Foul Territory

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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What's the hardest thing to do in sports? (top of show) Shout out to a vet big leaguer for making it back to the show.
(2:01) It was absolute MADNESS in Vegas as the A’s began their series vs the Brewers in Sin City.
(16:45) Josh Naylor hit a grand slam on Monday to lead the Mariners to a win.
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(18:29) Kurt Suzuki clarified why he used Kirby Yates in a closer situation, despite his performance this year.
(22:03) Tony Vitello says his Giants are a good team, AJ begs to differ.
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(23:50) Cristopher Sánchez had another dominant start in Toronto and is making his case strong for the Cy Young.
(27:32) The drama continues with the Red Sox front office as reports say they are not considering firing Craig Breslow.
(30:17) BREAKING: The Brewers have extended fifth-ranked prospect Luis Lara. The guys break down the details.
(35:33) The Mets announced Kodai Senga will not make his scheduled rehab start, but their starting catcher is back tonight.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Phillies relief pitcher Brad Keller called in to FT to talk about his first year in Philadelphia, the intensity of the fanbase, and the mental difference of starting v. relieving. Keller also shares his experience throwing to JT Realmuto, what makes Kyle Schwarber's clubhouse presence so special, and just how impressive Cristopher Sánchez has been.
Hosts: Whit Merrifield, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun
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FT Front Office Insider Jim Duquette joins us to break down the Orioles rollercoaster ride. He also weighs in on whether the Mets can recover from their first-half struggles and what he expects the team to do at the trade deadline. Plus, Duquette discusses the latest on Tarik Skubal's return from the IL after his first rehab start.
Hosts: Whit Merrifield, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun
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Tarik Skubal made his first rehab start, and Randy Arozarena wrote a note to some fans who have been chirping at him. (Top of show)
(5:24) The Red Sox are dead last in the AL East after a weekend series vs the Yankees. Will they be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline? Do any of the teams under .500 have a chance to make a playoff run?
(17:52) Max Kepler has signed with the D'backs as he nears the end of his PED suspension.
(21:24) The Padres are collapsing as their star bats have gone quiet. Could coaching jobs be on the line, and will they be able to turn things around?
(28:50) The Twins marketing team had a rough timing weekend with Royce Lewis getting called back up.
(31:20) Did the umpire make the right call when Ernie Clement hopped around Gunnar Henderson to get to second base?
(32:52) Josh Naylor was thrown at by the Tigers after he flung his sliding mitt at catcher Dillon Dingler. Was this on purpose?
Hosts: Whit Merrifield, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun
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