Even the Rangers are shocked to be in this postseason race! Texas utility man Josh Smith makes his FT debut to share stories of being unfiltered in the locker room and he praises “The Little Rascals” sparking the chase.

Smith tells us about the rise to a World Series victory in 2023, positions he's not interested in playing and he drops a hilarious take on height.

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Hosts: Scott Braun, AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz

Even the Rangers are shocked to be in this postseason race! Texas utility man Josh Smith makes his FT debut to share stories of being unfiltered in the locker room and he praises &ldquo;The Little Rascals&rdquo; sparking the chase.
Smith tells us about the rise to a World Series victory in 2023, positions he's not interested in playing and he drops a hilarious take on height.
Go to <a href="http://omahasteaks.com">OmahaSteaks.com</a> to get 50% off sitewide during their Red-Hot Sale Event and use Promo Code FOUL at checkout for an extra $35 off.
Hosts: Scott Braun, AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz

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Rangers utility man Josh Smith

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FT Insider and USA Today’s Bob Nightengale joins FT to share his thoughts on Framber Valdez signing with the Tigers and whether Tarik Skubal’s arbitration hearing had any impact on the decision. He discusses how close teams like the Orioles, Red Sox, and Pirates were to signing Valdez, drops the latest on Zac Gallen's market, and breaks down his column on managers with a lack of experience.

(18:09) Is this a low regular season win total for the White Sox? Also, Kratz won a poker tournament and didn't tell anyone?!

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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FT Insider and USA Today&rsquo;s <a href="https://x.com/BNightengale">Bob Nightengale</a> joins FT to share his thoughts on Framber Valdez signing with the Tigers and whether Tarik Skubal&rsquo;s arbitration hearing had any impact on the decision. He discusses how close teams like the Orioles, Red Sox, and Pirates were to signing Valdez, drops the latest on Zac Gallen's market, and breaks down his column on managers with a lack of experience.
(18:09) Is this a low regular season win total for the White Sox? Also, Kratz won a poker tournament and didn't tell anyone?!
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Bob Nightengale’s Hot Stove Update: Tigers/Framber aftermath, Zac Gallen market, Inexperienced managers

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It was a quiet offseason for the Tigers—until now. (top of show) After winning the Framber Valdez sweepstakes and pairing him with Tarik Skubal, how much do things change?

(14:42) BREAKING NEWS: Tarik Skubal won his highly-anticipated arbitration case, and he’s getting PAID this season.

(30:07) Isiah Kiner-Falefa signed with the Red Sox. What's next for Boston?

(35:02) Let’s hit some quick signings: Miguel Andújar to the Padres and José Urquidy to the Pirates.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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It was a quiet offseason for the Tigers&mdash;until now. (top of show) After winning the Framber Valdez sweepstakes and pairing him with Tarik Skubal, how much do things change?
(14:42) BREAKING NEWS: Tarik Skubal won his highly-anticipated arbitration case, and he&rsquo;s getting PAID this season.
(30:07) Isiah Kiner-Falefa signed with the Red Sox. What's next for Boston?
(35:02) Let&rsquo;s hit some quick signings: Miguel And&uacute;jar to the Padres and Jos&eacute; Urquidy to the Pirates.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Skubal wins historic arbitration battle, Framber signs w/Tigers, IKF to Boston, Padres sign Andújar

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss how one move changes everything. The Tigers signing Framber Valdez to a 3-year, $115 million deal is that kind of move. (Top of show).

(2:28) The hosts discuss the future for ace Tarik Skubal.

(4:45) Ken and Alanna discuss if the Tigers now boast the American League's best rotation.

(9:42) The Yankees and Phillies start the "silly or smart" discussion - teams running the same rosters back in 2026.

(13:21) The hosts take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including who could pivot to Zac Gallen, and if the Red Sox infield is set after signing IKF.

(18:58) Ken and Alanna crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss how one move changes everything. The Tigers signing Framber Valdez to a 3-year, $115 million deal is that kind of move. (Top of show).
(2:28) The hosts discuss the future for ace Tarik Skubal.
(4:45) Ken and Alanna discuss if the Tigers now boast the American League's best rotation.
(9:42) The Yankees and Phillies start the "silly or smart" discussion - teams running the same rosters back in 2026.
(13:21) The hosts take your live Grillin&rsquo; Ken questions, including who could pivot to Zac Gallen, and if the Red Sox infield is set after signing IKF.
(18:58) Ken and Alanna crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.
Subscribe to the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@foulterritoryshow">FT YouTube channel</a> to watch this show live every week!

Fair Territory: Big Framber Valdez splash for Tigers, Yankees/Phillies running it back, Best AL rotations, Skubal’s arbitration

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