Guardians GM Mike Chernoff talks about the team’s culture, his process for signing free agents as a smaller-market team, how the team dealt with the Emmanuel Clase situation, and José Ramírez’s extension.

(19:20) Gavin Williams discusses his breakout 2025 season, watching the success of his former college teammates in the league, and the state of college baseball.

(32:55) Slade Cecconi updates us on what he tweaked this offseason and expectations for the 2026 campaign.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Guardians GM Mike Chernoff talks about the team&rsquo;s culture, his process for signing free agents as a smaller-market team, how the team dealt with the Emmanuel Clase situation, and Jos&eacute; Ram&iacute;rez&rsquo;s extension.
(19:20) Gavin Williams discusses his breakout 2025 season, watching the success of his former college teammates in the league, and the state of college baseball.
(32:55) Slade Cecconi updates us on what he tweaked this offseason and expectations for the 2026 campaign.
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.

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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.

GM Mike Chernoff, Gavin Williams & Slade Cecconi @Guardians Camp

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A fan wrote in about a radical idea to try and promote more contact in the sport, but EK and AJ weren't feeling it. (Top of show)

(4:59) Let's start with the Brewers taking back 1st place in the NL Central with The Miz dealing.

(18:08) Legendary exec Theo Epstein was the latest guest on Dirt From The Dugout and we dissected his comments on scouting in today's world. 

(26:13) Why aren't the Giants starting top prospect Bryce Eldridge more consistently?

(41:40) Gerrit Cole returns on Friday. It's been a minute.

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(45:08) Lance McCullers Jr. is dealing with a shoulder issue that shelved him.

(46:08) Pirates Manager Don Kelly is not pleased with his bullpen.

(47:38) Ron Washington drills work! His latest project has totally turned around his defensive profile.

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A fan wrote in about a radical idea to try and promote more contact in the sport, but EK and AJ weren't feeling it. (Top of show)
(4:59) Let's start with the Brewers taking back 1st place in the NL Central with The Miz dealing.
(18:08) Legendary exec Theo Epstein was the latest guest on&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirt-from-the-dugout/id1895617382">Dirt From The Dugout</a> and we dissected his comments on scouting in today's world.&nbsp;
(26:13) Why aren't the Giants starting top prospect Bryce Eldridge more consistently?
(41:40) Gerrit Cole returns on Friday. It's been a minute.
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(45:08) Lance McCullers Jr. is dealing with a shoulder issue that shelved him.
(46:08) Pirates Manager Don Kelly is not pleased with his bullpen.
(47:38) Ron Washington drills work! His latest project has totally turned around his defensive profile.
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Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

Brewers > Cubs? Why are the Giants sitting Bryce Eldridge so often?

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal joined FT for the Inside Scoop. He discussed Bo Bichette's skid, Drake Baldwin's injury, whether the Phillies can make a run at the NL East, the Dodgers-Padres series and the Edwin Díaz cockfighting scandal in Puerto Rico.

(18:13) Tiger Territory host Cody Stavenhagen jumped on to break down Tarik Skubal's NanoNeedle procedure and whether he can save the season upon his return. He also discussed how the Tigers can turn things around, concerns for Framber Valdez, and word on Casey Mize.

Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun 

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FT Senior Insider <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fair-territory-with-ken-rosenthal/id1686246159">Ken Rosenthal</a> joined FT for the Inside Scoop. He discussed Bo Bichette's skid, Drake Baldwin's injury, whether the Phillies can make a run at the NL East, the Dodgers-Padres series and the Edwin D&iacute;az cockfighting scandal in Puerto Rico.
(18:13)&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tiger-territory-a-detroit-tigers-podcast/id1773651096">Tiger Territory</a> host Cody Stavenhagen jumped on to break down Tarik Skubal's NanoNeedle procedure and whether he can save the season upon his return. He also discussed how the Tigers can turn things around, concerns for Framber Valdez, and word on Casey Mize.
Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun&nbsp;
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Ken Rosenthal’s Inside Scoop: Dodgers-Padres battle, Phillies turnaround, Bo’s pressure + Tiger talk

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The Mets called up yet another prospect to try and turn their season around. Baseball America's JJ Cooper joined FT to hit the mindset behind POBO David Stearns on these moves. JJ also chimes in on Brady House down while Dylan Crews pops back up with the Nationals, and how not all first overall picks are treated equally.

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The Mets called up yet another prospect to try and turn their season around.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@baseballamerica">Baseball America's</a> JJ Cooper joined FT to hit the mindset behind POBO David Stearns on these moves. JJ also chimes in on Brady House down while Dylan Crews pops back up with the Nationals, and how not all first overall picks are treated equally.
Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun&nbsp;
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JJ Cooper’s prospect update: Mets call-ups, Dylan Crews returns, Brady House optioned, Path of 1-1’s

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GM Mike Chernoff, Gavin Williams & Slade Cecconi @Guardians Camp

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