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The Twins are surprising people. Infielder Tristan Gray joined FT to discuss the team’s strong start, how manager Derek Shelton has helped shift the culture, and what he’s seeing from teammate Byron Buxton.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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After a World Series appearance last season, the Blue Jays are not off to the strongest start. Blue Bird Territory co-host and The Athletic’s Mitch Bannon discussed the injury bug hitting the team, the return timeline for injured players, and how the team can stay afloat.

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We had Spencer Nusbaum, co-host of the newest FT Network show, on FT to discuss the Nationals’ surprisingly hot start, manager Blake Butera’s strong first impressions, the offensive resurgence, and questions surrounding the pitching.

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Let’s recap the debut weekend of the City Connect jerseys around the league. (top of show) AJ runs a quick review of the entire line.

(4:38) What is going on with the Mets? They have lost five straight games.

(16:44) Roki Sasaki was allegedly tipping pitches to the Rangers.

(25:40) They had the best record in MLB last year and now the Brewers are skidding and they potentially have lost Christian Yelich for a while.

(29:41) In the mix of the Yankees five-game losing streak, Jazz Chisholm Jr. went viral for saying he didn’t know a particular rule.

(41:47) Julio Rodríguez is keeping receipts of the social media comments calling him out.

(46:58) Let’s go over injury updates for Spencer Strider and Adley Rutschman. Plus, the Astros continue to get hit with the injury bug as Tatsuya Imai and Jeremy Peña head to the IL.

(56:34) The Mets called up Craig Kimbrel to make it his tenth big league team.

(59:25) The bat broke during the unveiling of Ichiro’s statue. And did you know it was Erik Kratz on the “Name That Yankee” segment on the Yanks broadcast?

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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal unpacks the losing skids for the Yankees and Mets reaching 5 games. He shares his worries about one team long-term. (Top of show)

(3:35) Speaking of worries, the Blue Jays, Brewers and Astros are hit with the injury bug.

(9:54) Inside Dish explores if Padres closer Mason Miller could win the NL Cy Young award.

Grillin’ Ken answers your live questions, including Rays small ball, if the Blue Jays overachieved in 2025, and if the Mariners and Tigers are back.

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Former MLB executive David Samson hopped on FT to explain how owners and players plan on stockpiling war chest money for the upcoming labor battle. What do owners want in the next agreement? He also shares his thoughts on the ABS challenge system and why he thinks the Marlins will trade Sandy Alcántara, regardless of standings.

(16:32) Where do MLB and NBA ratings currently stand?

Hosts: Kevin Pillar, Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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The Athletic’s Owen Poindexter joins FT for fantasy baseball talk. He guides us through his latest buy/sell/hold list.

(19:32) Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield hopped on FT to discuss the team’s identity, his approach at the plate, his experience in the Yankees organization, and his incredibly heartwarming call-up story.

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal details a fascinating article on the ABS Challenge System, diving into the layers behind it. Do you know about BOSS operators?

He also shared new information on the Konnor Griffin extension and discussed why certain teams are off to slow starts.

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In the middle of a rebuild, Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson joined FT to discuss the current state of the team. We also asked him about his take on former teammate Willson Contreras having beef with the Brewers and the extra time debate for Shohei Ohtani. Burleson also highlighted the rise of current teammates Jordan Walker and JJ Wetherholt.

(16:53) Country music superstar and big-time Dodgers fan Brad Paisley joined Alanna Rizzo, Katie Woo, and Clint Pasillas on Dodgers Territory to share some epic stories and insight about his fandom. Tap in HERE to listen to that full episode.

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Stick around in this one for a fascinating discussion about the dynamic between media and players. New York Daily News writer Abbey Mastracco joined FT to discuss the state of the Mets. She updated us on the quotes involving David Peterson and Carlos Mendoza, explained why Francisco Lindor needs to get going, and shared what she’s been seeing from starters Nolan McLean and Clay Holmes.

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It's Frazier Friday! The ABS Challenge System continues to be good for baseball. (top of show)

(04:31) The Yankees ran into a speed bump on offense. Should they be concerned after their hot start to the season?

(13:08) Let’s preview the Astros–Mariners series. This is a chance for both teams to gain momentum in the AL West.

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(15:55) Where are we at with the Rangers?

(19:23) J.D. Martinez said he was not treated properly during his time with the Astros. It opens up a big discussion about how veterans should treat younger players.

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Mets starting pitcher David Peterson disagreed with manager Carlos Mendoza’s assessment of him. (top of pod) Toddfather and Kratz debate how to handle this.

(15:00) Teams have unveiled some sweet and sour new City Connect jerseys. The Athletic’s Levi Weaver joins FT to share his thoughts. He reveals his favorites, least favorites, and the stories behind them.

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Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo break down the renewed debate around whether Shohei Ohtani should have more time to ramp up between pitching innings following the Dodgers vs Blue Jays rematch. (top of show) 

(4:57) The hosts dive into the massive extension for Konnor Griffin and what it signals about how teams are valuing young talent.

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(6:29) They also highlight the early-season surprises across the league, including the Rangers sweep of the Mariners, the Reds sitting atop the NL Central, and the Rockies hovering around .500.

(12:29) Grillin’ Ken answers your questions, including Ken’s favorite City Connect uniforms and how the Orioles and Cubs can adjust following injuries to Zach Eflin and Cade Horton.

(21:28) Ken and Alanna crown their Dude and Dork of the Week.

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(2:09) Did George Springer take exception to Shohei Ohtani taking his time warming up? Is there really controversy surrounding Ohtani getting his own rules?

(19:50) There are more teams in the NL Central with a winning record than in the entire American League.

(24:17) Have the Astros hit rock bottom already??

(28:05) Reynaldo López and Jorge Soler were both suspended seven games for their altercation. López’s suspension has since been reduced to five games. Is it fair?

(32:50) Zach Eflin underwent successful UCL reconstruction surgery and is out for the year. Want more injury news? Check out expert Will Carroll on Injury Territory for the latest!

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He’s off to an incredible start. A’s catcher Shea Langeliers hopped on FT to discuss his strong start to the season. He also touched on potential extension talks and what he’s noticing with the ABS challenge system.

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Tampa Bay Times beat writer Marc Topkin feels great to be back at the Trop! He joined FT to talk about the vibes after playing in a minor league stadium last year and provides an update on the new stadium. He also breaks down how Shane McClanahan is doing after Tommy John surgery.

(19:40) Riverfront Territory co-host and Reds beat writer C. Trent Rosecrans connected with us to discuss why the Reds offense has been quiet, how Rhett Lowder is being overlooked and Sal Stewart’s solid start to his rookie season.

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The 19-year-old gets paid! The Pirates finally officially lock up shortstop Konnor Griffin with an extension. (top of show)

(01:45) A HUGE brawl broke out in the Braves–Angels game. Jorge Soler and Reynaldo López threw punches, and 62-year-old manager Walt Weiss took Soler down.

(19:26) Blue Jays manager John Schneider got ejected and was irate after Kevin Gausman was called for a balk.

(23:45) Sandy Alcántara was pulled after 95 pitches—and he didn’t seem too pleased, especially after the Marlins’ loss.

(32:14) Paul Skenes carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning yesterday and said Konnor Griffin could be the face of the franchise after his extension.

(35:38) Let’s hit some Twins storylines: Starting pitcher Taj Bradley outshined two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal and catcher Ryan Jeffers is apparently an ABS whisperer.

(41:41) Maybe losing Juan Soto is just what the Mets needed??

(46:23) We have injury updates: Cade Horton will undergo season-ending elbow surgery and Hunter Brown is shut down from throwing.

(52:47) Surprising move here–Shane Smith has been optioned by the White Sox.

(55:09) More injuries to get through: The Blue Jays placed Addison Barger on IL, Triston Casas is going for imaging, and Johan Oviedo has a flexor strain.

(01:02:37) Rangers manager Skip Schumaker gives a young fan a moment he will never forget and the Blue Jays sold over 100,000 hot dogs on 77-cent hot dog night.

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Eno Sarris of The Athletic joins the show to talk about his latest article identifying the biggest trends in stats to kick off the season. He talks about which pitchers have improved their stuff the most from last year and why it's more important with ABS. Eno also discussed bat speed and its evolution.

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal joins FT to talk about the World Series rematch that was marred by Max Scherzer's early exit and a potential new issue in the Blue Jays rotation. He also shared his thoughts on the situation with Willson Contreras and the Brewers, and broke down the reasoning for Nico Hoerner's extension with the Cubs.

(14:42) North Side Territory host Sahadev Sharma jumped on the show to talk about a timeline for Matthew Boyd's injury, drop some thoughts on Pete Crow-Armstrong's early struggles, and what changes the Cubs made with Edward Cabrera. Note that this conversation happened before the news broke that Cade Horton was out for the season.

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Why did Mike Bacsik throw a dart at Phillies fans? Erik Kratz and Trevor May did not agree.

(2:35) Blue Jays fans’ hype for the Dodgers series didn’t last long. And the game ended with Miguel Rojas in the 9th, on the mound.

(15:03) Matt Chapman’s had some uncharacteristic lapses in the field, and Tony Vitello is maybe too candid with the media. What’s going on in San Francisco?

(16:05) Red Sox CBO Craig Breslow’s comments were not made for the fans that he should have been addressing.

(19:28) Willson Contreras is tired of being hit by the Brewers, and even made a threat if it happens again. Should MLB do something about his comments?

(33:18) More issues in Boston...Roman Anthony’s defense.

(36:03) José Ramírez is now Cleveland’s all-time leader in games played. He’s been a constant for a franchise that has been reluctant to maximize the roster.

(41:41) James Wood continues his rise to stardom in Washington.

(43:27) The Rockies saw a dip in attendance in their home opener, but Troy Johnston believes the team is on the up-and-up, and the city has more support than Miami.

(46:20) Heading into the season, the Mariners have the most excitement around them since the days of Ichiro. Should they be concerned with the slow start?

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He is the co-host of the brand new show on the FT Network–Birdland Territory. Steve Melewski has covered the Orioles for decades, and he joined FT to discuss how the team can turn things around after a slow start. Steve also provides an update on the timeline for Jackson Holliday and if there is concern about Pete Alonso’s bat speed decline.

(13:49) The Pirates look pretty damn good right now, will their early season success be sustainable? 

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Coming off one of the best defensive performances ever, Angels outfielder Jo Adell joins FT to break down his three home run robberies from Saturday’s win over the Mariners.

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(02:13) Mookie Betts is headed to the IL with a right oblique strain and could miss a month or more.

(16:51) So many injuries around the league from the weekend: Juan Soto, Mike Trout, Alejandro Kirk, Hunter Brown and the Cubs lose two starting pitchers.

(30:39) It hasn’t been pretty for the Giants on offense this year.

(33:19) Storylines to hit from the Padres-Red Sox series: Manny Machado kicked the ball away off of a pickoff move and Alex Cora says Roman Anthony needs to work on his footwork defensively.

(36:06) Manager Oli Marmol joined Cardinal Territory & Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks was placed on paternity leave.

(41:22) Pat Murphy unleashed out a lil pet named Bobby Jr. during an interview with Tricia Whitaker.

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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal unpacks injuries to big names: Mookie Betts, Hunter Brown, Juan Soto and Alejandro Kirk (Top of show).

(5:15) Ken explores why a few teams are starting slow - the Red Sox, Orioles and Giants.

(11:26) A look back at Jo Adell's incredible show Saturday night.

(18:30) Ken explores his latest piece in The Athletic about Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner.

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Brooks Peck is The Athletic's Senior editor for sports memorabilia and collectibles and he joins us to discuss the true value of Shohei Ohtani items.

(16:06) Jason and Travis Kelce don’t understand the conditioning routine for MLB players. Former MLB All-Star catcher Jonathan Lucroy bit back.

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Former Angels outfielder Torii Hunter joins Halo Territory to discuss his new job as special assistant to the Angels general manager.

The nine-time Gold Glove Award winner also talks about his greatest catches, Mike Trout moving back to center field, Jo Adell's breakout season and more.

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There's a lot of money being saved up for the labor battle that is about to begin. The Athletic's Evan Drellich joins FT to break down his column on MLB players and owners loading up their war chest for the lockout. He also explains what it means for young players signing extensions right now.

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New Red Sox pitcher Tommy Kahnle joins FT to reveal his progression plans with his new team, potentially facing his old Yankee teammates and unleashing a lesser-used pitch more often.

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Giants manager Tony Vitello is a walking soundbite. His quotes are GOLD. (top of show) Did we like his gutsy bullpen strategy in Thursday's win?

(10:38) Could a salary cap lead to more teams being aggressive with signing players to extensions?

(12:36) FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal joins FT live from the field in Cleveland to update us on contract talks between the Pirates and Konnor Griffin. He also breaks down his column on teams facing pressure, explaining why the Giants, Red Sox, Mets, and Astros are among them.

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Happy Konnor Griffin debut day! It's a new day in Pittsburgh. (top of show)

(03:20) Royals rookie Carter Jensen was scratched from the starting lineup after he overslept.

(12:30) Yankees starter Carlos Rodón suffered a minor setback with hamstring tightness.

(13:50) Red Sox pitcher Johan Oviedo and Rays pitcher Garrett Cleavinger are both heading to the IL.

(16:12) It hasn’t been pretty for the Mets new acquisitions to start the season. Does David Stearns need to change his approach?

(25:52) We have an injury update for Blue Jays starter Trey Yesavage.

(28:33) The Rangers are introducing a 9th inning Rally Sombrero, where you can eat nachos from your head. Plus, who knew that Dylan Cease is an artist?

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Is it panic time for Red Sox fans? It’s a small sample size, but MassLive.com's Chris Cotillo joins us for a reality check on the team. He discusses how Boston can turn things around as they head into their home opener and updates us on Triston Casas’ injury.

(15:17) Fish on First beat writer Isaac Azout joins FT to discuss Miami’s hot start to the season. He also hints that the team could be aggressive at the trade deadline and addresses the low attendance situation.

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Baseball America editor-in-chief JJ Cooper, reacts to Konnor Griffin getting the call-up. Why did the Pirates wait, and how will this impact the team moving forward? JJ also dives into the extensions prospects have been signing and where the Top 10 prospects from 2016 are now.

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Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to the Pirates calling up top prospect Konnor Griffin and what it means for the organization moving forward. (top of show)

(5:25) Why are some MLB teams willing to offer long-term deals to unproven top prospects? Ken dives in.

(7:48) Who’s hot and who’s not around the league? Ken breaks down early-season trends for teams off to fast starts and those already facing questions.

(12:48) In Grillin' Ken, the live chat audience has questions about the Red Sox and their slow start, the next wave of impact prospects who could follow in Konnor Griffin's footsteps, the state of the Blue Jays' starting rotation and more!

(20:22) Ken and Alanna give their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

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Welcome to the show, Konnor Griffin! The Pirates promote MLB’s top prospect. (top of show)

(14:04) Paul Skenes had a bounce back performance.

(15:44) Phillies rookie Justin Crawford had the walk-off knock yesterday to cap off the comeback.

(18:18) Matt Chapman had some words for Casey Schmitt after an error. It’s all about competitiveness.

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(32:17) The Yankees pitching staff DOMINATED in the Mariners series.

(34:36) History made yesterday: The first game that ended on an ABS challenge.

(37:13) Francisco Lindor made a few mistakes in the series finisher v. the Cardinals. Manager Carlos Mendoza took the blame for some of it.

(39:48) Jeremy Peña grabbed the microphone from Crush City Territory host Chandler Rome in a hilarious postgame interview moment.

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Friar Territory co-host Darren Smith joins us to discuss the current state of the Padres. He breaks down how the team and manager Craig Stammen can turn things around, the team’s strategy for ABS challenges, and provides an update on the sale of the team.

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Three-time World Series champion and Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy joined FT to discuss Shohei Ohtani’s potential Cy Young case, how the new additions are acclimating, and why the Dodgers are limiting their ABS challenges.

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The Pirates are reportedly deep into negotiations with Konnor Griffin on a long-term deal. (top of show) What is holding it back?

(11:17) Phillies rookie Andrew Painter had a sensational MLB debut.

(17:07) Umpire Mark Wegner made a crucial error in the Red Sox–Astros game. Also, Triston Casas had a setback and will be “shut down for a while.”

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(25:49) C.B. Bucknor missed another obvious call. His rough week continued, as he was struck in the face mask by a foul ball and left the game earlier today. We hope everything is ok with C.B.

(36:34) Is A's catcher Shea Langeliers playing himself into a contract extension or is he pricing himself out of the range the A's would go for?

(39:00) D’backs rookie Jose Fernandez had an epic debut performance.

(42:02) Orioles manager Craig Albernaz's oldest son's travel ball team pulled off a hilarious stunt with their gear at the game.

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Legendary MLB umpire Joe West joins FT to talk about his feelings on the ABS challenge system. He also spoke about how replay helped interactions with players, and much more.

(22:36) With the FT crew, we climbed into an article on optimism/pessimism fan surveys for every MLB team. Why do Yankee fans and White Sox fans have similar numbers? It’s all relative.

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal hits the contract extensions for Colt Emerson and Cooper Pratt before wondering which young player/prospect will sign a deal next. We also asked him about Gunnar Henderson extension thoughts, ABS entertainment value and opening week overreactions.

(17:51) FT Resident GM Jim Bowden also shared his thoughts about the latest extensions and what that means for Konnor Griffin’s market. The GM Territory host spoke on which rookies have impressed so far, why the Pirates should have taken the reported deal from the Yankees for Paul Skenes, and Tony Vitello’s Giants' tenure so far.

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AJ is back from his Atlanta trip and tells us what he saw from the Braves and Royals.

(01:35) Colt Emerson is the latest player to sign an extension without having played in the big leagues yet. We also cover the Brewers extending prospect Cooper Pratt.

(15:30) AJ says ABS should have a 3D strike zone vs. the current 2D look. Should it?

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(17:14) MLB rule changes are a win.

(19:16) Is it too early to be concerned about the Red Sox? Also, pitching shined on Monday night.

(32:35) Cody Ponce’s injury is tough.

(35:11) JD Martinez is back in baseball with a new role.

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He has a FIRE new entrance song this year. Padres closer Mason Miller joins FT to explain the story behind it. He also shares his thoughts on the ABS challenge system from a pitcher’s perspective and reflects on his feelings about the WBC.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Was the Edwin Diaz entrance music well received? We ask The Athletic reporter and Dodgers Territory co-host Katie Woo, who hits key takeaways on the start to the season in LA. She also breaks down how Roki Sasaki can improve, why Will Smith is a clutch monster, and Kyle Tucker’s first impressions in Dodger blue.

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(15:52) Milwaukee Journal Sentinel beat reporter and Brewer Territory co-host Curt Hogg joins FT to recap a dominant start to the season for the Brewers. He also updates us on injuries to Andrew Vaughn and Jackson Chourio.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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The ABS Challenge System exposed CB Bucknor on Opening Weekend. We get deep on all of the beautiful ABS viral chaos. (top of show)

(16:41) Yankees third base coach Luis Rojas made sure to stay away from the box when Giancarlo Stanton came up to bat. 

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(20:05) Should we be concerned with Royals closer Carlos Estévez losing a lot of velo?

(21:40) Rookies have been absolutely tearing it up in the big leagues in week one.

(33:09) After getting swept by the Yankees, is Giants manager Tony Vitello already being thrown under the bus?

(40:32) Bo Bichette has had a slow start with his new team. What was his response after hearing the “boo birds” in Queens?

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(44:14) Who are the youngest and oldest teams in MLB?

(46:10) The Orioles extended newly acquired pitcher Shane Baz to a long-term deal. Plus, is anyone going to accuse the Cubs of ruining baseball after spending money this winter?

(49:54) This is why we love baseball: Dom Smith hit a walk-off grand slam just thirteen days after losing his mother to cancer. An emotional moment.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal has observations following the first weekend of baseball in 2026. The Yankees and Blue Jays are both hot out of the gates thanks to dominant pitching. (top of show)

(3:16) The kids are alright: Chase DeLauter, JJ Wetherholt, Owen Caissie and Munetaka Murakami all had weekends to remember.

(6:28) Plus, why the Pirates might have an Oneil Cruz problem in center field.

(8:43) Inside Dish unpacks the ABS’ successful first weekend that adds another layer to on-field scrutiny.

(16:50) Grillin’ Ken answers your questions, including possible overreaction to Andrew McCutchen in Texas, that Phillies lineup, if ABS will eventually go to 3 challenges, if Murakami is better than we thought and if Ken is worried about Bo Bichette.

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Pitching Ninja creator Rob Friedman breaks down the topics in his new book Unhittable. He also discusses whether players could someday throw 107–108 mph, shares his pitching awards for the season, explains what Roki Sasaki needs to improve on, and outlines his criteria for what makes an ace.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Hall of Famer Trevor Hoffman joins Friar Territory to discuss the team's rotation, the lights-out bullpen, new manager Craig Stammen, a fresh start for Walker Buehler and how much German Marquez will benefit pitching away from Coors Field.

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(22:54) Friar Territory then welcomes in Tony Gwynn Jr. to discuss the grind of Spring Training games, what stands out most about the Padres lineup, and why he expects a much better offense.

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Marlins reliever Pete Fairbanks hopped on FT to discuss how Miami vibes differ after years in Tampa Bay. Plus, with many players’ heights changing due to ABS, Pete reveals what else players lie about.

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(16:07) Former MLB player and coach Gary DiSarcina joined Halo Territory with insightful thoughts on Anthony Rendon and then FT reacts to how the Angels will be better without him.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Six-time All-Star and Red Sox legend Jonathan Papelbon joins FT to recap the Red Sox win in their season opener. He also discusses what the Red Sox potential plans are for Kristian Campbell and Masataka Yoshida.

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal joins us live from Oracle Park with the inside scoop. He discusses season outlooks for the Yankees, Giants, and Dodgers, updates us on the Padres sale and shares his Rookie of the Year picks.

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(10:37) The Yankees reportedly made a push to acquire Paul Skenes.

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Happy Frazier Friday and what an Opening Day! Let's shout out the rookie debuts that slapped.

(03:48) The Cubs lock up another core piece, with Nico Hoerner signing a long-term extension.

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(16:52) Alec Bohm has sued his parents, alleging they stole millions from him. The story is gruesome if the allegations are true.

(28:33) It was vintage Mike Trout in the Angels opener. What other stories headlined Opening Day?

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(44:56) Congratulations to Jason Heyward on his retirement!

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Former Blue Jays outfielder and Blue Bird Territory host Kevin Pillar joins FT to set the stage for Toronto's season.

(17:10) How pumped are Mariners fans this season? Very, according to Ryan Divish. He joins FT for a Mariners season preview. Ryan also covers MLB’s TV channel confusion for fans.

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