Legendary broadcaster Bob Costas swings by with thoughts on this World Series matchup, Dave Roberts' "ruining baseball" quote, and TV ratings.

Bob also got into the premature lockout talk, the Mariners' Game 7 decisions, what NBA on NBC should do with Michael Jordan, and if he'll be a part of the 2028 Olympics.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Legendary broadcaster Bob Costas swings by with thoughts on this World Series matchup, Dave Roberts' "ruining baseball" quote, and TV ratings.
Bob also got into the premature lockout talk, the Mariners' Game 7 decisions, what NBA on NBC should do with Michael Jordan, and if he'll be a part of the 2028 Olympics.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Bob Costas: Dodgers “ruining” MLB? Dan Wilson’s flub, Michael Jordan’s NBC debut, ’28 Olympics host?

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Was there a rift between Matt Strahm and the Phillies? We dive deep into the rumor and both sides of the Phillies-Royals trade.

(13:45) Nick Castellanos is likely on his way out in Philly. Are fans being too harsh on him and could teams benefit with adding him to their club?

For more Phillies insight, check out The Phillies Show, part of the FT Network. 

(24:36) Emmanuel Clase is back in the news. MLB caught him breaking cell phone rules BEFORE the betting probe. We elaborate on what the new story is and how it connects to his indictment.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

Was there a rift between Matt Strahm and the Phillies? We dive deep into the rumor and both sides of the Phillies-Royals trade.
(13:45) Nick Castellanos is likely on his way out in Philly. Are fans being too harsh on him and could teams benefit with adding him to their club?
For more Phillies insight, check out <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-phillies-show/id1738537069">The Phillies Show</a>, part of the FT Network.&nbsp;
(24:36) Emmanuel Clase is back in the news. MLB caught him breaking cell phone rules BEFORE the betting probe. We elaborate on what the new story is and how it connects to his indictment.
Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

Breakdown of Phillies-Royals trade & Philly player beef, MLB already red-flagged Clase’s cell phone use

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FT will be at Redsfest on January 17th and 18th with Toddfather, SB and Riverfront Territory host Danny Graves!

(5:38) Michael King is staying in San Diego. We analyze his pitching profile and what re-signing him means for the Padres’ rotation next season.

(16:07) FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal breaks down the big trades that went down today, including the Orioles dealing away Shane Baz and Brandon Lowe.

(26:59) Geoff Pontes from Baseball America sizes up the prospects that the Rays received in the deals with the Orioles, the Astros, and the Pirates. Plus, where will Munetaka Murakami go with his deadline to sign approaching and will teams offer him a long-term deal? 

(42:05) There is officially a settlement on the wrongful death lawsuit between the Angels and the Tyler Skaggs family. We also want to send some love to pitcher John Means, who ruptured his achilles.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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FT will be at Redsfest on January 17th and 18th with Toddfather, SB and&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/riverfront-territory/id1850399387">Riverfront Territory</a> host Danny Graves!
(5:38) Michael King is staying in San Diego. We analyze his pitching profile and what re-signing him means for the Padres&rsquo; rotation next season.
(16:07) FT Senior Insider <a href="https://x.com/Ken_Rosenthal">Ken Rosenthal</a> breaks down the big trades that went down today, including the Orioles dealing away Shane Baz and Brandon Lowe.
(26:59) <a href="https://x.com/GeoffPontesBA">Geoff Pontes</a> from Baseball America sizes up the prospects that the Rays received in the deals with the Orioles, the Astros, and the Pirates. Plus, where will Munetaka Murakami go with his deadline to sign approaching and will teams offer him a long-term deal?&nbsp;
(42:05) There is officially a settlement on the wrongful death lawsuit between the Angels and the Tyler Skaggs family. We also want to send some love to pitcher John Means, who ruptured his achilles.
Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Trade Day Frenzy: Ken Rosenthal & Geoff Pontes break down the deals, Michael King signs back w/Padres

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Fish on First Marlins beat writers Isaac Azout, explains the relievers Miami is interested in and how recent Minor League coaching moves could impact them. Isaac also lists Miami’s top young players due for extensions and reveals if they’ll continue calling pitches from the dugout.

(16:59) Cleveland.com beat writer Paul Hoynes discusses the quiet offseason for the Guardians and if they prefer first-half acquisitions. He also shares what Cleveland could get for Steven Kwan and if a Brendan Donovan trade happens. Also, congratulations to Paul on receiving the BBWAA career excellence award and being elected into the HOF!

(33:00) Will the Dodgers represent the NL in the World Series again? What are the BetMGM odds for it?

Hosts: Jason Kipnis, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

Fish on First Marlins beat writers&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/IsaacAzout">Isaac Azout</a>, explains the relievers Miami is interested in and how recent Minor League coaching moves could impact them. Isaac also lists Miami&rsquo;s top young players due for extensions and reveals if they&rsquo;ll continue calling pitches from the dugout.
(16:59) Cleveland.com beat writer <a href="https://x.com/hoynsie">Paul Hoynes</a> discusses the quiet offseason for the Guardians and if they prefer first-half acquisitions. He also shares what Cleveland could get for Steven Kwan and if a Brendan Donovan trade happens. Also, congratulations to Paul on receiving the BBWAA career excellence award and being elected into the HOF!
(33:00) Will the Dodgers represent the NL in the World Series again? What are the BetMGM odds for it?
Hosts: Jason Kipnis, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

Marlins & Guardians offseason needs + Dodgers heavily favored again

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Bob Costas: Dodgers “ruining” MLB? Dan Wilson’s flub, Michael Jordan’s NBC debut, ’28 Olympics host?

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