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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd announced on FT that he will be pitching for Team USA in the 2026 WBC. He tells us about a superstar catcher catching his bullpen sessions this offseason and details the decision to pitch on short rest in the NLDS against the Brewers.

Hosts: Scott Braun, Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski

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Should Bud Selig be in the Hall of Fame? Alex Rodriguez had pointed thoughts, so Ken brings in his perspective on the steroids era issue.

(3:00) The HOF Contemporary Era Election results will be revealed on Sunday. We explain the voting process and predict whether anyone on the ballot will get in.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Kevin Pillar, Scott Braun

We'll react to the Hall of Fame vote when we're back LIVE on FT Monday

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Mets’d Up host Marc Luino reveals the offseason to-do list for the Mets and answers if he’d rather keep Pete Alonso or Edwin Díaz. He also shares how they will fill roster holes.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Kevin Pillar, Scott Braun

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There’s a new FT lineup combo today. KP and Toddfather collab for the first time! 

(02:48) The Password is now a Pirate! Boston and Pittsburgh swap 5 players, so we analyze both sides of the deal. Baseball America's Geoff Pontes scouts some of the players involved. 

(14:36) FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal talks on the Pirates-Red Sox trade and if Kyle Tucker’s Blue Jays visit affects Bo Bichette. Ken details how the Winter Meetings are for him as an insider.

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(28:35) Aaron Judge has very good odds to win AL MVP next year. He's already a Hall of Fame lock, right?

(39:41) Alex Bregman has renewed interest from the Chicago Cubs. Will the Cubs be the winning bidder?

(45:03) We reveal some of the lineup for our show at the Winter Meetings next week! 

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Kevin Pillar, Scott Braun

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Ken Rosenthal and Scott Braun react to news that free agent slugger Kyle Tucker visited the Blue Jays facility in Dunedin. (Top of show)

(4:06) Ken unpacks a note from his latest column that the Dodgers could trade Teoscar Hernández.

(9:08) The hosts preview the Contemporary Baseball Era Hall of Fame vote announced Sunday.

(14:21) Ken and Scott crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week. 

(21:28) Ken takes your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including if the Twins could package Buxton with Ryan, Fernando-mania, Blue Jays payroll, Edwin Diaz market & Tatsuya Imai frontrunners.

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Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins FT to offer some new details about the 2017 sign-stealing scandal. Plus, he addresses the Jose Altuve buzzer conspiracy theory and his broken relationship with Mike Fiers. We also ask him about his viral Yamamoto comments.

We begin with Josh listing the offseason to-do list for Houston.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

Reddick is part of the crew that covers the Astros in-depth at Crush City Territory, part of the FT Network.

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We’re taking over Orlando next week at the Winter Meetings!

(2:14) The Rays sign up Cedric Mullins. Where do they stand in the AL East?

(9:40) We react to Ken Rosenthal's report that the Dodgers might trade Teoscar Hernández.

(21:50) The Dodgers re-signed World Series hero Miguel Rojas to a one-year deal.

(24:03) We discuss the signing timeline update on Tatsuya Imai and how he's cool working with a variety of clubs.

Don't miss FT at the Winter Meetings LIVE on YouTube next week!

(28:37) Emilio Pagán signs back with the Reds.

(31:15) Kyle Tucker visited the Blue Jays' Florida complex. Is this a message to Bo Bichette to lower his asking price or is there genuine mutual interest in making this happen?

(42:48) Let's talk BETMGM odds for the Blue Jays to represent the AL in the World Series.

(46:46) Former Angels manager Ron Washington is coming back to baseball as a major league infield coach for the Giants.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Are the Pirates really big game shopping? Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reporter and Bucco Territory host Noah Hiles breaks down the offseason goals for the Bucs. Is there any chance of them landing Kyle Schwarber or J.T. Realmuto? Should they trade Mitch Keller and is there some tension between the organization and Andrew McCutchen?

You can also get much more insight on this team if you listen to Bucco Territory, part of the FT Network.

Hosts: Scott Braun, Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski

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FT reviews Ken Rosenthal's latest notes column, including the Reds expressing interest in Kyle Schwarber and the Brewers softening on trading Freddy Peralta.

(12:02) Where will Bo go? Anthony Franco from MLB Trade Rumors joins FT to discuss the potential landing spots for Bo Bichette in free agency.

Hosts: Scott Braun, Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski

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Congrats to FT Network friend Katie Woo on her new role as a beat writer for the Dodgers!

(3:22) The Rockies have hired Josh Byrnes as their new GM. With his past experience with the Dodgers, will he be able to make the right moves to turn this franchise around?

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(13:53) The Blue Jays add another starter to their rotation in Cody Ponce. How does that Toronto rotation look now?

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(25:59) NPB star Anthony Kay links up with the White Sox.

(31:16) Pitcher Ryan Weiss signs with the Astros from overseas. With Framber Valdez more than likely leaving in free agency, will the Astros have to swing some trades to improve their rotation?

(38:26) Alek Manoah signs with the Angels. Can he find it again?

(41:28) Let's talk BetMGM odds for the Mets to win the NL Pennant.

Hosts: Scott Braun, Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski 

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