Episodes

  • FairT: Gerrit Cole may need TJ, Key players hurt, HOT seats, Mo Vaughn back in baseball
    Mar 10 2025

    Ken Rosenthal reacts to the developing story that Gerrit Cole might be headed for Tommy John surgery. Giancarlo Stanton is another headline to the alarming Yankees injury bug. (Top of Show)

    (2:01) Other injuries to watch include serious ones (George Kirby, Francisco Alvarez and Grayson Rodriguez) and seemingly minor setbacks (Jurickson Profar and Shohei Ohtani).

    (6:49) Props to Lawrence Butler earning an extension - could it be a case of the A's raising their salary floor? The Marlins are another team under a microscope for keeping revenue sharing in its pockets.

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    (8:53) Inside Dish highlights Mo Vaughn's recent return to baseball. Ken's latest column in The Athletic chronicles how the 1995 AL MVP left the game in anger and rekindled his love for baseball.

    (15:09) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if the coast is clear for the Red Sox in the AL East, which managers and front office execs are on the hot seat, and if Dylan Cease's trade market will suddenly heat up.

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    22 mins
  • FT at Rays Camp: POBO Erik Neander, Pete Fairbanks, Zack Littell
    Mar 10 2025

    Rays President of Baseball Operations Erik Neander updates us on the 2025 Rays, ballin' on a budget, ballpark swapping, Yandy Diaz clubhouse chemistry comments and rising from intern to front office leader.

    (22:19) Then it's closer Pete Fairbanks delivering his hilarious take on a bad performance, responding to the Yandy comments and explaining why he's a big deal rep with the MLBPA.

    (32:09) Tampa Bay starter Zack Littell is up next to take us inside the conversations with the analytics staff that lead to success. He also shouts out an underrated arm on the club with Cy Young stuff.

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    Hosts: AJ, EK, SB

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    49 mins
  • FT at Blue Jays camp: Jeff Hoffman, Bowden Francis
    Mar 9 2025

    New Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman reflects on returning to the organization that drafted him ninth overall in 2014.

    After multiple teams backed out of a contract this winter due to concerns over his physical, Hoffman explains how he’s using that as motivation.

    Hoffman also shares how competing against former teammate Bryce Harper in practice helped revive his career.

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    (15:07) Toronto pitcher Bowden Francis discusses his evolution into a trusted starter after a breakout 2024 season. Francis relives the heartbreak of losing a no-hitter in the ninth inning—not once, but twice last season. How does a pitcher bounce back from that?

    Bowden also dives into how yoga transformed his mindset.

    Hosts: AJ, EK, SB

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    31 mins
  • FT at Nationals camp: Dylan Crews, Manager Dave Martinez
    Mar 9 2025

    What did Dave Martinez think about his team's offseason? We ask the Nats skipper about the newbies and the young core.

    Davey also weighs in on manager value in terms of salaries and comments on the CJ Abrams situation last year that had him off the Big League club at the end of the season.

    (18:55) Rookie outfielder Dylan Crews discusses his favorite extra tool, the toughest adjustment from college to the Majors and his old LSU teammate Paul Skenes.

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

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    31 mins
  • FT at Rays Camp: Manager Kevin Cash, Brandon Lowe, Jonny DeLuca
    Mar 8 2025

    Rays skipper Kevin Cash walks us through his expectations for the 2025 club and their potentially stacked starting rotation. How does the lineup look and will it look even better in a hitter-friendly park as their new home?

    (10:20) Brandon Lowe wants to be a Ray for life but was he concerned about trade rumors? Lowe also dishes on how the bats are prepping for their temporary home at the Yankees spring training facility.

    (25:23) Jonny DeLuca tells us about his elite glove, unique signature and accidental pull pop.

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    40 mins
  • FT at Astros camp: Manager Joe Espada, Mauricio Dubón, Dave Clark
    Mar 8 2025

    What’s the plan for Jose Altuve moving from second base to left field? Astros manager Joe Espada chimes in and shares his excitement for new infielders Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker and how the home stadium might impact their swings. He also opens up about handling the Nolan Arenado trade rumors and replacing franchise legends like Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker.

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    (14:22) Astros first base coach and outfield instructor Dave Clark joins FT to talk about Jose Altuve’s transition to left field—what’s been the biggest challenge so far? He also evaluates top prospect Cam Smith and explains why Jeremy Peña might owe him a car soon.

    (29:29) Astros utility player Mauricio Dubón tells us about his many hats on the team, including clubhouse DJ. Dubón shares his journey as the first and only Honduran player in MLB history and the challenges he’s faced along the way.

    Hosts: AJ, EK, SB

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    44 mins
  • Ohtani pitching pause, Vladdy reveals offer details, A's new prez shady past, Law Butler extension
    Mar 7 2025

    Vladdy Jr. was very open about his contract extension talks that came up empty with the Blue Jays. (top of show) We unravel who won this battle.

    (15:51) Luis Gil is out for 3+ months. Toddfather weighs in.

    (17:48) The Dodgers are scaling back/adjusting the rehab for Shohei Ohtani to get back on a mound. Concerning or smart move?

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    (26:12) Tyler Naquin the pitcher?!

    (31:48) Bryan Woo is nasty.

    (33:37) Barry Bonds says he can slay 100mph heaters. Anyone disagree?

    (36:19) Dave Roberts is in contract extension talks with the Dodgers right now. What will the final number be and we found out what the number ended up being for Aaron Boone's extension.

    (38:41) The A's hired a new president with a checkered recent history running the Raiders. Also, Lawrence Butler's extension was announced VERY soon after that. Coincidence?!

    Hosts: Toddfather, AJ, SB

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    47 mins
  • FairT: Gunnar Henderson & Christian Walker injuries, Vet "bad" deals
    Mar 7 2025

    Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss midsection injuries to Baltimore Orioles star Gunnar Henderson and Houston Astros infielder Christian Walker. (Top of Show)

    (3:59) Plus, a look at two veterans signing team-friendly deals this week. The hosts discuss what this means for players still unsigned.

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    (11:04) The Hall of Fame is changing its Contemporary Era ballots policy to weed out a certain group of controversial players.

    (18:07) Alanna & Ken answer your live Grillin’ Ken questions

    (26:07) The hosts also crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

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    35 mins