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Welcome Refuse to Lose Territory to the Foul Territory Network! Our latest show covers the Seattle Mariners. (top of show) (2:51) We've seen a handful of big-time players off to slow starts like Fernando Tatis Jr., Bo Bichette and Cal Raleigh. Who is going to turn it up? (20:00) Looks like spending more money doesn't mean you'll have success, as the Rays currently have the second-best record and t...

The Mets are once again in the spotlight. Was there drama between David Stearns and Pete Alonso? Plus, could they trade Freddy Peralta at the deadline if their miserable starts bleeds longer? (8:57) Friar Territory host Marty Caswell joined FT to tell us how the Padres are winning without much of a lineup spark. Does the club have a new identity? Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun Use our code for 10...

Legendary Braves manager Bobby Cox passed away over the weekend. AJ recaps his time with him in the organization. (2:55) Braves Hall of Famer and former pitching coach Leo Mazzone calls in to discuss the legacy of Bobby Cox and the lasting impact he had on generations of Braves players. The stories are SO good. Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun Go to HelloFresh.com/FT10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals +...

AJ called Mets-Diamondbacks this weekend in Arizona and has the inside word on where both teams are at right now. (top of pod) (6:31) The Giants traded Gold Glove catcher Patrick Bailey to the Guardians. BIG deep dive here on the deal. (25:17) The Reds snapped an eight-game losing streak over the weekend. (26:54) The Braves made a statement, taking the series against the back-to-back World Series...

Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal unpacks the Braves taking 2 of 3 in LA this weekend. They host the Cubs in a 3-game set beginning Tuesday. (Top of show) (2:10) The Brewers swept the Yankees, giving the Rays the AL East top spot.  (7:12) The Mets have the NL’s worst record. History suggests it’s not over yet!  (11:44) Inside Dish digs into Giants executive Buster Posey&rsquo...

Wall Street Journal sports reporter Jared Diamond stopped by FT to unpack the historically high walk rate that is developing under the ABS Challenge System. (9:19) Jared makes the case for the Brewers defying the metrics and shares the story behind his column paying tribute to the late Ted Turner. Hosts: Whit Merrifield, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun For more all-access an unfiltered Brewers content, ch...

Dirt from the Dugout host and ESPN broadcaster Karl Ravech hopped on FT to talk about his new show, whether college baseball could become the new pipeline replacing MiLB and if the MLB Draft should be in Omaha. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Buy two months of BlueChew Gold and get the third for FREE with promo code FOUL at  BlueChew.com See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Baseball America Editor-in-Chief JJ Cooper joins FT to guide us through the fresh Top 100 prospects update and who could be next to get promoted. (16:03) JJ tells us more about the Marlins pitching development, include Robby Snelling's call to the show. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Buy two months of BlueChew Gold and get the third for FREE with promo code FOUL at BlueChew.com See...

He’s one of the best personalities in baseball. Marlins reliever Tyler Phillips joined us on FT to break down prospect Joe Mack's recent call-up to the big leagues and what fans should expect from the young catcher going forward. Phillips also weighed in on calling pitches from the dugout, offered his take on why save numbers are trending down across the league, and pitched a few creative id...

Banning the infield shift didn't bring base hits back into the game. (top of pod) Is it still a success? (13:13) FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal joins for the Inside Scoop and his thoughts on the Yankees calling up Spencer Jones. Ken also hits his column on the Rays feeling at home at the Trop, touched on the Cubs hot streak and the recovery timetable for Tarik Skubal. Hosts: Whit Merrifield, Erik...

It's one of the most anticipated series of the season. We're previewing Braves-Dodgers. (Top of show) (14:01) The Reds couldn't get out of Chicago fast enough. (15:38) Injury news out of Kansas City: Cole Ragans has been diagnosed with VEO and Carlos Estévez is dealing with a rotator cuff strain. (17:20) The Yankees are calling up outfielder Spencer Jones. We break down what to expect from...

How much chaos is Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm experiencing with this lawsuit against his parents? The Athletic's Charlotte Varnes joined FT to break down the legal proceedings and how much it might be impacting his on-field performance. (15:22) Charlotte also digs into the recent turnaround for Philly and what Don Mattingly has been like as manager. (21:43) Scott and AJ go through the latest...

Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo debate which surging team is baseball’s hottest: the Cubs, Rays, Braves or other! (Top of show) (5:22) The hosts look ahead to this weekend’s heavyweight series in LA between the Braves and Dodgers. (7:33) The Astros got hit with a devastating injury to Carlos Correa, which headlines this week’s key setbacks. (12:09) Ken an...

Framber Valdez received a six-game suspension for intentionally throwing at Trevor Story and it was later reduced to five. Was that enough? (Top of show) (3:10) The Rays are turning heads again. How sustainable is this run, and do they have what it takes to compete in a loaded AL East? (18:55) Baseball viewership is on the rise! (20:39) Cubs All-Star pitcher Matthew Boyd is headed for knee su...

Former MLB manager Joe Maddon hopped on FT to share his thoughts on how the Dodgers are managing Shohei Ohtani’s usage in this quest for a Cy Young and another title. Maddon also weighs in on the Framber Valdez-Trevor Story situation, where he'd like to see Mike Trout land, Tony Vitello's adjustment to MLB-level play, and the recent wave of manager firings.\ Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz,...

The Orioles have had a meh start to the season. Birdland Territory host Tim Barbalace tells us what the problem is and talks us through Jordan Westburg’s setback. Buy two months of BlueChew Gold and get the third for FREE with promo code FOUL at BlueChew.com (20:38) Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson drops intel on the benches-clearing incident started up by Framber Valdez and Trevor Sto...

Astros All-Star Carlos Correa is headed for season-ending surgery after tearing a tendon in his left ankle. (top of show) What's next for Houston? (12:20) Benches cleared in the Red Sox-Tigers game after Framber Valdez hit Trevor Story. Was it intentional? (22:54) Injury updates galore: Reds closer Emilio Pagán, Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff, and Blue Jays SPs Max Scherzer, Shane Bieber,...

Pirates hitting coach Matt Hague joins FT to talk about the strong start to the season. He discussed Oneil Cruz's adjustments at the plate, what it's like coaching Konnor Griffin, and how he handles being a hitting coach in today's data era. Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun We have a show dedicated to the Pirates too --> Bucco Territory Buy two months of BlueChew Gold and get the third for FREE...

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal stops by to jump into the Tarik Skubal news. He also discussed Philly's improvement since Don Mattingly took over, some extension thoughts on Drake Baldwin and Sal Stewart, and what the Marlins plan to do with Sandy Alcantara. (19:08) Sox Machine writer James Fegan checks in with FT to talk through the thought of the White Sox being a playoff contender. He also brea...

Check out our newest show Dirt from the Dugout with ESPN’s Karl Ravech and Justin Musil! (3:03) AJ and Kratz share their power rankings after the first month of the season. Can you guess which host has the White Sox in his top 10? (15:51) Randal Grichuk signs with the Southsiders. (17:29) Jonah Heim heads to the A's. Small moves that can have an impact. (20:14) Bryce Eldridge is "feeling sex...

Willson Contreras dropped some viral comments after a rough weekend and Tim Healey of the Boston Globe was in the room for it. Was he taking a shot at Alex Cora and another one at the rookies in the lineup? Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Buy two months of BlueChew Gold and get the third for FREE with promo code FOUL at  BlueChew.com If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for yo...

The Giants are STRUGGLING right now. SF Chronicle senior reporter  Susan Slusser joins FT to analyze the power outage and the rookie callup they're hoping will change that. Want more Giants coverage? Get the latest from Splash Hit Territory ! (15:34) A rough injury roundup: Ronald Acuña Jr. is dealing with a hamstring strain, Ryan Helsley is on the shelf, Ronnie Mauricio fractured...

A tribute to legendary Yankees broadcaster John Sterling. RIP (top of show) (8:03) The Yankees optioned shortstop Anthony Volpe to Triple-A instead of calling him up from his rehab assignment. Also, what's going on in with the Orioles? (23:39) Yankees rookie Elmer Rodriguez had two cousins finish 1-2 in the Kentucky Derby. (25:17) Breaking News: 2x Cy Young dude Tarik Skubal is undergoing surgery...

Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal begins the show remembering the late John Sterling, the longtime Yankees broadcaster. (Top of show) (1:38) Ken begins The Lede discussing how the Orioles and Giants road struggles are fueling their slips away from contention.  (3:32) The Yankees made an obvious choice to option Anthony Volpe to Triple-A. (6:41) There’s a new crop of key names facing inj...

Legendary broadcaster Joe Buck joined Tim and Jeff Kurkjian on Is This A Great Game, Or What? to talk about his enshrinement into Cooperstown, what to expect on ESPN's Jeopardy , and share incredible stories from throughout his baseball career.   Follow the FT Network please :) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.