Prospect busted for crazy fake death age fraud scheme + Jack Harris joins: Ohtani setback, LA bats OK?

A Dominican prospect who secured a $2.8M pre-deal was found to be two years older in an age-fraud plot that involved a fake death. Yes, seriously. (9:17) Tarik Skubal took his espresso machine from the Tigers. It was not a gift! (11:09) Jack Harris of the California Post discussed Shohei Ohtani’s…

MVP PCA, Red Sox radio PxP SLAMS Jazz, Ketel Marte apology day, Curaçao wins Little League World Series

AJ jokingly fires back at Michael Kay for claiming he and Adam Wainwright cleaned out the fridge at Yankee Stadium. (Top of show) (5:03) Pete Crow-Armstrong is running away with the NL MVP after an incredible weekend in which he homered five times in two games. (18:03) It’s apology day for Ketel …

Fair Territory: PCA's MONSTER weekend, One-Way Shohei, Yankees beat Boston, Hot Orioles amp AL WC race

Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal dives into the NL MVP race. Given Pete Crow-Armstrong's 5 HR weekend and Shohei Ohtani's pitching future being uncertain, is the NL MVP race over? (Top of show) (5:13) The AL East makes a case for four teams in the playoffs. (8:17) The Orioles are making a playof…

GM Territory: Jim Bowden evaluates MVP, Cy Young, ROY awards & more

The 2026 MLB season is heading down the stretch, and it's time to hand out some hardware! GM Territory hosts Jim Bowden and Trey Bowden make their picks for 12 major MLB awards, naming a winner from both the American League and National League. They break down all 12 races, debate the toughest dec…

Birdland Territory: O's sweep A's

Birdland Territory hosts Steve Melewski, Brad Brach, and Tim Barbalace recap the Orioles' three-game sweep of the A's. They also discuss Gunnar Henderson's standout game, the defense's recent improvement, Felix Bautista's latest rehab outings, Trey Mancini's one-day contract to retire with the O's,…

Kurkjian’s “Is This a Great Game or What" on Brewers historic run, White Sox walk-offs, Red Sox remix

Tim and Jeff Kurkjian cover the Brewers' historic run to MLB's best record despite the fewest home runs, the White Sox chasing their franchise walk-off record, and the Red Sox's wild turnaround from 14 games under .500 to 14 over in 62 days. Plus, Mason Miller's scoreless streak ends and the guys d…

White Sox closer Grant Taylor joins, Recently retired Jon Berti & Giants reliever Dylan Smith on FT

White Sox closer Grant Taylor hopped on FT to discuss the unbelievable season the White Sox are having, what's clicking, and how he's adjusting to the closer role. Grant also describes which closer entrances are his favorite to watch, whether he plans on changing his own, and reflects on his time a…

MLB proposes November/January signing freeze, Weekly roster limits, New Rule 5 draft + Red Sox check up

The FT crew reacts to MLB’s latest CBA proposals (including a dead signing period in November and January) and we debate how the proposed changes could reshape the sport. (21:41) Reinforcements could be on the way for baseball's hottest second-half team, as MassLive's Chris Cotillo gives the lates…

Ken Rosenthal on the Ketel Marte fallout, Andy Green’s decision & BIG names nearing returns

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal shares more of what he learned while reporting on Ketel Marte and the complicated situation surrounding the Diamondbacks star. He offers additional insight from his conversations with players, explains why Arizona has continued to stand behind Marte, and looks ahead …

Rays FINALLY get Tampa park approved, Slippery Miz night, Chris Sale's 100mph CG, Judge skipping rehab?

Josh Harrison pinch-hits for AJ today, hyping Tarik Skubal returning to Detroit. (Top of Show) (03:08) A Chris Sale complete game shutout completes a Braves sweep over the Dodgers. (15:49) It turns out The Miz without his best stuff is still pretty dang good, dominating the Mets on a slippery nig…