About this episode

The episode discusses recent MLB news, including a tribute to John Sterling and updates on player injuries and performances.

A tribute to legendary Yankees broadcaster John Sterling. RIP (top of show) (8:03) The Yankees optioned shortstop Anthony Volpe to Triple-A instead of calling him up from his rehab assignment. Also, what's going on in with the Orioles? (23:39) Yankees rookie Elmer Rodriguez had two cousins finish 1-2 in the Kentucky Derby. (25:17) Breaking News: 2x Cy Young dude Tarik Skubal is undergoing surgery to remove loose bodies in his elbow. Injury Territory host Will Carroll hopped on to evaluate the injury. (30:53) Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle is absolutely raking with runners in scoring position this season. (32:45) The Mets and catcher Luis Torrens agreed to a two-year extension. (35:39) Weekend headlines: The White Sox have some hope with Munetaka Murakami continuing to mash, the Pirates are staying strong in a tough NL Central, and the Royals swept the Mariners. (44:32) The Marlins have called up top catching prospect Joe Mack.  (47:24) Rockies starter Chase Dollander has been on a roll, but they might have killed his momentum. (50:08) Some fun to close it out: Kazuma Okamoto should be eating quesadillas prior to every game and the Brewers put their logo up to patch…

People in this episode

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

Guest: Will Carroll

Topics covered

• Yankees news
• Tarik Skubal injury
• MLB updates
• John Sterling tribute
• Rookie performances
• Sponsorships

Keywords

• John Sterling
• Tarik Skubal
• Anthony Volpe
• Yankees
• MLB
• injury news
• rookie performances
• sponsorships

Sponsors

Mint Mobile, BlueChew

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Organizations: Foul Territory Network

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