Foul Territory

FT is at Mets camp today! Be on the lookout for upcoming pods with the stars we interviewed. (03:00) With the WBC beginning tonight, let’s break down Team USA’s pitching plans after Nolan McLean experienced vertigo-like symptoms. (12:33) FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal provides updates on the PED suspensions of Jurickson Profar and Johan Rojas and shares his thoughts on Team USA’...

After leaving his managerial job with the Angels due to heart surgery, Ron Washington shares how he is feeling post-surgery and what it was like watching the Angels without managing the team. He also discusses how he and Tony Vitello are preparing the team for the upcoming season. (12:29) Starter Logan Webb confirmed the number of starts he’ll make in the WBC. He also talked about new manage...

Miami All-Star outfielder Kyle Stowers reflects on his 2025 season and All-Star Game experience, and how playing for the Orioles helped shape his breakout year. (12:31) This one is a must-listen. Reliever Tyler Phillips shares his intense mentality and alter ego every time he steps on the mound. He also reflects on his time with the Phillies and discusses how he has matured as a player since being...

Jurickson Profar is facing a 162-game suspension for the second straight year for performance enhancing drugs. (breaking news top of show) (05:02) As he enters his second season as the Marlins manager, Clayton McCullough discusses how camp is going, competing against the Mets and Phillies in the division and his thoughts on the WBC. (21:35) New Spring Breakout tournament starts next year. We have...

Tim Kurkjian and his son Jeff are joining the Foul Territory Network! Subscribe to Is This A Great Game, Or What wherever you get your podcasts and also on YouTube. Tim is at Spring Training and fired up to talk about everything he’s seen so far. The impact of the World Baseball Classic is already being felt across clubs, and looming negotiations for the 2027 season are hanging over just abo...

Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal unpacks his latest piece in The Athletic: why the Mets and Freddy Peralta are a good fit. Could they come together on a long-term extension? (Top of show) (6:11) The Cardinals extend manager Oli Marmol.  (7:31) Team USA adds Ryan Yarbrough to their loaded pitching staff. The World Baseball Classic nears! Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXOne.com (9:36)...

St. Louis President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom discusses the Cardinals’ active offseason and the state of the franchise as a rebuilding team. (17:01) What are the expectations for the Cardinals this year after shipping out multiple veterans? Let's hit our season preview on the team. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Got Cardinal Territory merch? See omnystudio.com/listene...

Happy 3 Year Anniversary FT fam! It's the first show in Florida on the 2026 FT Spring Training Tour and we are live at Cardinals camp today. (02:26) Ryan Yarbrough will take the place of Joe Ryan for Team USA in the WBC during pool play. (07:08) Fresh off a contract extension, Cardinals manager Oli Marmol joins to discuss how the conversations went and shares his thoughts on what the future holds...

Arizona starter Merrill Kelly reveals that a California team offered him a three-year deal in free agency and he tell us why he turned it down. He also reflects on being traded midseason last year and provides an update on his back injury. (18:15) Paul Sewald joins us fresh off a bullpen session to discuss his return to the Diamondbacks, his role this season, and his thoughts on the base coach box...

Cincinnati Closer Emilio Pagán tells us why he returned to the Reds and how he has blossomed in the closer role. He hypes a new entrance song and explains why he is skipping the WBC this time. (18:04) Reds starting pitcher Brady Singer reflects on what he worked on this offseason, explains why he’s not pitching in the WBC this year and shares his expectations for the team this upcomin...

As the first manager to jump straight from college to the big leagues, Tony Vitello opens up about his first MLB camp, his communication with Rafael Devers and his big ass house! (13:45) Giants season preview time! (22:08) Third baseman Matt Chapman discusses how camp has gone with new faces joining the team, expectations for Rafael Devers this season and how he focuses on staying healthy througho...

Dodgers Territory welcomes LA manager Dave Roberts live from Spring Training. The crew looks back at the 2025 World Series run, breaking down pivotal Game 6 and Game 7 decisions, Shohei Ohtani on three days rest, Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s availability, Miguel Rojas’ key moments and the tactical battle against the Toronto Blue Jays. Got Dodgers Territory merch?   See omnystudio.com/list...

A little more than a year after having Tommy John surgery, Padres ace Joe Musgrove joins Marty Caswell and Darren Smith on Friar Territory to detail his painful rehab process back, a realistic timetable back to the rotation and what spring training has been like under new manager Craig Stammen. Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITOR...

After Freddy Peralta was traded to the Mets earlier this offseason, he's the new ace in Milwaukee. Brandon Woodruff joins Curt Hogg and Corey Knebel on Brewer Territory to discuss free agency, the upcoming 2026 season, and much more! Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discou...

It’s the last day in Arizona on the FT Spring Training tour. We are at Giants camp today. We will be in Florida next week! REMINDER: Starting Monday, we will be live from 11AM-1PM ET on YouTube until Opening Day (02:13) FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal hits the Pirates potentially calling up Konnor Griffin, Alec Bohm's free agent year and the state of the Tigers. Use our code TERRITORY10 for...

All-Star starting pitching Zac Gallen shares what took so long in the free agency process, why he ultimately chose to return to Arizona and his thoughts on the Ketel Marte offseason trade rumors. (12:15) Since we are at D’backs camp, let’s do a season preview for the team. Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by S...

New Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman tells us about his first camp with the Cubbies, the offseason process from free agency to signing his deal and he reflects on his time with the Red Sox. (10:46) Bopper Michael Busch discusses the addition of Alex Bregman, what it’s like batting leadoff, and he reflects on his time with the Dodgers. (23:18) Starter Shota Imanaga hits the areas he’s lo...

Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to Max Scherzer rejoining the Toronto Blue Jays and what it means for their rotation. Plus, Randal Grichuk signs a minor league deal with the Yankees. (06:38) Ken previews his upcoming story on Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin. What is stopping him from making the Opening Day roster, and did the Pirates learn from the way they handled Paul S...

Max Scherzer is returning to Toronto on a one-year deal. (12:15) We have a power rankings list for the Top 10 lineups. (21:58) Randal Grichuk signs a minor-league deal with the New York Yankees. Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount (25:22) Let’s hit BetMGM odds for the...

All-Star Pete Crow-Armstrong doubles down on his comments regarding Dodgers fans and what led him to call them out. He also shares updates on possible extension talks, how he’s preparing for the WBC and what he’s learning from new teammate Alex Bregman. Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restr...

Outfielder Sal Frelick reviews his offseason, Pat Murphy's mega prank, thoughts on the ABS challenge system and why he isn’t playing for Team Italy in the WBC. (20:01) Sophomore Jacob Misiorowski reflects on his incredible rookie season, the nicknames Pat Murphy has given him, and what his role and workload will be in his second season. (35:04) Brice Turang shares how he changed his swing to...

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal provides the Inside Scoop to start the show. Ken shares WBC updates, including pitching plans for Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal, as well as Joe Ryan’s participation in question. Ken also breaks down his column on the Braves not adding another starter after losing two this spring. (15:42) We are continuing to grow! Fish on First is now part of the FT Network for...

Rangers manager Skip Schumaker discusses the team’s motivation this year, expectations for the season, lessons learned from Bruce Bochy, and position battles heading into camp. (18:27) Let’s do a season preview for the Rangers. Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 disco (3...

Manager Terry Francona discusses this year’s Spring Training following a postseason appearance, strategies for the ABS challenge system, superstar Elly De La Cruz’s energy and work ethic, and how the team can take the next step. (20:42) After making the playoffs last year, what are the season expectations for the Reds this season? Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek...

FT is live at Reds camp today! Look out for more pods with those interviews soon. (02:58) Chris Sale inks a one-year extension with the Braves. Is he a Hall of Famer and where are we at with the Atlanta rotation? (15:43) Pete Crow-Armstrong threw some shade at Dodgers fans. Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *R...