Foul Territory

Trade Paul Skenes?? It's at least worth a conversation here. Pittsburgh PG beat writer Noah Hiles breaks down what the firing of Derek Shelton means for the future of the Pirates.  What can fans expect from Don Kelly at the helm?  What is stopping them from being an effective org. with a low budget? Who could be on the move for the Pirates at the Trade Deadline? Hosts: Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Sc...

FT Senior Insider Ken drops insight on all sides of the Rafael Devers feud with the Red Sox. Is Alex Cora in a powerful or compromising position in this saga? Ken details the adjustments that Max Fried has made to begin this season. How can the Royals be playing so well yet still missing something? What have the Mariners done to figure things out offensively? Ken covers an alarming issues with the...

How nasty has Max Fried been for the Yankees? WFAN host Keith McPherson chimes in and also covers the ridiculous season for Aaron Judge. Keith also breaks down what the reception for Soto is going to be next weekend in the Bronx. Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life! See omnystudi...

What were some of Rafael Devers' teammates thinking when he was talking about his refusal to play first base? MassLive's Christopher Smith was in the room asking Devers questions and he sets the scene. Smith describes the relationship between Devers and Alex Cora through this feud, along with his complicated history with the media. Is there a power struggle between Cora and Craig Breslow too? Go t...

Tigers reliever Tommy Kahnle just hit 10 years of Big League service time. We hit the highs with him and what he still wants to accomplish. He's also part of a very talented Detroit ballclub, which he didn't know much about before joining. Stick around for the flooding story :) Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.com Hosts: Cam Maybin, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun Get 20% off yo...

The guys cover all angles of Rafael Devers' frustration towards Craig Breslow and the Red Sox front office. (Top of Show) (15:43) Braves promote Luke Williams to The Show and DFA Eddie Rosario. Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life! (18:11) Times are tough in Colorado, and Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland broke down when asked ab...

Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the red-hot Seattle Mariners, winners of 9-straight series. (Top of show) (3:00) Plus, a look at Chicago Cubs reliever Ryan Pressly’s negative trend to start the season. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL . (9:01) Ken spoke with Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts abou...

Marlins rookie Kyle Stowers discusses his breakout season, which has included a walk-off grand slam vs. Mason Miller and the Athletics. Kyle also talks about finally getting a shot to play consistently in the Bigs and trash-talking Grayson Rodriguez when they were teammates. Plus, which statistics does he look at the most, and how has the new Marlins Front Office group helped him develop? Use code...

Breaking News: The Pirates fire manager Derek Shelton. Ken Rosenthal gives us the scoop. (Top of show)  (21:01) Orioles-Mariners trade alert! Luis F. Castillo for cash. (22:43) We explain a controversial replay review call after Alex Cora wasn't having it. Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.com (30:22) Thoughts on Don Kelly now running the Pirates. (33:29) Giants starting pit...

Are hitters getting thrown too many numbers? This deep dive emerges when we bring on Dallas Morning News beat writer Evan Grant to dissect the Bret Boone hiring by the Rangers to be their Hitting Coach.  Later on, we get the lowdown on Evan Carter's comeback and the Rangers letting Leody Taveras get picked up by the Mariners. Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box an...

Is there something going on between Red Sox manager Alex Cora and big money slugger Rafael Devers? We dive in to that situation after hearing a rant from Austin Jackson calling out Tiger fan trolls. Then it's KC Star beat writer Jaylon Thompson covering this hot run for the Royals and notable names making more noise this season. Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.com Hosts: A...

Everyone has a "list" of humans who are not their favorite people. (top of show) We start there with a check on AJ's list. (6:27) The Mariners picked up Leody Taveras. Will he help and how has Seattle turned around their offense? Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life! (13:13) Yordan Alvarez injury update here. (15:47) Juan Sot...

Ryan Helsley to the Phillies? Luis Robert Jr. to the Rangers? Nolan Arenado to the Tigers? Former MLB GM Jim Bowden drops his hopeful trades for the month of May. Plus, is it time for the Baltimore Orioles to move on from Brandon Hyde OR Mike Elias?  Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice fo...

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal breaks down the status of Dodgers sluggers Mookie Betts and Andy Pages. Ken also shares his thoughts on the Rangers’ surprising hire of Bret Boone as hitting coach, Chandler Simpson shining with the Rays, and the continued struggles of Carlos Correa and the Twins. Plus, early trade deadline talk and the dumb decision to hold the draft at the All-Star break. Use code...

Trevor May joins the party today! We start with Braves righty AJ Smith-Shawver flirting with a no-hitter (top of show) and how much of an X-factor he can be for Atlanta. (8:11) Ronald Acuña Jr. takes another step forward in his rehab process. Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.com (14:54) The Rangers hired Bret Boone to be their new hitting coach. (17:32) The Cubs lost Shota...

Cardinals outfielder Victor Scott II joins Katie Woo on Cardinal Territory after a big series against the New York Mets. Victor talks about the differences between season one and season two so far, the importance of establishing a routine, how he has sped up his development process and the dynamic between his fellow outfielders. Cardinal Territory is the official St. Louis Cardinals podcast of the...

Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Rangers shakeup: Jake Burger demoted, OC Donnie Ecker and Leody Taveras out (Top of Show). (3:27) Triston Casas' season is over and the Red Sox need to pivot at first base. (6:47) Ken thinks the Tigers, the AL's hottest team, can sustain their excellence for the long haul. (10:00) Ken has a new favorite player! Chandler Simpson brings a dynamic eleme...

What should expectations be for Ronald Acuña Jr. when he's back? Braves reporter Grant McAuley checks in with thoughts on the looming lineup boost and a state of the pitching staff. Then it's our Ump Show segment recapping viral moments in the world of umpires, including a smoking HOT mic that brought a wholesome respect to the job. Buy or sell your next car today at CarGurus.com and make sure you...

One team is soaring with an attendance spike above the rest this season. (top of show) We hit the latest report from MLB. (3:19) The Rangers made more player moves and fired their Offensive Coordinator to try and wake up the bats. Buy or sell your next car today at CarGurus.com and make sure your big deal is the best deal. (15:34) MassLive.com's Chris Cotillo joins us to discuss the season-ending...

Managing travel for a global baseball powerhouse ain't easy. Scott Akasaki tells us about his longtime job planning the itinerary for the Dodgers, including their historic two-plane approach. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL . Hosts: Kratz, Toddfather, Braun See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a can't-miss conversation with Torii Hunter and if you read these write-ups that I do, you know I don't say this often. AJ knows former teammate Torii Hunter well and he brings out some fascinating stories from their playing days. Also, Torii dives into his potential manager role interest. Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.com BTW, this is Scott. I do these lil write...

It's great that MLB is working on strike zone accuracy with umpires but umm...why didn't they tell anyone about the massive evaluation changes that affect calls? FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal tells us how he broke the story with his colleagues at The Athletic. Then we hit the Jake Burger demotion as part of the story of the sputtering Rangers offense and check on the Dodgers and Braves. Nutrafol...

With the offense rolling through the first month of the season, Cubs hitting coach Dustin Kelly joins North Side Territory hosts Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic for a wide-ranging conversation. Kelly explains the evolution of Pete Crow-Armstrong’s game and the impact since Kyle Tucker’s arrival.  Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.com Plus, the message sent...

If you throw mid-80's in high school, you still can become an MLB ace. Just ask Astros righty Hunter Brown, who tells us about his velo jump and then pitch mix evolution that elevated him to a Cy Young contender. We also ask Brown about MLB's hidden strike zone shrinkage fiasco. (13:55) After Brown, we jump to MLB Fact or Fiction topics, including the NL Best West, Hunter Greene's dominance and Ju...

Former All-Star Jayson Werth has a horse in the Kentucky Derby and he joins FT next to his prized racer named Flying Mohawk. We get some baseball/horse racing comps/contrasts in this convo and then turn to ball talk. Werthquake was not a Mets fan lover. Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.com Jayson also recounts his days as a catcher in the minors and he drops a strong take o...