Wait, we had a delay to debate a pitch clock violation? (top of show) We hit the case of the Pete Alonso potential bathroom break.

(4:26) Why did commissioner Rob Manfred flip flop on his decision with Pete Rose? What does it mean for his Hall of Fame chances and how are people inside the game reacting?

(20:06) Corey Kluber is back in baseball.

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(21:38) The people have spoken about Pete Rose.

(24:05) Let's hit the magic resurgence of Javier Báez delivering a walk-off win for the Tigers.

(33:35) The Padres returned the favor to the Angels.

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(36:20) The Mariners won a tight battle with the Yankees.

(39:07) The injury bug bites again with another Mariners starter hitting the IL.

(44:00) Congrats to Matt Carpenter on his retirement. Cardinals Hall of Famer?

Hosts: AJ, SB, EK

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Paul Skenes is playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal shares his thoughts on the announcement and future with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Ken also covers the Rockies not living in reality, hot starts from the Mets pitching staff and highlights from the Cubs offense.

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Tigers broadcaster Daniella Bruce details Detroit’s rise to the top of the American League.

What has led to the resurgent performances from Javier Báez, Casey Mize, and Spencer Torkelson? Did they even need Alex Bregman?

What areas of the team could lead to some regression and where will the Tigers look to add at the trade deadline?

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Why are pitchers often aggressively attacking Aaron Judge? Yankees broadcaster Justin Shackil makes his FT debut and tells us what he's seeing from the captain.

We cover the top of the rotation, state of the defense and the gruesome injury to infielder Oswaldo Cabrera. At the end, real talk advice from Justin related to his admirable career journey.

Hosts: AJ, SB, EK

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A long-awaited update on the high school baseball scene at the top from our proud dad hosts. (top of show)

(7:39) Paul Skenes announced he will pitch for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. What are the odds Skenes will actually be allowed to participate in 10 months?

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(21:39) The Pirates lost another start in which Skenes gave up two or fewer runs.

(24:05) The Braves have played better and Ronald Acuña Jr. is starting a rehab assignment. What should we expect from Acuña Jr. after a second major knee surgery?

(29:14) Can Bryce Harper's new hair save his slump?

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(31:57) Ron Darling roasted Pirates catcher Henry Davis for his positioning on a missed tag. Our catchers debate the situation.

(40:08) JJ Cooper tells us about the new slugger call-up for the Cubs--Moisés Ballesteros.

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(42:18) The Cardinals are LIT.

Hosts: AJ, SB, EK

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Shohei Ohtani's slow burn back to being a Big League pitcher continues with another rehab update. We also review his epic troll homer celly vs. the Diamondbacks.

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(6:32) Whit Merrifield joins the show to discuss his time away from baseball, strike zone shrinkage secrets, commemorative bats and future coaching possibilities.

Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun

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The hottest team in baseball is...the Cardinals?! Yup, believe it. We look at their keys to victory lately.

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(8:05) Then it's The Athletic Twins reporter Dan Hayes informing us about the streaking Twins and what they're doing right lately.

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

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Ken Rosenthal shares why Red Sox ownership is mostly as fault with the unfolding Rafael Devers fiasco. (Top of Show)

(7:17) The Rockies finally act on this historically bad start, but departing manager Bud Black doesn't deserve all the blame.

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(10:37) The Twins and Cardinals are both streaking! Ken breaks down the keys to their surges.

(15:06) Inside Dish unpacks covering Cade Horton's Big League debut Saturday on FOX.

(21:02) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including why the Pirates didn't fire Ben Cherington, if the Rockies will break last season's White Sox record, and if Luis Robert Jr. is a fit for the Mets. 

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Dansby Swanson essentially dedicated Saturday's game to AJ. (Top of show) We hit AJ's Cubs-Mets game experience and what he told Dansby.

(4:57) Red Sox brass made a special trip to meet with Rafael Devers about his recent comments. What's next?

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(16:44) We hit 100K (and then some) subscribers on YouTube and the trophy is in!

(18:47) The Rockies fired manager Bud Black. Rockies writer Patricks Lyons helps us sort through that mess.

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(41:22) Is there really growing frustration within the Red Sox organization about outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela or is this a nothingburger?

Also covered: Brewers pitcher Tobias Myers was optioned down to Triple-A. Is the move about his performance or something else? 

Hosts: AJ, EK, SB

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AJ & Kratz rank their top 5 catchers in MLB right now. Dissension emerges about the rules of rankings.

(17:03) Then Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe swings by to talk about some recent extended DH time and the strike zone "buffer zone" changes that are significantly impacting his prep.

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Trade Paul Skenes?? It's at least worth a conversation here. Pittsburgh PG beat writer Noah Hiles breaks down what the firing of Derek Shelton means for the future of the Pirates. 

What can fans expect from Don Kelly at the helm? 

What is stopping them from being an effective org. with a low budget?

Who could be on the move for the Pirates at the Trade Deadline?

Hosts: Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun

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