Foul Territory

What does the roadmap look like for the Blue Jays to slay the Dodgers? What about the plan for LA to defend its crown? We dissect the keys to think about in this upcoming battle. Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com (17:34) San Francisco Chronicle Senior Baseball Writer Susan Slusser delivers the latest report on the Giants talking to Tennessee Colle...

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal checks in with context on his conversation with Bo Bichette about returning just in time for the World Series. Ken also critiques his postgame conversation about bullpen usage with Mariners manager Dan Wilson and drops thoughts on the Angels hiring Kurt Suzuki as their next skipper. Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com...

It’s World Series week! Let's recap what just happened and push it forward BABY! (1:34) Mariners fans are losing it right now over pitching decisions. Are their qualms justified? Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (14:25) AJ tips his hat to Josh Naylor's unique attempt to help his club. (15:41) Don Mattingly has officially reach...

Are the Dodgers REALLY ruining baseball? Senior Writer for The Athletic Andy McCullough gives his thoughts on the NLCS sweep and how the club looks heading into the World Series. He also talks about Shohei’s ridiculous performance and how Dave Roberts will utilize him in the World Series. Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com Hosts: AJ Pierzynsk...

Albert Pujols is NO LONGER a candidate for the Angels manager role. We react to the breaking news and wonder what went wrong in his talks with owner Arte Moreno. (6:16) The Brewers will listen to offers for Freddy Peralta. Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com (7:45) The Giants might hire Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello as their next manager. We pon...

What a game. Let's review that legendary George Springer homer, the brutal bullpen decision by Seattle to not utilize their best weapon in the key spot and SO much more. We're lit after this instant classic and we eventually mix the Dodgers into the conversation to talk about how the Fall Classic will look. Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at  FOXone.com...

Is this the 150th year of MLB? Math is confusing. (2:50) ALCS Game 7 is TONIGHT! We map out the pitching plans and discuss how Seattle should deal with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (15:24) Kratz drops his thoughts on Toronto’s use of Jeff Hoffman.  Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! (17:06) 14-year MLB manager Joe Girardi digests the u...

Why are there SO many manager jobs open and not front office leader roles? Former MLB executive Zack Scott dives right in. We talk about the changing tide of ownership groups thinking the postseason is a crapshoot and dive into some specific big name player situations. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (27:24) Has the excuse of &lsqu...

Instant thoughts from AJ Pierzynski and Scott Braun following the Game 6 Blue Jays win over Seattle. We review the key moments that led to Toronto keeping this beautiful series alive and how each team should think about deploying their arms for a matchup that will determine the AL rep in the World Series. Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com Hosts: A...

Did Phillies POBO Dave Dombrowski challenge Bryce Harper? (0:00) We talk out if fans are overreacting to this and what's next for the Phillies. Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! (11:33) Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez have some BEEF with Yankees GM Brian Cashman about how he's running the club. We listen to Cashman’s rebuttal and dis...

Reds outfielder Will Benson reflects on their Wild Card series loss to the Dodgers, including what it was like prepping for Rōki Sasaki. Will also explains how going back and forth between the Big Leagues and AAA impacted his mental health and what he looks for when watching the playoffs from the outside. Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!...

One theme in baseball has held firm for a LONG time. First pitch of the game...fastball. Former Baseball Prospectus Editor-in-Chief and current  Pebble Hunting newsletter head honcho Sam Miller enlightens us on his research. We also ask him about the possibility of Juan Soto as a leadoff hitter next season and get into potential World Series rust if there's a long layoff. Go to Surfshark.com/...

Coming back from a 3-0 series deficit ain't easy. Toddfather attended the only series where it happened. (2:19) We preview NLCS Game 4 as the Dodgers are on the cusp of another World Series appearance. Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! (15:29) Jackson Chourio hopped off the field in Game 3. Is he OK? (19:14) Kevin Pillar joins us to react...

3-time Manager of the Year Joe Maddon joins FT in the wake of eight MLB managerial openings. We dive into a mix of Joe hitting the key traits for a successful modern manager and how critical it is to develop a feel for moves to make in the postseason. We also ask Joe about Shohei Ohtani's lil postseason rut that isn't hurting his team much. Hosts: Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun Go to ...

Instant analysis from AJ, Kratz and Braun after NLCS Game 3. The Dodgers are a force right now and we dissect how it’s all clicking at the right time. Why are the Brewers so obsessed with openers? Go to MeUndies.com/foul and enter promo code foul for up to 50% off!  A spirited discussion in here about the state of the series and vastly different strategies from Milwaukee and LA. Hosts:...

Marathon Man AJ is back from calling the ALDS. (top of show) What was it like to be part of that epic Game 5 broadcast? (3:19) Shohei Ohtani is trying something different to snap out of his slump. Does this even matter for the Brewers-Dodgers series? Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! (15:11) FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal checks in with...

Broadcaster (and former A’s pitcher) Dallas Braden talks up the starting pitchers turning up the playoff HEAT! Braden gives his keys for the Brewers to counteract LA’s immaculate pitching, and how the Mariners can continue to exploit Toronto’s shortcomings. How important is playing catcher to Cal Raleigh’s MVP case? Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to g...

It’s the Grandyman! Longtime Big Leaguer and and current TBS commentator Curtis Granderson gives us his take on the NLCS, how Albert Pujols will do as a manager and if Anthony Volpe will be better after shoulder surgery. Go to MeUndies.com/foul and enter promo code foul for up to 50% off!  (26:19) Anthony Volpe underwent shoulder surgery this week. Is the injury to blame for Volpe's roc...

Name last team to win a best-of-seven series after losing the first 2 games at home. (Top of show) What SB says is in fact true! (2:40) Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a complete game GEM leading the Dodgers to a 2-0 lead in Milwaukee. Is that fantastic (and expensive) LA pitching staff too much for the top regular-season team to make a comeback? Go to MeUndies.com/foul and enter promo code foul for up...

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo dive into Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s complete game shutout that put the Los Angeles Dodgers in NLCS command. (Top of show) (7:18) The hosts discuss why home field advantage hasn’t mattered at all so far.  Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to  ArenaClub.com/FOUL  and use code  FOUL (9:13) Grillin' Ken answers your que...

Mariners hurler George Kirby is starting ALCS Game 3, posing an obstacle for the Blue Jays to overcome their 2-0 series deficit. We delve into what to expect in this matchup. (Top) (11:29) Umpire Doug Eddings missed 24 calls in ALCS Game 2. Why was he behind the plate?  Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! (18:28) In non-playoff news, F...

Starting pitching is SO back. The Dodgers take both games on the road against the Brewers and bring their 2-0 series lead back to LA. Let’s talk out what happened in Game 2 and spin it forward to NLCS Game 3. Can the Brewers make this a series? Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide, plus an extra 20%...

Blake Snell stole the spotlight in NLCS Game 1. We break down last night's game, including how so much went wrong on an INSANE double play! (Top of show) Go to MeUndies.com/foul and enter promo code foul for up to 50% off!   (22:10) Brewers manager Pat Murphy leads in his own way. Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide, plus an extra 20% off select favorites and more limited-time...

Tiger Territory host Cody Stavenhagen evaluates Detroit’s season and answers whether they will truly try to keep Tarik Skubal. He also reacts to POBO Scott Harris’ comments about the trade deadline and reveals what the Tigers need to fix after their ALDS loss. Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide, plus an extra 20% off select favorites and more limited-time deals during their...

Will Kyle Tucker re-sign with Chicago? North Side Territory co-host Sahadev Sharma gauges the Cubs' season and why they fell in the NLDS. He also ponders whether Chicago should’ve pursued more pitching at the trade deadline and if PCA needs to adjust his plate approach. Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide, plus an extra 20% off select favorites and more limited-time deals during th...