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Thomas Pannone tossed a perfecto for AAA Nashville! (Top of show) It hasn't happened in a minute in the Minors.

(1:48) Umpire Doug Eddings directed Hancel Rincon to adjust his cap tilt during his MLB debut. The ask lit a fire underneath Cardinals manager Oli Marmol, who was ejected and had some choice words after the game. Was this really necessary by Eddings?

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(14:30) Jesus Luzardo tossed a shutout in the quickest nine-inning Phillies game in more than 37 years.

(18:49) Ronald Acuña Jr. played villain in Philadelphia all weekend, including pulling a curtain call in front of thousands of angry Phillies fans. Zack Wheeler took a jab at his antics. BUT did he actually do anything wrong?

(27:11) The Mariners are flat-out cooked. Should Brendan Donovan even come back, at this point?

(28:58) Jake Cronenworth FINALLY hit his first opposite-field home run in his seventh big league season.

(31:44) The Red Sox mocked Blaze Alexander after tempers flared on Friday, then proceeded to sweep the O’s, who are in trouble.

(36:49) Rays starter Shane McClanahan landed back on the IL with forearm tightness.

(39:31) Luke Weaver revealed he’s been dealing with severe poison ivy over the last month and has hardly been able to sleep.

(42:23) The White Sox revealed spectacular-looking new stadium renderings.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal unpacks Ronald Acuña Jr.'s heroics to lift the Braves over the Phillies. (Top of Show)

(3:23) In a muddy "Race of the Turtles," the Guardians leapfrog the Blue Jays. The Jays will need to piece together innings down the stretch. Plus, the Orioles are sinking and the Rangers are hanging around.

(7:17) In the NL playoff race, why the Marlins can gain ground quickly before it's too late.

(10:50) Ken's Inside Dish unpacks the strange Doug Eddings situation Friday in Colorado.

(19:35) Grillin' Ken answers your live questions, including Sonny Gray's stellar season, if an Acuña extension could happen, how the Yankees could manage Aaron Judge's return, and which teams would benefit most from being a top 2 seed.

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The Toddfather is back! He tells us all about calling the Little League World Series while he was away.

(3:17) With seven head-to-head games left against the Braves, the Phillies still have a shot at the NL East--the question is how much ground they need to close.

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(15:40) Jacob Misiorowski slipped on the road mound again during a rough outing at Wrigley. The Brewers say they have a fix, but if he's going to keep pitching like the NL's best, he needs to figure it out fast.

(27:13) Angels fans react to the end of the Arte Moreno era.

(29:51) It's been too long without Aaron Judge...when is he returning? Plus, what's up with Shohei Ohtani's DH game?

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(Top of show) Daulton Varsho is being shipped off to Houston. With the Blue Jays and Astros meeting tonight, Varsho heads straight to the other clubhouse. 

(5:23) The Mets dealt Clay Holmes to the Cubs, along with Tyrone Taylor.

(13:01) Heliot Ramos is the newest Yankee, making it clear the team is prioritizing offensive upgrades with Aaron Judge out.

(16:43) Red Sox youngster Marcelo Meyer to the Giants for big arm Erik Miller. 

(20:08) Two teams with high expectations: The Cubs and Red Sox have both been aggressive. It's refreshing.

(24:57) Former MLB GM Jim Duquette swings by to run through a number of late deals, including Arizona waking up to acquire Lars Nootbaar from the Cardinals.

(46:10) Favorite moves of the day here.

(53:29) Buzzer beater deals: Pirates get Kirby Yates & Lake Bachar, Casey Mize is a Padre, and what happened to the Braves?

(1:00:44) AJ likes what the Blue Jays did. What happened to the Rangers? The Red Sox are going for it.

(1:03:35) The Angels were involved in a new way. The Guardians snuck in for two impressive adds.

(1:06:06) The A's finally made a trade and it was...minor.

(1:06:41) Why didn’t more teams go for Skubal?

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FT scouts the Red Sox-Yankees heavyweight showdown. Which team has the edge in each category and will Aaron Judge perform like a superstar this postseason?

(12:42) Mets’d Up (part of the FT Network) host James Schiano reviews what the heck went wrong with the Mets, including the middle-class roster failures. He also explains what he would do this offseason with the Mets and predicts where Pete Alonso ends up in 2026.

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FT Resident GM Jim Bowden reacts to Bob Melvin’s dismissal and answers whether other teams will change managers. Plus, Jim drops his thoughts on missing the ole Game 163 era and the slow-burning disaster of the New York Mets.

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The brackets are set! We set it up at the top of the show.

(3:24) BREAKING NEWS: The Giants fire manger Bob Melvin. We review possible manager candidates and what San Francisco can do to get over the hump.

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(14:59) Pittsburgh ordered more Don Kelly, extending the interim manager and ditching the interim title.

(16:08) The Dodgers announced their Wild Card starters. Correct call?

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(18:09) Cincinnati is in the postseason! We analyze the Reds as a postseason threat and how they match up against LA.

(25:24) Houston missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016. Are we surprised the Astros crumbled?

(28:03) We examine the Tigers-Guardians Wild Card matchup, including how impactful Tarik Skubal could be and Cleveland’s lowly ranked offense. 

(37:20) Congrats to the Blue Jays for their first AL East title since 2015!

(40:09) Cade Horton is OUT for the foreseeable future for the Cubs. Also, we reveal what San Diego and Chicago have going for them in this Wild Card series.

(44:19) Lucas Giolito will not be on the Wild Card Roster for the Red Sox.

(45:06) Is run differential stupid?

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Cal or Judge? Hall of fame columnist Jayson Stark (The Athletic) has made his decision. He elaborates on some of his end-of-year award picks: AL MVP, NL & AL Cy Young, AL Manager of the Year and top 5 NL MVP candidates.

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JJ Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun welcome Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin, who accepts the 2025 MiLB Player of the Year award. Griffin discusses his offseason swing adjustments, eagerness to play multiple positions, and texts with Paul Skenes about the future of the Pirates.

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The new Automatic Ball-Strike System for 2026 will allow teams to start with two challenges
each and can be used by the pitcher, the catcher, or the batter to challenge a call. Mayday! host and former Big League pitcher Trevor May sizes up the big rule change coming soon.

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Ryan Howard hit a franchise-record 58 home runs for the Phillies in 2006, when he won the National League MVP Award.

So, who is better to talk about Kyle Schwarber’s 50-homer season than The Big Piece? Howard joins The Phillies Show and also chimes in about Philadelphia’s chances to win a World Series this year, his funniest Chase Utley story and much, much more!

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Dodgers catcher Ben Rortvedt has had a whirlwind 2025 and he discusses his mindset after being DFA’d to now catching some of the best arms in the game.

We also ask him about teammate Clayton Kershaw’s retirement announcement, plans for navigating the postseason, and how catching will change with the ABS challenge system. 

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal goes through all of the weekend chaos. He also answers whether home field advantage and byes are critical for a title run.

Additionally, Ken discusses some teams that could undergo manager and front office changes this offseason, including the Pirates situation and whether postseason performances will impact manager firings.

After Ken, we cover the scariest lineups entering the postseason mix.

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Cardinal Territory host Katie Woo is joined by St. Louis Cardinals Assistant General Manager Rob Cerfolio for a discussion on the organization's player development system and what changes fans can expect to see under soon-to-be President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom.

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There it is. On the night before the trade deadline, the Cubs reached an agreement with the Blue Jays to acquire a big-game pitcher who produced two quality starts against the Dodgers in last year’s World Series. North Side Territory hosts Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back with details on the Gausman deal, insights into the Tarik Skubal talks, and a reminder that Jed Hoyer’s front office is not done yet.

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It’s the last weekend of the regular season! Also, congrats to Charlie Morton on retiring after this season. (top of show) We cover his upcoming final outing in ATL.

(3:22) What is going on with Toddfather’s Reds? We also preview other teams and important series in the NL Wild Card bonanza.

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(15:21) The Orioles rookies dressed up as MINIONS last night?!

(17:52) José Berríos is now on the IL with elbow trouble.

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(19:37) It’s time for the AL East report. The Blue Jays and Yankees are battling and Trevor Story is making errors at the wrong time. 

(27:23) The Tigers finally won a game, but the AL Wildcard is still in some jeopardy. 

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(30:03) The A’s scoreboard has issues.

(31:40) Netflix will have the season opener next year. We like the standalone game option.

(33:36) There are a lot of options for amazing weekend baseball. What matchups are worth watching?

(38:21) Cheers to Nats broadcaster Bob Carpenter on retirement! 

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Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo unpack where we’re at in both the AL and NL Playoff pictures ahead of the final regular season weekend. (Top of show) Get ready for brain freeze!

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(13:27) The hosts take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including if Co-MVP is a possibility in the AL, Phillies rotation options, if the Dodgers can repeat and baseball's best playoff homefield advantage.

(22:12) Ken and Alanna crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

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(25:51) Paul Skenes is clearly baseball's best pitcher right now.

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FT Resident GM Jim Bowden gets into a couple pitching decisions: why the D'backs pushed back Zac Gallen and what the Tigers should do with Tarik Skubal on Sunday. He also explores the Dodgers' makeshift bullpen, how the last NL Wild Card is sloppy and the AL MVP debate.

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(19:49) How would you rank the postseason teams in terms of pitching staffs? We break down the rankings from The Athletic.

Hosts: Scott Braun, AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz

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Mike Shildt joined FT and revealed his secret to never having a losing season as a manager. He also had some high praise for A.J. Preller, and how it is to work with him.

Shildt talked about Fernando Tatis Jr.'s illness, Ramon Laureano's injury and how the Padres will balance their rotation with a strong bullpen in the playoffs.

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Have the last two days been the most fun of the season? (Top of show)

(1:40) The Mariners clinched their first AL West title since 2001 as Cal Raleigh reaches 60 home runs. Is the AL MVP race over?

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(14:55) Kyle Schwarber has the most home runs as a lefty vs. lefties. He's really good.

(16:23) The Dodgers are remaking their bullpen on the fly. Can Kershaw and Roki Sasaki really be counted on?

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(19:10) Does anybody want the final NL Wild Card spot? Mets' got knocked around, Reds can't score and the DBacks are making an interesting decision with Zac Gallen.

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(28:42) Are the Rockies the worst team ever? They won't have as many losses as the 2024 White Sox but they have the worst run differential ever.

(30:15) The Blue Jays appear to be freaking out and costing themselves the division. What's wrong in Toronto?

(33:00) Even though AJ counted them out, the Guardians now control their destiny in the AL Central. How did they do it?

(36:59) Another thing happened for the first time since 2001 -- four players have at least 50 homers. Raleigh, Schwarber, Ohtani and Judge are a formidable foursome.

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LA Times columnist Dylan Hernández reacts to Tanner Scott’s implosions and whether his usage wore down what should've been a promising signing. He also considers how LA will stack their bullpen this postseason and how to best align the rotation.

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Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Blue Jays cutting Alek Manoah and questions why George Springer's foul ball heard around Canada isn't reviewable. He also talks about the ABS challenge system officially coming in 2026 and whether Seattle can make a deep postseason run.

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(18:02) Is the AL Central a Cleveland comeback or Detroit collapse? The Athletic’s Zack Meisel describes Cleveland's recent pitching prowess. Hear an update on David Fry following a scary scene Tuesday. Zack also answers if Stephen Vogt wins manager of the year again in '25.

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It was a fun night of baseball last night, and there are five more to come! (Top of Show)

(1:31) The Guardians beat Tarik Skubal and the Tigers thanks to some small ball. Also, keep David Fry in your thoughts. 

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(17:53) The Yankees clinched the postseason thanks to a crazy walk-off against the White Sox. 

(20:34) The Blue Jays DFA’d Alek Manoah. Could another team fix him? 

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(22:00) The Mets are back in control of their own destiny! We review the wild Cubs/Mets game, Cade Horton’s status, and possible pitchers for both teams for the remainder of the series. 

(29:24) The Reds were lifeless last night, and so was the ballpark.

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(31:05) Bruce Bochy called out his team last night after getting eliminated from the playoffs. 

(34:51)The Mariners clinched the playoffs last night and can clinch the division tonight for the first time since 2001! Plus, the Astros aren’t helping themselves trying to get to the playoffs. 

(40:48) The Red Sox beat the Blue Jays to keep pace, but Roman Anthony's recovery is slow.

(46:29) Cal Raleigh is fired up for clinching the playoff spot.

(48:07) BREAKING! The Nationals are finalizing a deal with Paul Toboni to be their new Head of Baseball Operations. Props to the Nats for interviewing numerous candidates.

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(56:45) Logan Webb voiced his frustration after the Giants missed the playoffs.

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Rookie catcher Dalton Rushing joins Dodgers Territory hosts Alanna Rizzo and Clint Pasillas to share insight on his first Big League campaign, catching Kershaw's final home start, and much more!

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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.

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The MLB Trade Deadline continues to heat up. GM Territory hosts Jim Bowden and his son Trey break down the latest blockbuster moves and what’s coming next.

The New York Yankees land Luis García Jr. from the Nationals. They discuss why Brian Cashman targeted Garcia, how he fits into the Yankees’ lineup, what New York gave up, and whether this is the impact bat they needed.

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Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza paints the picture of the mood in the clubhouse with the postseason starting early for his team. He covers the state of the pitching and an outfield alignment tweak that hadn't been assembled all season. Don't miss Mendoza's message to the fans in Queens. 

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The Padres are officially IN the postseason. The best stretch in franchise history continues. (3:07) What do they need to do for a big October run?

(11:23) Ozzie Albies fractured his hamate bone but AJ says it's NBD.

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(12:58) MLB owners approved Patrick Zalupski as the new Rays owner. 

(15:34) Breaking news: It's happening! ABS Challenge system is in for '26. What's next??

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(19:37) The HUGE Tigers-Guardians matchup starts now. Also, the Reds playoff hunt continues tonight against the Pirates.

(37:24) Baseball America named Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin MiLB Player of the Year.

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Do the Tigers have a pulse? Tiger Territory host and The Athletic beat reporter Cody Stavenhagen delves into how the trade deadline affected Detroit and the atmosphere in the Tigers' clubhouse. He also previews their upcoming monster series in Cleveland.

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Hall of Fame Guardians radio broadcaster Tom Hamilton reviews the crazy comeback for Cleveland back to postseason relevance this year. He also talks about what Steven Vogt brings to the table and who can step up for the Guards besides José Ramírez.

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(16:54) The Athletic Reds senior writer C. Trent Rosecrans reveals the atmosphere in Cincinnati and who can boost the team for the last six games. He also breaks down the Reds and Mets schedules and how dangerous Cincinnati could be in October.

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It’s the last week of the regular season and it’s going to be hectic! We review the chaotic NL Wild Card race. (Top of show)

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(8:03) In other collapses, the Tigers’ 15-game lead in August has dwindled to almost nothing.

(19:15) Superchat time! A fan has a theory on why the Mets broke down.

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(21:15) Who has the highest World Series odds according to Fangraphs?

(22:48) The Mariners outclassed the Astros in their important weekend series. We discuss Seattle’s possible playoff path and predict how many homers Cal Raleigh will finish with this season. 

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(33:24) The Blue Jays are the first AL team to clinch a playoff spot.

(34:48) What’s the tiebreaker sitch between the Diamondbacks, Reds and Mets?

(36:07) Nolan Arenado may have played his last game in St. Louis, but a trade might not be possible.

(39:32) The money difference between the Nationals and Mets active rosters is incredibly large.

(41:52) Do Rob Thomson and Nick Castellanos have beef? 

(48:52) Congrats to the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs for best attendance in the Minor Leagues! 

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Ken Rosenthal gets us primed for the final week of the regular season, with plenty still on the table. (Top of show)

(1:12) Ken breaks down what has gone wrong for the Mets.

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(3:42) The Tigers are nearing a historic collapse in the AL Central.

(5:50) The Mariners make a statement over the weekend to corral the AL West lead.

(10:19) Inside Dish explores how the Houston hold on the AL West withered this past weekend.

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(17:58) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if Ben Cherington will be back in Pittsburgh, if either AJ Hinch or Carlos Mendoza face the chopping block if their teams fail to qualify for the playoffs, if the Orioles will keep Tony Mansolino, and if fans revel in their own successes or their opponent's miseries.

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Kratz, AJ and Alanna pick their winners for the major AL awards. The biggest question there is: will Aaron Judge or Cal Raleigh win MVP?

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(13:04) White Sox Assistant General Manager Josh Barfield joins FT and unravels his short-lived discussions with the Orioles. He dishes about the White Sox's future, prospects to look out for, and how much will they'll get to spend this coming offseason??

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Orioles pitcher Cade Povich touches on rookie catcher Samuel Basallo and how difficult a transition it was for both of them working together. Cade also reminisces on how he’s grown throughout the season and reveals a pregame trick he learned from Trevor May. 

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Marlins outfielder Jakob Marsee talks staying competitive amidst a losing season and overcoming growing pains within a youthful team, plus a funny tidbit on why he wears number 87. Jakob shares his plate approach that’s helped him rake against lefty pitchers, and even shares some of the most impressive pros he’s played against.

Who’s the clubhouse leader on the mic? When did he know he had big league potential, and was baseball always the first choice? With the Marlins looking towards next year, Jakob shares his AL and NL champs.

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Trevor May reacts to Clayton Kershaw's illustrious Dodgers legacy.

(7:11) Former Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis shares a need-to-know fact about Kersh, their strong friendship, and a funny dugout exchange during his no-hitter. A.J. also explains the impact Rick Honeycutt and Brad Ausmus had on both their careers. He also answers if Clayton considered signing with his hometown Rangers. 

Hosts: Trevor May, Erik Kratz, Alanna Rizzo

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The Mets have traded Freddy Peralta to the Rays in exchange for prospects Aidan Smith, Emilien Pitre, and Gary Gill Hill. Marc Luino and James Schiano of Mets'd Up pop on with their instant thoughts on the deal.

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Phillies play-by-play man Tom McCarthy joins FT to talk about the Phillies clinching the NL East and making history by being the fastest to do so in team history. McCarthy also breaks down the locker room celebration, John Middleton's passion and why home-field advantage is truly a thing in Philadelphia. Also, will a Kyle Schwarber extension get done?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Alanna Rizzo

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Crush City Territory's Chandler Rome details the Astros leaning into their experience in the final days of the regular season. He touches on Yordan Álvarez's injury and how the team will push forward without him.

(12:14) Ken Rosenthal applauds the Cleveland Guardians recent run, but still is skeptical if it'll be enough to make it to October. He also questions Isaac Paredes' effectiveness returning to the Astros lineup. Ken also shares his favorite memories covering Clayton Kershaw and discusses where Kershaw fits on the all-time Dodgers list.

Hosts: Trevor May, Erik Kratz, Alanna Rizzo

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Cleveland swept Detroit and is still alive! We debate whether the Guardians could get a Wild Card spot and if Detroit’s scuffling is something to worry about. (Top of show)

(11:20) The Brewers NL Central magic number is 4.

(13:59) Hunter Greene threw a complete game last night, and the Reds need to win every game now.

(20:27) Max Fried had 13 Ks last night. Kratz compares Fried's first season in pinstripes to a Yankees legend's first season in The Bronx.

(29:56) The Dodgers' starting rotation is humming right now.

(32:22) Yusei Kikuchi was frustrated after being taken out in the sixth by the Angels. Is he right?

(35:34) Jonah Tong and Nolan McLean have buoyed the Mets playoff chances.

(41:12) The AL West is tied again! We pick who is going to win the very important Mariners/Astros series this weekend. 

(43:48) Alanna and many Dodgers fans are disappointed Apple TV is not simulcasting Kershaw’s last regular season home start.

(46:32) Isaac Paredes will be activated off the IL tonight for the Astros. Is Houston bringing him back too soon? 

Hosts: Trevor May, Erik Kratz, Alanna Rizzo

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The Cubs are OFFICIALLY 2025 playoff contenders. Shota gives the low-down on champagne.

(1:51) Dansby Swanson dished about the Cubs' celebration after clinching a playoff spot. He also talked about PCA's struggles, Cade Horton's NL ROY chances, and what it's like playing with Shota Imanaga. Swanson detailed his decision to play at Vanderbilt, and how he didn't ruin AJ's moment as a young player.

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Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Alanna Rizzo

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Buck Showalter detailed the challenge to strongly closing out a good season. He gave insight into how to manage in September, including weighing roster expansion. Buck also talks the key factors in the "value" part of the MVP debate. Plus, he gave his thoughts on which teams can win it all.

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Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Alanna Rizzo,

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo unpack the AL MVP Race and discuss whether Aaron Judge or Cal Raleigh can help their causes in the final 10 games. (Top of show)

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(9:25) The Astros will be without Yordan Álvarez for this weekend’s huge matchup with the Mariners. 

(13:52) The hosts take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including a preview of Ken's Thursday game on FOX, what the hosts would change as MLB Commissioner for a day, and Nick Kurtz's stellar rookie season.

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(20:10) Ken and Alanna also crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

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Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw announced he will retire at the end of the 2025 season. Alanna Rizzo and Erik Kratz reflect on Kershaw’s legendary career—from his no-hitter at Dodger Stadium to his three Cy Young awards, MVP season, two World Series titles, and unmatched loyalty to one franchise—and discuss what his legacy means for the Dodgers and the game.

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The Astros swept the Rangers to reclaim first place in the AL West. Houston and Seattle jockey for the division title, and possibly a playoff bye. (Top of show)

(7:21) The hosts debate if the Tigers can flip the switch again come October.

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(11:49) Since August began, the Dodgers lead the league in ERA. Time to let the starters cook!

(13:31) LAD avoid the sweep vs Phillies after Blake Snell throws a gem.

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(20:46) The Mets set an attendance record, just in time for their verge of collapse. The Juan Soto effect is real.

(22:33) The Rockies, Pirates, Nationals and Angels are out. 

(32:30) Byron Buxton got his incentive…with a fielder’s choice!

(35:14) The 2026 MLB London series is cancelled. 

(39:06) Justin Verlander turns back the clock as the Giants are STILL hangin’ on after sweeping the D’backs.

Hosts: Alanna Rizzo, A.J. Pierzynski, and Erik Kratz

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Resident GM Jim Bowden got right into the Mets playoffs chances. What's the most dominant trait for a postseason team? Bowden answered that, talked about the Astros' October hopes, and if the AL MVP race should be a legit debate. He also talked about the Blue Jays' contender legitimacy, and his choice for AL Manager of the Year.

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(18:24) Bo Bichette will miss the end of the regular season with a sprained PCL. The hosts discuss how the Blue Jays will move forward without him.

Hosts: Alanna Rizzo, AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz

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Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle joined FT and dished about the Giants' slim but still possible chances of a playoff berth. She also talked about the team's identity this year, Buster Posey's challenge leading SF, and if Bob Melvin and/or Justin Verlander will return in 2026.

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Hosts: Alanna Rizzo, AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz

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Kevin Pillar and Scott Braun react to the Dodgers acquiring Tarik Skubal from the Tigers for Zyhir Hope, River Ryan and Brady Smith. They welcome Baseball America Editor-In-Chief JJ Cooper to break down the blockbuster trade and its impact on the rest of the MLB Trade Deadline.

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Cal Raleigh sparkling season continues! After tying Ken Griffey Jr. for the team HR record, how historic is Cal’s season from the catcher position? (Top of show)

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(11:46) Trevor Story is a PERFECT 30 for 30 on stolen base attempts this year. He's not the only that deserves credit.

(13:19) Houston jumps Boston for the 2nd AL Wild Card spot. The hosts debate the Red Sox degree of difficulty in a potential cross-country series. 

(16:08) There’s positive news on Yordan Alvarez’s ankle MRI, but how should the Astros gauge his recovery?

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(18:41) Kyle Tucker travels to Tampa this weekend for more treatment on his calf injury. 

(23:49) We look at Ken Rosenthal’s article on the Mets’ EMBARRASSING three-month span. They could be knocked out of the playoff picture entirely!

(26:20) Shohei Ohtani is reportedly willing to play outfield in October. 

(38:09) The Phillies sit 1.5 games back of the NL best record. We debate the NL team to beat.

(40:50) The D'backs sit 1.5 games back from the 3rd NL Wild Card spot. Is theit run too little too late? 

(44:38) Alanna asks AJ and Erik if they’ve ever voted a broadcaster to have part of the playoff share.

(48:29) Roman Anthony's oblique recovery continues. The Red Sox miss him in the lineup. 

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Alanna Rizzo

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Does San Francisco merit a playoff berth? KNBR Giants broadcaster (and former Big Leaguer) F.P. Santangelo tells us how the team reversed its season and examines the impact of the Rafael Devers acquisition. He also previews San Francisco’s upcoming series against NL West rivals and evaluates call-up Bryce Eldridge.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Alanna Rizzo

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