baseball after its use on Tarik Skubal and Blake Snell. What actually makes this procedure different? Why are recoveries potentially moving faster? Are teams beginning to rethink the entire cycle of elbow injuries before reconstruction becomes necessary?
Plus, a fascinating discussion about the evolution of pitching injuries, the pressures of modern velocity, and where baseball medicine could be headed next.
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