FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Rockies hiring Paul DePodesta as their POBO and answers why Albert Pujols hasn’t been hired for any of the open manager roles. Plus, Ken discusses qualifying offers for Brandon Woodruff and Trent Grisham. And will free agency be impacted by the looming 2027 lockout?

(18:07) Hammer Territory co-host Stephen Tolbert lists the main checklist items that Atlanta needs to address this offseason and reacts declined options for some key relievers We also hit the two-catcher conundrum and discuss Walt Weiss as new skipper.

Hosts: Britt Ghiroli, Kevin Pillar, Erik Kratz

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Rockies hiring Paul DePodesta as their POBO and answers why Albert Pujols hasn&rsquo;t been hired for any of the open manager roles. Plus, Ken discusses qualifying offers for Brandon Woodruff and Trent Grisham. And will free agency be impacted by the looming 2027 lockout?
(18:07) Hammer Territory co-host Stephen Tolbert lists the main checklist items that Atlanta needs to address this offseason and reacts declined options for some key relievers We also hit the two-catcher conundrum and discuss Walt Weiss as new skipper.
Hosts: Britt Ghiroli, Kevin Pillar, Erik Kratz

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.

Ken Rosenthal: No gig for Pujols, Woodruff QO, FA lockout factor, DePodesta’s Rox + Braves to-do list

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Baseball royalty sits down with FT! Tim Kurkjian dives into what makes the Brewers so dangerous, hypes the rise of Pete Crow-Armstrong, maps out the Yankees path to the World Series, and explains why Babe Ruth, not Shohei Ohtani, is still the greatest player of all time.

Kurkjian also shares where he was on September 11th, 2001 and how baseball helped bring the country back together in its wake.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Baseball royalty sits down with FT! <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-this-a-great-game-or-what/id1737278150">Tim Kurkjian</a> dives into what makes the Brewers so dangerous, hypes the rise of Pete Crow-Armstrong, maps out the Yankees path to the World Series, and explains why Babe Ruth, not Shohei Ohtani, is still the greatest player of all time.
Kurkjian also shares where he was on September 11th, 2001 and how baseball helped bring the country back together in its wake.
Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Tim Kurkjian joins FT: Ruth v. Ohtani, Brewers slap, Yanks October path, PCA's rise, 9/11 significance

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Does an MLB manager need to have playing experience? Reaction in here to a recent poll brings out some insightful player perspective.

(16:35) Legendary manager Bobby Valentine looks back on the wake of 9/11, sharing touching stories about where he was that day, what the atmosphere was like in New York, and how baseball helped bring everyone together. Bobby V also breaks down the current state of the Mets, reflects on his managerial career, and shares whether he believes a manager has to be a former player.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Does an MLB manager need to have playing experience? Reaction in here to a recent poll brings out some insightful player perspective.
(16:35) Legendary manager Bobby Valentine looks back on the wake of 9/11, sharing touching stories about where he was that day, what the atmosphere was like in New York, and how baseball helped bring everyone together. Bobby V also breaks down the current state of the Mets, reflects on his managerial career, and shares whether he believes a manager has to be a former player.
Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Do managers need to be former players? + Bobby Valentine joins FT

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It's been 25 years since the attacks on September 11th. It will be remembered and talked about throughout the game of baseball today and forever. (Top of show)

(4:42) What a return to the majors for Anthony Volpe! Three hits, including a grand slam. Can he be an impact player for the Yankees as the postseason approaches?

(18:11) Sonny Gray has not decided whether he will pitch next season, but he's DEALING. When is it time for a player to walk away from the game?

(24:36) The Giants are offering to kinda pay their most loyal fans to come to September games.

(31:45) Turns out the Tigers DO have a plane that can travel cross-country. Plus, the Blue Jays have DFA'd Jesús Sánchez and are calling up a journeyman with a great story.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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It's been 25 years since the attacks on September 11th. It will be remembered and talked about throughout the game of baseball today and forever. (Top of show)
(4:42) What a return to the majors for Anthony Volpe! Three hits, including a grand slam. Can he be an impact player for the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pinstripe-territory-a-new-york-yankees-podcast/id1565584610">Yankees</a> as the postseason approaches?
(18:11) Sonny Gray has not decided whether he will pitch next season, but he's DEALING. When is it time for a player to walk away from the game?
(24:36) The <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/splash-hit-territory-a-san-francisco-giants-podcast/id1850386082">Giants</a> are offering to kinda pay their most loyal fans to come to September games.
(31:45) Turns out the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tiger-territory-a-detroit-tigers-podcast/id1773651096">Tigers</a> DO have a plane that can travel cross-country. Plus, the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blue-bird-territory/id1874873921">Blue Jays</a> have DFA'd Jes&uacute;s S&aacute;nchez and are calling up a journeyman with a great story.
Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Anthony Volpe’s loud return, Sonny Gray retiring? Remembering 9/11

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Ken Rosenthal: No gig for Pujols, Woodruff QO, FA lockout factor, DePodesta’s Rox + Braves to-do list

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