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Ken Rosenthal breaks down last night's megadeal for Vlad Guerrero Jr. and where it ranks historically. (Top of Show)

(5:38) The Phillies took 2 of 3 from the Dodgers over the weekend - is it too early to say NLCS preview?

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(8:14) Vibes around the Giants are high with their 8-1 start.

(10:27) Inside Dish reflects on Juan Soto's strong bond with his minor league host family.

(16:53) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including what's wrong with the Reds, how the Red Sox should manage their outfielder abundance and what would a "hypothetical" Paul Skenes Pirates extension look like?

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Phillies Managing Partner & CEO John Middleton joins Todd Zolecki, Ruben Amaro Jr. and Jim Salisbury on a live edition of The Phillies Show at Citizens Bank Park.

(5:15) Middleton shares an awesome Roy Halladay story relating to this year's Phillies. He also dishes on the hunger this year's squad has following recent heartbreaks in October.

(11:43) Middleton speaks on his legacy leading the Phillies being defined by on-field success, and that ownership supports Dave Dombrowski's mission to bring a title to Philly.

(19:13) Middleton details the conversation with Bryce Harper when negotiating his mega deal and the challenge competing with deep-pocketed owners in New York and LA.

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Former Big League pitcher Nick Goody tells us about his early look at the Cleveland Guardians and we ask him which young players on the club should be considered for extensions.

Goody shares a hilarious story about the Yankees kinda talking him into throwing a changeup.

Nick also has unique thoughts on the torpedo bats.

Hosts: Scott Braun, Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz

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Is there a chance the Brewers trade Freddy Peralta this year? We have a number of q's for Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Curt Hogg about the 2025 club in Milwaukee. What is their top concern and how did they get back on track after that rough opening weekend in the Bronx?

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Sacramento Bee senior reporter Chris Biderman discusses how the Athletics’ transition to Sacramento is unfolding with a lukewarm fan response.

On the field, the A’s opened with three blowout losses to the Cubs. With summer approaching, will the offense take off, or is this team simply not ready to take another step in the right direction?

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal shares more info on his recent story covering Juan Soto's host family from the minor leagues.

Ken chats about fast starts for the Dodgers and Padres. How worried is he about Atlanta's slow start?

Are some players signing extensions too early?

Is Aaron Judge under-appreciated? 

Why are the Cubs not spending commensurate to their revenue?

Hosts: Scott Braun, Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz

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Aaron Judge is on fire. Why doesn't he get more of a Barry Bonds treatment? (Top of show)

(10:07) Do you know the number of times the official @MLB account has posted about each team since Opening Day?

(12:19) Rockies moves: Chase Dollander called up, Kris Bryant out of the lineup again.

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(16:46)  Umpire Mike Muchlinski gives players a warning, then misses many calls. Todd and Erik have thoughts.

(24:01) Owner John Middleton joins The Phillies Show and we react to his legacy answer.

(26:50) Taijuan Walker makes his mark, City Connects LEAKED! Reds shutout in 3 consecutive games all in Better than Boxscores. 

(40:34) Gunnar Henderson is back, Andrew McCutchen's reluctantly in the outfield today and Freddie Freeman's out for longer with that shower mishap.

(47:21) Weekend game slate.

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With a plethora of recent extensions, is Wyatt Langford a candidate for a long-term deal?

We ask Rangers broadcaster Jared Sandler, who also covers a nice week of pitching for Texas and some quiet bats.

Jared and the crew debate how MLB can inject more high-energy atmospheres into its games, taking inspiration from international sporting events.

Hosts: AJ, EK, SB

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Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to the flurry of contract extensions that have been signed during the first week of the season and discuss which of the deals are primed to age the best. (Top of Show) 

(8:48) The hosts analyze the Braves' ongoing struggles and debate whether it's too early to worry about their postseason hopes.

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(12:59) We take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including which city has the best Opening Day celebrations, how are the Padres and Dodgers still undefeated, and what will Andrew McCutchen’s legacy be? 

(21:11) Ken and Alanna also crown their Dudes and Dorks of the week.

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How did a popular World Series favorite become a winless team with loads of concerns so fast? Braves reporter Grant McAuley breaks down Atlanta’s nightmare start to the season.

No team has ever made the playoffs after starting 0-7—will mounting pressure push the Braves to rush Ronald Acuña Jr. back from injury? 

The pitching staff’s issues appear bigger than expected, raising concerns about missed offseason opportunities. 

Grant also reacts to the Jurickson Profar suspension and discusses how the clubhouse will welcome him back later this season. 

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Shohei Ohtani's walkoff dinger on his bobblehead night led the Dodgers to keep their undefeated streak alive. The NL West is off to a ridiculous start. (Top of show.)

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(17:51) Paul Skenes doesn't do adversity.

(20:10) Is the media being disrespected in baseball?

(22:14) Inside Edge Data Dish with Kyle Tucker's huge week and what to learn from Juan Soto's swing rate on non-fastballs.

(28:21) The Brewers & Twins go from losers to winners.

(31:15) Garrett Crochet celebrated his extension on the mound, the D'backs got a deal done with Ketel Marte and Zac Gallen owns the Yankees.

(38:57) Trop update: YIKES.

(41:47) Phillies owner John Middleton was on The Phillies Show today and we have sound bites.

(46:09) The Yankees have bone broth in their dugout. Torpedo bat 2.0?!

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Padres insider and Friar Territory host Kyle Glaser joins FT to break down San Diego’s hot start to the season and the long-term commitment to Jackson Merrill. With a nine-year extension locked in, Kyle explains why this deal is a no-brainer for both sides and what Merrill’s ceiling looks like after his impressive rookie campaign.

The Padres are undefeated—how long can they keep this up, and what’s fueling their early dominance? 

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Chef Ron handles food items at both Chicago ballparks for Levy Restaurants and he gives fans a taste of his daily life. From Campfire Milkshakes to Baseball Donuts, what are the must-try items this year? 

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The Braves still haven’t won a game and AJ declares the panic meter in Atlanta should be high. With the National League looking stacked, how concerned should Braves fans be about this slow start? (Top of show)

(17:42) The Pirates sent All-Star closer David Bednar to Triple-A. What has gone wrong and how can he get back on track?

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(20:32) The Dodgers trade for Esteury Ruiz—but where does he fit in their already loaded roster? Plus, Dustin May made his long-awaited return to the mound after elbow surgery and a near-death experience.

(28:26) Another young star just got paid—the Red Sox extended rookie Kristian Campbell just a week into his Big League career.

(39:33) Nathan Eovaldi tossed a shutout against the Reds, adding to what has quietly been an excellent career.

(45:32) The A’s are playing in a bandbox this season.

(51:01) AJ shares his thoughts on Rafael Devers' early struggles at the plate and the hot Torpedo Bat conversation.

(53:47) Quick hitters: Eugenio Suárez’s grand slam lifted the Diamondbacks over the Yankees, an injury setback for Mets pitcher Sean Manaea.

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Are pitchers pissed off about the new Torpedo bats taking over the Majors? Trevor May weighs in and we get to Matt Strahm's tweet about it.

Nationals reliever Brad Lord dives into his journey to MLB that includes a unique offseason gig at Home Depot.

What was the reaction from his teammates upon learning about his other job? 

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Brad also has a unique story about how he received the call that he was going to the Bigs.

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal reacts to the PED suspension for Jurickson Profar and how it impacts all involved parties.

Are torpedo bats even a big deal at all?

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Ken breaks down Garrett Crochet’s extension in Boston. 

(18:00) FT continues after Ken with thoughts on the historically bad beginning to the season for Rafael Devers.

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Jurickson Profar got popped for PEDs and will be suspended for 80 games. Player host reaction in here to the news. (9:45)

(25:37) Thoughts on the Garrett Crochet extension with the Red Sox?

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(33:42) The first game in Sacramento ended with the Cubs crushing the A’s in their home opener and the A's had a few L's off the field too.

(41:58) Who are we more concerned about: Twins or Brewers? 

Hosts: Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun

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In the debut episode of Snakes Territory, hosts Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers break down the Diamondbacks' opening series split with the Chicago Cubs. They also talk Ryne Nelson's big moment, takeaways from the weekend, Zac Gallen's command struggles and more. Plus, the ST hosts preview the upcoming series with the red-hot Yankees, who are waiting in the Big Apple with their Torpedo Bats.

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FT Resident GM Jim Bowden is back to give his front-office perspective on some of the biggest early-season storylines. The Yankees are experimenting with Torpedo Bats—is this kind of innovation normal around the league?

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Jim also reacts to the sizzling start for the Padres—are they a legit contender after an offseason filled with questions?

Rafael Devers is off to a horrid start. How much did Alex Bregman’s signing and the surrounding drama impact Devers?

Plus, Roki Sasaki struggled in his Dodger Stadium debut. Is he really ready for the Majors or do the Dodgers need to consider demoting him?

Jim also analyzes the Diamondbacks' new extensions for Brandon Pfaadt and Justin Martinez and breaks down rumors that the Red Sox are negotiating a deal for top prospect Kristian Campbell.

Hosts: Cam Maybin, Scott Braun, Erik Kratz

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Hammer Territory reacts right away to the announcement that new Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar was slapped with an 80-game PED suspension.

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The Yankees had an offensive explosion of a first weekend and all of the rage was the Torpedo Bats. Is this new bat design an innovative edge or old news already?

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(18:06) Believe it or not, the Pirates and Marlins played one of the more exciting series of the weekend. Do we buy into any possible Marlins magic and how important is it for the Pirates to avoid a slow start? 

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(21:46) The Dodgers stayed perfect with a sweep of the Tigers, but despite the losses, Detroit showed promising signs against an elite opponent. Should Tigers fans remain optimistic? Elsewhere, the Diamondbacks locked up young pitcher Brandon Pfaadt with a contract extension after splitting an exciting series against the Cubs.

(30:58) Max Scherzer’s on the shelf with a concerning issue. The Orioles’ outfield depth is being tested early with Colton Cowser landing on the IL, and the Rangers suffered another setback with third baseman Josh Jung.

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Ken Rosenthal sets the record straight: the Torpedo bats are perfectly legal, and other teams besides the Yankees are using them.

(4:42) Star power was on full display over the weekend. Aaron Judge, Mookie Betts and Juan Soto already etched signature 2025 moments.

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(8:59) Rafael Devers starts 2025 with a historic low: 0-16 with 12 Ks. Will the Red Sox star climb out of his early season slump?

(10:41) Inside Dish recalls the Toronto Blue Jays record-setting 10 home run game in 1987.

(19:33) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if Judge is the game's greatest RHH ever, any concerns with the D'Backs opening series against the Cubs, which contender has a fatal flaw, and would Ken buy a Angels-White Sox opening weekend t-shirt?

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The experts at Baseball America wrap up their top prospect profiles with the American League East. 

JJ Cooper, Geoff Pontes, Carlos Collazo, Ben Badler and Scott Braun start with Orioles top prospect Samuel Basallo. His monster power is already on display, but which position does the catching prospect fit within the Big League lineup? (Top of show)

(9:01) The hosts discuss if the streaky hitting of Rays top prospect Carson Williams will keep up with his elite glove at the Big League level.

(17:45) Blue Jays top prospect Ricky Tiedemann still has ample potential despite his injury setbacks.

(26:07) Yankees top prospect Jasson Domínguez is a switch-hitting outfielder, and maybe an ideal fit atop the Yankees lineup.

(33:29) The gap between Red Sox top prospect Roman Anthony and Kristian Campbell isn't wide, and Anthony has the tools to excel when called up to The Show.

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Jim Bowden just released his starting rotation rankings and we sort through what we like and don’t agree with. Are the Mariners and Pirates underrated? What about the Cubs getting unfairly dismissed? Plus, reaction to Rob Manfred’s latest comments on the Rays stadium situation and why he’s tougher on Tampa than the A’s.

Hosts: Toddfather, Kratz, Danny Graves, Braun

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Baseball America's JJ Cooper, Geoff Pontes, Ben Badler and Carlos Collazo join Scott Braun to profile the top prospect from each AL Central team.

Guardians top prospect Travis Bazzana is continuing to improve and could reach the big leagues by season's end. (Top of show)

(9:09) White Sox top prospect Noah Schultz reminds evaluators of a Hall of Fame lefty, and as JJ explains, it's time to get him ready for a Big League workload.

(19:53) Tigers top prospect Jackson Jobe's otherworldly pitch mix makes him a future ace in the big leagues.

(28:42) The 2023 draft lottery vaulted the Twins to 5th, paving the way for top prospect Walker Jenkins to impact the Twin Cities for years to come.

(37:30) Royals top prospect Jac Caglianone's mammoth power already rivals that of baseball's biggest mashers.

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Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez updates us on timetable to return. What is the rehab process like?

Grayson analyzes the comments made by Coby Mayo when he was optioned and also covers the news about the Marlins getting rid of bullpen sessions in favor of sim games.

How are the O’s prepping for Opening Day? 

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Austin Wells and Anthony Volpe carried their hot springs into the regular season— are they the answers to some of the Yankees' biggest questions? Deesha Thosar from Fox Sports swings by with thoughts on the 2025 Yankees and then we jump to the other squad in the city.

On the Mets side, Deesha breaks down concerns about their questionable rotation—are they putting too much faith in reclamation projects rather than adding proven, high-end starters?

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Orioles front office leader Mike Elias claims the pitching staff is their greatest strength. Agree or nah? We kick it around with Baltimore reporter Steve Melewski, who covers a dominant Opening Day win for the O’s over Toronto. Steve also reacts to Adley Rutschman’s two-homer performance and discusses the leadership he brings on and off the field. Plus, how wrong is general manager Mike Elias when he says the Orioles' pitching staff is their biggest strength?

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We're live from Nation Kitchen & Bar at The Banks in Cincinnati! (top of show) Let's talk Opening Day overreactions and...underreactions? The Mets offense is still powerful despite a slow Opening Day. The Reds bullpen imploded in the ninth but was it bad pitching or poor decision-making by Terry Francona? The Diamondbacks looked shaky against the Cubs and the Angels fell flat against an awful White Sox roster.  

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(11:23) MLB.TV took the biggest Opening Day L.

(12:54) The Red Sox bullpen takes a little hit with the Liam Hendriks injury but they'll be OK, right?

(13:40) Ump show coming in hot that might've cost the Pirates game 1. Should GM Ben Cherington be on the hot seat?

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(26:07) Wholesome quote in here from a Red Sox rookie.

(28:15) The crew reacts to standout performances from Shohei Ohtani and Spencer Torkelson in an electric Dodgers-Tigers matchup. Braves fans are furious after their bullpen collapse—are they justified or overreacting? And Fernando Tatis Jr. explains why he’s ready to take his game to another level this season.

We basically hit every game from Opening Day in this pod :)

(49:48) A look at weekend matchups.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Danny Graves, Scott Braun

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Predictions rolling in from a big panel of FT hosts on division winners, Wild Cards and their World Series predictions. (2:38) Let us know who picked it best!

A lil fun at the top with an AI look at the top MLB pitchers in 5 years. (top of show)

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(8:17) Scott drops his always funky season predictions and we get the world's most popular baseball simulation involved.

(14:35) Predictions part 2 gets to the individual awards.

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(32:40) MLB Futures Bets for the season coming in hot! Many over/under win totals in here.

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Happy Opening Day! Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the biggest storylines ahead of the 2025 season. The National League won't be a cakewalk for the Dodgers. Baseball's best teams reside in the "senior circuit." (Top of show) 

(2:45) The AL West feels up grabs between three teams. Plus, would a healthy Mike Trout be available at this year's trade deadline?

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(8:50) Juan Soto has more than 700 million reasons to smile - what does a successful first year in Queens look like? 

(12:37) Ken and Alanna also answer your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including Jordan Montgomery's situation, Padres possibility of trading Michael King, Opening Day's best pitching matchup, chances the Angels will be competitive and possible friction in the Red Sox clubhouse.

(22:12) The hosts also crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

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Red Sox manager Alex Cora announced Rafael Devers will be the full-time DH and Alex Bregman will play third. (Top of show)

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(11:24) ABS in Spring Training was a smash hit.

(14:08) Joe Buck joins FT before calling Opening Day at Yankee stadium. 

(24:38) FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal swings by with top MLB storylines for 2025 and answers to q's like why didn't the Orioles or Angels lock up any of their young core?

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(39:34) New seg alert! Data Dish calculates some wild but true stats for Paul Skenes and Shohei Ohtani. 

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How will the Chicago Cubs bounce back from two real losses to the Dodgers in the Tokyo Series?

North Side Territory host (and Athletic reporter) Patrick Mooney weighs in on the starting rotation, Matt Shaw’s rookie ride, bullpen depth and the rest of the division.

Patrick also theorizes why the Cubs did not go all-in this offseason.

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal reports on recent contract extensions for catchers Cal Raleigh and Alejandro Kirk. With the Automated Strike Zone system coming soon, could these contracts lose value?

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Cam Smith earned a spot on the Astros Opening Day roster but is Houston rushing its top prospect? 

A sad ending to Jordan Montgomery’s awful tenure with the Arizona Diamondbacks. What does the pitcher’s future look like after a second Tommy John surgery? 

Ken also gives exclusive updates on his recent story about the Minnesota Twins potential sale.

The White Sox can’t be worse than last season’s historically bad performance...right? 

(14:27) The Red Sox trimmed down their amateur scouting department. Is it the right call?

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Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe tell us about his team's new cell phone policy. How strict is it, how has it changed team chemistry and will it actually made a difference on the field?

Logan also breaks down what he’s learned from veteran additions this offseason, including the best piece of advice fellow catcher Travis d’Arnaud has given him so far. Plus, Logan shares his reactions to seeing teammate Zach Neto appearing as a bat boy during a spring game, calls out a breakout pitcher candidate and explains how Mike Trout just does not lose.

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Mariners first baseman/DH Rowdy Tellez put up big numbers in Spring Training, but what was his mindset coming into camp while fighting for a roster spot? He shares the nerve-wracking experience of waiting until after the Super Bowl to sign a deal—and the hilarious story of getting pulled over while agreeing to his contract.

Seattle’s offense has struggled in recent years, but Rowdy explains why he’s confident in the Mariners’ bats this season. Plus, he reveals the best piece of advice he’s received from Hall of Famer Edgar Martínez—one that immediately led to a double and a homer in a game.

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We're on the field at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati on Opening Day Eve! (top of show) We start with the Mariners locking up their young superstar catcher Cal Raleigh.

(9:09) Astros top prospect Cam Smith has made the Opening Day roster less than a year after being drafted. Is he ready for the challenge and did the Astros already win the Kyle Tucker trade?

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(16:16) Big moves in Texas: The Rangers send World Series star Evan Carter to Triple-A. What does he need to do to get back on track?

(19:55) The Red Sox officially name Aroldis Chapman as their closer, while the Angels make a flurry of moves, including releasing a former number one overall pick.

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(25:45) The Angels cut a former 1st overall pick and are back to their usual ways of calling up players at hyperspeed.

(30:18) Jordan Montgomery’s tough tenure in Arizona gets worse—the lefty is set for Tommy John surgery. 

(39:05) Good news in Pittsburgh as Pirates pitcher Jared Jones avoids surgery on his throwing elbow.

(48:05) Cheers to Nationals broadcaster Bob Carpenter, who announced that this will be his final season calling games.

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2-time All-Star pitcher Andrew Miller pulls back the curtain on his role with the MLB Players Association and what’s brewing ahead of the next CBA negotiations. How does he work with players and the league to shape the future of the game?

Miller breaks down how the union operates and what still needs to change. With news that owners will fight hard for a salary cap and their willingness for a potential lockout, Miller explains what a cap would really do to baseball—and why owners pushing for it has nothing to do with competitive balance.

Finally, Miller takes aim at the real problem in baseball and it's not the big spenders like the Dodgers.

Hosts: AJ, EK, SB

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Is there a timetable or plan for Ohtani’s return to the mound? We ask ESPN Insider Jeff Passan, who starts by discussing what he learned while visiting team camps. Team covered include the Rangers, A’s, Dodgers and Diamondbacks.

How hard will owners push for a salary cap during the next collective bargaining agreement negotiations?

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Jeff also breaks down the pair of Major League teams playing in minor league stadiums all year.

(26:56) After Jeff, we list our MLB Power Rankings from 1 through 10. Fire away with critiques!

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Do you have a spare $1.7bil to buy the Twins? (Top) We hit the news about their asking price and how Joe Pohlad still wants to control the team.

(13:43) Why is Corbin Burnes not starting until game 5 of the season for Arizona?

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(17:31) Shohei Ohtani is throwing on a mound again. When will he pitch again in the Bigs?

(22:12) Ranger Suarez is starting the year on the IL for the Phillies.

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(24:44) Juan Soto hinted at expectations for his return to the Bronx this season.

(27:26) BetMGM futures today: let's dive into the AL Comeback Player of the Year odds.

(30:13) Trevor May reveals his 2025 predictions, including a World Series champ that isn't the Dodgers.

(37:12) Ryan Yarbrough got scooped up by the Yankees.

(39:56) The White Sox are promoting...breaking their curse?

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Ken Rosenthal discusses Red Sox #2 prospect Kristian Campbell making the Big League club. Boston's infield becomes clearer. (Top of Show)

(3:18) The Guardians made a couple moves over the weekend to fortify the team in a tight AL Central.

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(7:22) Finally the Blue Jays extend...Alejandro Kirk. Is there another extension in the works?

(9:54) Ken shares his 2025 season predictions in Inside Dish, including Most Improved Player, Most Improved Team, AL & NL Cy Young and AL & NL MVP. Let us know in the comments who you're picking!

(15:46) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including where A.J. Preller ranks among GMs, who under-25 to start a franchise with, and Nico Hoerner's status for Opening Day.

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Are the Pittsburgh Pirates really broke—or just broken? Dejan Kovacevic of DK Pittsburgh Sports drops the receipts on Pirates ownership and owner Bob Nutting’s puzzling decisions over the year.

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Lots of pre-Opening Day action to hit, including the Rockies once again making a head-scratching move. (2:00) How did Cleveland get Nolan Jones back?

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(9:14) The Guards also lock up their ace with a five-year extension.

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(16:17) Rays ace Shane McClanahan is out to start the year. Can the Rays survive?

(21:10) Mookie Betts is still dealing with a stomach issue that has caused significant weight loss. How concerning is this for the Dodgers?

(23:43) Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson and Padres pitcher Yu Darvish officially start the season on the IL.

(26:31) The Mariners cut Mitch Haniger—does this signal the end of the road for the veteran outfielder?

(29:14) Boston fans get some good news with prospect Kristian Campbell—how does he fit into Boston's plans this year?

(31:58) The Blue Jays finally extend their homegrown All-Star, but it’s not Vladimir Guerrero Jr.. Does the Alejandro Kirk extension make sense for either side?

(38:21) BETMGM Futures: Who are the best bets to win NL Comeback Player of the Year? FT breaks down the odds for Sandy Alcántara, Ronald Acuña Jr., Spencer Strider and more.

(41:10) Former Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías receives a lengthy suspension—does this mark the end of his MLB career?

(47:39) Justin Martinez lands an extension with Arizona. Great for both sides?

(50:29) The Orioles bring back a familiar face in veteran pitcher Kyle Gibson—what can he bring to Baltimore’s rotation this season?

(53:03) Finally, the FT Crew shares thoughts on the tragic passing of the son of Yankees icon Brett Gardner.

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How does Tarik Skubal plan to handle the follow-up to his Cy Young season? We sit down with the Tigers ace and then hang out with All-Star Riley Greene. Questions for anyone on FT or behind the scenes? DM FT us on IG.

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A boatload of topics to hit with FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal this weekend! How annoying is the same story every year with Pittsburgh? How good are the Braves? Did we learn anything from Mark Shapiro's comments about Vladdy? Much more here too!

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Reigning NL Cy Young winner reflects back on his magical year and looks ahead at what's on his mind in 2025. Will his workload be the same? Sale also tells us why he doesn’t like to shake off signs from his catcher.

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(16:51) Atlanta reliever Pierce Johnson looks back at the crazy end to the season for the Braves and then compares organizations he's been with, including one in Japan.

(32:35) Grant Holmes chats about his role, keys for him to thrive again this year, his journey to MLB and learning how to use a good slider with ATL.

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Luis Severino opens up about the differences between the Yankees and Mets and his mindset heading into a leading rotation role with the A’s. He also provides a fascinating look at the pitch tipping issues he was having in 2023.

(24:04) Rockies minor league reliever Jefry Yan joins the party to discuss his refreshing take on celebrating during the game.

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Twins #1 starter Pablo Lopez checks in about being on the trade block at times with the Twins, touches on his evolving repertoire, his desire to go deeper into games and his thoughts on the state of young Latin players in the game.

(14:01) Harrison Bader dives into his signing with the Twins, moving to the outfield corners, differences between the Yankees/Mets and his philosophy with the bat.

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(26:11) Willi Castro details his story from non-tendered by the Tigers to 2024 All-Star. We cover his super-utiity skills, hit-by-pitch magnet and a rough ending to last season for Minnesota.

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Royals leadoff man Jonathan India tells us why he was relieved to finally be traded and how he's become an OBP machine. What are the similarities and differences between new teammate Bobby Witt Jr. and former teammate Elly De La Cruz? What is India's plan defensively this year? A little outfield action?

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How did Alex Cora handle Rafael Devers after the Alex Bregman signing, and what will define his club's identity in 2025? The Red Sox manager gave us an all-access look at his club, including the moment he learned that they signed Bregman and also the trio of prospects on the way.

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(19:35) Boston reliever Brennan Bernardino has quietly become a key piece of Boston’s bullpen, but his journey to the majors was anything but easy. He opens up about bouncing between organizations, playing in Mexico, and whether there were hidden benefits to debuting in the big leagues at age 30. What adjustments is he making this spring, and which young Red Sox has caught his eye the most?

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Alex Verdugo signs a 1-year contract with the Braves on a prove-it deal. (Top of Show)

(9:45) The Reds lock up Jose Trevino. Is he about to prove the world wrong about catching baserunners?

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(20:43) Props to Garrett Stubbs for joining The Phillies Show after being optioned. We hear from Stubbs here.

(25:59) Ranking the top position players in baseball. How high should Bobby Witt Jr. be ranked? Is Elly De La Cruz in the NL MVP hunt?

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(41:50) No, Devin Williams wasn't tipping (we think?) in October. 9th inning of a must win: which big time closer gets the ball?

(45:45) Feel Good Friday for White Sox pitcher Shane Smith for making the big league club.

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2024 breakout slugger Lawrence Butler tells us about his plans to keep that momentum flowing into 2025. We dive into his recent extension and he delivers a bold prediction for this year in Sacramento.

(16:53) Veteran Brent Rooker brings hype in his own calculated way and lists some breakout candidates from his observations in camp.

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How is Ronald Acuna Jr. doing as he returns from a major knee injury? Manager Brian Snitker tells us about that recovery process and the fire performance by Spencer Strider in his first exhibition start back on the hill since elbow surgery. Snit also covers the Angels being “Braves West” and his rookie starting catcher getting the Opening Day nod.

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(17:41) Jurickson Profar tells us about how pumped he is to be with Atlanta, last year's Padres club having World Series title vibes and how he's been able to bloom late in his career.

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