Foul Territory

Pirates hitting coach Matt Hague joins FT to talk about the strong start to the season. He discussed Oneil Cruz's adjustments at the plate, what it's like coaching Konnor Griffin, and how he handles being a hitting coach in today's data era.
Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun
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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal stops by to jump into the Tarik Skubal news. He also discussed Philly's improvement since Don Mattingly took over, some extension thoughts on Drake Baldwin and Sal Stewart, and what the Marlins plan to do with Sandy Alcantara.
(19:08) Sox Machine writer James Fegan checks in with FT to talk through the thought of the White Sox being a playoff contender. He also breaks down the bullpen and compares Munetaka Murakami's signing to winning the lottery!
Hosts: Pierzynski, Braun
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(3:03) AJ and Kratz share their power rankings after the first month of the season. Can you guess which host has the White Sox in his top 10?
(15:51) Randal Grichuk signs with the Southsiders.
(17:29) Jonah Heim heads to the A's. Small moves that can have an impact.
(20:14) Bryce Eldridge is "feeling sexy" at the plate. Is there a new nickname in his future?
(22:40) Roman Anthony and the Red Sox have had a tough start to season, and now Anthony is visiting a hand specialist after coming out early on Monday.
(26:58) Has Tarik Skubal thrown his final pitch as a Tiger?
(31:57) The Angels have the worst record in baseball, but the crew isn't really surprised.
(34:47) Injury updates: Angel Zerpa is done for the season (elbow surgery) and Steven Matz was placed on the 15-day IL with his elbow barking.
Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun
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Willson Contreras dropped some viral comments after a rough weekend and Tim Healey of the Boston Globe was in the room for it. Was he taking a shot at Alex Cora and another one at the rookies in the lineup?
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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The Giants are STRUGGLING right now. SF Chronicle senior reporter Susan Slusser joins FT to analyze the power outage and the rookie callup they're hoping will change that.
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(15:34) A rough injury roundup: Ronald Acuña Jr. is dealing with a hamstring strain, Ryan Helsley is on the shelf, Ronnie Mauricio fractured his thumb, Ryan Pepiot is done for the season, and Yusei Kikuchi is the latest to go down.
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Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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