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Let’s kick around the top 10 teams in baseball right now. Which list is your favorite?

Then it’s Crush City Territory host (and The Athletic beat writer) Chandler Rome analyzing the Framber Valdez cross-up incident. Who is the leader of the Astros dugout? Rome elaborates on the free agent case for Valdez, the likelihood of Isaac Paredes returning this season.

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How has the Yordan Alvarez return changed the complexion of the Houston lineup? Rome details manager Joe Espada’s challenge in rearranging the bullpen and rotation to make a playoff push.

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The AL Wild Card is suddenly wide open for that last spot and the Mariners are sliding into familiar territory. Fair Territory hosts Alanna Rizzo and Ken Rosenthal unpack Seattle’s late-season struggles, what it means for the MVP race between Cal Raleigh and Aaron Judge, and the latest AL East shakeups with Roman Anthony sidelined and the Yankees bullpen collapsing again. Plus, we hand out Dude & Dork of the Week and take your live questions in Grillin’ Ken.

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The Yankees were not fans of balls and strikes being called in Houston. Were their gripes legit? Do umps hold grudges? Also, why is there limited PitchCom devices? (Top of show)

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(15:11) The Mets are calling up another young starter. Will Brandon Sproat be the next rookie to make a playoff rotation push?

(17:05) Shelby Miller needs surgery. He'll have to decide if he wants to go through that rehab process again.

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(20:46) The Cardinals are calling out Jordan Walker for progress, consistency and more. Do the Cardinals still believe in him? Do they trade him?

(31:00) Yadier Molina will be a coach in the Cardinals dugout this weekend. Is that awkward for Oli Marmol having a potential replacement so close?

(33:41) Mason Miller just threw an immaculate inning with all sliders. That's a sign of the times.

(36:37) Should MLB really consider Salt Lake City as an expansion city, or avoid a potential Colorado 2.0?

(38:15) The Mariners continue to struggle. Are they out of gas or are they just slumping?

(43:41) Sideline reporter Laura Rutledge had a burner account defending her husband. Jazz is responding to fans shortly after the game. Fair game?

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Can the Rangers lineup stay awake and take them to the postseason? Rangers Sports Network analyst Mike Bacsik explores how injuries and a big roster hole are negatively impacting the team. He also touches on the anger issues from pitchers in Houston and Denver.

Additionally, Mike reveals how he felt after giving up Barry Bonds’ 756th home run and addresses a rumor spread about that event by a former teammate.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal reacts to the cross-up heard around the world and how it could affect soon-to-be free agent Framber Valdez.

Ken also addresses the Raffy Devers and Kyle Freeland exchange.

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How bad is Roman Anthony's oblique injury for Boston?

How will the BBWA’s Relief Pitcher award work?

(18:34) Taj Bradley revealed a major change he made after moving to the Twins. What is it and why did it just happen?

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Does anyone believe that Framber Valdez didn't intentionally cross-up his catcher to hit him? (top of show) What happens moving forward in Houston?

(15:46) The Mariners lost last night and are slipping at a bad time.

(18:37) The Cubs picked up Carlos Santana and Aaron Civale, plus they sent down Owen Caissie. This isn't service time manipulation, is it?

(21:10) Mets rookie Nolan McLean's first four starts have shown something not seen since Fernandomania in 1981.

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(23:35) Why was Rockies starter Kyle Freeland so mad? Rafael Devers did what he does normally, but it appears the Giants were prepared for something like this with Freeland.

(33:34) Roman Anthony is likely out 4-6 weeks for the Red Sox. This is a big blow in Boston.

(36:23) Shohei’s 46th home run off Bubba Chandler left at 120 MPH!! Could Ohtani win MVP again? Also, why are the Pirates handling the rookie Chandler the way they are?

(41:03) Junior Caminero is having an extremely quiet 40 HR/100 RBI season. So we talk about it.

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Let's talk strength of schedule down the stretch with Stephen Nesbitt of the Athletic. He also talked about his article on Roman Anthony and he ranking the six potential expansion cities.

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(18:45) Marc Luino of Mets'd Up swings by to picks his potential playoff rotation and to remind everyone how good Juan Soto's season has been so far.

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Max Scherzer joined FT and got into why he chose the Blue Jays in the offseason. He also explained why Toronto had a surge, why he won't be following Rob Manfred around in retirement, and how things are with the MLBPA these days.

Scherzer covered a comp for Vlad Guerrero Jr.'s special talent, MLB realignment, and his recent legends matchup start against Clayton Kershaw.

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The AL East race is heating up as the Blue Jays’ bullpen continues to falter. Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal covers Toronto’s late-game struggles, which have cracked the door open for the Yankees and Red Sox.

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The biggest shocker has to be the Rangers coming back to life to be in the thick of the AL Wildcard race.

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Will the Padres be OK with their latest injury woes?

Ken also breaks down the Braves’ surprising claim of Ha-Seong Kim.

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(02:20) Are there any real playoff races left? It looked like no but now the AL is getting interesting.

(09:11) Who wins the AL East? The Yankees and Red Sox have made it close but do they have enough to overtake the Blue Jays?

(24:00) The Phillies picked up Walker Buehler. Can Buehler do enough to warrant a postseason roster spot?

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(26:48) The Rangers have made things interesting in the AL West and Wild Card. The Royals have a shot too. Let's look at schedules.

(37:00) Ha-Seong Kim went to the Braves via waivers. Is he the SS of the future for Atlanta?

(42:04) With Shelby Miller out and struggles as a starter for Jacob Misiorowski, the Brewers may move the rookie to the pen. Imagine facing that stuff in the later innings.

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(44:44) Taylor Ward was nearly taken out by the out-of-town metal scoreboard in Houston. Jo Adell wasn't happy about it, but will the Astros do anything to make it safer? Should they?

(49:33) Aroldis Chapman is having one of the best seasons of his career. Maybe the best. He just got an extension because of it so he'll stick around in Boston.

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San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth joins Friar Territory for an exclusive interview with Kyle Glaser and Heath Bell. He discusses the Padres-Dodgers battle for the NL West, why Manny Machado is misunderstood as a leader, if he misses playing both ways and how good of a pitcher he thinks he could've been.

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Hall of Famer Greg Maddux talks retirement life, why Tony Gwynn was his toughest target, how his fundamental upbringing influenced his baseball success and how he helps his brother coach the Rangers pitching staff.

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Former Big League starting pitcher Russ Ortiz remembers the 2002 World Series and Dusty Baker giving him the ball from Game 6. He also shares Barry Bonds' stories, including a bat rack brawl and the dynamic between Bonds and Jeff Kent.

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Then Cody Ross joins FT and picks his top rivalries in baseball right now. We sneak in a lil realignment convo and shade teams that are scared of trading at the deadline.

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The Orioles suddenly have one of the best starting pitchers in baseball and he joins FT to tell us about how he found success again. Trevor Rogers covers overcoming struggles and excelling on a losing team. What must change for the Orioles in 2026?

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Longtime MLB catcher Brian McCann shares how Cal Raleigh has impressed him this year. Should McCann, or catchers in general, get more love in Hall of Fame voting?

B-Mac also talks about the lost season for the Braves season, the death of the shift and why he thinks elite catchers should be catching more games.

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What makes an MVP candidate and could there be any Judge/Ohtani fatigue looming? FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal talks about key factors in the voting process.

Ken covers big prospect promotions for the Red Sox and Mets, including the impact it might make in October.

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Toddfather and Kratz educate us on Little Leaguers using Big League tech, which could be why the scoring is down.

05:11) 4 SchwarBOMBS kick up the MVP debate and what free agency will look like for Philly's big masher.

15:11) Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez now has two hand issues to battle through.

(16:57) Breaking News during FT: The Red Sox release Walker Buehler. Who will pick him up and can he find it again like he did last October?

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(29:21) The Pirates placed IKF on outright waivers. Sketchy Bucs move?

(31:08) An incredible MLB debut story to cover and then we hit the quotes from Mets reliever Ryan Helsley about tipping pitches.

(38:01) The Victor Robles suspension was reduced to 7 games. Fair?

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(39:36) Trent Grisham has been a beast for the Yankees. Toddfather tells us what he's seeing.

(41:58) Jazz quotes lead to a discussion about the AL East and if the Yankees or Red Sox can catch Toronto.

(52:10) The Micah Parsons trade leads to potential comps in baseball.

(54:51) The Bengals would fit right in with some of the penny-pinching owners in baseball.

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Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo unpack the New York Mets sweeping the Philadelphia Phillies at home. (Top of Show)

(2:58) If the season ended today, the Los Angeles Dodgers would get the NL's second bye. 

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(7:01) The Milwaukee Brewers shuffle their pitching staff. 

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(13:15) The hosts take your live Grillin' Ken questions, including if the Red Sox will call up Payton Tolle, if the Mets need a new rotation in '26, and if John Mozeliak could end up in Colorado.

(21:47) Ken and Alanna also crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

(26:27) How close are the Kansas City Royals in the AL Wild Card picture?

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Two-time World Series champion Joe Carter joins FT and immediately recites the call from his WS walk-off home run. He also recalls stories about fans telling him where they were during that moment. Carter discusses the 2025 Blue Jays, says he prefers the 1992 celebration, and reminds Drake that he owes him money.

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The Mets swept the Phillies and might be back in this NL East race again. (2:50) Are they better than Philly?

(12:52) Jameson Taillon is heading back to the Injured List.

(14:21) Shohei Ohtani was nasty on the mound with some added arsenal options.

(28:09) MLB wants the Bananas involved in All-Star festivities. Their logistics excuse is silly.

(29:18) Cora on Anthony

(31:18) The Brewers lost Trevor Megill but for how long?

(33:47) The Yankees crushed the Nats and one inning took FOREVER.

(38:18) How do the Tigers keep up the intensity without a division race?

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2004 champ Kevin Millar joins FT and backs up why he thinks the Red Sox can win it all this year. He also goes in-depth on the Rafael Devers deal aftermath and why he was all-in with the decision. Millar praises Roman Anthony, and explains why he made the right move to grab that early extension money on the table.

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Former AL MVP Josh Donaldson recalls a story about teasing Billy Beane over contract extension talks in Oakland. The former Blue Jay praises Toronto fans in October and what that experience was like. He also teases AJ and Kratz about his elite pop times, and breaks down that decision to play third base over catcher. Finally, he talks about playing in Oakland/Sacramento, as well as the difficulties of playing in New York.

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Astros smasher Yordan Alvarez is finally back after his 100-game stint on the IL. (3:20)

(11:26) Clayton Kershaw is ready for the postseason. Will he start?

(13:07) The Rangers lost Nathan Eovaldi most likely for the rest of the season. Season over?

(22:49) Willson Contreras gets a 6-day suspension. Enough?

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(24:29) Busy day on the waiver wire as veterans like Carlos Santana find themselves without a home.

(27:00) The Phillies have a Citi Field problem. The Mets keep the youth movement flowing with prospect Johan Tong getting the call.

(42:00) White Sox rookie Colson Montgomery is sizzling.

(43:19) Joe Buck calls out lowly attendance in St. Louis.

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(46:09) What is the biggest problem for each contending team?

(59:34) Lucas Giolito has a major milestone approaching that will land him MUCH more $$$.

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal explores several Padres-Dodgers storylines: Laureano and O’Hearn’s contrasting deadline decisions, AJ Preller’s motivations and tactics, and which team values the rivalry more.

Ken also discusses Zack Wheeler’s injury impact on the Phillies, recounts the perils of in-game tweeting and how Novak Djokovic was saved from a baseball!

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(20:08) Whit Merrifield then joins to give his thoughts on the Blue Jays' chances and touch on Wheeler lost for the rest of the season for the Phillies.

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Former two-time MLB All-Star Tyler Clippard reveals the reason he used to lick his hand when pitching, and his key to longevity in the big leagues. He also answers whether he used spider tack, how to get more starters in the World Baseball Classic, and how he played minor league ball to get one last call up to the Bigs.

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

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Shoutout to Vinnie Pasquantino for racking up AL player of the week. Dude is on fire.

(02:38) Willson Contreras LOST his cool, tossing his bat towards the umpire! We review the ejection and predict how many games Contreras will miss.

(11:43) Sending lots of love to Ron Washington after he had quadruple bypass surgery.

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(13:17) Royce Lewis made some comments this weekend after lengthy struggles. We analyze his unusual phrasing and situation in Minnesota.

(26:25) Mookie Betts shuts down a rumor surrounding him and a certain position.

(31:15) The average four-seam fastball velocity numbers have reached a milestone.

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(33:01) The Mets smashed the Phillies last night. Is this the end of the road for Jordan Romano with the Phillies? We also get into the outfield microphone complaint from Alec Bohm.

(44:58) The 2026 regular season key dates are out! But one of them is quite peculiar.

(46:35) Cal Raleigh hit the 50 mark! Can he top Aaron Judge or Ken Griffey Jr.’s single-season numbers? What is Raleigh’s value in the game?

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Did Erik Kratz end Wally Joyner’s career as a hitting coach? The former MLB first baseman and hitting coach answers that and reveals the difficulties of being a hitting coach. He also shares stories about hazing when moving from the AL to the NL, the 1986 Home Run Derby TIE, plus a scary fan attack incident at Yankee Stadium. Wally weighs in on the state of the Angels, the ABS system, and if stadiums should be bigger.

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Retired MLB outfielder Aaron Hicks joins from The Pro Rivals Open, and explains the biggest differences in playing for the Yankees versus the Orioles. He also gets into the Anthony Volpe situation, including the difficulty of producing when being benched and the importance of teams having players' backs when they’re struggling. Additionally, Hicks shares his experiences playing with Aaron Judge as a rookie, when he began playing golf, and why he transitioned from golf to baseball.

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(01:33) There’s something wrong in the Bronx and the Royals are catching up. What should the Yankees do with Anthony Volpe? We also kick around whether the Red Sox have enough pitching to achieve ultimate postseason success.

(12:25) Rookie Nolan McLean is finally giving the Mets length they were looking for from another starting pitcher.

(14:01) The Colorado Rockies are officially out of the postseason but there’s excitement atop the NL West! AJ shares his experiences and takeaways from the Dodgers-Padres series.

(25:25) The Baseball Writers Association of America is adding Relief pitcher awards in 2026! Who would win this year if the honor were given out?

(27:00) Trea Turner’s been on a heater for Philly.

(28:16) Bubba Chandler notched a four-inning save in his debut and delivered a lil soundbite after the game. Should the Pirates start him? Also, Paul Skenes was Paul Skenes and Shane Bieber DEALT in his debut with Toronto.

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(39:35) SB took a victory lap after predicting one thing right. But Cal Raleigh really deserves the victory lap after breaking the HR record!

(41:58) Zack Wheeler will miss the rest of the season with venous thoracic outlet syndrome. How much does this hurt Philly's World Series title hopes?

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(49:40) Congratulations to Chinese Taipei for winning the Little League World Series!

Quick hitters: The Field of Dreams Game is back, Junior Caminero has 37 HRs, Trevor Rogers has given up 2 runs or less in 11 starts, Frankie Montas is back on the IL, Marcus Semien is hurt and Happy Birthday to Max Muncy and Pablo Ozuna!

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Going off an article from Jim Bowden on 'under-the-radar' players, Britt and Kratz give some of their top choices.

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(11:26) Then a chat with Pirates reliever Isaac Mattson on dad strength, his journey to this point, and the reliever mindset. He also breaks down Paul Skenes as a teammate and shares thoughts on recent call-up Bubba Chandler.

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Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Red Sox taking the first three games against the Yankees in The Bronx this weekend. (Top of show) 

(5:13) The Padres hold serve against the Dodgers at home. 

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(10:38) Ken explores the NL East race with news Zack Wheeler is lost for the season.

(13:31) Inside Dish crowns MLB’s best rivalry (right now). 

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(20:12) Ken takes your Grillin’ Ken questions, including his reaction to Samuel Basallo's extension, how badly the Dodgers need Max Muncy, and his thoughts on the resurgent Kyle Tucker & Cubs.

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All-Star Mets starting pitcher David Peterson shares the secret to going deep into games. He also unveils who the leaders of the clubhouse are for position players and pitchers. What has changed in the Mets organization since owner Steve Cohen took over control from the Wilpons?

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Buckle up! 22-year MLB manager Buck Showalter tells fun stories about his Savannah Bananas appearance and interactions with Ichiro. Plus, Buck discusses issues with the Minor Leagues and how managers should handle injured players who play through pain.

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(14:17) KP gives his thoughts on MLB realignment plans.

(15:19) Buck reveals his realignment plan and delves into schedule realignment as well.

Hosts: Kevin Pillar, AJ Pierznyski, Scott Braun

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal covers how Red Sox rookie Roman Anthony has been unfazed so far in MLB. Ken dives into Samuel Basallo's extension and breaks down both sides of young players signing these deals.

Ken believes the Astros are fine, comments on the return of Shane Bieber for Toronto, and tells us why he still believes the Padres can get it done in the NL West.

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Baltimore Banner beat writer Andy Kostka breaks down the extension newbie Samuel Basallo and if this spells trouble for Adley Rutschman's future with the Orioles. He also answers if this is a statement by ownership, what happens with the other young talent, and if Mike Elias is the right guy for the job.

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D-Rob joins the show from his minivan to talk about his experience signing midseason and what went into the negotiations. He tells us how it feels to play in Philly during a playoff race and the nerves he had when he took the mound as a visitor.

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Kratz needs the chat but doesn't read the chat. Foul Territory goes to Alabama next week. (But not Kratz)

(2:02) Roman Anthony welcomed himself to the Yanks-Sox rivalry and looks the part so far. But which team is more of a true World Series contender?

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(13:19) Craig Kimbrel signs with Houston. Is this actual help or just desperation for the Astros?

(15:21) Yankee Stadium lines were wild for a George Costanza bobblehead.

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(17:59) Can the Brewers do it in the postseason? This team feels the same but also different. Vinnie Pasquantino has been leading the Royals of late. Does KC have enough juice to sneak into a wild card spot?

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(29:23) Max Muncy is nearing his return to the Dodgers. He's a more important piece than you may think.

(33:36) Many big matchups to look ahead to this weekend. Which one should you have your attention on?

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Cubs reliever Daniel Palencia recounts stories of baseball training in Venezuela, including an interesting interaction with an MLB scout and a program that goes against the grain.

Palencia also covers a successful week for the Cubs against Milwaukee and dreams of pitching for his home country in the World Baseball Classic.

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the keys to this weekend’s 4-game Red Sox - Yankees series. (Top of show)

(6:58) The hosts discuss the wave of realignment conversation swirling around baseball this week.

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(14:20) The hosts take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including which NL Wild Card team emerges in the 3rd spot, whether pitching or hitting wins the divisional races, and what to make of realignment proposals splitting up the Giants and Dodgers.

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(20:56) Ken and Alanna crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

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Is it true that the Dodgers are exploring Shohei Ohtani as a reliever in the postseason? (top of show) Will there be another Ohtani rule for 2-way relief pitchers?

(7:10) Are fundamentals being stressed enough to the modern ballplayer? We ask Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe and we cover the Angels having the secret potion to beat the Dodgers this season.

Hop also addresses pitch tipping concerns and his unique gear from Players Weekend.

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Kevin Pillar has joined the party on a non-roster invite! Plus, AJ and Scott are going back to The Pro Rivals Open next week to interview some legends.

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(8:40) What is the deal with Cubs superstar Kyle Tucker? Has he been hurt this whole time?

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(20:52) The Rays are calling up super prospect Carson Williams, but the timing is purposeful.

(21:57) Kyle Tucker received a nice ovation returning to the lineup.

(24:29) The Padres beat up the struggling Giants with help from an amazing Fernando Tatís Jr. catch. Plus, will the Astros be OK after their recent struggles? 

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(30:43) The Red Sox take on the Yankees in an important four-game series starting tonight! We  examine the historic rivals and debate which rivalry is the best in baseball right now.

(37:04) The Cubs revealed how their season ticket holders can purchase 2027 All-Star Game Tickets. 

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SF Chronicle columnist Ann Killion explains why the Giants are struggling mightily since acquiring Rafael Devers and whether this is an organizational issue. She also discusses who fans are blaming for the collapse and if manager Bob Melvin might not have his job in 2026. 

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun  

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Commish Rob Manfred sparked a week of expansion realignment debates and FT resident GM Jim Bowden drops his concepts for what could work.

Plus, Jim exposes the real topic of discussion in the Mookie Betts meeting, Victor Robles' bat chuck suspension and Pirates prospect Bubba Chandler debuting.

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Kratz reports on the scene at the Phillies game and the Durantula entrance is getting scarier. (Top of show)

(7:11) Torpedo bats are back/! The Yankees hit nine home runs and are riding Giancarlo Stanton's hot streak.

(10:13) PSA: don't run on the field! Kids too!

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(11:54) Tommy Pham versus the Blue Jays, part two: Pham’s steroid comment, Addison Barger’s response and Pham's fit as a good teammate.

(23:03) Bubba Chandler is finally called up, but as a bulk reliever?!

(24:43) Tarik Skubal reached 200 strikeouts, the Astros are having a messy week and the Red Sox suffered a brutal loss to the Orioles.

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(27:26) The Aarons disagree: Boone says one thing and Judge another about the superstar's injury.

(33:42) Bad news for Baltimore, as Félix Bautista will miss a year after getting shoulder surgery.

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(36:56) Kids said the darndest things. We listen to some hilarious Little Leaguers dissing stars. 

(41:36) Exciting announcement: AJ and Scott are heading to the Pro Rivals Open in Alabama next week to do some VIP interviews!

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We dive into the debate about why Shohei Ohtani's rise has not sparked a two-way player revolution. Is the Ohtani rule for eligibility hurting the cause?

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(15:20) Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News runs through the Rangers slide out of the playoff race and what changes could be coming in the offseason for an offense that can’t seem to find an answer. Evan talks about Bruce Bochy’s future in Texas and the downturn in performance for 2023 stars Adolis Garcia and Jonah Heim.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal details his interview with Cardinals manager Oli Marmol, who is in an interesting spot with Chaim Bloom’s GM takeover looming. Ken dissects some candidates to be released before the dump deadline on August 31st and what teams are most likely to cut some salary before the end of the season. We ask Ken if the reporters did anything wrong in the Ketel Marte situation and if he thinks the Yankees hot stretch is the result of a turnaround or an easy schedule.

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Astros outfielder Chas McCormick has been dealing on the bump, which is good & bad news. (Top of show)

(4:58) What do the guys think of Ketel Marte apologizing for missing games?

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(17:30) There is concern about Aaron Judge’s elbow. We may not see him throw at full strength this season.

(19:14) Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is heading to the IL with a thumb injury.

(21:59) It was a rough night for Teoscar Hernandez in right field. Is it time for the Dodgers to put Mookie Betts back in the outfield?

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(26:42) Xander Bogaerts was on the wrong end of an interesting fan interference call. 

(29:21) Should Andrew McCutchen finish his career in Pittsburgh?

(32:51) Tommy Pham is in the center of another storm. It was not just the benches-clearing incident, but then a social media attack of the Blue Jays.

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(40:45) Cubs fans are really booing Kyle Tucker?

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DT hosts Alanna Rizzo and Clint Pasillas welcome special guest Dave Roberts to Dodgers Territory. LA's skipper shares his thoughts on sweeping the Padres, the biggest challenges for the team so far and much more.

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Mets manager Carlos Mendoza joins us fresh off a win at the Little League Classic in Williamsport. He recaps his experience and then we dig into biz: Francisco Alvarez's impact & an injury update, inside the club's recent lull, Nolan McLean's promising debut and much more.

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Commissioner Rob Manfred reminded everyone that geographic realignment and expansion is coming to MLB. What might that actually look like and where should the expansion teams reside?

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(12:34) Injury expert Will Carroll joins the show to tell us what’s going on with Zack Wheeler’s scary blood clot situation. Carroll then runs us through many other notable recent injuries in MLB.

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