Foul Territory

Ex-MLB player Alexei Ramírez tested positive for four different steroids at the WBC?! (top of the show) AJ comments on his former teammate.
(02:41) The Dodgers are managing Shohei Ohtani carefully to boost his Cy Young chances and be ready for October.
(15:58) Rob Thomson made himself available to reporters following his firing and handled it with a lot of class. Will he work for the Phillies next year or go elsewhere?
(25:22) Albert Pujols could have been the manager in Anaheim this year, but wanted organizational personnel changes.
(27:41) Mets manager Carlos Mendoza says there have been no conversations about his future.
(28:40) Travis Bazzana was intentionally walked in his MLB debut. Epic!
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(29:44) D'backs infielder Ildemaro Vargas, a 34-year-old vet, is having by far the best season of his career.
(32:01) Yankees starter Cam Schlitter is INSANE.
(40:56) Juan Soto is dealing with some forearm tightness.
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(43:34) Storyline roundup: Trey Yesavage is back, Cubs pitcher Justin Steele suffered a setback, Royals infielder Jonathan India is out for the season, and Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks and Red Sox starter Garrett Crochet both head to the IL.
(45:44) George Springer has been activated off the IL.
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How tough was the decision for the Phillies to fire Rob Thomson? The Phillies Show co-host Ruben Amaro Jr. joined FT to show respect for Topper and detail what we can expect from Don Mattingly as the interim manager. What is it like from a GM's perspective to fire a manager?
Ruben also explains why the pitching and defense need to step up.
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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal jumps on for his reaction to the Rob Thomson firing. Why did Alex Cora decline the offer? What can we expect from Don Mattingly?
Ken also weighs in on whether we could see front office changes for the Mets, Phillies, and Red Sox if the teams continue to struggle.
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The Phillies have relieved Rob Thomson of his managerial duties, naming Don Mattingly interim skipper after Alex Cora reportedly turned down the job. (top of show)
(15:49) Padres closer Mason Miller’s scoreless inning streak comes to an end.
(17:20) AL East News: Red Sox reliever Tommy Kahnle can opt out of his deal if he is not called up by Friday, Giancarlo Stanton to the IL, and updates on Carlos Rodón and Gerrit Cole.
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(21:02) Two call ups: Yankees have Elmer Rodriguez starting Wednesday, and the Guardians promote former No. 1 overall pick Travis Bazzana.
(35:03) Pirates pitchers spun 6.2 perfect innings yesterday but Dennis Santana blew the gem later on.
(37:34) Phillies POBO Dave Dombrowski addressed the Rob Thomson firing and apparently it’s not a blame game.
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(40:17) What will the Mariners do with Luis Castillo?
(42:53) A Cleveland fan stole a baseball from a young fan yesterday. Luckily, the Rays broadcast team rescued the story.
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Munetaka Murakami has been a highlight reel this season. White Sox starter Davis Martin hopped on FT to talk about what he’s been seeing from the rookie masher. He also explains what the clubhouse culture has been like and what he’s been working on this season.
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