Tigers Outfielder Matt Vierling joined an exclusive club this week by homering off Pirates rookie phenom Paul Skenes. What did he see from the young righty that impressed him and how did he end up trotting around the bases? 

The Tigers went on a tear in their new city connect uniforms and Vierling is unstoppable in them. He gives us an inside look into the superstitious mind of an entire team!

Vierling is yet to steal a base in 2024. Is this by design and can we expect it to change in the summer months?

We also ask about Ángel Hernández calling it quits and the brilliant season from Ranger Suarez so far.

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We roll out two potential Juan Soto contract offer scenarios for Jonny Gomes to choose. How much would winning and comfort actually factor into a decision?

Then we get Jonny's unfiltered thoughts on the league getting Ángel Hernández to call it quits.

Home Run Derby X kicks off a new summer in a few weeks. Jonny previews the tour, which includes Jake Arrieta hitting tanks!

How can Yakkertech be used at youth tournaments to provide proper coaching techniques for sound mechanics? Gomes dives the impact of Magnus.

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Hosts: AJ, Kratz, Braun

The Mets are crumbling in Queens. Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo cover the Jorge Lopez meltdown, Pete Alonso’s future & Steve Cohen’s ownership tenure.

Paul Skenes is a certified pro. His 4th start went as well as expected and it's clear the Pirates have a star on their hands. Should they monitor his innings or let him roll?

The Negro League statistics were added to MLB record books. Why is this so important and who are your newest stat leaders? Ken has the answers.

Also, why are the Brewers so good and which teams will come out hot in the second half?

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FT Live from the Jersey Shore today! The Mets had a week and it continued with some notable cuts. (1:58) Newsday’s Tim Healey swings by with the news and also the media perspective on the Jorge López team/teammate quote aftermath.

(26:40) Are the Braves OK? They've been slumping hard.

(32:57) Aaron Judge is having a ridiculous month. How much are his friends helping his cause?

(38:31) Gunnar Henderson should still be leading off, right?

(46:33) Pierzynski tips on how to handle a slump.

(48:14) Introducing FT membership content!

(51:13) The Guardians are rolling without a very key piece of the puzzle...until now.

FT on the road: Today’s show happened at the home of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws and we’ll be in Vegas Thursday/Friday next week!

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What would Orioles breakout sophomore Colton Cowser tell his struggling rookie self last year? We get deep on how that relates to what Jackson Holliday is going through in AAA right now. 

We also have some good clean fun on the whole mooing at the ballpark noise and how it might help him with rabid fans on the road.

Ángel Hernández calling it quits sparks some discussion about how players communicate with umps. Are there sweet talk scouting reports?

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NL Central power rankings get kicked around and then FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal joins in with his list. We hit the surging Cardinals, surprise Brewers and umm...is the Cubs offense coming back at some point? 

Is it time for the Mets to sell their roster for parts? And does the messy week in Queens actually impact Juan Soto's future?

We also ask Ken about the Mariners thriving enough on run prevention to lead their division while the Astros haven't taken off yet.

Hosts: AJ, Kratz, Braun

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ANOTHER interference call was made on an infield fly. (21:15) We evaluate if Juan Soto should have done anything differently and whether it's time for a rule change. Part II covers (29:03) Anthony Rizzo's brilliant kick save!

The Mets DFA’d Jorge López after he was ejected and tossed his glove into the stands. This was a mess on so many levels but maybe not in the way you think it was. (2:38)

(15:30) Also covered, high cheese leads to cleared benches in Philly on a Bryce Harper v. the Giants anniversary.

Hosts: AJ, Kratz, Braun

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Are the Tony Gwynn comparisons fair for current Padres contact king Luis Arráez? Tony Jr. drops insight, including the mentor they share and the number Luis was offered in Tony's honor.

What's up with the Padres right now and when are Machado and Tatis going to be themselves again?? 

Hosts: AJ, Kratz, Braun

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Who are the top 5 potential trade acquisitions to watch? FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal runs through his early list and then answers fan q’s about other stars who could be dealt.

Players include Pete Alonso, Jesus Luzardo, Mason Miller and some big names on the Astros and Blue Jays.

Ken also dives into his latest article on the Dodgers spending mad money this past offseason but still needing reinforcements by the trade deadline.

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Padres waiver claim Jeremiah Estrada is literally striking out everyone. (10:23) How is he doing this and did he know about the consecutive strikeout record before he broke it?

We jump around the league for some team checkups: Giants (2:39), Guardians (27:12), Mariners/Astros (30:49), Dodgers (35:10)

(23:43) News/notes around the league include the return of TJ Friedl and Marcus Semien not starting a game for the first time in about two years.

(40:51) Ángel Hernández defenders unite and we respond.

Hosts: AJ, Kratz, Braun

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