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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal explains why teams aren’t transparent during free agency, whether Edwin Diaz returns to the Mets and if the Padres will actually get sold. (16:40) We discuss rumors surrounding big free agents Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz. How different could the Mets look soon? (22:29) The Brewers now say there’s no intention to trade Freddy Peralta. Plus, will Sandy Alc&...

Jayce Tingler talks about joining longtime friend Tony Vitello on the Giants coaching staff. We also ask him about Justin Verlander, Bruce Bochy, the Twins, Rocco Baldelli’s philosophy, and ownership complexities. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Heidi Watney Support baseball the way it should be covered --> FoulTerritoryShop.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baltimore radio host Jason La Canfora breaks down what the Orioles need to do this offseason for a competitive 2026. He names players that could fill their position holes. (16:51) Is there a clear frontrunner for Kyle Tucker? (19:23) Tis’ the season of GM Meetings! Kratz makes a bold prediction for relievers. (20:48) What is Chaim Bloom going to do running the Cardinals front office this off...

Riverfront Territory host and former Reds great Danny Graves lists the top three to-do items for the Reds this offseason. Danny also shares his dream scenario for a Cincinnati power bat and what he thinks will happen with Hunter Greene. Plus, does Terry Francona have a say in free agent targets?  Hosts: Tricia Whitaker, Kevin Pillar, Erik Kratz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Free agent reliever Tommy Kahnle reflected on the season, including his thoughts on the very heavy changeup usage and that ALDS Game 5 heartbreak marathon. Kahnle also talked about Tarik Skubal and what makes him so good, as well as how he handles free agency these days. Get Huel for 15% off for New Customers only with code FOUL at Huel.com/FOUL (Minimum $75 purchase) Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kr...

KP got his shoulder fixed, sparking a conversation on playing through injuries. (2:43) Aaron Judge won AL MVP. We react to his win over Cal Raleigh. (11:04) Shohei Ohtani was the unanimous NL MVP! Will fans take for granted Shohei’s greatness after 3 straight MVP awards? (16:42) Brewers POBO Matt Arnold won Executive of the Year.  (17:46) Aroldis Chapman and Edwin Diaz won AL and NL Rel...

Ken Rosenthal starts the show with news that the Padres are exploring a sale. (Top of show). (1:47) He also unpacks his NL Cy Young ballot following Paul Skenes’ unanimous win.  (4:31) Fans can celebrate both New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge and Seattle Mariners star Cal Raleigh.  Get Huel for 15% off for New Customers only with code FOUL at Huel.com/FOUL (Minimum $75 purchase)...

MassLive.com Red Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo joins FT from the GM meetings in Las Vegas to talk all things Red Sox. (17:38) Big Papi likes to party. AJ and Kratz spill stories of the biggest MLB partiers. (20:13) Scott Boras made it clear: the Japanese baseball market LOVES the Dodgers. (22:22) For some cross-sport chatter…the New York Rangers are taking Chaim Bloom's wise words and runni...

Welcome guest host Heidi Watney! And AJ is at Michael Jordan’s golf course. (2:52) MVP talk is here and it's really all about AL MVP. Check out square.com/go/FOUL and go support your favorite neighborhood spot to see what Square has been up to in your neck of the woods. (11:19) Is the Seidler family selling the Padres? (20:18) Paul Skenes wins NL Cy Young unanimously! Kratz wants to see him...

New Rangers manager Skip Schumaker hopped on FT and discussed his new role. He talked about finding the team's offensive identity, how to develop a strong clubhouse environment, what's the plan for Evan Carter, and why the managerial hiring process is so long and drawn out. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Kyle Glaser See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal discussed his report about an early meeting between MLB and the MLBPA. Lockouts sucks so this sounds nice. We also asked Ken about his notes on the Rangers, Twins and Shane Bieber's stunning decision to pick up his Blue Jays option. Plus, what could the market be for Max Scherzer this winter? Get Huel for 15% off for New Customers only with code FOUL at Huel.com/FOUL (Minimum $75 pur...

Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes are expected to win their respective Cy Young awards. Will either of them be unanimous winners? Also, are teams developing stud pitchers into relievers too early in their development? (02:05) (13:01) Byron Buxton may now be open to waiving his no-trade clause if the Twins keep selling. What do the Twins have planned? Get Huel for 15% off for New Customers only with cod...

AJ and Kratz bring the hard-hitting questions to Chris Kirschner (The Athletic) and Ryan Divish (The Seattle Times), who put up their cases for MVP picks in a heated roundtable convo. Get Huel for 15% off for New Customers only with code FOUL at Huel.com/FOUL (Minimum $75 purchase) (20:40) BetMGM AL MVP odds from spring training are wild. (24:09) An Angels source brought up Lucas Giolito’s d...

Ken Rosenthal unpacks what we know in Sunday’s indictment of Cleveland Guardians pitchers Luis Ortiz and Emmanuel Clase. (Top of show) (3:06) The Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers face critical decisions this offseason.  (6:33) Ken also tips his cap to Kyle Hendricks following the righty’s retirement.  Check out  square.com/go/FOUL  and go support your favorite neig...

USA Today and new FT Insider Bob Nightengale runs through a ton of our questions, including offseason plans for the Dodgers, Twins and Orioles. We talk about the potential 2027 lockout impact on this free agent class, hot trade names like Tarik Skubal, big power bats like Pete Alonso, Framber Valdez making the trip to the GM Meetings and Bob states a case for the Padres to trade Fernando Tatis Jr....

The Pirates haven’t had a multi-year free agent since 2016, rendering Bucco Territory host Josh Harrison, speechless. (3:16) Congrats to Nick Kurtz and Drake Baldwin on winning Rookie of the Year! We get into the results and also the draft pick conundrum the Braves get out of this. (17:21) There will be limitations on some pitching prop bets. Will it make any difference in stopping crooked p...

Former MLB catcher & current Rangers exec Nick Hundley shares his recent experiences in managerial interviews with San Francisco and San Diego. What types of questions was he asked? What does he think of their hires in Craig Stammen and Tony Vitello? Get Huel for 15% off for New Customers only with code FOUL at Huel.com/FOUL (Minimum $75 purchase) (13:20) Tampa Bay Times writer Marc Topkin lis...

Former Marlins President David Samson examines the pitch rigging indictment charges for Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, including whether they’ll strike a deal with the feds. Get Huel for 15% off for New Customers only with code FOUL at Huel.com/FOUL (Minimum $75 purchase) Samson also talks about the new Expos documentary, the Rockies hiring Paul DePodesta and he discusses agent Jim...

Quick bite at the top of the show on the Rockies hiring Paul DePodesta after a tough run with the Browns and then we get to the big story. (01:42) Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz are facing serious allegations surrounding pitch rigging that include up to 65 years of potential prison time. WTF happened and why risk it all?! (15:56) Michael Johns is the new bench coach for the Nationals. (17:36) The P...

New Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz talks about who he wants to be as a manager and how he’ll manage a talented team coming off a disappointing season. What did he learn from Stephen Vogt in Cleveland? (16:57) The Athletic writer and Tiger Territory host Cody Stavenhagen dives into his article on Japanese and Korean players coming soon to MLB. Cody also tells us what he thinks will...

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Rockies hiring Paul DePodesta as their POBO and answers why Albert Pujols hasn’t been hired for any of the open manager roles. Plus, Ken discusses qualifying offers for Brandon Woodruff and Trent Grisham. And will free agency be impacted by the looming 2027 lockout? (18:07) Hammer Territory co-host Stephen Tolbert lists the main checklist items t...

North Side Territory host (and The Athletic Senior Writer) Patrick Mooney hits major storylines for the Cubs this winter, including replacing Kyle Tucker and Shota Imanaga, as well as overall budget plans by ownership. Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun FT merch at FoulTerritoryShop.com North Side Territory merch at NorthSideTerritoryShop.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Powerful Royals prospect Blake Mitchell swings by to tell us what he's working on at the Arizona Fall League. We also connect with MLB Fan Council member Rational Yankees Fan about his experience in a recent meeting with MLB about their pitch for fans to get on board with a salary cap. Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun Baseball the way it should be covered --> Follow the FT Network...

Free agent starting pitcher Foster Griffin elaborates on his 3 years playing in Japan, and the changes he made that are leading to him being a coveted free agent on many team boards. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Welcome 3 news show to the FT Network! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal is joined by guest host Scott Braun to run through a list of five teams to watch closely this offseason. The Padres are on that list and news breaks during the show that the club hired Craig Stammen as their next manager. What happened to Albert Pujols? Grillin' Ken includes questions on the overall free agent class and we dive into some of the elite closer option...