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Top prospect Kyle Teel offers his reaction to being part of a recent blockbuster trade that sent him from the Red Sox to the White Sox. Does he have a shot at cracking the Big League roster out of camp?

Teel also gives us the details on his quirky pregame routine (hint: it involves dry swings and a shower) and what he loves most about the game. Plus, how he became the ultimate clubhouse DJ with his ultra playlists.

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In an open letter, Sammy Sosa acknowledged making “mistakes,” finally taking the step that Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts required for the former slugger to be welcomed back into the fold. Why had Sosa been estranged from the organization for so long? Why did this rollout feel so awkward? And will Sosa actually show up for Cubs Convention next month? The Athletic’s Cubs beat writers, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney, discuss on the latest episode of North Side Territory.

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Mets beat reporter Anthony DiComo truly believes the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes is wide open (1:20), coming off a meeting with the Mets.

(5:20) What is the overall plan for the Mets for the rest of the offseason?

(10:14) Anthony evaluates the bullpen pieces for the Mets.

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(15:20) Anthony picks out a breakout candidate for the 2025 squad.

(17:50) David Wright's number retirement is on the horizon.

(18:28) Who has the edge: Yankees or Mets? 

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

Why was Max Kepler the main free agent choice for the Phillies to add to their lineup this offseason? The Phillies Show host (and beat writer) Todd Zolecki jumps on FT to explain it and then (2:19) we ask about Alec Bohm's trade block status.

(4:58) Could Brandon Marsh get moved?

(7:25) Why can't the Phillies finish the job in the postseason?

(13:28) Is the name Todd endangered?

Hosts: Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal tells us everything about the Christian Walker signing for Houston and then sizes up the 1st base market. (top of pod)

(5:08) What is the status of negotiations with Vladdy Jr. in Toronto and what is the team planning to do for the rest of the offseason?

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(9:16) Ken details the Gio Urshela signing by the Athletics and how it is indicative of the team’s spending. 

(11:07) Does Ken expect to see deals during the holiday week? 

(12:42) Ken goes through the signings of Max Kepler and Patrick Sandoval by the Phillies and Red Sox, respectively. 

(15:15) Where does Nolan Arenado really want to go besides LA?

Hosts: Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun

That was quick. What do we think of the Astros pivoting to signing Christian Walker and marking the end of the Alex Bregman era in Houston? (2:15)

(15:15) The Yankees apparently won't sign a big money 1st baseman. Who are they targeting?

(17:46) Did Nolan Arenado blow a big opportunity to join the Astros?

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(20:31) Which trade rumor targets do we like? Kratz shouts out Taylor Ward, Toddfather loves the contact king in baseball.

(29:14) BETMGM just released the 2025 over/under win total for the Mets. They still have work to do.

(31:27) How did Patrick Sandoval land a way better deal with the Red Sox than what he was going to get the next two years with the Angels?

(34:36) The A's successfully recruited Gio Urshela. What's next?

Hosts: Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun

 Will MLB owners push for a salary cap in the next CBA negotiations and is it worth risking the league’s post-lockout progress? The Athletic's Evan Drellich weighs in on the reasons why it ain't worth it.

(16:20) Twins concessions might get WAY cheaper if these Phoenix Suns owners buy the team.

(23:10) Free agent Michael Lorenzen's rep is upselling him with a unique 2-way offer.

(33:15) BetMGM just released a slew of futures odds, including a 2025 Yankees win total. Too high, too low or just right?

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to the latest reporting that St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado is unwilling to waive his no-trade clause to go to the Houston Astros. (top of show)

(10:18) Where will the New York Yankees turn next with Cody Bellinger in the fold?

(7:02) The New York Mets are embracing quantity to rebuild their rotation, but is it the right move? 

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(13:45) Ken & Alanna answer your questions in Grillin’ Ken, including where Arenado actually wants to go, the validity to the idea O's GM Mike Elias refuses to spend, if the Red Sox are still in on Corbin Burnes and what is Jurickson Profar's future?

(22:46) The hosts also crown their Dudes & Dorks of the Week!

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Should Nolan Arenado have said yes to the Astros? New Cardinal Territory host Katie Woo jumps on with more details about Arenado's no-trade flex and how the club might pivot to dealing vet starters. (Top of show)

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(20:48) The Mets added Griffin Canning to their pitching staff. Will the resurrection project rotation work again next season?

(31:22) Breaking news during the show: Sammy Sosa offered a public apology note to the Cubs and now they're friends again. Why did he have to include the part about not breaking laws?

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

Former SF POBO Farhan Zaidi takes us inside his time running the Giants front office, including his pursuit of superstars like Aaron Judge, Bryce Harper & Shohei Ohtani.

What was the model for the 2021 Giants and why didn’t it continue in following years? 

What happened during the Matt Chapman negotiations?

Farhan also gives his opinion on deferred money and its impact on the sport. And is a reunion with the Dodgers in the works?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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