Foul Territory

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...

Kent Mercker joined Tim Kurkjian's Is This A Great Game, Or What? earlier this week. Mercker is a former MLB pitcher who spent 18 seasons in the big leagues and shared clubhouses with 17 Hall of Famers throughout his remarkable career.  Tim and Jeff Kurkjian dove into his experiences with Greg Maddux, John Smoltz, and Tom Glavine, getting an inside look at what made each of them such extraord...

MLB players answered a poll of which teams they want to play for, and the teams they would run from. The FT crew takes us inside how much a topic like this can impact winning recruiting and winning games. (12:15) Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald joined FT to discuss reaching 100 career saves and how his mindset shifts between save and non-save situations. He also weighed in on what organizations ca...

Veteran saves machine Craig Kimbrel joined the show and discussed what it's like playing in Tampa Bay vs other organizations. He also spoke on being DFA'd by the Mets and his scariest moment in the bullpen. Hosts: Braun, Kratz If you're a Babe Ruth League player, coach, or parent, you can win exclusive signed merchandise from Foul Territory and other prizes from Simon's Heart—visit just...

MLBPA Interim Executive Director Bruce Meyer answered questions on FT about the proposals being exchanged for the next labor deal. Tons of topics covered here, including the salary cap battle, contract limits, draft changes, gambling props, and teams profiting more than they claim. Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: se...

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Mets firing Carlos Mendoza and explains why he believes POBO David Stearns faces the biggest questions moving forward. Ken breaks down how New York's flawed roster construction led to this point, what the Mets should look for in their next manager, and shares the story behind A.J. Pierzynski's memorable meeting with Pope Leo XIV. (18:17) Kevin Pillar m...

The Mets have fired manager Carlos Mendoza, with Andy Green taking over as interim. Was Mendoza really to blame? (top Of Show) And are Albert Pujols or Alex Cora in play to be the next manager in 2027? (19:17) Ian Seymour carried a no-hit bid for the Rays while Junior Caminero went off for three home runs. (20:59) Follow FT on Snapchat!   (22:59) Ernie Clement and Shohei Ohtani are All-Star G...

Former manager Joe Maddon joined the FT crew to talk about teams that lose in the World Series and how that hangover can be a challenge. Also, what is the manager’s role when it comes to the trade deadline? Maddon shared his thoughts on Dalton Rushing's bad day with Ohtani, the Rafael Devers tantrum, and why pitching staffs are a lot different from when he first was managing. Hosts: Kevin Pi...

Tyler Kepner of The Athletic joined FT to talk about his latest article on the Mets (and the Cubs to an extent) wanting to mimic the Milwaukee mojo, and why it hasn’t worked out for them yet. He also talked about some differences between smaller and bigger markets, why the playoffs can be an equalizer, and how David Stearns has done with the Mets so far. Hosts: Kevin Pillar, Erik Kratz, Scot...

Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo break down the Mets' continued collapse, what their recent moves signal ahead of the trade deadline, and why bigger changes may not be coming despite another disappointing season. (top of show) (7:30) Ken explains why several front office leaders around baseball could find themselves on the hot seat after the deadline, including David Stearn...

AJ got to meet the Pope and present him with a gift from the 2005 World Series. What a time. (top of show) (4:11) The Cubs acquired David Peterson from the Mets , and it could work out for Chicago because Peterson gets ground balls and the Cubs infield defense is elite. Also, the Mets are a mess. (15:20) The Phillies have defied the Win Improbability meters the last two nights and are making a rea...

Every month, Fish On First (part of the FT Network) takes Miami Marlins fans "Inside the Dugout," bringing you an extended, exclusive interview with Marlins manager Clayton McCullough. During our June sitdown, McCullough speaks with AJ Ramos, Kevin Barral and Isaac Azout about his team's red-hot performance this month, potentially getting Agustín Ramírez reps at first base and how Eu...

FT Resident GM and host of GM Territory Jim Bowden weighs in on which Giants players are realistically available at the deadline, and which teams should be calling. He also breaks down the Yankees' and Phillies' biggest roster needs, and sounds off on how he would have handled the Rafael Devers situation as a GM. What position does Bowden think is the hardest to address at this year's deadline? Ge...

Friar Territory welcomes in The Athletic's Evan Drellich, who discusses why the pending Padres sale to Kwanza Jones and Jose E. Feliciano hasn't gone through yet and when we should expect it to be finalized.  Evan then breaks down the latest proposal by MLB owners to reduce the domestic draft, cut out high schoolers, and introduce an international draft. How ugly could this dispute get and sh...