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Quarter mark team grades, Tigers on top of MLB, Orioles collapse May 15, 2025

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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?

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(18:45) The Twins-Orioles series features two teams heading in opposite directions. What isn’t working for the O's and are they sellers at the trade deadline?

(26:31) We slice up quarter-mark team grades.

(32:52) Angels pitcher Ben Joyce is out for the rest of the season.

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(34:42) Trevor May rants on relievers getting no respect and our own former MLB catchers weigh in.

(40:27) Barry Bonds v. Pete Rose debate here and then a Dalton Rushing debate about if he should really be in the Bigs with the Dodgers right now.

Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun

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Dodger pitching updates, Skenes changes, Jacob Wilson’s got a gift May 15, 2025

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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.

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Then we take a look at some early MLB observations, including A's rookie Jacob Wilson's unique gift, minor league parks shading the vibes and a strikeout riser and faller.

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Hosts: AJ, EK, SB

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The New Pete Rose Rule + State of Reds Offense w/C. Trent Rosecrans May 15, 2025

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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.

Hosts: AJ, EK, SB

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The Pete Rose Case, Báez Walk-Off Magic, Mariners lose another SP May 14, 2025

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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.

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(21:38) The people have spoken about Pete Rose.

(24:05) Let's hit the magic resurgence of Javier Báez delivering a walk-off win for the Tigers.

(33:35) The Padres returned the favor to the Angels.

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(36:20) The Mariners won a tight battle with the Yankees.

(39:07) The injury bug bites again with another Mariners starter hitting the IL.

(44:00) Congrats to Matt Carpenter on his retirement. Cardinals Hall of Famer?

Hosts: AJ, SB, EK

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Ken Rosenthal’s Inside Scoop + Daniella Bruce talks Tigers May 14, 2025

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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.

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Tigers broadcaster Daniella Bruce details Detroit’s rise to the top of the American League.

What has led to the resurgent performances from Javier Báez, Casey Mize, and Spencer Torkelson? Did they even need Alex Bregman?

What areas of the team could lead to some regression and where will the Tigers look to add at the trade deadline?

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Aaron Judge’s legendary start May 14, 2025

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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

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Skenes IN for WBC, Braves trending up, Cards fly, Mets CATCH break May 13, 2025

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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?

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(21:39) The Pirates lost another start in which Skenes gave up two or fewer runs.

(24:05) The Braves have played better and Ronald Acuña Jr. is starting a rehab assignment. What should we expect from Acuña Jr. after a second major knee surgery?

(29:14) Can Bryce Harper's new hair save his slump?

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(31:57) Ron Darling roasted Pirates catcher Henry Davis for his positioning on a missed tag. Our catchers debate the situation.

(40:08) JJ Cooper tells us about the new slugger call-up for the Cubs--Moisés Ballesteros.

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(42:18) The Cardinals are LIT.

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Shohei Ohtani rehab update & troll perfection, Whit Merrifield joins May 13, 2025

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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.

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(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: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun

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Cardinals & Twins are on HEATERS May 13, 2025

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The hottest team in baseball is...the Cardinals?! Yup, believe it. We look at their keys to victory lately.

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(8:05) Then it's The Athletic Twins reporter Dan Hayes informing us about the streaking Twins and what they're doing right lately.

Hosts: Erik Kratz, A.J. Pierzynski, Scott Braun

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FairT: Devers/Red Sox saga, Rox fire Bud Black, HOT Twins & Cardinals May 13, 2025

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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.

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(10:37) The Twins and Cardinals are both streaking! Ken breaks down the keys to their surges.

(15:06) Inside Dish unpacks covering Cade Horton's Big League debut Saturday on FOX.

(21:02) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including why the Pirates didn't fire Ben Cherington, if the Rockies will break last season's White Sox record, and if Luis Robert Jr. is a fit for the Mets.

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