It's almost Opening Day and with games about to start, some players won't be there. Spencer Strider and Trey Yesavage are sidelined, Zach Wheeler and Gerrit Cole aren't quite back, and we discuss. We take a look at whether the pitch clock hurts pitchers - you'll be surprised at the answer - and at the predictability of teams heading into 2026.

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It's almost Opening Day and with games about to start, some players won't be there. Spencer Strider and Trey Yesavage are sidelined, Zach Wheeler and Gerrit Cole aren't quite back, and we discuss. We take a look at whether the pitch clock hurts pitchers - you'll be surprised at the answer - and at the predictability of teams heading into 2026.
Enjoy 50% off for life plus Free Shipping AND 3 Free Gifts at https://mengotomars.com
Get 10 free meals and a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box at https://HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as a discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.

Will Carroll is a leading voice at the intersection of sports medicine, analytics, and the business of baseball. His work has been cited across Major League Baseball front offices, broadcast booths, and training rooms, often shaping how injuries are discussed and understood at the highest levels of the sport.

 

Will hosts Injury Territory, a show that explores what actually happened, why it matters, and what comes next. No panic or hot takes - just context about injuries. Part of the Foul Territory Network

Will Carroll is a leading voice at the intersection of sports medicine, analytics, and the business of baseball. His work has been cited across Major League Baseball front offices, broadcast booths, and training rooms, often shaping how injuries are discussed and understood at the highest levels of the sport.
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Will hosts Injury Territory, a show that explores what actually happened, why it matters, and what comes next. No panic or hot takes - just context about injuries. Part of the Foul Territory Network

Injury Territory

Opening Day Ouches

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