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Sam Blum goes through the biggest storylines for the Angels entering the 2025 season:

Sam talks about where Mike Trout is physically entering 2025. 

Will Christian Moore be the next Angel to be called up quickly? 

Is copying the Braves’ blueprint actually going to work? 

Sam tackles the question the Angels have to answer about Anthony Rendon. 

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

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal breaks down different ways to fix revenue disparity in MLB.

Where will Alex Bregman and Nolan Arenado land?

Ken covers the Yoan Moncada/Tim Anderson reunion in LA and drops his take on the Ohtani/Ippei conspiracy theories.

Hosts: Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun

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Ippei Mizuhara was sentenced to prison and his recent letter did not help the cause. (Start of show) We put a lid on the Shohei Ohtani interpreter scandal that rocked the sports world one year ago.

(14:30) fan q's about the Ippei case.

(19:54) The Angels signed Yoan Moncada and make third base a very interesting position in spring training.

(28:28) Fresh off his FT appearance, Rays slugger Junior Caminero met LeBron.

(31:14) Will Bryce Harper top 30 homers this season?

(34:02) Gleyber Torres deleted a tweet replying to Brian Cashman unraveling the position change controversy late last season.

(42:52) What if the Pirates had signed Pete Alonso?

(45:35) Offseason moves that stood out from the pack...

Hosts: Toddfather, EK, SB

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What does the current landscape of the AL East look like and is this the year Boston returns to the postseason? FT's Jonathan Papelbon dives into the top storylines surrounding the Red Sox but first he backs up a controversial tweet predicting April struggles for Aaron Judge.

How much impact will the top prospects have on Boston’s lineup?

Pap breaks down how the Red Sox rotation can be most effective.

The Sox have two established closers but have to figure out the rest of the pen.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Trevor May, Scott Braun

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Ken Rosenthal and guest host Tricia Whitaker discuss the New York Mets bringing Pete Alonso back into the fold. (Top of Show)

(5:14) The hosts dive into murky comments that further cloud the Tampa Bay Rays future in St. Pete. Plus, how will the team perform at Steinbrenner Field this season?

(16:11) Ken and Tricia answer your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including if the Orioles need more starting pitching, how Alonso affects Alex Bregman's saga, who is the AL Central favorite & Nolan Arenado's latest rumors.

(23:54) The hosts also crown their Dudes & "John Fisher" Dorks of the Week.

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What does the Pete Alonso deal mean for the future of the 1B market? Former GM/current Insider Jim Bowden sizes up the late deal with the Mets and then we dive into what's really happening at the MLB owners meetings.

Jim also details how medical evaluations work in front offices and 

Jim details his top candidates for Rookie of the Year, including why Roki Sasaki isn't a lock for the award.

After JB, FT dissects playoff projections by Fangraphs.

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

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After all of that jazz, Pete Alonso returns. (3:00) How much better are the Mets now and can Pete still cash in big after this year?

(16:03) The Pirates just woke up! How much will their Tommy Pham signing help their playoff chances?

(23:10) The Rays are in a battle with the St. Pete mayor and it's getting ugly.

(25:53) How good was Randy Johnson?

(38:31) BETMGM rolled out odds for Tarik Skubal's season strikeout total. Over/under?!

(43:58) Rapid Q&A from fans includes Padres outfield situation, Vladdy's value and if agents have limitations on player representation.

Hosts: Toddfather, AJ, EK, SB

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How did the Dodgers end up so high on the newly released 2025 farm system rankings and which clubs are ahead of them that could make noise? What about the clubs that rank way down in the dungeon? BA's JJ Cooper sorts through the list with us.

We also check out the fresh list of Stuff+ leaders from 2024.

Buster Posey is bringing former Giants back for spring training—how will this impact the team’s culture under the new regime?

Hosts: AJ, EK, SB

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Are the Yankees going to be OK without Juan Soto this season? We bring on Pinstripe Territory host Derek Levandowski to preview the top storylines surrounding the 2024 AL champs.

(2:08) Juan Soto aftermath

(4:16) Jasson Dominguez expectations

(5:46) Aaron Judge's bounceback from a rocky October

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Former Polar Bear teammate Todd Frazier drops his instant thoughts on Pete Alonso returning to the Mets and how much it'll help the club lengthen their lineup for year one of the Juan Soto experience.

Erik Kratz & Scott Braun also react to the news, including the contract that ends up lower than expected but puts him in another free agent season if he opts out. Is he keeping receipts to tear up the league this year?

The guys discuss how the Mets now stack up in the NL East and the National League pennant chase.

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Paul Skenes is a cash cow and the Pirates must attempt to lock him up now. Why can't this happen?! (Top of show)
(7:01) The Orioles signed another outfielder but does it hint at a bigger move coming?If not, is Baltimore mismanaging its assets?

(18:57) The Cubs acquired Ryan Brasier from the Dodgers. Did they finally fix the bullpen? 

(21:35) Harrison Bader signed with the Twins. Good fit? 

(24:01) We love Randal Grichuk for the D'Backs. 

(33:58) AL Cy Young winner (and potential SNL host?) Tarik Skubal joined Tiger Territory. Why don't more people know him?! 

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

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Will the Cardinals let speedster Victor Scott II run free this season even if he struggles at times? VSII talks about having a runway when getting called up.

How many bases could Victor steal in a full season?

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Trevor May, Scott Braun

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Former Big Leaguer and current Giants analyst FP Santangelo runs us through the chances that SF can get back into playoff mode with Buster Posey running the front office.

Topics include their Justin Verlander/Willy Adames additions, BIG Bryce Eldridge lurking, and Camilo Doval's recovery from 2024.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Could the Phillies make a move for Kyle Tucker next winter? FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal ponders the next big move from Philly and then gets into his callout for Bobby Witt Jr. to get more respect!

What has Ken heard about the saga surrounding MLB firing umpire Pat Hoberg after their betting investigation?

Ken details what the Padres are up to and why the Mariners are really pissing off fans onw.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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MLB banned umpire Pat Hoberg for being connected to baseball bets. (top of show) We explain the intricacies of the details from the lengthy MLB report.

(14:24) The Yankees signed back Tim Hill for some lefty help in the bullpen.

(16:57) Mariners POBO Jerry Dipoto defended the quiet offseason for the M’s in a curious way.

(24:28) Does Jim Edmonds have a point with his comments about the Cardinals changing or did he just experience a bad breakup with the club?

(30:08) AJ had a 6 finger teammate?

(32:50) The Twins did it! They signed their first MLB contract with a player this offseason. How will Danny Coulombe boost a strength?

(35:29) Cheating has multiple meanings in baseball.

(39:29) Phillies manager Rob Thomson doesn't seem scared of the big bad Dodgers.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Rays third baseman Junior Caminero was a monster star in the Dominican Republic playing winter ball and he went nuclear viral on multiple occasions.

(04:27) The impact of manager Albert Pujols

(09:42) Did he feel safe during the series?

(11:55) Will the Rays be better off playing at Steinbrenner Field?

(15:03) Cleveland trading young Junior at a young age

(16:50) Will we see another epic bat flip if he hits a big HR in October?

Hosts: AJ, EK, SB

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Is a new owner coming soon to rescue the Twins? We hit the top storylines for the organization heading into the season with The Athletic's Dan Hayes.

Can the big 3 of Carlos Correa, Byron Buxton and Royce Lewis stay healthy? Could the Twins go after Dylan Cease or nah?

How pivotal is this season for manager Rocco Baldelli?

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How did Jack Flaherty end up back with the Tigers? The Athletic reporter & Tiger Territory host Cody Stavenhagen jumps on with info and speculates about next steps...Alex Bregman in Motown?!

Catch Cody on the Tiger Territory podcast for the best everyday coverage of the club.

Hosts: AJ, SB, EK

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We of course have to talk out the Luka for AD carbon copy in MLB and how different the NBA operates with trades.

(5:09) Then we jump into the Jack Flaherty signing for the Tigers and if an Alex Bregman could be next.

(15:11) Manny Machado spoke this weekend about the Padres losing key players and POBO AJ Preller addressed his plans for roster moves to make.

(29:40) Are we getting public hints that the Rays are moving to Orlando?

(40:05) Anthony Santander could've been a Kansas City Royal.

Hosts: AJ, EK, SB

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Ken Rosenthal breaks down Jack Flaherty's return to the Tigers and weighs if Detroit can still swing for Alex Bregman in free agency.

(5:11) A look at 5 teams with their biggest needs still out there.

(10:17) Inside Dish recalls the time Ken got called to the bench in bankruptcy court.

(17:17) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including what the Athletics & Rays would do if they were to host playoff games, why more teams weren't in on Ha-Seong Kim & what to call the Athletics during their Sacramento stay.

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How difficult is it to run a team that won't spend money? Neal Huntington dealt with that adversity for years over in Pittsburgh but is seeing better results with his current organization. The Special Assistant to the POBO in the Guardians front office explains why Cleveland is thriving much more than the Pirates.

Does Huntington want to get back in the GM chair again? Should small market owners being financing their team in a different way? We hit the q's you want to know about teams that can't drop big money.

Hosts: Scott Braun, Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz

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It can't get worse than 2024 for the South Siders...right? White Sox broadcaster Chuck Garfien previews 2025 for the club, including a group of prospects that they're hoping to see this season.

What about a potential Luis Robert Jr. trade soon?

What is the plan with the veteran signings made by the Sox? 

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

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The Detroit Tigers are bringing back starting pitcher Jack Flaherty on a two-year deal. Tiger Territory hosts Cody Stavenhagen and  Kieran Steckley react to the reunion.

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How did Dodgers slugger Teoscar Hernández like his free agent experience? (04:49) Teo tells us why he ended up back in LA and questions how much some other contenders really care.

(10:00) Did new teammate Roki Sasaki ask for Teo's jersey number?

(15:43) Teoscar details Vladdy Jr. wanting a contract extension with the Blue Jays and why it hasn't happened yet.

Also covered: Teoscar goes in depth on his friendship with Shohei Ohtani and why is it so hard to hit in Seattle?

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal swings by FT after his acceptance speech at the BBWAA Awards event and then Tigers manager AJ  Hinch talks with us about Skubal's unique dominant mentality.

Hosts: Ken Rosenthal, AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal discusses the possibility of Lance Lynn moving to a closer role.

The Rays added Ha-Seong Kim. Will he help them make a surprise push to then postseason!

What does the situation look like for the Blue Jays and are the playoffs a realistic goal for this team?

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Trevor May, Scott Braun 

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Are the A’s a sleeper playoff contender? The Athletic’s Melissa Lockard details why the club started spending this offseason.

How will the A’s and the rest of the league adapt to playing in a minor league park?

ATH locked down Brent Rooker with a deal that makes sense for both sides.

What are the odds ATH actually ends up in Vegas?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun, Erik Kratz

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How will Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez adjust to the new left-field dimensions at Camden Yards?

Grayson also shares his thoughts on former teammate Corbin Burnes departing Baltimore for a mega free-agent contract and whether it makes him think about his own future.

With Valentine’s Day coming up, Grayson talks about blending baseball with his marriage.

We also ask the classic jk question…why even play out the season when the Dodgers already won the offseason????

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Ken Rosenthal & guest host Hannah Keyser address including the Reds going for Luis Robert Jr. but coming up empty. Do they like their other recent additions? (Top of show)

(5:43) Look at the Kansas City Royals stacking up their bullpen with this Carlos Estevez deal.

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(14:09) Ken and Hannah answer your live Grillin' Ken questions.

(23:38) Plus, they react to Hal Steinbrenner’s recent comments and crown their Dudes & Dorks of the Week.

Also covered: How does Ha-Seong Kim fit on the Rays? The Orioles made moves but their offseason still seems lackluster.

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Trevor May joins the FT party today! Will Max Scherzer be the best of the $15mil offseason signings and how do we grade Toronto's offseason now? (Top of show)

(13:19) Jorge Polanco returns to the Mariners. Why did he choose a ballpark that was haunting him? 

(30:13) Dylan Cease could decide a division! Where could he end up?

(46:11) Alex Bregman is rumored to have a mystery offer. Let's speculate, shall we?

Hosts: Trevor May,Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun 

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Where are we at with the Pete Alonso conversations and will the path still lead back to the Mets? (00:32) Former General Manager and current CBS Sports Insider Jim Bowden talks about the staring contest between Steve Cohen and Scott Boras.

(5:15) Are the Padres going to trade a starting pitcher before spring training and why do they have to do that? 

(8:00) Is there a Luis Robert trade coming up in spring training too?

(12:35) Is Jerry Dipoto doing a good job with the Mariners these days?

(15:35) Jim breaks down the state of collusion in MLB free agency.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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NL Cy Young winner Chris Sale tells us about the appreciation he has for his journey back to the top of the pitching world. The Braves starter takes us through his low points that led to this moment at the BBWAA Awards.

Mets starter Sean Manaea gives love to Sale for inspiring the delivery that set his career to new heights. Also, Sean works out with Pete Alonso in Tampa. Status check?

Hosts: Ken, AJ, Kratz, Braun

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The reliever market floodgates are open! How money is the backend of that KC bullpen with their Carlos Estevez signing? (1:14)

(15:50) What can be taken from the fact that Ryan Pressley had a “fractured” relationship with the Astros after getting demoted from the closer role last year? 

(24:20) Who can the Tigers target next to add to their bullpen and lineup? 

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(31:48) Toddfather explains why the Blue Jays are missing out on so many of their free agent targets.

(36:55) Musings on the NL Central and A’s stadium drama in Sacramento in here too.

(44:23) NBA commish Adam Silver says he can learn a thing or two from MLB's pace of play changes. Thoughts?!

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A rare conversation with Barry Bonds on FT in NYC from this past weekend's BBWAA Awards.

What does he think of Shohei Ohtani's game and today's hitters?

Hosts: SB, AJ, EK, Ken

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In a rare and candid conversation with former batting champ Tim Anderson, we learn about his decision to sign with the Angels (01:45), what held him back from success the past couple years (03:55) and of TA addresses the infamous brawl with José Ramírez (06:05).

(8:35) What happened to the 2021 WhiteSox?

(13:07) The plan to just play and stay low key.

(16:27) Pitching is nastier than ever.

(19:45) MLB connectivity with young fans v. NBA/NFL.

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There's a flurry of high-leverage reliever signings, including Kirby Yates money at 13mil from the Dodgers. (4:10)

(7:09) The Tigers jumped in to sign Tommy Kahnle right as the show started.

(10:18) Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner publicly cries poverty (again). Have the Yankees done enough this offseason to recover from losing Juan Soto?

(19:18) Breaking news during the show: Ha-Seong Kim signs with the Rays. Can Tampa Bay contend with this big addition?

(24:33) The crew previews new show Friar Territory and reacts to the latest Padres ownership drama.

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

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How can Elly De La Cruz take another step with his game in 2025? We hit the top storylines for the Reds, including the Terry Francona hire, starting rotation questions and the lineup looking deeper on paper than last year.

Hosts: Scott Braun, Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal weighs the Alex Bregman free agent decision and if Houston might pivot to Jorge Polanco.

Are the Padres going to trade Dylan Cease or Michael King?

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Ken reports on some amendments to the offseason that could expedite the Cold Stove.

What is a blueprint on how teams are planning on defeating the Dodgers?

Ken breaks down the dicey situation between the Mets and Pete Alonso.

After Ken, we cover some breakout player candidates for 2025 and the wild Junior Caminero homerun celly.

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

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The numbers are in for MLB 2024 revenue and they are record-breaking. (2:47) Why is the league uniquely thriving?

(13:43) The Pirates are having an Adam Frazier reunion. Can he bring his 2021 vibes back?

(16:29) Let's weigh the reported offers for Alex Bregman and would the pivot be for the club to sign Jorge Polanco?

(23:04) The Red Sox won't go past 4 years for Bregman, so umm why are they considered in the mix?

(25:52) Dylan Carlson just agreed to a deal with the Orioles. Can they resurrect his career?

(28:32) BetMGM gives us a win total number to consider for the Diamondbacks. Over/under?!

(31:25) The Reds just signed Austin Hays before the show started. Thoughts?

(34:09) Guests for Wednesday are Tim Anderson and Grayson Rodriguez. Trevor May will join the host squad too!

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

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Vet reliever Paul Sewald takes us inside the process that landed him in Cleveland with the Guardians on a one-year contract.

Who was the top recruiter, how stressful was the process and how much can the Guards' pitching machine help him improve?

Living in Vegas, Paul shares an update on the A's plans for Vegas and how differently it's being handled compared to the Raiders.

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

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Pirates stud starter Paul Skenes is a man on a mission. The NL Rookie of the Year tells us how his offseason studying has led him to gameplan more aggressively for this coming season.

Has he been paying attention to Pittsburgh's offseason transactions and why does he plan to be accepting a different award after the 2025 season?

Skenes also tells us the simple caveman thing he does in his free time.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Ken Rosenthal, Scott Braun, Erik Kratz

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How big is this Ryan Pressly addition for that Cubs bullpen and can the Astros still piece together a strong relief core? (3:35)

(7:22) Also, does this salary relief (plus the report about Boston's weak offer) open up a lane for the Astros to sign back Alex Bregman?

(19:19) Why would the Padres put Michael King on the block along with Dylan Cease??

(21:37) Mets owner Steve Cohen didn't hold back when fans were chanting for a Pete Alonso return. AJ says that Pete should be pissed.

(36:23) The Chiefs prove that a firmer salary cap in baseball would create more parity in the World Series...lol jk.

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

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Ken Rosenthal dishes on Ryan Pressly waiving his no-trade clause to the Cubs and opening the door for an Alex Bregman-Astros reunion. (Top of show)

(4:25) An unnamed baseball executive pointed out the Dodgers defense could be their Achilles heel.

(6:08) Paul Skenes has his sights set on the Cy Young. Skenes told us Saturday how an LSU analyst found something that could help him reach even greater heights.

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(9:31) Inside Dish unpacks Steve Cohen's comments on negotiations with Pete Alonso. Ken explains why the Mets owner's comments toe the line with a key clause in the CBA.

(17:23) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if Salvador Perez is a HOF lock, how the Dodgers will manage Shohei Ohtani's 2-way status and comparing Carlos Beltran's HOF candidacy to known steroid users.

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Brewers manager Pat Murphy joins us at the BBWAA Awards to reflect on how special his first run was in leading the Milwaukee dugout. He also drops a hilarious story about dear friend and late legend Bob Uecker.

Then it’s Guardians skipper Stephen Vogt telling us about how his club can follow up a very successful 2024  and we get into the plan for #1 pick Travis Bazzana.

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With Ryan Pressly traded to the Cubs, does this open up a deal for the Astros to now bring back Alex Bregman? FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal brings his Inside Scoop segment on the road to NYC before the BBWAA Awards were handed out on Saturday night.

We also hit the setback news from the Astros about some of their starters and we spend some time on the weekend battle of words with Mets owner Steve Cohen v. Pete Alonso's agent Scott Boras.

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Was swapping Josh Naylor for Carlos Santana at 1st base the right call for the Guards? MLB.com’s Mandy Bell fills us in on the club’s top storylines.

What are some of the questions surrounding the Guardians’ lineup?

Can Jose Ramirez go for 40/40 this season?

Mandy gives her take on when 2024 #1 pick Travis Bazzana will get the call to the Bigs. 

Mandy explains the impact of the addition of Paul Sewald to the bullpen and Shane Bieber’s progress on his rehab from Tommy John.

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

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Minnesota Twins pitcher Griffin Jax tells to FT about his unique journey from "pee monitor" in the Air Force to pitching high leverage innings in the majors. Jax also shares stories about his pilot brothers, details his gameday routine, reveals his favorite stats and describes pitching in front of Jhoan Durán.

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DT hosts Alanna Rizzo and Clint Pasillas weigh in on the buzz surrounding the Dodgers' rumored pursuit of reliever Kirby Yates and dive into the mixed reports about Michael Kopech’s outlook for 2025. (0:56)

(3:40) If the Dodgers are eyeing more roster moves, they’ll need to clear space. Who might be on the chopping block?

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(9:04) Two-time World Series Champion Chris Taylor stops by to talk about the long-awaited championship celebrations and how his offseason prep is shaping up for 2025.

(16:02) As one of the longest-tenured Dodgers, Taylor reflects on how the trade to LA transformed his life and why the Dodgers have become a destination every player dreams of.

(25:16) And finally, the burning question: has Chris Taylor really never done anything wrong in his life?

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Could Alex Bregman to the Astros still happen? Would Jose Altuve really end up in left field?

What is Ryan Pressly weighing with his decision to accept a trade to the Cubs or not?

Crush City Territory host and The Athletic Astros reporter Chandler Rome talks us through scenarios for Houston.

Hosts: Scott Braun, Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz

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Hey Atlanta, welcome to the offseason! What do we think of this Jurickson Profar deal and how do we stack the NL East power rankings? (top of show)

(15:08) Anthony Santander's contract is now what it initially looked like. Does that mean more room for the Blue Jays to pounce on free agents?

(17:55) Rumors are flying about the potential of Pete Alonso ending up in Toronto. Do we buy it and would Vladdy play third base full-time?

(31:26) Audio recordings of Shohei’s assistant committing fraud are released, along with Ippei's explanation. The actions weren't just shameful but FT calls out flaws in Ippei's response.

(43:37) Toddfather has a charity pong tournament this weekend benefiting Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation.

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