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Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes are expected to win their respective Cy Young awards. Will either of them be unanimous winners? Also, are teams developing stud pitchers into relievers too early in their development? (02:05) (13:01) Byron Buxton may now be open to waiving his no-trade clause if the Twins keep selling. What do the Twins have planned? Get Huel for 15% off for New Customers only with cod...

AJ and Kratz bring the hard-hitting questions to Chris Kirschner (The Athletic) and Ryan Divish (The Seattle Times), who put up their cases for MVP picks in a heated roundtable convo. Get Huel for 15% off for New Customers only with code FOUL at Huel.com/FOUL (Minimum $75 purchase) (20:40) BetMGM AL MVP odds from spring training are wild. (24:09) An Angels source brought up Lucas Giolito’s d...

Ken Rosenthal unpacks what we know in Sunday’s indictment of Cleveland Guardians pitchers Luis Ortiz and Emmanuel Clase. (Top of show) (3:06) The Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers face critical decisions this offseason.  (6:33) Ken also tips his cap to Kyle Hendricks following the righty’s retirement.  Check out  square.com/go/FOUL  and go support your favorite neig...

USA Today and new FT Insider Bob Nightengale runs through a ton of our questions, including offseason plans for the Dodgers, Twins and Orioles. We talk about the potential 2027 lockout impact on this free agent class, hot trade names like Tarik Skubal, big power bats like Pete Alonso, Framber Valdez making the trip to the GM Meetings and Bob states a case for the Padres to trade Fernando Tatis Jr....

The Pirates haven’t had a multi-year free agent since 2016, rendering Bucco Territory host Josh Harrison, speechless. (3:16) Congrats to Nick Kurtz and Drake Baldwin on winning Rookie of the Year! We get into the results and also the draft pick conundrum the Braves get out of this. (17:21) There will be limitations on some pitching prop bets. Will it make any difference in stopping crooked p...

Former MLB catcher & current Rangers exec Nick Hundley shares his recent experiences in managerial interviews with San Francisco and San Diego. What types of questions was he asked? What does he think of their hires in Craig Stammen and Tony Vitello? Get Huel for 15% off for New Customers only with code FOUL at Huel.com/FOUL (Minimum $75 purchase) (13:20) Tampa Bay Times writer Marc Topkin lis...

Former Marlins President David Samson examines the pitch rigging indictment charges for Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, including whether they’ll strike a deal with the feds. Get Huel for 15% off for New Customers only with code FOUL at Huel.com/FOUL (Minimum $75 purchase) Samson also talks about the new Expos documentary, the Rockies hiring Paul DePodesta and he discusses agent Jim...

Quick bite at the top of the show on the Rockies hiring Paul DePodesta after a tough run with the Browns and then we get to the big story. (01:42) Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz are facing serious allegations surrounding pitch rigging that include up to 65 years of potential prison time. WTF happened and why risk it all?! (15:56) Michael Johns is the new bench coach for the Nationals. (17:36) The P...

New Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz talks about who he wants to be as a manager and how he’ll manage a talented team coming off a disappointing season. What did he learn from Stephen Vogt in Cleveland? (16:57) The Athletic writer and Tiger Territory host Cody Stavenhagen dives into his article on Japanese and Korean players coming soon to MLB. Cody also tells us what he thinks will...

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Rockies hiring Paul DePodesta as their POBO and answers why Albert Pujols hasn’t been hired for any of the open manager roles. Plus, Ken discusses qualifying offers for Brandon Woodruff and Trent Grisham. And will free agency be impacted by the looming 2027 lockout? (18:07) Hammer Territory co-host Stephen Tolbert lists the main checklist items t...

North Side Territory host (and The Athletic Senior Writer) Patrick Mooney hits major storylines for the Cubs this winter, including replacing Kyle Tucker and Shota Imanaga, as well as overall budget plans by ownership. Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun FT merch at FoulTerritoryShop.com North Side Territory merch at NorthSideTerritoryShop.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Powerful Royals prospect Blake Mitchell swings by to tell us what he's working on at the Arizona Fall League. We also connect with MLB Fan Council member Rational Yankees Fan about his experience in a recent meeting with MLB about their pitch for fans to get on board with a salary cap. Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun Baseball the way it should be covered --> Follow the FT Network...

Free agent starting pitcher Foster Griffin elaborates on his 3 years playing in Japan, and the changes he made that are leading to him being a coveted free agent on many team boards. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Welcome 3 news show to the FT Network! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal is joined by guest host Scott Braun to run through a list of five teams to watch closely this offseason. The Padres are on that list and news breaks during the show that the club hired Craig Stammen as their next manager. What happened to Albert Pujols? Grillin' Ken includes questions on the overall free agent class and we dive into some of the elite closer option...

Paul DePodesta is the new Rockies president of baseball operations. (2:07) We discuss DePodesta’s previous roles in MLB and the NFL, and whether this outside-the-box hire will work for Colorado. (13:07) The Rays declined their option on Pete Fairbanks, making him a free agent.  (15:58) Ross Atkins and the Blue Jays are examining free-agent starting pitcher options. (18:39) Lucas Giolito...

Ken Rosenthal is joined by guest host Scott Braun to run through a list of five teams to watch closely this offseason. The Padres are on that list and news breaks during the show that the club hired Craig Stammen as their next manager. What happened to Albert Pujols? Grillin' Ken includes questions on the overall free agent class and we dive into some of the elite closer options available. Dude of...

Boston Globe beat writer Tim Healey lists the top three things Boston needs to address this offseason. He also explains the importance of retaining Bregman and whether the Red Sox will spend to fill holes. Plus, does Jarren Duran get traded?  Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun BTW, we have a Red Sox show called Monster Territory :) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Shocker announcement in San Diego. The Padres hire Craig Stammen as their new manager. (04:14) How will he do and what happened to Albert Pujols? (17:53) The Orioles signed up Leody Taveras for 2026, the Padres keep Ramon Laureano and their pitching coach stays on board too. (19:23) Kenta Maeda is heading to Japan and saying goodbye to MLB. (22:04) Bruce Bochy is back with the Giants and Jayce Tin...

D'backs beat writer and host of Snakes Territory Jack Sommers hopped on FT to kick off the offseason to-do lists for teams. We'll go team-by-team. Jack breaks down the biggest needs, considers a Ketel Marte trade possibility, and gives thoughts on reunions with Paul Goldschmidt, Eugenio Suarez and Josh Naylor. Sommers also mentions a potential concern with Gabriel Moreno's pitch-calling. (16:44) T...

FT senior insider Ken Rosenthal covers some of the early offseason news, including Shane Bieber declining his opt-out to stay with Toronto and Shota Imanaga entering free agency. He also talks about new Atlanta manager Walt Weiss and what happens with Tarik Skubal?  Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun FT and Fair Territory merch here —> FoulTerritoryShop.com See omnystudio....

Who is the flashiest name in free agency this offseason? (Top of show) (7:13) Jack Flaherty is staying put in Detroit for 2026. We weigh the decision. (13:19) Trevor Story also declined his opt-out and is still with the Red Sox.  (15:54) The Astros put Chas McCormick on waivers.  (17:56) Yu Darvish is OUT for all of 2026, thinning an already scarce Padres staff. Is starting pitcher Mason...

Three-time World Series champion and Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy joined FT and had a lot to break down from his club's World Series win and celebration. Who threw the party? Muncy also talked about his favorite moment from the postseason, his Game 7 home run, watching Shohei Ohtani do his two-way thing, Yamamoto's brilliance, the IKF lead and more! Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun...

Senior writer for The Athletic, Evan Drellich , elaborates on his report that agent Jim Murray was a mole for MLB during the pandemic era round of CBA negotiations. How does this affect the next labor battle? Plus, Drellich covers his report on The Players Way program that is under investigation. Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three new shows were announced today on the Foul Territory Network:  Bucco Territory , Riverfront Territory and Splash Hit Territory ! (3:08) The Braves hired Walt Weiss as their new manager. Was it the right decision to stay in-house or should they have explored something else? Make game day delicious with the Official Sponsor of Tailgating®. Visit OmahaSteaks.com and get $35 OFF with Pr...

Was this the best World Series ever?! Hall of Fame baseball writer  Jayson Stark talks about his experience covering a thrilling World Series Game 7. He also comments on whether the Blue Jays outplayed the Dodgers and if Yamamoto’s excellence compares to Madison Bumgarner shoving in 2014. Jayson also elaborates on the Contemporary Hall of Fame ballot release and how voting works, includ...