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Tiger Territory hosts Cody Stavenhagen and Kieran Steckley react to the Tigers’ signing of Framber Valdez. Is this the biggest signing of the Scott Harris era? What risks come with bringing him aboard? And what does it mean for Tarik Skubal and the rest of the Detroit pitching staff?
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Per Ken Rosenthal, the Pirates are “aggressively” pursuing Framber Valdez. (top of show) Is Pittsburgh a legitimate landing spot?
(17:06) Carlos Santana has agreed to a deal with the Diamondbacks. Are they a playoff team?
(22:27) The Astros say they plan to keep Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker. Kratz is skeptical.
(25:34) With Tarik Skubal’s historic arbitration hearing today, the Tigers have a BIG decision to make.
(37:31) The Nationals 2026 outlook isn't bright.
(40:50) Sending our best to the talented Washington Post writers after the paper eliminated the sports department.
(41:57) We will be at the The Playmakers Classic in AZ soon. Visit Playerstrust.org for more details!
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Alanna Rizzo
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Senior writer for The Athletic Evan Drellich joins FT to discuss the ongoing local TV crisis affecting a growing number of MLB teams and how much revenue clubs are likely to lose in the short-term.
Evan also breaks down his article on why MLB players are being told they can’t play in the World Baseball Classic.
(28:03) Aroldis Chapman will not be playing for Great Britain in the World Baseball Classic.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal joins FT to break down what’s next for the Red Sox, Andrew McCutchen’s future in Pittsburgh, why the Pirates keep losing out on free agents, and Tarik Skubal’s arbitration hearing. What could it mean for the rest of the market?
(15:44) We finally review a BetMGM regular season win total under 80. What is it for the Rockies?
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Reminder that we have a new show on the FT Network! Check out GM Territory with Jim and Trey Bowden for unfiltered front office insight.
(2:32) The Mariners have acquired Brendan Donovan in a three-team trade. JJ Cooper from Baseball America gives us insight into the prospects involved.
(11:07) FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal joins us to break down how the Brendan Donovan trade came together for the Mariners and what this move means for the Cardinals moving forward.
(20:09) Tarik Skubal’s arbitration hearing is Wednesday. What could be the possible arguments against him?
(31:58) The White Sox have a new addition in the clubhouse at the request of Munetaka Murakami.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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