MLB backed a new amateur “down period" that Kratz and AJ say will accomplish...nothing.

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(8:30) Jonathan Papelbon tells us about Boston's offensive struggles since losing rookie star Roman Anthony. He also dishes on Boston's pitching depth and how they'll line up their attack going forward.

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(17:55) Plus, Pap drops his thoughts on the ABS challenge system officially happening in 2026 and how the Dodgers will manage Shohei Ohtani pitching in October.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

MLB backed a new amateur &ldquo;down period" that Kratz and AJ say will accomplish...nothing.
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(8:30) Jonathan Papelbon tells us about Boston's offensive struggles since losing rookie star Roman Anthony. He also dishes on Boston's pitching depth and how they'll line up their attack going forward.
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(17:55) Plus, Pap drops his thoughts on the ABS challenge system officially happening in 2026 and how the Dodgers will manage Shohei Ohtani pitching in October.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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.

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MLB’s new empty "down period” rule + Pap talks Red Sox survival mode

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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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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo dive into teams that have a lot of work to do this offseason - Yankees, Red Sox, Cubs, Mets & Padres. (Top of Show)

(6:14) The hosts delve into Ken’s latest notes column that includes a possible path to the D’backs signing Alex Bregman and keeping Ketel Marte.

(11:28) Munetaka Murakami's comp with Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber exists.

(15:08) The hosts take your live Grillin’ Ken questions - including Cubs fans frustrations and a Twins ownership shuffle.

(20:15) Ken and Alanna crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

(23:27) The Phillies are betting on Adolis García finding his offense again.

<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fair-territory-with-ken-rosenthal/id1686246159">Fair Territory</a> host Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo dive into teams that have a lot of work to do this offseason - Yankees, Red Sox, Cubs, Mets &amp; Padres. (Top of Show)
(6:14) The hosts delve into Ken&rsquo;s latest notes column that includes a possible path to the D&rsquo;backs signing Alex Bregman and keeping Ketel Marte.
(11:28) Munetaka Murakami's comp with Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber exists.
(15:08) The hosts take your live Grillin&rsquo; Ken questions - including Cubs fans frustrations and a Twins ownership shuffle.
(20:15) Ken and Alanna crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.
(23:27) The Phillies are betting on Adolis Garc&iacute;a finding his offense again.

Fair Territory: Ken's latest on Alex Bregman and Ketel Marte, Munetaka Murakami/Kyle Schwarber comp, STACKED Team USA for WBC

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MLB’s new empty "down period” rule + Pap talks Red Sox survival mode

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