Foul Territory

The Dodgers beat the Padres 4-0 last night behind another dominant Shohei Ohtani outing. What did we learn? (top of show) BTW it's player-only today on the show!

(15:12) Shohei Ohtani could have been...a Ray? FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal wrote an article discussing a trade proposal involving Junior Caminero. This is not the only trade that Arte Moreno shut down. Does he have too much power in the decision making?

(33:41) It’s time…Miller Time! We answer questions surrounding the Blue Jays’ season.

(43:58) Pope Leo XIV received an autographed Paul Konerko White Sox jersey.

Hosts: Pierzynski, Pillar, Kratz

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Game time is Miller Time. Must be legal drinking age. Celebrate Responsibly.

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Cardinal Territory host and TV broadcaster Jim Hayes dishes on the "tarps off" craze that originated in St. Louis. We talk ball too. Is this team a real playoff contender? What's working so well?

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Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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District Territory host & Nationals TV broadcaster Kevin Frandsen lays out what's working and not working for a Nats club that is not too shabby so far this season. That young staff can kick it.

(23:35) The Athletic's Zack Meisel checks in with the latest on a Guardians club that has found its offensive firepower lately. They also grow unsung reliever studs on trees in Cleveland.

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Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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A fan wrote in about a radical idea to try and promote more contact in the sport, but EK and AJ weren't feeling it. (Top of show)

(4:59) Let's start with the Brewers taking back 1st place in the NL Central with The Miz dealing.

(18:08) Legendary exec Theo Epstein was the latest guest on Dirt From The Dugout and we dissected his comments on scouting in today's world. 

(26:13) Why aren't the Giants starting top prospect Bryce Eldridge more consistently?

(41:40) Gerrit Cole returns on Friday. It's been a minute.

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(45:08) Lance McCullers Jr. is dealing with a shoulder issue that shelved him.

(46:08) Pirates Manager Don Kelly is not pleased with his bullpen.

(47:38) Ron Washington drills work! His latest project has totally turned around his defensive profile.

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Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal joined FT for the Inside Scoop. He discussed Bo Bichette's skid, Drake Baldwin's injury, whether the Phillies can make a run at the NL East, the Dodgers-Padres series and the Edwin Díaz cockfighting scandal in Puerto Rico.

(18:13) Tiger Territory host Cody Stavenhagen jumped on to break down Tarik Skubal's NanoNeedle procedure and whether he can save the season upon his return. He also discussed how the Tigers can turn things around, concerns for Framber Valdez, and word on Casey Mize.

Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun 

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The Mets called up yet another prospect to try and turn their season around. Baseball America's JJ Cooper joined FT to hit the mindset behind POBO David Stearns on these moves. JJ also chimes in on Brady House down while Dylan Crews pops back up with the Nationals, and how not all first overall picks are treated equally.

Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun 

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We have to give more praise to Padres catcher Rodolfo Duran's journey. (top of show) 

(5:25) A tough blow for the Braves as catcher Drake Baldwin is headed to the IL with a strained right oblique. Are they still in command of the division?

(13:29) Yankees starter Gerrit Cole could be making his MLB return sooner than expected. 

(15:17) The "Tarps Off" trend is taking over MLB and some fans at The Trop got in on the craze last night.

(17:02) The Padres kicked off the Dodgers series on a high note in a classic pitchers duel between Michael King and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. How much of a threat are the Pads to win the NL West?

(27:28) This one hurt. A's pitcher J.T. Ginn had a no-hitter running into the ninth inning. He ended up with the loss.

(31:04) Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony suffered a setback on his wrist injury during his first time swinging a bat.

(33:49) Funny interaction between umpire Laz Diaz and Salvador Perez after Perez challenged back-to-back pitches.

(36:38) Cash is going both ways in the Eric Lauer deal with the Dodgers. It's a weird one.

(39:23) Blue Jays pitcher Adam Macko made his MLB debut yesterday and he was on another planet the whole night.

(41:25) The Brewers got to the Cubs yesterday and of course Pat Murphy had a viral postgame quote.

(45:30) In addition to demoting Royce Lewis, the Twins placed Ryan Jeffers on the IL.

(48:01) The NHL stripped a draft pick from the Las Vegas Golden Knights. Scott has some thoughts.

Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun 

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Rule change ideas were thrown to The Athletic's Stephen Nesbitt , who joined us to share some wild ideas.

(18:19) Jhostynxon García, AKA “The Password”, is reportedly being called up by the Pirates. Baseball America's JJ Cooper breaks it down.

(21:09) How would you critique your favorite team up to this point in the season? We react to some of your entertaining replies.

Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun

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The Mets took the Subway Series, but lost Clay Holmes for a significant stretch. SNY MLB Insider Chelsea Janes joins to discuss the clubhouse vibes and Francisco Lindor's slow start.

(9:51) She also dives into the Yankees' bullpen issues and whether time is running out on Mike Elias and the Orioles.

Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun

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Cardinals manager Oli Marmol turned a viral shirtless fan moment into an unforgettable Busch Stadium scene. (top of show)

(4:00) The White Sox edged the Cubs, and it was everything a rivalry series should be. 

(14:36) The Padres swept the Mariners. What did we learn?

(17:06) Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz has been connected to an illegal cockfighting operation in Puerto Rico.

(29:00) The Phillies are on FIRE right now!

(30:38) Weekend injury report is LONG: Dodgers pitchers Blake Snell and Brusdar Graterol, Blue Jays starter José Berríos, Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story, Yankees ace Max Fried, Astros second baseman Jose Altuve, Rangers shortstop Corey Seager, Rockies pitcher Chase Dollander, and Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos.

(49:15) The Mariners have called up their newly rich prospect Colt Emerson to handle third base in Brendan Donovan's absence.

(51:50) Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday is back and Gio Urshela announced his retirement.

Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun

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