HUGE Braves-Angels brawl, Taj Bradley shines, Fish pull Sandy, Konnor Griffin deal done, Horton surgery
Podcast:Foul Territory Published On: Wed Apr 08 2026 Description: The 19-year-old gets paid! The Pirates finally officially lock up shortstop Konnor Griffin with an extension. (top of show) (01:45) A HUGE brawl broke out in the Braves–Angels game. Jorge Soler and Reynaldo López threw punches, and 62-year-old manager Walt Weiss took Soler down. (19:26) Blue Jays manager John Schneider got ejected and was irate after Kevin Gausman was called for a balk. (23:45) Sandy Alcántara was pulled after 95 pitches—and he didn’t seem too pleased, especially after the Marlins’ loss. (32:14) Paul Skenes carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning yesterday and said Konnor Griffin could be the face of the franchise after his extension. (35:38) Let’s hit some Twins storylines: Starting pitcher Taj Bradley outshined two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal and catcher Ryan Jeffers is apparently an ABS whisperer. (41:41) Maybe losing Juan Soto is just what the Mets needed?? (46:23) We have injury updates: Cade Horton will undergo season-ending elbow surgery and Hunter Brown is shut down from throwing. (52:47) Surprising move here–Shane Smith has been optioned by the White Sox. (55:09) More injuries to get through: The Blue Jays placed Addison Barger on IL, Triston Casas is going for imaging, and Johan Oviedo has a flexor strain. (01:02:37) Rangers manager Skip Schumaker gives a young fan a moment he will never forget and the Blue Jays sold over 100,000 hot dogs on 77-cent hot dog night. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.