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Phillies & Twins trade plans Aug 01, 2026

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What will Philly do to boost their club? The Athletic's Matt Gelb lays out their trade deadline plans.

Matt also dives into the details behind Bryce Harper's comments toward the front office, and the chances of Dave Dombrowski getting an extension.

(14:38) Twin Cities Territory host Dan Hayes breaks down the A.J. Minter trade and how this is out of the norm for the Twins.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Ken Rosenthal’s latest Tarik Skubal report & Trade Deadline updates Aug 01, 2026

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal has the latest Tarik Skubal updates as the trade deadline gets closer. Will teams be willing to pay the hefty price to get him?

Ken also gets into Hunter Greene's situation, buyer/seller scenarios for many teams, and the catching market.

(13:52) We make some trade predictions with the help of our friends at Out Of The Park Baseball 27!

(28:05) Let's give our final trade deadline thoughts before Monday. Watch it all go down on the FT Trade Deadline Special on YouTube at 1PM ET on Monday!

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Trade Deadline Rumors, Twins acquire A.J. Minter, Casey Mize/Freddy Peralta scratched from starts Jul 31, 2026

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It's trade deadline weekend! Who does the FT fam want to see their team trade for? (Top of Show)

(04:15) The Mets fire sale has begun. They traded A.J. Minter to the Twins. How will this impact the Twins moving forward? Who's the next Mets player to get dealt?

(16:02) Tigers starter Casey Mize was scratched from his Friday start as Detroit weighs its options.

(18:47) Reds starter Hunter Greene's name has come up as one to watch ahead of the Trade Deadline. Will the Reds actually pull it off?

(26:01) What will the Mariners do at the trade deadline?

(31:10) Could the Pirates find value in Yankees reliever Camilo Doval?

(36:04) These weekend games will be must-watch with trades expected to happen.

(43:08) Let's break down Ken Rosenthal's report on whether the Brewers are willing to take on Tarik Skubal's salary if they acquire him.

(46:17) First Mize, then Freddy. Freddy Peralta has been scratched from his start today amid looming interest from teams.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Trade Deadline wish lists for Yankees and Mets w/Jorge Castillo Jul 31, 2026

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ESPN's Jorge Castillo lays out the ideal trade deadline plan for the Yankees. How much does Aaron Judge's injury impact their decisions? Could they look to trade some of their starting pitching depth?

(10:30) Jorge then lays out the ideal trade deadline plan for the Mets. Who are the most valuable pieces that they can deal? Could Bo Bichette actually be on the move?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Jim Duquette talks Tarik Skubal landing spots, Mets deadline fire sale, Bryce Harper’s plea for help Jul 31, 2026

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Former MLB GM Jim Duquette breaks down where he thinks Tarik Skubal ends up. How would he have handled the Tigers' situation from the GM chair? Is it unfair if the Dodgers land him?

Duq also weighs in on Bryce Harper's plea for help, how the Mets should approach the deadline, and under-the-radar names to watch.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Fair Territory: Skubal trade talk update, Trade Deadline Buyers & Sellers, Harper's front office beef? Jul 31, 2026

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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal discusses the latest trade deadline developments, including whether the Tigers will ultimately move Tarik Skubal and which contenders are best positioned to land the reigning AL Cy Young winner. (Top Of Show)

(9:55) Inside Dish explores how the Phillies, Mariners, Dodgers, and Padres could approach the deadline, plus which teams still on the fence should buy or sell before Monday's deadline.

(23:00) Grillin' Ken answers more deadline questions from the live chat!

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Trade Deadline ambition rankings, Rangers acquire O’Hoppe & Silseth, Skubal’s final start as a Tiger? Jul 30, 2026

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The Tigers gave Tarik Skubal a standing ovation after what could have been his final start in Detroit. (Top of Show) Should the Tigers trade other short-term pieces too?

(5:56) The Angels shipped catcher Logan O'Hoppe and right-hander Chase Silseth to the Rangers, then Texas immediately optioned O'Hoppe to Triple-A. We break down the deal and what it means moving forward.

(16:59) Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz has finally been activated off the IL, while Twins superstar Byron Buxton is headed back to the injured list with a hip impingement.

(21:26) Let's dig into The Athletic's article on what each team's trade deadline activity says about its ambitions for 2026. What tier does your team fall in?

(43:52) Why did Yankees catcher Ali Sánchez try to pick off Munetaka Murakami at third? The mistake was costly.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Bob Nightengale's Trade Deadline Intel: Skubal's next stop, Mason Miller trade odds + Braves-Jays rift? Jul 30, 2026

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FT Insider Bob Nightengale tells us where he expects Tarik Skubal to land next week and who the real suitors are. He touches on Mason Miller’s trade odds, an Aaron Judge health update, and his pick for the next Mets manager.

(23:59) The Braves have interest in some pieces the Blue Jays have, but Alex Anthopoulos' history with the organization could make things a little tricky.

(33:43) Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left Tuesday night's game early with hamstring tightness. A brutal blow for a Blue Jays team already dealing with a World Series hangover.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Jim Bowden's Front Office Unfiltered: Deadline Buyers & Sellers, Harper’s message & Mattingly’s reply Jul 30, 2026

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We ask FT Resident GM Jim Bowden about the Blue Jays' trade deadline mindset and whether Jeff Hoffman ends up in a package. He also digs into the psychology of trading a beloved player, the Brewers' shot at Tarik Skubal, and Bryce Harper's blunt comments about the Phillies, along with Don Mattingly's pointed response.

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Bryce Harper wants help, Red Sox lose Mead, Ohtani pitching update, Giants IL mess, Rays want Neto? Jul 29, 2026

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The waiting is over. Teams are officially calling for Tarik Skubal. (Top of show) Our question of the day is related to this.

(6:26) Bryce Harper made some blunt comments about the state of the Phillies' lineup, and Don Mattingly didn't hold back in his response.

(18:57) Curtis Mead's wrist fracture is going to sideline him for an extended stretch. This comes after being traded to the Red Sox and not even playing a full game there. How does Boston pivot?

(24:02) Zach Neto is drawing interest from the Rays. Will Arte Moreno be willing to trade him?

(31:09) Shohei Ohtani still isn't at 100%, and it sounds like we could be looking at extended time away from the mound.

(37:19) The Giants are suddenly banged up all over the diamond. Plus, what's the real interest level on Willy Adames?

(45:26) There was a scary collision between Alek Thomas and the mascot of the Triple-A River Cats this weekend.

(46:46) Pete Alonso and Dean Kremer had an exchange that made headlines.

(48:03) An umpire missed Xander Bogaerts' challenge because he was too busy looking into the Padres dugout.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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