Baseball the way it should be covered and exclusive interviews with MLB studs #FTLive hosted by AJ Pierzynski, Todd Frazier, Adam Jones, Erik Kratz, Trevor May, Jonathan Papelbon, Lorenzo Cain, Jason Kipnis, Scott Braun, insider Ken Rosenthal, and PTBNL. The world is our clubhouse.
Do the Blue Jays really have a shot at landing Juan Soto? We ask Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith and then dive into the burning hot seat that Toronto's front office leaders are sitting on.
What's the plan B for the Jays? Also, are the Blue Jays actually considering Vladdy Jr. back at third base?
Hosts: Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun
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The Red Sox met with Juan Soto and Scott Boras. (4:56) What did they talk about for 3 hours?!
(13:51) The Angels are by far the most active team so far. Are they trying to be the Braves of the west??
(19:30) Could the AL Central actually be a division worth betting on...because of the lowly White Sox?
(22:08) A pricey Paul Skenes card is out there with a twist!
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Hosts: Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun
Alanna Rizzo welcomes the Athletic's Katie Woo to discuss the Rays intention to play at Steinbrenner Field in 2025. (0:35)
(2:19) The Cardinals have a new philosophy in 2025 - just don't call it tanking!
(10:20) Woo gives an update on the free agency market. Could we see any moves before Soto signs?
(11:35) Alanna & Katie also crown their Dudes & Dorks of the Week.
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(16:39) ESPN's Jesse Rogers lays out how the Cubs can pitch Roki Sasaki heading to the North Side. What kind of pressure exists for Craig Counsell in year two?
(19:18) Plus, Will Venable's checklist as the new White Sox manager and how to best thread the needle for the highest Garrett Crochet return.
Which players won't be back with their 2024 clubs in 2025? (top of show)
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(10:43) Then it's former Braves reporter Kevin McAlpin with a look at the offseason in Atlanta. Do they have a problem if Max Fried doesn't return? Who could be some potential options to replace Travis d’Arnaud?
Kevin talks about Ronald Acuna Jr.’s injury timeline and 2025 expectations.
(29:18) Also, Kevin explains leaving baseball and his next steps.
(30:00) Fan Q: Which MLB fans create the best atmosphere for players?
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The Rays find a new home for 2025. Will we finally see the Rays thriving with sellouts in Tampa v. St. Pete? (2:33)
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(16:42) What’s the market for Yoan Moncada? Does Todd remember playing with him?
(24:26) Highest paid starting pitchers in 2024
(27:00) Kevin Newman to the Angels
(30:10) Fan Q: Todd's insight on Aroldis Chapman's ending poorly in the Bronx
(32:22) Kratz tells a story about whether playing without fans actually helped some players.
(35:15) Also, do the NL Central teams have a shot at winning the World Series in 2025?
Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
Paul Sewald tells us about his first free agency foray. Does personality actually matter? Why didn't the D'Backs offer an extension?
We also get into the bitter ending to the 2024 season for Arizona. A late collapse followed by a division rival winning it all.
Roki Sasaki q's emerge and don't miss the role play at the end between GM, agent & player!
Hosts: Scott Braun, Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski
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Where is the star power in Boston and would they suddenly pay up for a Juan Soto? MassLive.com Red Sox columnist Sean McAdam stops by to answer our burning q's.
We also get to team needs, budgeting, trade candidates and more.
Hosts: Scott Braun, Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski
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Are the Angels smart to be taking assets from the Braves after adding Travis d’Arnaud and also Sal Fasano for the coaching staff? (3:58) But also how will the catcher playing time be split?
(17:04) We dissect recent reports about the Giants seeming to be out on Juan Soto but interested in free agent Max Fried?
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(25:52) Is Justin Turner going to be an early signing with the Mariners this offseason?
(27:41) Brent Rooker made some history and it's a crazy trivia stat about the A's lacking star power.
(30:43) Shohei Ohtani wants to play in the 2028 Olympics and he might have the power to make it happen.
(37:26) Should the NL be heavily favored to win the World Series again next year?
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Alanna Rizzo welcomes MLB.com contributing writer Kyle Glaser to break down Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki’s MLB future.
Glaser speaks on what should we know about the prospect and who are the favorites to land the budding superstar? (0:47)
(6:16) Alanna & Kyle also discuss Yu Darvish's presence in both Sasaki's development and the Padres pursuit.
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(22:18) Plus, the comparisons between Sasaki and Shohei Ohtani extend beyond both players wearing number 17.
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Is this going to be another slow-paced market with one superstar holding it up? Fansided Insider Robert Murray previews the offseason and has an interesting take on the Roki Sasaki market. Murray also hypes a big offseason looming for Boston.
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(9:48) More with Murray, including the Marlins not getting their top manager pick, Garrett Crochet's trade market & potential Alex Bregman landing spots.
(26:55) Bold Predictions from AJ, SB & EK include a ton of action in the AL Central. Are the Tigers about to throw the hammer down?
(38:09) Fan questions: Teoscar to Cleveland? Is Chris Sale on a Hall of Fame track?
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Are there two other big market non-NY teams truly in play for Juan Soto? We hit the latest reports about his numerous meetings this week. (top of show)
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(8:29) More on the Soto sweepstakes.
(17:10) News breaks about the Trop’s cost and how it can be back in play for 2026. Will the Rays foot the bill?
(23:48) It sounds like Alec Bohm is reportedly on the trade block. Why are the Phillies potentially making a change?
(29:40) Finalists for the big awards have been announced. We debate the tighter races like Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year for both leagues.
(35:49) SLAP: AJ play-by-play skydiving
Hosts: AJ, Kratz, Braun
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