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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...

Starting pitcher Kumar Rocker discusses his nasty stuff and what he thinks his best pitch is. What is the impact of having a pitching lab at his disposal? How much would Kumar and Jack Leiter make in NIL deals? (11:15) Fellow young starter Jack Leiter discusses a new pitch grip he's been working on and takes us inside the pressure of having a former MLB pitcher as his dad. Hosts: Erik Kratz, A.J....

Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal reacts to the hysteria surrounding the superstar Dodgers in Japan ahead of the Tokyo series.  (3:00) Royce Lewis injured his hamstring two weeks before domestic Opening Day, and Ken explains why the Twins need to get off to a good start. (4:45) Pitching injuries continue to pile up. Ken weighs if the staggering teams will reach out to available free agent arms. Ge...

One more sleep! Let's hit a Tokyo Series preview at the top of the show. (5:11) Did Rafael Devers really consider requesting that the Red Sox trade him? (8:48) Visit MINTMOBILE.com/Territory to shop premium wireless plans starting at 15 bucks a month. (9:48) The suspense is over, lol. Paul Skenes is the Opening Day starter for Pittsburgh! (12:38) Fangraphs fantasy baseball expert Paul Sporer drops...

Does any manager have it tougher than Mark Kotsay? He entered a rebuilding club and now will take them through Sacramento to eventually (maybe) get to Las Vegas. We ask the A's skipper about expectations  in Sacto and potential breakout candidates. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL. (13:14) Athletics closer Mason Miller takes us thro...

White Sox starting pitcher Davis Martin joins us fresh off a spring training outing! He details the sexy new kick changeup garnering all the buzz and.takes us back to last season where he used some humor to get through tough times. (7:49) Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL. (15:45) As one of the longest-tenured White Sox players, firs...

Baseball America's JJ Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun profile each top prospect in the AL West. First up is Texas Rangers top prospect Kumar Rocker. The hosts debate how Rocker can complement his devastating breaking ball. (Top of show) (9:09) The hosts discuss if Angels top prospect Caden Dana needs more minor league seasoning, and how close Christian Moore came to the team's top spot. (18:4...

Tobias Myers had a breakout season for Milwaukee in 2024. He tells us about how it all went right for him and what's next. (6:12) Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL. (18:06) Mariners Gold Glove utility man Dylan Moore swings by to inform us of the different approach the M's plan to attack on offense this season. (34:17) Do not miss th...

All-Star starter Zac Gallen tells us why it's time to play real games already! (7:43) How nuts is this NL pennant race going to be? (15:17) What was wrong with Corbin Carroll and how did he fix it? (21:33) Then it's Diamondbacks reliever Kevin Ginkel talking about Arizona's bullpen plans. (28:43) Is the D'Backs-Dodgers rivalry about to be wild? Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by...

3x All-Star Daniel Murphy joins Mets'd Up to tell stories from the magical Mets World Series run in 2015, what it feels like to be 'locked in', departing the Mets, his thoughts on the 2025 team and much more! (2:19) How it felt as a player when the Mets traded for Cespedes (9:18) Immediate reaction to Chase Utley slide (11:32) Being part of the 'Wilmer Flores' game (18:32) Leaving the Mets after W...

Red Sox star Rafael Devers is now open to wherever the organization needs him in the lineup. Is DH the right move? (Top of show) (14:47) Is the Rockies owner really asking for a salary cap and floor plus free money to pay for it all?  (30:03) Is it the right call for Ronald Acuña Jr. to scale back his baserunning aggressiveness to preserve himself? Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase...

2x Fall Classic MVP Corey Seager tells us about reuniting with old friend Joc Pederson this season and how the club will bounce off a World Series hangover last year. (06:35) Rangers sophomore Wyatt Langford details what it was like for him to quickly transition from college star to the facing the best pitching on the planet in the Bigs last season. Wyatt tells us about that viral moment with Ange...