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Jason Kipnis hosts with us today! Who saw Tyler Soderstrom leading MLB in homers after a few weeks? Let's give love to the A's bopper. (9:10) The Cubs sent down rookie third baseman Matt Shaw. Was it the right call? Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FOUL ! #trueclassicpod (20:27) The Marlins are calling pitches from the dugout in the minor leagues to let their catch...

Does Bryce Harper want Buster Posey's job someday? We kick this pod off with that observation (3:36) and then bring in Buck Showalter for a question about Juan Soto's lineup construction comments. How did Buck fire up his team during a rut? (7:15) We talk to the 4-time Manager of the Year about how managers handle being on the hot seat. Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to...

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal runs us through some managers who could be sitting on a hot seat. (7:42) Which team is tops in baseball right now? Go to StoryWorth.com/FOUL and save $10 on your first purchase! (13:59) Could this latest Kris Bryant injury end his Rockies career? Ken also covers trade chances for Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara and the Cubs humming on offense with the Kyle Tucker add. (...

Trevor May is back in the host seat with the FT crew! We share thoughts at the top on Jackie Robinson Day as we honor #42. (10:09) Worst call of the year? The Giants continue their hot start with a 10-4 win in Philly but a strike call went viral & stole the show.  (16:17) The Mets will be without Jose Siri for a while. Go to StoryWorth.com/FOUL and save $10 on your first purchase! (17:54) The Red...

Dodgers flamethrower Tyler Glasnow talks about weird media times that are always during his routine, life in a Japanese schedule rotation, Ohtani's bullepn sessions, Yamamoto's unique routines and why he likely won't pitch in the next World Baseball Classic. Hosts: Toddfather, AJ, Braun Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutr...

Pirates stud Paul Skenes looks different this year. Marquee Player Development Analyst Lance Brozdowski tells us about the changes and then we dive into the Cubs losing Justin Steele for the rest of the season. (top of show) Lance also covers rookie Matt Shaw and points out some notable pitcher stock jumps. (5:56) Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your...

Last licks for that adidas cleats giveaway! We cover it at the top. (3:05) Cubs workhorse Justin Steele needs season-ending surgery. Can the Cubs be great without him? Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details. (18:19) An Astros fan ripped a ball out of Mike Trout’s hand. Is the reaction afterward send...

Ken Rosenthal sizes up the Chicago Cubs pitching staff after losing Justin Steele for the season. (Top of show) (2:39) The Padres and Giants are the talk of the NL West after big weekends. 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 . (8:13) Ken covers Mike Trout leaping into the stands in Ho...

What exact offers did Lance Lynn receive before deciding to retire AND...could he return for the right price? We hit some memories from his playing days, philosophical thoughts on the sport & Lance runs through some key differences with the variety of organizations he was a part of. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL. Hosts: Erik Krat...

Mayday! host Trevor May brings on Scott Braun to hit four big extensions that went down over the past week: Kristian Campbell's Red Sox deal, Garrett Crochet's contract with Boston, Jackson Merrill's long-term signing with San Diego and that BIG $500mil Vladdy Jr. action. More Mayday! every week on the FT YouTube channel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veteran relief pitcher Adam Ottavino discusses his odd week with the Yankees that included two DFAs and many plane flights. This is a really unique inside look at what it's like for a player late in his career to experience the fight to crack a roster and weigh his next steps. Hosts: AJ, EK, SB Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $3 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with Harry’s. See omnystudio.com/lis...

Is there going to be a crazy number of homers at the Rays temp home at Steinbrenner Field? We talk to Angels pitcher Kyle Hendricks about his recent start there. Was Kyle tipping for most of his Cubs career? Interesting philosophy talk here on that subject and how command can rule all. Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions ap...

What are the early reviews on the A's playing ball in Sacramento? FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal weighs in and then tells us about the next possible frontier for the Blue Jays with Bo Bichette's free agency looming. Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $3 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with Harry’s. Will Shohei Ohtani be able to complete more innings on the mound than Babe Ruth? Get 20% off your fir...

Marcell Ozuna's walk-off blast lifts the Braves late. Spencer Strider spins a rehab start gem, and could return to the momentum-building Braves. (Top of show) Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $3 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with Harry’s. (13:07) The guys take stock in the Orioles early-season struggles and say it's too soon to call out the entire org. (18:01) New segment alert! In "Good, Bad &...

Are we buying this strong start for the Halos? The Athletic's Sam Blum tells us about the state of the Angels, including early breakouts for Kyren Paris and Logan O'Hoppe. Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details. Sam dives into whether Kenley Jansen has a Hall of Fame case and previews an article he'...

Do the Phillies match up well with the Dodgers? The Phillies Show host Jim Salisbury hits the big topics on the Phillies in the first couple weeks of the season. We cover the Jesus Luzardo add, two positive starts for Taijuan Walker, owner John Middleton's genuine approach and why Kyle Schwarber is worth every penny. Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $3 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with Harry’s....

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to more details surfacing in Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s monster extension with the Toronto Blue Jays. (Top of show) BTW: TAP IN to subscribe to the Fair Territory podcast channel. Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details. (8:50) The hosts also dive into the Baltimore...

GIVEAWAY TIME! TAP IN to enter for a chance to win adidas Adizero impact+ florals!  (Top of show) Let's hit that Mariners comeback win over Houston. (8:33) Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details. (12:49) That Vladdy Jr. signing bonus was WOAH! We explain the details. (16:27) Get 20% off your first S...

Was a series victory over the Dodgers a defining series for the Nationals? We talk to Washington Post beat writer Andrew Golden about the state of the franchise, including a check on their top arm and top bat. Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details. Hosts: AJ, EK, SB See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Do the Minnesota Twins need shakeup? The Athletic reporter Dan Hayes tells us about a stale offense, mandatory BP, Jax > Duran and stingy trade talks leading to less activity. Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $3 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with Harry’s. Hosts: AJ, EK, SB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much money did Kyle Tucker just add to his value with this $500mil Vladdy Jr. contract? We ask North Side Territory host (and Cubs reporter) Sahadev Sharma about KT, odds that the Cubs keep him and then we ask about rookie Matt Shaw's early reviews. Hosts: Erik Kratz, Cameron Maybin, Scott Braun FoulTerritoryShop.com to support the mission! Baseball the way it should be covered. See omnystudio...

There were SO many injuries Tuesday and more news popping up Wednesday.  (01:42) We start with the Mariners losing Victor Robles for a while and the Orioles received a timetable for Zach Eflin’s lat strain. Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details. (08:07) Kenley Jansen racked up his 450th save. Hall...

What's that new celebration the Dodgers are doing? (8:42) Dodgers slugger Max Muncy explains what and why. We start with a conversation about his torpedo bat experience. (3:16) Wait, so 162-0 wasn't a thing? (11:12) Max breaks down his matchups against Aaron Nola and who he thinks has the best curveball in the game.  How does Funky Muncy handle the cold weather early in the season?  Hosts: Erik Kr...

We ask FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal about the aftermath of the Vladdy Jr. extension and how it could impact upcoming free agent Kyle Tucker.  (3:22) What about Bo Bichette potentially being next? Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $3 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with Harry’s. (8:04) Ken also hits his thoughts on the Phillies and Giants starting fast.  (9:44) Also, WTF did the Pirates just do w...

The Giants were on fire and Hunter Greene doused that run last night with a gem. Early Cy Young frontrunner alert? (Top of show) (14:10) How has Red Sox second baseman Kristian Campbell impressed with some of his advanced stats early in the year? 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! (18:32) The Orioles might have just lost a...