Foul Territory

Oof! Let's dive in to this article on why catchers are getting hit in the groin more often. Does the stance make all the difference? What else is factoring in?
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(09:04) He is one of the most inspirational men in baseball. Angels first baseman Trey Mancini joins to discuss his memorable return to the majors. Mancini opens up about nearly retiring this offseason before a call from Angels hitting coach Brady Anderson changed everything.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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The White Sox are a vibe now. CSN reporter Chuck Garfien has the scoop, including why Miguel Vargas deserves to be an AL All-Star starter and if the Sox will pull the trigger at the deadline.
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(18:52) Former major league pitcher and Fish On First host AJ Ramos joins FT to talk about what unique strategies Marlins coaches have worked on when developing players at the Major League level.
Additionally, he recaps what it was like to play on those early 2010s Marlins teams and how surprising it is for the Marlins to have three All-Star candidates in their lineup with Otto Lopez, Xavier Edwards, and Liam Hicks.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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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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