Acuña IL'd again, Braden Montgomery's historic debut, Blue Jays catcher questions, Oppo knocks rule
About this episode
The episode discusses recent MLB events including player injuries, rookie performances, and team playoff chances.
Fun Fact: Erik Kratz is a high school baseball coach and he's got a big week ahead. (Top of Show) (3:03) This is why we love baseball. White Sox rookie Braden Montgomery hit a walk-off home run in his MLB debut against the Braves. Do the White Sox have a chance to make the playoffs in a weak AL? (19:53) We have a medical update on Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas and Ronald Acuña Jr. heads to the IL once again with a hamstring injury. (22:38) AL Central talk: Jack Flaherty has been a tale of two pitchers this season and Tarik Skubal is expected to return soon. Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/FOUL #squarepod (25:19) Blue Jays talk: Rookie catcher Brandon Valenzuela has been answering the bell in Alejandro Kirk's absence, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is suddenly batting leadoff, and Dylan Cease is BACK. (36:08) Dodgers catcher Will Smith is limited by a stiff neck and Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer is not thrilled that Rockies fans aren't showing up at the home games. To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/ FOUL . The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance. (38:42) Mets infielder Jorge…
People in this episode
Host: Erik Kratz
Topics covered
- MLB debut
- injury updates
- playoff chances
- rookie performances
- team discussions
- sponsorships
Keywords
- Braden Montgomery
- Ronald Acuña Jr.
- injury updates
- MLB
- rookie catcher
- Blue Jays
- White Sox
- playoffs
- sponsorships
Sponsors
Square, ASPCA, SeatGeek
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: White Sox, Phillies, Blue Jays, Dodgers, Rockies
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