Foul Territory

Dodgers reporter Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic joins FT to cover the latest wave of injuries in LA, including troubling news about Roki Sasaki’s shoulder and velocity drop.  Clayton Kershaw is set to make his season debut this weekend, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto is rising. Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.com Then we take a look at some early MLB observations, including A's roo...

What’s the pulse in Cincinnati surrounding Pete Rose being reinstated? Reds writer for The Athletic C. Trent Rosecrans delivers his thoughts on the reactions in Ohio and he also gets us caught up on the Reds having undergoing a massive identity shift. 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 appli...

Wait, we had a delay to debate a pitch clock violation? (top of show) We hit the case of the Pete Alonso potential bathroom break. (4:26) Why did commissioner Rob Manfred flip flop on his decision with Pete Rose? What does it mean for his Hall of Fame chances and how are people inside the game reacting? (20:06) Corey Kluber is back in baseball. Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/...

Paul Skenes is playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal shares his thoughts on the announcement and future with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Ken also covers the Rockies not living in reality, hot starts from the Mets pitching staff and highlights from the Cubs offense. Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire o...

Why are pitchers often aggressively attacking Aaron Judge? Yankees broadcaster Justin Shackil makes his FT debut and tells us what he's seeing from the captain. We cover the top of the rotation, state of the defense and the gruesome injury to infielder Oswaldo Cabrera. At the end, real talk advice from Justin related to his admirable career journey. Hosts: AJ, SB, EK Get up to 10 FREE meals and a...

A long-awaited update on the high school baseball scene at the top from our proud dad hosts. (top of show) (7:39) Paul Skenes announced he will pitch for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. What are the odds Skenes will actually be allowed to participate in 10 months? Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL . (21:39) The Pirates lost a...

Shohei Ohtani's slow burn back to being a Big League pitcher continues with another rehab update. We also review his epic troll homer celly vs. the Diamondbacks. Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on https://Rhoback.com (6:32) Whit Merrifield joins the show to discuss his time away from baseball, strike zone shrinkage secrets, commemorative bats and future coaching possibilities. Hosts:...

The hottest team in baseball is...the Cardinals?! Yup, believe it. We look at their keys to victory lately. Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at https://www. HelloFresh.com/FT10FM . One item per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as a discount on the first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. (8:05) Then it's The Athletic Twins reporter Dan Hayes inf...

Ken Rosenthal shares why Red Sox ownership is mostly as fault with the unfolding Rafael Devers fiasco. (Top of Show) (7:17) The Rockies finally act on this historically bad start, but departing manager Bud Black doesn't deserve all the blame. 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. (10:37) The Twins...

Dansby Swanson essentially dedicated Saturday's game to AJ. (Top of show) We hit AJ's Cubs-Mets game experience and what he told Dansby. (4:57) Red Sox brass made a special trip to meet with Rafael Devers about his recent comments. What's next? 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. (16:44) We hit...

AJ & Kratz rank their top 5 catchers in MLB right now. Dissension emerges about the rules of rankings. (17:03) Then Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe swings by to talk about some recent extended DH time and the strike zone "buffer zone" changes that are significantly impacting his prep. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL. Hosts: Erik Kratz...

Trade Paul Skenes?? It's at least worth a conversation here. Pittsburgh PG beat writer Noah Hiles breaks down what the firing of Derek Shelton means for the future of the Pirates.  What can fans expect from Don Kelly at the helm?  What is stopping them from being an effective org. with a low budget? Who could be on the move for the Pirates at the Trade Deadline? Hosts: Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Sc...

FT Senior Insider Ken drops insight on all sides of the Rafael Devers feud with the Red Sox. Is Alex Cora in a powerful or compromising position in this saga? Ken details the adjustments that Max Fried has made to begin this season. How can the Royals be playing so well yet still missing something? What have the Mariners done to figure things out offensively? Ken covers an alarming issues with the...

How nasty has Max Fried been for the Yankees? WFAN host Keith McPherson chimes in and also covers the ridiculous season for Aaron Judge. Keith also breaks down what the reception for Soto is going to be next weekend in the Bronx. Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life! See omnystudi...

What were some of Rafael Devers' teammates thinking when he was talking about his refusal to play first base? MassLive's Christopher Smith was in the room asking Devers questions and he sets the scene. Smith describes the relationship between Devers and Alex Cora through this feud, along with his complicated history with the media. Is there a power struggle between Cora and Craig Breslow too? Go t...

Tigers reliever Tommy Kahnle just hit 10 years of Big League service time. We hit the highs with him and what he still wants to accomplish. He's also part of a very talented Detroit ballclub, which he didn't know much about before joining. Stick around for the flooding story :) Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.com Hosts: Cam Maybin, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun Get 20% off yo...

The guys cover all angles of Rafael Devers' frustration towards Craig Breslow and the Red Sox front office. (Top of Show) (15:43) Braves promote Luke Williams to The Show and DFA Eddie Rosario. Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life! (18:11) Times are tough in Colorado, and Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland broke down when asked ab...

Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the red-hot Seattle Mariners, winners of 9-straight series. (Top of show) (3:00) Plus, a look at Chicago Cubs reliever Ryan Pressly’s negative trend to start the season. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL . (9:01) Ken spoke with Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts abou...

Marlins rookie Kyle Stowers discusses his breakout season, which has included a walk-off grand slam vs. Mason Miller and the Athletics. Kyle also talks about finally getting a shot to play consistently in the Bigs and trash-talking Grayson Rodriguez when they were teammates. Plus, which statistics does he look at the most, and how has the new Marlins Front Office group helped him develop? Use code...

Breaking News: The Pirates fire manager Derek Shelton. Ken Rosenthal gives us the scoop. (Top of show)  (21:01) Orioles-Mariners trade alert! Luis F. Castillo for cash. (22:43) We explain a controversial replay review call after Alex Cora wasn't having it. Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.com (30:22) Thoughts on Don Kelly now running the Pirates. (33:29) Giants starting pit...

Are hitters getting thrown too many numbers? This deep dive emerges when we bring on Dallas Morning News beat writer Evan Grant to dissect the Bret Boone hiring by the Rangers to be their Hitting Coach.  Later on, we get the lowdown on Evan Carter's comeback and the Rangers letting Leody Taveras get picked up by the Mariners. Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box an...

Is there something going on between Red Sox manager Alex Cora and big money slugger Rafael Devers? We dive in to that situation after hearing a rant from Austin Jackson calling out Tiger fan trolls. Then it's KC Star beat writer Jaylon Thompson covering this hot run for the Royals and notable names making more noise this season. Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.com Hosts: A...

Everyone has a "list" of humans who are not their favorite people. (top of show) We start there with a check on AJ's list. (6:27) The Mariners picked up Leody Taveras. Will he help and how has Seattle turned around their offense? Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life! (13:13) Yordan Alvarez injury update here. (15:47) Juan Sot...

Ryan Helsley to the Phillies? Luis Robert Jr. to the Rangers? Nolan Arenado to the Tigers? Former MLB GM Jim Bowden drops his hopeful trades for the month of May. Plus, is it time for the Baltimore Orioles to move on from Brandon Hyde OR Mike Elias?  Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice fo...

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal breaks down the status of Dodgers sluggers Mookie Betts and Andy Pages. Ken also shares his thoughts on the Rangers’ surprising hire of Bret Boone as hitting coach, Chandler Simpson shining with the Rays, and the continued struggles of Carlos Correa and the Twins. Plus, early trade deadline talk and the dumb decision to hold the draft at the All-Star break. Use code...