Will Pirates hyped prospect Paul Skenes soon be more known for his Splinker than his Fastball? The FT crew reviews his debut start from the weekend. (1:42)

(12:02) The Twins win A LOT lately. Are they a World Series contender?

(20:04) Entertaining weekend. Braves/Mets recap here, includes a near no-no.

(24:54) Padres/Dodgers was a vibe as usual. The Padres are winning in SD even when they're not winning!

(28:02) The Orioles have stars everywhere right now. Even their owner! 

(31:34) Why are the Blue Jays looking mid? Is Vladdy Jr. not a star?

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What's it like playing for energetic Angels skipper Ron Washington? Catcher Logan O'Hoppe lists some attributes that stand out, including notes in every player's locker.

Mike Trout is still a big contributor to the team right now but in a different role. O'Hoppe tells us what the GOAT is up to and also explains how unique it was to catch Shohei Ohtani last season.

O'Hoppe takes us inside his journal routine that helps him prep for games and why he is all-in on the one-knee catching setup.

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Clayton Kershaw keeps his life close to the vest. Why is the LA legend so guarded and does he have media fatigue? 

The Athletic's Andy McCullough spills some tea from his brand new book, titled "The Last of His Kind", available now.

What changes did the Dodgers suggest to the stubbornly brilliant run prevention master and how has he become more open as his career progresses? 

Pierzynski and the Cardinals shelled Kershaw in the 2014 playoffs. Was he tipping pitches in that game? The guys tackle the great playoff Kershaw debate.

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The "Rockie way" is NOT working. Why aren't the Rockies investing in analytics and w? Denver Post beat writer Patrick Saunders details who could be on the hot seat in Colorado.

Saunders also spills tea on how the team got bamboozled with their Kris Bryant bidding.

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The 2024 Nationals are "lurking in the shadows." Closer Kyle Finnegan gives us the lowdown on his ballclub acting different this year.

Finny stands up for the human error over robo umps and previews a future grand entrance out of the bullpen.

Was Juan Soto crazy for turning down massive contract offers in Washington? Finnegan takes us through the locker room conversations and why Soto is worth more than what he was offered!

Also covered: If you didn't play baseball for a living, what would you be doing for work? When did you fall in love with baseball? Which team has the nicest uniforms in baseball?

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Is it panic time in Toronto? Sportsnet insider Ben Nicholson-Smith talks about the possible situation where the Blue Jays may have to sell at the deadline. Who could they end up dealing and is their GM on the hot seat?

Daulton Varsho is HIM on defense. How did he go from catcher to elite elite outfielder?

Alek Manoah is back. What has changed from last year to this year?

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There's a different buzz around the ballpark this weekend for the debut of Pirates top prospect Paul Skenes. Pittsburgh Game Planning and Strategy Coach Radley Haddad tells us what to expect and also hypes rookie sensation Jared Jones.

Haddad lists some Pirates players on the rise, describes his average day on the job, dives into what a dead zone fastball is and also answers a fan question about Mitch Keller.

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One of the top high school players in the country turns the tables to ask AJ and Kratz about how they handled baseball adversity and tackled the daily grind for so long. 

First, we ask impressive super prospect Brady Harris questions, including what the next generation of top players is focused on and he delivers interesting insight on why the callout to play multiple sports isn't for everyone.

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the hype that other leagues do because most fans don’t follow the high school draft prospects. Is it surprising that the best player Harris has played in a Perfect Game showcase is someone you’ve probably already heard of?

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo dive into Pirates top prospect Paul Skenes debuting Saturday and his updated arsenal.

Willson Contreras has a fractured forearm. This injury comes alongside a handful of offensive issues and a general lack of production from Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado. Ken and Alanna break down what led to the Contreras injury and what the Cardinals might do to remedy their season.

Ken and Alanna trade thoughts on Houston's struggles and the surprises coming out of their bullpen. Can Alex Bregman pick it up in the middle of the season or is it time for the club to jump ship at the deadline? 

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Jason Kipnis back on FT today! Why does the Reds offense suddenly "look like it's facing Logan Webb in San Francisco" every night? We slice up some reasons for slump city in Cincinnati (02:11) and in San Francisco (08:19) before they face off.

(17:56) We dive into Ken Rosenthal’s article on the Mason Miller trade price tag.

(31:46) Big rivalry weekend! Which matchup will steal the show?

(38:16) The sausage is still working in Minnesota!

(44:12) Which teams are trending up/down in attendance this season and why?

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Could the Rangers be in play for A’s closer Mason Miller? We ask Dallas Morning News beat writer Evan Grant for some Texas pitching updates, including Max Scherzer’s setback and Jack Leiter’s status. Should Jordan Montgomery be on this club?

Who is here to replace the Astros as the powerhouse in the AL West? 

Also covered: Corey Seager’s bounceback, Marcus Semien appreciation, Wyatt Langford’s injury, underrated Jonah Heim.

Evan Grant, part-time food critic, walks us through the best stadium food in MLB!

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