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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? Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclas...

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? Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FOUL ! #trueclassicpod (17:31) Shohei Ohtani is throwing on a mound again. When will he pitch again in the...

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. Go to GreenChef.com/territoryfree and use code territoryfree to get started with FREE salad for 2 months plus 50% off your first box. (7:22) Finally the Blue Jay...

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. Hosts: Kratz, Toddfather, Braun Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to https://ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? (8:13) Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FOUL . (9:14) The Guards also lock up their ace with a five-year extension. (15:17) Go to GreenCh...

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 . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Visit Homage.com/FoulTerritory and use code FoulTerritory for 20% off for all first time Homage shoppers. Hosts: Kratz, Toddfather, Braun See omnystudio...

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. (6:02) Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL . (16:51) Atlanta reliever Pierce Johnson looks back at the crazy end to the s...

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. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Alanna Rizzo Get 20% of...

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. Get...

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? Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to get 50% off your first order. Hosts: Todd Fraz...

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. Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code FOUL to get 50% off your first order. (19:35) Boston reliever Brennan Bernardi...

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? Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code FOUL to get 50% off your first order. (20:43) Props to Garrett Stubbs for joining The Phillies Show after being optioned. We hear from Stubbs here. (25:59) Ranking the t...

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. Rook dishes some early feedback on the ABS challenge system. Hosts...

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. Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to g...

Ron Washington instituted a new cell phone policy in the Angels clubhouse, banning usage at lockers. (2:35) Thoughts? (17:17) AJ just called both games in the Tokyo Series. He was iffy on Roki Sasaki's outing but Cam disagrees. Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to get 50% off your first order. (19:31) Tokyo series ratings were LIT. (20:39) Vladdy Jr. speaks out on his value ahead of hi...

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to the Los Angeles Dodgers sweep in the Tokyo Series, and discuss which National League team will challenge them this year. (Top of Show) (4:10) The hosts debate the Houston Astros making Jose Altuve the team’s primary left fielder.  Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code FOUL to get 50% off your first order. (9:01) Plus, the Philadelphia Phillies are suing a...

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal breaks down the Craig Kimbrel for the Braves. and covers Spencer Strider’s rehab going well. Ken also dives into the Marlins sporting an embarrassingly low payroll and if they'll end up in trouble for it. Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code FOUL to get 50% off your first order. Plus, what’s the league-wide buzz on Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki after his debut? Ke...

New Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman sits down with FT to talk about his transition from Houston to Boston and what excites him about joining an iconic franchise. How did his free agency unfold and which team was he close to signing with before the Red Sox made a late push? Bregman also shares his thoughts on his former teammate Jose Altuve moving to left field. (7:38) Get 20% off your first Sla...

Welcome Roki Sasaki to the Bigs! We start out with thoughts on his nervous debut but nasty stuff. FT also debates the Cubs’ lineup decisions with rookie Matt Shaw and vet Dansby Swanson. Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code FOUL to get 50% off your first order. (7:59) Craig Kimbrel is back with the Braves—can Atlanta help him rediscover his peak form? (10:18) What does the Patrick Corbin signi...

FT recaps the conclusion of the Tokyo Series with the Dodgers flexing their latest big addition, Roki Sasaki, in his MLB debut. How dynamic is this LA offense and how ridiculous is Shohei Ohtani? Also, are the Cubs OK? Hosts: Kratz, Braun Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to get 50% off your first order. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Royce Lewis is starting the season on the IL. We ask his manager about the injury and Rocco Baldelli runs us through other roster components. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL. (17:50) New Minnesota 1st baseman Ty France talks about his much-needed reset, the impact of playing hurt last year, comments on Seattle's ballpark offense su...

Tigers skipper AJ Hinch previews the 2025 clubs with us, including a starting rotation he's quite excited about. Will pitching "chaos" eventually return for them? Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL . (19:15) Breakout slugger Kerry Carpenter tells us why he's vying for full-time at-bats this season, no platoons! How epic was his 2024?...

The Dodgers take the first game of the Tokyo Series and MLB is winning out there too! (2:01) We break down the game and the biz. (16:03) The Marlins were forced to cancel their practice squad scheme. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL. (19:54) Tobias Myers is out to start the season. (22:25) Predictions for Game 2! (24:56) Execs are s...

Instant reaction to the 1st game of the season in the books. Dodgers slugger Max Muncy joins us live from the dugout in Tokyo right after the Dodgers topped the Cubs. How wild is the scene in Japan? How nasty were both starting pitchers? How about that LA bullpen? Are the Cubs going to be OK? Hosts: AJ, EK, SB Visit MINTMOBILE.com/Territory to shop premium wireless plans starting at 15 bucks a mon...