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Kansas City Royals team preview with Jaylon Thompson Feb 13, 2025

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KC Star reporter Jaylon Thompson takes us through the storylines for the Royals, including their Jonathan India addition to boost the lineup.

Also covered: Is Jac Caglianone debuting this year? Enough outfield help in place? Bobby Witt Jr. MVP season on the horizon?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Pittsburgh Pirates team Preview Feb 13, 2025

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Can the Pirates finally turn potential into results? Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins FT to break down Pittsburgh’s 2025 outlook.

Paul Skenes is expected to pitch without restrictions and take on a bigger clubhouse leadership role.

Even with Skenes and Jared Jones penciled in the Opening Day rotation, the Pirates still expect top pitching prospects to contribute in 2025.

Instead of spending money, the team must rely on better health and production from multiple position players for the team to be competitive.

Noah also dives into David Bednar’s rough 2024 and owner Bob Nutting's pathetic lack of spending.

Hosts: AJ, SB, EK

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Anthony Rendon out long-term, BIG spring q's, Other injury updates Feb 12, 2025

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With spring training starting, we tackle the biggest storylines heading into 2025. Can the Rangers bounce back and finally dethrone the Astros in the AL West? What kind of impact will a healthy Jung Hoo Lee have on the Giants’ postseason push? (4:05)

(12:18) And with Juan Soto now in Queens, how does his arrival shift the power dynamic between the Mets and Yankees in New York?

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(23:52) A.J. and Kratz react to the breaking news that hip surgery will sideline Anthony Rendon “long-term” and it might be time to cut him. Where does his contract rank among the worst of all time?

(33:11) Also, the injury bug has bitten more Dodgers pitchers, and key offseason additions for the Tigers and Pirates are already banged up. How much will these early injuries impact their seasons?

Hosts: AJ, EK, SB

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Michael Massey's CRAZY George Brett story Feb 12, 2025

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Why did Michael Massey’s dad challenge George Brett to a fight? The Kansas City Royals slugger recounted that hilarious story, reminisced about his love for the 2005 White Sox and shared his excitement for the new winning culture in Kansas City.

Will Massey be spending some time in the outfield this season in KC?

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D'Backs Manager Torey Lovullo joins FT: Burnes splash, Monty's revenge Feb 12, 2025

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Quick myth about player duffle bags bag debunked before we get to (02:52) Arizona skipper Torey Lovullo for a chat before spring training fires up.

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(08:14) AJ's Papi story revealed to Lovullo during his Red Sox days.

(09:20) A look back at last year's Diamondbacks run that fell just short of the postseason.

(10:59) Corbin Burnes even shoves on the phone!

(12:55) D'Backs feeling the heat this season?

(14:22) Torey on owner Ken Kendrick's Jordan Montgomery bust signing comments.

(18:25) How much did missing spring training affect Monty? We also get to the Naylor for Walker swap at 1st base.

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

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BP PECOTA projections breakdown, Andrew Friedman's 2-way player edge Feb 12, 2025

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Baseball Prospectus Editor-in-Chief Craig Goldstein explains the science behind the notorious PECOTA projections!

(01:00) Craig discusses fan reactions to the projections.

(02:00) PECOTA misses.

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(07:22) How does run differential factor into the projections?

(10:00) Why do the projections for the AL Central and AL West look the way they do?

(13:00) How do injuries and current free agents swing projections?

(19:24) Should teams use these projections as a baseline?

(25:56) Dodgers POBO Andrew Friedman commented on the advantage of the two-way player rules.

(29:48) Who will the Dodgers option out to start the season?

(37:30) Kike Hernandez has BIG leadership energy.

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

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Angels ink Kenley Jansen, Boone replies to LA, Cubs talking to Turner? Feb 11, 2025

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Good debate off the top with AJ v. SB on the Angels signing Kenley Jansen. Let's weigh the pros and cons. (3:25)

(15:51) What are some alternatives for the Cubs if Alex Bregman signs elsewhere? Apparently Justin Turner is an option.

(30:26) Yanks manager Aaron Boone tastefully blasted the Dodgers for their World Series trash talk.

(35:43) Kershaw is going back to the Dodgers on another one-year deal.

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

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Andrew Friedman joins Dodgers Territory Feb 11, 2025

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Dodgers President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman joins the show to unpack a busy offseason! (9:13)

The Dodgers checked off nearly every item on their offseason wish list— Friedman explains just how rare that is. (12:26) 

Shohei Ohtani’s designation as a “two-way player” provides a significant roster-building advantage. Friedman reveals how this factor played into their pitch to Roki Sasaki. (18:50)

He may still technically be a free agent, but No. 22 will always have a spot in the Dodgers clubhouse if he wants it. (23:09)

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Kiké Hernández is heading back to Los Angeles! The versatile fan favorite has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal to rejoin the Dodgers, adding depth and energy to the roster.

DT hosts Alanna Rizzo and Clint Pasillas break down Kiké’s highly anticipated return, discussing how his presence could be crucial to the team’s pursuit of another championship. (0:56)

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Lance Lynn's free agent journey, Reliever role talks, Uniforms fixed! Feb 11, 2025

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Is Lance Lynn the next dominant closer—or is he sticking in the rotation? The veteran free agent pitcher joins FT to talk about his offseason, the teams eyeing him as a bullpen weapon and how he’s staying sharp while waiting for the right deal.

Lance also shares insight into how managers shape a team’s culture and gives his candid thoughts on Dave Roberts amid his contract negotiations with the Dodgers.

How about those uniforms getting all fixed aka back to normal??

Hosts: Scott Braun, AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz

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FairT: Top Spring Training Storylines - ABS, Tito returns, Dodgers rotation, Vlad Jr. extension talks Feb 11, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal unpacks his biggest Spring Training storylines, including implementing ABS in the big-league game, Terry Francona's return with the Reds, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. extension talks and how the Dodgers will assemble their rotation. (00:00)

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(9:38) Inside Dish looks back at Ken's first spring covering the 1987 Baltimore Orioles. True story: he started covering baseball without knowing how to calculate ERA!

(16:32) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if the Braves will sign another pitcher, when Albert Pujols will be a major league manager & will Alex Bregman sign this week??

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