FT Insider Bob Nightengale fills us in on his payroll column and reacts to the Yankees taking down the Giants on Opening Night. He also runs us through some news of the day and storylines for the season.

(19:14) We react to Barry Bonds' story on George Steinbrenner in the opening broadcast of the Yanks-Giants game.

(21:30) The FT Crew drops their individual awards predictions for this season.

(32:49) Will any managers be on a hot enough seat to lose the job during the season?

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Bob Nightengale’s Notes: ’26 storylines, Mets sign Pham, Brewers lose Chourio + Season Predictions