Foul Territory

FT Insider and USA Today's Bob Nightengale joins FT with the latest on the trade market including Tarik Skubal, Freddy Peralta and Matt Chapman potential moves. He also discusses if the Astros will be aggressive enough at the deadline and why Red Sox scouts are being used more. Plus, is Mike Trout finally going to participate in the Home Run Derby in his hometown?
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(23:07) Shane Bieber will be making his season debut Tuesday night against the Astros. What version of him can we expect to see, and how will this impact the Blue Jays’ rotation?
(29:09) Justin Verlander's anticipated return hit another snag this weekend after a left hamstring setback shut him down again. Is this the beginning of the end for one of the best pitchers in baseball history?
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(34:06) Bobby Witt Jr. is headed to the IL with a grade 1 MCL sprain, a significant blow to an MVP candidate and a Royals team that simply can't afford to lose him.
(35:45) Liam Hicks is headed to the IL with a lower back strain, a significant blow to a Marlins team one game out of a Wild Card spot.
(37:50) Sonny Gray is open to a trade if that is the direction the Red Sox want to go.
Hosts: Josh Harrison, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Nationals star CJ Abrams hit three homers this weekend after taking some Father’s Day BP in his hotel room! (top of show) Kratz bets others might follow his lead.
(2:15) The Pirates dropped a series in Colorado, including a devastating interference call. Can they realistically stay in the race? Bucco Territory host and former Pirate Josh Harrison is guest hosting today with feedback.
(13:29) Astros lumberjack Yordan Álvarez will not be participating in the Home Run Derby.
(15:19) Rafael Devers made his feelings crystal clear after being pulled for a pinch runner and it was not a good look.
(31:10) Brewers manager Pat Murphy will be having back surgery this week, followed by right hip surgery during the All-Star break. We are sending him a speedy recovery! Speaking of the Brewers, they dropped an entertaining series in Atlanta this past weekend.
(32:54) There was some chirping between Tarik Skubal and White Sox pitcher Mike Vasil on Friday night.
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(40:25) Jahmai Jones was heavily booed and he addressed what it felt like. Were they booing him or the way the Tigers love pinch hitting so frequently.
(44:12) Julian Garcia will be making his Major League debut for the Reds at age 31.
(45:07) Drag on the ball is currently lower than any year other than 2019, when baseball broke all kinds of homer records. Kratz loves a conspiracy...
Hosts: Josh Harrison, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal unpacks Giants star Rafael Devers refusing a pinch runner in the weekend loss in Miami. (Top of Show)
(6:13) The Orioles take 2 of 3 over the Dodgers, but now they need to prove they're actually ascending.
(7:22) A door is opening in the AL Central. Can the Tigers walk through it?
(9:18) D-backs GM Mike Hazen says they're buying, but a rash of weekend injuries may complicate those plans.
(11:01) Inside Dish breaks down where the Mets go from here.
(21:15) Grillin' Ken takes your live questions: are the Dodgers coasting to October, late signing struggles, and Willson Contreras' trade value.
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Rays senior advisor of baseball operations Brandon Hyde was a guest on FT and talked about his role with the Rays, what he’s learned since being let go as a manager, and if the Rays offense is sustainable over the course of an entire season.
He also talked about the Rays plans at the deadline, and what the process was for him as he built out plans for individual games on the pitching side.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski & Erik Kratz
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This was a great one! Brewers position player prospect Andrew Fischer was on FT to talk about his journey to pro ball, what life looks like inside the Brewers system, if he’s concerned about his strikeout rate, and how minor league baseball compares to the college game.
Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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