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Are we buying this strong start for the Halos? The Athletic's Sam Blum tells us about the state of the Angels, including early breakouts for Kyren Paris and Logan O'Hoppe. 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. Sam dives into whether Kenley Jansen has a Hall of Fame case and previews an article he'...

Do the Phillies match up well with the Dodgers? The Phillies Show host Jim Salisbury hits the big topics on the Phillies in the first couple weeks of the season. We cover the Jesus Luzardo add, two positive starts for Taijuan Walker, owner John Middleton's genuine approach and why Kyle Schwarber is worth every penny. Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $3 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with Harry’s....

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to more details surfacing in Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s monster extension with the Toronto Blue Jays. (Top of show) BTW: TAP IN to subscribe to the Fair Territory podcast channel. 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. (8:50) The hosts also dive into the Baltimore...

GIVEAWAY TIME! TAP IN to enter for a chance to win adidas Adizero impact+ florals!  (Top of show) Let's hit that Mariners comeback win over Houston. (8:33) 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. (12:49) That Vladdy Jr. signing bonus was WOAH! We explain the details. (16:27) Get 20% off your first S...

Was a series victory over the Dodgers a defining series for the Nationals? We talk to Washington Post beat writer Andrew Golden about the state of the franchise, including a check on their top arm and top bat. 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. Hosts: AJ, EK, SB See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Do the Minnesota Twins need shakeup? The Athletic reporter Dan Hayes tells us about a stale offense, mandatory BP, Jax > Duran and stingy trade talks leading to less activity. Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $3 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with Harry’s. Hosts: AJ, EK, SB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much money did Kyle Tucker just add to his value with this $500mil Vladdy Jr. contract? We ask North Side Territory host (and Cubs reporter) Sahadev Sharma about KT, odds that the Cubs keep him and then we ask about rookie Matt Shaw's early reviews. Hosts: Erik Kratz, Cameron Maybin, Scott Braun FoulTerritoryShop.com to support the mission! Baseball the way it should be covered. See omnystudio...

There were SO many injuries Tuesday and more news popping up Wednesday.  (01:42) We start with the Mariners losing Victor Robles for a while and the Orioles received a timetable for Zach Eflin’s lat strain. 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. (08:07) Kenley Jansen racked up his 450th save. Hall...

What's that new celebration the Dodgers are doing? (8:42) Dodgers slugger Max Muncy explains what and why. We start with a conversation about his torpedo bat experience. (3:16) Wait, so 162-0 wasn't a thing? (11:12) Max breaks down his matchups against Aaron Nola and who he thinks has the best curveball in the game.  How does Funky Muncy handle the cold weather early in the season?  Hosts: Erik Kr...

We ask FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal about the aftermath of the Vladdy Jr. extension and how it could impact upcoming free agent Kyle Tucker.  (3:22) What about Bo Bichette potentially being next? Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $3 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with Harry’s. (8:04) Ken also hits his thoughts on the Phillies and Giants starting fast.  (9:44) Also, WTF did the Pirates just do w...

The Giants were on fire and Hunter Greene doused that run last night with a gem. Early Cy Young frontrunner alert? (Top of show) (14:10) How has Red Sox second baseman Kristian Campbell impressed with some of his advanced stats early in the year? 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! (18:32) The Orioles might have just lost a...

The Rockies are amping up the youth movement early in the season with call-ups of top pitching prospect Chase Dollander and hyped outfielder Zac Veen. Rockies broadcaster Kelsey Wingert-Linch drops info on these two, including a hilarious story about Dollander finding out the news. Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $3 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with Harry’s. What's up with Kris Bryant these da...

The Padres are 8-2 after a thrilling comeback win over the Cubs to cap their first road series of the season. Mike Cameron and Kyle Glaser break down what's gone right for the Padres so far and are joined by Gavin Sheets, who discusses his strong connection with Padres hitting coach Victor Rodriguez, the biggest differences between playing for the White Sox compared to the Padres, and how Padres f...

Are the baseball juiced in 2025? AJ and Kratz weigh in. (6:35) Then it's The Bandwagon writer Hannah Keyser to chime in on the baseballs and guide us through the flurry of recent contract extensions. Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $3 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with Harry’s. (27:39) New Reds manager Terry Francona had a classic line about his team's recent putrid offensive run. Schedule your...

Sportsnet's Shi Davidi joins us to hit the Vladdy Jr. $500mil extension news. (4:49) Who won the negotiations and could this lead to Bo Bichette signing next? (Top of show) (7:45) 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. (25:08) The Phillies said no excuses and then took down the Dodgers. Also, an up...

Ken Rosenthal breaks down last night's megadeal for Vlad Guerrero Jr. and where it ranks historically. (Top of Show) (5:38) The Phillies took 2 of 3 from the Dodgers over the weekend - is it too early to say NLCS preview? 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. (8:14) Vibes around the Giants are hig...

Phillies Managing Partner & CEO John Middleton joins Todd Zolecki, Ruben Amaro Jr. and Jim Salisbury on a live edition of The Phillies Show at Citizens Bank Park. (5:15) Middleton shares an awesome Roy Halladay story relating to this year's Phillies. He also dishes on the hunger this year's squad has following recent heartbreaks in October. (11:43) Middleton speaks on his legacy leading the Philli...

Former Big League pitcher Nick Goody tells us about his early look at the Cleveland Guardians and we ask him which young players on the club should be considered for extensions. Goody shares a hilarious story about the Yankees kinda talking him into throwing a changeup. Nick also has unique thoughts on the torpedo bats. Hosts: Scott Braun, Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz WATCH FT on YouTube See omnystudi...

Is there a chance the Brewers trade Freddy Peralta this year? We have a number of q's for Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Curt Hogg about the 2025 club in Milwaukee. What is their top concern and how did they get back on track after that rough opening weekend in the Bronx? Follow the FT Network of shows: baseball the way it should be covered. Hosts: Scott Braun, Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz See om...

Sacramento Bee senior reporter Chris Biderman discusses how the Athletics’ transition to Sacramento is unfolding with a lukewarm fan response. On the field, the A’s opened with three blowout losses to the Cubs. With summer approaching, will the offense take off, or is this team simply not ready to take another step in the right direction? Got merch? FoulTerritoryShop.com See omnystudio.com/listene...

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal shares more info on his recent story covering Juan Soto's host family from the minor leagues. Ken chats about fast starts for the Dodgers and Padres. How worried is he about Atlanta's slow start? Are some players signing extensions too early? Is Aaron Judge under-appreciated?  Why are the Cubs not spending commensurate to their revenue? Hosts: Scott Braun, Todd Fraz...

Aaron Judge is on fire. Why doesn't he get more of a Barry Bonds treatment? (Top of show) (10:07) Do you know the number of times the official @MLB account has posted about each team since Opening Day? (12:19) Rockies moves: Chase Dollander called up, Kris Bryant out of the lineup again. MERCH! FoulTerritoryShop.com (16:46)  Umpire Mike Muchlinski gives players a warning, then misses many calls. T...

With a plethora of recent extensions, is Wyatt Langford a candidate for a long-term deal? We ask Rangers broadcaster Jared Sandler, who also covers a nice week of pitching for Texas and some quiet bats. Jared and the crew debate how MLB can inject more high-energy atmospheres into its games, taking inspiration from international sporting events. Hosts: AJ, EK, SB FoulTerritoryShop.com is a vibe Se...

Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to the flurry of contract extensions that have been signed during the first week of the season and discuss which of the deals are primed to age the best. (Top of Show)  (8:48) The hosts analyze the Braves' ongoing struggles and debate whether it's too early to worry about their postseason hopes. Visit Homage.com/FoulTerritory and use code F...

How did a popular World Series favorite become a winless team with loads of concerns so fast? Braves reporter Grant McAuley breaks down Atlanta’s nightmare start to the season. No team has ever made the playoffs after starting 0-7—will mounting pressure push the Braves to rush Ronald Acuña Jr. back from injury?  The pitching staff’s issues appear bigger than expected, raising concerns about missed...