Foul Territory

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal breaks down the race for the NL East and how pitching could define the gap between the Phillies and the Braves. He then assesses how the firing of Perry Minasian could impact the Angels’ trade deadline plans.
Ken elaborates on the struggling American League and also why the superstars in San Diego are struggling so badly.
(20:15) Let's talk trade predictions! Jason Kipnis has some ideas.
Hosts: Jason Kipnis, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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We officially have our first Home Run Derby participant! (top of show) Junior Caminero finished in 2nd place last year and is going for gold!
(4:07) Red Sox slugger Willson Contreras was thrown out after tapping his helmet on the way back to the dugout. Was it deserved?
(15:41) What can Phillies starter Aaron Nola do at this point to stop giving up so much damage?
(20:49) Blue Jays muscle man Addison Barger is shut down for the next couple of weeks, continuing the Blue Jays rough run of injuries.
(22:34) Seiya Suzuki is attacking the best pitchers in the league.
(25:00) What is it like for players when they return to their former home city? Bo Bichette was back in Toronto and emotional on Monday night.
(34:30) Jeremy Peña is headed to the IL with a calf strain. Are calf injuries too downplayed?
(36:22) The Dodgers are gearing up for the second half as Tyler Glasnow has resumed throwing.
(39:10) Check out Northside Territory where legendary pitcher Jon Lester will be making regular appearances!
(42:47) Former teammates Josh Naylor and Austin Hedges got personal with their heckling on Sunday night. Stone Garrett chimed in with a wild story about Naylor.
Hosts: Jason Kipnis, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Former Mets hitting coach Eric Chavez unveils what is going on behind the scenes in the recent team turmoil and Carlos Mendoza taking the fall for a questionably constructed team. He also talks about whether or not the Mets have the pieces to make a run and Juan Soto’s tough transition in Queens.
(22:52 ) Let’s hear some trade deadline predictions from KP!
Hosts: Kevin Pillar, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Sam Blum from The Athletic breaks down the surprise of Perry Minasian's firing and what it means for the Angels. He also weighs in on John Mozeliak's resume and what the longtime Cardinals executive brings to an interim role. Is this move a sign that LAA ownership is finally ready to do things differently?
(22:27) Round two of All-Star Game voting has officially begun. Who deserves to be on the roster?
Hosts: Kevin Pillar, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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The D'backs broadcast made a jab at Max Kepler for his PED suspension. Also, which FT superhero are you? (top of show)
(4:54) The Red Sox swept the Yankees in Fenway Park this weekend and Sonny Gray made his hatred for them known. Was Jazz Chisholm Jr. right for arguing the checked swing call that got him ejected?
(20:47) Wyatt Langford is headed to the IL in what is a big loss for a first place .500 Rangers club.
(22:32) Jacob Misiorowski’s velocity is only increasing as the season goes on. How much higher can he go?
(28:30) The Cubs have gone from hot to cold and back again. Streakiest team in baseball?
(30:04) Junior Caminero and the Rays are back on fire.
(33:06) The Marlins took a chance on Christopher Morel, but ultimately decided to release him.
(35:52) The Phillies signed Tommy Pham to a minor league contract, and Derek Hill has been on FIRE lately. This team is clicking and chasing the Braves FAST.
(38:51) Cooper Ingle almost didn’t answer the knock that sent him to the Big Leagues.
Hosts: Kevin Pillar, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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