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Fair Territory: Reds land Eugenio Suárez, Giants sign Luis Arráez Feb 02, 2026

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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal reacts to the one-year deals inked over the weekend: Eugenio Suárez returning to the Reds, and the Giants signing Luis Arráez. (Top of Show)

(5:30) The Red Sox send Jordan Hicks and David Sandlin to the White Sox. The Rafael Devers trade scoreboard (somehow) looks worse.

(11:18) Inside Dish unpacks the insurance issues wreaking havoc in the World Baseball Classic leadup.

(20:40) Grillin’ Ken answers your burning questions, including if the Red Sox could sign Framber Valdez, if the Rangers are done and will the Tigers make moves regardless of the Tarik Skubal arbitration hearing result.

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Dodgers 3B Max Muncy joins FT Feb 02, 2026

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Three-time World Series champion and Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy joins FT to discuss how the offseason is going and what he’s working on. He also talks about Shohei Ohtani’s communication style, the Kyle Tucker and Edwin Díaz signings, thoughts on Clayton Kershaw joining Team USA and and Dave Roberts’ desire to manage in the Olympics.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Tigers RP Kenley Jansen joins FT Feb 02, 2026

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As he approaches the 500 career saves milestone, new Tigers closer Kenley Jansen joins FT to confirm that he’ll be pitching for Team Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic. He discusses what the free agency process is like at this stage of his career, what his role will be with the Tigers and why he chose them. He also weighs in on whether he believes he’s a Hall of Famer.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Alanna Rizzo

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MVP & Cy Young Acceptance Speeches from Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal Feb 01, 2026

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NL MVP Shohei Ohtani's acceptance speech is first presented by Tom Verducci and then Shohei speaks!

(5:09) AL MVP Aaron Judge's acceptance speech is presented by Anthony Rizzo and then we hear from Judge.

(16:04) NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes delivers a powerful message after Doc Gooden introduces him.

(21:53) Tigers pitching coach Chris Fetter shares a really cool story about AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal before we hear from the back-to-back winner.

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Ryan O'Hearn & Jake Mangum join FT Feb 01, 2026

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He’s the first Pirate to sign a multi-year deal since 2016. New Pirates 1B/OF Ryan O’Hearn discusses what led him to choose Pittsburgh, Ben Cherington’s willingness to continue being aggressive, and his thoughts on new teammates, including Oneil Cruz and top prospect Konnor Griffin. Will Andrew McCutchen be back?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Alanna Rizzo

(18:15) Another new Bucco joins FT. After coming to Pittsburgh in the Brandon Lowe trade, Jake Mangum joins the show to discuss what he’s looking forward to with his new team, what he’s working on for the upcoming season, his first impressions of top prospect Konnor Griffin, and reflections on his time with the Rays.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Dodgers OF Alex Call joins FT Jan 31, 2026

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World Series champion Alex Call recaps winning the 2025 WS alongside some of the best players in the game. He tells stories about Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto and explains his transition from the Nationals midseason. Call also gives us some insight on his charity The Call for Freedom Project and what he's excited for at the 2026 Playmaker's Classic.

(21:30) Let's weigh the over/under win total for the Padres in 2026.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Ken Rosenthal’s Inside Scoop: SP market, Derek Falvey out in Minnesota, Red Sox trade looming? + Catcher framing metrics debate Jan 31, 2026

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What's with Derek Falvey and the Twins “mutually” agreeing to part ways with Spring Training around the corner? FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal joins us for the Inside Scoop and tell us what’s next for the Mariners, the Red Sox potentially in the mix for another trade, and the state of the starting pitcher market.

(08:46) With two former catchers on the show, we take a deep dive into the framing debate and which teams rated highly/poorly.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Alanna Rizzo

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Twins & Derek Falvey “mutually” agree to split, Jacob Wilson $70mil A's extension, Rangers W projection Jan 30, 2026

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The Twins have “mutually” agreed to part ways with President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey. Why so sudden?!

(9:38) Twins writer Dan Hayes of The Athletic joins the show to provide more insight into the situation in Minnesota involving owner Tom Pohlad and Derek Falvey.

(26:28) What are the BetMGM odds for the Rangers’ regular season win total?

(30:21) We clarify why insurance policies are preventing players from participating in the World Baseball Classic.

(34:01) The A’s have locked up another young star, signing Jacob Wilson to a contract extension.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Alanna Rizzo

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Mariners winter report w/Adam Jude Jan 30, 2026

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Mariners beat writer for The Seattle Times Adam Jude gives his thoughts on the team’s offseason so far and why reunion talks with Eugenio Suárez are stalled. He also discusses why Josh Naylor’s extension was such a huge deal and what’s in store for Cal Raleigh after a historic season.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Krat, Scott Braun

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Dodgers President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman joins DT Jan 30, 2026

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Alanna Rizzo, Clint Pasillas, and Katie Woo welcome Dodgers President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman to Dodgers Territory for an in-depth conversation on the state of the organization and how this roster continues to take shape.

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