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Jeff Kent is a Hall of Famer! We examine the Contemporary Era results and explain why Kent deserved to get in. (07:34) Kyle Schwarber is garnering a lot of interest. We discuss the Pirates’ strange offer and the appealing qualities that make Schwarber so valuable.  (18:00) Will Tarik Skubal get traded? We list possible landing spots and what Detroit should do if they hold the AL Cy Young winner. Gift ideas --> FoulTerritoryShop.com (26:54) Sonny Gray’s Yankees tenure is now a media STORM! Brian Cashman responded to Gray’s statement on not wanting to play in New York. (31:28) Nick Castellanos is open to learning first base. Will this impact his desirability for other teams? (35:11) Let's talk BetMGM Odds for the NLCS winning division. (38:06) Kansas City is outfield shopping. We analyze what kind of outfielder the Royals should be looking for. (43:19) The Red Sox and several other teams are interested in Ketel Marte. Does he get traded? Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal unpacks yesterday’s Baseball Hall of Fame vote that elected Jeff Kent and left Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens on the sidelines. (Top of show) (5:06) Ken shares his reporting yesterday that the Pirates have a 4-year offer into free agent Kyle Schwarber.  (6:11) Hear from Ken on why the time is now for the Tigers to make a move in the AL Central.  (10:45) Inside Dish reflects Winter Meetings lore.  (18:15) Grillin’ Ken answers your questions, including if the Nationals could trade Mackenzie Gore to the Orioles, Cubs Zac Gallen interest, chances Schwarber signs with the Reds, Braves changes at 2B and if the Padres will dump payroll. Subscribe to the FT YouTube channel to watch this show live every week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FT resident manager Buck Showalter sizes up where the Mets stand this offseason, the reports on Lindor & McNeil beef, his thoughts on the Nimmo-Semien trade, losing Edwin Díaz in the WBC, and the Hall of Fame cases for Don Mattingly and Dale Murphy. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Subscribe to FT on YouTube to catch the show LIVE every weekdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former MLB GM (most recently with Minnesota) Thad Levine takes us inside the Winter Meetings from a front office perspective. We dive into details on where the Twins are at, Framber Valdez makeup q's, prospect hugging, and deadline ideas to spice up the week. Hosts: Todd Frazier, Kevin Pillar, Scott Braun Tune in for baseball the way it should be covered LIVE at the Winter Meetings --> FT channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Astros assistant pitching coach Ethan Katz joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss his new role in Houston, his initial impressions of the Astros' pitching infrastructure and how he got into coaching high school pitchers Jack Flaherty, Max Fried and Lucas Giolito. Follow Crush City Territory for the best Astros coverage in the biz!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd announced on FT that he will be pitching for Team USA in the 2026 WBC. He tells us about a superstar catcher catching his bullpen sessions this offseason and details the decision to pitch on short rest in the NLDS against the Brewers. Hosts: Scott Braun, Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski FT merch szn --> FoulTerritoryShop.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should Bud Selig be in the Hall of Fame? Alex Rodriguez had pointed thoughts, so Ken brings in his perspective on the steroids era issue. (3:00) The HOF Contemporary Era Election results will be revealed on Sunday. We explain the voting process and predict whether anyone on the ballot will get in. Hosts: Todd Frazier, Kevin Pillar, Scott Braun We'll react to the Hall of Fame vote when we're back LIVE on FT MondaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mets’d Up host Marc Luino reveals the offseason to-do list for the Mets and answers if he’d rather keep Pete Alonso or Edwin Díaz. He also shares how they will fill roster holes. Hosts: Todd Frazier, Kevin Pillar, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s a new FT lineup combo today. KP and Toddfather collab for the first time!  (02:48) The Password is now a Pirate! Boston and Pittsburgh swap 5 players, so we analyze both sides of the deal. Baseball America's Geoff Pontes scouts some of the players involved.  (14:36) FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal talks on the Pirates-Red Sox trade and if Kyle Tucker’s Blue Jays visit affects Bo Bichette. Ken details how the Winter Meetings are for him as an insider. Don't miss FT at the Winter Meetings LIVE on YouTube next week! (28:35) Aaron Judge has very good odds to win AL MVP next year. He's already a Hall of Fame lock, right? (39:41) Alex Bregman has renewed interest from the Chicago Cubs. Will the Cubs be the winning bidder? (45:03) We reveal some of the lineup for our show at the Winter Meetings next week!  Hosts: Todd Frazier, Kevin Pillar, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal and Scott Braun react to news that free agent slugger Kyle Tucker visited the Blue Jays facility in Dunedin. (Top of show) (4:06) Ken unpacks a note from his latest column that the Dodgers could trade Teoscar Hernández. (9:08) The hosts preview the Contemporary Baseball Era Hall of Fame vote announced Sunday. (14:21) Ken and Scott crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.  (21:28) Ken takes your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including if the Twins could package Buxton with Ryan, Fernando-mania, Blue Jays payroll, Edwin Diaz market & Tatsuya Imai frontrunners. Subscribe to the FT YouTube channel to watch this show live every week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.