Foul Territory

One theme in baseball has held firm for a LONG time. First pitch of the game...fastball. Former Baseball Prospectus Editor-in-Chief and current  Pebble Hunting newsletter head honcho Sam Miller enlightens us on his research. We also ask him about the possibility of Juan Soto as a leadoff hitter next season and get into potential World Series rust if there's a long layoff. Go to Surfshark.com/...

Coming back from a 3-0 series deficit ain't easy. Toddfather attended the only series where it happened. (2:19) We preview NLCS Game 4 as the Dodgers are on the cusp of another World Series appearance. Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! (15:29) Jackson Chourio hopped off the field in Game 3. Is he OK? (19:14) Kevin Pillar joins us to react...

3-time Manager of the Year Joe Maddon joins FT in the wake of eight MLB managerial openings. We dive into a mix of Joe hitting the key traits for a successful modern manager and how critical it is to develop a feel for moves to make in the postseason. We also ask Joe about Shohei Ohtani's lil postseason rut that isn't hurting his team much. Hosts: Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun Go to ...

Instant analysis from AJ, Kratz and Braun after NLCS Game 3. The Dodgers are a force right now and we dissect how it’s all clicking at the right time. Why are the Brewers so obsessed with openers? Go to MeUndies.com/foul and enter promo code foul for up to 50% off!  A spirited discussion in here about the state of the series and vastly different strategies from Milwaukee and LA. Hosts:...

Marathon Man AJ is back from calling the ALDS. (top of show) What was it like to be part of that epic Game 5 broadcast? (3:19) Shohei Ohtani is trying something different to snap out of his slump. Does this even matter for the Brewers-Dodgers series? Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! (15:11) FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal checks in with...

Broadcaster (and former A’s pitcher) Dallas Braden talks up the starting pitchers turning up the playoff HEAT! Braden gives his keys for the Brewers to counteract LA’s immaculate pitching, and how the Mariners can continue to exploit Toronto’s shortcomings. How important is playing catcher to Cal Raleigh’s MVP case? Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to g...

It’s the Grandyman! Longtime Big Leaguer and and current TBS commentator Curtis Granderson gives us his take on the NLCS, how Albert Pujols will do as a manager and if Anthony Volpe will be better after shoulder surgery. Go to MeUndies.com/foul and enter promo code foul for up to 50% off!  (26:19) Anthony Volpe underwent shoulder surgery this week. Is the injury to blame for Volpe's roc...

Name last team to win a best-of-seven series after losing the first 2 games at home. (Top of show) What SB says is in fact true! (2:40) Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a complete game GEM leading the Dodgers to a 2-0 lead in Milwaukee. Is that fantastic (and expensive) LA pitching staff too much for the top regular-season team to make a comeback? Go to MeUndies.com/foul and enter promo code foul for up...

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo dive into Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s complete game shutout that put the Los Angeles Dodgers in NLCS command. (Top of show) (7:18) The hosts discuss why home field advantage hasn’t mattered at all so far.  Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to  ArenaClub.com/FOUL  and use code  FOUL (9:13) Grillin' Ken answers your que...

Mariners hurler George Kirby is starting ALCS Game 3, posing an obstacle for the Blue Jays to overcome their 2-0 series deficit. We delve into what to expect in this matchup. (Top) (11:29) Umpire Doug Eddings missed 24 calls in ALCS Game 2. Why was he behind the plate?  Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! (18:28) In non-playoff news, F...

Starting pitching is SO back. The Dodgers take both games on the road against the Brewers and bring their 2-0 series lead back to LA. Let’s talk out what happened in Game 2 and spin it forward to NLCS Game 3. Can the Brewers make this a series? Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide, plus an extra 20%...

Blake Snell stole the spotlight in NLCS Game 1. We break down last night's game, including how so much went wrong on an INSANE double play! (Top of show) Go to MeUndies.com/foul and enter promo code foul for up to 50% off!   (22:10) Brewers manager Pat Murphy leads in his own way. Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide, plus an extra 20% off select favorites and more limited-time...

Tiger Territory host Cody Stavenhagen evaluates Detroit’s season and answers whether they will truly try to keep Tarik Skubal. He also reacts to POBO Scott Harris’ comments about the trade deadline and reveals what the Tigers need to fix after their ALDS loss. Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide, plus an extra 20% off select favorites and more limited-time deals during their...

Will Kyle Tucker re-sign with Chicago? North Side Territory co-host Sahadev Sharma gauges the Cubs' season and why they fell in the NLDS. He also ponders whether Chicago should’ve pursued more pitching at the trade deadline and if PCA needs to adjust his plate approach. Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide, plus an extra 20% off select favorites and more limited-time deals during th...

Does Seattle have the best team in baseball? We instantly react to their ALCS Game 2 victory in Toronto. As they head back home, how well-positioned are the M’s for their first World Series appearance in franchise history? Hosts: Kevin Pillar, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off site...

Is a manager job not sexy anymore? There are SO many openings. (1:39) BREAKING NEWS: Mike Shildt retires after two seasons as Padres manager. Kevin Acee from the San Diego Union-Tribune joins to elaborate on Shildt’s sudden exit. Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! (14:25) In more managerial news, Rob Thomson returns to the Phillies,...

Alanna Rizzo hosts and welcomes ESPN’s  Jesse Rogers  to dig into the bombshell: Padres manager Mike Shildt is retiring from the role. (Top of show) (3:41) Rizzo and Rogers react to the Mariners winning ALCS Game 1 last night in Toronto and debate how the Blue Jays can level the series tonight.  Go to  OmahaSteaks.com  to get 50% off sitewide, plus an extra 20% off s...

What went wrong with the 2025 Mets? Who is to blame? Former Mets Hitting Coach and 6x Gold Glover lays out his love for the team’s ownership, and how the team’s streaky nature contributed to a disaster finish. He also highlights why this year’s team was unfit for a pitching dominant era and comments on the best way to utilize Juan Soto going forward. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kr...

Erik Kratz and Scott Braun bring instant thoughts on what went down in ALCS Game 1. Brilliant Seattle pitching, Jorge Polanco clutchness, and the season of Cal Raleigh continues. We spin it forward to Game 2 with an injury update on Nathan Lukes and breaking news during the show that the Mariners will throw Logan Gilbert on the mound in Toronto against rookie hotshot Trey Yesavage. Foul Territory...

Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman reveals how the club celebrated and prepared for the ALCS. He also analyzes Aaron Judge’s crazy home run last round and former teammate Orion Kerkering’s costly error. Jeff also explains what he’s seen from Vlad Jr. and how happy he is that he didn’t end up in Baltimore. Hosts: Kevin Pillar, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Foul Territory Presented by F...

What happened and what's next for the Phillies--was that the last dance? WIP radio host Jack Fritz joins FT to chat defeated Phils. (13:23) Friday news dumper: Jose Iglesias was handed a one-game suspension, and Xander Bogaerts got fined for an altercation with the umpires after NL Wild Card Game 3. How can MLB prevent this from happening again? (21:39) Why are the Blue Jays the team you should be...

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo break down a wild finish in Los Angeles as the Dodgers advance to the NLCS after an 11th-inning walk-off over the Phillies. (Top of show) (4:48) They discuss how the Phillies’ stars — Bryce Harper, Trea Turner, and Kyle Schwarber — struggled throughout the series while the Dodgers supporting cast stepped up when it mattered most.  (5:59) The ho...

Postseason bracket update! And another announcement about our next postgame show, which is happening on Sunday night. (1:07) What an insane ending in the Phillies-Dodgers game. KP gives his instant reaction to Kerkering’s error, and we analyze aspects of the series for both side.  Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com (14:21) We applaud Ori...

What trends are emerging this postseason on the pitching side that stand out from prior years and are hitters swinging earlier in counts than usual?  Then we feature the Mariners in our oh so popular "pick your poison" series. Hosts: Trevor May, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Toronto Star baseball columnist Mike Wilner takes us through the ups and downs of Toronto's season. He also describes how the Yankees’ mindset heading into the series added to their downfall and the media’s role in this process. Looking forward, Wilner comments on the state of the arms and what the Jays can do with a partial Bo Bichette return. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott B...