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Joe Maddon Unfiltered: Managing Ohtani’s usage, Framber Valdez controversy, Mike Trout landing spots?

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May 7, 202638:19

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Former MLB manager Joe Maddon hopped on FT to share his thoughts on how the Dodgers are managing Shohei Ohtani’s usage in this quest for a Cy Young and another title.

Maddon also weighs in on the Framber Valdez-Trevor Story situation, where he'd like to see Mike Trout land, Tony Vitello's adjustment to MLB-level play, and the recent wave of manager firings.\

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When was this episode published?: May 7, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 38 min.
What podcast is this from?: Foul Territory. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: Foul Territory covers baseball. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

Joe Maddon Unfiltered: Managing Ohtani’s usage, Framber Valdez controversy, Mike Trout landing spots?