All About The Ball

All About The Ball

Why does the Major League baseball - the baseball itself -seem to change from season to season, even from game to game? One of the world’s leading experts on the baseball itself joins Injury Territory to explain why. This week, Will Carroll sits down with Dr. Meredith Wills, independent baseball researcher, materials scientist, and the foremost authority on MLB baseball construction and manufacturing. Dr. Wills has spent years dissecting thousands of baseballs, documenting inconsistencies in weight, seam height, drag, coefficient of restitution, and manufacturing tolerances that directly affect home runs, spin rate, pitching performance, and player health. In this in-depth interview, she explains what we’ve learned about the baseball, why inconsistency remains such a challenge, what MLB has done to address it, and what still needs to change. If you’ve ever wondered why the ball “feels different,” this conversation provides the science behind one of baseball’s biggest ongoing controversies. Before the interview, Will breaks down the latest MLB injury news, including why young flamethrowers Jacob Misiorowski and Cam Schlittler are wisely using the All-Star break to recover and reset after heavy early-season workloads. We also examine the growing list of health concerns for the Los Angeles Dodgers, including Shohei Ohtani’s lingering knee issue, Edwin Díaz’s elbow, and why Blake Snell may simply be waiting for the calendar before returning. Plus, an update on Jacob deGrom, who is dealing with an injury, but for once, it isn’t his arm. If you’re looking for MLB injury news, Shohei Ohtani updates, Jacob deGrom injury analysis, Blake Snell return timeline, baseball science, MLB baseball construction, Meredith Wills, pitching analytics, sports medicine, biomechanics, and expert analysis of the issues shaping Major League Baseball, Injury Territory delivers insight you won’t find anywhere else. Shop now at Fabletics.com/Foul and get 70 to 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP. #MLB #MeredithWills #ShoheiOhtani #Dodgers #JacobdeGrom #BlakeSnell #Baseball #MLBBall #SportsMedicine #BaseballAnalytics #Pitching #InjuryTerritory See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Yankees and Stars

The New York Yankees’ second half may come down to two superstars getting back on the field. This week on Injury Territory, Will Carroll breaks down the latest injury concerns surrounding Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton. How serious are their injuries? What do the medical details tell us about their timelines? And can the Yankees realistically contend if either slugger misses significant time? We examine the biomechanics, recovery outlooks, and roster implications that could shape the American League playoff race. We also discuss finger injuries affecting two of baseball’s brightest young talents: Nick Kurtz and top prospect Konnor Griffin. Hand and finger injuries can dramatically affect grip strength, bat speed, throwing accuracy, and long-term development. We explain why these seemingly small injuries often have outsized consequences for hitters and fielders alike. Then we shift from the field to the front office with a fascinating conversation featuring Will General, Director of Marketing for the Nashville Stars. How do you build excitement for a Major League Baseball franchise that doesn’t exist yet? How do you create a brand that feels inevitable before the first pitch is ever thrown? Will explains how the Nashville Stars have built momentum through storytelling, community engagement, distinctive merchandise, and a deep connection to baseball history and Nashville’s culture. From iconic hats to long-term vision, it’s a masterclass in sports branding and expansion marketing. If you’re looking for Aaron Judge injury updates, Giancarlo Stanton news, Yankees injury analysis, Nick Kurtz, Konnor Griffin, Nashville Stars, MLB expansion, baseball marketing, sports medicine, and expert MLB injury breakdowns, Injury Territory delivers the stories behind the headlines every week. See how K12 Powered Schools can help unlock your child’s full potential.  Enroll online today at K12.com/foul #MLB #AaronJudge #GiancarloStanton #Yankees #NickKurtz #KonnorGriffin #NashvilleStars #MLBExpansion #BaseballInjuries #SportsMedicine #BaseballMarketing #InjuryTerritory See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Is Skenes Broken?

Is Paul Skenes broken? His fastball velocity is down. His spin rate has dropped. The results aren’t what baseball fans have come to expect. So what’s really happening? This week on Injury Territory, Will Carroll and Edward Egros take a deep dive into one of the biggest pitching stories in Major League Baseball. Is Paul Skenes dealing with fatigue, injury, mechanical changes, or simply the natural evolution of a young ace? Drawing on the research of pitching expert Justin Orenduff, we examine the relationship between velocity, spin rate, workload, biomechanics, and performance to separate meaningful warning signs from normal variation. We also break down growing concerns surrounding the New York Yankees rotation. With injuries affecting Carlos Rodón and top prospect Carlos Lagrange, is it time for the Yankees to hit the panic button, or do they still have enough depth to weather the storm? Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani continues to manage shoulder concerns that may ultimately prove more significant than the knee injury everyone has been focused on. We discuss what shoulder injuries mean for two-way players, how they affect throwing mechanics and hitting, and what the Los Angeles Dodgers should be watching as the season progresses. Plus, injury updates on Dustin May, Byron Buxton, and more as teams prepare for the All-Star break. We also tackle baseball’s latest equipment controversy, asking whether the baseball itself has become part of the story, and preview next week’s special interview with baseball researcher Dr. Meredith Wills, one of the world’s foremost experts on the construction and performance of the baseball. If you’re looking for Paul Skenes analysis, MLB injury news, Shohei Ohtani updates, Yankees pitching injuries, baseball analytics, spin rate, velocity, biomechanics, sports medicine, pitching mechanics, and expert baseball injury breakdowns, Injury Territory delivers the insight behind the headlines every week. #MLB #PaulSkenes #ShoheiOhtani #Yankees #CarlosRodon #BaseballInjuries #Pitching #BaseballAnalytics #SportsMedicine #DustinMay #ByronBuxton #InjuryTerritory Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 [https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10] Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Ragans Season Over

No, we’re not breaking down a Taylor Swift injury… even if the internet seems convinced that’s the biggest story in sports this week. Instead, Injury Territory sticks to baseball, where the injury news keeps coming. Will Carroll and Edward Egros analyze the season-ending injury to Cole Ragans, what it means for the Kansas City Royals, and how one of the game’s most electric left-handers ended up on the shelf. We also discuss the latest on Corey Seager and his recurring back issues, plus injury updates involving Connolly Early and Brent Rooker. The centerpiece of this episode is a deep dive into the MLB injury landscape at the season’s midpoint. Are injuries really increasing? Which body parts are driving the numbers? Are pitchers actually healthier than last season? Will and Edward examine the latest data, identify emerging trends, and explain why partial-season injury statistics can easily lead analysts—and fans—to the wrong conclusions. It’s a master class in separating signal from noise when it comes to baseball injuries. If you’re looking for MLB injury news, Cole Ragans injury updates, Corey Seager back injury analysis, Brent Rooker, baseball analytics, sports medicine, pitching health, injury trends, and expert breakdowns of what’s really happening around Major League Baseball, Injury Territory delivers the context behind the headlines every week. Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 [https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10] Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount #MLB #ColeRagans #CoreySeager #BrentRooker #BaseballInjuries #SportsMedicine #BaseballAnalytics #KansasCityRoyals #TexasRangers #InjuryTerritory See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Rehab King Mike Reinold

What does it really take to get an athlete back from injury? This week on Injury Territory, Will Carroll sits down with one of the world’s leading experts in sports rehabilitation, physical therapy, and return-to-play science: Mike Reinold. Mike Reinold is a renowned physical therapist, strength and conditioning specialist, former Head Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist for the Boston Red Sox, and co-founder of Champion Physical Therapy and Performance. He has worked with elite athletes across Major League Baseball, the NFL, and professional sports, and is widely recognized as one of the foremost voices in rehabilitation, shoulder health, throwing mechanics, and injury prevention. Mike is also the host of the highly respected The Ask Mike Reinold Show podcast, where he answers questions from coaches, clinicians, and athletes about rehab, performance, biomechanics, and sports medicine. In this in-depth interview, Mike discusses how rehabilitation has evolved, the biggest misconceptions about returning athletes to play, how teams balance workload with resilience, and why building durable athletes is about far more than simply limiting stress. From pitching injuries to strength training, biomechanics, and performance science, this is a conversation every baseball fan, coach, therapist, and athlete should hear. Before the interview, Will also rounds up the latest MLB injury news, including updates on Marcus Semien, Yandy Díaz, and Wyatt Langford, explaining what their injuries mean, expected recovery timelines, and how each could impact the playoff race. If you’re interested in MLB injuries, baseball sports medicine, physical therapy, athlete rehabilitation, return-to-play protocols, pitching health, biomechanics, injury prevention, strength and conditioning, Mike Reinold, or The Ask Mike Reinold Show, this episode of Injury Territory delivers expert insight from one of the best minds in sports performance. Go to Quince.com/foul [https://quince.com/FOUL] for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns #MLB #MikeReinold #SportsMedicine #PhysicalTherapy #BaseballInjuries #Rehabilitation #Biomechanics #MarcusSemien #WyattLangford #YandyDiaz #Pitching #InjuryTerritory See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.