Foul Territory

FT Senior Insider Bob Nightengale breaks down the starting pitching trade market and which All-Stars could be on the move before the deadline. He also weighs in on whether the Tigers will actually deal Tarik Skubal and how Bryce Harper ended up with the All-Star Legends pick despite his rocky history with Rob Manfred. Can the Yankees figure out their problems without making a big move? Hosts: AJ P...

All-Star festivities are coming soon and we will see you at Iron Hill Brewery in Philadelphia. (top of show) Also, welcome Mile High Territory to the FT Network! (2:22) Miami starter Eury Pérez was pulled after seven perfect innings. Should the Marlins have left him in? (16:59) Brandon Woodruff has been dealing with a dead arm feeling again, and Pat Murphy has confirmed the cause. Shop now...

Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal discusses the Yankees' slide ahead of their four-game series in Tampa Bay. (Top of show) (3:33) Ken explains why he was on board with Marlins manager Clayton McCullough's decision to remove Eury Pérez yesterday. Plus, the bigger picture: the Marlins are rolling. (8:26) Ken unpacks his biggest All-Star snubs, including Brewers MVP Brice Turang. (12:00) Insid...

Is the baseball suddenly rigged? The Athletic's Eno Sarris joined FT to explain why baseballs are suddenly flying farther than they have in years and what MLB's "splotchy" baseball controversy could mean for the rest of the season. Plus, he dives into the data behind this year's unusual baseballs and why no one has been able to solve the mystery. Hosts: Ross Stripling, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun See...

Jim Hayes sat down with former Cardinal Allen Craig earlier this week on Cardinal Territory . Allen looked back on the 2011 World Series run, shared an update on his pet tortoise "Torty," and revisited his favorite memories in St. Louis. Now a member of the Padres' front office, Allen also broke down his current role and how he's helping shape the organization's future. See how K12 Powered Schools...

BIG FT NETWORK NEWS: Three-time World Series champion Jon Lester is joining North Side Territory as a regular special guest contributor! In his debut episode, Lester reflects on the 10-year reunion of the 2016 Cubs, what made that championship team so special, and how it compares to this year's squad. Lester also discusses what Alex Bregman is experiencing as a high-profile free agent in a new cit...

Guardians rookie starting pitcher Parker Messick joined FT to discuss what an All-Star selection would mean to him, reflect on his Spring Training battle to make the roster, and reveal what he hopes to look back on most after his rookie season. Hosts: Ross Stripling, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 S...

Alanna Rizzo, Katie Woo, and Clint Pasillas welcomed Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski to Dodgers Territory earlier this week. They discussed his first season in the starting rotation, how he's quieted the doubters, his journey to the big leagues, and what it would mean to earn an All-Star nod. Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY1...

Astros first baseman Christian Walker discusses the excitement surrounding injured teammates making returns and his most outlandish superstitions. He also weighs in on handling trade speculation this past offseason, Yordan Alvarez's monster season, Yordan's MVP case as a DH and his thoughts on the state of the Home Run Derby. Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Use our code for 10% off yo...

GM Territory hosts Jim Bowden and Trey Bowden take a swing at the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline by making blockbuster mock trades they believe could actually happen. Could the Dodgers land Tarik Skubal? Would the Phillies finally solve their outfield by acquiring Jo Adell? Is Jarren Duran the missing piece for the Padres? Jim and Trey also debate potential deals involving Matt Chapman, Joe Ryan, Sonny G...

We are just about a month out from the trade deadline, and teams are starting to look deeper into the market. Do the Cardinals and Marlins make moves to buy or sell?  (11:50) Then it's Ross Stripling running his list of trade ideas. Hosts: Ross Stripling, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Go to Quince.com/foul for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Use our code for 10% off your next order...

FT Insider Robert Murray jumped on FT and discussed the trade deadline across the league, covering each division. Which teams could be both buyers and sellers? He also got into the Angels' hopeful future after firing Perry Minasian, the Brewers' chances for Tarik Skubal, and whether this is the Marlins' year. Hosts: Ross Stripling, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Go to Quince.com/foul for free shipping on...

Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal reveals his complete MLB All-Star ballot to co-host Alanna Rizzo, explaining the toughest decisions, biggest snubs, and why Kyle Schwarber earned his vote over Shohei Ohtani as the National League DH. (Top of Show) (14:09) Inside Dish breaks down Ken's exclusive conversation with new Angels executive John Mozeliak, including his vision for the organization, Mike T...

The Cubs smashed the Padres 23-3. Our player hosts cover just how little it actually matters. (top of pod) BTW, Ross Stripling is hosting this one with SB and EK. (3:24) The Yankees have lost 7 straight games and captain Aaron Judge ain't having it. Is New York's "lack of focus" the problem? How do they turn this slump around? (17:19) The Phillies handed Paul Skenes the toughest start of his caree...

What will the Braves do at the trade deadline? The Athletic's Jesús Cano talks about the Phillies on their tail, the status of Reynaldo López and Ha-Seong Kim’s brutal stretch at the plate. (18:01) We react live to new layer of a CBA proposal from the MLBPA that hits some more specific details involving roster moves. Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Go to Quinc...

FT Resident GM  Jim Bowden shares his take on the Willson Contreras situation and the lack of veteran leadership in the Red Sox clubhouse. He also breaks down how aggressive the White Sox will be as buyers, his favorite mock trades right now, timing with the Giants selling assets and the Tigers not giving up on their season yet. Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Go to Quince.com/fo...

Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! What other deferred payment deals are still floating around the league? (Top of Show) (4:06) Willson Contreras was ejected for the second game in a row, and this time the benches cleared. Who is to blame for this one? (16:30) The Yankees had a rough June. The real concern should surround Aaron Judge injury recovery news. (18:29) Steve Cohen provides an update on David Stea...

Seattle Times beat writer  Ryan Divish looks at the Mariners’ season and what has produced a meh start. He breaks down what the team needs most at the trade deadline, and the harsh words between Josh Naylor and Austin Hedges. (20:30) Marlins beat writer and  Fish on First editor Isaac Azout joins to break down the Marlins’ impressive performance in June and who the biggest co...

FT Senior Insider  Ken Rosenthal breaks down the race for the NL East and how pitching could define the gap between the Phillies and the Braves. He then assesses how the firing of Perry Minasian could impact the Angels’ trade deadline plans. Ken elaborates on the struggling American League and also why the superstars in San Diego are struggling so badly. (20:15) Let's talk trade predict...

We officially have our first Home Run Derby participant! (top of show) Junior Caminero finished in 2nd place last year and is going for gold! (4:07) Red Sox slugger Willson Contreras was thrown out after tapping his helmet on the way back to the dugout. Was it deserved? (15:41) What can Phillies starter Aaron Nola do at this point to stop giving up so much damage? (20:49) Blue Jays muscle man Addi...

Former Mets hitting coach Eric Chavez unveils what is going on behind the scenes in the recent team turmoil and Carlos Mendoza taking the fall for a questionably constructed team. He also talks about whether or not the Mets have the pieces to make a run and Juan Soto’s tough transition in Queens. (22:52 ) Let’s hear some trade deadline predictions from KP! Hosts: Kevin Pillar, Erik Kra...

Sam Blum from The Athletic breaks down the surprise of Perry Minasian's firing and what it means for the Angels . He also weighs in on John Mozeliak's resume and what the longtime Cardinals executive brings to an interim role. Is this move a sign that LAA ownership is finally ready to do things differently? (22:27) Round two of All-Star Game voting has officially begun. Who deserves to be on the r...

The D'backs broadcast made a jab at Max Kepler for his PED suspension. Also, which FT superhero are you? (top of show) (4:54) The Red Sox swept the Yankees in Fenway Park this weekend and Sonny Gray made his hatred for them known. Was Jazz Chisholm Jr. right for arguing the checked swing call that got him ejected? (20:47) Wyatt Langford is headed to the IL in what is a big loss for a first place ....

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal dishes on the Angels firing GM Perry Minasian and bringing in former Cardinals executive John Mozeliak. (top of show) (4:40) The Phillies have closed the gap in the NL East to 3 games behind the Braves. (8:33) The Rays sweep paired with the Yankees losing all 4 games in Boston has flipped the AL East hierarchy.  (11:35) Inside Dish unpacks the AL Wild Card logj...

Jeff Nelson joined Karl Ravech and Justin Musil on Dirt From The Dugout to share what pitchers should focus on other than velocity, favorite memories from the '95 Mariners and four rings with the Yankees, plus some of the intangibles that make today's All-Star pitchers so great. Go to https://Quince.com/foul for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Use our code for 10% off your next ord...