Foul Territory

How are Rockies players handling a disaster year? We ask Colorado catcher Hunter Goodman, who also touches on returning to a catcher (and thriving in it). Hunter also explains pitching differences in Coors Field vs. on the road and his reaction to Bud Black’s firing. Is the All-Star game on his mind?   Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchas...

What is the percentage chance that Freddy Peralta gets traded by the Brewers? We Milwaukee Journal Sentinel beat reporter Curt Hogg, who also drops a firsthand account of the Spiderman fan at Wrigley Field.  How is year two of the Pat Murphy era going? Curt finishes with some thoughts on the steps back for Jackson Chourio and William Contreras, plus injury updates on Brandon Woodruff and Garrett M...

Toddfather received some interesting insight from Gerrit Cole on the Yankees broadcast together. (Top of show) (3:29) Tensions ran high in the Padres-Dodgers. Who was in the wrong? Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life! (18:56) Todd was a Savannah Banana! He recaps his experience. Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off you...

Former Marlins President David Samson enlightens us about Dodgers owner Mark Walter buying the Lakers and dives deep into Tampa Bay’s possible sale to Patrick Zalupski. Is Stu Sternberg serious about selling? Samson also gives his very candid opinion on MLB service time manipulation and the Rafael Devers situation. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code...

Chicago White Sox infielder Chase Meidroth goes over what the next core of players is like and what skills his teammates have that he wants. Chase also shares what he talks about with his Red Sox buddies and adds context to Marcelo Mayer's car key situation.  What is Chase's favorite position to play and would he like to meet the Pope? Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Get 20% off yo...

Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the brewing race in the AL East with the New York Yankees falling back to the pack. (Top of show) (2:10) The San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks are slipping behind the surging Los Angeles Dodgers.  (5:53) Plus, more on the future Tampa Bay Rays outlook with the team in talks to be sold for $1.7 billion.  Schedule your PXG golf club...

Let's go behind the scenes on how a Big League broadcast gets prepped. (top of show) Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life! (6:46) Why is Skubal vs Skenes not happening?  (13:00) AJ and Kratz answer how they decided on their gamer bats.  (14:15) Dodgers catcher Will Smith owns the Padres and the Dalton Rushing playing time deb...

3x Manager of the Year Joe Maddon hits the latest headlines from his view as a former skipper: Rafael Devers trade, Nick Castellanos punishment and how to handle a unicorn Shohei Ohtani workload. Joe also shares his experience with hit by pitches and the changes in front-office involvement with teams. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.co...

Did the Devers trade just open up the DH spot for the AL All-Star team? Leading candidate Ryan O’Hearn reacts to the trade trade and also answers trade rumor questions about himself. Why have the O’s been on a better run lately? What are the differences between interim manager Tony Mansolino and former skipper Brandon Hyde? Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Get 20% off your first Slab...

Cal Raleigh love at the top. (Top of show) (3:05) The Giants went ALL OUT for Rafael Devers upon arrival. Are they relevant again? Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details. (13:08) Boston has been mid for a while now. (17:06) The Yankees scoring woes continue.  (19:47) The Rays might have a new owner...

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal reacts to David Ortiz’s comments on the Rafael Devers trade and the front office press conference that followed it. Ken also discusses Shohei Ohtani’s sudden return to the mound and gets asked if National manager Dave Martinez is on the hot seat. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at HelloFresh...

The baseball is not traveling as far this season and MLB claims to be befuddled. Kratz conspiracy theory coming in hot. Then we hit the recent feature on Phillies ace Zack Wheeler not morphing into the modern baseball way and thriving. Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details. (15:59) Did Rafael Dever...

Recent guest Hunter Goodman had FT magic! The Nats are in a RUT. (Top of show) (3:30) He’s back! Shohei returns to the mound with some HEAT!  (15:14) The Roman Empire notched his first dinger. Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details. (16:42) Juan Soto works count/walks a lot. (19:06) Red Sox execs de...

How dangerous are the Giants now with the Devers addition? We re-rank the NL West. Then it’s the San Francisco Chronicle’s Susan Slusser jumping in to explain the Devers trade outlook for SF, including the new lineup and position possibilities. What about that return package for Boston and how is Buster Posey making headlines in his front office role? Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Brau...

How are the Cardinals thriving after an offseason of inactivity? Skipper Oli Marmol mentions some key ingredients. How will the front office regime change impact Oli and what does he think of the opposing players that voted against him in  The Athletic ’s player poll? Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, and Scott Braun Try Huel with 15% OFF for New Customers today using code FOUL at https://huel.com...

Is this the Mookie Betts dump deal ==all over again for Boston? FT resident GM Jim Bowden grades the Devers trade for both sides. Bowden dives into the timing, egos and a recent history of superstar flubs by their front office. Also, Bowden briefly touches on Shohei’s pitching return and why Roki Sasaki might not pitch again this year.  Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Schedule your P...

Woah, a mid-June MONSTER trade! Let's dive deep into the Red Sox shipping Raffy Devers to the Giants (1:10) Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM . One item per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as a discount on the first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. (15:43) MassLive Red Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo gives us more inside...

Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal breaks down yesterday’s massive deal: the Boston Red Sox trading infielder Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants. (Top of show) (11:34) Ken views the trade from the Giants lens. Where is Devers' best fit defensively and how will his bat play at Oracle Park? Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM . One item per bo...

Which manager is the most popular and which one talks too much? We hit the results of The Athletic ’s MLB Player Poll and bring on Tyler Kepner joins to dissect the notable results. Other topics include organization reputations and the surprising lack of support for robo umpires. Try Huel with 15% OFF for New Customers today using code FOUL at https://huel.com/foul . Fuel your best performance wit...

Rookie infielder Otto Kemp takes us through his call-up and first week in the Big Leagues and details the changes that got him there. He’s a unique story. Undrafted and a very unique birthdate/time. Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, and Scott Braun Try Huel with 15% OFF for New Customers today using code FOUL at https://huel.com/foul . Fuel your best performance with Huel today! See omnystudio.c...

The viral Athletics centerfielder joins the show to talk about his insane catches and why Statcast didn't love the wall climbing. (2:47) Legendary outfielder Torii Hunter surprise crashes the party! After Torii's visit, Clarke discusses the stats that DO love him and his very talented baseball cousins. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson explains his rehab journey over the past few months and how baseball might baby pitchers too much.  What was it like to watch Toronto underperform in 2024 and sneak under the radar in 2025? D Swanson also shares how sign stealing has changed since his rookie year and which player takes over the mic on the team bus. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Get 2...

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal gives his first base trade ideas and thoughts on Sandy Alcántara’s return to prominence. Ken also dives into the Aaron Civale-Andrew Vaughn trade and Red Sox rookie Hunter Dobbins' comments. Plus, Ken started a soccer fight in high school?! Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and en...

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That was fast. Aaron Civale was traded to the White Sox for Andrew Vaughn. Let’s talk out the deal for both sides. (Top of show) (11:26) Thoughts on Jacob Misiorowski’s fire debut for the Brewers. And is he OK? Try Huel with 15% OFF for New Customers today using code FOUL at https://huel.com/foul . Fuel your best performance with Huel today! (17:53) The Angels don’t wait long. Christian Moore gets...