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(1:50) The Cubs really did it. They signed Alex Bregman. What does this mean for Matt Shaw and Nico Hoerner, and does it make Chicago the favorites in the NL Central? We also hit the Red Sox fallout from the signing and there's more to come in our next episode with Papelbon.

Check out North Side Territory and Monster Territory for more aftermath from this deal!

(15:37) Are the Yankees prepared to head into next season without Cody Bellinger? We dive into the report from Buster Olney.

(23:01) Freddie Freeman has officially withdrawn from Team Canada for the World Baseball Classic.

(25:31) Let’s run through some signings from the weekend.

(33:02) Free agent outfielder Max Kepler has been suspended for 80 games, and AJ & Kratz uncover what it’s like to go through PED testing.

(54:02) AJ tells a story about seeing a 'Stranger Things' actor at the Chicago Bears game from the weekend.

Host: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Cubs landing third baseman Alex Bregman to a 5-year, $175 million deal. What will they do with Nico Hoerner? (Top of show)

(3:43) There are three big bats remaining in free agency, and there will be multiple big market teams left out of the Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger, and Bo Bichette sweepstakes.

(7:15) How did the Red Sox let Bregman go? What a mess. 

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(10:46) Inside Dish explores Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal’s looming arbitration fight.

(20:24) Grillin’ Ken answers your LIVE questions, including if Bichette is signing with the Phillies today, Braves SP needs, the Angels direction and how the Pirates can improve.

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The Angels have made many pitching moves this offseason. One of their latest signings, reliever Drew Pomeranz, joins us to discuss how the deal went down, his amazing comeback with the Cubs, his thoughts on the upcoming ABS challenge system and other Angels offseason moves.

(26:00) The FT crew drops thoughts on what the Angels need for the team to take that next step.

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Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino catches up with us and it's classic Vinnie P. We go all over the map with him, including his father-son training dynamics, Royals offseason additions and recruiting for Team Italy in the WBC.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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The Chicago Cubs have signed one of the biggest free agents left on the market in Alex Bregman. The hosts of North Side Territory, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney, explain why the Cubs have been so enamored with the All-Star third baseman and what Bregman’s arrival means for the rest of this season and beyond. 

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After signing a deal with the White Sox, Anthony Kay tells us how the process went down and what changes led to him becoming a star in Japan. Kay also hypes teammate Munetaka Murakami and drops thoughts on incoming talent Tatsuya Imai and Kazuma Okamoto.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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After signing an extension earlier this offseason, Royals manager Matt Quatraro joins FT to tell us how the deal went down and how he celebrated it with his fam.

Q also hit reviews his club's offseason additions and chimes in with ABS challenge strategies lurking.

(17:49) The Cubs recently added Hunter Harvey to their bullpen. Harvey hopped on FT with real talk about the strong interest he received from teams and how he is going to stay healthy.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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The Athletic's Evan Drellich discusses MLB commissioner Rob Manfred's comments on WFAN regarding major changes to the MLB schedule, including both a split season and an in-season tournament. He also touches on Manfred supporting the idea of a free agent deadline.

(27:21) After losing several key starters via free agency and trade, what are the BetMGM odds for the Mets regular season win totals?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun

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The Phillies made a new addition to their bullpen this offseason. Brad Keller discusses the process of signing his contract, his time with the Cubs and the Royals, and his goals for the 2026 season.

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(15:19) After being traded from the Phillies to the Royals, Matt Strahm tells us how the deal went down, his time with Philly, and we asked both of these pitchers about Team USA invites for the WBC.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal drops details on his report that the Diamondbacks will not be trading Ketel Marte. How does this affect the rest of the market? Ken also speaks on Cody Bellinger's timeline, Tarik Skubal's big arbitration case and Rob Manfred's comments on an MLB in-season tournament.

(16:01) Tiger Territory host and The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen gives us the latest on the possibility of Tarik Skubal and the Tigers heading into a huge and historic arbitration hearing. Plus, are MLB pitchers increasingly seeking a boost from Japan’s NPB and Korea’s KBO, and will it last?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun

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