Foul Territory

Is Alex Cora truly relieved to be away from the team? Boston Globe columnist Pete Abraham joined FT to discuss the mood in the clubhouse following Cora's dismissal and what led to the decision. Will Alex Cora find another managerial home fast or slow?
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(12:51) Former MLB Executive Zack Scott worked for Boston when they hired Alex Cora. Zack joined FT to share his thoughts on Cora's firing from a front office perspective. Was the team meeting handled correctly?
He also dives into the Mets organization and what's next for Carlos Mendoza and David Stearns.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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A massive shakeup in Boston. The Red Sox have fired manager Alex Cora, along with five additional coaches. (top of show) Why is there always so much drama there?
(18:21) Some Angels notes: Jordan Romano was DFA'd and catcher Logan O’Hoppe heads to the IL.
(19:58) Brewers starter Kyle Harrison delivered his best outing yet.
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(21:30) The Phillies dropped another series. Will manager Rob Thomson and/or hitting coach Kevin Long be let go?
(23:56) Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki changed the orientation of his splitter. Will this help him find consistency?
(29:56) Dodgers POBO Andrew Friedman gave his opinion on the “Ohtani rule.”
(32:29) The Braves are the first team to 20 wins.
(36:03) AL East Storylines: Max Scherzer heads to the IL and the Rays have found their new closer.
(38:11) Jeff Hoffman is no longer the closer in Toronto.
(40:49) The Rockies had an idea for the Empire State Building after sweeping the Mets. Plus, they are off to a much better start this year than last year.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal unpacks how the Red Sox suddenly ousted Manager Alex Cora and five other coaches over the weekend. (top of show)
(14:19) One month into the season, Angels starter José Soriano headlines Ken's five biggest surprises.
(21:32) The Mets are easily atop Ken's biggest disappointments list.
(25:10) Ken takes your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including Bobby Witt Jr.'s power outage and the meaning behind "The Lede."
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There has been a lot of ridiculous pitching so far this year. "Pitching Ninja" Rob Friedman joined FT to discuss Shohei Ohtani's dominant start to his season on the mound and we hit his Cy Young chances, along with Mason Miller's run.
Ninja also breaks down the pitching mechanics of José Soriano and Nolan McLean, plus he explains what's going on with Garrett Crochet this year.
Hosts: Ross Stripling, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun
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It's always a rollercoaster when Buck hops on FT. The former big league manager drops his opinion on the Ohtani rule and if teams have a right to be upset about it.
Buck also gets into the Mets, the Brandon Nimmo-Marcus Semien trade, and the new uniform addition for the Yankees.
Hosts: Kevin Pillar, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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