Astros Manager Joe Espada stopped by FT to talk about Jose Altuve's recovery, his new coaching staff additions, Cam Smith's 2026 outlook and Carlos Beltran's HOF case. He also covered Hunter Brown's ace status, the Framber Valdez situation/upcoming free agency and coming to terms with the 2017 Astros.

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Astros Manager Joe Espada stopped by FT to talk about Jose Altuve's recovery, his new coaching staff additions, Cam Smith's 2026 outlook and Carlos Beltran's HOF case. He also covered Hunter Brown's ace status, the Framber Valdez situation/upcoming free agency and coming to terms with the 2017 Astros.
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Astros Manager Joe Espada joins FT: Framber convo, Beltran’s HOF case, Altuve’s recovery, 2017 champs

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Welcome back Ross Stripling to host the show! (top of show)

(01:09) Let’s review JR Ritchie’s standout debut for the Braves. Plus, a quick look at the NL East after the Phillies lost again.

(15:59) What is going on with Garrett Crochet this year?

(16:56) A communication mix-up led to a funky ninth inning for the Mets bullpen.

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(19:16) It's Cubs-Dodgers weekend. Let's not forget what Pete Crow-Armstrong said about LA fans earlier this year and the warm welcome he’ll receive.

(29:25) Logan Webb does not have the world’s greatest poker face. He hit Dalton Rushing and claimed to not know the backstory with Rushing and Jung Hoo Lee.

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(33:08) Red Sox manager Alex Cora was on the money when addressing the team’s struggles.

(34:50) Francisco Lindor is expected to miss significant time and there is no timetable for his return.

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Welcome back Ross Stripling to host the show! (top of show)
(01:09) Let&rsquo;s review JR Ritchie&rsquo;s standout debut for the Braves. Plus, a quick look at the NL East after the Phillies lost again.
(15:59) What is going on with Garrett Crochet this year?
(16:56) A communication mix-up led to a funky ninth inning for the Mets bullpen.
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(19:16) It's Cubs-Dodgers weekend. Let's not forget what Pete Crow-Armstrong said about LA fans earlier this year and the warm welcome he&rsquo;ll receive.
(29:25) Logan Webb does not have the world&rsquo;s greatest poker face. He hit Dalton Rushing and claimed to not know the backstory with Rushing and Jung Hoo Lee.
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(33:08) Red Sox manager Alex Cora was on the money when addressing the team&rsquo;s struggles.
(34:50) Francisco Lindor is expected to miss significant time and there is no timetable for his return.
Hosts: Ross Stripling, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun
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Braves get richer with JR Ritchie, PCA v. LA, Dodgers-Giants beef

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How can the Mets rebound from a disastrous start? Former NLCS MVP and Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy joined FT to talk about what he's seen from the team this season. He gives an incredible in-depth analysis of how the hitters are approaching the plate and why the bats are struggling.

We then shift gears to the Phillies. Murph discusses his relationship with hitting coach Kevin Long and what's going on with the ballclub.

Hosts: Pillar, Kratz, Braun

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How can the Mets rebound from a disastrous start?&nbsp;Former NLCS MVP and Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy joined FT to talk about what he's seen from the team this season. He gives an incredible in-depth analysis of how the hitters are approaching the plate and why the bats are struggling.
We then shift gears to the Phillies. Murph discusses his relationship with hitting coach Kevin Long and what's going on with the ballclub.
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3x All-Star Daniel Murphy joins FT

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Former World Series champion and six-time All-Star Jonathan Papelbon joins us for an in-depth look at the Yankees-Red Sox series. Pap also discussed how the Blue Jays can handle their closer situation, why we don’t see the long reliever role as often, and Juan Soto’s teammate comments regarding the Mets’ losing streak.

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Former World Series champion and six-time All-Star Jonathan Papelbon joins us for an in-depth look at the Yankees-Red Sox series. Pap also discussed how the Blue Jays can handle their closer situation, why we don&rsquo;t see the long reliever role as often, and Juan Soto&rsquo;s teammate comments regarding the Mets&rsquo; losing streak.
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Jonathan Papelbon Unfiltered: Red Sox-Yankees thoughts, Toronto closer situation, Soto’s viral comments

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Astros Manager Joe Espada joins FT: Framber convo, Beltran’s HOF case, Altuve’s recovery, 2017 champs

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