Powerful Royals prospect Blake Mitchell swings by to tell us what he's working on at the Arizona Fall League.

We also connect with MLB Fan Council member Rational Yankees Fan about his experience in a recent meeting with MLB about their pitch for fans to get on board with a salary cap.

Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun

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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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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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Paul DePodesta is the new Rockies president of baseball operations. (2:07) We discuss DePodesta’s previous roles in MLB and the NFL, and whether this outside-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. How difficult is it for a player with a qualifying offer to get a good deal on the open market?

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

(30:23) The Phillies Show hosts think Steven Kwan could be a good fit for the club.

(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 four 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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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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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

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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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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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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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Who is the flashiest name in free agency this offseason? (Top of show)

(7:13) Jack Flaherty is staying put in Detroit for 2026. We weigh the decision.

(13:19) Trevor Story also declined his opt-out and is still with the Red Sox. 

(15:54) The Astros put Chas McCormick on waivers. 

(17:56) Yu Darvish is OUT for all of 2026, thinning an already scarce Padres staff. Is starting pitcher Mason Miller the answer?

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(26:49) Walt Weiss commented on analytics during his opening press conference. 

(29:34) The most surprising opt-in is Shane Bieber. We investigate why Shane chose to stay in Toronto and ditch a bigger free agency payday.

(35:49) Former Mets coaches Jeremy Hefner and Antoan Richardson are now coaches in Atlanta.

(38:28) Salvador Perez signed a fresh deal with Kansas City for the next two years. The guys reflect on his first Royals deal back in the day.

(42:42) 51 million viewers watched Game 7 around the globe, the most since 1991! 

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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