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Happy Monday! Check out our BBWAA Awards Gala livestream on the FT YouTube channel to see exclusive coverage of acceptance speeches from legends like Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani. (2:24) José Ramírez just signed a big extension with the Guardians. Is he the most underrated player in the game? (11:07) BREAKING NEWS while FT Resident GM Jim Bowden was on the show with us: Harrison Bad...

Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Guardians inking superstar José Ramírez through his age 40 season with a contract extension. (Top of Show) (2:41) Yu Darvish and the Padres are discussing the veteran's future with the club. (5:24) The Giants reportedly swung and missed pursuing Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams. What’s next for SF? (9:51) Inside Dish unpacks Ken&rsqu...

Earlier this offseason, the Rays signed Cedric Mullins. He joined FT to discuss his return to the AL East, his career with the Orioles, his stop with the Mets and what he’s most looking forward to in Tampa Bay. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun (12:23) Bucco Territory hosts Josh Harrison, Noah Hiles and Platinum Key interview the most recent Pirates free agent acquisition, Ryan O...

The former Padres manager joins Marty Caswell and Kyle Glaser on Friar Territory to discuss why he decided to return to the organization, the status of his relationship with A.J. Preller, and the impact he can make with new manager Craig Stammen as a pitcher making the transition to leading the dugout. Follow the FT Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a crazy week of additions, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza jumps on to take us inside all of the moves and how he plans to line up the new roster. He also tells us what it was like losing key players like Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz in free agency, as well as members of his coaching staff. (26:17) Did Bo Bichette have a strained relationship with the front office in Toronto? We discus...

Will MacKenzie Gore take his game to another level with the Rangers? Washington Post Nationals writer Spencer Nusbaum watched every start and then we talk about the state of the Nationals. Who might get traded out of D.C. next? Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun GET YOUR FOUL TERRITORY MERCH HERE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal has more intel on the MacKenzie Gore add for the Rangers. We look at the deal from both sides. Ken provides the latest on the Freddy Peralta deal to the Mets, the uncertainty surrounding local TV revenue, and the state of the market for starters like Framber Valdez and Max Scherzer. Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Follow the FT Network See omnystudio.co...

Reminder at the top about the huge event we'll be streaming Saturday. More info below. (03:53) Let's size up the details of this MacKenzie Gore trade for the Rangers and then Baseball America's JJ Cooper breaks down the prospects the Nationals received in return. (14:39) Reliever Seranthony Domínguez signed with the White Sox during the show. Thoughts? (26:48) Carlos Beltrán spoke ab...

A's All-Star Brent Rooker tells us about the big happenings with his club and then we get to the offseason drama, including the salary cap and signing deadline debate. (24:39) Do you want the over or under on the Red Sox regular season wins at 87.5?  Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Follow the FT Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former MLB GM Jim Duquette weighs in on the Freddy Peralta trade and a potential extension agreement. He also covers the return package to the Brewers from this trade and much more about the Mets. (24:53) FT Insider Bob Nightengale says rival executives expect the Orioles to be the next team to pluck a frontline starter from the market now that Freddy P is out of contention. Thoughts? Hosts:...

Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo unpack the Mets acquiring Freddy Peralta from the Brewers. (6:25) The hosts discuss the current list of best Free Agents available and possible landing spots. Ken and Alanna take your Grillin’ Ken questions, including if character is holding up Framber Valdez, Lucas Giolito, Giants moves, Yankees and Mets looking for pitching and Nick Caste...

Check out the FT crew at the 101st Annual BBWAA Awards Gala on Saturday, January 24th on our YouTube channel ! (01:51) The Mets snagged stud starting pitcher Freddy Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers. David Stearns has been on fire lately. Did he cook up a better club now? (14:20) Milwaukee Journal Sentinel beat reporter Curt Hogg joins the show to give us more insight on the Freddy P trade from t...

Baseball America editor-in-chief JJ Cooper joins us to detail the new Top 100 MLB Prospects list that was just released. We review the Top 10 and the teams with the most promising young talent. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/Territory See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Reds Director of Pitching Derek Johnson joins us to discuss how he’s preparing the staff for the upcoming season, why giving pitchers time off is important, Chase Burns’ potential, how his staff is adjusting to a smaller ballpark, and why Hunter Greene could be a future ace. Also, what are his thoughts on the state of the actual baseball? (20:31) After the Blue Jays’ very active...

During the show, Cody Bellinger re-signed with the Yankees. We go over the details of the contract and what it means for players like Jasson Domínguez and Spencer Jones. (16:50) The Mets have acquired Luis Robert Jr. from the White Sox. We break down the details of the trade and discuss how it affects both teams. (30:30) MLB owners are almost certainly going to push for a salary cap after K...

Splash Hit Territory contributor San Francisco Chronicle baseball beat writer Susan Slusser joins us with her offseason report on the Giants. She ranks how their offseason stacks up so far, breaks down what the front office and Buster Posey still need to address, and shares her Hall of Fame ballot. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited p...

Jim Salisbury of The Phillies Show joins FT to provide insight on what’s next for the Phillies after losing Bo Bichette to a division rival and re-signing J.T. Realmuto. Are the Phillies frustrated about missing out on Bo? Did they overpay for J.T.? (17:09) After adding Alex Bregman and Edward Cabrera earlier this offseason, what are the BetMGM odds for the Cubs’ regular-season win tot...

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal jumps in with the latest on Cody Bellinger’s decision status. Ken also discusses where starting pitchers like Zac Gallen, Justin Verlander, and Hunter Greene could play next season, how close the A’s were to acquiring Nolan Arenado, and he talks about his Hall of Fame ballot. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Quit overspending on wireless wit...

Congratulations to Carlos Beltrán & Andruw Jones on being elected to the Hall of Fame! We look back at each of their legendary careers and what held them back from getting elected sooner. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/Territory See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Could today be the day that Cody Bellinger signs? There are multiple offers on the table. Where does he land? (17:05) Scott Boras says he is open to negotiating Tarik Skubal’s 2026 contract. We explore why this situation is not Tigers vs. Skubal, but Major League Baseball vs. the arbitration system. (26:20) Hall of Fame talk in here. (36:54) The Rangers will not permit autographs during part...

FT resident GM Jim Bowden reacts to the Ha-Seong Kim hand injury news for Atlanta. He also discusses what’s holding up the Cody Bellinger and Framber Valdez markets, the next move for the Red Sox, and Elly de la Cruz’s value after turning down a long-term contract from the Reds. (25:38) You can’t hate on the Dodgers for perfecting an imperfect system. How do they continue to do t...

Riverfront Territory co-host and Reds senior writer for The Athletic, C. Trent Rosecrans provides insight on why Elly de la Cruz turned down a contract extension. How can the Reds be a consistent playoff team and who’s going to be the next guy to step up? (16:39) What are the BetMGM odds for the Reds regular season wins? (23:11) Trade talks are still ongoing for Freddy Peralta with multiple...

Today, we honor Martin Luther King Jr. and it's Alanna Rizzo jumping in for Scott. (2:00) There are more updates regarding the contract talks between the Yankees and Cody Bellinger. What is the holdup, and where do the Yankees pivot if he walks? (14:37) Elly de la Cruz turned down a HUGE contract extension with the Reds. Are you surprised he didn’t take this deal? (21:20) Jakob Junis is sign...

Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal starts the show with a Fair Territory first - Dork of the Week rescinded! (Top of show) (1:18) Ken discusses the Mets curious offseason thus far, and wonders if there is room for outfielder Cody Bellinger.  (7:49) The Braves will be without infielder Ha-Seong Kim for 4-5 months following hand surgery. Quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premi...

There has been a lot of buzz this offseason about whether the Padres would let Mason Miller run as a starter. He joins FT to address those rumors, discuss Clayton Kershaw joining Team USA, share his thoughts on the ABS system, talk about working with new manager Craig Stammen, and weigh in on potentially changing his entrance song. Check out Friar Territory for more all-access Padres content. Host...