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David Samson’s CBA battle review + Sacramento’s expansion team quest May 28, 2026

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More labor talk here! Former MLB executive David Samson jumped on FT to break down MLB’s brewing labor fight. Disclaimer: this interview happened after the MLBPA sent in their proposal, but before MLB officially sent in their quest for a salary cap. We mentioned in this pod that we knew it was coming. The conversation is still full of interesting tidbits.

(18:56) Sacramento has officially unveiled funding details and renderings for its MLB expansion ballpark. SB says no chance.

Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun

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MLB salary cap/floor proposal numbers are in, Murakami is RAKING, Ohtani’s crowded NL Cy Young quest, O’s sweep Rays May 28, 2026

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Let the labor battle begin! Our show started before MLB sent in their pitch, but we cover that later in the pod. (top of show) Also, look out for The Athletic's Evan Drellich joining us tomorrow to dive in deeper.

(3:22) Six no-hit innings AND a home run. Shohei Ohtani is INSANE. That performance kicks off a debate: Who is the frontrunner for NL Cy Young right now?

(23:51) Dodgers taking hits: Teoscar Hernandez suffered a hamstring strain and Kike Hernandez has a significant oblique tear and will miss multiple weeks.

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(25:18) BREAKING NEWS: MLB proposed a hard salary cap to union officials as part of the next CBA. Let's take a look at the numbers.

(35:38) White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami now holds the MLB record for most home runs by any rookie before June. Is the AL ROY race already over? Plus, does Yordan Álvarez have a legitimate shot at AL MVP?

(47:24) Arizona is on a legitimate heater. Sound the alarm, don't sleep on this team.

(49:04) The Orioles swept the Rays. Are they better than we think they are?

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(51:44) Should the Giants replace third base coach Hector Borg? Manager Tony Vitello addressed the situation.

(54:32) Is this the end for Andrew McCutchen? He was DFA’d by the Rangers.

Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun

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Braves DH Dominic Smith joins FT May 28, 2026

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Great vibes in this one from a slugger who loves the show. Former 1st round pick Dominic Smith made his FT debut to talk about what it means to be in Atlanta, why he's thriving with the Braves and his growth as a player over the years.

Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun

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Ken Rosenthal: Will thriving small market teams make BIG trades? + Real root of rising stolen base rate May 28, 2026

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal is here to tie MLB's labor battle with the trade deadline pressure for some surprising division leaders, and whether Jacob Misiorowski is for real as an NL Cy Young contender.

(17:16)Stolen base numbers are through the roof. Is the pitch clock the driving force behind the surge?

Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun

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Cardinals-Brewers BEEF, Uribe’s D-Gen X move, Luis Robert out a while, Latest Wander Franco News May 27, 2026

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A bat dog potentially caused a serious knee injury to Dodgers prospect Kendall George. Yes, really. (top of show)

(1:57) Brewers reliever Abner Uribe busted out a cross chop celebration after closing out the Cardinals, and it turns out there's a reason behind it most people didn't know about.

(19:58) Luis Robert Jr. is headed to the 60-day IL, and the Mets are left answering some uncomfortable questions about their offseason decisions.

(24:57) Another A-list NFL player owns a stake in a team now.

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(28:04) The FT crew addresses the latest news around Wander Franco’s court case.

(30:50) Bad news for the Dodgers as Kiké Hernández injured his oblique in his first game back. Plus, some Astros players took to the streets in full uniform on a coffee run for the team.

Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun

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Dallas Braden’s A’s checkup & Mariners piggyback pitching rant May 27, 2026

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Athletics TV Broadcaster Dallas Braden joined FT to tell us where the A's stand in the AL West, what to expect from Gage Jump, and if Shea Langeliers can continue to build an MVP case. He also ranted about Seattle's decision to piggyback Luis Castillo and Bryce Miller.

(25:39) Kiké Hernández returned from the IL and he brings a different energy to this Dodgers team. We also found out just how bad his elbow injury was, and why he wanted to let Andrew Friedman know about it. Disclaimer: this conversation happened before we learned that Kiké strained his oblique.

(31:49) Gage Jump's Triple-A adjustments pitching in a hitter-friendly environment in Las Vegas could help him moving forward with the A's. Baseball America's JJ Cooper has the report.

Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun

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Colton Cowser talks consecutive walk-off homers & Pete Alonso's leadership + Tarik Skubal trade chances May 27, 2026

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Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser hopped on FT to talk about his consecutive walk-off home runs and if he heard some Tigers broadcasters calling him out. He also talked about Pete Alonso's leadership, the lack of an Orioles home run celebration, and a fun hypothetical about his teammates.

(17:05) The Tigers are struggling bad and Tarik Skubal is due back soon. Are they already in a position where they will trade him?

(18:27) Pedro Grifol is the new head coach at Florida International University, and AJ shares his thoughts.

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Fair Territory: MLB teams trending up/down, Freddie Freeman's growing dilemma, Hitting is a dying art May 27, 2026

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal lends big picture thoughts post-Memorial Day, starting with teams off to a hot start - Nationals, White Sox, Cardinals, D'backs, Phillies, Brewers (Top of show).

(7:31) Cubs, Rangers, Tigers, Royals, Red Sox & Mets are trending in the wrong direction.

(12:25) The muddy American League sports teams with up and down starts.

(13:12) Inside Scoop unpacks Ken’s latest column about Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman and the subtle art of hitting.

(22:01) Grillin’ Ken answers your live questions: how the NL Cy Young is shaping up to be a historic race and if the White Sox are buyers come Trade Deadline.

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Streaky Cubs, Surging Brewers, Tatsuya Imai’s combined no-no, Roki’s evolution, Bryce Harper’s toothpaste, Blue Jays lose Dylan Cease May 26, 2026

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Did you see how Bryce Harper brushes his teeth?? (top of show) It's...a choice.

(3:49) The Astros threw a combined no-hitter behind Tatsuya Imai's six innings. Can this jump start a turnaround back into postseason contention?

(19:17) The Cubs are struggling on offense and the Brewers don't have enough slug. Will there be a bat at the deadline for these teams to go and get?

(24:50) Roki Sasaki has been better for the Dodgers, and has turned himself into a starting rotation-caliber arm. Also, some pitch-tipping talk in here.

(41:44) The Angels made some roster moves. The Yoán Moncada signing continues to befuddle us.

(44:03) How should Nick Castellanos feel about his situation with his former team in town?

(53:20) The Blue Jays have lost another pitcher to the IL with Dylan Cease set to miss time with a hamstring strain + some other crucial injuries covered in this segment.

(56:02) Chris Taylor retired twice over the weekend. What really happened?

Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun

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Dr. Neal ElAttrache talks “NanoNeedle”, future of baseball medicine, & TJ surgery on Injury Territory May 26, 2026

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Dr. Neal ElAttrache joins injury expert Will Carroll on Injury Territory to discuss the new “NanoNeedle” procedure that has suddenly become one of the biggest stories in baseball after its use on Tarik Skubal and Blake Snell. What actually makes this procedure different? Why are recoveries potentially moving faster? Are teams beginning to rethink the entire cycle of elbow injuries before reconstruction becomes necessary?

Plus, a fascinating discussion about the evolution of pitching injuries, the pressures of modern velocity, and where baseball medicine could be headed next.

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