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FT Resident GM Jim Bowden details the importance of what comes next for Mike Elias in Baltimore. In the wake of the Jose Alvarado suspension, what do the Phillies do next and why was that PED excuse lame? Jim also drops his take on how the Dodgers should handle Dalton Rushing's development in the Bigs. Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/v...

Baltimore radio host Jason La Canfora sounds off on Mike Elias and the Orioles after the Brandon Hyde’s firing. Who might be traded from this group and what is wrong with some of their most hyped talents? Then we hit a potential solution for the Red Sox at 1st base and it isn't Rafael Devers. The Royals lost two big arms to the Injured List. Will they be OK? The Astros still don't have Yordan Alva...

The Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde over the weekend. What’s next? (Top of show) (21:20) The Pirates are on the verge of history with meager scoring. (24:47) What does the positive PED test mean for Jose Alvarado and the Phillies? Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.com (40:04) The Subway Series did not disappoint as Juan Soto made his return to the Bronx. Get 20% off your...

Fair Territory Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Orioles parting ways with manager Brandon Hyde and what this means for them at the trade deadline. (Top of show) (4:40) Ken gets to the current Rafael Devers hot streak and Boston's ongoing first base issues. (7:14) The Dodgers act fast with early-season roster moves that cut bait with cherished members of the franchise. Nutrafol is offering our listeners...

NYT contributor Scott Miller hypes his new book: “Skipper: Why Baseball Managers Matter and Always Will” Miller shares stories from legendary dugouts—Tom Kelly, Sparky Anderson, and others—while explaining how the manager's job has evolved. He also details the modern power shift from manager to front office and why, despite that shift, the best skippers still have a major impact on wins and cultur...

The story of jumping midseason into an important role with a contender is fascinating. Former All-Star Bret Boone tells us how he plans to solve the offensive woes for the Rangers. There’s some valuable dialogue about the current verbiage living in hitter’s brains and how simplifying some parts might ease the mind for success. Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun Use code FOUL for 20% off...

A’s closer Mason Miller details how he preps for hitters, including the other pitchers he watches. We also get into his thoughts on the Dodgers but they’re not the team that has impressed him the most! Hosts: Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM . One item per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as...

Attorney Jeffrey Lenkov tells us how he ended up repping Pete Rose and how he landed the reinstatement result he was seeking. What were discussions like with commissioner Manfred and how much of a factor was political pressure? What would Pete’s reaction be if he was still alive for the decision and how should his Hall of Fame case be handled? Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/f...

Jackson Merrill for Shohei Ohtani? FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal discusses the ways the Angels failed throughout the Shohei era, including a missed trade opportunity. Ken also gets to his story on Pete Alonso’s improved plate discipline and the Juan Soto Bowl in The Bronx. Hosts: Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at https://www. H...

Is this one of the hyped up Subway Series in a long time? NYDN Yankees beat writer Gary Phillips covers the monumental move by Juan Soto to change sides. Gary also characterizes the caliber of season for Aaron Judge and the reaction from his teammates. Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at https://PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details....

Should Yanks fans be so pissed off at Juan Soto? (Top of show) The Mets big money man is back in The Bronx. (8:06) Jacob deGrom v. Hunter Brown was epic. Let's hit the Lone Star Series. (16:22) Kenta Meada signed with the Cubs. Can they fix him? Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.com (18:33) Shohei Ohtani keeps delivering on his bobblehead nights and we continue the debate ov...

Dodgers slugger Max Muncy dives into what the Dodgers say during hitting meetings and how they sort through the key analytics.  Funky Muncy also gives his opinion on Pete Rose and tells us about his experience with an absurd heckler in Chicago. Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM . One item per box wit...

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to the reinstatement of Pete Rose and its influence on Hall of Fame conversations. (Top of show) (6:41) Ken dives into the teams that are off to a shockingly hot start: Tigers, Padres, Cardinals, and Mariners. (11:44) The Baltimore Orioles are melting. Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM . One item per box with...

The Tigers are HOT as they sweep the Red Sox and secure the best record in MLB. (Top of show.) Also, was that Sox "pinball" catch the play of the year? Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details. (18:45) The Twins-Orioles series features two teams heading in opposite directions. What isn’t working for t...

Dodgers reporter Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic joins FT to cover the latest wave of injuries in LA, including troubling news about Roki Sasaki’s shoulder and velocity drop.  Clayton Kershaw is set to make his season debut this weekend, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto is rising. Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.com Then we take a look at some early MLB observations, including A's roo...

What’s the pulse in Cincinnati surrounding Pete Rose being reinstated? Reds writer for The Athletic C. Trent Rosecrans delivers his thoughts on the reactions in Ohio and he also gets us caught up on the Reds having undergoing a massive identity shift. Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM . One item per box with active subscription. Free meals appli...

Wait, we had a delay to debate a pitch clock violation? (top of show) We hit the case of the Pete Alonso potential bathroom break. (4:26) Why did commissioner Rob Manfred flip flop on his decision with Pete Rose? What does it mean for his Hall of Fame chances and how are people inside the game reacting? (20:06) Corey Kluber is back in baseball. Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/...

Paul Skenes is playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal shares his thoughts on the announcement and future with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Ken also covers the Rockies not living in reality, hot starts from the Mets pitching staff and highlights from the Cubs offense. Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire o...

Why are pitchers often aggressively attacking Aaron Judge? Yankees broadcaster Justin Shackil makes his FT debut and tells us what he's seeing from the captain. We cover the top of the rotation, state of the defense and the gruesome injury to infielder Oswaldo Cabrera. At the end, real talk advice from Justin related to his admirable career journey. Hosts: AJ, SB, EK Get up to 10 FREE meals and a...

A long-awaited update on the high school baseball scene at the top from our proud dad hosts. (top of show) (7:39) Paul Skenes announced he will pitch for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. What are the odds Skenes will actually be allowed to participate in 10 months? Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL . (21:39) The Pirates lost a...

Shohei Ohtani's slow burn back to being a Big League pitcher continues with another rehab update. We also review his epic troll homer celly vs. the Diamondbacks. Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on https://Rhoback.com (6:32) Whit Merrifield joins the show to discuss his time away from baseball, strike zone shrinkage secrets, commemorative bats and future coaching possibilities. Hosts:...

The hottest team in baseball is...the Cardinals?! Yup, believe it. We look at their keys to victory lately. Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at https://www. HelloFresh.com/FT10FM . One item per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as a discount on the first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. (8:05) Then it's The Athletic Twins reporter Dan Hayes inf...

Ken Rosenthal shares why Red Sox ownership is mostly as fault with the unfolding Rafael Devers fiasco. (Top of Show) (7:17) The Rockies finally act on this historically bad start, but departing manager Bud Black doesn't deserve all the blame. Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details. (10:37) The Twins...

Dansby Swanson essentially dedicated Saturday's game to AJ. (Top of show) We hit AJ's Cubs-Mets game experience and what he told Dansby. (4:57) Red Sox brass made a special trip to meet with Rafael Devers about his recent comments. What's next? Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details. (16:44) We hit...

AJ & Kratz rank their top 5 catchers in MLB right now. Dissension emerges about the rules of rankings. (17:03) Then Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe swings by to talk about some recent extended DH time and the strike zone "buffer zone" changes that are significantly impacting his prep. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL. Hosts: Erik Kratz...