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Tarik Skubal & AJ Hinch on FT in NYC Feb 02, 2025

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AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal swings by FT after his acceptance speech at the BBWAA Awards event and then Tigers manager AJ Hinch talks with us about Skubal's unique dominant mentality.

Hosts: Ken Rosenthal, AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Ken Rosenthal’s weekend update: Scherzer’s Jays journey, M’s add back Polanco. Giants plans, Lynn for closer? Feb 02, 2025

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal discusses the possibility of Lance Lynn moving to a closer role.

The Rays added Ha-Seong Kim. Will he help them make a surprise push to then postseason!

What does the situation look like for the Blue Jays and are the playoffs a realistic goal for this team?

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Trevor May, Scott Braun

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A’s team preview w/Melissa Lockard Feb 01, 2025

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Are the A’s a sleeper playoff contender? The Athletic’s Melissa Lockard details why the club started spending this offseason.

How will the A’s and the rest of the league adapt to playing in a minor league park?

ATH locked down Brent Rooker with a deal that makes sense for both sides.

What are the odds ATH actually ends up in Vegas?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun, Erik Kratz

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Grayson Rodriguez on Camden Yards shrinking, Dodgers shop til drop? Feb 01, 2025

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How will Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez adjust to the new left-field dimensions at Camden Yards?

Grayson also shares his thoughts on former teammate Corbin Burnes departing Baltimore for a mega free-agent contract and whether it makes him think about his own future.

With Valentine’s Day coming up, Grayson talks about blending baseball with his marriage.

We also ask the classic jk question…why even play out the season when the Dodgers already won the offseason????

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FairT: Hal's money comments, Rays ink Kim, Royals sign Estevez, Reds moves Feb 01, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal & guest host Hannah Keyser address including the Reds going for Luis Robert Jr. but coming up empty. Do they like their other recent additions? (Top of show)

(5:43) Look at the Kansas City Royals stacking up their bullpen with this Carlos Estevez deal.

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(14:09) Ken and Hannah answer your live Grillin' Ken questions.

(23:38) Plus, they react to Hal Steinbrenner’s recent comments and crown their Dudes & Dorks of the Week.

Also covered: How does Ha-Seong Kim fit on the Rays? The Orioles made moves but their offseason still seems lackluster.

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Scherzer's a Blue Jay, Dylan Cease trade rumors, M's sign back Polanco Jan 31, 2025

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Trevor May joins the FT party today! Will Max Scherzer be the best of the $15mil offseason signings and how do we grade Toronto's offseason now? (Top of show)

(13:19) Jorge Polanco returns to the Mariners. Why did he choose a ballpark that was haunting him?

(30:13) Dylan Cease could decide a division! Where could he end up?

(46:11) Alex Bregman is rumored to have a mystery offer. Let's speculate, shall we?

Hosts: Trevor May,Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Jim Bowden details Luis Robert trade talks, Alonso negotiations, Collusion speculation, Padres situation, Mariners budgeting Jan 31, 2025

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Where are we at with the Pete Alonso conversations and will the path still lead back to the Mets? (00:32) Former General Manager and current CBS Sports Insider Jim Bowden talks about the staring contest between Steve Cohen and Scott Boras.

(5:15) Are the Padres going to trade a starting pitcher before spring training and why do they have to do that?

(8:00) Is there a Luis Robert trade coming up in spring training too?

(12:35) Is Jerry Dipoto doing a good job with the Mariners these days?

(15:35) Jim breaks down the state of collusion in MLB free agency.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Chris Sale & Sean Manaea on FT in NYC Jan 31, 2025

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NL Cy Young winner Chris Sale tells us about the appreciation he has for his journey back to the top of the pitching world. The Braves starter takes us through his low points that led to this moment at the BBWAA Awards.

Mets starter Sean Manaea gives love to Sale for inspiring the delivery that set his career to new heights. Also, Sean works out with Pete Alonso in Tampa. Status check?

Hosts: Ken, AJ, Kratz, Braun

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Royals sign Carlos Estevez, Active Reds, Pressly/Astros tension, Tigers adding Jan 30, 2025

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The reliever market floodgates are open! How money is the backend of that KC bullpen with their Carlos Estevez signing? (1:14)

(15:50) What can be taken from the fact that Ryan Pressley had a “fractured” relationship with the Astros after getting demoted from the closer role last year?

(24:20) Who can the Tigers target next to add to their bullpen and lineup?

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(31:48) Toddfather explains why the Blue Jays are missing out on so many of their free agent targets.

(36:55) Musings on the NL Central and A’s stadium drama in Sacramento in here too.

(44:23) NBA commish Adam Silver says he can learn a thing or two from MLB's pace of play changes. Thoughts?!

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Barry Bonds talks Ohtani, Today's game, Art of hitting Jan 30, 2025

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A rare conversation with Barry Bonds on FT in NYC from this past weekend's BBWAA Awards.

What does he think of Shohei Ohtani's game and today's hitters?

Hosts: SB, AJ, EK, Ken