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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to the Boston Red Sox signing Alex Bregman to a 3-year deal and question where the gold glove infielder will play. How does Boston choosing Bregman affect Nolan Arenado? (Top of Show) (11:05) The San Diego Padres sign free agent Nick Pivetta to a backloaded deal, and Shohei Ohtani is progressing towards pitching this season. (15:55) The hosts take your live Gri...

Alex Bregman is shipping up to Boston on what could be just for one season. (2:16) How big was this for the Red Sox, why did he not take the bigger Detroit offer and should they figure out starting him at third base? (23:10) Did Nick Pivetta get a good deal with the Padres and does this make up for a quiet SD offseason? (31:36) Drama already with the Yankees...what do we make of Marcus Stroman not...

He's shipping up to Boston! Monster Territory host Robbie Hyde jumps on right after the Alex Bregman news breaks and runs through how this signing will line up for the Sox. Are they a division title contender now?! SUBSCRIBE to Monster Territory for news on the Red Sox AND postgame shows after every Boston regular season tilt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much could Terry Francona’s presence in Cincinnati be a real difference-maker? FT Insider Ken Rosenthal checks in from Reds camp. Ken also reacts to the news that Anthony Rendon will miss extended time due to hip surgery. Is his time with the Angels over?  Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life! Plus, Blake Snell is finally...

KC Star reporter Jaylon Thompson takes us through the storylines for the Royals, including their Jonathan India addition to boost the lineup. Also covered: Is Jac Caglianone debuting this year? Enough outfield help in place? Bobby Witt Jr. MVP season on the horizon? Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Leave us a rating/review if you like all the team show previews :) See omnystudio.com/l...

Can the Pirates finally turn potential into results? Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins FT to break down Pittsburgh’s 2025 outlook.  Paul Skenes is expected to pitch without restrictions and take on a bigger clubhouse leadership role.  Even with Skenes and Jared Jones penciled in the Opening Day rotation, the Pirates still expect top pitching prospects to contribute in 2025.  Instead...

With spring training starting, we tackle the biggest storylines heading into 2025. Can the Rangers bounce back and finally dethrone the Astros in the AL West? What kind of impact will a healthy Jung Hoo Lee have on the Giants’ postseason push? (4:05) (12:18) And with Juan Soto now in Queens, how does his arrival shift the power dynamic between the Mets and Yankees in New York? To claim your Double...

Why did Michael Massey’s dad challenge George Brett to a fight? The Kansas City Royals slugger recounted that hilarious story, reminisced about his love for the 2005 White Sox and shared his excitement for the new winning culture in Kansas City. Will Massey be spending some time in the outfield this season in KC? Follow the FT Network : Baseball the way it should be covered See omnystudio.com/list...

Quick myth about player duffle bags bag debunked before we get to (02:52) Arizona skipper Torey Lovullo for a chat before spring training fires up. (04:47) To claim your Double your Roses offer, go to 1800Flowers.com/ft (08:14) AJ's Papi story revealed to Lovullo during his Red Sox days. (09:20) A look back at last year's Diamondbacks run that fell just short of the postseason. (10:59) Corbin Burn...

Baseball Prospectus Editor-in-Chief Craig Goldstein explains the science behind the notorious PECOTA projections! (01:00) Craig discusses fan reactions to the projections. (02:00) PECOTA misses. (06:18) Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life! (07:22) How does run differential factor into the projections?  (10:00) Why do the pro...

Good debate off the top with AJ v. SB on the Angels signing Kenley Jansen. Let's weigh the pros and cons. (3:25) (15:51) What are some alternatives for the Cubs if Alex Bregman signs elsewhere? Apparently Justin Turner is an option. (30:26) Yanks manager Aaron Boone tastefully blasted the Dodgers for their World Series trash talk. (35:43) Kershaw is going back to the Dodgers on another one-year de...

Dodgers President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman joins the show to unpack a busy offseason! (9:13) The Dodgers checked off nearly every item on their offseason wish list— Friedman explains just how rare that is. (12:26)
 Shohei Ohtani’s designation as a “two-way player” provides a significant roster-building advantage. Friedman reveals how this factor played into their pitch to Roki Sasaki...

Is Lance Lynn the next dominant closer—or is he sticking in the rotation? The veteran free agent pitcher joins FT to talk about his offseason, the teams eyeing him as a bullpen weapon and how he’s staying sharp while waiting for the right deal.  Lance also shares insight into how managers shape a team’s culture and gives his candid thoughts on Dave Roberts amid his contract negotiations with the D...

Ken Rosenthal unpacks his biggest Spring Training storylines, including implementing ABS in the big-league game, Terry Francona's return with the Reds, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. extension talks and how the Dodgers will assemble their rotation. (00:00) Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life! (9:38) Inside Dish looks back at Ken's fi...

Should MLB follow the Super Bowl model and host the World Series at a neutral site each year? (top of the show) (8:50) Kiké Hernández is back in Dodger blue, but who is the odd man out in LA’s crowded roster crunch? (14:34) The cash-strapped Padres are hoping Jason Heyward and Connor Joe can replace Jurickson Profar’s All-Star production. (19:29) The Rockies still refuse to try hard but they do lo...

Did the Nats do enough this offseason to take a step forward? Washington Post reporter Andrew Golden details top storylines for the 2025 season. We cover their need for pop, impressive young core, bullpen thinness, a brutally tough division and the chances that they get sold by current ownership soon. Hosts: Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun Drop a rating/review if you like the 2025 team previ...

New Cubs infielder Jon Berti tells FT about his free agency journey that led him to Chicago.  As a Yankee last year, what was going through his mind in that infamous fifth inning in Game 5? What does he think about many Dodgers taking shots at the Yankees post-World Series? Berti was part of the 2023 Marlins playoff run—how does he feel about the team tearing it down to start all over again? We di...

Red Sox manager Alex Cora talks to Monster Territory host Robbie Hyde about the state of the club. They look back at good/bad from last season and ahead at much higher expectations for 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Mooney of The Athletic and North Side Territory joins FT to size up the offseason for the Cubs and preview their 2025 campaign. Do they have another move left in them before the season? Is this a much better bullpen than the last few years? Will their top prospects shine in the Bigs? We talk about year two for manager Craig Counsell and hot seat status for Jed Hoyer if the team doesn't cra...

How does free agent Whit Merrifield handle his experience waiting for calls? First, we ask about anything MLB could pick up from the popularity dominance of the NFL. We also dive in to front offices not valuing durability the same way anymore and how it affects load management. Hosts: Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun To claim your Double your Roses offer, go to 1800Flowers.com/ft See omnystud...

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, Scot...

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 To claim your Double your Roses offer, go to 1800Flowers.com/ft See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

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...

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 effect...

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...