$59 Saves Dodgers Season?

Skubal's Back!

How close is Tarik Skubal to returning? Closer than most people think. On this episode of Injury Territory, Will Carroll breaks down the latest on Tarik Skubal’s recovery following the Nano Needle procedure and examines what the next steps look like for one of baseball’s most dominant pitchers. Is a rehab assignment necessary? What benchmarks remain? And when could the Detroit Tigers ace realistically be back on a major league mound? We also dive into the injury that landed Elly De La Cruz on the injured list, looking at the mechanics of his hamstring issue, why elite speed players are uniquely vulnerable, and what the Cincinnati Reds should be watching as one of baseball’s most electrifying stars works his way back. Meanwhile, Edward Egros continues his deep dive into one of the biggest trends shaping modern pitching: changing pitch usage across Major League Baseball. As teams throw fewer traditional fastballs and continue to evolve pitch design strategies, what effect is it having on performance, run prevention, pitcher health, and injury risk? The data may point toward a fundamental shift in how organizations develop and deploy pitchers. Will also examines injury situations involving Munetaka Murakami and Josh Naylor while exploring a potentially significant new advantage for the Los Angeles Dodgers through Elysian Park Ventures and what it could mean for player development, sports science, and competitive advantages throughout the organization. If you’re looking for MLB injury analysis, Tarik Skubal updates, Elly De La Cruz injury news, baseball analytics, pitching strategy, sports medicine, Dodgers news, Josh Naylor, Munetaka Murakami, and the latest developments around player health and performance, Injury Territory delivers the insight behind the headlines every week. #MLB #TarikSkubal #EllyDeLaCruz #DetroitTigers #CincinnatiReds #Dodgers #BaseballInjuries #SportsMedicine #BaseballAnalytics #Pitching #JoshNaylor #Murakami #InjuryTerritory See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Murakami to IL + Ron Porterfield

What does it take to keep a championship-caliber roster healthy through the grind of a Major League season? On this episode of Injury Territory, Will Carroll sits down with Ron Porterfield, the longtime athletic trainer for the Los Angeles Dodgers and one of the most respected figures in professional baseball. After decades at the center of player care, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance management, Porterfield shares insights from a career spent helping elite athletes stay on the field while navigating the constant challenges of modern sports medicine. From managing superstar talent to balancing risk over a 162-game season, Porterfield offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how MLB teams approach injuries, recovery, workload management, and the long-term health of their players. We also break down the growing concerns surrounding the Toronto Blue Jays rotation and what recent developments could mean for the club’s playoff hopes. Plus, injury updates on Munetaka Murakami and his hamstring issue, rising prospect Konnor Griffin and a concerning forearm injury, and the latest news from around Major League Baseball. If you’re interested in MLB injuries, baseball sports medicine, athletic training, rehabilitation, pitching health, player development, biomechanics, the Dodgers, Blue Jays pitching, Konnor Griffin, Munetaka Murakami, and the science behind keeping athletes healthy, this episode of Injury Territory delivers expert insight you won’t find anywhere else. Subscribe for weekly MLB injury updates, baseball analytics, sports medicine interviews, and deep dives into the stories shaping the game. Get 20% off your first order of $125 or more at MackWeldon.com [https://mackweldon.com] with promo code FOUL See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

$59 Saves Dodgers Season?

Could a $59 piece of equipment have saved the Los Angeles Dodgers season? On this episode of Injury Territory, Will Carroll explains how a simple piece of foam and plastic may have helped keep Shohei Ohtani healthy enough to dominate both on the mound and at the plate. In an era of billion-dollar rosters and cutting-edge sports science, the answer to one of baseball’s biggest injury questions may be surprisingly inexpensive. We also break down the latest MLB injury news, including updates on Hunter Greene, Francisco Alvarez, and Kenley Jansen, while checking in on the growing list of players making successful returns from injury. Meanwhile, Edward Egros takes a deep dive into one of the most important trends in modern baseball analytics: the decline of the fastball. Across MLB, pitchers are throwing fewer fastballs than ever before. Is the shift helping reduce injury risk? Is it leading to better results? And what does the data say about the future of pitching development, workload management, and arm health? Plus, we examine the return of baseball’s “loose bodies” club, including Edwin Díaz and Blake Snell, and discuss what their recoveries can teach us about durability, flexibility, and staying on the field. If you’re looking for MLB injury analysis, Shohei Ohtani updates, Dodgers news, baseball analytics, pitching mechanics, sports medicine, Tommy John prevention, and the latest injury reports from around Major League Baseball, Injury Territory delivers the insight behind the headlines every week. #MLB #ShoheiOhtani #Dodgers #BaseballInjuries #SportsMedicine #BlakeSnell #EdwinDiaz #HunterGreene #FranciscoAlvarez #KenleyJansen #BaseballAnalytics #Pitching #InjuryTerritory Buy two months of BlueChew Gold and get the third for FREE with promo code FOUL at BlueChew.com [http://bluechew.com] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Behind the NanoNeedle

The NanoNeedle procedure is suddenly one of the hottest topics in baseball after Tarik Skubal’s recovery put it squarely into the spotlight—but the technology and the science behind it have been years in the making. On this episode of Injury Territory, Will Carroll sits down with Ryan Kellar, Senior Product Manager at Arthrex and the lead on the NanoNeedle project, for a deep dive into the procedure that could reshape how MLB pitchers recover from elbow issues. While many fans are only now hearing about it through Skubal, Arthrex has already performed thousands of procedures and built a growing body of research and published studies around the technology. Ryan explains what the NanoNeedle actually is, how it works, why it’s different from traditional elbow surgery, and where it fits in the future of sports medicine, orthopedics, and pitcher recovery. From biomechanics to minimally invasive procedures to the economics of modern healthcare innovation, this conversation goes far beyond headlines and hype. Will also updates key MLB injury situations involving Tarik Skubal, Dylan Cease, Gerrit Cole, and more, breaking down rehab timelines, workload concerns, and what teams may really be thinking behind the scenes. If you’re interested in MLB injuries, Tommy John alternatives, NanoNeedle surgery, baseball biomechanics, pitching health, sports medicine, rehab technology, and the future of athlete recovery, this episode of Injury Territory is essential listening. Subscribe for weekly MLB injury analysis, baseball health updates, and deep dives into the science changing the game. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* 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.

Cole Returns, Tatis' Power Doesn't

Gerrit Cole is finally back on a major league mound, but on this episode of Injury Territory, Edward Egros noticed something in the data that could tell us a lot about what version of Cole the New York Yankees are actually getting. We also break down the troubling situation surrounding José Berríos and the possibility of Tommy John surgery, a development that could leave the Toronto Blue Jays in a difficult spot both competitively and structurally as the season moves deeper into summer. Then there’s Fernando Tatís Jr.. The bat speed is still there. The athleticism is still there. The power… isn’t. So what’s going on? We take a deep look at whether Tatís’ shoulder history may be affecting his swing mechanics, power production, and overall offensive profile in ways the surface stats don’t immediately reveal. Edward also digs into one of the most overlooked injury-prevention stories in baseball: how infielders and outfielders work together defensively to reduce risk, improve positioning, and avoid the increasingly dangerous collisions happening around walls and shallow outfield space. Defensive alignment isn’t just about outs anymore. It’s about survival. If you’re looking for MLB injury analysis, Gerrit Cole updates, Fernando Tatís Jr. shoulder analysis, Tommy John surgery news, baseball biomechanics, defensive positioning, sports medicine, and advanced baseball analytics, Injury Territory delivers the insight behind the headlines every week. https://edwithsports.substack.com/ https://undertheknife.substack.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.