Foul Territory

What was that ending in LA?!?! Instant reaction right here to an instant classic Game 4 that ended in horror for the Phillies and another NLCS appearance for the Dodgers.  Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com So many questions to answer: Why did Orion Kerkering freeze? What happened to the Phillies stars and will their be massive offseason turno...

Check out our Phillies-Dodgers postgame show on YouTube tonight! (Top of show) We talk about the quirky game schedule for these NLDS Game 4's. (8:42) We have an injury update on Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi. (9:37) Despite the metrics and Aaron Judge pulling his weight, the Yankees lost. What were they missing? Kratz says the Jays out baseball’d them. (23:54) There is something magical abo...

Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy joined us before his team fell in Game 3 to Philly. The conversation is a must-listen for young ballplayers, coaches, parents, etc. We dive deep into the wheel play execution that was a key to their Game 2 win. Plus, Max shares his admiration for Shohei’s pitching performance in Game 1, and his mindset heading into Game 3 against Aaron Nola. Hosts: Trevor May,...

Trevor May and Scott Braun deliver instant thoughts on the Tigers busting open in Game 4 with a big offensive performance to force a do-or-die Game 5 in the ALDS. After looking at how the Tigers cracked the code on offense, we shift to the next matchup in Seattle and how the Mariners should set their pitching plan against Tarik Skubal. Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free tri...

FOUR elimination games! We welcome in FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal (top of show) for a Blue Jays-Yankees Game 4 preview. (11:06) It’s Quinn Priester and Jameson Taillon facing off in a MUST-WIN game for the Cubs. (12:29) The Astros will retain GM Dana Brown and Manager Joe Espada for the 2026 season. (14:11) Don’t forget about the 4th annual Playmakers Classic on February 8th in Dow...

Dodgers broadcaster (and former MLB player) Jerry Hairston Jr. addresses the bullpen moves by LA, including Roki Sasaki’s emergence as closer. Jerry also covers the Hernandez bros impact, Will Smith's rehab journey, THE wheel play and looks ahead at the rest of the series. Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at F...

After dropping the first two games in the NLDS, is there any hope for the Cubs? North Side Territory host and The Athletic Cubs reporter Patrick Mooney takes us through the series and what's next. How does this series impact the Cubs-Brewers rivalry and is there too much of a pitching gap for this to turn into a tighter series? Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Foul Territory Presented...

Toddfather did play-by-play for a postseason game...for a few seconds. (top of show) He tell us the story. (2:24) SOS Yankees! The Blue Jays are CRUSHING the ALDS. Will they close it out and will Aaron Judge's legacy be missing a notch if he doesn't win? Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com (17:06) Phillies fans were booing during Jhoan Duran's entra...

Ken Rosenthal dissects the state of the Division Series after the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers surge towards a NLCS matchup like it’s 2018. (Top of show) (6:39) Ken previews tonight’s Toronto Blue Jays - New York Yankees ALDS Game 3 with New York facing elimination.  Go to  Superpower.com  to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live...

Is pitch tipping the new paranoia taking over the game? The Athletic Sr. writer (and pitching analytics expert) Eno Sarris chimes in and also drops insight on an increasing pitch arsenal trend among postseason starters. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (18:58) So, you’re in a fanbase on the outside looking in. We kick up a new...

Former Toronto "Superman" Kevin Pillar is covering the Blue Jays-Yankees series on-site and delivers the goods on what he's been witnessing. He tells us how the Toronto culture has significantly changed. Plus, he got to throw out the first pitch of Game 2. Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXOne.com Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Go to Superp...

How did the Brewers rack up runs again to beat the Cubs? We have instant reaction on what went down in Game 2 and prep for Game 3. Go to Superpower.com to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod Then it’s a review of that late surge that fell short for the Phillies and put the Dodgers up 2-0 heading back to LA. Can the...

That whole bye week stale bats convo seems dead now. (Top of show) We had plenty of evidence from the weekend.  (2:47) The Mariners even their series with Detroit and we have boots on the ground with AJ breaking down what’s really happening.  Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXOne.com (14:50) Kurt Suzuki & Nick Hundley are in the mix fo...

The great Mannywood arrives on FT to hype his favorite team to root for. He talks about a recent conversation he had to try and land a coaching gig and we went all over the map with questions about his playing days. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Good time to remind you that we have a loaded FT YouTube channel , featuring many postgame shows after postseason matchups. See omnystudio...

Angels bench coach and former MLB infielder Ryan Goins recaps his coaching journey, including working with Ron Washington and the player-to-coach transition. He also shares his experience working with Zach Neto and how the Angels can reduce their strikeout numbers. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Sc...

Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks scouts divisional foes in the Yankees-Blue Jays series and we dive into other postseason strategy topics. Pete also confirms his new pitch and why he blew a kiss towards the Orioles dugout. Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Have you seen the new FoulTerritoryShop.com ??? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How nasty was Yankees rookie Cam Schlittler? Rob Friedman aka Pitching Ninja drops thoughts on the elite arm talent in the Division Series matchups, including Shohei Ohtani's pitching debut and Roki Sasaki's reemergence. We also get into the fatigue for relief pitchers in the modern postseason format and if you can win without serious swing-and-miss talent on the mound. Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik K...

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal examines the Dodgers' bullpen in their upcoming series, including whether Roki Sasaki could close. He also talks about how the Toronto bats match up against the Yankees' pitching. Ken finishes with thoughts on Alex Cora's unusual managing performance in Boston's elimination game loss. Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun It's here. It's real. It's loaded wit...

Cam Schlittler dominated his hometown Red Sox. Is he an ace? The guys discuss the starpower in the upcoming Yankees-Blue Jays ALDS. (Top of show) (15:41) Buck Martinez said it with his chest last month: he doesn't think the Yankees are a good team.  (18:25) The Padres were LIVID with home plate umpire D.J. Reyburn postgame, but the guys say the ugly dugout confrontation went too far. Get 20%...

How is M's starting pitcher Logan Gilbert striking out more dudes than ever this season? We get some good time with one of the key cogs of the Seattle rotation. He walks us through his bye week, states Cal Raleigh's MVP case, answers an interesting Ichiro question and evaluates new teammate additions from the trade deadline. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Baseball the way it should...

Milwaukee starting pitching Quinn Priester reveals his favorite childhood ballclub and explains how he's preparing for the postseason. Priester also took us through his journey to this point, his ridiculous winning run with the Brew Crew and his relationship with tablets for prep. Hosts: AJ, EK, SB Catch these conversations sooner on the FT Youtube Channel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

What a day for postseason baseball: three game 3's! Stop by and watch our Postgame show of Tigers-Guardians after it's done. (top of show) (2:18) We preview the NLDS between the Phillies and the Dodgers. Do the Phils have the arm talent to match up with the Dodgers? (12:27) Did the White Sox have the dream rotation? (13:55) Padres reliever Mason Miller is nasty. (16:08) Both the Red Sox and Yankee...

Brian Snitker will not return to his manager gig with the Braves manager but will remain with the team in an advisory role. Beyond a new manager now, what do the Braves need to do for 2026 in order to get back to the postseason? Bill Schmidt is out as Rockies GM. Colorado needs to do something bold. (11:44) It appears Albert Pujols is in line to become the Angels manager. Can the former superstar...

The Padres stay alive at Wrigley! Let's recap Game 2 decisions and standouts. Then we hit the Cleveland Guardians forcing a Game 3 against the Tigers. Host: AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun Follow the FT Network on social media for more postgame show coverage during the postseason! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There was a lot to dissect in Game 1 of Red Sox-Yankees. We discuss that "historic" 9th inning and lineup decisions. (top of show) (13:44) Masataka Yoshida comes up with the big hit for the Red Sox. Remember who signed him? (15:22) Do the Reds have a chance to take down the Dodgers? (20:56) LA Times beat writer Jack Harris joins us to talk Shohei Ohtani setting the tone, how to attack the LA offen...