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Joel Sherman’s surprising key to Mets offseason + Deesha Thosar’s offseason report on the NY teams Jan 27, 2026

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FOX Sports reporter Deesha Thosar joins FT and recaps the BBWAA Awards Gala from Saturday night. She also chats Mets and Yankees offseason moves and how they will impact their 2026 campaigns.

(19:55) NY Post columnist Joel Sherman joins us from the BBWAA Awards Gala with instant thoughts on the speakers and then a deep dive into how the Mets desperately wanted to trade Brandon Nimmo.

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Giants sign Harrison Bader, Guardians/José Ramírez extension, Cutch vs Pirates, Yu Darvish calling it? Jan 26, 2026

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Happy Monday! Check out our BBWAA Awards Gala livestream on the FT YouTube channel to see exclusive coverage of acceptance speeches from legends like Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani.

(2:24) José Ramírez just signed a big extension with the Guardians. Is he the most underrated player in the game?

(11:07) BREAKING NEWS while FT Resident GM Jim Bowden was on the show with us: Harrison Bader signs a 2-year deal with the Giants.

(26:38) Andrew McCutchen is letting the world know about the slow signing process and not holding back. Where do the Pirates stand with their longtime franchise player?

(40:23) Is Yu Darvish close to retiring with a lot of money left on the table?

(45:04) Craig Kimbrel signed a minor league deal with the Mets.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Fair Territory: José Ramírez contract extension, Market update, Yu Darvish retiring? SF needs Jan 26, 2026

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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Guardians inking superstar José Ramírez through his age 40 season with a contract extension. (Top of Show)

(2:41) Yu Darvish and the Padres are discussing the veteran's future with the club.

(5:24) The Giants reportedly swung and missed pursuing Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams. What’s next for SF?

(9:51) Inside Dish unpacks Ken’s latest piece on Angels hitting coach Brady Anderson.

Ken takes your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including Zac Gallen/Framber Valdez updates, if Elly De La Cruz could be a billion-dollar player, Pirates and Eugenio Suárez latest, if the Marlins will trade Sandy Alcantara and if the Cubs are better than the Reds on paper.

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Cedric Mullins joins FT + Ryan O'Hearn joins Bucco Territory Jan 26, 2026

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Earlier this offseason, the Rays signed Cedric Mullins. He joined FT to discuss his return to the AL East, his career with the Orioles, his stop with the Mets and what he’s most looking forward to in Tampa Bay.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

(12:23) Bucco Territory hosts Josh Harrison, Noah Hiles and Platinum Key interview the most recent Pirates free agent acquisition, Ryan O'Hearn.

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Bud Black joins Friar Territory Jan 25, 2026

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The former Padres manager joins Marty Caswell and Kyle Glaser on Friar Territory to discuss why he decided to return to the organization, the status of his relationship with A.J. Preller, and the impact he can make with new manager Craig Stammen as a pitcher making the transition to leading the dugout.

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Mets manager Carlos Mendoza joins FT + Bo Bichette drama in Toronto? Jan 25, 2026

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After a crazy week of additions, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza jumps on to take us inside all of the moves and how he plans to line up the new roster. He also tells us what it was like losing key players like Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz in free agency, as well as members of his coaching staff.

(26:17) Did Bo Bichette have a strained relationship with the front office in Toronto? We discuss Whit Merrifield’s comments about the new Mets third baseman.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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What MacKenzie Gore can bring to the Rangers and the trade aftermath for the Washington Nationals Jan 24, 2026

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Will MacKenzie Gore take his game to another level with the Rangers? Washington Post Nationals writer Spencer Nusbaum watched every start and then we talk about the state of the Nationals. Who might get traded out of D.C. next?

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Ken Rosenthal's Inside Scoop: MacKenzie Gore trade, Freddy Peralta deal, Framber & Scherzer thoughts Jan 24, 2026

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal has more intel on the MacKenzie Gore add for the Rangers. We look at the deal from both sides. Ken provides the latest on the Freddy Peralta deal to the Mets, the uncertainty surrounding local TV revenue, and the state of the market for starters like Framber Valdez and Max Scherzer.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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White Sox sign Seranthony Domínguez, Rangers acquire MacKenzie Gore, Beltrán speaks about 2017 scandal Jan 23, 2026

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Reminder at the top about the huge event we'll be streaming Saturday. More info below.

(03:53) Let's size up the details of this MacKenzie Gore trade for the Rangers and then Baseball America's JJ Cooper breaks down the prospects the Nationals received in return.

(14:39) Reliever Seranthony Domínguez signed with the White Sox during the show. Thoughts?

(26:48) Carlos Beltrán spoke about the 2017 Astros cheating scandal. Former Yankees player Todd and Erik weigh in on his comments.

(45:36) More info about our BIG weekend covering the biggest night in baseball awards.

Watch Ohtani, Judge and more superstars accepting their big awards Saturday night 6:30p ET on the FT YouTube channel!

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Brent Rooker weighs in on MLB salary cap and signing deadline push Jan 23, 2026

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A's All-Star Brent Rooker tells us about the big happenings with his club and then we get to the offseason drama, including the salary cap and signing deadline debate.

(24:39) Do you want the over or under on the Red Sox regular season wins at 87.5?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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