Foul Territory

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New D’backs P Mike Soroka joins FT Dec 21, 2025

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Freshly signed Arizona pitcher Mike Soroka stops by to walk us through what made him choose to sign with Arizona and he settles the score with a rivalry in his native country of Canada.

Soroka discusses his preparations to return to All-Star form and the rationale behind changes to his pitch arsenal and delivery. Lastly, Mike recaps his free agent market, innings goals and his excitement level to pitch alongside Corbin Burnes and Merrill Kelly.

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Hosts: Kevin Pillar, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Managers AJ Hinch, Walt Weiss and Blake Butera join FT Dec 21, 2025

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Tigers manager AJ Hinch covers Tarik Skubal trade rumors, Detroit's young core, and his decision to take out Skubal in Game 5 of the ALDS.

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(21:35) New Braves manager Walt Weiss talks about what working with Alex Anthopoulos is like, his managing style, and what he learned from Brian Snitker.

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(27:13) New Nationals manager Blake Butera joins FT to talk about player development, the youth of his staff and some of the young core that is currently involved in trade talks.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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New Astros Pitcher Ryan Weiss joins Crush City Territory Dec 20, 2025

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New Astros pitcher Ryan Weiss joins Crush City Territory hosts Tyler Stafford and Chandler Rome to discuss his experience in the KBO, the decision to sign with the Astros and how he's evolved as a pitcher.

All-out Astros coverage on Crush City Territory

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Breakdown of Phillies-Royals trade & Philly player beef, MLB already red-flagged Clase’s cell phone use Dec 20, 2025

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Was there a rift between Matt Strahm and the Phillies? We dive deep into the rumor and both sides of the Phillies-Royals trade.

(13:45) Nick Castellanos is likely on his way out in Philly. Are fans being too harsh on him and could teams benefit with adding him to their club?

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(24:36) Emmanuel Clase is back in the news. MLB caught him breaking cell phone rules BEFORE the betting probe. We elaborate on what the new story is and how it connects to his indictment.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Trade Day Frenzy: Ken Rosenthal & Geoff Pontes break down the deals, Michael King signs back w/Padres Dec 19, 2025

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FT will be at Redsfest on January 17th and 18th with Toddfather, SB and Riverfront Territory host Danny Graves!

(5:38) Michael King is staying in San Diego. We analyze his pitching profile and what re-signing him means for the Padres’ rotation next season.

(16:07) FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal breaks down the big trades that went down today, including the Orioles dealing away Shane Baz and Brandon Lowe.

(26:59) Geoff Pontes from Baseball America sizes up the prospects that the Rays received in the deals with the Orioles, the Astros, and the Pirates. Plus, where will Munetaka Murakami go with his deadline to sign approaching and will teams offer him a long-term deal?

(42:05) There is officially a settlement on the wrongful death lawsuit between the Angels and the Tyler Skaggs family. We also want to send some love to pitcher John Means, who ruptured his achilles.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Marlins & Guardians offseason needs + Dodgers heavily favored again Dec 19, 2025

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Fish on First Marlins beat writers Isaac Azout, explains the relievers Miami is interested in and how recent Minor League coaching moves could impact them. Isaac also lists Miami’s top young players due for extensions and reveals if they’ll continue calling pitches from the dugout.

(16:59) Cleveland.com beat writer Paul Hoynes discusses the quiet offseason for the Guardians and if they prefer first-half acquisitions. He also shares what Cleveland could get for Steven Kwan and if a Brendan Donovan trade happens. Also, congratulations to Paul on receiving the BBWAA career excellence award and being elected into the HOF!

(33:00) Will the Dodgers represent the NL in the World Series again? What are the BetMGM odds for it?

Hosts: Jason Kipnis, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Fair Territory: Ken's latest on Alex Bregman and Ketel Marte, Munetaka Murakami/Kyle Schwarber comp, STACKED Team USA for WBC Dec 19, 2025

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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo dive into teams that have a lot of work to do this offseason - Yankees, Red Sox, Cubs, Mets & Padres. (Top of Show)

(6:14) The hosts delve into Ken’s latest notes column that includes a possible path to the D’backs signing Alex Bregman and keeping Ketel Marte.

(11:28) Munetaka Murakami's comp with Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber exists.

(15:08) The hosts take your live Grillin’ Ken questions - including Cubs fans frustrations and a Twins ownership shuffle.

(20:15) Ken and Alanna crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

(23:27) The Phillies are betting on Adolis García finding his offense again.

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Skubal joins Team USA, Detroit POBO’s viral comments, Could D’backs keep Ketel AND sign Bregman?! Dec 18, 2025

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Kip is back! We start his return by reacting to Stephen A. Smith’s strange knock of Pete Alonso.

(5:00) Tarik Skubal joins Team USA despite approaching free agency. We also look at other pitchers who’ve committed, including Nolan McLean giving Mets fans a heart attack.

(19:29) The D'backs are interested in Alex Bregman, but might still deal Ketel Marte. Is this the right move for them? Could both be on the D’backs at the same time?

(30:11) The Rays pursued Jorge Polanco, but were outbid. We contemplate what could’ve happened to other players on Tampa Bay if the deal went down.

(37:07) Tigers POBO Scott Harris addressed the team’s future in a weird way as fans demand a big move. We react to his statement and share what he should’ve said instead.

Hosts: Jason Kipnis, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Bob Nightengale's Hot Stove update + Braves active offseason + Stomping on some big pitcher trade rumors Dec 18, 2025

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What's the next shoe to fall this offseason? USA Today columnist & FT Insider Bob Nightengale provides his thoughts on the Luke Weaver and Brad Keller signings, Tatsuya Imai's market, Arizona's Alex Bregman interest, and Edwin Díaz's sudden fallout with the Mets. Plus, is Murakami holding up the 3B market? What's the deal with the Red Sox? Will the Phillies continue to make moves?

(20:45) Hammer Territory host Scott Coleman joins FT to discuss how the recent adds for Atlanta will shift their outlook. Plus, he discusses the deal the Braves had on the table for Edwin Díaz.

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(35:43) Tyler Glasnow's name has been floating around in trade talks. Is there a chance the Dodgers trade him or is it fake?

(45:12) What about Mason Miller trade rumors? Would the Padres really flip him so soon after giving up a prospect haul for the super reliever?

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Inside the Skaggs v. Angels wrongful death civil trial + Angels offseason to-do list, Trout to DH more? Dec 18, 2025

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The Angels beat writer for The Athletic, Sam Blum, provides the latest details of the court case on the wrongful death lawsuit between the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the Tyler Skaggs family.

(15:26) Blum lays out his Angels offseason to-do list. He mentions figuring out a plan for Jorge Soler and Mike Trout, buyout status with Anthony Rendon & finding his replacement.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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