Foul Territory

Paul DePodesta is the new Rockies president of baseball operations. (2:07) We discuss DePodesta’s previous roles in MLB and the NFL, and whether this outside-the-box hire will work for Colorado. (13:07) The Rays declined their option on Pete Fairbanks, making him a free agent.  (15:58) Ross Atkins and the Blue Jays are examining free-agent starting pitcher options. (18:39) Lucas Giolito...

Ken Rosenthal is joined by guest host Scott Braun to run through a list of five teams to watch closely this offseason. The Padres are on that list and news breaks during the show that the club hired Craig Stammen as their next manager. What happened to Albert Pujols? Grillin' Ken includes questions on the overall free agent class and we dive into some of the elite closer options available. Dude of...

Boston Globe beat writer Tim Healey lists the top three things Boston needs to address this offseason. He also explains the importance of retaining Bregman and whether the Red Sox will spend to fill holes. Plus, does Jarren Duran get traded?  Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun BTW, we have a Red Sox show called Monster Territory :) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Shocker announcement in San Diego. The Padres hire Craig Stammen as their new manager. (04:14) How will he do and what happened to Albert Pujols? (17:53) The Orioles signed up Leody Taveras for 2026, the Padres keep Ramon Laureano and their pitching coach stays on board too. (19:23) Kenta Maeda is heading to Japan and saying goodbye to MLB. (22:04) Bruce Bochy is back with the Giants and Jayce Tin...

D'backs beat writer and host of Snakes Territory Jack Sommers hopped on FT to kick off the offseason to-do lists for teams. We'll go team-by-team. Jack breaks down the biggest needs, considers a Ketel Marte trade possibility, and gives thoughts on reunions with Paul Goldschmidt, Eugenio Suarez and Josh Naylor. Sommers also mentions a potential concern with Gabriel Moreno's pitch-calling. (16:44) T...

FT senior insider Ken Rosenthal covers some of the early offseason news, including Shane Bieber declining his opt-out to stay with Toronto and Shota Imanaga entering free agency. He also talks about new Atlanta manager Walt Weiss and what happens with Tarik Skubal?  Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun FT and Fair Territory merch here —> FoulTerritoryShop.com See omnystudio....

Who is the flashiest name in free agency this offseason? (Top of show) (7:13) Jack Flaherty is staying put in Detroit for 2026. We weigh the decision. (13:19) Trevor Story also declined his opt-out and is still with the Red Sox.  (15:54) The Astros put Chas McCormick on waivers.  (17:56) Yu Darvish is OUT for all of 2026, thinning an already scarce Padres staff. Is starting pitcher Mason...

Three-time World Series champion and Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy joined FT and had a lot to break down from his club's World Series win and celebration. Who threw the party? Muncy also talked about his favorite moment from the postseason, his Game 7 home run, watching Shohei Ohtani do his two-way thing, Yamamoto's brilliance, the IKF lead and more! Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun...

Senior writer for The Athletic, Evan Drellich , elaborates on his report that agent Jim Murray was a mole for MLB during the pandemic era round of CBA negotiations. How does this affect the next labor battle? Plus, Drellich covers his report on The Players Way program that is under investigation. Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three new shows were announced today on the Foul Territory Network:  Bucco Territory , Riverfront Territory and Splash Hit Territory ! (3:08) The Braves hired Walt Weiss as their new manager. Was it the right decision to stay in-house or should they have explored something else? Make game day delicious with the Official Sponsor of Tailgating®. Visit OmahaSteaks.com and get $35 OFF with Pr...

Was this the best World Series ever?! Hall of Fame baseball writer  Jayson Stark talks about his experience covering a thrilling World Series Game 7. He also comments on whether the Blue Jays outplayed the Dodgers and if Yamamoto’s excellence compares to Madison Bumgarner shoving in 2014. Jayson also elaborates on the Contemporary Hall of Fame ballot release and how voting works, includ...

FT Resident GM Jim Bowden sizes up what other teams can learn from the Dodgers and in contrast, we ask him about what's going on in Colorado. Then JB drops quick hitter takes on some of the new manager hires so far. Get Huel for 15% off for New Customers only with code FOUL at Huel.com/FOUL (Minimum $75 purchase) (18:02) We ask Jim about money & destination ideas for the top free agents and wh...

Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal talks about the Dodgers winning the 2025 World Series over the Toronto Blue Jays. Toronto falls agonizingly short, while LA's grit stands tall. (Top of show) (11:59) Ken also explores the unfilled manager openings. Head to Superpower.com and use code TAKE20 at checkout for $20 off your membership. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod  (14:46) In...

Don’t be sad that it's over, be thrilled that it happened. Proof right at the top that the game is growing. (02:56) AJ gives his reaction to the wonderfully wild Game 7! We also digest the amazing defensive plays, Giménez’s hit-by-pitch and Dave Roberts' decisive decision-making. (12:11) Kiké Hernández appreciated the Blue Jays wearing Alex Vesia’s 51 on thei...

The Angels have a lot going on this month. The Athletic's Sam Blum delivers the latest report on the Tyler Skaggs wrongful death lawsuit, new manager Kurt Suzuki's disrespectful one-year contract and we get into Sam's viral question about a broken AC all season in the team's weight room.  Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going...

John Mozeliak's tenure leading the Cardinals is officially over. Will his work land him in the Hall of Fame and is he going to run another club in the next few years?  Cardinal Territory host Katie Woo discusses the changes in the St. Louis front office, including revamps to scouting and Minor League development. We also ask her if it's about to be an offseason full of Nolan Arenado trade tal...

It's not easy to figure out but what if intentional walks weren't a thing? Don't freak out if you're old school but it's just a what-if convo here about how to not keep avoiding a superstar on a heater. Rangers TV/Radio Broadcaster  Jared Sandler helps us out with this one. Does this help or hurt MLB versus NFL and NBA letting their stars shine in big moments? (15:40) Do you like the cur...

Trevor May, Erik Kratz and Scott Braun dissect all of the Game 7 madness in an all-time Fall Classic thriller. Big props to Will Smith, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Miguel Rojas and other standouts from the Dodgers side. Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com We get to the Toronto big moments and painful misses too. This World Series had it all and so does this final FT Postg...

Are there better ways for a simple team analysis besides run differential? ESPN College Baseball analyst and longtime D1 coach Bobby Moranda jumps in with his OPS differential research. Also, Coach Mo weighs in with thoughts on the Giants poaching Tony Vitello from college ball to be their new manager. Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Did a wedgie ball save LA?! Buck Showalter joins us for hard-hitting instant thoughts on the craziness in Game 6 that led to the Dodgers forcing a winner-take-the-World Series final game of the year Saturday night. Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com Did Mookie Betts just click his swing back in and how will both sides draw up their pitching plans? Let’s tal...

Kevin Pillar joins right off the top! He discusses how Toronto gets to Yamamoto in Game 6, if the Dodgers bats will wake up and George Springer's status. (Top of show) Get Huel for 15% off for New Customers only with code FOUL at Huel.com/FOUL (Minimum $75 purchase) (26:19) Hear from ESPN writer/analyst Tim Kurkjian about an amazing postseason for Vlad Jr., high expectations for Yamamoto and wheth...

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo preview Game 6 of the World Series as Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Kevin Gausman take the mound. (Top of show) (5:18) The hosts break down the offensive struggles for the Dodgers and what’s gone wrong for LA in this series.  Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to  ArenaClub.com/FOUL  and use code FOUL (8:25) They also dive into t...

Twins beat writer and podcaster Aaron Gleeman stops by for his reaction to the Twins bringing back Derek Shelton to run their dugout. Did they make the right choice? Was Torii Hunter considered? Will the Pohlad family ever sell the team and will they keep tanking the roster until that point? Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun Get Huel for  15% off for New Customers only with code F...

Senior writer for The Athletic   Evan Drellich dissects Rob Manfred’s press conference, from Candian expansion speculation to Sacramento’s minor conditions to the 2028 Olympics. Could rising ratings domestically and abroad affect CBA talks? Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FO...

Not all questions are good questions. Players know when there's a rando reporter jumping the line with...interesting questions. (Top of Show) (5:41) What is today like for both sides of this World Series battle? Go to http://Superpower.com to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod (18:31) BREAKING: The Washington Nationals h...