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Skip Schumaker: Rangers offensive identity, Manager interview process Nov 13, 2025

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New Rangers manager Skip Schumaker hopped on FT and discussed his new role. He talked about finding the team's offensive identity, how to develop a strong clubhouse environment, what's the plan for Evan Carter, and why the managerial hiring process is so long and drawn out.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Kyle Glaser

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Ken Rosenthal’s Inside Scoop: CBA talks, lol Twins, Bieber’s shocker + Skenes wants to be a Yankee? Nov 13, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal discussed his report about an early meeting between MLB and the MLBPA. Lockouts sucks so this sounds nice.

We also asked Ken about his notes on the Rangers, Twins and Shane Bieber's stunning decision to pick up his Blue Jays option. Plus, what could the market be for Max Scherzer this winter?

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(18:33) Ben Cherington says Paul Skenes won't be traded. There was a spicy report that Skenes doesn't trust the Pirates to become winners, and wants to play with the Yankees.

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(29:57) David Fletcher retires after trying to make it back as a knuckleballer. Is there room for knuckleballers in MLB still?

(31:30) The Braves need a new Freeze. AJ doesn't match the qualifications.

(33:00) Austin Nola signed a minor-league deal but is now taking the bullpen coach job with the Mariners. Is bullpen coach the most fun job on the coaching staff?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Kyle Glaser

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Buxton mulls Twins future, Skubal & Skenes Cy SLAM DUNKS Nov 12, 2025

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Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes are expected to win their respective Cy Young awards. Will either of them be unanimous winners? Also, are teams developing stud pitchers into relievers too early in their development? (02:05)

(13:01) Byron Buxton may now be open to waiving his no-trade clause if the Twins keep selling. What do the Twins have planned?

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(19:40) Speaking of plans, the Braves want a shortstop and some starters, but should the focus be on relievers?

(22:58) Should MLB be more involved with the Olympics? Shohei Ohtani could be part of the ceremonies, and players may be allowed to play.

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(28:49) Odds convo on AL Cy.

(31:44) What's been the key to Pat Murphy now winning Manager of the Year two years in a row?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Kyle Glaser

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AL MVP Roundtable Debate: Judge vs. Raleigh + Angels low blow excuse Nov 12, 2025

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AJ and Kratz bring the hard-hitting questions to Chris Kirschner (The Athletic) and Ryan Divish (The Seattle Times), who put up their cases for MVP picks in a heated roundtable convo.

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(20:40) BetMGM AL MVP odds from spring training are wild.

(24:09) An Angels source brought up Lucas Giolito’s divorce in a weird way in a recent article. Are we serious right now?!

(32:08) Former MLB catcher Dustin Garneau is leveling up in the coaching world.

(34:46) Chicago Cubs legend Kyle Hendricks is retiring after 12 years in MLB.

Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun

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Fair Territory: BOLD hires, Twins/Rangers plans, Pitch rigging case Nov 12, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal unpacks what we know in Sunday’s indictment of Cleveland Guardians pitchers Luis Ortiz and Emmanuel Clase. (Top of show)

(3:06) The Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers face critical decisions this offseason.

(6:33) Ken also tips his cap to Kyle Hendricks following the righty’s retirement.

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(9:40) Inside Dish explores the unconventional thinking in clubs’ hiring this offseason.

(17:18) Ken takes your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including the offseason outlook for the Yankees, Pirates and Guardians. Plus, questions about the CBA, Tarik Skubal's future and a team willing to trade the farm to bolster their Big League club.

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Bob Nightengale’s SPICY Hot Stove Notes + Breslow’s Red Sox plans Nov 12, 2025

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USA Today and new FT Insider Bob Nightengale runs through a ton of our questions, including offseason plans for the Dodgers, Twins and Orioles. We talk about the potential 2027 lockout impact on this free agent class, hot trade names like Tarik Skubal, big power bats like Pete Alonso, Framber Valdez making the trip to the GM Meetings and Bob states a case for the Padres to trade Fernando Tatis Jr.

(20:14) We dissect a number of fresh quotes from Red Sox CBO Craig Breslow.

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(29:30) Ken Rosenthal has the latest on the Rangers and Twins offseason rumblings thus far.

(32:11) Lol on a funny tweet about the recent Rays-Royals trade.

(33:43) Lou Merloni released a statement on Tarik Skubal’s free agency and sense of urgency before the lockout. Scott explains why he disagrees.

Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun

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ROY Winners, MOY Debate, MLB pitch prop bet limitations announced Nov 11, 2025

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The Pirates haven’t had a multi-year free agent since 2016, rendering Bucco Territory host Josh Harrison, speechless.

(3:16) Congrats to Nick Kurtz and Drake Baldwin on winning Rookie of the Year! We get into the results and also the draft pick conundrum the Braves get out of this.

(17:21) There will be limitations on some pitching prop bets. Will it make any difference in stopping crooked players?

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(30:38) We state our cases for NL/AL Manager of the Year awards.

(39:54) Check out Red Sox President Sam Kennedy with Robbie Hyde on Monster Territory!

Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun

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Nick Hundley on his SF/SD managerial interviews + Rays to-do list Nov 11, 2025

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Former MLB catcher & current Rangers exec Nick Hundley shares his recent experiences in managerial interviews with San Francisco and San Diego.

What types of questions was he asked? What does he think of their hires in Craig Stammen and Tony Vitello?

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(13:20) Tampa Bay Times writer Marc Topkin lists the top to-do list for the Rays this offseason and gives an update on Tropicana Field. Plus, he talks about the new ownership group's main goal and reacts to Tampa Bay getting rid of Pete Fairbanks.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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David Samson on Clase/Ortiz case, Manfred’s mole, Expos extinction Nov 11, 2025

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Former Marlins President David Samson examines the pitch rigging indictment charges for Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, including whether they’ll strike a deal with the feds.

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Samson also talks about the new Expos documentary, the Rockies hiring Paul DePodesta and he discusses agent Jim Murray’s turncoat dealings with MLB.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Clase & Ortiz indicted for pitch rigging, Projecting top Japanese free agents Murakami & Imai Nov 10, 2025

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Quick bite at the top of the show on the Rockies hiring Paul DePodesta after a tough run with the Browns and then we get to the big story.

(01:42) Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz are facing serious allegations surrounding pitch rigging that include up to 65 years of potential prison time. WTF happened and why risk it all?!

(15:56) Michael Johns is the new bench coach for the Nationals.

(17:36) The Padres are extending AJ Preller as their front office head honcho.

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(19:04) AJ gives his thoughts on the Rays not keeping Pete Fairbanks and Paul DePodesta as new Colorado POBO.

(21:21) Japanese flamethrower Tatsuya Imai will be posted and available for teams to sign.

(24:35) There’s some controversy surrounding the Platinum Glove Award, especially in the NL.

(27:05) Fangraphs lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen joins FT to scout Japanese free agents Munetaka Murakami and Tatsuya Imai.

(42:53) The 655-day drought is over...the A’s turned on their replies again!

(45:56) Jason Kelce isn’t a fan of baseball and this year’s World Series. Or is he JK?

(50:02) The Dodgers have BEEF with Drake after his Instagram story post about Ohtani.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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