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Yankees checkup: Trade plans, Volpe’s future, Caballero’s pitch clock beef with MLB, Jazz’s ABS money Jun 18, 2026

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Yankees beat reporter Gary Phillips (New York Daily News) joined us to break down the latest from the Bronx. He hits on trade deadline plans, Anthony Volpe's future with the team, José Caballero's pitch clock beef with MLB, and Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s poor ABS challenge record.

(16:51) After Gary, AJ and Kratz weigh in on José Caballero pitch clock routine that is causing a stir.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Jeff Passan joins: Top trade deadline candidates to track, Team needs Jun 18, 2026

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ESPN's Jeff Passan joined FT to run through his list of names likely to move at the deadline and we asked him how team like the White Sox, Angels, Padres, and Brewers will approach it.

Passan also dives into why this deadline reminds him of 1994 and his thoughts on a potential MLB lockout.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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M’s piggyback rotation debate, A’s owner regretful, BIG IL returns, Cubs closer feeling WBC effects? Jun 17, 2026

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Phillies DH Kyle Schwarber was at 1st base for the first time since 2021. (Top of Show) He dispelled a famous saying.

(4:24) The Mariners are going to a rotating piggyback rotation. Will they regret it?

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(17:15) Cubs closer Daniel Palencia hit the IL for the second time. Is the World Baseball Classic to blame?

(27:58) A's owner John Fisher is now regretting his silence over the past few years?

(37:39) Quick hitters: Drake Baldwin's moonshot, Hunter Brown is very back, Brad Keller IL'd, Ryan Helsley and Cal Raleigh return, a 4-HR game from Cardinals prospect Joshua Báez, and Aaron Ashby is 10-0!

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Tommy Pham joins FT after opting out of deal with the Orioles Jun 17, 2026

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Free agent outfielder Tommy Pham joins FT just days after opting out of his deal with the Orioles. He explains how a season with no real spring training threw off his timing, and why he still believes he can help a contender right now.

Pham also sounds off on MLB roster construction under the current CBA and whether handing young players longer leashes is quietly costing teams wins. Plus, as a former teammate and close friend of Ketel Marte, what's his take on the reaction to Marte's recent day-off request?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Ken Rosenthal's Inside Scoop: Giants open for trade biz, Bryce Harper to the outfield? + D’backs update Jun 17, 2026

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal has the latest on the Giants testing the trade market with some of their bigger names. He also breaks down the Phillies' outfield issues, what the Padres' lack of hitting means for their deadline expectations, and Ken weighs in on whether Chaim Bloom deserves more recognition for his work. Is it finally time for the White Sox to make a move at the deadline, or would that be a mistake?

(22:57) Snakes Territory host Jack Sommers joins FT to assess the Diamondbacks as we approach the season's midpoint. He breaks down Corbin Carroll's recent run and the (overhyped?) drama around Ketel Marte. Also covered: what led to top prospect Ryan Waldschmidt's demotion to Triple-A.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Hunter Brown returns v. Framber, PCA’s cycle, Dustin May’s gem, Padres bat woes, Cal Raleigh’s back, Tommy Edman too Jun 16, 2026

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Injuries suck is a frequent segment on the show but let's highlight some big names returning today. (Top of show) We list a few and then get to more roster notes later on.

(02:26) Good Padres and Cardinals talk here. The Padres couldn't generate a single run against the Dustin May on Monday night. Was it the Padres' lack of offense, or May's dominant outing that contributed more to the result?

(14:25) We have some Dodgers injury updates from Dave Roberts.

(18:25) Grayson Rodriguez is headed to the IL with low back inflammation, and the Angels designated Drew Pomeranz for assignment. We also mix in more injury notes here.

(20:57) Pete Crow-Armstrong cycled in a wild win for the Cubs.

(29:09) Gabriel Rincones Jr. picked up his first career hit on Monday for Philly - and it was a home run.

(29:58) Colt Keith hit three home runs and drove in six RBIs as the Tigers blew past the Astros on Monday night.

(30:25) Hunter Brown takes the mound for the Astros tonight, making his first start since going down with a shoulder strain back in March. And he faces Framber!

(31:40) More quick hitters, including Mike Trout's latest feat and Colt Keith's big night.

(38:14) Yordan Alvarez is putting together a monster season for the Astros.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Jeremy Affeldt takes us inside pro athlete life challenges after retirement + Giants checkup Jun 16, 2026

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Three-time World Series champion Jeremy Affeldt shares his thoughts on the Giants' disappointing season, why Buster Posey went into the year without solidifying the bullpen, and how the Rafael Devers trade looks one year later. He also weighs in on Kyle Harrison's dominance with the Brewers and his book, Built for the Storm.Part II of this conversation is a deep dive into the immense struggles many pro athletes face after retiring.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Robert Murray joins Pinstripe Territory to hit Yankees trade plans Jun 16, 2026

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FT Insider Robert Murray joins Pinstripe Territory to break down the latest Yankees trade deadline rumors.

Who could New York make a move for?

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Reacting to reports: Bo opting out? Philly needs, Marlins shopping Sandy? + Brewers notes w/Curt Hogg Jun 16, 2026

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Will Bo Bichette opt out of his contract at the end of the year, or will a trade happen before that?

(7:46) The Phillies desperately need outfield help. Who could they target at the deadline?

(11:13) If the Marlins deal Sandy Alcántara at the deadline, where does he land?

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(14:02) Brewer Territory host Curt Hogg breaks down Jacob Misiorowski's historic start against the Phillies, whether the Brewers should manage his workload more carefully, and what to expect from Cooper Pratt after his recent promotion. Hogg also discusses Kyle Harrison's recent turnaround and Pat Murphy's Forrest Gump comparison to Misiorowski.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Miz Maddux, Pads-O's Beanball, Yanks-Jays beef, Yamamoto shines, Skubal's return, Guards lose Ramírez Jun 15, 2026

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Happy Birthday Mr. Erik Kratz! This weekend, Erik and his son took home the PIAA state championship. (Top of Show) Have a day.

(05:42) Yoshinobu Yamamoto was near-perfect in his Saturday start against the White Sox. We also hit Miz doing his version of a Maddux, Skubal's return, and José Ramírez is headed to the IL with a hamate bone fracture. Why are hamate bone injuries on the rise?

(23:50) The Yankees IL'd Trent Grisham and there's been a setback to Giancarlo Stanton's return.

(25:33) The pitch clock stirred things up in the Yankees-Blue Jays series this weekend. Did anyone actually do anything wrong though?

(38:09) A frightening hit-by-pitch in the Orioles-Padres game this weekend had some fans fired up. Was it all handled properly?

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(44:21) The Royals are losing a big bat. Vinnie Pasquantino is headed to the IL after hamate bone surgery.

(44:52) Spencer Strider's post-Tommy John struggles continue after landing on the IL with right elbow inflammation.

(45:14) Rockies flamethrower Chase Dollander is down with a UCL tear.

(47:09) Will the A's look to bring in stars with their move to Las Vegas? Also, we recap a wild lil homestead for them in LV.

(50:00) The Braves announced Spencer Strider will be shut down for four weeks.

(52:46) Let's take a look at the All-Star ballot update!

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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