Baltimore Banner beat writer Andy Kostka breaks down the extension newbie Samuel Basallo and if this spells trouble for Adley Rutschman's future with the Orioles. He also answers if this is a statement by ownership, what happens with the other young talent, and if Mike Elias is the right guy for the job.

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Baltimore Banner beat writer <a href="https://x.com/afkostka">Andy Kostka</a> breaks down the extension newbie Samuel Basallo and if this spells trouble for Adley Rutschman's future with the Orioles. He also answers if this is a statement by ownership, what happens with the other young talent, and if Mike Elias is the right guy for the job.
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Baseball the way it should be covered and exclusive interviews with MLB studs #FTLive hosted by AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Kevin Pillar, Trevor May, Jason Kipnis, Jonathan Papelbon, Scott Braun, insider Ken Rosenthal and PTBNL. The world is our clubhouse.

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Baseball the way it should be covered and exclusive interviews with MLB studs #FTLive hosted by AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Cameron Maybin, Trevor May, Jason Kipnis, Jonathan Papelbon, Scott Braun, insider Ken Rosenthal and PTBNL. The world is our clubhouse.

Andy Kostka talks Samuel Basallo extension, Orioles offseason plan

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The Red Sox have ditched the interim label and named Chad Tracy as their full-time manager, locking in a 3-year contract. (TOS)

(3:00) Aaron Judge is likely to miss the AL Wild Card Series. How much will the Yankees miss their captain as they look to make a deep postseason run?

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(14:11) The Reds have 5 of the worst 9 hitters in all of baseball, and Nick Krall traded for 4 of those players. Oof.

(16:40) We hit some updates from Orioles PBO Mike Elias.

(19:35) North Side Territory co-host Patrick Mooney joins FT with the latest on the Cubs playoff push and what Alex Bregman’s gruesome injury means for their postseason hopes.

(32:46) Check out our animated merch at the FT Shop! Plus, a fan pointed out that AJ has a pretty epic birthday.  

(35:37) The newest Dirt from the Dugout episode stars Yankees manager Aaron Boone...don't miss it! And the Giants are setting a weird record with their roster usage.

(41:43) Baseball America released their 2026 Minor League Players of the Year per org.

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The <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monster-territory-a-boston-red-sox-podcast/id1791306475">Red Sox</a> have ditched the interim label and named Chad Tracy as their full-time manager, locking in a 3-year contract. (TOS)
(3:00) Aaron Judge is likely to miss the AL Wild Card Series. How much will the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pinstripe-territory-a-new-york-yankees-podcast/id1565584610">Yankees</a> miss their captain as they look to make a deep postseason run?
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(14:11) The <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riverfront-territory-a-cincinnati-reds-podcast/id1872740987">Reds</a> have 5 of the worst 9 hitters in all of baseball, and Nick Krall traded for 4 of those players. Oof.
(16:40) We hit some updates from <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/birdland-territory/id1891079225">Orioles</a> PBO Mike Elias.
(19:35) <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/north-side-territory-a-chicago-cubs-podcast/id1745774349">North Side Territory</a> co-host&nbsp;Patrick Mooney joins FT with the latest on the Cubs playoff push and what Alex Bregman&rsquo;s gruesome injury means for their postseason hopes.
(32:46) Check out our animated merch at the <a href="https://foulterritoryshop.com/">FT Shop</a>! Plus, a fan pointed out that AJ has a pretty epic birthday.&nbsp;&nbsp;
(35:37) The newest <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirt-from-the-dugout/id1895617382">Dirt from the Dugout</a> episode stars Yankees manager Aaron Boone...don't miss it! And the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/splash-hit-territory-a-san-francisco-giants-podcast/id1850386082">Giants</a> are setting a weird record with their roster usage.
(41:43) <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-sheet-podcast-the-end-of-the-minor-league-season/id201539011?i=1000579316826">Baseball America</a> released their 2026 Minor League Players of the Year per org.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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October without Judge? Bregman out too? Red Sox sign Mgr Chad Tracy long-term & pick up Breslow options

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The Phillies Show co-host Jim Salisbury discusses the state of the Phillies heading into the postseason. Can they overcome a slumping bullpen? Plus, Jim explains what needs to be flushed to get where they want to go.

(21:57) Yankees SP Carlos Rodón reveals the clubhouse vibe following Aaron Judge’s untimely calf injury. Rodón touches on what he’s seeing from Cam Schlittler amid a Cy Young-worthy season, Aaron Boone’s odd postgame celebration, and more on his Roberto Clemente Award nomination.

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<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-phillies-show/id1738537069">The Phillies Show</a> co-host Jim Salisbury discusses the state of the Phillies heading into the postseason. Can they overcome a slumping bullpen? Plus, Jim explains what needs to be flushed to get where they want to go.
(21:57) <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pinstripe-territory-a-new-york-yankees-podcast/id1565584610">Yankees</a> SP Carlos Rod&oacute;n reveals the clubhouse vibe following Aaron Judge&rsquo;s untimely calf injury. Rod&oacute;n touches on what he&rsquo;s seeing from Cam Schlittler amid a Cy Young-worthy season, Aaron Boone&rsquo;s odd postgame celebration, and more on his Roberto Clemente Award nomination.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz
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Carlos Rodón on Aaron Judge’s injury, Schlittler’s rise + Jim Salisbury discusses Philly October fears

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Four-time Manager of the Year Buck Showalter explains why there’s nothing wrong with a postseason-clinching celebration. Showalter reveals a chilling story from the haunted Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Pete Alonso’s return to Queens, and managing around Aaron Judge’s injury.

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Four-time Manager of the Year Buck Showalter explains why there&rsquo;s nothing wrong with a postseason-clinching celebration. Showalter reveals a chilling story from the haunted Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Pete Alonso&rsquo;s return to Queens, and managing around Aaron Judge&rsquo;s injury.
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Buck Showalter Unfiltered: Managing around Judge’s injury, Pete’s return to Queens, Early celebrations

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Andy Kostka talks Samuel Basallo extension, Orioles offseason plan

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