Happy New Year! It's the first live show of 2026 and we are inching closer to spring training.

(5:06) Tatsuya Imai is a Houston Astro and for way less than most thought he'd get. The Athletic's Chandler Rome joins us to break down the contract details, what Imai brings to the rotation, and what's next for the team.

For more from Chandler on the Houston Astros, check out Crush City Territory, part of the FT Network.

(27:58) Let's talk about more signings that happened since the last time we had an FT Live show. Eflin to the Orioles, Mahle joining the Giants rotation, the Cubs signing up Hunter Harvey and more.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Happy New Year! It's the first live show of 2026 and we are inching closer to spring training.
(5:06) Tatsuya Imai is a Houston Astro and for way less than most thought he'd get. The Athletic's <a href="https://x.com/Chandler_Rome">Chandler Rome</a> joins us to break down the contract details, what Imai brings to the rotation, and what's next for the team.
For more from Chandler on the Houston Astros, check out&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crush-city-territory-a-houston-astros-podcast/id1784834834">Crush City Territory,</a> part of the FT Network.
(27:58) Let's talk about more signings that happened since the last time we had an FT Live show. Eflin to the Orioles, Mahle joining the Giants rotation, the Cubs signing up Hunter Harvey and more.
Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@foulterritoryshow">The show is back and LIVE every weekday on YouTube from 1-3p ET</a>

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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.

Astros land Tatsuya Imai, Holiday signings recap, Chandler Rome joins

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When are Anthony Volpe, Gerrit Cole, and Carlos Rodón returning to the Bronx? Yankees manager Aaron Boone joins FT to address the alternate uniform buzz, rave about Ben Rice's incredible start, and share his thoughts on the Ohtani rule.

Hosts: Kipnis, Braun, Kratz

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When are Anthony Volpe, Gerrit Cole, and Carlos Rod&oacute;n returning to the Bronx? Yankees manager Aaron Boone joins FT to address the alternate uniform buzz, rave about Ben Rice's incredible start, and share his thoughts on the Ohtani rule.
Hosts: Kipnis, Braun, Kratz
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Yankees Manager Aaron Boone joins

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FT Insider Bob Nightengale elaborates on his Munetaka Murakami and if his massive start will lead to a sweet payday down the line. Plus, Bob weighs in on the teams off to slow starts and whether any of them need to make a move asap. 

(8:56) The Royals have secured a $2 billion private investment to build a new ballpark in downtown Kansas City.

(16:44) The franchise value for the Dodgers has grown A LOT since 2012. Magic Johnson chimed in.

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(19:39) Jake Cronenworth was on Friar Territory and reacted to Joe Musgrove saying Jake can be a manager one day.

(22:28) Scott and Kip react to Mike Petriello discussing a two-strike approach.

Hosts: Kipnis, Braun, Kratz

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FT Insider Bob Nightengale elaborates on his Munetaka Murakami and if his massive start will lead to a sweet payday down the line. Plus, Bob weighs in on the teams off to slow starts and whether any of them need to make a move asap.&nbsp;
(8:56) The Royals have secured a $2 billion private investment to build a new ballpark in downtown Kansas City.
(16:44) The franchise value for the Dodgers has grown A LOT since 2012. Magic Johnson chimed in.
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(19:39) Jake Cronenworth was on&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friar-territory-a-san-diego-padres-podcast/id1792091033">Friar Territory</a> and reacted to Joe Musgrove saying Jake can be a manager one day.
(22:28) Scott and Kip react to Mike Petriello discussing a two-strike approach.
Hosts: Kipnis, Braun, Kratz
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Bob Nightengale’s Murakami report + Magic Johnson’s profitable tweet, Royals new ballpark announcement, Two-strike approach debate

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Entrepreneur and FT resident 2nd baseman Jason Kipnis gives his thoughts on the Padres’ record sale of $3.9 billion. Was Kip involved in a team sale too? (top of show)

(8:19) BREAKING NEWS: The Padres have signed Lucas Giolito. FT Insider Bob Nightengale has the details and explains why Giolito is a nice fit. Does this make them a real threat to the Dodgers?

(18:06) The Cubs are on a seven-game heater. What’s the key to their success?

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(26:54) The Mets are not the only NL East team crumbling early. The Phillies have dropped seven straight games.

(31:23) Braves closer Raisel Iglesias is on the IL with right shoulder inflammation. Did sleep cause the problem??

(37:51) Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday experienced another setback.

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(41:15) The Mets are messy and they are getting trolled hard on social media. Is it time to reverse course?

(59:04) What’s the longest losing streak Kip has been a part of?

Hosts: Kipnis, Braun, Kratz

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Entrepreneur and FT resident 2nd baseman Jason Kipnis gives his thoughts on the Padres&rsquo; record sale of $3.9 billion. Was Kip involved in a team sale too? (top of show)
(8:19) BREAKING NEWS: The Padres have signed Lucas Giolito. FT Insider <a href="https://x.com/BNightengale">Bob Nightengale</a> has the details and explains why Giolito is a nice fit. Does this make them a real threat to the Dodgers?
(18:06) The Cubs are on a seven-game heater. What&rsquo;s the key to their success?
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(26:54) The Mets are not the only NL East team crumbling early. The Phillies have dropped seven straight games.
(31:23) Braves closer Raisel Iglesias is on the IL with right shoulder inflammation. Did sleep cause the problem??
(37:51) Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday experienced another setback.
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(41:15) The Mets are messy and they are getting trolled hard on social media. Is it time to reverse course?
(59:04) What&rsquo;s the longest losing streak Kip has been a part of?
Hosts: Kipnis, Braun, Kratz
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Bob Nightengale on Padres signing Lucas Giolito + Cubs streak good, Phillies & Mets streak ugly

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Astros land Tatsuya Imai, Holiday signings recap, Chandler Rome joins

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