Foul Territory

Two awesome storylines yesterday: PCA went from zero to hero for the Cubs, and Carmen Mlodzinski silenced the noise with his first save after all that restricted list drama. (Top of Show)
(2:30) Tough news for Aaron Judge and the Yankees. He has a stress fracture in his rib and is out indefinitely.
(10:35) Twins starter Bailey Ober filed a complaint alleging that poorly rubbed baseballs are what caused his right flexor strain.
(20:29) Red Sox news: Starter Brayan Bello has been optioned to AAA and infielder Caleb Durbin has been working extra hard on his hitting. Is there a coaching/development issue there?
(28:55) Is it panic time for the Padres?
(30:55) The FT Network was LOADED with all-star guests this week. Make sure to check those episodes out and be on the lookout for future pods.
Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun
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Three-time World Series champion and Dodgers 3B Max Muncy returns to the show! He discusses Shohei Ohtani's MVP-level and Cy Young-type season, the underrated Andy Pages, conversations with new teammate Eric Lauer, and Dalton Rushing's early-season controversies.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski & Scott Braun
(20:27) Dodgers catcher Will Smith joins Dodgers Territory to discuss Roki Sasaki's growth, the ABS challenge system, catching the marathon Game 3 of the World Series, and Clayton Kershaw returning to the stands.
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Do the Rangers need to keep rolling with a small ball strategy? Dallas Morning News writer Evan Grant joined FT to discuss the latest news with the team, including a breakout season for Ezequiel Durán and how the team should approach the trade deadline.
(21:08) NY Times Best Selling author Tim Brown linked up with FT to promote his book "Nolan: The Singular Life of an American Original!" He dives into the stories and moments that made Nolan Ryan's career so legendary.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski & Scott Braun
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Tension continues to build. ESPN's Jesse Rogers breaks down the latest on the MLB salary cap battle and reacts to Commissioner Rob Manfred's latest comments admitting he fears the CBA negotiations could end in a lockout.
Hosts: Pierzynski, Braun
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A little trivia at the top based on a wild stat regarding Pittsburgh's offense.
(2:44) Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez finally saw his scoreless inning streak end at 50.2 IP.
(10:20) AJ wants to know if the Padres are for real?
(13:30) Ohtani puts on The Greatest Sho on Earth after dealing six shutout innings and reaching base fives times in Arizona.
(16:45) Injuries Suck! D’backs ace Corbin Burnes suffered a setback in his recovery from Tommy John and now is expected to be out until September. We also hit a quick update on Aaron Judge’s bone bruise.
(24:46) BETMGM AL MVP Futures...who ya got?
(28:16 ) Former Blue Jays top prospect Simeon Woods Richardson (who was sent to Minnesota in the José Berríos trade) was shipped back to Toronto.
(30:31) Red Sox interim third base coach Chad Epperson went into the field of play while waving a runner home. AJ drops his unfiltered thoughts on this. Also, Tommy Kahnle is heading to Fenway.
(35:05) Troy Melton helped the Tigers complete a sweep of the Rays after eight flawless innings pitched.
(38:10) Check out Orel Hershiser on Dodgers Territory!
Hosts: Pierzynski, Braun
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