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The 2026 FT Spring Training Tour rolls on! We are at Mariners camp today!
(2:30) Pablo López will undergo Tommy John surgery and is officially out for the season.
(10:05) Did Angels owner Arte Moreno really say that winning is not a top priority?
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(21:23) We discuss an article highlighting which MLB teams and managers could be feeling the heat this season.
(34:35) Longtime MLB umpires Phil Cuzzi and Mark Carlson have announced that they're retiring and Ramón Urías agreed to a deal with the Cardinals. Plus, AJ's son hit his first career college home run!
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Kevin Pillar, Alanna Rizzo
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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal joins us to discuss the next steps for the MLBPA after naming Bruce Meyer executive director. He also shares his thoughts on the Red Sox heading into the upcoming season, the questions they face, Pat Murphy’s reworked deal, and expectations for the Orioles and Dodgers.
(17:06) Jack Harris of the California Post joins us with updates on Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s workload, Shohei Ohtani’s health heading into camp, Mookie Betts reworking his swing, Kyle Tucker’s first Dodgers camp, Blake Snell’s return timeline, and Roki Sasaki adding a third pitch.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Todd Frazier, Alanna Rizzo
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Since we are at Guardians camp, let’s do a season preview for the team. (top of pod)
(08:52) Closer Cade Smith reflects on his Hawaii college days, discusses his decision not to play for Team Canada in the WBC and jumping from setup man to closer. He also teases a new walkout song for this season.
(23:17) Reliever Hunter Gaddis hits on his approach to bullpen sessions, going from starter to reliever, and how the bullpen culture changed after the Emmanuel Clase news.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Will the A’s find a way to sneak into the playoffs? We roll out our season preview.
(6:49) Mark Kotsay joined FT to talk about getting an extension along with some of his players, and how the A’s will adjust to starting stronger this season. He also discussed working with his young players, if Nick Kurtz extension talks have started and who he’s looking forward to seeing blossom in camp.
(18:01) While Trey Yesavage is the favorite to win AL Rookie of the Yaer, can Kevin McGonigle or one of the rookies from Japan steal the show?
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun
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After winning NL Manager of the Year in back-to-back seasons, Pat Murphy has earned himself a nice new contract.
(10:49) Freddie Freeman floated the idea of playing four more years. Will he finish his career in Los Angeles?
(15:26) Is Jazz Chisholm Jr. really a 50/50 player?
(19:47) Jordan Westburg's elbow injury news arrived and he is dealing with a partial UCL tear. His timeline for a return is still to be determined by the Orioles.
(24:54) Bob Melvin returns to the A’s as a Special Assistant of Baseball Operations.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Todd Frazier, Alanna Rizzo
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