Foul Territory

How is Jackson Holliday responding after last year’s struggles and how will the Orioles split up the playing time among their outfielders? O's manager Brandon Hyde breaks down everything from evaluating Spring Training performances to balancing a mix of veterans and rising stars.  Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.c...

The number one goal of spring games was tested. Bryce Harper took a ball to the forearm, narrowly avoiding his face. (Top of Show) (9:54) Mike Trout hit a dinger! Comeback player of the year vibes? 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 . (23:37) More criticism for ABS comes from Terry F...

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the Houston Astros' season outlook and Nolan Arenado's three-hour trip to face the New York Yankees in Spring Training amid trade rumors. (Top of Show) (9:03) Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/foul and use code foul . (10:03) The hosts also weigh in on Kyle Finnegan re-signing with the Washington Nationals. (11:59) Ke...

Baseball America's JJ Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun size up the top prospects for each team in the National League Central. First up, they discuss how Cubs #1 prospect Matt Shaw can seize the opportunity to break camp with the big league club. (Top of show) (10:01) The hosts dish on Cardinals top prospect JJ Wetherholt's draft-day slide and predict his path to the show. (20:13) Brewers top...

Yankees skipper Aaron Boone takes us inside his lineup decisions that are being weighed during Spring Training. (4:50) Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/foul and use code foul (5:50) Boone convo continues 10:59 Luke Weaver tells us about the new facial hair policy, the Devin Williams addition and facing teammates in live ABs. (24:32) Nutrafol is offering o...

The Nationals non-tendered Kyle Finnegan but then signed him back up this week. (Top of show) We talk about this still being the perfect fit for him and cover more on the signing later in the show. (2:20) FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal jump on to cover why the Mets aren't jumping to sign Jose Quintana yet, Anthony Rizzo's low offer callout, the value of Austin Hedges and Nolan Arenado curiously t...

New Padres outfielder Connor Joe joins Friar Territory with Kyle Glaser and Heath Bell. He talks about growing up going to Padres games, what it was like making his debut at Petco Park and how meaningful it is for him to now wear a Padres uniform.  Plus, Heath shares why he's getting more bullish on the Padres and tells the story of the time he got handcuffed at Disneyland. Nutrafol is offering ou...

Pittsburgh skipper Derek Shelton talks about the pitching plan for Paul Skenes, closer situation, and a prime bounce back candidate. (Top of show) (18:03) New Bucs outfielder Tommy Pham chats about changing teams so often, the veteran contract squeeze, how to handle the robo ump challenges, the Devers/Bregman situation in Boston and how his eye condition has led him to learn more about optometry....

Welcome Trevor May's Mayday! to the FT Network! In this episode, Sandy Alcantara is back on the mound for the first time since 2023. Also, Trevor says goodbye to the Yankees running a half-century old facial hair policy. He also covers the ABS Challenge system now being tested in Spring Training and more IL and contract updates! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early Spring Training performances spark a debate over offenses in the AL West. (2:39) The Mariners and Angels take centerstage. (8:05) Also, a pair of Seattle stud pitchers are debuting different pitches during Spring Training. (11:39) What are position battles like in Spring Training? Go to GreenChef.com/territoryfree and use code territoryfree to get started with FREE salad for 2 months plus 50...

The Tigers have gained more respect in the league. How can the team maintain success? Tiger Territory host and The Athletic reporter Cody Stavenhagen helps us out with storylines for this club in 2025. Will Tarik Skubal continue to dominate? How does this new infield look? Spencer Torkelson has flashed potential. Will he be able to find success again? How can the young pups continue to progress? H...

Has any pitcher in baseball been better than Zack Wheeler the past five seasons? But what makes Wheeler tick? The Phillies Show learned a little more about Wheeler’s preparation, his demeanor on the mound and more in a recent conversation in Clearwater, Florida. Subscribe to The Phillies Show and follow them on social media. TPS is hosted by former Philly GM Ruben Amaro Jr. and reporters Todd Zole...

Ken Rosenthal lists his 5 most improved teams heading into 2025 (non-Dodgers/New York division) - props to the D'Backs, Reds, Rangers, Royals & Red Sox. (Top of Show) (9:57) Inside Dish explores Anthony Rizzo's determination to play in 2025. The veteran first baseman is thinking big picture about what kind of deal he'd sign. (16:25) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including most surprising fr...

Juan Soto homers in his Mets debut in front of a packed crowd while Alex Bregman goes off in his Red Sox debut. (3:15) (5:42) Shohei Ohtani’s rehab from elbow surgery continues trending in the right direction.   Go to GreenChef.com/territoryfree and use code territoryfree to get started with FREE salad for 2 months plus 50% off your first box. (10:24) The Mets announced that Sean Manaea will be th...

Dodgers Territory host Alanna Rizzo joins FT to break down the juiciest storylines surrounding the defending World Series champs. LA enters the season as the heavy World Series favorite but what could stand in the way of a repeat? Alanna discusses the biggest threat to back-to-back titles, why stars continue to view the Dodgers as a destination franchise beyond just the money and how the team will...

Baseball America's JJ Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun size up the top prospects for each team in the National League East. First up, they discuss Mets #1 prospect Jett Williams utility position-wise and predict when he could impact the big league club. (Top of show) (9:49) The hosts dish on Marlins top farm arm Thomas White and discuss others in Miami's farm system that could lead the big lea...

Sports media reporter Andrew Marchand weighs in on the big break up news between Major League Baseball and ESPN, concluding their 35-year media rights partnership after this season. Who is to blame? What is next for Sunday Night Baseball, Home Run Derby and other valuable assets? Hosts: Scott Braun, Erik Kratz Foul Territory : Baseball the way it should be covered See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Cardinal Territory host & The Athletic reporter Katie Woo delivers answers to our questions about the 2025 Cards. Is it awkward now for Nolan Arenado? How will Masyn Winn take the next step to becoming an elite SS? Is it time for a full youth movement in St. Louis? Katie also discusses whether the Cardinals will decide to move on from some veteran pitching options. Hosts: Erik Kratz, A.J. Pierzyns...

How will the first run for Juan Soto go in Queens? We ask Mets'd Up (part of the FT network) host Marc Luino about the shiny new bat in the lineup and then get to the rest of the major storylines to hit with the Mets. Can this year's version of the starting rotation breakout? Is this a championship bullpen? Will Pete Alonso be on a revenge tour? Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun See omn...

New Detroit reliever Tommy Kahnle tells us how he ended up with the Tigers and what happened to the Yankees? Also covered: Marcus Stroman's struggle, Bregman choosing Boston and the emergence of Tommy's slider?! Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun Follow FT See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Top 2025 storylines for the Rays include their ballpark move, Junior Caminero's rise, Shane McClanahan's return and a gauntlet division. Former Tampa Bay Rays reporter and current Apple TV sideline reporter Tricia Whitaker takes us through the topics, but first we get her thoughts on the Yankees ditching their facial hair policy and the birth of the ABS challenge system in MLB spring training acti...

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal checks in with the latest on the Pirates signing Andrew Heaney, the Yankees ending their facial hairless enforcement, the launch of the ABS challenge system, Justin Verlander wanting to pitch until he's 45 and the free agent starters holding out for a better price. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/foul and use code foul. Ho...

Games are underway and we have our first ball/strike challenge! There's plenty of time to iron out the process. (Top of Show) (11:08) Fortunately, Bobby Miller is okay after a comebacker yesterday. Is there anything to do to protect pitchers? Visit MINTMOBILE.com/Territory to shop premium wireless plans starting at 15 bucks a month. (22:05) By Hal Steinbrenner's decree, the Yankees "un-American" f...

Let's hit storylines for this San Diego club with former closer Heath Bell. Heath explains how the ownership legal battle has impacted the Padres this offseason. How will the Pads navigate the monstrous NL West? Support the mission at FoulTerritoryShop.com . That mission is...baseball the way it should be covered. What can Jackson Merrill do to avoid the sophomore slump? As a former closer, Heath...

4-time Manager of the Year award winner Buck Showalter chats about the Rafael Devers drama with the Red Sox and Marcus Stroman's starter-only demand to the Yankees. (16:47) Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/foul and use code foul . (17:48) How did Buck evaluate players when he was a skipper? He details his philosophy of managing during Spring Training, con...