Injury Territory

Will Carroll is a leading voice at the intersection of sports medicine, analytics, and the business of baseball. His work has been cited across Major League Baseball front offices, broadcast booths, and training rooms, often shaping how injuries are discussed and understood at the highest levels of the sport. Will hosts Injury Territory, 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

Injury Territory is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 62 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Injury Territory, a sports show with 62 episodes published.

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  Injury Territory

  Football Friday Begins! Mahomes, Parsons, Kittle Week 1 Statuses

  Aug 21, 202635 min

  Welcome to the first Football Friday on Injury Territory, where Will Carroll and Edward Egros peek inside that pesky blue medical tent and get you ready for the 2026 NFL season. Some of the NFL’s biggest stars enter 2026 with major injury questions, while others are attempting remarkable comebacks from ACL tears, Achilles ruptures and other season-ending injuries. We break down where Patrick Mahomes, Daniel Jones, Micah Parsons, Nick Bosa, George Kittle, Malik Nabers, Nnamdi Madubuike and other NFL stars stand as Week 1 approaches. How quickly can Mahomes return from ACL surgery? Daniel Jones is already back after a December Achilles rupture, but what should the Colts expect once the games count? Parsons is trying to return from a late-season ACL and meniscus injury. Bosa is coming back from another ACL reconstruction. Kittle is pushing the limits of an Achilles recovery. Nabers is returning from ACL and meniscus surgery. And Madubuike is attempting to resume his career after a cervical disc injury and two neck surgeries. Will and Edward separate the medical reality from training-camp optimism, explain the timelines that matter and identify the NFL injuries that could change the 2026 season before it even begins. Injury Territory covers NFL injuries, injury news, return-to-play timelines, sports medicine, injury analysis and the latest health updates on the biggest names in football. Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Remembering Tommy John

  Aug 20, 202638 min

  Baseball lost a legend this week with the passing of Tommy John at the age of 83. While he won 288 games over a remarkable 26-year career, his greatest legacy came off the mound. By agreeing to undergo an experimental elbow reconstruction performed by Dr. Frank Jobe in 1974, Tommy John changed sports medicine forever. On this special edition of Injury Territory, Will Carroll is joined by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, head team physician for the Los Angeles Dodgers and one of the world’s foremost orthopedic surgeons. Trained at the legendary Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, where Dr. Frank Jobe pioneered the procedure that now bears Tommy John’s name, ElAttrache reflects on John’s courage, Jobe’s vision, and how one decision transformed the future of baseball. Today, nearly one-third of Major League pitchers have undergone Tommy John surgery. Countless careers have been saved, extended, or completely rewritten because one pitcher was willing to take a chance when there was no guarantee he would ever throw another pitch. Dr. ElAttrache explains how that legacy continues to shape modern sports medicine, why innovation always requires someone willing to be first, and how today’s breakthroughs—from biologics to new surgical techniques—stand on the foundation Tommy John helped build. This is more than a conversation about an operation. It’s about a player whose greatest contribution to baseball may have come after he left the mound, and how his willingness to embrace the unknown continues to benefit generations of athletes. If you’re interested in Tommy John, Dr. Frank Jobe, Neal ElAttrache, Tommy John surgery, MLB injuries, baseball history, sports medicine, orthopedic surgery, pitching health, and the evolution of athlete care, this special episode of Injury Territory honors one of the most important figures the game has ever known. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Sweepers? No. Death Ball. Yes!

  Aug 10, 202640 min

  Are sweepers dying? One of baseball’s hottest pitches is fading across MLB, and Edward Egros dug into the data to find out why. On this episode of Injury Territory, Edward takes a deep look at sweeper usage around Major League Baseball, examining which pitchers and teams are moving away from the pitch, what the results tell us, and why the sweeper still works extremely well for the right arms. Pitch design never stops evolving, though, so we also look at what might come next. Is the so-called “death ball” baseball’s next pitching obsession? Could a renewed emphasis on pronation pitches, changeups, and screwball-style movement change arsenals again? Pronation may be ready to take over the nation. Will Carroll also breaks down the latest MLB injury news, including another important update on Hunter Greene and his elbow, injuries creating problems across the Milwaukee Brewers infield, and Adley Rutschman’s return to the Boston Red Sox. Plus, there’s Joe Ryan’s butt. We promised injury analysis, not dignity. As always, Will and Edward connect MLB injuries, sports medicine, biomechanics, pitching analytics, Statcast data, pitch design, and performance to explain what’s changing around the game and why it matters. If you’re looking for MLB pitching analysis, sweeper usage trends, death ball pitching, pronation pitches, Hunter Greene injury updates, Brewers injury news, Adley Rutschman’s return, Joe Ryan injury news, baseball analytics, pitch design, biomechanics, or sports medicine, this episode of Injury Territory goes beyond the box score. Head to Factormeals.com/foul50off and use code foul50off to get 50% off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until 10/31/2026 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Will Judge Return?

  Aug 7, 202632 min

  Will Aaron Judge actually return this season? He says he will—but what do the medical facts tell us? This week on Injury Territory, Will Carroll and Edward Egros break down the latest on Aaron Judge and his recovery. Judge remains optimistic about playing again this year, but optimism and biology aren’t always the same thing. We examine everything we know about his injury, healing timeline, rehabilitation progress, and what the science says about his chances of returning in time to make an impact for the New York Yankees. We also discuss another setback for Hunter Greene, who is headed to see renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache as concerns about his elbow continue to grow. What does that consultation mean? Is surgery on the table, or is there still reason for optimism? Plus, injury updates from around Major League Baseball, including top prospect Trey Yesavage, who may have seen his season come to an early end, and Blake Snell, whose long-awaited return appears to be just around the corner. And yes… Will somehow forgets to mention Joe Ryan, so you’ll have to wait another week for the inevitable glute jokes. If you’re looking for Aaron Judge injury updates, Hunter Greene elbow news, Blake Snell return timeline, Trey Yesavage injury analysis, Yankees news, baseball sports medicine, MLB injury reports, pitching health, biomechanics, and expert baseball injury analysis, Injury Territory delivers the context behind the headlines every week.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Post Deadline Changes

  Aug 4, 202630 min

  The MLB Trade Deadline is over. Now comes the hard part: making all the new pieces fit. This week on Injury Territory, Will Carroll and Edward Egros break down what happens after the trades are made, as contenders try to turn talent into championships while navigating some very real injury concerns. The Los Angeles Dodgers may have assembled baseball’s most talented rotation on paper, but can they actually keep everyone healthy? With Tarik Skubal joining a staff that already includes Shohei Ohtani, Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, and more, we examine how the Dodgers will manage workloads, recoveries, and innings to build the rotation they hope carries them through October. Meanwhile, the Boston Red Sox pushed all their chips to the middle after a scorching month and an aggressive deadline. But with Adley Rutschman still sidelined by a mysterious wrist injury, how much uncertainty remains? Will explains what the injury might actually be, why wrists are so difficult for hitters, and what Boston should expect down the stretch. We also discuss Corbin Burnes’ anticipated return, Clay Holmes’ new role in Chicago, and whether the New York Yankees will ever get their full roster back on the field. As always, we separate short-term headlines from long-term realities using sports medicine, biomechanics, and baseball analytics. If you’re looking for MLB trade deadline analysis, Dodgers rotation breakdown, Tarik Skubal, Shohei Ohtani pitching news, Red Sox updates, Adley Rutschman injury news, Corbin Burnes return, Clay Holmes, Yankees injury updates, baseball analytics, and expert MLB injury analysis, Injury Territory delivers the context behind the biggest stories in baseball every week. See how K12 Powered Schools can help unlock your child’s full potential.  Enroll online today at K12.com/foul See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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