Foul Territory

He is the co-host of the brand new show on the FT Network–Birdland Territory. Steve Melewski has covered the Orioles for decades, and he joined FT to discuss how the team can turn things around after a slow start. Steve also provides an update on the timeline for Jackson Holliday and if there is concern about Pete Alonso’s bat speed decline.
(13:49) The Pirates look pretty damn good right now, will their early season success be sustainable?
Hosts: Kevin Pillar, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Coming off one of the best defensive performances ever, Angels outfielder Jo Adell joins FT to break down his three home run robberies from Saturday’s win over the Mariners.
Hosts: Kevin Pillar, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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(02:13) Mookie Betts is headed to the IL with a right oblique strain and could miss a month or more.
(16:51) So many injuries around the league from the weekend: Juan Soto, Mike Trout, Alejandro Kirk, Hunter Brown and the Cubs lose two starting pitchers.
(30:39) It hasn’t been pretty for the Giants on offense this year.
(33:19) Storylines to hit from the Padres-Red Sox series: Manny Machado kicked the ball away off of a pickoff move and Alex Cora says Roman Anthony needs to work on his footwork defensively.
(36:06) Manager Oli Marmol joined Cardinal Territory & Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks was placed on paternity leave.
(41:22) Pat Murphy unleashed out a lil pet named Bobby Jr. during an interview with Tricia Whitaker.
Hosts: Kevin Pillar, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal unpacks injuries to big names: Mookie Betts, Hunter Brown, Juan Soto and Alejandro Kirk (Top of show).
(5:15) Ken explores why a few teams are starting slow - the Red Sox, Orioles and Giants.
(11:26) A look back at Jo Adell's incredible show Saturday night.
(18:30) Ken explores his latest piece in The Athletic about Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner.
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Brooks Peck is The Athletic's Senior editor for sports memorabilia and collectibles and he joins us to discuss the true value of Shohei Ohtani items.

(16:06) Jason and Travis Kelce don’t understand the conditioning routine for MLB players. Former MLB All-Star catcher Jonathan Lucroy bit back.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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