Foul Territory

Jesse Cole, owner of the viral baseball sensation The Savannah Bananas, sat down with Karl Ravech and Justin Musil on Dirt From The Dugout this week. Cole breaks down his "what if" approach to reinventing baseball's slow spots, his LCP (learn, change, plus) post-game review habit, and the nonstop idea-generation process behind the show's trick plays and performances. Use our code for 10% off your...

Some MLB postseason races are coming down to the wire, and on this episode of GM Territory , Jim Bowden and Trey Bowden break down the teams fighting for October and rank the contenders they like most heading down the stretch. They dive into the biggest playoff races across baseball, including the AL Central and AL West, and discuss which teams are built to make a serious postseason run. Use our c...

Foul Territory host Todd Frazier sits down with Tim Kurkjian and his son, Jeff, on Is This A Great Game, Or What? The Toddfather digs into his Little League World Series memories, revisits his high school showdown with J.R. Smith, and breaks out his best referee and umpire calls. Subscribe to FT on YouTube please :) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nationals RP Erik Tolman’s journey to MLB included two elbow surgeries and a nearly amputated foot. Tolman discusses the recovery process and the strength he found to keep going. (18:09) Todd Frazier explains the ups and downs of being a father while playing Major League Baseball, and why having a strong support system is important. Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Start your FOX...

On this episode of  GM Territory , Jim Bowden and Trey Bowden break down the top impending free agents in baseball, ranking the best names on both the mound and at the plate. Tarik Skubal headlines a stacked pitching class, but he's far from the only impact arm hitting the open market. Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 S...

The Rays are at it again, this time leaning on same-handed changeups to supercharge Freddy Peralta, Bryan Baker, and more. The Athletic's Eno Sarris joins the show to break it all down. Plus, is Brewers pitcher Kyle Harrison hurt? Eno has thoughts. (17:12) The 2026 Mariners are cooked. Seattle Times writer Ryan Divish explains what went wrong for a team that nearly won the AL pennant a year ago. H...

Alex Bregman's teammates pulled up to celebrate his horse winning at Churchill Downs. (Top of Show) (03:18) A frustrated Willson Contreras spoke out about frequently getting hit after Thursday's early exit. Does he have a valid argument? (19:51) The Rangers and White Sox have a HUGE series this weekend as they sit in the thick of the postseason race. Go to buylarine.com and use code FT10 at checko...

Red Sox legend  Pedro Martínez offers his thoughts on the state of modern baseball and whether he’d be able to compete in today’s game. Plus, why Sandy Alcántara reminds him of himself, and a fun story from Boston’s 2004 comeback against the Yankees. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/ FOUL . The ASPCA...

GM Territory co-host Jim Bowden replies back to MLBPA Interim Executive Director Bruce Meyer for his claims against his article in The Athletic. Bowden explains his concern for the middle-class, why a salary cap is better than the current system, the TV blackouts myth and what owners are really like behind the scenes. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun To explore coverage, visit aspcape...

Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to the latest injury updates on Aaron Judge and Blake Snell, then preview Phillies-Mets and the shifting NL Wild Card race. (top of show) (4:45) Ken breaks down which MLB managers are sitting on the hot seat, plus the names in play for the openings in Queens, Philly, Seattle, and Houston. (21:23) It's Grillin' Ken time! He fields your quest...

Steve Cohen responded to David Lennon’s claim on Wednesday’s show that David Stearns hasn't been at Citi Field during Pete Alonso’s return… (5:17) Aaron Judge left Wednesday’s game with lower leg tightness. Cause for concern? (14:58) Junior Caminero is a force offensively. Has that overshadowed his defensive improvements? (16:49) The Astros are neck and neck with the...

MLBPA Interim Executive Director Bruce Meyer took exception to GM Territory co-host Jim Bowden’s take on baseball’s labor battle. Meyer discusses various talking points, including MLB’s 50/50 revenue split, payroll disparity, salary cap, TV blackouts and more. To explore coverage, visit  aspcapetinsurance.com/ FOUL . The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the...

Injury Territory host Will Carroll breaks down concerning injuries for playoff contenders with October rapidly approaching. Is Shohei Ohtani’s neck issue more than what we’re being told? Plus, insight on Freddie Freeman’s knee injury, Jesús Luzardo’s shoulder inflammation, Garrett Crochet’s return as a reliever, and more. To explore coverage, visit  aspcap...

The Guardians walked it off on Tuesday after Sam Antonacci took a controversial route to the ball on the final play. Let’s discuss. (5:19) Were Mets fans making a little too much noise in support of Pete Alonso this week, or…message sent? Newsday’s David Lennon joined us for this chat. (32:39) Several series this weekend have serious playoff implications. (35:40) The Brewers bec...

D’backs play-by-play voice Steve Berthiaume explains the path for the Diamondbacks to make the playoffs, how dangerous they could be if they get in, and why manager Torey Lovullo deserves extra credit. (17:26) Riverfront Territory co-host C. Trent details what went wrong for the Reds in 2026, whether POBO Nick Krall is to blame, and Elly De La Cruz’s uncertain future in Cincinnati. Hos...

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal discusses whether Edwin Díaz’s struggles have cost him a spot on the Dodgers’ playoff roster. Plus, Brian Cashman’s “successful” ongoing tenure as Yankees GM despite not winning a World Series since 2009, David Stearns’ future with the Mets, the shortcomings of Reds’ ownership, and more. Start your FOX One 3-day Free...

Were the White Sox really going to lose on Pope Leo XIV’s birthday? AJ is on fire at the top of the show. (2:57) AJ goes on an EPIC rant about why it would be a failure if the White Sox miss the playoffs. (17:08) Sean Burke benefitted from pitching behind an opener, but is it sustainable? (18:52) Jazz Chisholm Jr. said the Yankees told him they “don’t do extensions” when he...

Should White Sox fans be panicking? The division is now getting tight.  Sox Machine host Josh Nelson weighs in on why the lack of moves at the trade deadline played a major part in their slump, whether this season is a failure if they miss the playoffs, and if there's a development issue within the organization. (18:38) Can the Rangers sneak into the postseason? Dallas Morning News beat write...

FT resident GM Jim Bowden breaks down whether the Dodgers are doing the smart thing by placing Shohei Ohtani on the IL, and how they should handle it moving forward. JB also discusses why the Brewers and Rays are a different story this year, his AL MVP pick, and which managers and general managers are on the hot seat. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.co...

It took until September 13th, but Vladimir Guerrero Jr. FINALLY homered at home. (Top of show) Kratz thinks he's heating up. (3:02) Pitchers don’t usually win MVP awards, but Cam Schlittler is building a worthy case. Is it enough to overtake Yordan Alvarez? Plus, can the Blue Jays squeeze into the postseason, and just how dangerous can they be? (16:10) Payton Tolle joined Pedro Martinez as t...

Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal thinks the NL postseason picture is set thanks to the Padres' 7-game winning streak. (Top of show) (2:17) In the American League, the White Sox and Guardians clash in a 3-game series to decide AL Central supremacy. (4:30) In the AL West, the Astros' losses are the Rangers' gains. (6:50) The Blue Jays are still alive in the AL Wild Card race. (10:10) Ken's Inside D...

Which General Managers (or Presidents of Baseball Operations) should be worried about their jobs? Are there some names that are safe, but their owners should reconsider? Let's kick around some names with this extended group of FT hosts. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun, Kevin Pillar To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to MintMobile.com/Territory . That’s...

Untold stories asked by a former teammate here! One of the greatest players to ever man third base jumped on FT for the first time. Hall of Famer Adrián Beltré looks back on his legendary career and favorite memories, plus relives the insane 2011 World Series. Beltré also previews Baseball United's upcoming Cancún Week, which he is a big part of. Hosts: AJ Pierzyns...

Karl Ravech and Justin Musil welcome Padres starting pitcher Michael King on this episode of Dirt From The Dugout . King dives into his upbringing in the Northeast, his time at Boston College, and the advice he'd give young athletes looking to get the most out of their sport.  Plus, he breaks down why mastering his pitches matters, what facing the Yankees was like this season, and the hitters...

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal breaks down how the Dodgers plan to handle Shohei Ohtani's IL stint moving forward. Plus, Rosenthal weighs in on whether Anthony Volpe is back in MLB for a while, sets expectations for the Phillies, breaks down who's taking the third AL Wild Card spot, and discusses whether Angels manager Kurt Suzuki might actually return next season. Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz...