Foul Territory

The text exchange between Orioles starter Grayson Rodriguez and Corbin Burnes is what FT is all about. Grayson takes us inside the witty convo and covers other free agent former teammates.

Is Grayson glad that Juan Soto changed leagues? What about the disadvantage he'll have from the outfield wall dimensions moving back in a bit at his home park?

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We also get to the Tyler O’Neill signing for the O's and finish with some insight from Rodriguez on the pitcher injury epidemic.

Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun

Heated debate at the top about Cody Bellinger’s value and why the Cubs decided to let him go for a small return package. (2:17) How will he fit in with the Yankees?

(12:36) Are the Yankees better with this group v. Juan Soto?

(18:02) Pinstripe Territory host Derek Levandowski swings by with more insight on what's next for the Yanks.

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(27:01) What did we learn, if anything, from the report by MLB on pitcher injuries? 

(33:03) The White Sox have renamed their stadium. It's so GenZ.

(40:48) The White Sox were a no-sweat bet on their win total this past season.

(43:21) How would AJ & Kratz do on a beer league softball team?

(46:55) Congrats grad Jason Kipnis!

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun, Erik Kratz

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal breaks down what Tomoyuki Sugano’s signing signals for the Orioles—could a bigger move be on the horizon?

Plus, the latest on the Cubs’ rumored pursuit of Jesús Luzardo and their influx of left-handed arms, the Pirates exploring trades from their young starter surplus and the trade dynamics surrounding Nolan Arenado, Framber Valdez, and Alec Bohm.

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Free agency looks a lot different now than in the past. Braves legend Chipper Jones shares his own free agency process and the importance of always staying in Atlanta.

What moves can the Braves make this offseason to stay on track?

Chipper dives into his social media beef with people telling him how to hit.

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Who is the best player Chipper has ever seen?

Krazt and Jones had a collision at home plate back in the day, is there any love lost?

Hosts: Scott Braun, A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz

We start with a look at the Orioles signing Japanese star Tomoyuki Sugano and why they still need a big-time ace. (3:08)

(10:04) Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke about fixing the state of the starting pitcher. Is the current minor league setup part of the problem? Big clapback from Kevin Gausman in here too.

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(20:31) How would the best minor league team fare against the worst MLB team in a seven-game series?

(23:09) Welcome Cardinal Territory to the FT Network!

(24:16) Why are World Series hangovers a thing?

(26:53) How close were the Dodgers to trading for Devin Williams?

(29:33) A look back at the win total debate for the 2024 Orioles.

(32:07) Brewers manager Pat Murphy is at it again.

(33:39) Did Vlad Guerrero Jr. actually turn down an extension worth $340 million? Who will earn more in free agency next offseason: Guerrero Jr. or Kyle Tucker?

(36:41) Would Jamie Moyer's stuff play in today's game?

Hosts: AJ, Erik, Scott

Are the Giants leading the Corbin Burnes sweepstakes? We ask the SF Chronicle's Susan Slusser about Buster Posey going after the top free agent pitcher on the board.

Then we move to the A's: thoughts on their recent talent adds and is Vegas def happening?

Next up, it's Fangraphs payroll specialist Jon Becker detailing his free agency matrix, offering a deferrals breakdown and focusing on some specific teams going through spending changes--Orioles, Twins and those A's.

Hosts: Scott Braun, A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz

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Ken Rosenthal discusses why the Kyle Tucker deal was a trade that Cubs POBO Jed Hoyer needed to make. (start of show)

(4:47) A look at the starting pitching market, including why Corbin Burnes is still out there and where Jack Flaherty could land.

(8:24) The Athletics are dealing! More on the 5-player trade with the Rays, which landed them Jeffrey Springs.

(10:36) Inside Dish unpacks how Ken covered Juan Soto signing his historic Mets contract. 

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(19:47) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including a best flow in the show update, if Roki Sasaki is holding up the market, where the Red Sox could pivot without Burnes & when will the Orioles wake up?

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The Athletics make another splash in the rotation with the Jeffrey Springs add—are they kinda playoff contenders yet? (Top of show)

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(8:21) Phillies POBO Dave Dombrowski has a sky-high asking price for Alec Bohm. Will he budge in the New Year?

(12:20) The Cubs send a message by trading for Kyle Tucker but are they about to shed two more solid bats via trade?

(21:35) Is Nolan Arenado an Alex Bregman replacement for the Astros?

(28:02) Fan Q: Are the Yankees going to get Cody Bellinger?

(29:08) Why are the Mariners shopping Luis Castillo like a small-market team?

(35:50) The Twins could have new owners soon and if it ends up being the dudes that own the Suns, they might be partying in Minneapolis.

Hosts: SB, AJ, EK 

How did Hall of Famer John Smoltz react after learning about Juan Soto’s massive deal? (Top of pod) What does he think about the Yankees pivoting to Max Fried?

(9:38) Is Éric Gagné bitter after giving up a legendary homer to Barry Bonds two decades ago? Gagné also gives his thoughts on the trend of transitioning established relievers to starters. 

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(12:42) NHL Hall of Famer Jeremy Roenick dishes on the golf culture among hockey players and shares which baseball star is a hidden threat on the greens.

Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun

Is Lance Lynn close to signing with a new ballclub? We talk to the free agent vet about his lit offseason, including a body transformation!

Lance explains what he thinks is going on in St. Louis and he evaluates the Boston trade for his former teammate, Garrett Crochet.

Lynn also covers the champion Dodgers talking smack and the Juan Soto mega deal.

Hosts: Erik Kratz, A.J. Pierzynski, Scott Braun

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