Foul Territory

D-Rob joins the show from his minivan to talk about his experience signing midseason and what went into the negotiations. He tells us how it feels to play in Philly during a playoff race and the nerves he had when he took the mound as a visitor. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at  trueclassic.com/FOUL ! #trueclassicpod See omnystudi...

Kratz needs the chat but doesn't read the chat. Foul Territory goes to Alabama next week. (But not Kratz) (2:02) Roman Anthony welcomed himself to the Yanks-Sox rivalry and looks the part so far. But which team is more of a true World Series contender? Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (13:19) Craig Kimbrel signs with Houston. I...

Cubs reliever Daniel Palencia recounts stories of baseball training in Venezuela, including an interesting interaction with an MLB scout and a program that goes against the grain. Palencia also covers a successful week for the Cubs against Milwaukee and dreams of pitching for his home country in the World Baseball Classic. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Get 20% off your first Slab P...

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the keys to this weekend’s 4-game Red Sox - Yankees series. (Top of show) (6:58) The hosts discuss the wave of realignment conversation swirling around baseball this week. Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/foul ! #rulapod (14:20) T...

Is it true that the Dodgers are exploring Shohei Ohtani as a reliever in the postseason? (top of show) Will there be another Ohtani rule for 2-way relief pitchers? (7:10) Are fundamentals being stressed enough to the modern ballplayer? We ask Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe and we cover the Angels having the secret potion to beat the Dodgers this season. Hop also addresses pitch tipping concern...

Kevin Pillar has joined the party on a non-roster invite! Plus, AJ and Scott are going back to The Pro Rivals Open next week to interview some legends. Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/FOUL ! #trueclassicpod (8:40) What is the deal with Cubs superstar Kyle Tucker? Has he been hurt this whole time? Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insur...

SF Chronicle columnist Ann Killion explains why the Giants are struggling mightily since acquiring Rafael Devers and whether this is an organizational issue. She also discusses who fans are blaming for the collapse and if manager Bob Melvin might not have his job in 2026.  Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun   Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insuranc...

Commish Rob Manfred sparked a week of expansion realignment debates and FT resident GM Jim Bowden drops his concepts for what could work. Plus, Jim exposes the real topic of discussion in the Mookie Betts meeting, Victor Robles' bat chuck suspension and Pirates prospect Bubba Chandler debuting. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun  Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when usi...

Kratz reports on the scene at the Phillies game and the Durantula entrance is getting scarier. (Top of show) (7:11) Torpedo bats are back/! The Yankees hit nine home runs and are riding Giancarlo Stanton's hot streak. (10:13) PSA: don't run on the field! Kids too! Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who special...

We dive into the debate about why Shohei Ohtani's rise has not sparked a two-way player revolution. Is the Ohtani rule for eligibility hurting the cause? Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FOUL ! #trueclassicpod (15:20) Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News runs through the Rangers slide out of the playoff race and what changes could be coming in the offseason for an...

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal details his interview with Cardinals manager Oli Marmol, who is in an interesting spot with Chaim Bloom’s GM takeover looming. Ken dissects some candidates to be released before the dump deadline on August 31st and what teams are most likely to cut some salary before the end of the season. We ask Ken if the reporters did anything wrong in the Ketel Marte situa...

Astros outfielder Chas McCormick has been dealing on the bump, which is good & bad news. (Top of show) (4:58) What do the guys think of Ketel Marte apologizing for missing games? Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/foul ! #rulapod  (17:30) There is concern about Aaron...

DT hosts Alanna Rizzo and Clint Pasillas welcome special guest Dave Roberts to Dodgers Territory. LA's skipper shares his thoughts on sweeping the Padres, the biggest challenges for the team so far and much more. Subscribe to Dodgers Territory for VIP LA guest conversations! Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts...

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza joins us fresh off a win at the Little League Classic in Williamsport. He recaps his experience and then we dig into biz: Francisco Alvarez's impact & an injury update, inside the club's recent lull, Nolan McLean's promising debut and much more. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect wi...

Commissioner Rob Manfred reminded everyone that geographic realignment and expansion is coming to MLB. What might that actually look like and where should the expansion teams reside? Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FOUL ! #trueclassicpod (12:34) Injury expert Will Carroll joins the show to tell us what’s going on with Zack Wheeler’s scary blood clot si...

AJ surprised Chicago with the Savannah Bananas this weekend. What can MLB do to engage the fans like the Bananas do? (Top of show) (14:29) The Little League Classic was a vibe as usual. (16:42) The Brewers 14-game win streak came to an end but they are firing on all cylinders. Why isn't their style more popular? Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality...

Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal breaks down the Dodgers sweeping the Padres over the weekend to reclaim the NL West division lead. (Top of Show) (5:30) Ken explores two key injuries: the Phillies losing Zack Wheeler and the Astros moving on without Josh Hader. Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specializ...

New Royals outfielder Mike Yastrzemski tells us about his wild day at a country club finding out that he had been traded to KC. Mike also shares how Buster Posey has been as a GM and how Rafael Devers was as a teammate. Hosts: Cam Maybin, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to  ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Former Mets ace Noah Syndergaard opens up about his career journey, from dominating in New York to battling injuries and planning his next comeback. He shares behind-the-scenes Mets stories, clubhouse pranks, word on the Chase Utley incident and thoughts on analytics in the pitching world. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to  ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL Host...

Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas first talks about how the Cardinals are still in an outside battle for a postseason spot and why he is thinking about ending his career in a place where it all started. Then he finishes with an epic monologue covering the state of sign stealing and pitch tipping in the game. Hosts: Toddfather, Kratz, Braun Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free item for life at...

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal chimes in about the biggest rivalry in baseball going down this weekend between the Padres and Dodgers. We also ask him about how the Brewers have soared past the rest of the pack, how much the Astros can keep sustaining on the injury front and why both New York baseball teams have hit such hard times. Hosts: Toddfather, EK, SB Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free ite...

All-Star Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd reveals how much he pays attention to Chicago's past and we talk rivalries. He also tells us about the Craig Counsell impact on this club. Let the viral balk debate rage on with the man who unintentionally started the conversation! Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to  ArenaClub.com/FOUL...

Tampa Bay closer Pete Fairbanks joins us from his extended road trip to discuss how the imbalanced schedule for the Rays has impacted his life. Pete describes his feelings from the moves the clubs made and being involved in trade rumors. Go to  Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Hosts: AJ, EK, SB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Toddfather is with us live from Williamsport at the Little League World Series. (Top of Show) (2:00) Players Weekend dropped the nicknames. Bummer for real. Blue Jays-Rangers is an underrated series to watch this weekend. Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! (13:18) Scott responds to an impeccably-worded diss about talking too much Brewers--...

How did the sale of the Twins fall apart? The Athletic reporter Dan Hayes discusses the disaster of the Pohlad family retaining the team and how it impacts the city. Wait...it could get worse??? Go to https://surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.