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The Miz All-Star controversy, MLB Draft shocker, HR Derby preview Jul 14, 2025

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There's controversy in Atlanta! We break it all down, including The Miz being an All-Star and several players no-showing the festivities. (Top of Show)

(21:02) Are the All-Star selections a popularity contest?

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(23:41) Matt Olson is in the HR Derby to replace Ronald Acuña Jr. Former HR Derby champ Toddfather scouts the participants and shares his expertise. Who do we think will win?

(34:26) Draft Recap: Eli Willits is the youngest No. 1 overall pick ever, Ethan Holliday is going to the same team his dad got drafted to, high school seniors are signing cap deals & more!

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(47:14) There are no Angels and Rangers in the All-Star game.

(48:40) All-Star starting lineups are out!

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(52:29) Ohtani's pitching brilliance was on display this past weekend.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun

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Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot Jul 14, 2025

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How are the Rays doing this? Starter Ryan Pepiot discusses pitching deeper into games and how the organization manages injury prevention. Pepiot also explains how and why he adjusted some of his pitches.

How is life pitching in the Majors in a minor league park and how does the team manage road trips?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Alanna Rizzo

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Cubs president Jed Hoyer visits North Side Territory ahead of the trade deadline Jul 14, 2025

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Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer sits down for a wide-ranging Q&A with The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney. It’s a must-listen interview that gets into the dynamics within the trade market, what the Cubs are looking for right now, the calculus around Kyle Tucker, Craig Counsell’s influence and much more.

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Jim Abbott talks ESPN doc, MLB All-Star miss, Inspiring the next gen Jul 13, 2025

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10-year MLB pitcher Jim Abbott was born without a right hand. It's an amazing story and he joins FT to talk about his new ESPN documentary, “Southpaw: The Life and Legacy of Jim Abbott.” He also touches on his famous accolades, including his no-hitter.

How difficult was it for Abbott to avoid tipping pitches? Who are his favorite pitchers to watch?

Jim discusses interacting with children with a similar disability during his career and the emerging technology for prosthetic hands.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Alex Pavlovic talks Devers in SF & Giants falling short for Harper Jul 13, 2025

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NBC Sports Bay Area reporter Alex Pavlovic discusses his new book, “The Franchise: San Francisco Giants: A Curated History of the Orange and Black,” including the potential Bryce Harper deal that ended up as a losing bid.

Alex also covers the Rafael Devers saga shifting to San Francisco. Is Devers the star the Giants are looking for? What will they target at the trade deadline?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Ken Rosenthal’s trade szn update: AL East moves, D’Backs decisions Jul 13, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal hits burning trade deadline questions, including why Boston shouldn’t trade Alex Bregman. Ken also picks out some 3rd basemen the Yankees could trade for and who the D’backs will deal at the deadline. Why did that Bryan Baker trade happen for the Orioles and Rays?

(15:35) The hosts look at the Out of the Park Baseball 2nd half simulations to see how the rest of the season might play out.

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(29:31) Jayson Stark listed midseason awards in The Athletic. We take a look at his MVPs and LVPs.

Hosts: Toddfather, Kratz, SB

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Angels trade deadline plans Jul 12, 2025

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Does not being in the playoffs for a decade push a team to go hard with an outside shot of a playoff seat? The Athletic Angels reporter Sam Blum contemplates what they will do at the trade deadline and if the club has a legit shot at the playoffs.

Blum also explains how the young Halos have developed and if there should be any extensions handed out.

We finish with Blum sharing his experience doing field drills with Ron Washington.

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Brandon Woodruff’s EPIC comeback Jul 12, 2025

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Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff returns to FT to review his rehab process and return to a Big League mound for the first time since 2023. We talk setbacks, inspiration, the state of his stuff and why he signed back with Milwaukee. Of course we ask about The Miz too.

Hosts: Erik Kratz, Scott Braun, Todd Frazier

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Red Sox checkup w/ Jonathan Papelbon: Trade deadline plans, Youth heat, Aroldis Chapman’s a beast Jul 12, 2025

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6x All-Star pitcher Jonathan Papelbon addresses Boston's trade deadline possibilities, including if they'll trade Jarren Duran or Alex Bregman. Pap also does a deep dive into Brayan Bello’s advancement and what Walker Buehler needs to fix. Additionally, Pap gives a prognosis for Kristian Campbell and addresses whether Boston rookies are taking on too much too soon.

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Hosts: AJ, EK, SB

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HR Derby preview, Mariners tip L to Yanks, Astros promote top prospect, O’s <3 picks Jul 11, 2025

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Watch the show LIVE Monday and Tuesday in Atlanta for All-Star Break!

(2:49) The Bronx Bombers sweep Mariners thanks to Andrés Munõz pitch tipping. Why did you make it so damn obvious?!

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(16:04) Clarke Schmidt gets his elbow surgery today. What's his rehab going to be like?

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(18:32) Brice Matthews is missing the Futures Game for a very awesome reason. Plus, we preview prospects playing on Saturday and share Minor League ticket stories.

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(30:09) Bryan Baker makes an ugly Rays debut. Mike Elias speaks on why O's dealt him away.

(36:24) There are some new All-Star Game additions and replacements!

(38:20) What is the purpose of not trading draft picks? GREAT QUESTION.

(39:57) The HR Derby field is set! Former Derby champ Todd gives his scouting report of the contestants and predicts the winner.

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