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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?
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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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The Dodgers just got crushed with injuries to Mookie Betts and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. (0:00) What's the plan to fill the void?
(26:48) The Nationals had a little dugout beef with Mackenzie Gore v. Nick Senzel. Player perspective here on why it happened.
(35:59) The current All-Star Game vote leaders were released! Who is the biggest surprise and who is missing?
(31:13) The Cubs are struggling but Mike Imanaga II (yes, really) is still HIM!(41:55) Are the Orioles on the lookout for a centerfielder and should that be a top priority?
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(18:20) Ump Show: Phillies skipper Rob Thomson loses his mind!
(25:33) FT on the road with NASCAR announcement!
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Ken Rosenthal covers the Mookie Betts and Yoshinobu Yamamoto injuries suffered over the weekend.
Ken previews the massive AL "Beast" series between the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees. The Mariners also deserve attention after sweeping the Rangers and heading into their showdown with Cleveland.
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Inside Dish takes another swing on the question circling the industry: where is Alex Cora managing next season?
Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if it's time for the Cubs to panic, why arbitration is a flawed system that isn't going anywhere and Ken shares his favorite baseball movie.
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After winning the KBO version of the Cy Young Award, Erick Fedde drops insight on how that overseas experience shaped him into a much better Big League pitcher.
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How does Fedde Wap feel about the possibility of being traded away from Chicago soon?
Fedde talks about the potential of new White Sox starter Drew Thorpe.
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