Foul Territory

It’s the last day in Arizona on the FT Spring Training tour. We are at Giants camp today. We will be in Florida next week! REMINDER: Starting Monday, we will be live from 11AM-1PM ET on YouTube until Opening Day (02:13) FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal hits the Pirates potentially calling up Konnor Griffin, Alec Bohm's free agent year and the state of the Tigers. Use our code TERRITORY10 for...

All-Star starting pitching Zac Gallen shares what took so long in the free agency process, why he ultimately chose to return to Arizona and his thoughts on the Ketel Marte offseason trade rumors. (12:15) Since we are at D’backs camp, let’s do a season preview for the team. Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by S...

New Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman tells us about his first camp with the Cubbies, the offseason process from free agency to signing his deal and he reflects on his time with the Red Sox. (10:46) Bopper Michael Busch discusses the addition of Alex Bregman, what it’s like batting leadoff, and he reflects on his time with the Dodgers. (23:18) Starter Shota Imanaga hits the areas he’s lo...

Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to Max Scherzer rejoining the Toronto Blue Jays and what it means for their rotation. Plus, Randal Grichuk signs a minor league deal with the Yankees. (06:38) Ken previews his upcoming story on Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin. What is stopping him from making the Opening Day roster, and did the Pirates learn from the way they handled Paul S...

Max Scherzer is returning to Toronto on a one-year deal. (12:15) We have a power rankings list for the Top 10 lineups. (21:58) Randal Grichuk signs a minor-league deal with the New York Yankees. Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount (25:22) Let’s hit BetMGM odds for the...

All-Star Pete Crow-Armstrong doubles down on his comments regarding Dodgers fans and what led him to call them out. He also shares updates on possible extension talks, how he’s preparing for the WBC and what he’s learning from new teammate Alex Bregman. Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restr...

Outfielder Sal Frelick reviews his offseason, Pat Murphy's mega prank, thoughts on the ABS challenge system and why he isn’t playing for Team Italy in the WBC. (20:01) Sophomore Jacob Misiorowski reflects on his incredible rookie season, the nicknames Pat Murphy has given him, and what his role and workload will be in his second season. (35:04) Brice Turang shares how he changed his swing to...

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal provides the Inside Scoop to start the show. Ken shares WBC updates, including pitching plans for Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal, as well as Joe Ryan’s participation in question. Ken also breaks down his column on the Braves not adding another starter after losing two this spring. (15:42) We are continuing to grow! Fish on First is now part of the FT Network for...

Rangers manager Skip Schumaker discusses the team’s motivation this year, expectations for the season, lessons learned from Bruce Bochy, and position battles heading into camp. (18:27) Let’s do a season preview for the Rangers. Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 disco (3...

Manager Terry Francona discusses this year’s Spring Training following a postseason appearance, strategies for the ABS challenge system, superstar Elly De La Cruz’s energy and work ethic, and how the team can take the next step. (20:42) After making the playoffs last year, what are the season expectations for the Reds this season? Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek...

FT is live at Reds camp today! Look out for more pods with those interviews soon. (02:58) Chris Sale inks a one-year extension with the Braves. Is he a Hall of Famer and where are we at with the Atlanta rotation? (15:43) Pete Crow-Armstrong threw some shade at Dodgers fans. Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *R...

Michael Conforto and Rhys Hoskins have new homes. (Top of show) (2:50) Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal unpacks his latest column in The Athletic about the Red Sox. They are banking on Roman Anthony to provide needed pop. (4:40) While the Twins are relieved Joe Ryan has inflammation, they could be troubled by keeping Ryan and Pablo Lopez at the last Trade Deadline. Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10...

Mariners All-Star starting pitcher Logan Gilbert discusses expectations after being one game away from the World Series, how the team is preparing to bounce back, and the new pitches he’s working on this season. (14:37) New Mariners outfielder Rob Refsnyder discusses what he’s looking forward to with his new team and his role this season (27:21) Gabe Speier talks about his incredible s...

Brewers President of Baseball Operations Matt Arnold joins the show to take us inside trading players like Freddy Peralta and Caleb Durbin. He also shares his expectations for the club this upcoming season and discusses the possibility of extending some of their young stars. (18:37) The Brewers led MLB in wins last year. Can they repeat a similar run after losing significant assets? (27:36) Acquir...

Happy Monday! We’re live at Brewers camp today. (1:11) Today is Shohei Ohtani’s last day at camp before he leaves for the World Baseball Classic. Will we see him pitch? (14:20) The Yankees had a sewage leak in their clubhouse?! Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount...

Dodgers President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman joins FT to discuss how he built the club into a destination franchise, the process of signing players like Kyle Tucker and Edwin Díaz, prospects to watch, recruiting Shohei Ohtani, and what he learned during his time in Tampa. (19:53) After winning back-to-back World Series titles, can the Dodgers do it again? Let’s do a season...

After being traded from the Mets, Brandon Nimmo discusses adjusting to a new team, building a relationship with manager Skip Schumaker, batting leadoff, starting the season in Philadelphia, and his role as a mentor for younger players. (27:23) Jake Burger discusses his experience at camp, incorporating Pilates into his routine with his wife, working with manager Skip Schumaker, and the mission of...

The 2026 FT Spring Training Tour continues today at Rangers camp. Congratulations to Team USA on winning gold in men’s hockey! (3:40) Rhys Hoskins agrees to a minor league contract with the Guardians. That's it? (8:46) Good news for the Twins regarding Joe Ryan’s MRI results. (14:22) Watch out for Tatsuya Imai’s splitter this season. (20:40) Could this be the last season in a Cub...

After coming off a 60-homer season, Cal Raleigh discusses finishing second in MVP voting, how the team can take the next step and what it means to play for Team USA in the WBC. (15:04) Since we’re live at Mariners camp, let’s dive into a full season preview of the team. (20:46) Mitch Garver talks about how his deal with the team came together, what Cal Raleigh means to the clubhouse, t...

After breaking his hamate bone early in Spring Training, D-backs star outfielder Corbin Carroll joins FT from the Playmakers Classic to provide an update on his recovery. He also discusses his relief after Ketel Marte was not traded and how upset he is about missing the WBC. (14:39) Dodgers outfielder Alex Call hits on being traded from the Nationals to the Dodgers, celebrating as a champion, and...

The 2026 FT Spring Training Tour rolls on! We are at Mariners camp today! (2:30) Pablo López will undergo Tommy John surgery and is officially out for the season. (10:05) Did Angels owner Arte Moreno really say that winning is not a top priority? Our listeners get 15% off plus free shipping when they buy two or more pairs of prescription glasses at WarbyParker.com/FOUL — using our lin...

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal joins us to discuss the next steps for the MLBPA after naming Bruce Meyer executive director. He also shares his thoughts on the Red Sox heading into the upcoming season, the questions they face, Pat Murphy’s reworked deal, and expectations for the Orioles and Dodgers. (17:06) Jack Harris of the California Post joins us with updates on Yoshinobu Yamamoto&rsquo...

Since we are at Guardians camp, let’s do a season preview for the team. (top of pod) (08:52) Closer Cade Smith reflects on his Hawaii college days, discusses his decision not to play for Team Canada in the WBC and jumping from setup man to closer. He also teases a new walkout song for this season. (23:17) Reliever Hunter Gaddis hits on his approach to bullpen sessions, going from starter to...

Will the A’s find a way to sneak into the playoffs? We roll out our season preview. (6:49) Mark Kotsay joined FT to talk about getting an extension along with some of his players, and how the A’s will adjust to starting stronger this season. He also discussed working with his young players, if Nick Kurtz extension talks have started and who he’s looking forward to seeing blossom...

After winning NL Manager of the Year in back-to-back seasons, Pat Murphy has earned himself a nice new contract. (10:49) Freddie Freeman floated the idea of playing four more years. Will he finish his career in Los Angeles? (15:26) Is Jazz Chisholm Jr. really a 50/50 player? (19:47) Jordan Westburg's elbow injury news arrived and he is dealing with a partial UCL tear. His timeline for a return is...