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
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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.

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.

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

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Thomas Pannone throws perfecto for AAA Nashville! (Top of show)

(1:48) Doug Eddings directed Hancel Rincon to adjust his cap tilt during his MLB debut. The ask lit a fire underneath Cardinals manager Oli Marmol, who was ejected and had some choice words after the game. Was this really necessary by Eddings?

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(14:30) Jesus Luzardo tossed a CGSO in the quickest nine-inning Phillies game in more than 37 years.

(18:49) Ronald Acuña Jr. played villain in Philadelphia, pulling a curtain call in front of thousands of angry Phillies fans after Zack Wheeler took a jab at his antics.

(27:11) The Mariners are flat-out cooked. Should Brendan Donovan even come back, at this point?

(28:58) Jake Cronenworth FINALLY hit his first opposite-field home run in his seventh big league season.

(31:44) The Red Sox mocked Blaze Alexander after tempers flared on Friday, then proceeded to sweep the all but finished O’s.

(36:49) Shane McClanahan landed back on the IL with forearm tightness.

(39:31) Luke Weaver revealed he’s been dealing with severe poison ivy over the last month and has hardly been able to sleep.

(42:23) The White Sox revealed spectacular-looking new stadium renderings.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Thomas Pannone throws perfecto for AAA Nashville! (Top of show)
(1:48) Doug Eddings directed Hancel Rincon to adjust his cap tilt during his MLB debut. The ask lit a fire underneath <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cardinal-territory-a-st-louis-cardinals-podcast/id1785303588">Cardinals</a> manager Oli Marmol, who was ejected and had some choice words after the game. Was this really necessary by Eddings?
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(14:30) Jesus Luzardo tossed a CGSO in the quickest nine-inning <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-phillies-show/id1738537069">Phillies</a> game in more than 37 years.
(18:49) Ronald Acu&ntilde;a Jr. played villain in Philadelphia, pulling a curtain call in front of thousands of angry Phillies fans after Zack Wheeler took a jab at his antics.
(27:11) The <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/refuse-to-lose-territory-a-seattle-mariners-podcast/id1755417576">Mariners</a> are flat-out cooked. Should Brendan Donovan even come back, at this point?
(28:58) Jake Cronenworth FINALLY hit his first opposite-field home run in his seventh big league season.
(31:44) The <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monster-territory-a-boston-red-sox-podcast/id1791306475">Red Sox</a> mocked Blaze Alexander after tempers flared on Friday, then proceeded to sweep the all but finished <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BirdlandTerritory">O&rsquo;s</a>.
(36:49) Shane McClanahan landed back on the IL with forearm tightness.
(39:31) Luke Weaver revealed he&rsquo;s been dealing with severe poison ivy over the last month and has hardly been able to sleep.
(42:23) The <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sox-machine/id851782101">White Sox</a> revealed spectacular-looking new stadium renderings.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Ridiculous Ump Show tilted hat power trip, Red Sox roast O’s, Ronald Acuña Jr. curtain call in Philly?

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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal unpacks Ronald Acuña Jr.'s heroics to lift the Braves over the Phillies. (Top of Show)

(3:23) In a muddy "Race of the Turtles," the Guardians leapfrog the Blue Jays. The Jays will need to piece together innings down the stretch. Plus, the Orioles are sinking and the Rangers are hanging around.

(7:17) In the NL playoff race, why the Marlins can gain ground quickly before it's too late.

(10:50) Ken's Inside Dish unpacks the strange Doug Eddings situation Friday in Colorado.

(19:35) Grillin' Ken answers your live questions, including Sonny Gray's stellar season, if an Acuña extension could happen, how the Yankees could manage Aaron Judge's return, and which teams would benefit most from being a top 2 seed.

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<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fair-territory-with-ken-rosenthal/id1686246159">Fair Territory</a> host Ken Rosenthal unpacks Ronald Acu&ntilde;a Jr.'s heroics to lift the Braves over the Phillies. (Top of Show)
(3:23) In a muddy "Race of the Turtles," the Guardians leapfrog the Blue Jays. The Jays will need to piece together innings down the stretch. Plus, the Orioles are sinking and the Rangers are hanging around.
(7:17) In the NL playoff race, why the Marlins can gain ground quickly before it's too late.
(10:50) Ken's Inside Dish unpacks the strange Doug Eddings situation Friday in Colorado.
(19:35) Grillin' Ken answers your live questions, including Sonny Gray's stellar season, if an Acu&ntilde;a extension could happen, how the Yankees could manage Aaron Judge's return, and which teams would benefit most from being a top 2 seed.
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Fair Territory: Ronald Acuña Jr.'s huge HR, Umpire Doug Eddings goes too far, Aaron Judge's return plan

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Karl Ravech sits down with Tim and Jeff Kurkjian on Is This A Great Game, Or What? to look back on his legendary run at ESPN.

He breaks down can't-miss stories about Buck Showalter, Harold Reynolds, Peter Gammons, John Kruk, Terry Francona, Eduardo Pérez, and so many others.

Plus, an emotional look inside his final year covering the Little League World Series.

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Karl Ravech sits down with Tim and Jeff Kurkjian on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-this-a-great-game-or-what/id1737278150">Is This A Great Game, Or What?</a> to look back on his legendary run at ESPN.
He breaks down can't-miss stories about Buck Showalter, Harold Reynolds, Peter Gammons, John Kruk, Terry Francona, Eduardo P&eacute;rez, and so many others.
Plus, an emotional look inside his final year covering the Little League World Series.
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Karl Ravech reflects on legendary ESPN career on Tim Kurkjian's “Is This A Great Game, Or What?” show

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

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