Foul Territory

Trevor May joins the party today! We start with Braves righty AJ Smith-Shawver flirting with a no-hitter (top of show) and how much of an X-factor he can be for Atlanta. (8:11) Ronald Acuña Jr. takes another step forward in his rehab process. Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.com (14:54) The Rangers hired Bret Boone to be their new hitting coach. (17:32) The Cubs lost Shota...

Cardinals outfielder Victor Scott II joins Katie Woo on Cardinal Territory after a big series against the New York Mets. Victor talks about the differences between season one and season two so far, the importance of establishing a routine, how he has sped up his development process and the dynamic between his fellow outfielders. Cardinal Territory is the official St. Louis Cardinals podcast of the...

Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Rangers shakeup: Jake Burger demoted, OC Donnie Ecker and Leody Taveras out (Top of Show). (3:27) Triston Casas' season is over and the Red Sox need to pivot at first base. (6:47) Ken thinks the Tigers, the AL's hottest team, can sustain their excellence for the long haul. (10:00) Ken has a new favorite player! Chandler Simpson brings a dynamic eleme...

What should expectations be for Ronald Acuña Jr. when he's back? Braves reporter Grant McAuley checks in with thoughts on the looming lineup boost and a state of the pitching staff. Then it's our Ump Show segment recapping viral moments in the world of umpires, including a smoking HOT mic that brought a wholesome respect to the job. Buy or sell your next car today at CarGurus.com and make sure you...

One team is soaring with an attendance spike above the rest this season. (top of show) We hit the latest report from MLB. (3:19) The Rangers made more player moves and fired their Offensive Coordinator to try and wake up the bats. Buy or sell your next car today at CarGurus.com and make sure your big deal is the best deal. (15:34) MassLive.com's Chris Cotillo joins us to discuss the season-ending...

Managing travel for a global baseball powerhouse ain't easy. Scott Akasaki tells us about his longtime job planning the itinerary for the Dodgers, including their historic two-plane approach. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL . Hosts: Kratz, Toddfather, Braun See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a can't-miss conversation with Torii Hunter and if you read these write-ups that I do, you know I don't say this often. AJ knows former teammate Torii Hunter well and he brings out some fascinating stories from their playing days. Also, Torii dives into his potential manager role interest. Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.com BTW, this is Scott. I do these lil write...

It's great that MLB is working on strike zone accuracy with umpires but umm...why didn't they tell anyone about the massive evaluation changes that affect calls? FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal tells us how he broke the story with his colleagues at The Athletic. Then we hit the Jake Burger demotion as part of the story of the sputtering Rangers offense and check on the Dodgers and Braves. Nutrafol...

With the offense rolling through the first month of the season, Cubs hitting coach Dustin Kelly joins North Side Territory hosts Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic for a wide-ranging conversation. Kelly explains the evolution of Pete Crow-Armstrong’s game and the impact since Kyle Tucker’s arrival.  Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.com Plus, the message sent...

If you throw mid-80's in high school, you still can become an MLB ace. Just ask Astros righty Hunter Brown, who tells us about his velo jump and then pitch mix evolution that elevated him to a Cy Young contender. We also ask Brown about MLB's hidden strike zone shrinkage fiasco. (13:55) After Brown, we jump to MLB Fact or Fiction topics, including the NL Best West, Hunter Greene's dominance and Ju...

Former All-Star Jayson Werth has a horse in the Kentucky Derby and he joins FT next to his prized racer named Flying Mohawk. We get some baseball/horse racing comps/contrasts in this convo and then turn to ball talk. Werthquake was not a Mets fan lover. Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.com Jayson also recounts his days as a catcher in the minors and he drops a strong take o...

MLB shrunk the strike zone and didn't tell players or coaches about it?! We dissect The Athletic's bombshell article about umpires now calling pitches with a tighter buffer zone. (Top of show) (12:53) The Tigers DFA'd Kenta Maeda. Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FOUL . (14:31) Brandon...

Can the Padres finish the job this year and slay the Dodgers? SD Union-Tribune beat writer Kevin Acee tells us about the strong start by the ballclub and we get into Manny Machado's evolution as an everyday leader. Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $6 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with Harry’s. Hosts: Britt Ghiroli, AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rays closer Pete Fairbanks covers what has been working well for the club in recent games. Pete comps the experience of playing at The Trop vs. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa.  What is Pete doing differently between 2024 and 2025? Why do teams pitch to Aaron Judge as regularly as they do? Pete breaks down some of the strategy that goes into pregame meetings for pitchers. Chandler Simpson speed talk i...

Ken Rosenthal and Tricia Whitaker discuss how one game can change a narrative for the Toronto Blue Jays following their comeback against the Boston Red Sox. (Top of show) (2:51) The Texas Rangers are testing GM Chris Young's patience after another "power outage". Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the p...

The Tigers are finally starting to get production out of Javier Baez. (Top of show) Can he continue to build off his solid start? (9:08) The Royals are rolling! Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.com (13:06) Jeff Hoffman is HIM. Other teams missed the boat. (14:34) The Angels really blew it with this travel day disaster and are still paying the price. (17:14) Brewers manager...

Athletics slugger Tyler Soderstrom joins Foul Territory to talk about his breakout start to the 2025 season and what’s clicked for him at the plate. What’s been key to his turnaround after a tough MLB debut? He shares how the team has adjusted to playing in a minor league ballpark in Sacramento. Soderstrom opens up about bouncing between positions — from catcher to first base to left field — and h...

A fresh power rankings top 10 from each host is at your door! Let us know your thoughts in the reviews section of this podcast page and we'll read some replies on the show. Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $6 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with Harry’s. (9:53) The Athletic’s Mitch Bannon explains the lack of margin for error for the Blue Jays’ rotation right now. Mitch breaks down the circus catc...

The Mets are sizzling on offense and the best still might be yet to come. (top of show).  (9:34) We also cover a big blow to their bullpen with the AJ Minter injury.  Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FOUL. (12:10) The Rockies are a hot mess right now. (18:23) The Padres cut Yuli Gurriel...

Mark DeRosa is back to manage Team USA in the World Baseball Classic next year. DeRo spent time on The Phillies Show discussing the Phillies’ meh start and why he isn’t necessarily worried about it. He also talks about trying to recruit Zack Wheeler and Bryce Harper to play for Team USA in next year’s WBC and much more. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FO...

With the Miami Marlins and Los Angeles Dodgers squaring off this week, The Athletic's Andy McCullough dives into his article covering the record payroll difference between the two teams. There's an apparent disconnect between the Marlins organization and their fans. Can they earn the people's trust back? How significant of a concern is it that the Dodgers have an entire pitching staff on the IL? N...

From a sizzling Jung Hoo Lee and the fire Chicago Cubs bats to a slumping Joc Pederson and the lowly Chicago White Sox, we cover the winners and losers through the season's first month. Baltimore Orioles SP Grayson Rodriguez joins us to discuss his rehab progress, the O's tough start to the season, & their position player team meeting. Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s...

We recap the Dodgers' dramatic walk-off win over the Marlins and take a closer look at what Miami needs to do to eventually compete with big-market teams. (top of show) Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $6 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with Harry’s. (13:59) We have a Tyler Glasnow injury update. (15:22) That Mets lineup is LEGIT. Visit https://Homage.com/FoulTerritory and use code FoulTerritory f...

Is this the year the Mariners finally win the AL West? Adam Jude from The Seattle Times makes his FT debut to weigh the pros and cons. How serious is Logan Gilbert’s arm injury? Could this change what the Mariners seek for trade help? Adam explains why Cal Raleigh is the best catcher in baseball and shines a light on dominant reliever Andrés Muñoz, steady J.P. Crawford and a resurgent Dylan Moore....

Nolan Arenado is crushing the ball but the Cardinals are still hovering around mediocrity range -- is a trade looming? Katie Woo from The Athletic and host of Cardinal Territory joins Foul Territory to dive into the latest drama in St. Louis. Lars Nootbaar is having the breakout season the Cardinals have been waiting for, while Jordan Walker’s development has stalled. If the Cardinals do become se...