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Pirates RP Luke Weaver joins FT Aug 25, 2026

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Luke Weaver was traded from the Mets to the Pirates at this year's Trade Deadline. He reflects on that day, what it's like playing for both New York teams, and what went wrong with the Mets this season. Luke also dissects what he's changed in his pitching mechanics this offseason and why orange juice is his baseball superstition.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Jason Kipnis, Scott Braun

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Bob Nightengale on Astros GM (and Manager?) shakeup, Ketel’s case + Yankees check up with Brendan Kuty Aug 25, 2026

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FT insider Bob Nightengale breaks down his article on Joe Espada’s future following Dana Brown's departure. Bob also shares his thoughts on the Ketel Marte situation.

(15:59) How can someone the size of Giancarlo Stanton keep getting hurt like this? The Athletic's Brendan Kuty dissects Stanton's potential season-ending calf injury and whether we'll see him play baseball again. Kuty also covers Cody Bellinger's return, whether the offense can survive without Aaron Judge, George Lombard Jr.'s recent run of errors, and the plan for Ryan Weathers once he's back.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Jason Kipnis, Scott Braun

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GM Dana Brown fired by Astros, Ketel Marte’s casino trip, Devers has no regrets, White Sox 2x walk off Aug 24, 2026

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AJ is back from an epic golf tour. (Top of show) We have some breaking news right after that!

(3:11) The Astros fired General Manager Dana Brown. With Houston tied for first place in the AL West, is this seriously the time to make that move?

(16:04) The White Sox walked off the Mets not once, but twice in their series.

(17:35) Rafael Devers says he has "no regrets" about how things ended in Boston.

(20:08) Yesterday was MLB's Little League Classic, and we're running through the moments that stole the show, including Jacob Misiorowski giving a young pitcher some advice he won't forget.

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(29:46) The Phillies pulled off an absolutely incredible comeback and have now won nine straight.

(31:34) The Ketel Marte saga just will not stop. It's now being reported he was at a casino while his team was on the field. Teammate Kevin Ginkel weighs in on the whole thing.

(47:17) Mariners starter Kade Anderson made his MLB debut over the weekend, and we break it down.

(49:52) What are the biggest storylines heading into the Rays-Tigers series?

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(52:01) It was also MLB Players' Weekend, and some guys showed up in sick drip.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Jason Kipnis, Scott Braun

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Fair Territory: Astros fire GM Dana Brown, Phillies ON FIRE, AL Wild Card chaos, Ohtani pitching soon? Aug 24, 2026

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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Astros parting ways with Dana Brown. (top of show)

(5:23) The Phillies' win streak is alive after an improbable comeback on Sunday.

(9:12) The Dodgers' pitchers are getting healthy. Shohei Ohtani, Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Tarik Skubal are readying for a stretch run.

(11:40) Inside Dish unpacks the chaotic AL Wild Card picture.

(20:11) The Yankees have pitching injury concerns, and Giancarlo Stanton has a setback.

(23:07) Grillin' Ken answers your live questions, including whether the Rays are out of gas and how the D'backs can win the 3rd NL Wild Card spot.

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Former 2x World Series champ Scott Spiezio joins Halo Territory Aug 24, 2026

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It's a story full of ups and downs. Two-time World Series champion Scott Spiezio hit the biggest home run in Angels franchise history, a three-run shot that sparked a comeback from a 5-0 deficit in Game 6 of the 2002 World Series.

Spiezio joined Halo Territory host Mike DiGiovanna and Sam Blum of The Athletic to tell the story of how he overcame an 11-year addiction to alcohol and drugs that led to financial hardship, 11 rehabs, two divorces, multiple arrests and estrangement from his family.

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Hot new 1st base defensive metric explained + Alec Burleson joins FT Aug 24, 2026

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Which first baseman is best at receiving throws? Hint: you'll be hearing from him very soon...

(12:08) Turns out the hint wasn't subtle…it's Alec Burleson. He joins FT to explain why he's the best in the league at receiving throws, how he keeps sharpening that skill at first base, and what conversations actually sound like when a guy reaches the bag mid-game.

He also gets into the current state of the Cardinals, what's different about this young core, and why St. Louis means so much to him.

Hosts: Katie Woo, Josh Reddick, Erik Kratz

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Max Muncy joins Dodgers Territory Aug 23, 2026

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Dodgers third baseman and 2026 All-Star Max Muncy joins Dodgers Territory to break down the club's reset after the Rockies series and what's fueled his resurgent, healthy season. He also opens up on his defensive transformation at third base and the franchise's all-time postseason home run record he now holds.

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Astros closer Josh Hader joins FT Aug 23, 2026

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Fresh off his 500th career appearance, Astros closer Josh Hader joins FT to discuss the mentality in the clubhouse as the team fights for a tight AL playoff spot. He talks about returning to the minors for a rehab assignment after years in the majors, and how much better minor leaguers have it now compared to nine years ago.

He also breaks down the Astros bullpen's turnaround in the second half of the season and reveals the buy-in amount for the team's fantasy football league!

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Sizing up the American League's CHAOTIC playoff picture + A's Reality check w/Dallas Braden Aug 22, 2026

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The AL playoff race continues to confuse us, so we brought in The Bandwagon's Zach Crizer to sort through the chaos. He dives into which teams are surprisingly still in the mix, the muddled AL West, and whether a team will make the playoffs under .500.

Crizer also breaks down the impact Twins prospect Walker Jenkins could have on their playoff push, and what the Tigers, Guardians and Mariners still need to do to get in.

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(21:35) Former big league pitcher and current broadcaster Dallas Braden breaks down a disastrous, injury-riddled season for the A's, including whether their home field is the main factor and what players and training staff can do to avoid a repeat.

Dallas also digs into the A's pitching staff and prospects, plus why fans should be excited about their young arms.

Hosts: Katie Woo, Josh Reddick, Erik Kratz

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Tigers rookie Brett Callahan joins FT to talk about his historic debut Aug 22, 2026

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Tigers rookie outfielder Brett Callahan takes us inside his MLB debut, including the first-pitch RBI triple that made him just the third player since 1988 to pull that off in his first at-bat. He also talks about his path from Delaware to Saint Joseph's and the scramble to get his family to Detroit in time for the big moment. Wait until you hear about how his dad missed his flight!

Hosts: Kevin Pillar, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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