Foul Territory

Pirates catcher Joey Bart stops by to chat with FT's catchers to reflect on his time with the Giants and what he's looking forward to this season in Pittsburgh. He also explains what it's like working with Paul Skenes.  (13:34) Ryan O'Hearn joins FT and talks to us about his transition to right field. Plus, he gives us insight on super prospect Konnor Griffin.  Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik...

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo share their lasting images from the 2026 World Baseball Classic. (Top of show) (8:35) The hosts delve into Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage beginning the upcoming season on the IL. (10:22) The Cubs received “good news” on Seiya Suzuki’s prognosis. (13:24) Ken and Alanna take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including positives of WBC participa...

BREAKING NEWS at the top. Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar's appeal was resolved. No change here. He will in fact serve a 162-game suspension after testing positive a second time for PEDs. (17:50) Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage will begin the season on the IL with a right shoulder impingement. (19:42) Is moving the World Baseball Classic to a midseason tournament a good idea? The consensus on F...

He’s back with the team he built a Hall of Fame legacy with. Justin Verlander shares what led him to return to the Tigers and teammate Tarik Skubal’s WBC pitching conundrum. (13:17) We ask All-Star outfielder Riley Greene why he didn’t play in the WBC. He also reflects on his 2025 season and what he’s done to improve defensively. (25:58) Gold Glove catcher Dillon Dingler re...

After leading his team to a World Series run, John Schneider joins FT to discuss expectations for his club this year. He also talks about his players participating in the World Baseball Classic, starting rotation plans, and the potential of Kazuma Okamoto. Fastenal - Industrial Supplies, Innovative Solutions. Want to learn more? Visit Fastenal.com (15:21) He’s the Opening Day starter for the...

Team Venezuela won the WBC! Let’s recap the epic showdown between Venezuela and Team USA. (Top of the Show) (06:37) FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal joins FT to recap the World Baseball Classic. Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXOne.com (23:01) They were inches away from a World Series title last year. Are the Blue Jays ready to run it back? (31:16) Let’s recap our BetMGM picks fr...

Should the San Diego Padres be considered legitimate playoff contenders? Marty Caswell and Darren Smith are joined by the superb Tim Kurkjian on Friar Territory .  (4:15) Tim discusses why he wasn't shocked by the Padres hiring first-time manager Craig Stammen, and how much the game has changed in the past decade.  (10:43) Fernando Tatís was his own harshest critic in 2026. Tim, D...

Will he be the Pirates’ Opening Day shortstop? Konnor Griffin joins FT to make his case for why he should be. He also talks about how he’s preparing for a potential Spring Training call-up and what he likes to do in his free time. Fastenal - Industrial Supplies, Innovative Solutions. Want to learn more? Visit Fastenal.com (11:31) This was a fun one. Bubba Chandler shares what he’...

Team USA's offensive struggles continued as Venezuela held on to down the tournament favorites and bring home its first WBC title. Instant reactions, thoughts about Mark DeRosa, and more! Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXOne.com Hosts: Toddfather, Kratz, Alanna Download MLB Rivals in your app store today. Available now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It all comes down to this. USA takes on Venezuela in the WBC Championship game! (top of show) Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXOne.com (14:31) Since we are at Pirates camp today, let's do a season preview for the team. (21:12) Pirates Manager Don Kelly discusses how difficult it is to make roster cuts, the advice he received from the legendary Jim Leyland, developing top prospect Konnor Gri...

Is he ready to lead the Tigers to a World Series championship this year? AJ Hinch talks about Tarik Skubal’s WBC situation, a recruiting pitch to Framber Valdez, and Justin Verlander’s return to Detroit. (22:20) Bopper Kerry Carpenter discusses how he approaches every at-bat, expectations for the Tigers this season, and working with the team’s new additions in Spring Training. Ho...

What a run for Venezuela in this World Baseball Classic. Instant reaction is here for you after that entertaining tilt where the run ended for Italy. Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXOne.com We crown a player of the game from that semifinal and then we vault ahead to preview the game for all the marbles in the tournament. What decisions will Team USA need to make for the lineup card and can...

It’s the final week of the FT Spring Training tour. We are at Tigers camp today. Be on the lookout for the superstars we interviewed today in upcoming pods. (01:22) USA is advancing to the WBC Finals after a viral strike three call. Who will join them: Italy or Venezuela? (16:26) Is it difficult to pay attention to Spring Training games with the WBC going on? Start your 7-day free trial toda...

Fair Territory host Alanna Rizzo welcomes storytelling legend Tim Kurkjian to discuss Team USA beating the Dominican Republic last night in a nail-biting 2-1 win. (Top of show) (12:06) Team USA moves on to Tuesday’s WBC Final against either Italy or Venezuela. Subscribe to Is This A Great Game, Or What? Part of the Foul Territory Network! (16:29) Inside Dish tackles a few well-known birthday...

Reliever Anthony Banda was added to the Twins bullpen this offseason after a disappointing departure from the Dodgers. We ask him what he'll miss in LA and what he's looking forward to in Minnesota.  (13:47) Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers tells us how he's ready to be the lead guy behind the plate after sharing the load the past couple of seasons. How does he build a relationship with his pitchin...

How will the Red Sox navigate a grueling AL East? Manager Alex Cora has updates for us from camp and he drops thoughts on young Roman Anthony playing in the WBC. Cora also reveals new info about what it was like after the Alex Bregman news broke. (19:27) Out of the Park Baseball 27 is now available! OOTP President Richard Grisham tells us all about the game's new features, including WBC addit...

One of the most highly anticipated World Baseball Classic matchup of all-time was a thriller. We slice and dice the key moments, including the outrage about the horrific strike 3 call to end the game. How was Team USA able to dial up the right plan for the Domincan Republic and who would they prefer to face in the title game? Start your 7-day free trial today at  FOXOne.com Download MLB Rival...

Red Sox catcher Carlos Narváez talks to the guys about his first full season behind the plate and how his mindset helped him have a successful year. Plus, we ask him about potentially playing for Team Venezuela in future WBC tournaments. (11:47) Red Sox top prospect Payton Tolle stops by FT and he's full of personality. Get to know the name. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz Fa...

The Twins have a new skipper in town who is pumped for this season in Minnesota. Derek Shelton joins the show and discusses his departure from Pittsburgh, his expectations for this season, plus the new additions in camp. (19:53) infielder Royce Lewis stops by the FT set and chats about the spring training grind and what he needs to do to get ready for the season. Hosts: AJ Pieryznski, Erik Kratz,...

He's making more money than anyone on the Rays this year. New Rays pitcher Nick Martinez hits us with his take on the Randy Arozarena/Cal Raleigh situation. He also talks about the recruiting pitch from the Rays, his time in Japan, and what his role will be this season. Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restr...

Is he splitting time with Samuel Basallo this year behind the plate? Catcher Adley Rutschman is quite funny in this pod. He talks about how camp is going, what he’s focusing on to stay healthy and the new additions. He also takes us inside what PitchCom is like from a catcher’s standpoint. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next Seat...

How did Team USA look after gaining an extra life in the World Baseball Classic? We size up what’s good and what’s concerning for the Americans heading into an insane semifinal matchup of all-world talent with the Dominican Republic on the other side of it. How much of an edge will Paul Skenes provide? This tournament is sweet.  Hosts: Kevin Pillar, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Start y...

Foul Territory hits up Boston Red Sox camp! AJ Pierzynski, Todd Frazier and Erik Kratz preview the WBC Quarterfinals. Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXOne.com (16:02) FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal joins the show and gives us the Inside Scoop on the latest from the WBC. Get 10 free meals and a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM . Offer valid wh...

After signing a one-year contract with the Orioles this offseason, Chris Bassitt shares his thoughts on camp happenings. He also explains what it’s like learning a new catcher, shares his thoughts on the Dodgers organization, and gives his view on a possible lockout. (22:07) Southpaw Trevor Rogers talks about what changed for him in the second half of last season, how he plans to carry that...

Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo look ahead towards the USA vs. Canada matchup and recap Italy's dominant victory over Mexico. (Top of the show) (05:34) Is Marlins outfielder and Team Canada slugger Owen Caissie a future superstar? Start your 7-day free trial today at  https://FOXOne.com (06:43) Ken and Alanna break down the WBC bracket and the matchups for this weekend. (1...