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New Cubs pitcher Hunter Harvey + Royals manager Matt Quatraro Jan 11, 2026

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After signing an extension earlier this offseason, Royals manager Matt Quatraro joins FT to tell us how the deal went down and how he celebrated it with his fam.

Q also hit reviews his club's offseason additions and chimes in with ABS challenge strategies lurking.

(17:49) The Cubs recently added Hunter Harvey to their bullpen. Harvey hopped on FT with real talk about the strong interest he received from teams and how he is going to stay healthy.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Evan Drellich: Inside Rob Manfred’s signing deadline plea, Realignment plan, Tourney floater, CBA tilt Jan 10, 2026

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The Athletic's Evan Drellich discusses MLB commissioner Rob Manfred's comments on WFAN regarding major changes to the MLB schedule, including both a split season and an in-season tournament. He also touches on Manfred supporting the idea of a free agent deadline.

(27:21) After losing several key starters via free agency and trade, what are the BetMGM odds for the Mets regular season win totals?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun

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New Phillies pitcher Brad Keller + New Royals pitcher Matt Strahm Jan 10, 2026

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The Phillies made a new addition to their bullpen this offseason. Brad Keller discusses the process of signing his contract, his time with the Cubs and the Royals, and his goals for the 2026 season.

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(15:19) After being traded from the Phillies to the Royals, Matt Strahm tells us how the deal went down, his time with Philly, and we asked both of these pitchers about Team USA invites for the WBC.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Ken Rosenthal's Inside Scoop: Manfred's tourney idea, D’backs not trading Ketel + Skubal’s shot, NPB/KBO surplus value obsession Jan 10, 2026

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal drops details on his report that the Diamondbacks will not be trading Ketel Marte. How does this affect the rest of the market? Ken also speaks on Cody Bellinger's timeline, Tarik Skubal's big arbitration case and Rob Manfred's comments on an MLB in-season tournament.

(16:01) Tiger Territory host and The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen gives us the latest on the possibility of Tarik Skubal and the Tigers heading into a huge and historic arbitration hearing. Plus, are MLB pitchers increasingly seeking a boost from Japan’s NPB and Korea’s KBO, and will it last?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun

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Phillies meeting with Bo Bichette, Skubal v. Tigers epic arb battle, Ketel Marte staying in AZ, Cody Bellinger wants 7 years? Jan 09, 2026

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(2:01) It's the biggest arbitration case in MLB history. The crew breaks down the HUGE spread between Tarik Skubal and the Detroit Tigers.

(16:35) According to Matt Gelb and Ken Rosenthal, the Phillies are holding a meeting with Bo Bichette in the coming days. How will this shift the Phillies lineup if they were to sign him?

(24:11) Ketel Marte is off the market. Does this take the Diamondbacks out of the Alex Bregman picture?

(28:26) The Yankees have an offer on the table for Cody Bellinger, but his camp is pushing for more years. Are the Yankees bidding against themselves?

(34:47) Todd Frazier shares his arbitration battle story early on in his career.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun

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Lance Brozdowski: Next Cubs move, Scouting Edward Cabrera & Owen Caissie, Kyle Tucker’s future Jan 09, 2026

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We have fresh details on the Edward Cabrera trade to the Cubs. Marquee Sports Network's Lance Brozdowski delivers a scouting report on what to expect from Cabrera, what the Marlins are getting in highly touted prospect Owen Caissie, and the latest on Kyle Tucker. Lance also has great insight on the best and worst pitching development programs in baseball.

(26:32) What are the BetMGM odds for the Dodgers regular season win total?

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Fair Territory: Cubs NEED to spend, Mets have Kyle Tucker interest, Arbitration exchange day Jan 09, 2026

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Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Scott Braun discuss arbitration projection numbers for key players ahead of today’s deadline. (Top of show)

(3:28) Ken explains his latest column in the Athletic: why now is the time for the Cubs to spend on an impact bat.

(11:22) The hosts debate what to make of the New York Mets’ interest in free agent Kyle Tucker.

(14:23) Ken and Scott crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

Ken takes your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including if the Twins should rethink their Pablo Lopez and Joe Ryan stance, if the luxury tax thresholds will rise, Ken's reaction to Michael Lorenzen to COL and if it's time to put Craig Breslow on the hot seat.

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Kyle Tucker market update, Rockies sign Michael Lorenzen, Arb settlement day, Angels GM quotes miss Jan 08, 2026

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Update at the top of the show: Our guy Kevin Pillar got elected to the Hall of Pretty Good. Congrats KP!

(6:46) Let's talk about Will Sammon's article about the teams that are the most aggressive for Kyle Tucker. Will he end up taking a short-term deal?

(17:39) Michael Lorenzen inks a deal with the Colorado Rockies.

(27:09) While discussing arbitration settlement day, Todd Frazier shares his own arbitration deadline story.

(35:43) The guys break down Perry Minasian's interesting recent comments on the team's success.

(43:27) FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal was on the latest episode of Pinstripe Territory to discuss Yankees offseason updates.

(45:07) It was a quick tenure in Baltimore for Jhonkensy Noel.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Regional TV money cuts & luxury tax penalties clogging the market? Jays raked cash, Tommy Phamgraphs?! Jan 08, 2026

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Let's talk about the Evan Drellich/Katie Woo article on regional TV deals taking another hit and the Ken Rosenthal/Will Sammon note on luxury tax hits causing big market clubs to hesitate.

(09:05) A discussion about Kazuma Okamoto's intro in Toronto leads to the report that the Blue Jays made SO much money in 2025.

(18:47) What are the BetMGM odds for the Yankees regular season win total?

(24:01) Let's hit this article in The Athletic about for Tommy Pham's "Phamgraphs" concept that finds flaws in the system.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Ken Rosenthal joins Pinstripe Territory: Latest Yankees Buzz Jan 08, 2026

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal hops on Pinstripe Territory to discuss a quiet Yankees offseason, trade buzz, and if Cody Bellinger will be in pinstripes. Are the Yankees about to strike big?

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