Mike Fiers Second No-No; Albert Pujols 2000 RBI; Chris Sale 17 Ks; King Felix; Preakness Stakes; Tiger Woods (Ep.103)
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First and foremost, how about Mike Fiers tossing a second no-hitter in his career. How did that happen?
Episode 103 of Foul Territory: A Baseball Podcast—the “Airplane!” edition—has its fair share of baseball banter, but it wouldn’t be a proper episode without political, pop culture and tax advice. Yes, you read that right. But first up, this week’s Headlines, including:
- Albert Pujols getting his 2,000 RBI
- Mike Fiers throwing the second no-hitter of his career
- Chris Sale getting an MLB record 17 Ks in 7 IP (and losing)
- Joey Gallo becoming the first player in MLB history to reach 100 career HR before 100 career singles
- Edwin Jackson getting a chance to play for a record 14th team
- Robinson Cano becoming the third player to reach 2,500 hits that debuted with Yankees
- Astros’ Ryan Pressly making 38 straight scoreless appearances
- Ohtani returning to the Angels
- King Felix heading to injured list (and perhaps the bullpen, or maybe the Astros)
- Yanks’ Miguel Andujar having season-ending surgery and acquiring Kendrys Morales
- Alex Cora not joining the Red Sox for their visit to the White House
- Cubs probing apparent racist gesture made by fan during live broadcast
- New York lawmaker asking MLB to create new rain delay policies
- MLB switching from Trackman to HawkEye for balls and strikes
This week’s Starting Nine is dedicating to the ponies, in honor of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, with nine players with famous horse names. Show wraps with Extra Innings and a look outside the world of baseball at the NBA and NHL playoffs as well as Tiger Woods getting the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
