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Alex Verdugo signs a 1-year contract with the Braves on a prove-it deal. (Top of Show)

(9:45) The Reds lock up Jose Trevino. Is he about to prove the world wrong about catching baserunners?

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(20:43) Props to Garrett Stubbs for joining The Phillies Show after being optioned. We hear from Stubbs here.

(25:59) Ranking the top position players in baseball. How high should Bobby Witt Jr. be ranked? Is Elly De La Cruz in the NL MVP hunt?

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(41:50) No, Devin Williams wasn't tipping (we think?) in October. 9th inning of a must win: which big time closer gets the ball?

(45:45) Feel Good Friday for White Sox pitcher Shane Smith for making the big league club.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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2024 breakout slugger Lawrence Butler tells us about his plans to keep that momentum flowing into 2025. We dive into his recent extension and he delivers a bold prediction for this year in Sacramento.

(16:53) Veteran Brent Rooker brings hype in his own calculated way and lists some breakout candidates from his observations in camp.

Rook dishes some early feedback on the ABS challenge system.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun, Todd Frazier

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How is Ronald Acuna Jr. doing as he returns from a major knee injury? Manager Brian Snitker tells us about that recovery process and the fire performance by Spencer Strider in his first exhibition start back on the hill since elbow surgery. Snit also covers the Angels being “Braves West” and his rookie starting catcher getting the Opening Day nod.

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(17:41) Jurickson Profar tells us about how pumped he is to be with Atlanta, last year's Padres club having World Series title vibes and how he's been able to bloom late in his career.

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Hosts: Cameron Maybin, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun 

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Ron Washington instituted a new cell phone policy in the Angels clubhouse, banning usage at lockers. (2:35) Thoughts?

(17:17) AJ just called both games in the Tokyo Series. He was iffy on Roki Sasaki's outing but Cam disagrees.

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(19:31) Tokyo series ratings were LIT.

(20:39) Vladdy Jr. speaks out on his value ahead of his free agency in 2025 and the Blue Jays team prez thinks they’ll get a deal done.

(26:11) Was there a reason for Orioles prospect Coby Mayo to walk back his comments about going to AAA again?

(29:04) Should the AL get more love for ending up with a World Series winner this year or do the BETMGM odds have it right?

(32:02) Jose Altuve is officially an outfielder now and the Astros unveiled new City Connect unis.

(34:53) Why are the Phillies suing an analytics company? 

(38:27) Goodbye Spring Training Tour!

Hosts: Cameron Maybin, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to the Los Angeles Dodgers sweep in the Tokyo Series, and discuss which National League team will challenge them this year. (Top of Show)

(4:10) The hosts debate the Houston Astros making Jose Altuve the team’s primary left fielder. 

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(9:01) Plus, the Philadelphia Phillies are suing an outside analytics company. 

The hosts take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including if Cam Smith makes the Astros roster, how the Dodgers will manage their pitching depth, Ronald Acuña Jr.'s Braves status, if the Lerners will now sell the Nationals and names to know to start at second base for the American Leagues in the All-Star game (with Altuve seemingly out of the running). 

(21:10) Ken and Alanna also crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal breaks down the Craig Kimbrel for the Braves. and covers Spencer Strider’s rehab going well.

Ken also dives into the Marlins sporting an embarrassingly low payroll and if they'll end up in trouble for it.

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Plus, what’s the league-wide buzz on Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki after his debut? Ken also elaborates on his story about execs calling out part of the recruiting process they didn't like.

Finally, Ken shares a fun connection between Max Scherzer and a current big leaguer’s mom.

Hosts: Maybin, Kratz, Braun

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New Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman sits down with FT to talk about his transition from Houston to Boston and what excites him about joining an iconic franchise. How did his free agency unfold and which team was he close to signing with before the Red Sox made a late push? Bregman also shares his thoughts on his former teammate Jose Altuve moving to left field.

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(14:19) Red Sox reliever Liam Hendriks is back! He talks about his up and down spring and reveals which arm he considers the “X-factor” for Boston this season.

Hosts: Maybin, Kratz, Braun

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Welcome Roki Sasaki to the Bigs! We start out with thoughts on his nervous debut but nasty stuff. FT also debates the Cubs’ lineup decisions with rookie Matt Shaw and vet Dansby Swanson.

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(7:59) Craig Kimbrel is back with the Braves—can Atlanta help him rediscover his peak form?

(10:18) What does the Patrick Corbin signing mean for the Rangers?

(12:26) Big L to start the year our game picks :(

(14:35) Orioles prospect Coby Mayo expressed frustration over being sent to Triple-A—does he have a point?

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(24:13) Jared Jones has elbow concerns. Should the Pirates be pressing the panic button already?

(25:31) Lance McCullers Jr. returned to a Big League mound for the first time since 2022. Will he be a sneaky X-factor for the Astros?

(26:30) Everyone can now shake Shohei Ohtani's hand!

Hosts: Kratz, Maybin, Braun

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FT recaps the conclusion of the Tokyo Series with the Dodgers flexing their latest big addition, Roki Sasaki, in his MLB debut.

How dynamic is this LA offense and how ridiculous is Shohei Ohtani?

Also, are the Cubs OK?

Hosts: Kratz, Braun

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Royce Lewis is starting the season on the IL. We ask his manager about the injury and Rocco Baldelli runs us through other roster components.

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(17:50) New Minnesota 1st baseman Ty France talks about his much-needed reset, the impact of playing hurt last year, comments on Seattle's ballpark offense suck and calls out a defensive metric that might be punishing his position too much.

Hosts: Cameron Maybin, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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