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Has any pitcher in baseball been better than Zack Wheeler the past five seasons? But what makes Wheeler tick? The Phillies Show learned a little more about Wheeler’s preparation, his demeanor on the mound and more in a recent conversation in Clearwater, Florida. Subscribe to The Phillies Show and follow them on social media. TPS is hosted by former Philly GM Ruben Amaro Jr. and reporters Todd Zole...

Ken Rosenthal lists his 5 most improved teams heading into 2025 (non-Dodgers/New York division) - props to the D'Backs, Reds, Rangers, Royals & Red Sox. (Top of Show) (9:57) Inside Dish explores Anthony Rizzo's determination to play in 2025. The veteran first baseman is thinking big picture about what kind of deal he'd sign. (16:25) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including most surprising fr...

Juan Soto homers in his Mets debut in front of a packed crowd while Alex Bregman goes off in his Red Sox debut. (3:15) (5:42) Shohei Ohtani’s rehab from elbow surgery continues trending in the right direction.   Go to GreenChef.com/territoryfree and use code territoryfree to get started with FREE salad for 2 months plus 50% off your first box. (10:24) The Mets announced that Sean Manaea will be th...

Dodgers Territory host Alanna Rizzo joins FT to break down the juiciest storylines surrounding the defending World Series champs. LA enters the season as the heavy World Series favorite but what could stand in the way of a repeat? Alanna discusses the biggest threat to back-to-back titles, why stars continue to view the Dodgers as a destination franchise beyond just the money and how the team will...

Baseball America's JJ Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun size up the top prospects for each team in the National League East. First up, they discuss Mets #1 prospect Jett Williams utility position-wise and predict when he could impact the big league club. (Top of show) (9:49) The hosts dish on Marlins top farm arm Thomas White and discuss others in Miami's farm system that could lead the big lea...

Sports media reporter Andrew Marchand weighs in on the big break up news between Major League Baseball and ESPN, concluding their 35-year media rights partnership after this season. Who is to blame? What is next for Sunday Night Baseball, Home Run Derby and other valuable assets? Hosts: Scott Braun, Erik Kratz Foul Territory : Baseball the way it should be covered See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Cardinal Territory host & The Athletic reporter Katie Woo delivers answers to our questions about the 2025 Cards. Is it awkward now for Nolan Arenado? How will Masyn Winn take the next step to becoming an elite SS? Is it time for a full youth movement in St. Louis? Katie also discusses whether the Cardinals will decide to move on from some veteran pitching options. Hosts: Erik Kratz, A.J. Pierzyns...

How will the first run for Juan Soto go in Queens? We ask Mets'd Up (part of the FT network) host Marc Luino about the shiny new bat in the lineup and then get to the rest of the major storylines to hit with the Mets. Can this year's version of the starting rotation breakout? Is this a championship bullpen? Will Pete Alonso be on a revenge tour? Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun See omn...

New Detroit reliever Tommy Kahnle tells us how he ended up with the Tigers and what happened to the Yankees? Also covered: Marcus Stroman's struggle, Bregman choosing Boston and the emergence of Tommy's slider?! Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun Follow FT See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Top 2025 storylines for the Rays include their ballpark move, Junior Caminero's rise, Shane McClanahan's return and a gauntlet division. Former Tampa Bay Rays reporter and current Apple TV sideline reporter Tricia Whitaker takes us through the topics, but first we get her thoughts on the Yankees ditching their facial hair policy and the birth of the ABS challenge system in MLB spring training acti...

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal checks in with the latest on the Pirates signing Andrew Heaney, the Yankees ending their facial hairless enforcement, the launch of the ABS challenge system, Justin Verlander wanting to pitch until he's 45 and the free agent starters holding out for a better price. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/foul and use code foul. Ho...

Games are underway and we have our first ball/strike challenge! There's plenty of time to iron out the process. (Top of Show) (11:08) Fortunately, Bobby Miller is okay after a comebacker yesterday. Is there anything to do to protect pitchers? Visit MINTMOBILE.com/Territory to shop premium wireless plans starting at 15 bucks a month. (22:05) By Hal Steinbrenner's decree, the Yankees "un-American" f...

Let's hit storylines for this San Diego club with former closer Heath Bell. Heath explains how the ownership legal battle has impacted the Padres this offseason. How will the Pads navigate the monstrous NL West? Support the mission at FoulTerritoryShop.com . That mission is...baseball the way it should be covered. What can Jackson Merrill do to avoid the sophomore slump? As a former closer, Heath...

4-time Manager of the Year award winner Buck Showalter chats about the Rafael Devers drama with the Red Sox and Marcus Stroman's starter-only demand to the Yankees. (16:47) Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/foul and use code foul . (17:48) How did Buck evaluate players when he was a skipper? He details his philosophy of managing during Spring Training, con...

Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss how the Toronto Blue Jays botched the Vladimir Guerrero Jr. saga. (5:30) (Top of show) Plus, seeing both sides to Boston Red Sox infielder Rafael Devers insistence on staying at third base. (12:09) The hosts also discuss what to watch for as the ABS challenge system testing begins.  (15:25) Alanna & Ken take your live Grillin’ Ken questio...

Was the Aaron Boone extension long enough and how might his Yankees deal affect the talks between Dave Roberts and the Dodgers? (4:47) Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/foul and use code foul. (16:08) Our first ever FT Power Rankings Top 10! Pick apart the lists in the Apple reviews section but leave a nice rating please :) (28:05) The A's should DEF get t...

Can the Phillies figure out why their bats wilted in October? (00:52) We dive into the issue as we preview the team's top storylines entering the 2025 campaign. (4:20) Top pitching prospect Andrew Painter lurking (8:05) Alec Bohm's back after trade rumors (10:10) Outfield upgrades good enough? Hosts: SB, EK, AJ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did the Jays fumble the Vlad Guerrero Jr. situation? We ask FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal, who also shares thoughts on the ABS challenge system being implemented in some spring training games. Ken explains how the Brewers continue to achieve success without spending much. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/foul and use code foul . Will Cubs manager Cr...

Hammer Territory host Scott Coleman joins FT to break down the key questions surrounding the 2025 Braves. How cautious will Atlanta be with Ronald Acuña Jr.’s return from knee surgery?  Can Chris Sale repeat his 2024 resurgence and remain a top-of-the-rotation weapon? The Braves had a relatively quiet offseason—will they regret not upgrading at shortstop?  Coleman shares his insight into how the t...

MLB is rolling out the strike zone challenge system this spring—but could it come at the cost of a fan-favorite part of the broadcast? (Top of Show) For 30% off your order, head to Orgain.com/FOUL30 and use code FOUL30. (14:37) Cardinals manager Oli Marmol joined Cardinal Territory and discussed the awkward Nolan Arenado situation. What’s next for St. Louis? (23:21) Plus, the Crew reacts to Dodger...

The Injury Expert Will Carroll explains how the Dodgers are slow playing Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound from a second elbow surgery. Who gets back to 100% first: Ohtani on the mound or Ronald Acuña Jr? Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/foul and use code foul. What is the prognosis for someone like Anthony Rendon coming back from hip surgery? Will disc...

How are the Astros going to attempt to replace Kyle Tucker? The Athletic reporter and Crush City Territory host Chandler Rome goes through the storylines surrounding the 2025 Astros. What kind of production can Isaac Paredes expect in Houston? What does Christian Walker bring to the table at first base? Chandler breaks down Framber Valdez and his impending free agency.  Where do the Astros stack u...

Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith covers the failed Vladdy Jr. extension talks and then we hit season storylines. Did the quotes after negotiations get personal between team prez Mark Shapiro and Vladdy? Ben discusses the additions of Anthony Santander, Max Scherzer and Andres Gimenez.  Is a bounceback for Bo Bichette on the horizon? Ben analyzes whether Jeff Hoffman can be the everyday closer.  Hos...

No Alex Bregman for the Cubs but they land Justin Turner. (2:39) How will he fit in with the current roster construction? (10:33) We seem to have some conflicting quotes with Vladdy Jr. and the Blue Jays on how close they got on an extension agreement. (17:59) The Red Sox signed Adam Ottavino and also have a confusing documentary release date. (20:43) Geraldo Perdomo and the D'Backs agreed to a fo...

Ken Rosenthal reacts to Rafael Devers standing his ground on playing third base and explains why the best fit for Alex Bregman in Boston is at third. (Top of Show)  (4:06) Ken also looks at the looming extensions for last year's World Series managers: Dave Roberts and Aaron Boone.  (7:25) Ken expands on a piece from his weekend notes column explaining why the Angels didn't take out insurance on An...