Episodes

  • Foster Griffin’s return from Japan back to MLB & pitching makeover
    Nov 8 2025

    Free agent starting pitcher Foster Griffin elaborates on his 3 years playing in Japan, and the changes he made that are leading to him being a coveted free agent on many team boards.

    Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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    21 mins
  • Fair Territory: 5 offseason teams to watch, Padres hire Craig Stammen
    Nov 8 2025

    Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal is joined by guest host Scott Braun to run through a list of five teams to watch closely this offseason. The Padres are on that list and news breaks during the show that the club hired Craig Stammen as their next manager. What happened to Albert Pujols?

    Grillin' Ken includes questions on the overall free agent class and we dive into some of the elite closer options available.

    Dude of the week shouts out some individual World Series champs and dorks are obvious picks this week.

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    26 mins
  • Rockies hire DePodesta as POBO, Brewers QO Woodruff, Pirates FA abyss
    Nov 7 2025

    (2:07) Paul DePodesta is the new Rockies president of baseball operations! We discuss DePodesta’s previous roles in MLB and the NFL, and whether this out-of-the-box hire will work for Colorado.

    (13:07) The Rays declined their option on Pete Fairbanks, making him a free agent.

    (15:58) Ross Atkins and the Blue Jays are examining free-agent starting pitcher options.

    (18:39) Lucas Giolito did not receive a qualifying offer, surprising some of our hosts. How difficult is it for a player with a qualifying offer to get a good deal?

    (27:57) The Dodgers have made some moves, including DFAing Tony Gonsolin.

    (30:23) The Phillies Show thinks Steven Kwan could be a good fit for their team.

    (33:09) Mike Trout is fading away from the spotlight. We debate whether he should move on from the Angels.

    (35:57) Which cities have the most championships in the 4 major sports since 2010? BETMGM has the scoop.

    (38:31) Pittsburgh hasn’t had a multi-year free agent since 2017, rendering Bucco Territory host, Josh Harrison, speechless. Plus, does KP look like Kevin Gausman?

    (42:41) LaTroy Hawkins will be the Twins’ bullpen coach next season.

    (45:17) Is it too early for Christmas lights? Plus, KP is having his first true Thanksgiving since before his playing days!

    Hosts: Britt Ghiroli, Kevin Pillar, Erik Kratz

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    48 mins
  • Fair Territory: 5 intriguing teams to watch this offseason, Craig Stammen is new Padres manager
    Nov 7 2025

    Ken Rosenthal is joined by guest host Scott Braun to run through a list of five teams to watch closely this offseason. The Padres are on that list and news breaks during the show that the club hired Craig Stammen as their next manager. What happened to Albert Pujols? Grillin' Ken includes questions on the overall free agent class and we dive into some of the elite closer options available. Dude of the week shouts out some individual World Series champs and dorks are obvious picks this week.

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    26 mins
  • Red Sox offseason to-do list w/Healey: Bregman offer, Duran trade?
    Nov 7 2025

    Boston Globe beat writer Tim Healey lists the top three things Boston needs to address this offseason. He also explains the importance of retaining Bregman and whether the Red Sox will spend to fill holes. Plus, does Jarren Duran get traded?

    Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

    BTW, we have a Red Sox show called Monster Territory :)

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    18 mins
  • Padres pick Craig Stammen as manager, Giants hire Bochy & Tingler, Phillies keep Jose Alvarado
    Nov 6 2025

    Shocker announcement in San Diego. The Padres hire Craig Stammen as their new manager. (04:14) How will he do and what happened to Albert Pujols?

    (17:53) The Orioles signed up Leody Taveras for 2026, the Padres keep Ramon Laureano and their pitching coach stays on board too.

    (19:23) Kenta Maeda is heading to Japan and saying goodbye to MLB.

    (22:04) Bruce Bochy is back with the Giants and Jayce Tingler is joining new manager Tony Vitello's staff.

    (28:42) Don Mattingly and the Blue Jays respectfully go separate ways.

    (31:18) The Phillies pick up Jose Alvarado's club option and it sparks a PED punishment discussion.

    (41:47) BETMGM bold predictions reply from a fan about Pete Alonso and the...Braves?

    (44:19) Geoff Blum had some interesting comments about the Astros offense this past season.

    (54:03) Props to AJ's producer and we get a fresh quote from Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove about his new manager.

    Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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    58 mins
  • MVP/MOY awards finalists revealed + D’backs offseason to-do list: Ketel trade? Goldschmidt reunion?
    Nov 6 2025

    D'backs beat writer and host of Snakes Territory Jack Sommers hopped on FT to kick off the offseason to-do lists for teams. We'll go team-by-team.

    Jack breaks down the biggest needs, considers a Ketel Marte trade possibility, and gives thoughts on reunions with Paul Goldschmidt, Eugenio Suarez and Josh Naylor. Sommers also mentions a potential concern with Gabriel Moreno's pitch-calling.

    (16:44) The BBWAA Awards finalists are out. Juan Soto cracked the MVP list. Could we have repeat winners in the Manager of the Year voting?

    Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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    22 mins
  • Inside Scoop w/Ken Rosenthal: Skubal’s future, Bieber’s shocking decision, Braves choose Walt Weiss
    Nov 6 2025

    FT senior insider Ken Rosenthal covers some of the early offseason news, including Shane Bieber declining his opt-out to stay with Toronto and Shota Imanaga entering free agency. He also talks about new Atlanta manager Walt Weiss and what happens with Tarik Skubal?

    Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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    20 mins