Foul Territory

Jose Altuve got the FT bug and smashed it! Should the Braves be careful with Ronald Acuña Jr. on the bases? Also, Orlando Arcia was DFA'd by the Braves and is it Craig Kimbrel's time to shine? (Top of show) Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/hap8idx8 #CashAppPod *Referral Reward Disclaimer: As a Cash App partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. (...

Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the likelihood of a Paul Skenes trade and the implications it has on the Pirates organization. (Top of show) (4:47) Ken breaks down the standouts from The Athletic's All-Quarter Century Team. (8:49) The Phillies are rolling. Download Cash App Today:  https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/hap8idx8  #CashAppPod *Referral Reward Disclaimer: As a Cash...

Crush City Territory host Chandler Rome tells us about the pros and cons of the 2025 Astros. The Athletic reporter hits the Jose Altuve slow start, injury status for Yordan Alvarez and monster Hunter Brown impact. Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.com (16:36) We discuss The Athletic's breakdown of the correlation between the top & bottom spenders in MLB and the wins to show...

Congrats Austin! AJ's son wins states on the field where AJ started his career. (3:49) Streaking! The Padres got SMACKED by the Blue Jays Wednesday night--what has changed since their blazing start? What about the super slumpy A’s and the flying Angels? (12:48) MLB Trivia! Who are the 3 active hitters (min. 3,000 plate appearances) with a .300+ career batting average? (14:20) The Pirates are on a...

Which young arms with iffy basic stats might emerge as stars? The Athletic ’s Eno Sarris discusses his new article on young pitching projections. He also covers theories around decreasing bat speed for Juan Soto and the great bat speed debate! Download the HOF app and enter code FOUL to get a 7-day free trial + 50% off your first month at hofbets.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Spencer Strider is back again and 929 The Game’s Grant McAuley reviews Strider’s recent performances and comments to the media. McAuley also explores Atlanta’s future trajectory this season, the keys to their lineup, and what they should do at the trade deadline.  (14:44) Luis Robert Jr. opens up about his struggles and his shrinking trade value. Where have the White Sox gone wrong with fizzling p...

Walker Buehler got feisty at Fenway and on social media against Francisco Lindor and the Mets. Was his ejection legit, or just another example of Ump Show nonsense? (Top of show) New FT merch! Get yours now! (15:40) George Kirby is set to make his return for the Mariners ahead of a crucial series against the Astros. (18:07) We hit the latest news surrounding Paul Skenes trade rumors from Jon Heyma...

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal hits his recent article detailing the margin of error in the automated strike zone system. Then we hit the Boone Bowl! Rangers-Yankees features a famous fam. What’s really going on with Juan Soto in his first season with the New York Mets and is the scrutiny fair? (19:59) New York Post Mets reporter Mike Puma takes over to address the Juan Soto no-show after the Sub...

Jonathan Papelbon covers the first base carousel for the Red Sox, Rafael Devers’ mindset, Alex Cora psyche, Juan Soto’s new world, Jose Alvarado’s suspension and more. (16:33) “This is ridiculous. What are we doing?” Toddfather and Kratz sound off on a new challenge system getting tested in the minor leagues.  (24:50) Trevor May offers a peak at his take on how to read an MLB owner. Use code FOUL...

Epic ump mic usage last night to start the show. (Top of show) (6:30) There’s already growing drama surrounding Juan Soto’s time in Queens. Is it unfair overreaction, or are there real concerns about effort and attitude? Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.com (18:49)  The Dodgers have lost four straight home games for the first time since 2017 (including a sweep by the Angels...

San Diego Padres standout Dylan Cease joins Kyle Glaser on Friar Territory , a Padres show under the FT Network umbrella. Cease discusses how the Padres organization sets pitchers up for success, what makes Ruben Niebla such a unique pitching coach and why the 2025 Padres might be the best team he's played on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FT Resident GM Jim Bowden details the importance of what comes next for Mike Elias in Baltimore. In the wake of the Jose Alvarado suspension, what do the Phillies do next and why was that PED excuse lame? Jim also drops his take on how the Dodgers should handle Dalton Rushing's development in the Bigs. Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/v...

Baltimore radio host Jason La Canfora sounds off on Mike Elias and the Orioles after the Brandon Hyde’s firing. Who might be traded from this group and what is wrong with some of their most hyped talents? Then we hit a potential solution for the Red Sox at 1st base and it isn't Rafael Devers. The Royals lost two big arms to the Injured List. Will they be OK? The Astros still don't have Yordan Alva...

The Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde over the weekend. What’s next? (Top of show) (21:20) The Pirates are on the verge of history with meager scoring. (24:47) What does the positive PED test mean for Jose Alvarado and the Phillies? Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.com (40:04) The Subway Series did not disappoint as Juan Soto made his return to the Bronx. Get 20% off your...

Fair Territory Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Orioles parting ways with manager Brandon Hyde and what this means for them at the trade deadline. (Top of show) (4:40) Ken gets to the current Rafael Devers hot streak and Boston's ongoing first base issues. (7:14) The Dodgers act fast with early-season roster moves that cut bait with cherished members of the franchise. Nutrafol is offering our listeners...

NYT contributor Scott Miller hypes his new book: “Skipper: Why Baseball Managers Matter and Always Will” Miller shares stories from legendary dugouts—Tom Kelly, Sparky Anderson, and others—while explaining how the manager's job has evolved. He also details the modern power shift from manager to front office and why, despite that shift, the best skippers still have a major impact on wins and cultur...

The story of jumping midseason into an important role with a contender is fascinating. Former All-Star Bret Boone tells us how he plans to solve the offensive woes for the Rangers. There’s some valuable dialogue about the current verbiage living in hitter’s brains and how simplifying some parts might ease the mind for success. Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun Use code FOUL for 20% off...

A’s closer Mason Miller details how he preps for hitters, including the other pitchers he watches. We also get into his thoughts on the Dodgers but they’re not the team that has impressed him the most! Hosts: Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM . One item per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as...

Attorney Jeffrey Lenkov tells us how he ended up repping Pete Rose and how he landed the reinstatement result he was seeking. What were discussions like with commissioner Manfred and how much of a factor was political pressure? What would Pete’s reaction be if he was still alive for the decision and how should his Hall of Fame case be handled? Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/f...

Jackson Merrill for Shohei Ohtani? FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal discusses the ways the Angels failed throughout the Shohei era, including a missed trade opportunity. Ken also gets to his story on Pete Alonso’s improved plate discipline and the Juan Soto Bowl in The Bronx. Hosts: Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at https://www. H...

Is this one of the hyped up Subway Series in a long time? NYDN Yankees beat writer Gary Phillips covers the monumental move by Juan Soto to change sides. Gary also characterizes the caliber of season for Aaron Judge and the reaction from his teammates. Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at https://PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details....

Should Yanks fans be so pissed off at Juan Soto? (Top of show) The Mets big money man is back in The Bronx. (8:06) Jacob deGrom v. Hunter Brown was epic. Let's hit the Lone Star Series. (16:22) Kenta Meada signed with the Cubs. Can they fix him? Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.com (18:33) Shohei Ohtani keeps delivering on his bobblehead nights and we continue the debate ov...

Dodgers slugger Max Muncy dives into what the Dodgers say during hitting meetings and how they sort through the key analytics.  Funky Muncy also gives his opinion on Pete Rose and tells us about his experience with an absurd heckler in Chicago. Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM . One item per box wit...

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to the reinstatement of Pete Rose and its influence on Hall of Fame conversations. (Top of show) (6:41) Ken dives into the teams that are off to a shockingly hot start: Tigers, Padres, Cardinals, and Mariners. (11:44) The Baltimore Orioles are melting. Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM . One item per box with...

The Tigers are HOT as they sweep the Red Sox and secure the best record in MLB. (Top of show.) Also, was that Sox "pinball" catch the play of the year? Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details. (18:45) The Twins-Orioles series features two teams heading in opposite directions. What isn’t working for t...