Foul Territory

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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NEW SHOW ALERT! Jim Bowden, along with his son Trey Bowden, hosts the newest show on the FT Network: GM Territory. Check it out for unfiltered front office insight.
Bowden hops on FT to talk through the industry clearly not loving Eugenio Suárez and Luis Arráez, who both signed this past weekend. Which teams missed opportunities by staying cautious?
JB also shares his offseason grades, including questions facing the Phillies’ rotation, why he expects the Mets to win the division, and why the markets for Zac Gallen and Framber Valdez remain unsettled this close to spring training.
(27:22) What are the BetMGM odds looking like for the Giants’ regular-season win total?
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Alanna Rizzo
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WBC Reporter and Content Creator Shawn Spradling joins FT to break down the growing insurance issues surrounding the World Baseball Classic and why Puerto Rico has been severely impacted. He explains how insurance decisions are made, who carries the risk if a player gets hurt, and what it could mean for the tournament if teams are unable to secure coverage for their stars.
(15:36) Former Rays first-round pick Richie Shaffer joins FT to discuss how players prepare for camp at different stages of their careers and why mental skills are often overlooked in player development. Shaffer also reflects on his experience in Tampa Bay’s development system, why teams still underinvest in preparing players mentally, the risks of overhyping prospects, and why he remains cautiously optimistic the Rays ultimately stay in Tampa.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Alanna Rizzo
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