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Ken Rosenthal’s Inside Scoop: Bo’s Phillies meeting, Cards-D’backs Arenado trade, Kyle Tucker's market Jan 14, 2026

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal provides updates on the Nolan Arenado trade details and what it means for the Cardinals and the Diamondbacks.

Ken also provides updates on Kyle Tucker’s market and when he expects him to sign.

(13:05) Ken and the FT crew recap Bo Bichette’s meeting with the Phillies and discuss what it means for J.T. Realmuto and other players, including Alec Bohm.

(28:24) After falling one win away from the World Series last year, the crew looks at the BetMGM odds for the Mariners’ regular-season win total this year.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun, Erik Kratz

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Nolan Arenado traded to D’backs, Kyle Tucker's $50mil AAV Mets offer, Yankees-Bellinger talks continue Jan 13, 2026

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BREAKING NEWS at the top of the show: Nolan Arenado has been traded to the Diamondbacks. Let’s break down the details of the deal. Did Chaim Bloom make the right move?

(13:42) According to Fansided and FT Insider Robert Murray, the Mets have a big AAV offer on the table for Kyle Tucker.

(24:16) Jon Heyman has reported that the Yankees and Cody Bellinger's camp are still in contract talks. What could the deal look like?

(27:48) The Giants are aggressively pursuing a second baseman, according to Jeff Passan. An addition like Brendan Donovan or Nico Hoerner could make their infield among the best in the league.

(31:11) The Marlins have posted an opening for a Minor League manager. Is AJ a legitimate candidate?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Mets RP Luke Weaver joins FT Jan 13, 2026

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The New York Mets have made a few new additions to their bullpen this season. Luke Weaver is one of them and he talked about what led him to sign with the team, his time with the Yankees, Cody Bellinger’s market, and his impressive 2024 season.

Host: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Jonathan Papelbon on Red Sox fallout w/Bregman, Pivot to Bo Bichette? Jan 13, 2026

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6x All-Star Jonathan Papelbon weighs in on Alex Bregman’s departure, what went wrong with Boston’s approach, and why Red Sox fans should be frustrated right now. Now that a clubhouse leader like Bregman is gone, what’s next for this team?

(21:47) What are the BetMGM odds for the home run leader next season?

Host: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Cubs land Bregman, Bellinger done w/ Yankees? Max Kepler's PED suspension, Freeman withdraws from WBC Jan 12, 2026

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(1:50) The Cubs really did it. They signed Alex Bregman. What does this mean for Matt Shaw and Nico Hoerner, and does it make Chicago the favorites in the NL Central? We also hit the Red Sox fallout from the signing and there's more to come in our next episode with Papelbon.

Check out North Side Territory and Monster Territory for more aftermath from this deal!

(15:37) Are the Yankees prepared to head into next season without Cody Bellinger? We dive into the report from Buster Olney.

(23:01) Freddie Freeman has officially withdrawn from Team Canada for the World Baseball Classic.

(25:31) Let’s run through some signings from the weekend.

(33:02) Free agent outfielder Max Kepler has been suspended for 80 games, and AJ & Kratz uncover what it’s like to go through PED testing.

(54:02) AJ tells a story about seeing a 'Stranger Things' actor at the Chicago Bears game from the weekend.

Host: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Fair Territory: Alex Bregman to Cubs, Latest on Tucker/Bellinger/Bo, Red Sox mess, Skubal arb fight Jan 12, 2026

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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Cubs landing third baseman Alex Bregman to a 5-year, $175 million deal. What will they do with Nico Hoerner? (Top of show)

(3:43) There are three big bats remaining in free agency, and there will be multiple big market teams left out of the Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger, and Bo Bichette sweepstakes.

(7:15) How did the Red Sox let Bregman go? What a mess.

Check out North Side Territory and Monster Territory for more on this deal!

(10:46) Inside Dish explores Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal’s looming arbitration fight.

(20:24) Grillin’ Ken answers your LIVE questions, including if Bichette is signing with the Phillies today, Braves SP needs, the Angels direction and how the Pirates can improve.

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New Angels pitcher Drew Pomeranz: Rejuvenation w/Cubs, ABS system lurking, and why he signed with LAA Jan 12, 2026

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The Angels have made many pitching moves this offseason. One of their latest signings, reliever Drew Pomeranz, joins us to discuss how the deal went down, his amazing comeback with the Cubs, his thoughts on the upcoming ABS challenge system and other Angels offseason moves.

(26:00) The FT crew drops thoughts on what the Angels need for the team to take that next step.

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Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Vinnie Pasquantino joins FT Jan 12, 2026

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Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino catches up with us and it's classic Vinnie P. We go all over the map with him, including his father-son training dynamics, Royals offseason additions and recruiting for Team Italy in the WBC.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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NST: Cubs make BIG splash with Alex Bregman signing Jan 11, 2026

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The Chicago Cubs have signed one of the biggest free agents left on the market in Alex Bregman. The hosts of North Side Territory, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney, explain why the Cubs have been so enamored with the All-Star third baseman and what Bregman’s arrival means for the rest of this season and beyond.

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New White Sox P Anthony Kay: Back from Japan, Hyping Murakami Jan 11, 2026

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After signing a deal with the White Sox, Anthony Kay tells us how the process went down and what changes led to him becoming a star in Japan. Kay also hypes teammate Munetaka Murakami and drops thoughts on incoming talent Tatsuya Imai and Kazuma Okamoto.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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