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Baseball the way it should be covered and exclusive interviews with MLB studs #FTLive hosted by AJ Pierzynski, Todd Frazier, Adam Jones, Erik Kratz, Trevor May, Jonathan Papelbon, Lorenzo Cain, Jason Kipnis, Scott Braun, insider Ken Rosenthal, and PTBNL. The world is our clubhouse.
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Did the Phillies ban Stephen A. Smith from their clubhouse? Jonathan Papelbon breaks the story in a fiery callout of hot take artists Smith and Mad Dog Russo bashing Mike Trout's torn meniscus injury.AJ Pierzynski adds his two cents on the differences between the NBA schedule and MLB's grind. The crew also explains the natural aging curve and how the whole rant really missed the boat.Hosts: AJ, Pap, Kratz, BraunAll the ways to follow FT ---> HERE
Why tf was an ump yelling at an injured Byron Buxton? (21:21) We dissect the weird situation and then also dish out AL Central power rankings, including a thriving Twins team.(12:43) Shōta Imanaga is HIM. How did so many people miss on HIM???(1:35) We blast off with catcher's perspective on the controversial game-ending call that won the game for the Cubs. Did Mets manager Carlos Mendoza have a point and should we raise the plate?(14:46) Fun little exercise running through MLB's slowest runners. Can you guess some names in the top 10?Hosts: AJ, Kratz, BraunSubscribe FREE to the FT Leadoff newsletter: fresh one just released!
Does the ballpark hold back the Mariners offense? We ask Seattle Times beat writer Ryan Divish about the bottom-feeding start for the bats. The M's offense currently leads baseball in strikeouts.The convo includes shiny pitching talk, a clear-cut trade deadline need and an update on the slow power start for Julio Rodriguez.Hosts: Trevor May, AJ Pierzynski, Scott BraunSubscribe to the FT Leadoff newsletter for your quickie catchup on what's happening in ball --> TAP IN
What happened to former MVP Jose Abreu and is there a plan to fix him?! The Athletic's Chandler Rome lays out the situation and how they plan to replace him.Also, we ask about Houston closer Josh Hader being down for going more than 3 outs and new manager Joe Espada's bad luck.Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, BraunNEW Thursday edition of the FT Leadoff newsletter --> sign up :)
Punches thrown between the Rays and Brewers leads to heated debate (01:50) about how the game should be policing itself in 2024. Are bat flips really still a problem?(17:52) We also receive the suspension news during the show for Abner Uribe, Jose Siri, Freddy Peralta, and Pat Murphy. (23:39) Juan Soto v. Dean Kremer?! Yup, there's BEEF.(33:08) Padres skipper Mike Shildt had a unique choice to make and he crushed it. But also, it was a no-brainer!(36:07) Paul Skenes v. Alek Manoah was a fire duel in the minors Tuesday night and we explain why both dudes should be making their next start in the Majors.(39:08) Mike Trout injury aftermath for the Angels.(45:39) Ya know how some players say that every regular season game is the same?! Jack Flaherty's first start against the Cardinals should convince you that ain't true!(48:44) MVP of the night was the D'Backs beekeeper.FRESH FT Leadoff newsletter coming in hot on Thursday AM ---> Subscribe FREE
Baseball players don't party like they used to. Dodgers All-Star Tyler Glasnow details the nightlife culture shift in the game. Glasnow gets into Shohei Ohtani getting booed in Toronto, Freddie Freeman's big moment in Canada and Yamamoto is THE MAN! Also, Tyler left his start with cramps but he's got the cure.Do starting pitchers create narratives to hype up certain starts? Great info in here from Tyler.TAP IN to the Dodgers Territory podcast :)Hosts: AJ, EK, SB
What is happening in Miami right now? FT Senior Inside Ken Rosenthal slams the re-rebuild. Ken also breaks down the early returns on some of the top free agent contracts. The Blue Jays are possibly a team to watch at the trade deadline...but will they be buyers or sellers?Also covered: Stephen Vogt's Guardians, Nolan Arenado changing his game because of his rookie teammateAlmost 50K FT subscribers on Youtube (free of course) ARE YOU IN?!
Do MLB players listen to game broadcasts? Inside perspective here from Trevor May and AJ Pierzynski, who also answer a fan question about how the pitch clock has intensified the pitcher/catcher relationship. (31:13)(20:48) TMay is confused about the MLB Players Weekend announcement (27:28) and also calls out the gray uniform obsession.(00:46) We start out with a look at the backswing call that burned the Brewers in their loss to the Rays.(11:45) We highlight some notable pitching last night: Braves-Mariners no-hit bids (Mariners best staff in baseball too), Mets dropping Luis Severino's gem and why did Garrett Crochet get removed so early from the White Sox loss?Hosts: Trevor May, AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunNEW ITEM ALERT! FT Trucker Hats --> HERE
Ken Rosenthal weighs the pitching landscape for the NL's three dominant teams - the Phillies, Braves & Dodgers. Who has the edge on the other two juggernauts?A fascinating offseason awaits for Pete Alonso. Now part of the Mets 200 home run club, and given how contracts have changed for first baseman, what does the future hold for the Polar Bear?Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including should the Blue Jays clean house, Reynaldo Lopez being the best free agent pitcher signing last offseason & should Cleveland start planning their World Series parade??Fair Territory will be LIVE on Thursdays at 12:30p ET all season long! Get your questions ready for Ken and Alanna Rizzo.Watch Fair Territory on the FT YouTube channel
Will Vladdy Jr. ever get back to his epic 48 homer 2021 form? Legendary Blue Jays broadcaster Dan Shulman dishes a detailed download on the state of the ballclub. Shulman explains why the bats have underperformed for a while, points out some run prevention stars and provides an update on former stud starter Alek Manoah. We start with his view of Shohei Ohtani's first games in Toronto since turning down the club's contract offer.Hosts: AJ, Kratz, BraunFT Leadoff Newsletter is a MUST! SUBSCRIBE HERE (free)
Was Aaron Judge's slide against the rules or nah? Inside baseball perspective in here on why it was nbd. (2:11)(11:00) The MLBPA sent a strong memo blasting the uniform fiasco and listing next steps. Will it happen?(20:49) The Twins are baseball's hottest team and they have a lucky sausage making the rounds. Is it dangerous? lol(26:13) The White Sox are undefeated in the Tommy Pham era and his explanation for choosing the White Sox is classic.(32:18) Are the Marlins messaging that they're embarking on a rebuild after a front office shakeup coupled with a brutal start?Subscribe FREE to the FT Leadoff newsletter!!!
5x All-Star Steve Sax explains how a falsity from his father helped him cure his throwing yips!The former Rookie of the Year winner calls some games in the minors and explains how the ABS system is working well. What would that mean for the Ángel Hernández level umpires?Also featured: Sacramento getting ball, uber impressive Mookie Betts, crazy Pedro Guerrero stories.Sax has a team that is creating 200 digital assets of a painting featuring Babe Ruth and 50+ other HOFers as kids. 75% of the profits from selling these will go to the foundation honoring Steve’s son, a US Marine who tragically lost his life in a training incident. Stay tuned for more details when it hits the market!Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunFresh FT Leadoff newsletter today! Subscribe :)
Who will go #1 in this year's MLB Draft? The Athletic's Keith Law sizes up some top candidates and tells us why he's befuddled about the way Pittsburgh is prepping Paul Skenes for the Big Leagues.Do some teams take minor league ticket sales in mind with their prospects? Interesting conspiracy theory in here.Other topics covered: How to manage innings for converted starter Reynaldo Lopez, choosing Marcelo Mayer or Carson Williams, Jose Abreu might be done and stop trying to change Elly De La Cruz!Fresh FT Leadoff newsletter today! Are you in?!?! SUBSCRIBE FREE--Hey FT fam, right now get up to 60% off your Babbel subscription at Babbel.com/FOUL. Rules and restrictions may apply.
A very rare glimpse of the emotions of a player right after being cut. The White Sox designated Kevin Pillar for assignment on Friday and he joined us right after learning about the news.Pillar delivers his thoughts on what's gone wrong with the Southsiders and how it's changing. What's the difference between this organization and his prior club, the Atlanta Braves? What did manager Pedro Grifol tell him about the 2023 Sox when he signed there? Did Pillar help change the culture during his time with the club in spring training and April? What was it like to see some of the injury agony that the Sox core has experienced?Hosts: Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun--Hey FT fam, right now get up to 60% off your Babbel subscription at Babbel.com/FOUL. Rules and restrictions may apply.
Paul Skenes has BY FAR the best stuff that Pirates catcher Henry Davis has ever seen. We have Pittsburgh's former #1 overall pick telling us about their last 1-1 and about their current rookie sensation, Jared Jones.The convo starts with a debate about modern hitting. Davis then recalls a line from AJ about his catching game that sparks some FIRE banter!Are the Pirates a playoff team? Davis tells us why he believes it'll happen.How can the MLB Draft catch up to the NFL and NBA Drafts? Davis has an idea that would help.Hosted by: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun--Hey FT fam, right now get up to 60% off your Babbel subscription at Babbel.com/FOUL. Rules and restrictions may apply.
How did the Guardians cure their run-scoring malaise from last season and wind up in first place in 2024? Legendary Cleveland radio broadcaster Tom Hamilton lays out the specific gameplan changes that led to this rise and Stephen Vogt's impact following Terry Francona.Also covered with Hamilton: Cleveland's bugaboo, looking back at Tom's famous "DOWN GOES Anderson" call and an epic untold story about recently-retired Yankees radio voice John Sterling.Subscribe HERE (free) to the FT Leadoff newsletter!
Who is the leader of the Dodgers and which team is their top rival? Manager Dave Roberts takes us inside his star-studded clubhouse and we hit him with as many questions as we could knock out!Shohei Ohtani talk in here includes a breakdown of how he's changed since the Dodgers fired conman interpreter Ippei Mizuhara.Doc reviewed Yoshinobu Yamamoto's best start of his young MLB career and comp'd Toddfather to one of his players.Other fan q's answered by Roberts: Andy Pages up for good? Jason Heyward injury update & what's the plan to get Chris Taylor going again?Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunWe have a new show all about Doc's club ---> Subscribe to the Dodgers Territory podcast
Breaking news during the show that the Orioles sent down #1 overall prospect Jackson Holliday. (18:49)(14:40) FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal's instant reaction in here and that's after we get to Marlins stud pitcher Jesus Luzardo having elbow trouble. (23:25) Also covered with Ken: Cardinals fan frustration after Jordan Walker is optioned, Tommy Pham replacing Kevin Pillar, and JD Martinez is ready for action with the Mets.(3:00) Toddfather kicks off the show with an untold story about how he talked Aaron Judge into ALL RISE on his uniform.(32:30) Another day, another Astros loss and another segment on what's next for them.FRESH and FREE FT Leadoff newsletter is out now ---> SUBSCRIBE
DT hosts Alanna Rizzo and Clint Pasillas hit the latest Dodgers topics before welcoming guest Andy McCullough, senior writer at The Athletic.McCullough discusses his upcoming new book, "The Last of His Kind," a deep dive biography centered on future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw. He shares how the book came together and some of the more surprising things he learned while chatting with Kershaw and some 200 others interviewed along the way.Plus Andy talks about Shohei Ohtani's seamless fit with the Dodgers and his future as a two-way player.TAP IN to subscribe to the Dodgers Territory pod to catch all episodes!
Seeing words like CHICKEN STRIP on the back of a uniform was what showed off MLB Player's Weekend to the world. Why tf would that be gone? We discuss and then bring in A's pitcher Ross Stripling.Strip also reacts to Max Scherzer's call for umpire relegation!More topics covered: FREE ESTY RUIZ, A's > Astros??Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, BraunTRUCKER HATS ARE LIVE ON THE FT SHOP!!! ---> TAP IN
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