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Is a new owner coming soon to rescue the Twins? We hit the top storylines for the organization heading into the season with The Athletic's Dan Hayes. Can the big 3 of Carlos Correa, Byron Buxton and Royce Lewis stay healthy? Could the Twins go after Dylan Cease or nah? How pivotal is this season for manager Rocco Baldelli? Got FT gear? FoulTerritoryShop.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

How did Jack Flaherty end up back with the Tigers? The Athletic reporter & Tiger Territory host Cody Stavenhagen jumps on with info and speculates about next steps...Alex Bregman in Motown?! Catch Cody on the Tiger Territory podcast for the best everyday coverage of the club. Hosts: AJ, SB, EK See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We of course have to talk out the Luka for AD carbon copy in MLB and how different the NBA operates with trades. (5:09) Then we jump into the Jack Flaherty signing for the Tigers and if an Alex Bregman could be next. (15:11) Manny Machado spoke this weekend about the Padres losing key players and POBO AJ Preller addressed his plans for roster moves to make. (29:40) Are we getting public hints that...

Ken Rosenthal breaks down Jack Flaherty's return to the Tigers and weighs if Detroit can still swing for Alex Bregman in free agency. (5:11) A look at 5 teams with their biggest needs still out there. (10:17) Inside Dish recalls the time Ken got called to the bench in bankruptcy court. (17:17) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including what the Athletics & Rays would do if they were to host pl...

How difficult is it to run a team that won't spend money? Neal Huntington dealt with that adversity for years over in Pittsburgh but is seeing better results with his current organization. The Special Assistant to the POBO in the Guardians front office explains why Cleveland is thriving much more than the Pirates. Does Huntington want to get back in the GM chair again? Should small market owners b...

It can't get worse than 2024 for the South Siders...right? White Sox broadcaster Chuck Garfien previews 2025 for the club, including a group of prospects that they're hoping to see this season. What about a potential Luis Robert Jr. trade soon? What is the plan with the veteran signings made by the Sox?  Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Look back for more team previews & drop some F...

The Detroit Tigers are bringing back starting pitcher Jack Flaherty on a two-year deal. Tiger Territory hosts Cody Stavenhagen and  Kieran Steckley react to the reunion. The top gritty Tigers podcast coverage is over at Tiger Territory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did Dodgers slugger Teoscar Hernández like his free agent experience? (04:49) Teo tells us why he ended up back in LA and questions how much some other contenders really care. (10:00) Did new teammate Roki Sasaki ask for Teo's jersey number? (15:43) Teoscar details Vladdy Jr. wanting a contract extension with the Blue Jays and why it hasn't happened yet. Also covered: Teoscar goes in depth on...

AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal swings by FT after his acceptance speech at the BBWAA Awards event and then Tigers manager AJ  Hinch talks with us about Skubal's unique dominant mentality. Hosts: Ken Rosenthal, AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Show FT love at FoulTerritoryShop.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal discusses the possibility of Lance Lynn moving to a closer role. The Rays added Ha-Seong Kim. Will he help them make a surprise push to then postseason! What does the situation look like for the Blue Jays and are the playoffs a realistic goal for this team? Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Trevor May, Scott Braun  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are the A’s a sleeper playoff contender? The Athletic’s Melissa Lockard details why the club started spending this offseason. How will the A’s and the rest of the league adapt to playing in a minor league park? ATH locked down Brent Rooker with a deal that makes sense for both sides. What are the odds ATH actually ends up in Vegas? Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun, Erik Kratz See omnystudio.com/l...

How will Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez adjust to the new left-field dimensions at Camden Yards? Grayson also shares his thoughts on former teammate Corbin Burnes departing Baltimore for a mega free-agent contract and whether it makes him think about his own future. With Valentine’s Day coming up, Grayson talks about blending baseball with his marriage. We also ask the classic jk quest...

Ken Rosenthal & guest host Hannah Keyser address including the Reds going for Luis Robert Jr. but coming up empty. Do they like their other recent additions? (Top of show) (5:43) Look at the Kansas City Royals stacking up their bullpen with this Carlos Estevez deal. Visit 1800Flowers.com/ft and if you order a dozen roses, double your bouquet FOR FREE! (14:09) Ken and Hannah answer your live Grilli...

Trevor May joins the FT party today! Will Max Scherzer be the best of the $15mil offseason signings and how do we grade Toronto's offseason now? (Top of show) (13:19) Jorge Polanco returns to the Mariners. Why did he choose a ballpark that was haunting him?  (30:13) Dylan Cease could decide a division! Where could he end up? (46:11) Alex Bregman is rumored to have a mystery offer. Let's speculate,...

Where are we at with the Pete Alonso conversations and will the path still lead back to the Mets? (00:32) Former General Manager and current CBS Sports Insider Jim Bowden talks about the staring contest between Steve Cohen and Scott Boras. (5:15) Are the Padres going to trade a starting pitcher before spring training and why do they have to do that?  (8:00) Is there a Luis Robert trade coming up i...

NL Cy Young winner Chris Sale tells us about the appreciation he has for his journey back to the top of the pitching world. The Braves starter takes us through his low points that led to this moment at the BBWAA Awards. Mets starter Sean Manaea gives love to Sale for inspiring the delivery that set his career to new heights. Also, Sean works out with Pete Alonso in Tampa. Status check? Hosts: Ken,...

The reliever market floodgates are open! How money is the backend of that KC bullpen with their Carlos Estevez signing? (1:14) (15:50) What can be taken from the fact that Ryan Pressley had a “fractured” relationship with the Astros after getting demoted from the closer role last year?  (24:20) Who can the Tigers target next to add to their bullpen and lineup?  To claim your Double your Roses offe...

A rare conversation with Barry Bonds on FT in NYC from this past weekend's BBWAA Awards. What does he think of Shohei Ohtani's game and today's hitters? Hosts: SB, AJ, EK, Ken Watch Bonds on the stage Saturday at the biggest event in baseball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a rare and candid conversation with former batting champ Tim Anderson, we learn about his decision to sign with the Angels (01:45), what held him back from success the past couple years (03:55) and of TA addresses the infamous brawl with José Ramírez (06:05). (8:35) What happened to the 2021 WhiteSox? (13:07) The plan to just play and stay low key. (16:27) Pitching is nastier than ever. (19:45)...

There's a flurry of high-leverage reliever signings, including Kirby Yates money at 13mil from the Dodgers. (4:10) (7:09) The Tigers jumped in to sign Tommy Kahnle right as the show started. (10:18) Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner publicly cries poverty (again). Have the Yankees done enough this offseason to recover from losing Juan Soto? (19:18) Breaking news during the show: Ha-Seong Kim signs wi...

How can Elly De La Cruz take another step with his game in 2025? We hit the top storylines for the Reds, including the Terry Francona hire, starting rotation questions and the lineup looking deeper on paper than last year. Hosts: Scott Braun, Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz FT hoodie szn continues at FoulTerritoryShop.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal weighs the Alex Bregman free agent decision and if Houston might pivot to Jorge Polanco. Are the Padres going to trade Dylan Cease or Michael King? To claim your Double your Roses offer, go to 1800Flowers.com/ft Ken reports on some amendments to the offseason that could expedite the Cold Stove. What is a blueprint on how teams are planning on defeating the Dodgers?...

The numbers are in for MLB 2024 revenue and they are record-breaking. (2:47) Why is the league uniquely thriving? (13:43) The Pirates are having an Adam Frazier reunion. Can he bring his 2021 vibes back? (16:29) Let's weigh the reported offers for Alex Bregman and would the pivot be for the club to sign Jorge Polanco? (23:04) The Red Sox won't go past 4 years for Bregman, so umm why are they consi...

Vet reliever Paul Sewald takes us inside the process that landed him in Cleveland with the Guardians on a one-year contract. Who was the top recruiter, how stressful was the process and how much can the Guards' pitching machine help him improve? Living in Vegas, Paul shares an update on the A's plans for Vegas and how differently it's being handled compared to the Raiders. Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski,...

Pirates stud starter Paul Skenes is a man on a mission. The NL Rookie of the Year tells us how his offseason studying has led him to gameplan more aggressively for this coming season. Has he been paying attention to Pittsburgh's offseason transactions and why does he plan to be accepting a different award after the 2025 season? Skenes also tells us the simple caveman thing he does in his free time...