Dodgers catcher Ben Rortvedt has had a whirlwind 2025 and he discusses his mindset after being DFA’d to now catching some of the best arms in the game.

We also ask him about teammate Clayton Kershaw’s retirement announcement, plans for navigating the postseason, and how catching will change with the ABS challenge system. 

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Dodgers catcher Ben Rortvedt has had a whirlwind 2025 and he discusses his mindset after being DFA&rsquo;d to now catching some of the best arms in the game.
We also ask him about teammate Clayton Kershaw&rsquo;s retirement announcement, plans for navigating the postseason, and how catching will change with the ABS challenge system.&nbsp;
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
Go to <a href="http://superpower.com">Superpower.com</a> to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod

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Ben Rortvedt on Will Smith's injury, playoff mentality, catching with ABS, Clayton Kershaw's moment

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FT Insider and USA Today’s Bob Nightengale joins FT to share his thoughts on Framber Valdez signing with the Tigers and whether Tarik Skubal’s arbitration hearing had any impact on the decision. He discusses how close teams like the Orioles, Red Sox, and Pirates were to signing Valdez, drops the latest on Zac Gallen's market, and breaks down his column on managers with a lack of experience.

(18:09) Is this a low regular season win total for the White Sox? Also, Kratz won a poker tournament and didn't tell anyone?!

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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FT Insider and USA Today&rsquo;s <a href="https://x.com/BNightengale">Bob Nightengale</a> joins FT to share his thoughts on Framber Valdez signing with the Tigers and whether Tarik Skubal&rsquo;s arbitration hearing had any impact on the decision. He discusses how close teams like the Orioles, Red Sox, and Pirates were to signing Valdez, drops the latest on Zac Gallen's market, and breaks down his column on managers with a lack of experience.
(18:09) Is this a low regular season win total for the White Sox? Also, Kratz won a poker tournament and didn't tell anyone?!
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Bob Nightengale’s Hot Stove Update: Tigers/Framber aftermath, Zac Gallen market, Inexperienced managers

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It was a quiet offseason for the Tigers—until now. (top of show) After winning the Framber Valdez sweepstakes and pairing him with Tarik Skubal, how much do things change?

(14:42) BREAKING NEWS: Tarik Skubal won his highly-anticipated arbitration case, and he’s getting PAID this season.

(30:07) Isiah Kiner-Falefa signed with the Red Sox. What's next for Boston?

(35:02) Let’s hit some quick signings: Miguel Andújar to the Padres and José Urquidy to the Pirates.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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It was a quiet offseason for the Tigers&mdash;until now. (top of show) After winning the Framber Valdez sweepstakes and pairing him with Tarik Skubal, how much do things change?
(14:42) BREAKING NEWS: Tarik Skubal won his highly-anticipated arbitration case, and he&rsquo;s getting PAID this season.
(30:07) Isiah Kiner-Falefa signed with the Red Sox. What's next for Boston?
(35:02) Let&rsquo;s hit some quick signings: Miguel And&uacute;jar to the Padres and Jos&eacute; Urquidy to the Pirates.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Skubal wins historic arbitration battle, Framber signs w/Tigers, IKF to Boston, Padres sign Andújar

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss how one move changes everything. The Tigers signing Framber Valdez to a 3-year, $115 million deal is that kind of move. (Top of show).

(2:28) The hosts discuss the future for ace Tarik Skubal.

(4:45) Ken and Alanna discuss if the Tigers now boast the American League's best rotation.

(9:42) The Yankees and Phillies start the "silly or smart" discussion - teams running the same rosters back in 2026.

(13:21) The hosts take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including who could pivot to Zac Gallen, and if the Red Sox infield is set after signing IKF.

(18:58) Ken and Alanna crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss how one move changes everything. The Tigers signing Framber Valdez to a 3-year, $115 million deal is that kind of move. (Top of show).
(2:28) The hosts discuss the future for ace Tarik Skubal.
(4:45) Ken and Alanna discuss if the Tigers now boast the American League's best rotation.
(9:42) The Yankees and Phillies start the "silly or smart" discussion - teams running the same rosters back in 2026.
(13:21) The hosts take your live Grillin&rsquo; Ken questions, including who could pivot to Zac Gallen, and if the Red Sox infield is set after signing IKF.
(18:58) Ken and Alanna crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.
Subscribe to the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@foulterritoryshow">FT YouTube channel</a> to watch this show live every week!

Fair Territory: Big Framber Valdez splash for Tigers, Yankees/Phillies running it back, Best AL rotations, Skubal’s arbitration

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Ben Rortvedt on Will Smith's injury, playoff mentality, catching with ABS, Clayton Kershaw's moment

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