Foul Territory

Is Joe Espada next to be fired after GM Dana Brown was let go in Houston? We ask FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal about the shake-up in Houston. The Red Sox are getting healthy, but time is a factor: Garrett Crochet to the bullpen? Ken also hits his story about the Marlins making significant cuts to their pro scouting department.
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(22:03) The Little League World Series is in full swing, and big leaguers are more invested than you think.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Which teams do we talk about the least?! (Top of show) Check out our new player-licensed merch at the FT Shop!
(4:43) The Mariners ended the Phillies' 9-game winning streak, backed by Cal Raleigh’s 3-homer game. Can the Mariners make a legit stretch run?
(15:57) Framber Valdez made history on Monday, getting 41 swings and not a single whiff.
(18:42) Cade Cavalli is lighting the mound on fire for the Nationals.
(20:16) Is this the DUMBEST rule in baseball? Braxton Ashcraft wasn’t thrilled about a run-scoring balk.
(25:26) Are the Red Sox in a worse spot as the #2 Wild Card versus the #3 spot?
(28:10) BEEF! Merrill Kelly claimed Cubs 3B coach Quintin Berry’s was stealing signs.
(42:30) The Dodgers could soon get Shohei Ohtani back on the mound, though Andy Pages is expected to miss 4-5 weeks with a fractured left hand.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Luke Weaver was traded from the Mets to the Pirates at this year's Trade Deadline. He reflects on that day, what it's like playing for both New York teams, and what went wrong with the Mets this season. Luke also dissects what he's changed in his pitching mechanics this offseason and why orange juice is his baseball superstition.
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FT insider Bob Nightengale breaks down his article on Joe Espada’s future following Dana Brown's departure. Bob also shares his thoughts on the Ketel Marte situation.
(15:59) How can someone the size of Giancarlo Stanton keep getting hurt like this? The Athletic's Brendan Kuty dissects Stanton's potential season-ending calf injury and whether we'll see him play baseball again. Kuty also covers Cody Bellinger's return, whether the offense can survive without Aaron Judge, George Lombard Jr.'s recent run of errors, and the plan for Ryan Weathers once he's back.
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AJ is back from an epic golf tour. (Top of show) We have some breaking news right after that!
(3:11) The Astros fired General Manager Dana Brown. With Houston tied for first place in the AL West, is this seriously the time to make that move?
(16:04) The White Sox walked off the Mets not once, but twice in their series.
(17:35) Rafael Devers says he has "no regrets" about how things ended in Boston.
(20:08) Yesterday was MLB's Little League Classic, and we're running through the moments that stole the show, including Jacob Misiorowski giving a young pitcher some advice he won't forget.
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(29:46) The Phillies pulled off an absolutely incredible comeback and have now won nine straight.
(31:34) The Ketel Marte saga just will not stop. It's now being reported he was at a casino while his team was on the field. Teammate Kevin Ginkel weighs in on the whole thing.
(47:17) Mariners starter Kade Anderson made his MLB debut over the weekend, and we break it down.
(49:52) What are the biggest storylines heading into the Rays-Tigers series?
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(52:01) It was also MLB Players' Weekend, and some guys showed up in sick drip.
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