Foul Territory

Jean-François Poisson is the writer and director of the documentary, 'Who Killed the Montreal Expos?' and we ask him who the true top villain was in this mess. How did Expos fans handled their fandom once the team was gone? With the Blue Jays in the World Series, are Expos fans rooting for or against the Canadian team? Hosts: Jason Kipnis, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun Foul Territory Presented...

Former manager Joe Girardi tells us what he saw from the Yankees this season and answers whether he foresaw Judge’s rookie swing to be the caliber it is now. Has he let the Astros trash can incident go? Is Joe on any managerial candidate lists? Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day  free trial today at FOXone.com (19:09) New Astros pitcher Nate Pearson joins Tyler Staffo...

Are bat speed metrics changing the game? We explore this recent buzzy topic for Toronto's bats in the World Series. Toddfather and Kratz talk about how players should use the statistic with other training to improve their hitting. (12:57) Who is going to manage the Atlanta Braves next year? 92.9 The Game Braves reporter Grant McAuley shares Atlanta’s search approach and whether they bre...

How did Yoshinobu Yamamoto stifle the Toronto bats in a 5-1 Game 2 triumph for the Dodgers? Also, his catcher provided the key knocks and found his power groove. Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at  FOXone.com We hit all of the key storylines from Game 2 and then push forward to the decision by the Blue Jays to send Max Scherzer to the mound for Game 3. S...

Phillies President of Baseball Ops Dave Dombrowski dives into this year's postseason loss to the Dodgers, the support system around Orion Kerkering and shut down any rumors that Bryce Harper could be traded. Dombrowski also discussed the Phillies' payroll and roster decisions for 2026, the José Alvarado situation, Zach Wheeler's recovery and his mentality when it comes to building a winning...

That was a dream Game 1 for a country that was starving for some World Series baseball. How did Toronto crack the code that the Brewers couldn’t figure out in the last round? Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at  FOXone.com https://www.fox.com/?cmpid=org=one::ag=paid::mc=audio::src=BIGLITTL::cmp=10010071002::add=%ebuy!%7C%e What about expectations fo...

It’s World Series Time! Big names are singing at the first two games. (Top of Show) (3:23) We discuss how Blake Snell will attack Blue Jays hitters. (6:09) The guys send love to Alex Vesia and his family. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (8:20) Bo Bichette and Ty France are on the Blue Jays roster! How will Manager John Schnei...

The World Series starts today! Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss Bo Bichette’s latest status after missing over a month of game action. (top of show) (2:11) The hosts discuss Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia stepping away from the team due to a deeply personal family matter.  (3:39) Into matchups talk, Ken and Alanna touch on why Los Angeles can't fall into the same trap of relying too...

Toronto starter Shane Bieber hopped on FT to discuss ALCS Game 7, the postgame rager and the pitching plan for the World Series. We also asked him about how his pitches work differently with the roof open vs. closed and his relationship with his Slider right now. Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at  FOXone.com (19:31) Grant Brisbee of The Athletic preview...

Legendary broadcaster Bob Costas swings by with thoughts on this World Series matchup, Dave Roberts' "ruining baseball" quote, and TV ratings. Bob also got into the premature lockout talk, the Mariners' Game 7 decisions, what NBA on NBC should do with Michael Jordan, and if he'll be a part of the 2028 Olympics. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Star...

AJ has the best HVAC system out there. We shall chat about AC during this pod. Who has the advantage at each position in the World Series? (Top of show) Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (8:36) Trey Yesavage gets the Game 1 start for the Blue Jays. Is there a reason it’s him over Kevin Gausman? (11:13) The Angels are a mess of...

Seattle Times beat writer Ryan Divish covers how Mariner fans are feeling after the Game 7 loss. He also got into some of Dan Wilson's decisions in Game 7, what Seattle will do with their young pitching, and if ownership will be willing to spend in 2026. Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com (22:28) We discuss the amount of missed calls in the CS, bre...

Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal opens the show talking legacies: which of the Dodgers and Blue Jays stand the most to gain by winning this year's World Series? (Top of show) (9:52) Ken reacts to the news that the San Francisco Giants are hiring Tennessee coach Tony Vitello as their next manager. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to  ArenaClub.com/FOUL  and use...

Bo Bichette says he's ready to go but how exactly should the Blue Jays utilize him? (top of show) The debate rages on. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (12:27) The TV numbers in Canada for the ALCS were bonkers. Good job, Canada. (13:38) Remember that numbers can be deceiving. Mookie Betts' success against Kevin Gausman is not somet...

What does the roadmap look like for the Blue Jays to slay the Dodgers? What about the plan for LA to defend its crown? We dissect the keys to think about in this upcoming battle. Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com (17:34) San Francisco Chronicle Senior Baseball Writer Susan Slusser delivers the latest report on the Giants talking to Tennessee Colle...

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal checks in with context on his conversation with Bo Bichette about returning just in time for the World Series. Ken also critiques his postgame conversation about bullpen usage with Mariners manager Dan Wilson and drops thoughts on the Angels hiring Kurt Suzuki as their next skipper. Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com...

It’s World Series week! Let's recap what just happened and push it forward BABY! (1:34) Mariners fans are losing it right now over pitching decisions. Are their qualms justified? Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (14:25) AJ tips his hat to Josh Naylor's unique attempt to help his club. (15:41) Don Mattingly has officially reach...

Are the Dodgers REALLY ruining baseball? Senior Writer for The Athletic Andy McCullough gives his thoughts on the NLCS sweep and how the club looks heading into the World Series. He also talks about Shohei’s ridiculous performance and how Dave Roberts will utilize him in the World Series. Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com Hosts: AJ Pierzynsk...

Albert Pujols is NO LONGER a candidate for the Angels manager role. We react to the breaking news and wonder what went wrong in his talks with owner Arte Moreno. (6:16) The Brewers will listen to offers for Freddy Peralta. Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com (7:45) The Giants might hire Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello as their next manager. We pon...

What a game. Let's review that legendary George Springer homer, the brutal bullpen decision by Seattle to not utilize their best weapon in the key spot and SO much more. We're lit after this instant classic and we eventually mix the Dodgers into the conversation to talk about how the Fall Classic will look. Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at  FOXone.com...

Is this the 150th year of MLB? Math is confusing. (2:50) ALCS Game 7 is TONIGHT! We map out the pitching plans and discuss how Seattle should deal with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (15:24) Kratz drops his thoughts on Toronto’s use of Jeff Hoffman.  Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! (17:06) 14-year MLB manager Joe Girardi digests the u...

Why are there SO many manager jobs open and not front office leader roles? Former MLB executive Zack Scott dives right in. We talk about the changing tide of ownership groups thinking the postseason is a crapshoot and dive into some specific big name player situations. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (27:24) Has the excuse of &lsqu...

Instant thoughts from AJ Pierzynski and Scott Braun following the Game 6 Blue Jays win over Seattle. We review the key moments that led to Toronto keeping this beautiful series alive and how each team should think about deploying their arms for a matchup that will determine the AL rep in the World Series. Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com Hosts: A...

Did Phillies POBO Dave Dombrowski challenge Bryce Harper? (0:00) We talk out if fans are overreacting to this and what's next for the Phillies. Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! (11:33) Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez have some BEEF with Yankees GM Brian Cashman about how he's running the club. We listen to Cashman’s rebuttal and dis...

Reds outfielder Will Benson reflects on their Wild Card series loss to the Dodgers, including what it was like prepping for Rōki Sasaki. Will also explains how going back and forth between the Big Leagues and AAA impacted his mental health and what he looks for when watching the playoffs from the outside. Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!...