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Rockies fire Bud Black, Red Sox owner meets Devers, 1st pitch takes May 12, 2025

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Dansby Swanson essentially dedicated Saturday's game to AJ. (Top of show) We hit AJ's Cubs-Mets game experience and what he told Dansby.

(4:57) Red Sox brass made a special trip to meet with Rafael Devers about his recent comments. What's next?

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(16:44) We hit 100K (and then some) subscribers on YouTube and the trophy is in!

(18:47) The Rockies fired manager Bud Black. Rockies writer Patricks Lyons helps us sort through that mess.

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(41:22) Is there really growing frustration within the Red Sox organization about outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela or is this a nothingburger?

Also covered: Brewers pitcher Tobias Myers was optioned down to Triple-A. Is the move about his performance or something else?

Hosts: AJ, EK, SB

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Top 5 MLB Catchers + O’Hoppe joins May 12, 2025

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AJ & Kratz rank their top 5 catchers in MLB right now. Dissension emerges about the rules of rankings.

(17:03) Then Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe swings by to talk about some recent extended DH time and the strike zone "buffer zone" changes that are significantly impacting his prep.

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Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun

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What’s next for the Pirates? May 12, 2025

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Trade Paul Skenes?? It's at least worth a conversation here. Pittsburgh PG beat writer Noah Hiles breaks down what the firing of Derek Shelton means for the future of the Pirates.

What can fans expect from Don Kelly at the helm?

What is stopping them from being an effective org. with a low budget?

Who could be on the move for the Pirates at the Trade Deadline?

Hosts: Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun

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Ken Rosenthal’s Inside Scoop: Devers drama, KC surge, Fried’s dominance, M’s contact, Perdomo’s rise May 11, 2025

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FT Senior Insider Ken drops insight on all sides of the Rafael Devers feud with the Red Sox.

Is Alex Cora in a powerful or compromising position in this saga?

Ken details the adjustments that Max Fried has made to begin this season.

How can the Royals be playing so well yet still missing something?

What have the Mariners done to figure things out offensively?

Ken covers an alarming issues with the A's and also the rise of D'backs star Geraldo Perdomo over the course of his young career.

Hosts: Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun

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Fried is HIM, Soto’s Bronx return May 11, 2025

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How nasty has Max Fried been for the Yankees? WFAN host Keith McPherson chimes in and also covers the ridiculous season for Aaron Judge.

Keith also breaks down what the reception for Soto is going to be next weekend in the Bronx.

Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun

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Teammate reactions to Devers drama May 10, 2025

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What were some of Rafael Devers' teammates thinking when he was talking about his refusal to play first base?

MassLive's Christopher Smith was in the room asking Devers questions and he sets the scene.

Smith describes the relationship between Devers and Alex Cora through this feud, along with his complicated history with the media.

Is there a power struggle between Cora and Craig Breslow too?

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Hosts: Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun

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Tommy Kahnle’s wild 10 year ride & current Tigers run May 10, 2025

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Tigers reliever Tommy Kahnle just hit 10 years of Big League service time. We hit the highs with him and what he still wants to accomplish. He's also part of a very talented Detroit ballclub, which he didn't know much about before joining. Stick around for the flooding story :)

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Hosts: Cam Maybin, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun

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Devers Feud, D’backs-Dodgers is lit, Rockies = worst team ever? May 09, 2025

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The guys cover all angles of Rafael Devers' frustration towards Craig Breslow and the Red Sox front office. (Top of Show)

(15:43) Braves promote Luke Williams to The Show and DFA Eddie Rosario.

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(18:11) Times are tough in Colorado, and Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland broke down when asked about the club's struggles.

(28:14) Kyle Schwarber is an on-base machine.

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(30:22) The Dodgers are taxing their bullpen so far this season, and as evidenced by the D'backs win last night, the division isn't a foregone conclusion.

(38:44) The day/night home run splits in Sacramento are wild so far. Just wait until it gets hot.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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FairT: Derek Shelton fired, Surging Mariners, Betts bat concern May 09, 2025

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Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the red-hot Seattle Mariners, winners of 9-straight series. (Top of show)

(3:00) Plus, a look at Chicago Cubs reliever Ryan Pressly’s negative trend to start the season.

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(9:01) Ken spoke with Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts about his nagging concern offensively.

(14:58) The hosts react to breaking news during Grillin’ Ken - Pittsburgh Pirates fire manager Derek Shelton. They also take live questions about Sandy Alcantara's slow start, PCA or Jung Hoo Lee for the next decade and are the Tigers a World Series pick?

(24:56) The hosts also crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

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Kyle Stowers & Steven Matz join FT May 09, 2025

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Marlins rookie Kyle Stowers discusses his breakout season, which has included a walk-off grand slam vs. Mason Miller and the Athletics. Kyle also talks about finally getting a shot to play consistently in the Bigs and trash-talking Grayson Rodriguez when they were teammates. Plus, which statistics does he look at the most, and how has the new Marlins Front Office group helped him develop?

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Cardinals pitcher Steven Matz joins FT to talk about life in St. Louis, his transition between starting and relieving, and how veterans like him and Nolan Arenado are handling trade rumors. Matz also reminisces about his tenure with the Mets and growing up on Long Island.

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Hosts: Trevor May, AJ, EK, SB

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