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Catcher Dalton Rushing joins DT Sep 24, 2025

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Rookie catcher Dalton Rushing joins Dodgers Territory hosts Alanna Rizzo and Clint Pasillas to share insight on his first Big League campaign, catching Kershaw's final home start, and much more!

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MLB’s new empty "down period” rule + Pap talks Red Sox survival mode Sep 24, 2025

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MLB backed a new amateur “down period" that Kratz and AJ say will accomplish...nothing.

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(8:30) Jonathan Papelbon tells us about Boston's offensive struggles since losing rookie star Roman Anthony. He also dishes on Boston's pitching depth and how they'll line up their attack going forward.

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(17:55) Plus, Pap drops his thoughts on the ABS challenge system officially happening in 2026 and how the Dodgers will manage Shohei Ohtani pitching in October.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza talks WILD postseason race, Lineup tweaks Sep 24, 2025

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Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza paints the picture of the mood in the clubhouse with the postseason starting early for his team. He covers the state of the pitching and an outfield alignment tweak that hadn't been assembled all season. Don't miss Mendoza's message to the fans in Queens.

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ABS Challenges approved for ’26, Padres clinch, Key Previews: Tigers-Guards, Mets-Cubs, Pirates-Reds Sep 23, 2025

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The Padres are officially IN the postseason. The best stretch in franchise history continues. (3:07) What do they need to do for a big October run?

(11:23) Ozzie Albies fractured his hamate bone but AJ says it's NBD.

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(12:58) MLB owners approved Patrick Zalupski as the new Rays owner.

(15:34) Breaking news: It's happening! ABS Challenge system is in for '26. What's next??

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(19:37) The HUGE Tigers-Guardians matchup starts now. Also, the Reds playoff hunt continues tonight against the Pirates.

(37:24) Baseball America named Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin MiLB Player of the Year.

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Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Cody Stavenhagen’s Tigers update Sep 23, 2025

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Do the Tigers have a pulse? Tiger Territory host and The Athletic beat reporter Cody Stavenhagen delves into how the trade deadline affected Detroit and the atmosphere in the Tigers' clubhouse. He also previews their upcoming monster series in Cleveland.

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Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Ohio’s WILD chase ride: Tom Hamilton talks Guards, Rosecrans on Reds Sep 23, 2025

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Hall of Fame Guardians radio broadcaster Tom Hamilton reviews the crazy comeback for Cleveland back to postseason relevance this year. He also talks about what Steven Vogt brings to the table and who can step up for the Guards besides José Ramírez.

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(16:54) The Athletic Reds senior writer C. Trent Rosecrans reveals the atmosphere in Cincinnati and who can boost the team for the last six games. He also breaks down the Reds and Mets schedules and how dangerous Cincinnati could be in October.

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Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Mets/Tigers collapse, Mariners slay Astros, Castellanos beef w/manager, Arenado def done in STL? Sep 22, 2025

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It’s the last week of the regular season and it’s going to be hectic! We review the chaotic NL Wild Card race. (Top of show)

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(8:03) In other collapses, the Tigers’ 15-game lead in August has dwindled to almost nothing.

(19:15) Superchat time! A fan has a theory on why the Mets broke down.

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(21:15) Who has the highest World Series odds according to Fangraphs?

(22:48) The Mariners outclassed the Astros in their important weekend series. We discuss Seattle’s possible playoff path and predict how many homers Cal Raleigh will finish with this season.

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(33:24) The Blue Jays are the first AL team to clinch a playoff spot.

(34:48) What’s the tiebreaker sitch between the Diamondbacks, Reds and Mets?

(36:07) Nolan Arenado may have played his last game in St. Louis, but a trade might not be possible.

(39:32) The money difference between the Nationals and Mets active rosters is incredibly large.

(41:52) Do Rob Thomson and Nick Castellanos have beef?

(48:52) Congrats to the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs for best attendance in the Minor Leagues!

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Fair Territory: Mets & Tigers CRUMBLE, Guardians & Reds SURGE, Mariners SWEEP Astros Sep 22, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal gets us primed for the final week of the regular season, with plenty still on the table. (Top of show)

(1:12) Ken breaks down what has gone wrong for the Mets.

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(3:42) The Tigers are nearing a historic collapse in the AL Central.

(5:50) The Mariners make a statement over the weekend to corral the AL West lead.

(10:19) Inside Dish explores how the Houston hold on the AL West withered this past weekend.

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(17:58) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if Ben Cherington will be back in Pittsburgh, if either AJ Hinch or Carlos Mendoza face the chopping block if their teams fail to qualify for the playoffs, if the Orioles will keep Tony Mansolino, and if fans revel in their own successes or their opponent's miseries.

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Josh Barfield talks White Sox future, Crochet deal, Offseason spending? + Hosts pick AL award winners Sep 22, 2025

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Kratz, AJ and Alanna pick their winners for the major AL awards. The biggest question there is: will Aaron Judge or Cal Raleigh win MVP?

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(13:04) White Sox Assistant General Manager Josh Barfield joins FT and unravels his short-lived discussions with the Orioles. He dishes about the White Sox's future, prospects to look out for, and how much will they'll get to spend this coming offseason??

Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Alanna Rizzo

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Cade Povich details how Trevor May helped his pregame routine Sep 21, 2025

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Orioles pitcher Cade Povich touches on rookie catcher Samuel Basallo and how difficult a transition it was for both of them working together. Cade also reminisces on how he’s grown throughout the season and reveals a pregame trick he learned from Trevor May.

Hosts: Trevor May, Erik Kratz, Alanna Rizzo

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