Foul Territory

New White Sox manager Will Venable joins FT to discuss his first spring training as a skipper. What message did he deliver in his first clubhouse speech and which players are standing out on the field? (10:08) 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! (11:10) Veteran starting pitcher Martín Pérez tells us why he’s optimistic abou...

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo are live from Camelback Ranch to discuss Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. being set on $500 million in present-day value. (Top of Show) (7:29) The hosts debate why the New York Yankees are reluctant to sign free agent arms to backfill their decimated pitching staff.  Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use...

The Tampa Bay Rays have officially scrapped their St. Petersburg stadium plans—does this mean a sale or relocation is inevitable? Why have Florida-based teams struggled so much with attendance? 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! (16:17) Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno tells FT about the shock when he was traded from To...

Future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw joins FT to talk about his upcoming return to the mound with the Dodgers later this season. (3:05) Clayton talks about the sacrifices made by Mookie Betts to win. (6:36) Kershaw talks LA pitching. (7:44) 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! (8:46) The game is global. (9:57) Doc Roberts ex...

How much Jacob deGrom should we expect this season? We ask Rangers manager Bruce Bochy, who looks back at what went wrong last year and covers expectations for the 2025 club. Bochy also dives into his former player, Buster Posey, becoming a front office executive. 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! (15:17) Texas masher Jak...

The Yankees are dealing with ramifications of losing Gerrit Cole for the season. (3:54) We react to their Opening Day conundrum and luxury tax avoidance. (10:45) FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal details what he has learned about the gap between Vladdy Jr. and the Blue Jays. Ken also covers the comments from Brian Cashman about those darn luxury tax hardships and Ken tells us about his convo with Mo...

Diamondbacks General Manager Mike Hazen swings by to cover an exciting offseason for his team, including the Corbin Burnes pursuit. (7:21) How does Hazen feel about Christian Walker landing a big deal with Houston? (11:54) How about those Dodgers? 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! (13:58) Trey Mancini is in camp on a mino...

World Series MVP Freddie Freeman doubles down on loving his decision to join the Dodgers and how his clubs's superstar selflessness stands out. Also, how about that walkoff grand slam? Freddie details a wild Dodgers offseason, including what it was like to be at the Roki Sasaki recruiting dinner. Then it's Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes covering Shohei’s unique rehab, the upcoming Tokyo Series and how t...

Dave Roberts got paid AND we discuss his comments on the FT Network last night. (top of show) (14:43) The Sacramento A's sold uniform patches to...Las Vegas? 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) What do the Yankees do now that the Gerrit Cole TJ news is official? (25:28) Christian Yelich looks back. How do the Brewer...

Dodgers Territory hosts Alanna Rizzo and Clint Pasillas are joined by two-time World Series Champion Manager Dave Roberts to break down the key moments of the 2024 postseason in the team’s run to victory. (1:28) Dave Roberts shares what it meant to finally “get over the hump” in the NLDS vs the Padres.  Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your c...

Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm responds to how he handles the trade rumors that were swirling around him this offseason. (1:50) (7:30) What is Bohm working on this spring? (8:54) Alec breaks down what it will take for the Phillies to get over the hump.  (13:51) Legendary Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins swing by the FT set. (21:00) Can this current group of Phillies win it all and how will the c...

Gerrit Cole might be headed to the shelf with Tommy John surgery. How will the Yankees handle the loss? (Top of show) (10:15) Giancarlo Stanton's bat caused his latest injury. WTF? (19:24) How much does the George Kirby shoulder injury bite the Mariners? (28:03) Will the Orioles seek additional pitching help with their bad news on some valuable arms? (30:16) Juan Soto addresses rumors concerning h...

Ken Rosenthal reacts to the developing story that Gerrit Cole might be headed for Tommy John surgery. Giancarlo Stanton is another headline to the alarming Yankees injury bug. (Top of Show) (2:01) Other injuries to watch include serious ones (George Kirby, Francisco Alvarez and Grayson Rodriguez) and seemingly minor setbacks (Jurickson Profar and Shohei Ohtani). (6:49) Props to Lawrence Butler ear...

Rays President of Baseball Operations Erik Neander updates us on the 2025 Rays, ballin' on a budget, ballpark swapping, Yandy Diaz clubhouse chemistry comments and rising from intern to front office leader. (22:19) Then it's closer Pete Fairbanks delivering his hilarious take on a bad performance, responding to the Yandy comments and explaining why he's a big deal rep with the MLBPA. (32:09) Tampa...

New Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman reflects on returning to the organization that drafted him ninth overall in 2014.   After multiple teams backed out of a contract this winter due to concerns over his physical, Hoffman explains how he’s using that as motivation. Hoffman also shares how competing against former teammate Bryce Harper in practice helped revive his career. Follow the FT Network of sho...

What did Dave Martinez think about his team's offseason? We ask the Nats skipper about the newbies and the young core.  Davey also weighs in on manager value in terms of salaries and comments on the CJ Abrams situation last year that had him off the Big League club at the end of the season. (18:55) Rookie outfielder Dylan Crews discusses his favorite extra tool, the toughest adjustment from colleg...

Rays skipper Kevin Cash walks us through his expectations for the 2025 club and their potentially stacked starting rotation. How does the lineup look and will it look even better in a hitter-friendly park as their new home? (10:20) Brandon Lowe wants to be a Ray for life but was he concerned about trade rumors? Lowe also dishes on how the bats are prepping for their temporary home at the Yankees s...

What’s the plan for Jose Altuve moving from second base to left field? Astros manager Joe Espada chimes in and shares his excitement for new infielders Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker and how the home stadium might impact their swings. He also opens up about handling the Nolan Arenado trade rumors and replacing franchise legends like Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker. Support the mission: Baseball t...

Vladdy Jr. was very open about his contract extension talks that came up empty with the Blue Jays. (top of show) We unravel who won this battle. (15:51) Luis Gil is out for 3+ months. Toddfather weighs in. (17:48) The Dodgers are scaling back/adjusting the rehab for Shohei Ohtani to get back on a mound. Concerning or smart move? Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaCl...

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss midsection injuries to Baltimore Orioles star Gunnar Henderson and Houston Astros infielder Christian Walker. (Top of Show) (3:59) Plus, a look at two veterans signing team-friendly deals this week. The hosts discuss what this means for players still unsigned.  Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL....

Clubhouse favorite Kyle Schwarber is beloved by teammates. What's his secret? (8:11) Is Schwarber still going to be leadoff and if so, how many stolen bags? (12:00) That Cubs run ended fast and Kyle was surprised how they broke up the band. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL. (21:47) All-Star reliever Matt Strahm is here to discuss th...

Justin Turner unloads on the M’s and their ownership not trying to win with a stacked rotation. Tip of the cap for saying what we all think! (3:20) (13:46) Injuries suck: We check on the recent injury news for Gunnar Henderson and Jordan Walker. (19:11) The push for expansion heading to Portland, Oregon heats up with the latest stadium renderings. Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun Get...

Astros starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti reflects on his rookie season (01:10) and how he’s grown heading into 2025. (05:00) New pitch alert? (07:00) Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL. (08:00) Comps? (14:08) Astros GM Dana Brown gives an inside look at the team’s busy offseason. How tough was it to lose Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman, R...

Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman co-host Hammer Territory and they are joined by James Schiano of Mets'd Up , Foul Territory network's podcast focused on the New York Mets. The show begins with the latest news on the Atlanta Braves, including Chris Sale and Drake Baldwin, before taking a look at what to expect from the Mets in 2025 and how they stack up against the Braves and Philadelphia Phillies....

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal joins us at the top of the show to discuss highlights from his conversation with Bryce Harper about a potential return to the outfield, a contract extension, and his thoughts on Juan Soto's BIG deal.  Ken also unpacks how the Braves’ massive profits contrast with MLB ownership claims of financial struggles. Plus, what’s the latest on Pete Rose’s potential reinstatem...