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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal covers the epic youth infusion with the Mets starting rotation and Kodai Senga being optioned. He also previews some exciting AL series: Blue Jays vs. Yankees and Rangers-Astros. Plus, did the Rays come out of nowhere as a playoff contender?  Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Shopping day? NEW ITEMS at FoulTerritoryShop.com See omnystudio.com/listene...

Will the Mariners get over their annual end-of-season slump? Seattle Times beat writer Ryan Divish hit recent problems with the team, including starters not showing up and Eugenio Suárez’s streakiness. Plus, Ryan divulges Seattle’s biggest threat in the AL Wild Card race.  Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Have you seen the new FoulTerritoryShop.com ? See omnystu...

It’s Frazier Friday! We begin with what pitches Kratz and Todd preferred to hit (Top of show) (4:22) There’s Batgate in Houston! The umpires took Taylor Trammell’s bat after Aaron Boone pointed it out. Is this a nothing sandwich or an illegal bat?  Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FOUL ! #trueclassicpod (14:35) We review the rules for the pit...

Which team poses the biggest threat to LA? We ask Orange County Register Dodgers beat writer Bill Plunkett, who also lays out how much they miss Max Muncy right now. Also covered: potential lineup switches surrounding Will Smith and the outfield shuffle and starting rotation options for October. Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FOUL ! #trueclassicpod Hosts: Scott B...

Let’s kick around the top 10 teams in baseball right now. Which list is your favorite? Then it’s Crush City Territory host (and The Athletic beat writer) Chandler Rome analyzing the Framber Valdez cross-up incident. Who is the leader of the Astros dugout? Rome elaborates on the free agent case for Valdez, the likelihood of Isaac Paredes returning this season. Get 20% off your first Sla...

The AL Wild Card is suddenly wide open for that last spot and the Mariners are sliding into familiar territory. Fair Territory hosts Alanna Rizzo and Ken Rosenthal unpack Seattle’s late-season struggles, what it means for the MVP race between Cal Raleigh and Aaron Judge, and the latest AL East shakeups with Roman Anthony sidelined and the Yankees bullpen collapsing again. Plus, we hand out D...

The Yankees were not fans of balls and strikes being called in Houston. Were their gripes legit? Do umps hold grudges? Also, why is there limited PitchCom devices? (Top of show) Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FOUL ! #trueclassicpod (15:11) The Mets are calling up another young starter. Will Brandon Sproat be the next rookie to make a playoff rotation push? (17:05...

Can the Rangers lineup stay awake and take them to the postseason? Rangers Sports Network analyst Mike Bacsik explores how injuries and a big roster hole are negatively impacting the team. He also touches on the anger issues from pitchers in Houston and Denver. Additionally, Mike reveals how he felt after giving up Barry Bonds’ 756th home run and addresses a rumor spread about that event by...

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal reacts to the cross-up heard around the world and how it could affect soon-to-be free agent Framber Valdez. Ken also addresses the Raffy Devers and Kyle Freeland exchange. Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at  trueclassic.com/FOUL ! #trueclassicpod How bad is Roman Anthony's oblique injury for Boston? How will the BBWA’s Relief Pitcher award...

Does anyone believe that Framber Valdez didn't intentionally cross-up his catcher to hit him? (top of show) What happens moving forward in Houston? (15:46) The Mariners lost last night and are slipping at a bad time. (18:37) The Cubs picked up Carlos Santana and Aaron Civale, plus they sent down Owen Caissie. This isn't service time manipulation, is it? (21:10) Mets rookie Nolan McLean's first fou...

Let's talk strength of schedule down the stretch with  Stephen Nesbitt of the Athletic. He also talked about his article on Roman Anthony and he ranking the six potential expansion cities. Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at  trueclassic.com/FOUL ! #trueclassicpod (18:45) Marc Luino of  Mets'd Up swings by to picks his potential playoff rotation and to remind everyone...

Max Scherzer joined FT and got into why he chose the Blue Jays in the offseason. He also explained why Toronto had a surge, why he won't be following Rob Manfred around in retirement, and how things are with the MLBPA these days. Scherzer covered a comp for Vlad Guerrero Jr.'s special talent, MLB realignment, and his recent legends matchup start against Clayton Kershaw. Hosts: AJ, EK, SB Upgrade y...

The AL East race is heating up as the Blue Jays’ bullpen continues to falter. Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal covers Toronto’s late-game struggles, which have cracked the door open for the Yankees and Red Sox. These episodes drop sooner on the Fair Territory podcast channel ...get after it! The biggest shocker has to be the Rangers coming back to life to be in the thick of the AL Wil...

(02:20) Are there any real playoff races left? It looked like no but now the AL is getting interesting. (09:11) Who wins the AL East? The Yankees and Red Sox have made it close but do they have enough to overtake the Blue Jays? (24:00) The Phillies picked up Walker Buehler. Can Buehler do enough to warrant a postseason roster spot? Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to Aren...

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth joins Friar Territory for an exclusive interview with Kyle Glaser and Heath Bell. He discusses the Padres-Dodgers battle for the NL West, why Manny Machado is misunderstood as a leader, if he misses playing both ways and how good of a pitcher he thinks he could've been. SUBSCRIBE to the Friar Territory podcast!! See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Hall of Famer Greg Maddux talks retirement life, why Tony Gwynn was his toughest target, how his fundamental upbringing influenced his baseball success and how he helps his brother coach the Rangers pitching staff. Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz Scott Braun Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Former Big League starting pitcher Russ Ortiz remembers the 2002 World Series and Dusty Baker giving him the ball from Game 6. He also shares Barry Bonds' stories, including a bat rack brawl and the dynamic between Bonds and Jeff Kent. For 20% off your first purchase, head to FairHarborClothing.com/FOUL and use code FOUL Then Cody Ross joins FT and picks his top rivalries in baseball right now. We...

The Orioles suddenly have one of the best starting pitchers in baseball and he joins FT to tell us about how he found success again. Trevor Rogers covers overcoming struggles and excelling on a losing team. What must change for the Orioles in 2026? Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL See omn...

Longtime MLB catcher Brian McCann shares how Cal Raleigh has impressed him this year. Should McCann, or catchers in general, get more love in Hall of Fame voting? B-Mac also talks about the lost season for the Braves season, the death of the shift and why he thinks elite catchers should be catching more games. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use...

What makes an MVP candidate and could there be any Judge/Ohtani fatigue looming? FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal talks about key factors in the voting process. Ken covers big prospect promotions for the Red Sox and Mets, including the impact it might make in October. Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun For 20% off your first purchase, head to  FairHarborClothing.com/FOUL and use code...

Toddfather and Kratz educate us on Little Leaguers using Big League tech, which could be why the scoring is down. 05:11) 4 SchwarBOMBS kick up the MVP debate and what free agency will look like for Philly's big masher. 15:11) Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez now has two hand issues to battle through. (16:57) Breaking News during FT: The Red Sox release Walker Buehler. Who will pick him up and can he...

Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo unpack the New York Mets sweeping the Philadelphia Phillies at home. (Top of Show) (2:58) If the season ended today, the Los Angeles Dodgers would get the NL's second bye.  Earn points on rent and around your neighborhood, wherever you call home, by going to  https://joinbilt.com/FOUL . (7:01) The Milwaukee Brewers shuffle their pitchin...

Two-time World Series champion Joe Carter joins FT and immediately recites the call from his WS walk-off home run. He also recalls stories about fans telling him where they were during that moment. Carter discusses the 2025 Blue Jays, says he prefers the 1992 celebration, and reminds Drake that he owes him money. Earn points on rent and around your neighborhood, wherever you call home, by going to...

The Mets swept the Phillies and might be back in this NL East race again. (2:50) Are they better than Philly? (12:52) Jameson Taillon is heading back to the Injured List. (14:21) Shohei Ohtani was nasty on the mound with some added arsenal options. (28:09) MLB wants the Bananas involved in All-Star festivities. Their logistics excuse is silly. (29:18) Cora on Anthony (31:18) The Brewers lost Trevo...

2004 champ Kevin Millar joins FT and backs up why he thinks the Red Sox can win it all this year. He also goes in-depth on the Rafael Devers deal aftermath and why he was all-in with the decision. Millar praises Roman Anthony, and explains why he made the right move to grab that early extension money on the table. For 20% off your first purchase, head to FairHarborClothing.com/FOUL and use code FO...