Foul Territory

Kody Clemens had that FT magic yesterday and AJ explains why he painfully watches the White Sox more than the Twins. (Top of Show) (4:16) The D’backs suffered a brutal loss to Pittsburgh. Are they OK? Go to https:// SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to get 50% off your first order. (14:15) Bryce Harper was hit by a Spencer Strider pitch. Is he OK? (16:57) Orlando Arcia is linking up with the...

TB Times writer Marc Topkin explains what is going right for the Rays recently. Can it last? Topkin has the download on the Rays temporary home at Steinbrenner Field while the Trop is being repaired. Hosts: Jason Kipnis, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to get 50% off your first order. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal unpacks the Red Sox sinking state, having lost Alex Bregman for the foreseeable future. (Top of Show) (3:25) The Rays 6-game home winning streak is powered by timely hitting and a dominant bullpen. Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to get 50% off your first order. (6:25) Ken highlights big weekend performances from Seiya Suzuki, Tarik Skubal and Oneil...

What is the plan for Boston's infield without Alex Bregman? MassLive.com beat writer Chris Cotillo breaks down the debut week for highly rated prospect Marcelo Mayer. How urgent is the vibe in Boston right now? Why are they waiting to bring up Roman Anthony? Hosts: Jason Kipnis, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $6 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with Harry’s. See omnystu...

Ronald Acuña Jr. is back with a BANG! Also Braves manager Brian Snitker is pissed at his home field conditions. (Top of show) Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to get 50% off your first order. (9:05) Tarik Skubal tossed a unique Maddux gem, the Angels signed Chris Taylor and Pete Crow-Armstrong is the MVP frontrunner. Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $6 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave...

Trevor May gets you caught up on long weekend happenings, including a record homer from Pirates basher Oneil Cruz, Cubs & Cardinals W’s, Ronald Acuña Jr. with a loud return, Shohei Ohtani’s next pitching rehab step and former Big Leaguer Darin Ruf suing the Reds. Check out more from Trevor on his Mayday! podcast HERE ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What pitcher right now would you want to start Game 1 of the World Series for your team. We kick around a mini rankings. (5:15) Seattle starting pitcher Logan Evans tells us how the organization unlocked his potential. We also dip back to the NIL scene as Logan talks about being one of the first classes of players to enter the transfer portal.  Logan also discusses the personalities in the M’s clu...

Recent NL Player of the Week Will Benson breaks down this season for him, which started in the minor leagues. Will gives his take on Dalton Rushing having to adjust to not playing daily in MLB with the Dodgers Who does Will like to watch and emulate? Will also explains the difference Tito Francona brings to the Reds.  Hosts: Erik Kratz, A.J. Pierzynski, Scott Braun Get 20% off your first Slab Pack...

Does he go by reliever or closer? We ask SF pitcher Ryan Walker about his status. Ryan covers the importance of variety and deception for arms and gets to Buster Posey’s front office transition. 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 information.

If the Cardinals stay close enough, do they buy big at the trade deadline? We run through a number of clubs with FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal and kick around a different type of GM that could take over for the Pirates if Ben Cherington is fired. (19:26) Former Big Leaguer Darin Ruf is suing the Cincinnati Reds over a career-ending injury at Great American Ballpark. We debate if there's any meri...

Shohei Ohtani is inching closer to joining the Dodgers' pitching staff with the latest positive rehab updates from manager Dave Roberts. Dodgers Territory hosts Alanna Rizzo and Clint Pasillas discuss the latest in the progression of Sho-Time (2:40). Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior joins the show and opens up about the rash of injuries that has the pitching staff running on fumes. (5:50) Prior a...

Cubs assistant GM Jared Banner joins North Side Territory hosts Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney for a conversation about PCA-mania. Banner’s insights are from his time with the Mets, overseeing their farm system when it included Pete Crow-Armstrong, as well as his role in welcoming PCA into the Cubs organization following the Javier Báez trade. Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vF...

How are the Angels on such an absolute heater right now? We ask Orange County Register beat writer Jeff Fletcher about what he's seeing and we also get an update on Mike Trout's recovery. What happens if this turns back around and the Angels miss the playoffs--will they make major changes? Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/hap8idx8 #...

Longtime St. Louis slugger Matt Carpenter tells us about his retirement and an EPIC untold story about former teammate Yadi Molina calling him out. We ask Carp about a potential coaching future and the 3-time All-Star reflects on other standout memories. Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on https://Rhoback.com See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Jose Altuve got the FT bug and smashed it! Should the Braves be careful with Ronald Acuña Jr. on the bases? Also, Orlando Arcia was DFA'd by the Braves and is it Craig Kimbrel's time to shine? (Top of show) Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/hap8idx8 #CashAppPod *Referral Reward Disclaimer: As a Cash App partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. (...

Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the likelihood of a Paul Skenes trade and the implications it has on the Pirates organization. (Top of show) (4:47) Ken breaks down the standouts from The Athletic's All-Quarter Century Team. (8:49) The Phillies are rolling. Download Cash App Today:  https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/hap8idx8  #CashAppPod *Referral Reward Disclaimer: As a Cash...

Crush City Territory host Chandler Rome tells us about the pros and cons of the 2025 Astros. The Athletic reporter hits the Jose Altuve slow start, injury status for Yordan Alvarez and monster Hunter Brown impact. Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.com (16:36) We discuss The Athletic's breakdown of the correlation between the top & bottom spenders in MLB and the wins to show...

Congrats Austin! AJ's son wins states on the field where AJ started his career. (3:49) Streaking! The Padres got SMACKED by the Blue Jays Wednesday night--what has changed since their blazing start? What about the super slumpy A’s and the flying Angels? (12:48) MLB Trivia! Who are the 3 active hitters (min. 3,000 plate appearances) with a .300+ career batting average? (14:20) The Pirates are on a...

Which young arms with iffy basic stats might emerge as stars? The Athletic ’s Eno Sarris discusses his new article on young pitching projections. He also covers theories around decreasing bat speed for Juan Soto and the great bat speed debate! Download the HOF app and enter code FOUL to get a 7-day free trial + 50% off your first month at hofbets.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Spencer Strider is back again and 929 The Game’s Grant McAuley reviews Strider’s recent performances and comments to the media. McAuley also explores Atlanta’s future trajectory this season, the keys to their lineup, and what they should do at the trade deadline.  (14:44) Luis Robert Jr. opens up about his struggles and his shrinking trade value. Where have the White Sox gone wrong with fizzling p...

Walker Buehler got feisty at Fenway and on social media against Francisco Lindor and the Mets. Was his ejection legit, or just another example of Ump Show nonsense? (Top of show) New FT merch! Get yours now! (15:40) George Kirby is set to make his return for the Mariners ahead of a crucial series against the Astros. (18:07) We hit the latest news surrounding Paul Skenes trade rumors from Jon Heyma...

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal hits his recent article detailing the margin of error in the automated strike zone system. Then we hit the Boone Bowl! Rangers-Yankees features a famous fam. What’s really going on with Juan Soto in his first season with the New York Mets and is the scrutiny fair? (19:59) New York Post Mets reporter Mike Puma takes over to address the Juan Soto no-show after the Sub...

Jonathan Papelbon covers the first base carousel for the Red Sox, Rafael Devers’ mindset, Alex Cora psyche, Juan Soto’s new world, Jose Alvarado’s suspension and more. (16:33) “This is ridiculous. What are we doing?” Toddfather and Kratz sound off on a new challenge system getting tested in the minor leagues.  (24:50) Trevor May offers a peak at his take on how to read an MLB owner. Use code FOUL...

Epic ump mic usage last night to start the show. (Top of show) (6:30) There’s already growing drama surrounding Juan Soto’s time in Queens. Is it unfair overreaction, or are there real concerns about effort and attitude? Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.com (18:49)  The Dodgers have lost four straight home games for the first time since 2017 (including a sweep by the Angels...

San Diego Padres standout Dylan Cease joins Kyle Glaser on Friar Territory , a Padres show under the FT Network umbrella. Cease discusses how the Padres organization sets pitchers up for success, what makes Ruben Niebla such a unique pitching coach and why the 2025 Padres might be the best team he's played on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.