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What happened with the Mets essentially choosing Devin Williams over Edwin Diaz?

(6:22) Steven Matz signed a 2-year deal with the Rays.

(8:15) We dive into two other clubs that went pretty hard for Kyle Schwarber.

(13:38) That Edwin Díaz deal with the Dodgers includes deferrals and is still a head-scratcher for Mets fans.

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(16:57) Pete Alonso is at the Winter Meetings meeting with teams. Are the Mets not taking his free agency seriously?

(24:22) Is Jose Berrios on his way out of Toronto?

(41:02) The Phillies plan to hire Don Mattingly to be their bench coach.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Kyle Schwarber returns to Philly on a monster deal for a DH. Are the Phillies running the same exact squad back? Why did the Pirates even throw an offer out there?

(13:09) How nasty are the Dodgers after locking up Edwin Díaz?

(19:11) FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal joins FT to react to the Schwarber and Díaz signings, the Pirates and Paul Skenes window, plus trade talk around the league.

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Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Reds manager Terry Francona gives a live pitch as to why a free agent should join Cincinnati and shares his experience with Elly De La Cruz fighting injury this season. Tito also debunks Hunter Greene trade rumors and toasts the retirement of longtime assistant Brad Mills.

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(06:24) Cardinals manager Oli Marmol shares what life is like with new GM Chaim Bloom and the changes he’s made. He also touches on Sonny Gray’s move to Boston, Willson Contreras’ future in St. Louis, and Ryan Helsley’s pitch tipping.

(19:59) Guardians manager Stephen Vogt discusses his 2nd Manager of the Year win and how Cleveland fought to win the AL Central. He also explains the future value of Chase DeLauter, priceless Austin Hedges and beast mode Gavin Williams. Plus, Stephen tells us about dealing with the Clase and Ortiz cases.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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FT Resident GM Jim Bowden reveals the most likely players traded soon and how much both New York teams will do this offseason. Jim also talks about Kyle Schwarber’s interest from the Pirates and the Reds. Plus, some heated Hall of Fame debate.

(20:04) New Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni explains how long it will take him to learn the organization and how he makes decisions surrounding Washington players. We also ask him about some key names on his roster that are popping up in trade rumors and the first trade of his career that he pulled off the other day.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Newest member of the Hall of Fame, Jeff Kent, joins FT to reflect on his career, getting the call, why the wait lasted so long, and playing alongside Bonds and Clemens.

(12:58) Dan Hayes, Twins writer for The Athletic, gives his thoughts on the Derek Shelton hire. He also answers how ownership can revitalize a disappointed fanbase and whether Joe Ryan, Pablo López, or Buxton gets traded.

(26:46) North Side Territory host and Cubs writer for The Athletic, Sahadev Sharma, reveals Chicago’s free agent interests, including several pitchers. He also discusses what’s next for their position players without Kyle Tucker and addresses the rumor surrounding Shota Imanaga's status.

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Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun 

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Jeff Kent is a Hall of Famer! We examine the Contemporary Era results and explain why Kent deserved to get in.

(07:34) Kyle Schwarber is garnering a lot of interest. We discuss the Pirates’ strange offer and the appealing qualities that make Schwarber so valuable. 

(18:00) Will Tarik Skubal get traded? We list possible landing spots and what Detroit should do if they hold the AL Cy Young winner.

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(26:54) Sonny Gray’s Yankees tenure is now a media STORM! Brian Cashman responded to Gray’s statement on not wanting to play in New York.

(31:28) Nick Castellanos is open to learning first base. Will this impact his desirability for other teams?

(35:11) Let's talk BetMGM Odds for the NLCS winning division.

(38:06) Kansas City is outfield shopping. We analyze what kind of outfielder the Royals should be looking for.

(43:19) The Red Sox and several other teams are interested in Ketel Marte. Does he get traded?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun 

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Ken Rosenthal unpacks yesterday’s Baseball Hall of Fame vote that elected Jeff Kent and left Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens on the sidelines. (Top of show)

(5:06) Ken shares his reporting yesterday that the Pirates have a 4-year offer into free agent Kyle Schwarber. 

(6:11) Hear from Ken on why the time is now for the Tigers to make a move in the AL Central. 

(10:45) Inside Dish reflects Winter Meetings lore. 

(18:15) Grillin’ Ken answers your questions, including if the Nationals could trade Mackenzie Gore to the Orioles, Cubs Zac Gallen interest, chances Schwarber signs with the Reds, Braves changes at 2B and if the Padres will dump payroll.

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FT resident manager Buck Showalter sizes up where the Mets stand this offseason, the reports on Lindor & McNeil beef, his thoughts on the Nimmo-Semien trade, losing Edwin Díaz in the WBC, and the Hall of Fame cases for Don Mattingly and Dale Murphy.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Former MLB GM (most recently with Minnesota) Thad Levine takes us inside the Winter Meetings from a front office perspective.

We dive into details on where the Twins are at, Framber Valdez makeup q's, prospect hugging, and deadline ideas to spice up the week.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Kevin Pillar, Scott Braun

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New Astros assistant pitching coach Ethan Katz joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss his new role in Houston, his initial impressions of the Astros' pitching infrastructure and how he got into coaching high school pitchers Jack Flaherty, Max Fried and Lucas Giolito.

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