Foul Territory

Fun Fact: Erik Kratz is a high school baseball coach and he's got a big week ahead. (Top of Show)
(3:03) This is why we love baseball. White Sox rookie Braden Montgomery hit a walk-off home run in his MLB debut against the Braves. Do the White Sox have a chance to make the playoffs in a weak AL?
(19:53) We have a medical update on Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas and Ronald Acuña Jr. heads to the IL once again with a hamstring injury.
(22:38) AL Central talk: Jack Flaherty has been a tale of two pitchers this season and Tarik Skubal is expected to return soon.
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(25:19) Blue Jays talk: Rookie catcher Brandon Valenzuela has been answering the bell in Alejandro Kirk's absence, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is suddenly batting leadoff, and Dylan Cease is BACK.
(36:08) Dodgers catcher Will Smith is limited by a stiff neck and Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer is not thrilled that Rockies fans aren't showing up at the home games.
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(38:42) Mets infielder Jorge Polanco's MRI did not show any structural damage to his achilles tendon.
(40:28) Opposite field clutch hits were all the rage Tuesday night.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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We don't just list the top 10 but also look back from a month ago to see what changed in the MLB Power Rankings.
(13:07) Bucco Territory host Noah Hiles joined FT to break down the Pirates' impressive run and whether the pitching staff, especially the bullpen, is good enough to keep them in the race. He also weighed in on Oneil Cruz's All-Star case, Paul Skenes' ability to elevate his game against elite competition, and what he expects from the Bucs at the trade deadline.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal chimed in with thoughts on the Blue Jays, Cubs, and Pirates planning their trade deadline. He also touched on the historically bad Astros outfield, the chaos of the first game played in Las Vegas, and the chances of Byron Buxton being moved before the deadline.
(23:30) Some MLB organizations are more injury-prone than others. Who are the top three, and is it a systemic issue?
Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Merrifield, Braun
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What's the hardest thing to do in sports? (top of show) Shout out to a vet big leaguer for making it back to the show.
(2:01) It was absolute MADNESS in Vegas as the A’s began their series vs the Brewers in Sin City.
(16:45) Josh Naylor hit a grand slam on Monday to lead the Mariners to a win.
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(18:29) Kurt Suzuki clarified why he used Kirby Yates in a closer situation, despite his performance this year.
(22:03) Tony Vitello says his Giants are a good team, AJ begs to differ.
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(23:50) Cristopher Sánchez had another dominant start in Toronto and is making his case strong for the Cy Young.
(27:32) The drama continues with the Red Sox front office as reports say they are not considering firing Craig Breslow.
(30:17) BREAKING: The Brewers have extended fifth-ranked prospect Luis Lara. The guys break down the details.
(35:33) The Mets announced Kodai Senga will not make his scheduled rehab start, but their starting catcher is back tonight.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Phillies relief pitcher Brad Keller called in to FT to talk about his first year in Philadelphia, the intensity of the fanbase, and the mental difference of starting v. relieving. Keller also shares his experience throwing to JT Realmuto, what makes Kyle Schwarber's clubhouse presence so special, and just how impressive Cristopher Sánchez has been.
Hosts: Whit Merrifield, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun
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