Joey Votto is a national baseball treasure and Reds catcher Luke Maile has an epic story to back it up.

Maile sums up the current state of his ballclub and covers the star growth of shortstop Elly De La Cruz in his 2nd season.

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The veteran catcher hits some food recs in the Cincinnati area and what it is like to be playing for his hometown team. 

Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Pirates pitcher Brady Feigl lays out his LONG journey to the Big Leagues after making his MLB Debut on Monday. 

We also talk about him nearly making the cut on the 2015 Atlanta Braves but losing the spot to a ballplayer popped for performance-enhancing drugs.

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What is it like to be in DFA limbo? Brady tells us about process and what it means for his career. He also doles out advice for people trying to achieve a lifelong dream.

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The Royals have climbed all the way up to first place in the AL Central. (1:54) Does this mean a changing of the AL Manager of the Year frontrunner too?

(11:20) Do you know who the best HR robber is in baseball?

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(15:59) Aaron Nola shoved. The Astros are in a rut. The Mariners had another trademark M's game.

(17:58) Real talk comments from Chas McCormick on his struggles. Respect.

(20:23) Does umpire Vic Carapazza have different foreign substance rules per team?

(26:45) More ump show talk with the worst called strike of the Statcast era and (28:38) fans on social media moving their attention to Laz Diaz after Angel Hernandez called it a career.

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The wild 3-team deal was unfolding during FT and we get takes from The Athletic's Jim Bowden and FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal on the Dodgers adding Tommy Edman and Michael Kopech, the Cardinals getting both Erik Fedde and Tommy Pham, and the White Sox scooping up prospects.

(25:04) Ken Rosenthal also covers the Tanner Scott market, the buzz around the Yankees, Snell, the Rangers, Guardians, Braves, Mariners and more!

Bowden and Ken both deliver their thoughts on the aftermath from Garrett Crochet requesting a contract extension to pitch in October. Bowden also gets to the Jack Flaherty market and slams the idea of the Giants trading Blake Snell after loading up in the offseason.

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(15:01) We cover the last Big League pieces of that big trade puzzle with thoughts on Tommy Pham rejoining the Cardinals and Michael Kopech's potential with the Dodgers.

(35:45) We cover Jack Flaherty's situation and AJ unveils the reason why Randy Arozarena had permission from the Mariners to hang out with Rays fans before departing the club.

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Check out the newest addition to the FT Network! The Phillies Show covers the Carlos Estévez acquisition from the Angels for a pair of pitching prospects. It seems to be a perfect fit for the Phillies, who have been looking for more stability in the late innings. But is this it? Are the Phillies really finished making moves before Tuesday’s 6 p.m.  ET trade deadline? 

Hosts: Former Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr., longtime Philly reporter Jim Salisbury and beat writer Todd Zolecki.

Jim reports on how the Phillies continue to monitor the starting pitching market. Bryce Harper was asked how he feels about the Phillies roster heading into the final two months of the season, if Estévez and Austin Hays are the only two acquisitions that POBO Dave Dombrowski makes before the trade deadline. The Phillies have lost 8 of 12 and have played .500 for the past several weeks.
“Yeah, the superstars got to show up,” Harper said.

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Cubs POBO Jed Hoyer meant it when he said his front office would be opportunistic, dealing Christopher Morel and two pitching prospects to the Rays for an All-Star third baseman. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain what the Cubs are trying to accomplish at this trade deadline, which suddenly is far more complex than simply buying or selling. Trading with the Rays usually means buyer beware, but the Cubs had to change up their mix and show some creativity.

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We start on a light note. Do GMs send each other “You up” texts? That has to be how these midnight trades are getting done.

How in the loop are players during the trade process? Billy Eppler ran the Angels and Mets in the recent past and covers how front office/clubhouse relationships have changed, like how players (ex: Garrett Crochet) can help determine their trade market.

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Eppler scouted Shohei Ohtani in Japan and then signed him. What stood out about Sho-time when he was overseas? 

What is on the checklist for teams during trade season? Eppler takes us through the process, including permission from ownership.

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Rangers special advisor Dayton Moore details the progress made by the Rangers to jump back into the division race with many big names on their way back soon.

We also ask the former Royals General Manger for his thoughts on KC, including the trade talks that circled around Salvador Perez last season.

We ask Moore about Garrett Crochet's decision to seek an extension before agreeing to pitch in October and his thoughts on working with star General Manager Chris Young.

It's trade season so we dive into what reasons might lead to a trade. Is it simply looking to fill gaps on your roster for this season or are there bigger reasons for a swap?

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Fansided MLB Insider Robert Murray joins Scott Braun & Erik Kratz to react to the New York Yankees trading for Jazz Chisholm Jr.

NYY Recaps podcast host Derek Levandowski shares the Yankees perspective, including how Jazz will mesh with everyone in the clubhouse.

Who else is on Brian Cashman's list for the struggling Bronx Bombers? Is there a fit for the Yanks and Rays to swing a deal?

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Is a Garrett Crochet trade not happening now? Will the Mets be big buyers? Would the Cubs really think about entertaining Seiya Suzuki trade offers? Youtube creator Giraffe Neck Marc curates some of the hottest trade takes from fans and asks FT hosts to buy or sell them.

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Rising above the luxury tax and missing the postseason is a nightmare. How does the penalty affect the way teams look at adding/subtracting players?

Fangraphs analyst Jon Becker drops some knowledge, which includes an example of a team that can afford to add and one that MUST subtract!

Teams attach dollar values to prospects. Jackson Holliday is worth BIG BUCKS in trade surplus.

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A "baseball" trade, no prospects! Can Austin Hays add another dimension to the Philly offense and will Seranthony Dominguez find his groove again in Baltimore?  (3:30)

(10:12) Boston brings back James Paxton in a trade with the Dodgers. What version of the lefty are they getting?

(13:49) Could the Astros acquire both Jameson Taillon and Isaac Paredes for a title run?

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(19:45) Oh yeah, there was a no-hitter Thursday. Give Dylan Cease his flowers and the Padres too!

(24:09) Clayton Kershaw is back. How'd he look? And are the Giants about to sell off parts? Toddfather has a good idea for the Yankees to pursue a hotshot third baseman.

(31:52) The Rockies won't trade Ryan McMahon because...???

(34:19) Can the A's still deal Mason Miller because of the injury to his non-throwing hand?

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FT Senior Insider Rosenthal explains the thought process behind the Randy Arozarena trade. The Mariners need more bats, where else can they look? TB Times reporter Marc Topkin joins us after Ken with more on that deal and which Rays will go next. Is there a perfect destination for All-Star Isaac Paredes?

The Marlins are breaking up their bullpen. After AJ Puk and Tanner Scott are gone, who is left for them to sell? Is there a market for Jazz Chisholm Jr.?

What does the market look like for Detroit strikeout machine Jack Flaherty? We also get to the Austin Hays pickup for Philly from Baltimore. And what are the plans for the Pirates, Brewers and Rangers?

Finally, Ken GOES IN on Toronto. He says they’ve made a huge misread. Is it too late to right the ship? 

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Randy Arozarena was spotted in the Rays clubhouse before Seattle's series opener with his former ballclub. Strong opinions in here from Pierzynski and Jonathan Papelbon on why they think he should've been kicked out.

Also covered: Pap on the COOKED Red Sox, What 44 year-old Rich Hill's return to Boston means

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There's no doubt that White Sox outfielder Tommy Pham is about to get traded. We ask TPham about his situation and he delivers a scouting report on himself to his next team.

Pham was a key part of the Diamondbacks 2023 World Series run but did not sign until late February. Wtf happened and why was it a mess?

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Even though the White Sox have not won many games, they have played plenty of close ones. Pham has an interesting reason for how this has affected his performance late in games.

Tommy also highlights a teammate (and big name trade candidate) who is standing out for exceptional work ethic.

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The gloves are off with the Trade Deadline nearing! Ken Rosenthal & Alanna Rizzo start the show with the latest update on Christian Yelich's ailing back. 

Ken breaks down Garrett Crochet’s latest comments about wanting an immediate extension wherever he goes. How much harder will it be for the White Sox to score a deal now?

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Alex Cora reached a three-year contract extension with the Red Sox. Ken examines how this signals the Red Sox are buying. Plus, is the Yankees ship sinking far too deep?

Disclaimer: this show happened before the Mariners acquired Randy Arozarena but Ken of course accurately said chances were high that Randy was going to get traded soon ;)

Grillin’ Ken answers your deadline questions, including how the Cardinals need starting pitching, the likelihood Cody Bellinger or Jackson Holliday moves and if the Padres will buy. 

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White Sox ace Garrett Crochet is not pitching in October this season WITHOUT a fresh contract extension. (top of show 0:00) We dissect the decision, his trade value and answer fan q's about Crochet later too. (28:32)

(11:35) Benches cleared in Colorado with a very direct verbal shot fired at a player about a past arrest. Low blow?

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(17:16) We react to Ken Rosenthal pointing out the likelihood that the Rays trade Zach Eflin and Randy Arozarena. Let's pick out some destinations for them! Also a quick look at the complicated AL West.

(31:04) Kevin Kiermaier is calling it a career after this season. Kratz takes us behind the scenes on his former teammate.

(36:26) Quick hitters on Robbie Ray's classic season debut, Clayton Kershaw returning and the Red Sox confirming the obvious.

Hosts: Toddfather, Kratz, Braun

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Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux is turning it up for LA and he joins hosts Alanna Rizzo and Clint Pasillas with real talk on he flipped his struggles into success.

The reigning NL Player of the Week also talks about the return of Clayton Kershaw, Miguel Rojas's role on the club and much more!

Alanna and Clint also dive into the incredible success of LA's core of rookie pitchers while looking at the team's needs with less than a week until the trade deadline. Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena has been heavily linked to the Dodgers. A new name has also been added to the list of names the front office could be looking to acquire at next Tuesday's deadline.

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Which team is facing the most pressure during this trade szn? ESPN's Tim Kurkjian hits the heat that some heavy hitters are feeling and also picks out the fringe Wild Card club that he thinks can make a run.

Teams covered here include the Astros, Blue Jays, Orioles, Dodgers, Mets, and Yankees.

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We start with historical perspective on the results living up to the Paul Skenes hype and how the Pirates should support that talent at the trade deadline.

Hosts: Cam Maybin, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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With Boston locking up Alex Cora to a three-year extension, FT spoke with The Athletic's Chad Jennings about the surprise that he wasn't going to test the market. Also, how did the breakup with Chaim Bloom lead to this moment?

*Disclaimer: This conversation happened as news was breaking about the potential new deal for Alex Cora and it ended before the reports confirming the extension.

The Red Sox would like to improve some flaws on offense and with their pitching staff but it's complicated. Will this all lead to a trade of Major League talent for Major League talent?

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The Orioles are willing to trade Ryan Mountcastle and Cedric Mullins but does that mean they're trying to avoid convos about their top prospects? (3:08)

(13:23) The Reds haven't decided on their buy/sell direction yet so don't be fooled by them trading a reliever!

(8:36) Cameron Maybin slams the thought of the Tigers even thinking about dealing away Tarik Skubal.

(16:27) The Mets beat the Yankees again to take a 3-0 lead in the Subway Series…are the Mets actually better than the Yankees? 

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(21:46) Christian Yelich is headed to the IL and it could be really bad news. (25:08 )Mike Trout had another setback and the Mariners took some IL hits.

(27:11) News breaks during the show that Red Sox manager Alex Cora is signing up with Boston to a BIG money deal. Thanks Craig Counsell??

(30:52) Where is a good fit for Jazz Chisholm Jr. and are the personality fit concerns BS?

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Why would Detroit deal away Tarik Skubal to a club like Baltimore? We ask former Rockies GM and current MLB analyst Dan O'Dowd about the Cy Young contender and he also delivers a cold hard year that the White Sox will be good again.

Dan dissects the Cubs conundrum and explains why Erik Kratz's Phillies trade idea could disrupt a juggernaut.

BTW, does Colorado have a plan? Dan dishes tough love on what they should be doing in Denver to fix the club, including parting ways with their golden child.

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Mailbag time includes a destination suggestion for Jazz Chisholm, Royals needs and a potential trade scenario for the O's to add Garrett Crochet.

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Are the Rangers about to break up the band of champs? FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal covers a ton of trade topics, including fan questions about a weird Garrett Crochet trade idea and a Yankees-Cardinals deal scenario. 

What about acquisition plans for Cleveland over the next week?

We also quiz Ken on his latest opinion column that recommends the A's should trade super closer Mason Miller, the Tigers should hold Tarik Skubal and the Jays should deal Vladdy Jr.

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Why would the Tigers trade Tarik Skubal if they feel like they're close to contending again? FT hosts take sides on the debate. (top of show)

(5:01) The Royals and Diamondbacks exchanged hit-by-pitches yesterday, including Bobby Witt Jr. getting plunked. AJ points out exactly what part happened on purpose.

(11:36) Mariners manager Scott Servais called out his ballclub...or was he calling out his front office?

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(14:58) Whit Merrifield immediately got burned by the Braves injury bug and the Dodgers are parting ways with James Paxton.

(21:19) The Cubs are calling it a season and selling off some parts...what rental value players do they have?

(24:07) The A's are firing a ton of employees. We also get into comments from Dodgers front office leader Andrew Friedman about his plans to aim big at the trade deadline.

(34:12) Jackie Bradley Jr. could be back in the Bigs soon!

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Does Bobby Witt Jr. or Francisco Lindor have any shot at making up ground in the MVP race? FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal lays out the current lead for Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani.

The Royals keep rolling in the AL Central. How are they pulling this off?

Were Jordan Montgomery's comments against former Scott Boras unfair? Look out for a potential comeback for the super agent--wait until you get reminded of his list of free agents coming up after the season.

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$100 million dollars in endorsement deals per year?! We react to Ken Rosenthal's new story on Shohei Ohtani, which includes an updated marketing money number and a deep look at how his former interpreter isolated him from the world.

The Athletic's Sam Blum calls out the Angels for never having a plan. Is this the trade deadline where that changes and which names are most valuable to contenders?? We also get an update on Mike Trout's looming return from the Injured List.

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Are Braves fans OK? Braves reporter Grant McAuley updates FT on the latest injuries that rocked the Braves--how long will they be without Max Fried and Ozzie Albies?

What about trade plans for ATL? Do they need to think about looking into a new starting shortstop and is Randy Arozarena at the top of their outfield wish list?

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Seattle placed Ty France on waivers. Who should think about scooping him up and which bats make sense for the Mariners to go after? (16:27) Kratz has a unique idea.  And we hit the big weekend for Pittsburgh--they better show up at this trade deadline!

(3:40) We start with Toddfather’s take on why the Yankees should go big at the deadline and not just consider the offensive reinforcements needed. He makes a case for the Yanks dangling one of their top prospects for an ace. Also, quick reax to Bob Nightengale’s report about the Phillies not wanting certain names added to their clubhouse mix.

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(14:00) A report in here from Baseball America’s JJ Cooper on new Braves infielder Nacho Alvarez joining the mix following the Ozzie Albies fractured wrist news.

(32:45) Injuries suck: long list of updates, including Josiah Gray done for the season and Yamamoto quotes about his return.

(39:23) Luis Severino is one of the game’s best trash talkers. Evidence in this segment.

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Ken Rosenthal dissects the trade deadline approach for the Dodgers. How does the Gavin Lux emergence plus Clayton Kershaw and Jason Heyward returning impact the club's thinking?

Julio Rodriguez and Ozzie Albies injuries headline an ugly infirmary weekend. Ken examines how the Mariners and Braves will move forward with the trade deadline looming.

Plus, who is buying and selling in a jammed NL Wild Card picture?

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Inside Dish unpacks Ken's recent article revolving around Shohei Ohtani, former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara and agent Nez Balelo. While we'll never know exactly what went on, Ken explores the nature of the trio's insular relationship that protected Ohtani - until it didn't.

Grillin Ken answers your questions, including if Luis Robert Jr. will get traded, what Chris Bassitt's market could look like, and if it's time for the Yankees to go all-in.

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Would the Tigers really move Tarik Skubal? We press USA Today's Bob Nightengale on what he's hearing about the likelihood of controllable assets getting dealt, including Garrett Crochet and Luis Robert Jr.

Other topics covered: Mariners bat addition, Blue Jays situation, names the Red Sox could acquire for their rotation, thoughts on what the Mets, D'Backs and Cubs will do.

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We finish with some Hall of Fame thoughts from Bob, who was up in Cooperstown, NY for the induction ceremony.

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There's a valuable piece of memorabilia in Vinnie Pasquantino's mind that is chilling in the Hall of Fame right now and he wants it! We cover a ton of topics with Vinnie P, including hilarious moments from the Royals text chain, barking back at Twitter trolls and what it's like to be on a ballclub that went from big losing to big winning.

Pasquatch breaks important food news in KC! We also ask Vinnie about the recent report that teammate Salvador Perez would've waived his no-trade clause last year to join a contender.

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How does a baseball team end up sponsoring a driver? NASCAR star Michael McDowell uncovers the world of sponsorships and shares how seriously fans seem to take it!

McDowell is a former Daytona 500 champ, the biggest race on the NASCAR circuit. He describes how important that win is for a career in the sport. Is racing a sport? McDowell fills AJ in on how taxing race day can be!!

First up, White Sox Dave joins us for a vent session, calling for ownership to sell the team.

Dave has advice for management during the deadline and it includes keeping names that we’ve been talking about for weeks!!

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Which player could make a monster impact with a new team if his ballclub crumbles the next couple of weeks? And where are names like Yusei Kikuchi and Garrett Crochet about to land? Erik Kratz delivers his predictions on FT.

Is A's shortstop Jacob Wilson the next great contact hitter? We cover the latest prospect call-up and also the record-breaking bonus the Reds doled out to #2 overall pick Chase Burns.

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Toddfather is back from calling the Home Run Derby with word from how the gig went for him. We also review some wild standings updates from this time last year and evaluate which teams thrived or slid into this year's All-Star break.

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Cole Irvin is a NASCAR superfan. He joins our special edition episode to talk about his family connections to racing and his love for the sport.

The Orioles are one of the best teams in baseball and their pitching staff is led by Corbin Burnes and Craig Kimbrel. What lessons has Irvin learned from these certified stars? 

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Irvin’s charity work is directed toward animal rescues. Cole and Alanna explain why rescue work is important for the animals and the owners.

Hosts: Kipnis, AJ, Alanna Rizzo

St. Pete is never going to be the same. The Rays are essentially building a new city on land revolving around a fresh ballpark. What are the pros/cons of the new deal? TB Times reporter Colleen Wright provides comprehensive details on the cost, the plans for a 365 day experience and the lingering questions about topics like attendance & transportation concerns.

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Why do people think Erik Kratz hates Toronto?! (2:10)

(5:04) Are the Royals going to take the AL Central crown?

(12:18) Breaking news during the show: Jason Heyward was cut by the Dodgers and is now signing with Houston!

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(17:09) Age 44 Rich Hill is back! What's up with the Red Sox?

(20:17) How much is Vladdy Jr. going to cost if he keeps this up?

(23:49) Why are the Pirates moving Oneil Cruz to centerfield right now?

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(31:02) Javy Baez is done for the year but the Tigers shouldn't give up on him yet.

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo hit the teams needing to win in bunches to convince their front offices to buy at the Trade Deadline (looking at you Giants, Rays, Cubs & Rangers).

Ken also hits a thought on the Tigers and the small chance that they actually trade Cy Young candidate Tarik Skubal.

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Hall of Fame induction weekend brings back memories. Ken recalls a fiery Jim Leyland going after Tim McCarver during the 2006 World Series, and Alanna tips her cap to Todd Helton.

Ken & Alanna answer live Grillin' Ken questions, including if Theo Epstein can convince Red Sox ownership to spend, Aaron Boone's seat temperature, Pirates & Mets deadline needs and which future Hall of Famer would Ken take in a winner-take-all game??

Plus, All-Star Dudes for their off-the-field impact and a Dork look alike!

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Did the Korea trip to start the season lead to injuries for the Dodgers? Max Muncy brings up the point when we ask him about the announcement that next year will again begin overseas, this time in Tokyo.

We ask about Shohei Ohtani learning English and get a great reply from Max about Shohei's #1 tip in hitter's meetings.

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We also ask about Ohtani’s celebration that went very viral last week and the real reasoning behind it.

We start with a Muncy oblique injury update and how difficult the recovery process has been.

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Why does MLB bury the Futures Game, a showcase of the stars of tomorrow? The Athletic's Britt Ghiroli stops by to talk out the All-Star break jumble and come up with a solution to better highlight events like the MLB Draft too.

Then we jump to commissioner Rob Manfred's latest comments to the media about future All-Star Game sites, uniform backlash, automatic strike zone challenge system timing and MLB players in the 2028 Olympics.

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Which ballclubs are spending what they make on payroll? We dive into an interesting graph that spills the details and then we hit another chart that shows 2nd half strength of schedule rankings.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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We had a BLAST in Dallas hosting All-Star Game show! Braun, AJ and Kratz recap the game and their experience. (top of show)

(13:54) Are the Red Sox going to buy at the deadline? Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow's answer was concerning.

(19:10) The Tigers won a big series against the Dodgers heading into the All-Star break. But was it enough to be buyers at the deadline?

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(26:36) Did A's manager Mark Kotsay hint that A's super closer Mason Miller is staying put?

(31:41) Quick breakdown of the Royals acquiring Hunter Harvey from the Nationals.

(36:58) The 2025 MLB schedule was just released. Thoughts?!

Hosts: AJ, EK, SB

A comprehensive recap of the top storylines from Day 1 of the MLB Draft with Baseball America's Teddy Cahill includes him loving the Tommy Tanks pick for Oakland, a weird fit for Brody Brecht with the Rockies, fortunate positioning for the Cardinals with JJ Wetherholt, hype around Travis Bazzana and more.

Then it's White Sox beat writer Scott Merkin talking about Hagen Smith to the South Siders and covering trade deadline plans for the Big League club.

C. Trent Rosecrans swings by to dissect the somewhat shocking selection of Chase Burns by the Reds at #2 overall, letting Charlie Condon drop to the Rockies at #3.

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Most teams hate free agency these days. Former CAA Baseball agent Jeff Berry repped players like JT Realmuto and Josh Hader but describes how pathetic the process has become for the game's top talent.

BIG debate energy in here with Jeff v. AJ + Kratz on the Buster Posey home plate collision rule, which Jeff played a huge role in getting implemented.

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Ace Corbin Burnes was traded from Milwaukee to Baltimore and now Burnes is exactly the type of player who could vault the Brew Crew to a championship. Berry thinks Brewers fans should “storm the castle!”

Berry recently stepped away from representing players after seeing the direction that free agency was going. What happened to teams actually liking players and are early contract extensions hurting all parties?

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Superman Kevin Pillar reached the 10 years of service time milestone and this is probably the final season of his career. He tells us why this is the end.

What has kept KP motivated and led him to finding success in the show again? What advice does Pillar have for the young Angels in the locker room?

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Also, Kevin has high praise for skipper Ron Washington! What changed when he went from the White Sox to the Angels and is he on the trade block?

Hosts: Kratz, AJ, Braun

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Dodgers All-Star Tyler Glasnow swing by the FT set in Arlington with inside word on Home Run Derby champ Teoscar Hernandez precisely calling his homer numbers before each round.

Tyler is living the life in LA and he tells us why Shohei Ohtani is on the same boat. He also had a chat with budding Pirates star Paul Skenes this week.

Glasnow updates us on his back injury status and when we'll see him pitch again.

Hosts: Trevor May, Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun

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Trevor May and the regular FT crew recaps yesterday’s Home Run Derby. Did the new format slap and was there enough starpower?

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal covers a ton of 2nd Half trade thoughts, including the Rays, White Sox, Cubs, Dodgers, Orioles, Rangers and also Jazz Chisholm auditioning a new (old) position?

Ken starts with All-Star and Home Run Derby thoughts, including the Paul Skenes starter hype

.Spreading rumors: Did Angel Hernandez make bad calls on purpose?? 

We also hit the commissioner’s latest comments about trading draft picks, bad All-Star unis and the automated strike zone challenge system.
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All-Star Chris Sale swing by FT to lay out how he has blossomed back to Cy Young form. How did a healthy offseason change everything?

Early in his career, Sale was limited to slider pitch counts. AJ and Sale tell a story about sunflower seeds setting the tone for pitch usage.

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Sale has never called a pitch himself in his entire career and the evidence can be seen by watching an old Jacob Degrom video. How does one pitcher own the other?

Peter Moylan drops in to talk about his incredible career rise and baseball in Australia. How did he randomly end up in a holding cell with a coach?

Hosts: Trevor May, AJ, Kratz, Braun

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Ken Rosenthal marvels at Aaron Judge's historic season and breaks down if the Yankees captain can surpass his 2022 home run record. (0:24)

(3:59) Francisco Lindor has entered the NL MVP conversation and Ken weighs a huge factor when comparing the Mets shortstop to Shohei Ohtani.

(6:22) Resetting the playoff races, Ken says the focus will soon become all about playoff seeding.

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(10:24) Inside Dish looks at the Arizona Diamondbacks starting rotation compared to the rest of the NL contenders.

(18:09) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if the Nationals will reunite with Juan Soto this offseason, the chances the Athletics spend on free agents before their Vegas move & just how good is Jackson Merrill?

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Cubs All-Star Shota Imanaga leads off the show with thoughts on the MLB baseball v. what he chucked in Japan. How has his relationship with Yu Darvish developed and who is he most excited to hang out with in Texas?

(19:25) Marlins closer Tanner Scott swings by to describe his first All-Star experience. Will he close out the game if the NL is in front and how does he get amped up for his appearances?

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(37:36) The Orioles and Yankees are THE RIVALRY to watch. Kratz breaks down the beefy weekend in Baltimore.

(43:26) Home Run Derby preview here.

(45:36) Trevor May's thoughtful concept to get pitchers involved in their own version of the Derby. Darts??

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Hosts: TMay, AJ, Kratz, Braun

What do you tell a Miami player that is ready to move to a contending team? We ask Skip Schumaker how he's handling a disaster year, which started with the Fish slicing off the club option of his own contract to make him a free agent after the season.

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Any positive vibes?! We ask Skip for 1 good and and 1 bad part of the season that sticks out the most and he drops insight on the Marlins potentially adding Big Leaguers at the deadline who are under long-term team control.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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The key takeaways from Day 1 of the 2024 MLB Draft with The Athletic's Keith Law swinging by for a recap with hosts JJ Cooper, Scott Braun, AJ Pierzynski, and Erik Kratz.

What made this year unique, how surprising was Charlie Condon dropping to the Rockies at #3, how classic was the A's 4th overall pick being Nick Kurtz and who was the 1st Rounder that teams were secretly hoping would fall to them in the next round??

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Then it's Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich delivering scouting reports on some of the top college players selected in Round 1, including Royals #6 pick (UF 2-way star) Jac Caglianone and UNC star Vance Honeycutt (Orioles 1st Rounder).

Former All-Star and current Giants analyst Hunter Pence joins the party with word on SF taking taking James Tibbs III in Round 1 and overall thoughts on the Draft Class.

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