MLB Power Rank 1-liners, Pitch tip W’s, NL Cy battle, Cal v. Judge
Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! Will there be a Shohei Ohtani Day in the future?The Red Sox waxed the Reds with an historic night from Wilyer Abreu. Was Chase Burns tipping pitches? (4:03) Buy or sell your next car today at CarGurus.com and make sure your big deal is the best deal.(12:53) Is Zack Wheeler on track for an NL Cy Young Award?Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FOUL.(17:38) Cal Raleigh hits number 33, so who's AL MVP of the 1st half? Intense debate begins!(23:23) Tarik Skubal and the Tigers created a huge rating boost for Sunday Night Baseball. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL(25:49) We dissect The Athletic's MLB Power Rankings for the week and give love to the Astros for thriving.(35:46) All but 9 teams are within 4 games of playoff spot. Who ya got?(37:07) Luis Arráez has missed only 5% of swings over the last 14 days, that's best in MLB.(38:32) Congratulations to Tucker Barnhart on retiring!Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Jim Bowden’s Trade Ideas, Jeremy Peña to IL + Are the Mets OK?
Former GM Jim Bowden has key trade ideas for a number of clubs and the names include Merrill Kelly, Kyle Stowers, and Sandy Alcantara.We also talk to JB about Jeremy Peña’s injury, Luis Severino’s A’s complaints and why the Cubs should win the 2025 NL Central trade war.Then it’s The Athletic’s Will Sammon swinging by to tell us about a sinking Mets team.Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $6 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with Harry’s.Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunNutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FOUL.
Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Mets putrid showing over the weekend as owner Steve Cohen preaches patience. (0:50)(3:26) The Phillies take the NL East lead but Ken is not all that impressed with Philly either.Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $6 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with Harry’s.(5:31) The Astros top the Cubs in Kyle Tucker’s return to Houston. They're surging with Yordan Álvarez still sidelined. (7:03) The Blue Jays are flying high heading into a huge four game series against the Yankees. (9:32) After last season's ALCS appearance, this year's Guardians are a big disappointment. Try Huel with 15% OFF for New Customers today using code FOUL at https://huel.com/foul. Fuel your best performance with Huel today!(12:00) Ken’s Inside Dish explores his long-awaited Aaron Judge story finally seeing the light of day. (20:12) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if the A's will trade Luis Severino because he doesn't like Sacramento's mound, if the Tigers are underappreciated, if O'Neil Cruz is available and if the Red Sox ought to move on from Walker Buehler.
Rob Manfred has a plan: tell players they’ve lost billions, and build their trust in him. We are fired up and weigh in on the commissioner's process for lowering payroll and contracts. (2:09)Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $6 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with Harry’s.(16:51) A quick weekend series recap!(18:10) ASG snubs: James Wood vs Teoscar Hernández.Try Huel with 15% OFF for New Customers today using code FOUL at https://huel.com/foul. Fuel your best performance with Huel today!(19:47) A’s starter Luis Severino is complaining about Sacramento's ballpark, saying it’s like pitching in spring training. The A's apparently can't wait to trade him (according to Bob Nightengale). (28:16) Phillies outfielder Max Kepler expresses frustration with a lack of playing time and broken promises. Is it reasonable for them to bench him against lefty pitchers?Hosts: AJ, EK, SBNutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FOUL.
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Former GM Dan O’Dowd's Trade Deadline thoughts, Breslow v. Posey, Rockies rebuild abyss
Should the Twins sell hard? Former Rockies GM Dan O'Dowd is here with trade takes, including the market for Baltimore's assets and the confusing direction of the Red Sox.O’Dowd also analyzes Colorado’s current front-office woes and how the altitude drastically affected player performance.Try Huel with 15% OFF for New Customers today using code FOUL at https://huel.com/foul. Fuel your best performance with Huel today!Hosts: Whit Merrifield, AJ Pierzynski, Scott BraunGet up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. One item per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as a discount on the first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.
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