Foul Territory

MLB shrunk the strike zone and didn't tell players or coaches about it?! We dissect The Athletic's bombshell article about umpires now calling pitches with a tighter buffer zone. (Top of show) (12:53) The Tigers DFA'd Kenta Maeda. Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FOUL . (14:31) Brandon...

Can the Padres finish the job this year and slay the Dodgers? SD Union-Tribune beat writer Kevin Acee tells us about the strong start by the ballclub and we get into Manny Machado's evolution as an everyday leader. Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $6 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with Harry’s. Hosts: Britt Ghiroli, AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rays closer Pete Fairbanks covers what has been working well for the club in recent games. Pete comps the experience of playing at The Trop vs. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa.  What is Pete doing differently between 2024 and 2025? Why do teams pitch to Aaron Judge as regularly as they do? Pete breaks down some of the strategy that goes into pregame meetings for pitchers. Chandler Simpson speed talk i...

Ken Rosenthal and Tricia Whitaker discuss how one game can change a narrative for the Toronto Blue Jays following their comeback against the Boston Red Sox. (Top of show) (2:51) The Texas Rangers are testing GM Chris Young's patience after another "power outage". Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the p...

The Tigers are finally starting to get production out of Javier Baez. (Top of show) Can he continue to build off his solid start? (9:08) The Royals are rolling! Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.com (13:06) Jeff Hoffman is HIM. Other teams missed the boat. (14:34) The Angels really blew it with this travel day disaster and are still paying the price. (17:14) Brewers manager...

Athletics slugger Tyler Soderstrom joins Foul Territory to talk about his breakout start to the 2025 season and what’s clicked for him at the plate. What’s been key to his turnaround after a tough MLB debut? He shares how the team has adjusted to playing in a minor league ballpark in Sacramento. Soderstrom opens up about bouncing between positions — from catcher to first base to left field — and h...

A fresh power rankings top 10 from each host is at your door! Let us know your thoughts in the reviews section of this podcast page and we'll read some replies on the show. Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $6 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with Harry’s. (9:53) The Athletic’s Mitch Bannon explains the lack of margin for error for the Blue Jays’ rotation right now. Mitch breaks down the circus catc...

The Mets are sizzling on offense and the best still might be yet to come. (top of show).  (9:34) We also cover a big blow to their bullpen with the AJ Minter injury.  Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FOUL. (12:10) The Rockies are a hot mess right now. (18:23) The Padres cut Yuli Gurriel...

Mark DeRosa is back to manage Team USA in the World Baseball Classic next year. DeRo spent time on The Phillies Show discussing the Phillies’ meh start and why he isn’t necessarily worried about it. He also talks about trying to recruit Zack Wheeler and Bryce Harper to play for Team USA in next year’s WBC and much more. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FO...

With the Miami Marlins and Los Angeles Dodgers squaring off this week, The Athletic's Andy McCullough dives into his article covering the record payroll difference between the two teams. There's an apparent disconnect between the Marlins organization and their fans. Can they earn the people's trust back? How significant of a concern is it that the Dodgers have an entire pitching staff on the IL? N...

From a sizzling Jung Hoo Lee and the fire Chicago Cubs bats to a slumping Joc Pederson and the lowly Chicago White Sox, we cover the winners and losers through the season's first month. Baltimore Orioles SP Grayson Rodriguez joins us to discuss his rehab progress, the O's tough start to the season, & their position player team meeting. Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s...

We recap the Dodgers' dramatic walk-off win over the Marlins and take a closer look at what Miami needs to do to eventually compete with big-market teams. (top of show) Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $6 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with Harry’s. (13:59) We have a Tyler Glasnow injury update. (15:22) That Mets lineup is LEGIT. Visit https://Homage.com/FoulTerritory and use code FoulTerritory f...

Is this the year the Mariners finally win the AL West? Adam Jude from The Seattle Times makes his FT debut to weigh the pros and cons. How serious is Logan Gilbert’s arm injury? Could this change what the Mariners seek for trade help? Adam explains why Cal Raleigh is the best catcher in baseball and shines a light on dominant reliever Andrés Muñoz, steady J.P. Crawford and a resurgent Dylan Moore....

Nolan Arenado is crushing the ball but the Cardinals are still hovering around mediocrity range -- is a trade looming? Katie Woo from The Athletic and host of Cardinal Territory joins Foul Territory to dive into the latest drama in St. Louis. Lars Nootbaar is having the breakout season the Cardinals have been waiting for, while Jordan Walker’s development has stalled. If the Cardinals do become se...

Baltimore Sun reporter Jacob Calvin Meyer swings by to discuss the interesting offseason decisions by the Orioles front office. Could GM Mike Elias be on the hot seat if May looks like April for this club? We get checkups on slow starts for Adley Rutschman and Jackson Holliday, plus the case of Cedric Mullins as July trade bait intensifies. Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $6 Trial Set. Get an edge on...

Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal discusses Mariners ace Logan Gilbert and Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow each headed to the injured list (Top). (1:59) The Yankees are taking the ball from Devin Williams for now. What's gone wrong with "The Airbender?" Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $6 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with Harry’s. (2:58) Ken unpacks what could have been for the Cubs: nixing a dea...

Weekend catchup! We review Kevin Gausman ejection & dugout slip. (Top of show) Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FOUL. (12:10) The Yankees removed Devin Williams from the closer role. What’s next? (17:08) Let’s talk Roki Sasaki vs bidet-equipped Japanese-style toilets. Go to harrys.com/F...

If money wasn't a factor, which 3 players would you choose to start an MLB club with? The answers were all over the place on this one. Then it's Mariners basher Rowdy Tellez stopping by to tell us about his truck stuck play at 1st base, the Blue Jays beefing with his M's about sign-stealing accusations and Cal Raleigh's additional booty nicknames. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase...

Is it too early in the season to be talking about managers on the hot seat? ESPN’s Tim Kurkjian joins FT to evaluate the top storylines in baseball, including his thoughts on the A’s and Rays playing at MiLB yards. Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Alanna Rizzo Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to get 50% off your first order. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime former MLB pitcher Bartolo Colon talks about life since retirement, the Mets, his famous viral homer and the state of the game.  Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Alanna Rizzo Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to get 50% off your first order. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza talks about the sizzling start for the Mets and his takeaways from year one to year two running the ship. How did the pitching staff get so nasty? What were Mendy’s thoughts on Juan Soto’s Judge-less lineup comments?  Also, Edwin Diaz has maybe the most fascinating diagnosis Mendy has ever experienced in baseball.  Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Alanna Rizzo Go to Hu...

The Rangers are winning but lingering issues on offense remain — Dallas Morning News beat writer Evan Grant explains what’s behind Joc Pederson’s brutal slump and whether a rebound is coming. We dive into Wyatt Langford’s adjustments that sparked his hot start, and whether Josh Smith’s breakout potential is being held back by a utility role. Also in the mix: Jacob deGrom is healthy, but multiple s...

The Mets pitching staff has been a pleasant surprise but is it sustainable? We ask FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal and cover the strong start on offense for the Cubs. Ken breaks down the underrated success of the Yankees’ player development and scouting departments, plus what they might do when Giancarlo Stanton returns from the IL. We also get a look inside  The Athletic ’s recent features on Bob...

Manager Pat Murphy held closed-door meeting after the Brewers loss Thursday. Will that spark a turnaround? (Top of show). (8:11) Brew Crew ace Brandon Woodruff is nearing a Big League return, and Milwaukee needs him to fortify the rotation. Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to get 50% off your first order. (22:19) Rafael Devers is struggling again, and Cam Maybin thinks the Monstars fr...

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss how baseball's best team right now resides in Queens after the Mets 7-0 homestand (Top of show). (6:34) The Cubs are riding high after two thrilling wins over the Dodgers. Chicago has reason for optimism after a grueling early-season schedule.  Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to get 50% off your first order. (10:50) D'backs manager Torey Lovullo...