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Tim Kurkjian Unfiltered: Season predictions and Opening Day memories + 1B/3B Coaches fear new rule Mar 26, 2026

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Welcome to the FT family, Tim Kurkjian! One of the game’s legendary storytellers joins FT to relive his favorite Opening Day memories, highlight teams to watch, and share his season predictions and awards.

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(18:58) First and third base coaches are fearing for their safety with the new “stay in the box” rule.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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MLB is SO back! Season predictions, PCA contract details Mar 25, 2026

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Happy Opening Night FT fam! (Top of Show) Baseball the way it should be covered all season long.

(01:46) The details of Pete Crow-Armstrong’s contract extension have been revealed.

(15:11) More details have emerged regarding Cristopher Sánchez's extension.

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(19:10) This was classic Pat Murphy when telling Brandon Sproat he made the Opening Day roster.

(21:54) The FT Crew drops their season predictions.

(32:14) The Giants have ended a 19-year streak of having a different Opening Day starting left fielder.

(33:37) REMINDER: We are back to our normal 1-3 ET time starting Thursday!

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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MLB power rankings update + Cardinals SP Dustin May joins FT Mar 25, 2026

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The Foul Territory crew dissected MLB power rankings from CBS Sports with some likes and dislikes.

(14:58) New Cardinals pitcher Dustin May joined the show and talked about feeling healthy for the first time in years, JJ Wetherholt's call to the Bigs, and why he decided to sign with the Cardinals. He also discussed the arsenal he's going to use this season, how he found out he was traded last season, and when he will get his 2025 World Series ring.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Keith Law talks breakout candidates, Kevin McGonigle’s call-up, Konnor Griffin & Dylan Crews sent down Mar 25, 2026

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Keith Law was a guest on FT and got into his latest article on potential breakout players, including Jac Caglianone, Evan Carter and Shane Baz. He also shared his thoughts on Kevin McGonigle making the Tigers, Dylan Crews' struggles and demotion, and the Pirates' decision to send Konnor Griffin to the minors.

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(19:54) The FT crew discussed Griffin after there was a report that the Pirates offered him an extension. If the 19-year-old shortstop had taken the extension, would he still have been sent down?

(21:40) BetMGM has the numbers for the NL division winners and other than the NL West, what are the most intriguing storylines in the other divisions?

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Ken Rosenthal joins FT: Braves SP injury chaos, Cubs extend Pete Crow-Armstrong + Roki Sasaki’s flub Mar 24, 2026

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Real baseball starts Wednesday. Let us rejoice. The Giants and Yankees are getting a standalone Opening Day. Is this cool?

(02:45) Ken Rosenthal joins the FT crew to talk about Pete Crow-Armstrong's extension, Spencer Strider's injury impacting Atlanta, and promotions like Carson Benge and Kevin McGonigle.

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(21:04) We don't know the full details of Crow-Armstrong's deal yet but it just makes sense for the Cubs to do this. We explain why.

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(33:19) Roki Sasaki hasn't looked good this spring and is set to start the year in the LA rotation. What should the Dodgers do?

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(40:38) Hyeseong Kim is going to start the year in the minor leagues because the Dodgers want him to get consistent at-bats. Does he regret signing with LA?

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Boom or Bust Players for 2026 + Injury Expert Will Carroll talks Strider, Yesavage & Stowers IL stints Mar 24, 2026

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FanGraphs Senior writer Dan Szymborski drops info on his column calling out boom or bust players for 2026. Plus, who does he have winning the AL Central?

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(12:27) Injury Territory host Will Carroll joins FT to analyze the injuries for Spencer Strider, Trey Yesavage, and Kyle Stowers. He also details Max Scherzer’s piano-playing rehab for his thumb.

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Phillies Season Preview w/Ruben Amaro: Cristopher Sánchez deal details, Painter on Opening Day roster Mar 24, 2026

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The Phillies Show co-host Ruben Amaro Jr. joins FT to discuss Andrew Painter making the Opening Day roster, Cristopher Sánchez’s extension, the potential of Justin Crawford, and whether the Phillies can run it back.

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(21:18) Let’s talk BetMGM odds for AL Division winners.

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Bucs option Konnor Griffin, Contract extensions for John Schneider, Ross Atkins & Cristopher Sánchez Mar 23, 2026

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A few extensions to note: The Blue Jays locked up John Schneider and Ross Atkins, while the Phillies extended Cristopher Sánchez. (Top of Show)

(17:14) With Opening Day approaching, multiple players, including Konnor Griffin, have been optioned to Triple-A. Any other surprising names?

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(27:03) Jasson Domínguez nearly got his head taken off in a Yankees Spring Training game.

(31:39) Randy Arozarena issued a statement on the situation with Cal Raleigh in the WBC.

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(34:25) Very scary situation: Carlos Correa and his son nearly drowned in a Minnesota lake last summer.

(37:42) Big week for Andrew Painter. He makes the Opening Day roster and gets engaged!

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Fair Territory: Pirates option Konnor Griffin, Cristopher Sánchez extension, Max Scherzer thumb rehab Mar 23, 2026

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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal discusses why the Phillies chose to extend Cristopher Sánchez. (Top of show)

(4:18) Pirates phenom Konnor Griffin headlines a talented group optioned to Triple-A.

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(10:07) Ken is high on the Marlins, but they'll need to start the year without 2025 All-Star Kyle Stowers.

(12:06) Inside Dish explores Ken's recent article about Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer thumb rehab.

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(19:29) Grillin' Ken answers questions, including Opening Day memories, a pitching matchup to eye this coming weekend, and if there are executives and managers already on the hot seat.

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Giants OF Drew Gilbert joins Splash Hit Territory + Astros OF Jake Meyers joins Crush City Territory Mar 23, 2026

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FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser welcome Drew Gilbert on Splash Hit Territory from Scottsdale Stadium. He discusses his relationship with manager Tony Vitello, Matt Chapman's interactions in the dugout, and provides updates on his shoulder injury.

(13:23) Astros center fielder Jake Meyers joins Tyler Stafford and Chandler Rome on Crush City Territory. He talks about his offensive breakthrough in 2025, what he hopes to improve upon in 2026, the art of defending in center field, his impressions of Cam Smith and how he handles trade rumors.

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