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CEO Mark Shapiro, Max Scherzer and Shane Bieber @Blue Jays camp Mar 23, 2026

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Toronto President/CEO Mark Shapiro explains how front offices have evolved over the years and what he’s focusing on to make Toronto the best place to play.

(11:18) Max Scherzer makes the case for the World Baseball Classic starting later and why it means so much to the players. He also reflects on what led him to re-sign with the team and whether it was Toronto or bust.

(22:30) Shane Bieber reflects on his player option decision, his recovery from Tommy John surgery, and building relationships with his catchers.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Giants Spring Training report w/Susan Slusser + Mookie Betts works out with Yoshinobu Yamamoto Mar 22, 2026

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Susan Slusser of the SF Chronicle provides updates on Bryce Eldridge after he was sent down and what it means for other players on the team. She also recaps Logan Webb’s time in the WBC, Tony Vitello’s Spring Training drills, and Barry Bonds’ role as an analyst.

(19:46) Mookie Betts gave Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s interesting workout routine a try. It clearly works for Yamamoto—could it work for Mookie?

Hosts: Alanna Rizzo and Erik Kratz

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Orion Kerkering joins The Phillies Show: Talks New pitch and Game 4 of NLDS Mar 22, 2026

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Phillies right-hander Orion Kerkering joins Todd Zolecki and Jim Salisbury on The Phillies Show to discuss the heartbreaking end to Game 4 of the NLDS, new pitches he's working on this season, if he will be ready for Opening Day, and what everybody is like in the Phillies' bullpen.

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Kolten Wong on Cardinal Territory Mar 21, 2026

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Kolten Wong joins Jim Hayes on Cardinal Territory to talk about his time at Spring Training with the team. He also reacts to Team USA's loss to Italy, and speaks on what he's seen out of JJ Wetherholt in camp.

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Ken Rosenthal’s Inside Scoop + Ranking the best starting pitchers in baseball w/Andy McCullough Mar 21, 2026

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal joins FT with the Inside Scoop. He addresses whether Konnor Griffin is making the Opening Day roster, what’s next for the Braves following Jurickson Profar’s suspension, and the biggest Spring Training storylines.

(16:50) Things got heated in this conversation. Andy McCullough joins FT to break down his column on the best starting pitchers in baseball. He explains what defines an ace, debates whether pitchers like Logan Webb and Max Fried belong in that tier, and whether teams can have multiple #1 starters in their rotation.

Hosts: Alanna Rizzo and Erik Kratz

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Mets dugout pitch-calling experiment, Aaron Boone is not analytical? Grayson Rodriguez injury update Mar 20, 2026

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Happy Friday FT Fam! It's the first show fresh off an incredible Spring Training tour! (Top of the Show)

(01:07) The Mets have been experimenting with calling pitches from the dugout in Spring Training.

(13:56) Bo Bichette is embracing the New York spotlight. What are the expectations for him on his new team?

(24:43) Grayson Rodriguez is dealing with arm soreness and could be an IL candidate. Plus, did Gavin Lux shrink?!

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(30:47) Aaron Boone claims to be the least analytical manager in the AL East.

(33:55) Who does BetMGM have to lead MLB in RBIs?

(36:35) This is something you don’t see everyday. Marlins pitching prospect Aiden May wore sunglasses on the mound.

Hosts: Alanna Rizzo and Erik Kratz

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Don Mattingly & Brad Keller join FT @Phillies camp + Season Preview Mar 20, 2026

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Reliever Brad Keller is ready for his 1st season in Philly after returning from the WBC. He tells us all about pitching for Team USA and his thoughts on the idea of moving the tournament to later in the season.

(16:21) Phillies Season Preview: what specific additions and subtractions mean for this upcoming year, plus where the Phils shake out in the NL East.

(26:31) Phillies new bench coach and MLB legend Don Mattingly tells us about how he landed in Philly and what the Bo Bichette recruiting process was like.

(38:36) Who are the most bet players to hit 40+ home runs?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Joey Bart and new Bucco Ryan O’Hearn join FT @Pirates Camp Mar 20, 2026

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Pirates catcher Joey Bart stops by to chat with FT's catchers to reflect on his time with the Giants and what he's looking forward to this season in Pittsburgh. He also explains what it's like working with Paul Skenes.

(13:34) Ryan O'Hearn joins FT and talks to us about his transition to right field. Plus, he gives us insight on super prospect Konnor Griffin.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Alanna Rizzo

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Fair Territory: Trey Yesavage’s shoulder injury, Seiya Suzuki injury update, WBC review Mar 20, 2026

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo share their lasting images from the 2026 World Baseball Classic. (Top of show)

(8:35) The hosts delve into Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage beginning the upcoming season on the IL.

(10:22) The Cubs received “good news” on Seiya Suzuki’s prognosis.

(13:24) Ken and Alanna take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including positives of WBC participation, Ezequiel Tovar's stock rising and Konnor Griffin as an all-time prospect.

(20:07) Plus, the hosts crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

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Profar’s PED appeal resolution, Gerrit Cole’s ST appearance, WBC switching to midseason tourney? Mar 19, 2026

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BREAKING NEWS at the top. Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar's appeal was resolved. No change here. He will in fact serve a 162-game suspension after testing positive a second time for PEDs.

(17:50) Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage will begin the season on the IL with a right shoulder impingement.

(19:42) Is moving the World Baseball Classic to a midseason tournament a good idea? The consensus on FT is hell no. And how much money did the final two teams pull in?

(33:08) The Rockies play at 5,280 feet above sea level and have a new outlook on how to handle that.

(35:47) Gerrit Cole will not be ready for the start of the season for the Yanks, but he did pitch in a Spring Training game.

(42:40) Shohei Ohtani is projected to earn $125M in 2026, mostly from sponsors and memorabilia. Is any other athlete close to that?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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