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Does Cam Schlittler have an AL MVP case? Contreras vs. minor league umpire, Blue Jays = sleeping giant?
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- Foul Territory
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- Sep 14, 2026
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- 2942
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Summary
It took until September 13th, but Vladimir Guerrero Jr. FINALLY homered at home. (Top of show) Kratz thinks he's heating up. (3:02) Pitchers don’t usually win MVP awards, but Cam Schlittler is building a worthy case. Is it enough to overtake Yordan Alvarez? Plus, can the Blue Jays squeeze into the postseason, and just how dangerous can they be? (16:10) Payton Tolle joined Pedro Martinez as the only other Red Sox pitcher to start a game with an immaculate inning. (17:46) Rafael Devers will undergo season-ending surgery to address a core muscle injury, and he might not be the only notable Giant whose season ends early… (20:27) Was Bryce Harper sending a message when he took 34.27 seconds to circle the bases on his homer on Saturday? (22:15) Willson Contreras gave up on an at-bat while rehabbing because the home plate umpire didn’t let him get more pine tar. Contreras tossed his bat in the umpire’s direction after striking out. Go to buylarine.com and use code FT10 at checkout for 10% off. (31:43) Fernando Tais Jr.’s late-season emergence has helped propel the Padres to a seven-game win streak, placing them 2.5 games up for the final wild card spot with two weeks left to play. Start your FOX One 3-day Free trial today at FOXOne.com (37:35) Byron Buxton will undergo season-ending hip surgery. (41:21) We ran a poll during the show, asking who will win the AL Central. Plus, a new Dylan Cease painting is hanging in John Schneider’s office. (46:21) The D’backs , who sit 2.5 GB of the last wild card spot, DFA’d Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/ FOUL . The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance. Get 20% off your…