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Willie Mays passed away on Tuesday at the age of 93. We do our best to honor his legacy by sharing unique stories about the “Say Hey Kid” and his legend status among the stars of the sport. (2:12)
(11:47) Aaron Judge was hit on the hand but X-rays were negative for a break. Is there beef in this Orioles series from multiple HBPs? Also, Ben Rice debut talk in here.
(18:08) Do the Dodgers need an innings eater? We hit Bobby Miller’s return and AJ explains why White Sox starter Erick Fedde is a better trade option than his teammate, Garrett Crochet.
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(26:28) We get to the questionable Teoscar Hernandez check swing call that led to an LA win over Colorado. There’s a better spot to place blame than the ump here.
(35:07) We dive into AJ’s successful career as a shoe salesman (not kidding) and hear about his tips and tricks of the trade ;)
Hosts: AJ, Kratz, Braun
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Blue Jays slugger Justin Turner has been playing for a while now. What motivates to keep trucking?
JT is spending his first season north of the border. Why has playing in Toronto been special compared to other places? Kid names convo in here too with a baby due soon!
The Blue Jays have taken on the Dodgers, Phillies, and Yankees so far this year. Who is the best of the best and is the AL East as grueling as it appears?
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Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Alanna Rizzo

Are the Mets good enough to commit to this squad at the trade deadline? We ask FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal about their Grimace-fueled run.
The Angels have put a lot of trust in veteran manager Ron Washington. Is the plan working and is Wash part of their long-term vision?
Dodgers superstar Mookie Betts is out with a broken hand and that brings up replacement questions. Trade for a SS or nah?
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The Orioles are buyers at the deadline. What exactly are they looking for and how have injuries impacted their needs this season?
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After Ken, we play GM for the Rangers, Red Sox, and the Phillies! Who should spend, who needs to perform, and what is looking up for each of these teams?
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Breaking news during the show about AAA adopting the ABS challenge system full-time. Does this mean we'll see it in MLB next year? (23:52)
(09:19) Orioles-Yankees preview includes Gerrit Cole returning and the Orioles seeking another starting pitcher to acquire.
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(02:06) The Cubs are hovering around the bottom of the NL Central, the Brewers are playing consistent winning baseball and the Reds are gaining steam…where will the Central teams end up at the end of September?
(12:19) Paul Skenes has been in the league for a month and has been a certified star. Is he now an All-Star lock?
(16:06) The Nationals promoted 2023 first rounder Dylan Crews to AAA. When will he debut in the Bigs and should the Nationals push in some chips at the deadline?
(40:43) The Rockies are likely not moving Ryan McMahon but we've known that ;)
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The Nats need to find a veteran leader like Jayson Werth to guide the young stars coming up in DC, notes Washington Post reporter Chelsea Janes, who covers the state of the Nationals on FT.
The Nats might not be sellers at the deadline. Janes walks us through why Washington might hold their best pieces and keep this team connected.
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Mackenzie Gore and Nick Senzel went into fight mode in the Nats dugout. Is this a long-term problem or just Gore being an emotional leader?
Hosts: Alanna Rizzo, AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz
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So all it took was a Grimace first pitch?! The Mets are on fire and while some fans point to the lovable movie character, FT gets into contender/pretender status with Casey Stern. The "Unfiltered" pod host explains why hanging around the playoff hunt could hold them back significantly in the future.
If Pete Alonso gets traded, he will likely not return in free agency. Is Juan Soto realistic for the Mets if Alonso finds a different home?
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Red Sox manager Alex Cora might be a very popular free agent. What teams should be on Cora's short list and is staying in Boston out of the question?
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