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Ken Rosenthal on Profar's suspension, Crochet's new Red Sox deal, Braves danger, Torpedo aftermath Apr 02, 2025

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal reacts to the PED suspension for Jurickson Profar and how it impacts all involved parties.

Are torpedo bats even a big deal at all?

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Ken breaks down Garrett Crochet’s extension in Boston.

(18:00) FT continues after Ken with thoughts on the historically bad beginning to the season for Rafael Devers.

Hosts: Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun

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Profar gets popped, Crochet extension, Sacramento A’s opener, Winless clubs, Torpedo rage Apr 01, 2025

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Jurickson Profar got popped for PEDs and will be suspended for 80 games. Player host reaction in here to the news. (9:45)

(25:37) Thoughts on the Garrett Crochet extension with the Red Sox?

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(33:42) The first game in Sacramento ended with the Cubs crushing the A’s in their home opener and the A's had a few L's off the field too.

(41:58) Who are we more concerned about: Twins or Brewers?

Hosts: Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun

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New show alert! Snakes Territory: D-backs Look To TORPEDO Yankees After Split With Cubs Apr 01, 2025

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In the debut episode of Snakes Territory, hosts Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers break down the Diamondbacks' opening series split with the Chicago Cubs. They also talk Ryne Nelson's big moment, takeaways from the weekend, Zac Gallen's command struggles and more. Plus, the ST hosts preview the upcoming series with the red-hot Yankees, who are waiting in the Big Apple with their Torpedo Bats.

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Front Office Unfiltered w/Jim Bowden: Torpedos! Slumpy Devers, Sasaki’s Struggles, Soaring Padres Apr 01, 2025

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FT Resident GM Jim Bowden is back to give his front-office perspective on some of the biggest early-season storylines. The Yankees are experimenting with Torpedo Bats—is this kind of innovation normal around the league?

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Jim also reacts to the sizzling start for the Padres—are they a legit contender after an offseason filled with questions?

Rafael Devers is off to a horrid start. How much did Alex Bregman’s signing and the surrounding drama impact Devers?

Plus, Roki Sasaki struggled in his Dodger Stadium debut. Is he really ready for the Majors or do the Dodgers need to consider demoting him?

Jim also analyzes the Diamondbacks' new extensions for Brandon Pfaadt and Justin Martinez and breaks down rumors that the Red Sox are negotiating a deal for top prospect Kristian Campbell.

Hosts: Cam Maybin, Scott Braun, Erik Kratz

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Hammer Territory: Jurickson Profar suspended 80 games for PEDs Apr 01, 2025

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Hammer Territory reacts right away to the announcement that new Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar was slapped with an 80-game PED suspension.

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TORPEDO BATS, Dodgers/Padres heaters, Walkoff Marlins, D’Backs/Cubs Mar 31, 2025

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The Yankees had an offensive explosion of a first weekend and all of the rage was the Torpedo Bats. Is this new bat design an innovative edge or old news already?

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(18:06) Believe it or not, the Pirates and Marlins played one of the more exciting series of the weekend. Do we buy into any possible Marlins magic and how important is it for the Pirates to avoid a slow start?

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(21:46) The Dodgers stayed perfect with a sweep of the Tigers, but despite the losses, Detroit showed promising signs against an elite opponent. Should Tigers fans remain optimistic? Elsewhere, the Diamondbacks locked up young pitcher Brandon Pfaadt with a contract extension after splitting an exciting series against the Cubs.

(30:58) Max Scherzer’s on the shelf with a concerning issue. The Orioles’ outfield depth is being tested early with Colton Cowser landing on the IL, and the Rangers suffered another setback with third baseman Josh Jung.

Hosts: Cameron Maybin, Scott Braun, Erik Kratz

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FairT - Torpedo bats = ALL the rage, Braves fatal flaw Mar 31, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal sets the record straight: the Torpedo bats are perfectly legal, and other teams besides the Yankees are using them.

(4:42) Star power was on full display over the weekend. Aaron Judge, Mookie Betts and Juan Soto already etched signature 2025 moments.

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(8:59) Rafael Devers starts 2025 with a historic low: 0-16 with 12 Ks. Will the Red Sox star climb out of his early season slump?

(10:41) Inside Dish recalls the Toronto Blue Jays record-setting 10 home run game in 1987.

(19:33) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if Judge is the game's greatest RHH ever, any concerns with the D'Backs opening series against the Cubs, which contender has a fatal flaw, and would Ken buy a Angels-White Sox opening weekend t-shirt?

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Hot Sheet: AL East Top Prospects Mar 31, 2025

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The experts at Baseball America wrap up their top prospect profiles with the American League East.

JJ Cooper, Geoff Pontes, Carlos Collazo, Ben Badler and Scott Braun start with Orioles top prospect Samuel Basallo. His monster power is already on display, but which position does the catching prospect fit within the Big League lineup? (Top of show)

(9:01) The hosts discuss if the streaky hitting of Rays top prospect Carson Williams will keep up with his elite glove at the Big League level.

(17:45) Blue Jays top prospect Ricky Tiedemann still has ample potential despite his injury setbacks.

(26:07) Yankees top prospect Jasson Domínguez is a switch-hitting outfielder, and maybe an ideal fit atop the Yankees lineup.

(33:29) The gap between Red Sox top prospect Roman Anthony and Kristian Campbell isn't wide, and Anthony has the tools to excel when called up to The Show.

Hot Sheet airs weekly at 3:30 ET Monday on the Baseball America YouTube channel. Get yourself a BA subscription at BaseballAmerica.com

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MLB starting rotation rankings debate, Commish likes A’s > Rays Mar 30, 2025

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Jim Bowden just released his starting rotation rankings and we sort through what we like and don’t agree with. Are the Mariners and Pirates underrated? What about the Cubs getting unfairly dismissed? Plus, reaction to Rob Manfred’s latest comments on the Rays stadium situation and why he’s tougher on Tampa than the A’s.

Hosts: Toddfather, Kratz, Danny Graves, Braun

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Hot Sheet: AL Central Top Prospects Mar 30, 2025

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Baseball America's JJ Cooper, Geoff Pontes, Ben Badler and Carlos Collazo join Scott Braun to profile the top prospect from each AL Central team.

Guardians top prospect Travis Bazzana is continuing to improve and could reach the big leagues by season's end. (Top of show)

(9:09) White Sox top prospect Noah Schultz reminds evaluators of a Hall of Fame lefty, and as JJ explains, it's time to get him ready for a Big League workload.

(19:53) Tigers top prospect Jackson Jobe's otherworldly pitch mix makes him a future ace in the big leagues.

(28:42) The 2023 draft lottery vaulted the Twins to 5th, paving the way for top prospect Walker Jenkins to impact the Twin Cities for years to come.

(37:30) Royals top prospect Jac Caglianone's mammoth power already rivals that of baseball's biggest mashers.

Hot Sheet airs weekly at 3:30 ET Monday on the Baseball America YouTube channel. Get yourself a BA subscription at BaseballAmerica.com

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