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The Pirates haven’t had a multi-year free agent since 2016, rendering Bucco Territory host Josh Harrison, speechless.

(3:16) Congrats to Nick Kurtz and Drake Baldwin on winning Rookie of the Year! We get into the results and also the draft pick conundrum the Braves get out of this.

(17:21) There will be limitations on some pitching prop bets. Will it make any difference in stopping crooked players?

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(30:38) We state our cases for NL/AL Manager of the Year awards.

(39:54) Check out Red Sox President Sam Kennedy with Robbie Hyde on Monster Territory!

Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun

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Former MLB catcher & current Rangers exec Nick Hundley shares his recent experiences in managerial interviews with San Francisco and San Diego.

What types of questions was he asked? What does he think of their hires in Craig Stammen and Tony Vitello?

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(13:20) Tampa Bay Times writer Marc Topkin lists the top to-do list for the Rays this offseason and gives an update on Tropicana Field. Plus, he talks about the new ownership group's main goal and reacts to Tampa Bay getting rid of Pete Fairbanks.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Former Marlins President David Samson examines the pitch rigging indictment charges for Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, including whether they’ll strike a deal with the feds.

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Samson also talks about the new Expos documentary, the Rockies hiring Paul DePodesta and he discusses agent Jim Murray’s turncoat dealings with MLB.

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Quick bite at the top of the show on the Rockies hiring Paul DePodesta after a tough run with the Browns and then we get to the big story.

(01:42) Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz are facing serious allegations surrounding pitch rigging that include up to 65 years of potential prison time. WTF happened and why risk it all?!

(15:56) Michael Johns is the new bench coach for the Nationals.

(17:36) The Padres are extending AJ Preller as their front office head honcho.

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(19:04) AJ gives his thoughts on the Rays not keeping Pete Fairbanks and Paul DePodesta as new Colorado POBO.

(21:21) Japanese flamethrower Tatsuya Imai will be posted and available for teams to sign.

(24:35) There’s some controversy surrounding the Platinum Glove Award, especially in the NL.

(27:05) Fangraphs lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen joins FT to scout Japanese free agents Munetaka Murakami and Tatsuya Imai.

(42:53) The 655-day drought is over...the A’s turned on their replies again!

(45:56) Jason Kelce isn’t a fan of baseball and this year’s World Series. Or is he JK?

(50:02) The Dodgers have BEEF with Drake after his Instagram story post about Ohtani.

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New Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz talks about who he wants to be as a manager and how he’ll manage a talented team coming off a disappointing season. What did he learn from Stephen Vogt in Cleveland?

(16:57) The Athletic writer and Tiger Territory host Cody Stavenhagen dives into his article on Japanese and Korean players coming soon to MLB. Cody also tells us what he thinks will happen with Tarik Skubal and Gleyber Torres for Detroit.

Hosts: Britt Ghiroli, Kevin Pillar, Erik Kratz

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Rockies hiring Paul DePodesta as their POBO and answers why Albert Pujols hasn’t been hired for any of the open manager roles. Plus, Ken discusses qualifying offers for Brandon Woodruff and Trent Grisham. And will free agency be impacted by the looming 2027 lockout?

(18:07) Hammer Territory co-host Stephen Tolbert lists the main checklist items that Atlanta needs to address this offseason and reacts declined options for some key relievers We also hit the two-catcher conundrum and discuss Walt Weiss as new skipper.

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North Side Territory host (and The Athletic Senior Writer) Patrick Mooney hits major storylines for the Cubs this winter, including replacing Kyle Tucker and Shota Imanaga, as well as overall budget plans by ownership.

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Powerful Royals prospect Blake Mitchell swings by to tell us what he's working on at the Arizona Fall League.

We also connect with MLB Fan Council member Rational Yankees Fan about his experience in a recent meeting with MLB about their pitch for fans to get on board with a salary cap.

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Free agent starting pitcher Foster Griffin elaborates on his 3 years playing in Japan, and the changes he made that are leading to him being a coveted free agent on many team boards.

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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal is joined by guest host Scott Braun to run through a list of five teams to watch closely this offseason. The Padres are on that list and news breaks during the show that the club hired Craig Stammen as their next manager. What happened to Albert Pujols?

Grillin' Ken includes questions on the overall free agent class and we dive into some of the elite closer options available.

Dude of the week shouts out some individual World Series champs and dorks are obvious picks this week.

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Paul DePodesta is the new Rockies president of baseball operations. (2:07) We discuss DePodesta’s previous roles in MLB and the NFL, and whether this outside-the-box hire will work for Colorado.

(13:07) The Rays declined their option on Pete Fairbanks, making him a free agent. 

(15:58) Ross Atkins and the Blue Jays are examining free-agent starting pitcher options.

(18:39) Lucas Giolito did not receive a qualifying offer. How difficult is it for a player with a qualifying offer to get a good deal on the open market?

(27:57) The Dodgers have made some moves, including DFA'ing Tony Gonsolin.

(30:23) The Phillies Show hosts think Steven Kwan could be a good fit for the club.

(33:09) Mike Trout is fading away from the spotlight. We debate whether he should move on from the Angels. 

(35:57) Which cities have the most championships in the four major sports since 2010? BETMGM has the scoop.

(38:31) Pittsburgh hasn’t had a multi-year free agent since 2017, rendering Bucco Territory host Josh Harrison speechless. Plus, does KP look like Kevin Gausman? 

(42:41) LaTroy Hawkins will be the Twins bullpen coach next season. 

(45:17) Is it too early for Christmas lights? Plus, KP is having his first true Thanksgiving since before his playing days!

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Ken Rosenthal is joined by guest host Scott Braun to run through a list of five teams to watch closely this offseason. The Padres are on that list and news breaks during the show that the club hired Craig Stammen as their next manager. What happened to Albert Pujols? Grillin' Ken includes questions on the overall free agent class and we dive into some of the elite closer options available. Dude of the week shouts out some individual World Series champs and dorks are obvious picks this week.

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Boston Globe beat writer Tim Healey lists the top three things Boston needs to address this offseason. He also explains the importance of retaining Bregman and whether the Red Sox will spend to fill holes. Plus, does Jarren Duran get traded? 

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Shocker announcement in San Diego. The Padres hire Craig Stammen as their new manager. (04:14) How will he do and what happened to Albert Pujols?

(17:53) The Orioles signed up Leody Taveras for 2026, the Padres keep Ramon Laureano and their pitching coach stays on board too.

(19:23) Kenta Maeda is heading to Japan and saying goodbye to MLB.

(22:04) Bruce Bochy is back with the Giants and Jayce Tingler is joining new manager Tony Vitello's staff.

(28:42) Don Mattingly and the Blue Jays respectfully go separate ways.

(31:18) The Phillies pick up Jose Alvarado's club option and it sparks a PED punishment discussion.

(41:47) BETMGM bold predictions reply from a fan about Pete Alonso and the...Braves?

(44:19) Geoff Blum had some interesting comments about the Astros offense this past season. 

(54:03) Props to AJ's producer and we get a fresh quote from Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove about his new manager.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun 

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D'backs beat writer and host of Snakes Territory Jack Sommers hopped on FT to kick off the offseason to-do lists for teams. We'll go team-by-team.

Jack breaks down the biggest needs, considers a Ketel Marte trade possibility, and gives thoughts on reunions with Paul Goldschmidt, Eugenio Suarez and Josh Naylor. Sommers also mentions a potential concern with Gabriel Moreno's pitch-calling.

(16:44) The BBWAA Awards finalists are out. Juan Soto cracked the MVP list. Could we have repeat winners in the Manager of the Year voting?

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FT senior insider Ken Rosenthal covers some of the early offseason news, including Shane Bieber declining his opt-out to stay with Toronto and Shota Imanaga entering free agency. He also talks about new Atlanta manager Walt Weiss and what happens with Tarik Skubal? 

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Who is the flashiest name in free agency this offseason? (Top of show)

(7:13) Jack Flaherty is staying put in Detroit for 2026. We weigh the decision.

(13:19) Trevor Story also declined his opt-out and is still with the Red Sox. 

(15:54) The Astros put Chas McCormick on waivers. 

(17:56) Yu Darvish is OUT for all of 2026, thinning an already scarce Padres staff. Is starting pitcher Mason Miller the answer?

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(26:49) Walt Weiss commented on analytics during his opening press conference. 

(29:34) The most surprising opt-in is Shane Bieber. We investigate why Shane chose to stay in Toronto and ditch a bigger free agency payday.

(35:49) Former Mets coaches Jeremy Hefner and Antoan Richardson are now coaches in Atlanta.

(38:28) Salvador Perez signed a fresh deal with Kansas City for the next two years. The guys reflect on his first Royals deal back in the day.

(42:42) 51 million viewers watched Game 7 around the globe, the most since 1991! 

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Three-time World Series champion and Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy joined FT and had a lot to break down from his club's World Series win and celebration. Who threw the party?

Muncy also talked about his favorite moment from the postseason, his Game 7 home run, watching Shohei Ohtani do his two-way thing, Yamamoto's brilliance, the IKF lead and more!

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Senior writer for The Athletic, Evan Drellich, elaborates on his report that agent Jim Murray was a mole for MLB during the pandemic era round of CBA negotiations. How does this affect the next labor battle? Plus, Drellich covers his report on The Players Way program that is under investigation.

Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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(3:08) The Braves hired Walt Weiss as their new manager. Was it the right decision to stay in-house or should they have explored something else?

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(17:27) The White Sox picked up Luis Robert's option and it's hefty.

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(19:06) A quick peak at the offseason schedule.

(20:36) It appears that Shota Imanaga and the Cubs could be heading for a split. Is the club making the right decision to turn down Imanaga's option and potentially lose him?

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(29:42) Adam Ottavino pitched in the big leagues last season and is now reportedly in the mix for a top role in the Colorado front office. That would be a fascinating follow.

(37:04) We have a trade! Andrew Kittredge is heading back to the Orioles, and maybe that was the plan all along?

(39:14) Andy Pages took out Kiké Hernández to save Game 7 for the Dodgers, and BETMGM had a perfect post about it.

(41:08) The Game 7 ratings continue to trickle out, and they continue to be huge numbers.

(43:39) Bartolo Colon named himself Sexiest Man Alive, but we here at FT had a different choice.

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Was this the best World Series ever?! Hall of Fame baseball writer Jayson Stark talks about his experience covering a thrilling World Series Game 7. He also comments on whether the Blue Jays outplayed the Dodgers and if Yamamoto’s excellence compares to Madison Bumgarner shoving in 2014.

Jayson also elaborates on the Contemporary Hall of Fame ballot release and how voting works, including who is on the committee.

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FT Resident GM Jim Bowden sizes up what other teams can learn from the Dodgers and in contrast, we ask him about what's going on in Colorado. Then JB drops quick hitter takes on some of the new manager hires so far.

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(18:02) We ask Jim about money & destination ideas for the top free agents and where he thinks they end up: Kyle Tucker, Pete Alonso, Kyle Schwarber, Alex Bregman, & more!

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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal talks about the Dodgers winning the 2025 World Series over the Toronto Blue Jays. Toronto falls agonizingly short, while LA's grit stands tall. (Top of show)

(11:59) Ken also explores the unfilled manager openings.

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(14:46) Inside Dish ranks the Top 5 World Series matchups Ken has covered. 

(21:49) Grillin' Ken answers your live questions, including if Cody Bellinger is a Dodgers fit, what Pete Alonso's market will look like, and if Kyle Tucker's health is a free agency factor.

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Don’t be sad that it's over, be thrilled that it happened. Proof right at the top that the game is growing.

(02:56) AJ gives his reaction to the wonderfully wild Game 7! We also digest the amazing defensive plays, Giménez’s hit-by-pitch and Dave Roberts' decisive decision-making.

(12:11) Kiké Hernández appreciated the Blue Jays wearing Alex Vesia’s 51 on their caps.

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(13:36) The Braves are very close to picking a new manager. Colorado moved on from their two front office finalists?!

(15:21) What is going on with the Rockies?

(20:54) World Series ratings were FIRE. Also, the Blue Jays are now part of an illustrious group that entered the 9th with a chance to clinch the World Series and lost.

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(26:15) Several players opted out of their contracts today.

(28:23) Max Scherzer had a great quote about his teammates after Toronto lost the World Series.

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(34:16) The Blue Jays had several missed opportunities. We cover the biggest one: Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s running error in the bottom of the 9th.

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The Angels have a lot going on this month. The Athletic's Sam Blum delivers the latest report on the Tyler Skaggs wrongful death lawsuit, new manager Kurt Suzuki's disrespectful one-year contract and we get into Sam's viral question about a broken AC all season in the team's weight room. 

Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun

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John Mozeliak's tenure leading the Cardinals is officially over. Will his work land him in the Hall of Fame and is he going to run another club in the next few years? Cardinal Territory host Katie Woo discusses the changes in the St. Louis front office, including revamps to scouting and Minor League development. We also ask her if it's about to be an offseason full of Nolan Arenado trade talk again.

(12:57) Kratz and Todd react to Tony Vitello’s intro press conference as the new Giants manager and ponder the Big League learning curves he will face. What college experiences will help Tony with his new job?

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It's not easy to figure out but what if intentional walks weren't a thing? Don't freak out if you're old school but it's just a what-if convo here about how to not keep avoiding a superstar on a heater. Rangers TV/Radio Broadcaster Jared Sandler helps us out with this one. Does this help or hurt MLB versus NFL and NBA letting their stars shine in big moments?

(15:40) Do you like the current Shohei Ohtani rule?

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Trevor May, Erik Kratz and Scott Braun dissect all of the Game 7 madness in an all-time Fall Classic thriller. Big props to Will Smith, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Miguel Rojas and other standouts from the Dodgers side.

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We get to the Toronto big moments and painful misses too. This World Series had it all and so does this final FT Postgame Show of the year. FT is LIVE with fresh episodes every weekday all offseason long. See ya Monday fam!

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Are there better ways for a simple team analysis besides run differential? ESPN College Baseball analyst and longtime D1 coach Bobby Moranda jumps in with his OPS differential research.

Also, Coach Mo weighs in with thoughts on the Giants poaching Tony Vitello from college ball to be their new manager.

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Did a wedgie ball save LA?! Buck Showalter joins us for hard-hitting instant thoughts on the craziness in Game 6 that led to the Dodgers forcing a winner-take-the-World Series final game of the year Saturday night.

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Did Mookie Betts just click his swing back in and how will both sides draw up their pitching plans?

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Kevin Pillar joins right off the top! He discusses how Toronto gets to Yamamoto in Game 6, if the Dodgers bats will wake up and George Springer's status. (Top of show)

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(26:19) Hear from ESPN writer/analyst Tim Kurkjian about an amazing postseason for Vlad Jr., high expectations for Yamamoto and whether Clayton Kershaw appears again.

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(43:08) The Dodgers need to win tonight, so we explain what they should do on the mound and at the plate. Should Shohei be hitting second? Plus, Toronto has to do ____ to rattle Yamamoto.

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(55:51) We pay a visit to The Toddfather to solve Mookie Betts' startling slump.

(1:04:36) Shane Bieber has BIG plans if the Jays win it all tonight.

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo preview Game 6 of the World Series as Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Kevin Gausman take the mound. (Top of show)

(5:18) The hosts break down the offensive struggles for the Dodgers and what’s gone wrong for LA in this series. 

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(8:25) They also dive into the latest managerial moves around baseball, including the Washington Nationals hiring 33-year-old Blake Butera and the Minnesota Twins hiring Derek Shelton to manage in 2026.

(13:00) Ken answers questions in a Friday edition of Grillin' Ken.

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Twins beat writer and podcaster Aaron Gleeman stops by for his reaction to the Twins bringing back Derek Shelton to run their dugout.

Did they make the right choice? Was Torii Hunter considered? Will the Pohlad family ever sell the team and will they keep tanking the roster until that point?

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Senior writer for The Athletic Evan Drellich dissects Rob Manfred’s press conference, from Candian expansion speculation to Sacramento’s minor conditions to the 2028 Olympics. Could rising ratings domestically and abroad affect CBA talks?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Not all questions are good questions. Players know when there's a rando reporter jumping the line with...interesting questions. (Top of Show)

(5:41) What is today like for both sides of this World Series battle?

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(18:31) BREAKING: The Washington Nationals hire Blake Butera to be their next manager. Can an age 33 manager with no MLB playing or coaching experience thrive from the jump?

(26:07) Clayton Kershaw walked off as a player for the last time ever at Dodger Stadium. 

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(27:41) Chaim Bloom is beefing up the scouting department in St. Louis.

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(30:06) The Dodgers aren't inevitable. Can they pull it together before it's too late?

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(38:53) Trey Yesavage's success brings new meaning to student-athlete.

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Forbes senior contributor Maury Brown describes how MLB sponsorships work for teams and individual players. The Dodgers are soaring and setting new standards. Which players are thriving with deals besides Shohei Ohtani? Is MLB doing enough to promote them?

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(27:31) Plus, there’s a way to watch Blue Jays games without buying a ticket! And Toronto's stadium watch parties have been a resounding success.

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The Players Choice Awards were announced and there’s a stunning winner for NL Player of the Year. Did everyone just get tired of voting for Shohei Ohtani every year?

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(9:21) Albert Pujols is a finalist for the Padres manager opening. Will it happen?

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It's a 6-1 beatdown and a 3-2 series edge for those pesky Toronto bats behind rookie sensation Trey Yesavage. We dissect the big moments from Game 5 and then take an early peak at what Dodgers-Blue Jays Game 6 will look like.

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Are the Blue Jays appreciated in American sports media? (Top of show)

(4:13) Dave Roberts hinted at a lineup change as we look ahead to this pivotal Game 5.

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(13:20) Shane Bieber said Max Scherzer prompted him to pitch in the Game 3 marathon. 

(14:54) FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal discuss how the Blue Jays are keeping it loose. Plus, Ken explains a possible LA lineup change and why one bullpen is more prepared for Game 5.

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(30:05) Everyday Louis Varland has appeared in 13 postseason games, trailing only TWO pitchers all-time.

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(31:26) Trey Yesavage’s superpower is being a postseason regular before regular season regular!

(34:51) Vladdy Jr. is beating his father, Vladdy Sr., in terms of postseason success. In fairness, he's on an ALL-TIME playoff hot streak!

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(41:31) FOX play-by-play broadcaster Joe Davis talks about the Dodgers’ slumping bats, if LA’s starters go to the bullpen and intricacies inside the broadcast.

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Do non-LAD fans hate the Dodgers, like a lot? The Athletic rolled out a poll to see how much they’ve become and if Shohei Ohtani is helping or hurting the case.

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(11:22) Kevin Burkhardt is running pre/postgame show coverage for FOX and he paints the picture of what it was like watching that Game 3 marathon with Big Papi, Derek Jeter and company.

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Vlad Jr. does it again and then his supporting cast brought the full court press in a 6-2 win in LA to knot the series up at 2-2. Should Dave Roberts make a lineup change and rethink his bullpen plans? We instantly react to what just happened and then ponder strategy decisions for Game 5.

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Long night for the boys, but Game 3 was EPIC.

(3:10) Heading into Game 4, do the Blue Jays have what it takes to tie this series up with Shohei Ohtani on the mound?

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(19:22) Superchat! Dodgers bullpen talk.

(21:47) We look over Katie Woo and Evan Drellich's latest masterpiece: "Steaks, wardrobe changes and fruit platters: How MLB players stay locked in during an 18-inning game."

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(26:12) Stephen Strasburg is back in baseball.

(27:23) Shi Davidi from Sportsnet joins the show to review a grueling Game 3 loss for Toronto.

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(46:16) Ernie Clement boos George Springer.

(47:38) Dave Roberts jokes about going through travel delays. Some took it a bit too seriously.

(49:08) LA Times beat writer Jack Harris joins us to cover the Dodgers angle heading into Game 4.

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(1:03:16) Shohei and Yamamoto are BFFs.

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Bryce Harper responded to Dave Dombrowski’s comments and trade rumors. Does he know that the rumors are fake?

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(12:08) The Twins have narrowed down their managerial search to four candidates. Who will they choose?

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(13:19) Baltimore podcaster Ryan Ripken reacts to the Orioles hiring Craig Albernaz as their new manager. Ryan also discusses Adley Rutschman’s future and the moves the front office should make this offseason.

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Good morning to ya! We’re loopy—it’s a 3am postgame show! From Ohtani’s video game night to Will Klein’s superman performance to Vlad Jr. showing off his athleticism to Kirk’s dinger to Kershaw’s rescue moment to the manager moves that made this a beautiful symphony of 18 innings. We’re instantly reacting to it all on the postgame show that fired up right after the Freddie Freeman dinger that pushed this series to a 2-1 Dodgers advantage.

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Addison Barger slept on a pullout couch, sparking a conversation on player sleep preferences. 

(3:26) We preview Game 3 of the World Series and predict how long Manager John Schenider will let Max Scherzer and Shane Bieber pitch the next two games. 

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(8:44) Should the Dodgers keep the slumping Andy Pages in the lineup? 

(12:15) Kevin Pillar is back! He elaborates on how Toronto will match up pitching against Los Angeles the next 3 games. Plus, KP tackles the mid-game concert and Bo Bichette’s performance thus far. 

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(33:55) The Blue Jays have had ZERO team meetings this year?!

(35:25) Aroldis Chapman BLASTED the Yankees for how he felt he was treated there. We analyze the beef and speculate on how their relationship collapsed.

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(43:10) Vladdy Jr. and Shohei are having fun chatting on the field.

(44:18) Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz are suing the Dominican League for not letting them play. 

(46:02) For Game 3 Dodger pitching, we estimate the leash on Tyler Glasnow and how long Rōki Sasaki could go.

(49:49) Adrian Johnson missed several calls during Game 2, but did they make an impact? 

(51:30) Antoan Richardson is not returning as the Mets’ first base coach.

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Before jumping into World Series Game 3, Ken reacts to the Orioles hiring a new manager. (Top of show)

(2:24) Bo Bichette will start at second base in tonight's World Series Game 3.

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(3:40) Ken explains why Max Scherzer starts for Toronto tonight, and why we should expect a cold reception at Dodger Stadium.

(7:10) LA's offense is struggling, and Dave Roberts is considering a change in center field.

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(10:02) Ken's Inside Dish reveals why Stand Up to Cancer is important, and touches many people involved in the Fall Classic.

(20:49) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including any possible CBA movement this off-season, if long-term deals will dry up, the most surprising aspect of the World Series so far, and if the Mariners will spend this off-season.

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Jean-François Poisson is the writer and director of the documentary, 'Who Killed the Montreal Expos?' and we ask him who the true top villain was in this mess. How did Expos fans handled their fandom once the team was gone? With the Blue Jays in the World Series, are Expos fans rooting for or against the Canadian team?

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Former manager Joe Girardi tells us what he saw from the Yankees this season and answers whether he foresaw Judge’s rookie swing to be the caliber it is now. Has he let the Astros trash can incident go? Is Joe on any managerial candidate lists?

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(19:09) New Astros pitcher Nate Pearson joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome on Crush City Territory to discuss his free agency, how important it was for him to receive another chance to start, what he liked about the Astros' situation and the success of his former team, the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Are bat speed metrics changing the game? We explore this recent buzzy topic for Toronto's bats in the World Series. Toddfather and Kratz talk about how players should use the statistic with other training to improve their hitting.

(12:57) Who is going to manage the Atlanta Braves next year? 92.9 The Game Braves reporter Grant McAuley shares Atlanta’s search approach and whether they break from their managerial archetype. Grant also talks about prospects that could boom next year for the Braves.

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How did Yoshinobu Yamamoto stifle the Toronto bats in a 5-1 Game 2 triumph for the Dodgers? Also, his catcher provided the key knocks and found his power groove.

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We hit all of the key storylines from Game 2 and then push forward to the decision by the Blue Jays to send Max Scherzer to the mound for Game 3.

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