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Joey Votto is a national baseball treasure and Reds catcher Luke Maile has an epic story to back it up.

Maile sums up the current state of his ballclub and covers the star growth of shortstop Elly De La Cruz in his 2nd season.

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The veteran catcher hits some food recs in the Cincinnati area and what it is like to be playing for his hometown team. 

Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Pirates pitcher Brady Feigl lays out his LONG journey to the Big Leagues after making his MLB Debut on Monday. 

We also talk about him nearly making the cut on the 2015 Atlanta Braves but losing the spot to a ballplayer popped for performance-enhancing drugs.

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What is it like to be in DFA limbo? Brady tells us about process and what it means for his career. He also doles out advice for people trying to achieve a lifelong dream.

Hosts: AJ, Kratz, Braun

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The Royals have climbed all the way up to first place in the AL Central. (1:54) Does this mean a changing of the AL Manager of the Year frontrunner too?

(11:20) Do you know who the best HR robber is in baseball?

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(15:59) Aaron Nola shoved. The Astros are in a rut. The Mariners had another trademark M's game.

(17:58) Real talk comments from Chas McCormick on his struggles. Respect.

(20:23) Does umpire Vic Carapazza have different foreign substance rules per team?

(26:45) More ump show talk with the worst called strike of the Statcast era and (28:38) fans on social media moving their attention to Laz Diaz after Angel Hernandez called it a career.

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The wild 3-team deal was unfolding during FT and we get takes from The Athletic's Jim Bowden and FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal on the Dodgers adding Tommy Edman and Michael Kopech, the Cardinals getting both Erik Fedde and Tommy Pham, and the White Sox scooping up prospects.

(25:04) Ken Rosenthal also covers the Tanner Scott market, the buzz around the Yankees, Snell, the Rangers, Guardians, Braves, Mariners and more!

Bowden and Ken both deliver their thoughts on the aftermath from Garrett Crochet requesting a contract extension to pitch in October. Bowden also gets to the Jack Flaherty market and slams the idea of the Giants trading Blake Snell after loading up in the offseason.

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(15:01) We cover the last Big League pieces of that big trade puzzle with thoughts on Tommy Pham rejoining the Cardinals and Michael Kopech's potential with the Dodgers.

(35:45) We cover Jack Flaherty's situation and AJ unveils the reason why Randy Arozarena had permission from the Mariners to hang out with Rays fans before departing the club.

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Hosts: AJ, Kratz, Braun

Check out the newest addition to the FT Network! The Phillies Show covers the Carlos Estévez acquisition from the Angels for a pair of pitching prospects. It seems to be a perfect fit for the Phillies, who have been looking for more stability in the late innings. But is this it? Are the Phillies really finished making moves before Tuesday’s 6 p.m.  ET trade deadline? 

Hosts: Former Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr., longtime Philly reporter Jim Salisbury and beat writer Todd Zolecki.

Jim reports on how the Phillies continue to monitor the starting pitching market. Bryce Harper was asked how he feels about the Phillies roster heading into the final two months of the season, if Estévez and Austin Hays are the only two acquisitions that POBO Dave Dombrowski makes before the trade deadline. The Phillies have lost 8 of 12 and have played .500 for the past several weeks.
“Yeah, the superstars got to show up,” Harper said.

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Cubs POBO Jed Hoyer meant it when he said his front office would be opportunistic, dealing Christopher Morel and two pitching prospects to the Rays for an All-Star third baseman. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain what the Cubs are trying to accomplish at this trade deadline, which suddenly is far more complex than simply buying or selling. Trading with the Rays usually means buyer beware, but the Cubs had to change up their mix and show some creativity.

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We start on a light note. Do GMs send each other “You up” texts? That has to be how these midnight trades are getting done.

How in the loop are players during the trade process? Billy Eppler ran the Angels and Mets in the recent past and covers how front office/clubhouse relationships have changed, like how players (ex: Garrett Crochet) can help determine their trade market.

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Eppler scouted Shohei Ohtani in Japan and then signed him. What stood out about Sho-time when he was overseas? 

What is on the checklist for teams during trade season? Eppler takes us through the process, including permission from ownership.

Hosts: Toddfather, Kratz, Braun

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Rangers special advisor Dayton Moore details the progress made by the Rangers to jump back into the division race with many big names on their way back soon.

We also ask the former Royals General Manger for his thoughts on KC, including the trade talks that circled around Salvador Perez last season.

We ask Moore about Garrett Crochet's decision to seek an extension before agreeing to pitch in October and his thoughts on working with star General Manager Chris Young.

It's trade season so we dive into what reasons might lead to a trade. Is it simply looking to fill gaps on your roster for this season or are there bigger reasons for a swap?

Hosts: Toddfather, Kratz, Braun

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Fansided MLB Insider Robert Murray joins Scott Braun & Erik Kratz to react to the New York Yankees trading for Jazz Chisholm Jr.

NYY Recaps podcast host Derek Levandowski shares the Yankees perspective, including how Jazz will mesh with everyone in the clubhouse.

Who else is on Brian Cashman's list for the struggling Bronx Bombers? Is there a fit for the Yanks and Rays to swing a deal?

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Is a Garrett Crochet trade not happening now? Will the Mets be big buyers? Would the Cubs really think about entertaining Seiya Suzuki trade offers? Youtube creator Giraffe Neck Marc curates some of the hottest trade takes from fans and asks FT hosts to buy or sell them.

Hosts: Toddfather, Kratz, Braun

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