Foul Territory

A’s slugger Brent Rooker talks about some new rules coming up in 2026 and handling fans respectfully on Twitter. He also tells us about his conversations with Mark McGwire, his World Baseball Classic rooting allegiance and the new Sacramento jerseys. (14:39) Contact extraordinaire Jacob Wilson joins the crew to talk about his new extension, hitting .438 in the minors and how Nick Kurtz snagg...

Vinnie Pasquantino sizes up the early days of Spring Training, his contract extension, and his thoughts on the ABS challenge system. (15:10) Jac Caglianone reflects on what draft day was like and missing his days as a pitcher. (30:01) Michael Wacha discusses the strategy of facing teams in camp versus the WBC, who he’s most looking forward to playing with on Team USA, and reflects on his tim...

Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to the MLBPA electing Bruce Meyer as their interim executive director. (Top of show) (8:11) The hosts dish on the Braves starting pitching injury woes. (11:02) Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg’s status is up in the air. (13:46) Grillin’ Ken answers your burning questions, including free agent pitchers, Tony Vitello's comments a...

The FT Spring Training Tour continues at A’s camp today. Look out for those interviews on pods soon! (3.36) Bruce Meyer takes over for the MLBPA. What does this mean for the looming lockout? (19:18) Mike Trout will play center field for the Angels. Is this the right move for him or for the team? (34:30) Jordan Westburg is out for the Orioles but the uncertainty around his injury feels like i...

Astros ace Hunter Brown joins Tyler Stafford and Chandler Rome on Crush City Territory to discuss the start of spring training, his ascension into one of MLB's best starters, his humble beginnings at Wayne State University and why throwing 100 mph isn't something he's necessarily chasing. Subscribe to Crush City Territory on YouTube     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Guardians GM Mike Chernoff talks about the team’s culture, his process for signing free agents as a smaller-market team, how the team dealt with the Emmanuel Clase situation, and José Ramírez’s extension. (19:20) Gavin Williams discusses his breakout 2025 season, watching the success of his former college teammates in the league, and the state of college baseball. (32:55)...

The FT Spring Tour rolls on! We’re LIVE from Guardians camp today. (02:23) The Braves are now down two key starters already in camp. (03:46) New details have surfaced in the investigation into Tony Clark’s resignation as executive director of the MLBPA. What’s next for the union? Our listeners get 15% off plus free shipping when they buy two or more pairs of prescription glasses...

Bobby Witt Jr. discusses going from bench player to starter for the upcoming WBC and how excited he is to represent Team USA. He also shares his thoughts on the fences moving in at Kauffman Stadium and what he has been working on this offseason. (15:37) Closer Carlos Estévez hypes his WBC time looming with the Dominican Republic and shares several spicy stories from throughout his career. (...

Former big league manager Buck Showalter is back to dissect the recent rash of injuries during Spring Training and the importance of rest for players. He also offers his perspective on the dramatic situations for both Nick Castellanos and Bryce Harper with the Phillies, along with Brian Cashman’s remarks about the Yankees’ roster being championship-caliber. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik K...

We’re LIVE at Royals camp to kick off FT’s 2026 Spring Training tour! (01:32) FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal joins us for more intel on Tony Clark’s resignation as MLBPA executive director and what’s next for the union. (17:46) Aaron Judge seemed frustrated by the Yankees’ relatively quiet start to their offseason. Our listeners get 15% off plus free shipping when th...

He is the newest co-host of Friar Territory . Darren Smith joins FT to discuss the Nick Castellanos addition and how he will impact the team. He also discusses AJ Preller’s extension and chimes in with an update on the sale of the team. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Tricia Whitaker Our listeners get 15% off plus free shipping when they buy two or more pairs of prescription glasses at htt...

FT Insider and USA Today’s Bob Nightengale has more intel on the Nick Castellanos signing with the Padres and the Zac Gallen reunion in Arizona. What does Gallen’s deal mean for the qualifying offer system? Bob also discusses his column about Byron Buxton being upset with the Twins for not addressing trade rumors, as well as the latest on Mike Trout’s role for the Angels this sea...

Zac Gallen is returning to Arizona. Could the qualifying offer system go away because of this? (6:10) Nick Castellanos signed with the Padres. The "beer" incident continues to be a topic but our panel isn't concerned. (11:44) Hurston Waldrep had some elbow discomfort this week and underwent an MRI. Are the Braves already in trouble with their starting staff? (18:22) Bryce Harper shared his thought...

Astros pitching coach Josh Miller joins Tyler Stafford and Chandler Rome on Crush City Territory to preview Houston's new-look pitching staff. He analyzes their two biggest additions, Tatsuya Imai and Mike Burrows, shares his thoughts on Hunter Brown, and breaks down the competition for the final spots in the Astros' starting rotation. Got Crush City Territory merch?   See omnystudio.com/list...

Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Padres signing Nick Castellanos to a 1-year deal and highlights other, high-upside moves A.J. Preller made recently. (Top of show) (4:34) Zac Gallen is back with the Diamondbacks, and slots into a promising rotation. Our listeners get 15% off plus free shipping when they buy two or more pairs of prescription glasses at WarbyParker.com/FOUL — us...

GM Territory hosts Jim and Trey Bowden grade the offseason for each NL West team: The Dodgers, Padres, Giants, Diamondbacks, and Colorado Rockies. They also share 5 players who are primed for a breakout 2026. Subscribe to GM Territory on YouTube! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal explains his column on MLB’s growing salary cap debate and other solutions to solve revenue disparity to prevent a 2027 labor stoppage. Quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/Territory (21:15) New York Post Yankees beat writer  Greg Joyce joins us from Spring Training to discuss wh...

On Snakes Territory , Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers react to the news of Zac Gallen re-signing with the D-backs and discuss why his market fell as far as it did. They also debate who will start on Opening Day, who could be bumped from the rotation, and whether another move is on the horizon. Got Snakes Territory merch? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alanna Rizzo, Katie Woo, and Clint Pasillas welcome Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior to Dodgers Territory . He shares his thoughts on LA’s elite rotation and depth, Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s workload, Roki Sasaki’s mission to take the next step forward as a starter, Shohei Ohtani’s pitching plans, and what the clubhouse looks like without Clayton Kershaw. Subscribe to Dodgers T...

A’s star Brent Rooker has a few reminders as players begin reporting to camp. (06:32) New Nationals pitcher Miles Mikolas joined FT to discuss Luke Weaver’s viral Yankees bag photo at Mets camp, how his signing with the Nationals came together, and his thoughts on MLB enforcing first and third base coaches staying in their boxes. (24:17) An interesting one from BetMGM: Which team will...

Happy belated birthday to Toddfather! We started out the YouTube show with Ken Rosenthal. You'll get that conversation in the podcast feed later tonight. (01:20) There are new wrinkles with MLB implementing the ABS Challenge system. (26:05) The Astros and Blue Jays swung a trade to swap outfielders. (35:05) There is reportedly a lot of interest in Nick Castellanos now that he is a free agent, but...

Zack Wheeler has his rib that was removed after surgery in his closet?! (top of pod) (03:35) White Sox general manager Chris Getz forgot that Luisangel Acuña is not a switch-hitter. Why didn’t anyone correct him? (16:56) AJ gives us his take on there being no ABS challenge system in the WBC. Quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/mont...

FT Insider and FanSided’s Robert Murray is back to discuss the Orioles’ active offseason, whether the Pirates are a playoff team, Zac Gallen’s market following the starting pitchers coming off the board, his thoughts on the Caleb Durbin trade and if the Yankees still need to make a splash. (24:28) We have shocking BetMGM odds for the team with the most regular season wins. Hosts:...

Chris Bassitt is joining what looks like a much-improved starting rotation in Baltimore. (07:20) A few signings to note: The Dodgers extended Max Muncy and signed back Kiké Hernández. The Diamondbacks are reuniting with Paul Sewald and Miles Mikolas is heading to the Nationals. Quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at https://...

Coming off his second World Series title, Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski joins FT to talk about celebrating as a champion, his heated Game 3 moment with Andrés Giménez, Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s World Series heroics, and the lessons he’s learned from Clayton Kershaw. We also push it forward to talk about his role and a cherished friend that just signed back up to join the pi...