Foul Territory

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal stops by to jump into the Tarik Skubal news. He also discussed Philly's improvement since Don Mattingly took over, some extension thoughts on Drake Baldwin and Sal Stewart, and what the Marlins plan to do with Sandy Alcantara.
(19:08) Sox Machine writer James Fegan checks in with FT to talk through the thought of the White Sox being a playoff contender. He also breaks down the bullpen and compares Munetaka Murakami's signing to winning the lottery!
Hosts: Pierzynski, Braun
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(3:03) AJ and Kratz share their power rankings after the first month of the season. Can you guess which host has the White Sox in his top 10?
(15:51) Randal Grichuk signs with the Southsiders.
(17:29) Jonah Heim heads to the A's. Small moves that can have an impact.
(20:14) Bryce Eldridge is "feeling sexy" at the plate. Is there a new nickname in his future?
(22:40) Roman Anthony and the Red Sox have had a tough start to season, and now Anthony is visiting a hand specialist after coming out early on Monday.
(26:58) Has Tarik Skubal thrown his final pitch as a Tiger?
(31:57) The Angels have the worst record in baseball, but the crew isn't really surprised.
(34:47) Injury updates: Angel Zerpa is done for the season (elbow surgery) and Steven Matz was placed on the 15-day IL with his elbow barking.
Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun
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Willson Contreras dropped some viral comments after a rough weekend and Tim Healey of the Boston Globe was in the room for it. Was he taking a shot at Alex Cora and another one at the rookies in the lineup?
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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The Giants are STRUGGLING right now. SF Chronicle senior reporter Susan Slusser joins FT to analyze the power outage and the rookie callup they're hoping will change that.
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(15:34) A rough injury roundup: Ronald Acuña Jr. is dealing with a hamstring strain, Ryan Helsley is on the shelf, Ronnie Mauricio fractured his thumb, Ryan Pepiot is done for the season, and Yusei Kikuchi is the latest to go down.
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Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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A tribute to legendary Yankees broadcaster John Sterling. RIP (top of show)
(8:03) The Yankees optioned shortstop Anthony Volpe to Triple-A instead of calling him up from his rehab assignment. Also, what's going on in with the Orioles?
(23:39) Yankees rookie Elmer Rodriguez had two cousins finish 1-2 in the Kentucky Derby.
(25:17) Breaking News: 2x Cy Young dude Tarik Skubal is undergoing surgery to remove loose bodies in his elbow. Injury Territory host Will Carroll hopped on to evaluate the injury.
(30:53) Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle is absolutely raking with runners in scoring position this season.
(32:45) The Mets and catcher Luis Torrens agreed to a two-year extension.
(35:39) Weekend headlines: The White Sox have some hope with Munetaka Murakami continuing to mash, the Pirates are staying strong in a tough NL Central, and the Royals swept the Mariners.
(44:32) The Marlins have called up top catching prospect Joe Mack.
(47:24) Rockies starter Chase Dollander has been on a roll, but they might have killed his momentum.
(50:08) Some fun to close it out: Kazuma Okamoto should be eating quesadillas prior to every game and the Brewers put their logo up to patch up potholes. Plus, more tributes to John Sterling.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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