Injury Territory

This time on Injury Territory, the injury report stretches across stars, timelines, and even sports. Mookie Betts and Juan Soto headline it, with two of the game’s most valuable bats dealing with issues that aren’t just day-to-day inconveniences. There’s context there—how they move, what they rely on, and what small things can turn into something more. On the pitching side, Zach Eflin’s elbow is the kind of situation that always deserves a closer look, while Justin Verlander’s hip reminds us how much the kinetic chain matters, even for guys who have built careers on durability. Cade Horton adds another elbow to the pile, and that’s never just one story - it’s part of a broader trend that keeps showing up. And because the body doesn’t care about sport boundaries, we take a quick look at Luka Dončić and what his situation tells us about workload, movement, and how stars absorb stress over a season. This isn’t a list. It’s a pattern. How injuries stack, how they linger, and what actually matters going forward. That's what we do here, like no one else. 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.

Today, Will Carroll sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Dugas of Andrews Sports Medicine. One of the pioneers of UCL repair and the use of InternalBrace, Dugas tells us the genesis, who the first patient was, and when it's appropriate. We discuss the issues of the youth game, pitch design, and then Dugas explains why he went from the operating room to a distillery - both are award winning! It's a unique conversation you'll only hear on Injury Territory. In other news, injuries to Juan Soto (calf), Cade Horton (forearm), Trey Yesavage (shoulder), and more are discussed, because injuries never sleep. https://www.andrewssportsmedicine.com/providers/jeffrey-r-dugas-mdhttps://www.dreadriver.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Injury Territory, the tweaks keep on coming - ending seasons for some, changing seasons for other. Zach Eflin’s elbow situation is the kind that doesn’t resolve quickly and looks to end his season. Chase DeLauter’s foot is back in the conversation, and that’s becoming part of the story rather than an interruption to it. Zach Wheeler’s rehab continues on schedule, but “on schedule” always comes with conditions. We also look at Cody Ponce’s knee and Carlos Estévez’s ankle—two quieter situations that still matter in context. Put together, it’s a week where the injuries aren’t isolated. They stack, overlap, and start to show patterns. That’s where this episode lives. Start your 7-day free trial today at https://FOXOne.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Injury Territory, a routine play turns into something much more serious as Cody Ponce suffers a knee injury that raises bigger questions about how and when pitchers get hurt. It’s the kind of moment that looks random until you start pulling at the thread. From there, we zoom out to Toronto, where the Blue Jays are already trying to piece together a pitching plan under less-than-ideal conditions. With injuries mounting and timelines tightening, the challenge isn’t just getting arms back - it’s figuring out how to use them without making things worse. There are ways to bridge that gap, but they require creativity and discipline, two things that get tested early. We also sit down with Dr. Tyler White to talk about blood flow restriction training, one of the more intriguing tools showing up in recovery and performance. It sounds unconventional, but the science is catching up, and teams are paying attention. If you’re watching the game through the lens of health, workload, and what actually holds up over a season, this is one you’ll want to stay with. https://www.invictusperformancetherapy.com/ Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code FOUL at BlueChew.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Carroll digs in on Jackson Chourio's surprising hand fracture keeping him away from the Brewers on Opening Day, discusses how the Pirates could help themselves after Paul Skenes' bad start, and with Max Scherzer using a piano to help his thumb, could FlexProGrip be a better solution for other pitchers than playing Chopin? Adam Moreau of FlexProGrip and the Layback Podcast joins to show off the device MLB teams and pitchers are using to prevent injuries. All on this episode of Injury Territory. 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Carroll talks Gerrit Cole's return to the mound, Jose Berrios' surprising elbow issue, and Seiya Suzuki's knee. Then, Will talks with Chuck Wolf, a movement and biomechanics expert, about what to look for and what he sees in some recently injured and top pitchers.  Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code FOUL at http://www.BlueChew.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Carroll and Edward Egros take a look at a spate of Red Sox injuries, how the Jays will adjust to rotation issues, and how the WBC pitching rules held back a great tournament.  Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code FOUL at BlueChew.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did your team just lose it's best pitcher or top prospect to an elbow sprain? What is Tommy John and why do so many pitchers at every level have it? Why did the surgery Dr. Frank Jobe dreamed up in 1974 save baseball and what are the modern variants? Will Carroll explains why elbows break, how surgeons put them back together, and why it's so hard to keep them from breaking. It's an Injury Territory Explainer. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Carroll walks everyone through injury situations involving Hunter Greene (Reds), Francisco Lindor (Mets), Aaron Judge, Carlos Rodon, Gerrit Cole (Yankees), Kyle Teel (White Sox), and watch all the way through for one more important injury discussion! Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Start your FOX One 7-day free trial today at https://FOXOne.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Carroll is back in Injury Territory as Hunter Greene (elbow) and Jeremy Peña (finger) are dealing with new injuries while Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is ready to return to the Celtics and change the playoff outlook. Will also looks back at World Baseball Classic injuries and tries to see what that tells us about this year's version.  Start your FOX One 7-day free trial today at https://FOXOne.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Carroll takes a look at the upcoming WBC and how injuries are already affecting the USA rotation, updates for Giancarlo Stanton (Yankees) and Zack Wheeler (Phillies), plus an interview with one of the most innovative surgeons around, Dr. Chad Lavender from Marshall.  Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXOne.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Will Carroll checks in on Twins starter Pablo Lopez and Braves hurler Hurston Waldrep's early elbow issues, while the Rockies might be without Kris Bryant for much of the season ... again. We also discuss Mike Trout, Zac Veen, and Ben Joyce are other injuries we discuss inside Injury Territory today. Subscribe to Injury Territory! This is 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 Our listeners get 15% off plus free shipping when they buy two or more pairs of prescription glasses at WarbyParker.com/FOUL — using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #adSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Carroll takes a look at the hamate fracture cluster, problems with the Yankees rotation (and how they could make it better, quicker), plus Zack Wheeler’s rib, reader questions, and more on Injury Territory! 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. Subscribe to Injury Territory! This is 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 NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Injury Territory, a new member of the Foul Territory Network! Injury Expert Will Carroll discusses the setbacks key players are facing, and shares what their return to the field could look like. Players mentioned include New York Yankees Aaron Judge, Gerrit Cole, Clarke Schmidt, Anthony Volpe, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler, Arizona D'backs pitcher Corbin Burnes and St. Louis Cardinals infielder Masyn Winn.Subscribe to Injury Territory, and share with a friend!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.