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Foul Territory
Baseball the way it should be covered and exclusive interviews with MLB studs #FTLive hosted by AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Kevin Pillar, Trevor May, Jason Kipnis, Jonathan Papelbon, Scott Braun, insider Ken Rosenthal and PTBNL. The world is our clubhouse.
Episodes
Foul TerritoryBerrios ditched Blue Jays during WS, Mets offering Pete Alonso 3 years? Dodgers win Díaz bid, Orioles & Reds big offers for Schwarber
What happened with the Mets essentially choosing Devin Williams over Edwin Diaz? (6:22) Steven Matz signed a 2-year deal with the Rays. (8:15) We dive into two…
Foul TerritoryKen Rosenthal’s WM report: Trade talks, Phillies sign back Kyle Schwarber, Dodgers land Edwin Diaz
Kyle Schwarber returns to Philly on a monster deal for a DH. Are the Phillies running the same exact squad back? Why did the Pirates even throw an offer out…
Foul TerritoryFT Live @ Winter Meetings: Terry Francona, Oli Marmol, Stephen Vogt
Reds manager Terry Francona gives a live pitch as to why a free agent should join Cincinnati and shares his experience with Elly De La Cruz fighting injury…
Foul TerritoryJim Bowden: Schwarber’s market, Mets/Yankees think BIG + Nats POBO Paul Toboni joins FT
FT Resident GM Jim Bowden reveals the most likely players traded soon and how much both New York teams will do this offseason. Jim also talks about Kyle…
Foul TerritoryJeff Kent joins FT at WM + Cubs next move, Twins keeping stars
Newest member of the Hall of Fame, Jeff Kent, joins FT to reflect on his career, getting the call, why the wait lasted so long, and playing alongside Bonds and…
Foul TerritoryJeff Kent gets in, Pirates meh Schwarber offer, Castellanos open to 1st base, Ketel Marte on the move?
Jeff Kent is a Hall of Famer! We examine the Contemporary Era results and explain why Kent deserved to get in. (07:34) Kyle Schwarber is garnering a lot of…
Foul TerritoryFair Territory: Pirates make offer to Kyle Schwarber, Tigers strategy, Jeff Kent elected to HOF, Bonds & Clemens out for good?
Ken Rosenthal unpacks yesterday’s Baseball Hall of Fame vote that elected Jeff Kent and left Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens on the sidelines. (Top of…
Foul TerritoryBuck Showalter unfiltered: Nimmo-Semien swap q’s, Losing Edwin Díaz in ’23, Don Mattingly’s HOF case
FT resident manager Buck Showalter sizes up where the Mets stand this offseason, the reports on Lindor & McNeil beef, his thoughts on the Nimmo-Semien trade…
Foul TerritoryFormer GM Thad Levine: Winter Meetings thoughts, Conversations w/Framber’s rep, Passive execs problem
Former MLB GM (most recently with Minnesota) Thad Levine takes us inside the Winter Meetings from a front office perspective. We dive into details on where the…
Foul TerritoryNew Astros Assistant PC Ethan Katz joins Crush City Territory
New Astros assistant pitching coach Ethan Katz joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss his new role in Houston, his initial…
Foul TerritoryCubs starter Matthew Boyd announces WBC Team USA decision on FT + Inside his short-rest NLDS decision
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd announced on FT that he will be pitching for Team USA in the 2026 WBC. He tells us about a superstar catcher…
Foul TerritoryKen Rosenthal: Hall of Fame Steroid Era Selig stance + HOF Contemporary Era ballot speculations
Should Bud Selig be in the Hall of Fame? Alex Rodriguez had pointed thoughts, so Ken brings in his perspective on the steroids era issue. (3:00) The HOF…
Foul TerritoryMets offseason to-do list: Keep Pete or Edwin? Chemistry q’s
Mets’d Up host Marc Luino reveals the offseason to-do list for the Mets and answers if he’d rather keep Pete Alonso or Edwin Díaz. He also…
Foul TerritoryKen Rosenthal joins FT: Red Sox-Pirates trade, Blue Jays think big + Judge HOF now, Cubs want Bregman
There’s a new FT lineup combo today. KP and Toddfather collab for the first time! (02:48) The Password is now a Pirate! Boston and Pittsburgh swap 5…
Foul TerritoryFair Territory: Kyle Tucker visits Blue Jays, HOF vote Sunday, Dodgers shopping Teoscar Hernández?
Ken Rosenthal and Scott Braun react to news that free agent slugger Kyle Tucker visited the Blue Jays facility in Dunedin. (Top of show) (4:06) Ken unpacks a…
Foul TerritoryJosh Reddick: Viral Yamamoto comments, 2017 scandal list, Buzzer theory debunked, Astros to-do list
Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins FT to offer some new details about the 2017 sign-stealing scandal. Plus, he addresses the Jose Altuve buzzer…
Foul TerritoryDodgers dealing Teo? Rays ink Cedric Mullins, Kyle Tucker’s Blue Jays trip, Emilio Pagán back with Reds
We’re taking over Orlando next week at the Winter Meetings! (2:14) The Rays sign up Cedric Mullins. Where do they stand in the AL East? (9:40) We react…
Foul TerritoryPirates offseason to-do list: Trade Keller? Will they actually spend?
Are the Pirates really big game shopping? Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reporter and Bucco Territory host Noah Hiles breaks down the offseason goals for the Bucs. Is…
Foul TerritoryReds want Kyle Schwarber, Brewers flip-flop about Freddy P + Potential landing spots for Bo Bichette
FT reviews Ken Rosenthal's latest notes column, including the Reds expressing interest in Kyle Schwarber and the Brewers softening on trading Freddy Peralta…
Foul TerritoryWhite Sox add Anthony Kay, Blue Jays give Cody Ponce $30mil, Rockies hire new GM, Astros get Ryan Weiss
Congrats to FT Network friend Katie Woo on her new role as a beat writer for the Dodgers! (3:22) The Rockies have hired Josh Byrnes as their new GM. With his…
Foul TerritoryMax Muncy: WS tattoos, Deferrals, Ohtani trolling + No Imai for SF?
Dodgers slugger Max Muncy talked about deferrals, how the Dodgers handle accountability in their locker room and why some pitchers with bigger ERAs are still…
Foul TerritoryKen Rosenthal’s Inside Scoop: Reliever market, Lowe/Buxton/Contreras on block? + KC shopping SP?
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Devin Williams signing and what the Mets need to do next for their bullpen. He also talked about the reliever…
Foul TerritoryMets sign Devin Williams, Sonny Gray shades Yankees, Sheffield take us inside his Justin Bieber convo
The Mets are signing reliever Devin Williams to a three-year deal worth around $50mil. Is there no concern for his struggles in New York? Also, what does this…
Foul TerritoryYankees want Belli over Tucker? + Zack Britton on O’s signing Helsley, trading Grayson, M’s Munoz miss
The Yankees reportedly view Kyle Tucker as a backup plan to Cody Bellinger, rather than the other way around. Is this the right way to approach it? This…
Foul TerritoryMets'd Up Reax: Mets sign Devin Williams, Is Edwin Diaz gone?
Mets'd Up hosts Marc Luino and James Schiano react to the Mets signing Devin Williams to a 3-year contract with no opt-outs. Does this mean Edwin Diaz is gone?…
Foul TerritoryDylan Cease’s big Blue Jays deal, O’s sign Ryan Helsley, Rendon’s bye
Sportsnet's Shi Davidi joins us to slice up this Dylan Cease deal for Toronto. Are his best years yet to come and what's next for the AL pennant winners?…
Foul TerritoryFair Territory: Dylan Cease signs w/Toronto, Orioles land Helsley, Rays shopping Brandon Lowe?
Ken Rosenthal recaps the latest AL East moves: the Orioles sign Ryan Helsley to be their closer. (Top of show) (3:57) Right before Thanksgiving, the Blue Jays…
Foul TerritoryWhite Sox SP Shane Smith on his journey from Rule 5 pick to All-Star, Plans for offseason and 2026
White Sox starting pitcher Shane Smith detailed his journey from being picked in the Rule 5 Draft in 2024 to being an All-Star in 2025. He talked about the new…
Foul TerritoryFT debates A-Rod v. Bud Selig Hall of Fame hypocrisy comments
We sized up the recent comments from Alex Rodriguez on the Hall of Fame hypocrisy of Bud Selig being in there. Is it right for the commissioner during the…
Foul TerritoryJake Burger: Reconnecting w/Skip Schumaker, Rangers offense recovery
Rangers slugger Jake Burger reveals the toll of injuries on him and how he returns to the right mindset. He also discusses reuniting with manager Skip…
Foul TerritoryBlue Jays unfairly in a little trouble for marketing in Japan? Ryan Yarbrough on signing back w/Yankees
The Blue Jays got on MLB's radar after some promotion in Japan with their logos. Should teams be able to fight for a market that has been so dominated by the…
Foul TerritorySplash Hit Territory: Giants ace Logan Webb dishes on Gold Glove, Tony Vitello, Justin Verlander
Fresh off winning his first career Gold Glove, Logan Webb joins FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser to talk about the keys to his defensive improvement, his…
Foul TerritoryMonster Territory: Sam Kennedy reflects on 2025, Casas update, Crochet impact, Devers trade flexibility
Red Sox President and CEO Sam Kennedy joins Monster Territory host Robbie Hyde to reflect on the 2025 season and look ahead to next spring. Kennedy recalls two…
Foul TerritoryWhat MLB teams should be thankful for + Evan Grant builds Rangers offseason plans
What should MLB teams and fans be thankful for? A CBS article named an item for each team and Foul Territory picked out their favorites. Go to…
Foul TerritoryFair Territory: Mets OF puzzle, Brewers payroll crunch, Cards plan
Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss how the whole sport is incomplete, beginning with the Red Sox rotation having acquired Sonny Gray…
Foul TerritoryBob Nightengale: Trade reviews, Kyle Tucker market, Imai money + FA feasts for Red Sox & Pirates
FT Insider Bob Nightengale talked about an active trade market and reviewed some of the major moves this week. Also covered: Kyle Tucker's market, Nolan…
Foul TerritoryPhillies offseason to-do list w/Amaro, Will JT or Schwarbs return?
Former Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. breaks down the offseason goals for the Phillies. He mentioned catcher, a big bat, and bullpen help as the major needs for…
Foul TerritoryAngels/Anthony Rendon early divorce, Brewers payroll dilemma, Reds flex options, Yankees 2026 WS odds
Anthony Rendon's tenure with the Angels appears to be coming to an end. What a disaster. (16:29) Astros hire Ethan Katz as their pitching coach. How will he…
Foul TerritoryKevin Kiermaier takes us inside his plan to become an OF consultant
Kevin Kiermaier made his FT debut to talk about his retirement, his friendly "rivalry" with Kevin Pillar, and how he became one of the best defenders in center…
Foul TerritoryTarik Skubal on trade rumors, Cy Young W, Postseason retrospective
Is Tarik Skubal on the move now or not until the trade deadline? We read and react to Buster Olney's tweet. (2:30) Then it's back-to-back AL Cy Young winner…
Foul TerritoryKen Rosenthal: Hal Steinbrenner's profit line, Red Sox acquire Sonny Gray + Free agent SP rankings
Wait, the Yankees don’t make money??? FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal immediately got into Yanks owner Hal Steinbrenner’s viral comments about…
Foul TerritorySonny Gray to Red Sox, Ohtani confirms WBC, Yankees not profitable?
Breaking news right before the show. Sonny Gray has been traded to the Red Sox. Can he slot in behind Garrett Crochet or is there a bigger starting pitching…
Foul TerritoryRobert Murray predicts free agent landing spots + Padres to-do list
Robert Murray has officially joined FT for regular insider spots! He reacts to the Mets-Rangers trade, including its impact on Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz. He…
Foul TerritoryFront Office Unfiltered w/Jim Bowden: Rangers-Mets deal, Debunking physicals, Helsley converting to SP?
FT Resident GM Jim Bowden grades the Marcus Semien-Brandon Nimmo trade, and answers what’s next for the Rangers and Mets. He also comments on Ryan…
Foul TerritoryWho won the Mets-Rangers Nimmo-Semien trade? Pirates didn’t officially offer Naylor a contract?
TRADE ALERT! Brandon Nimmo is now a Ranger, and Marcus Semien is a Met. We analyze the exchange from both the Texas and New York perspectives. (12:21) Tatsuya…
Foul TerritoryFair Territory: Mets-Rangers Nimmo-Semien trade, Ryan Helsley SP interest, Pirates & Marlins spending?
Ken Rosenthal reacts to last night’s trade between the Mets and Rangers involving Brandon Nimmo and Marcus Semien. (Top of show) (7:40) Ken unpacks his…
Foul TerritoryCardinal Territory: Ryan Helsley talks free agency and time in STL
Former Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley joins the show with Kyle Gibson and Jim Hayes to talk all things Cardinals, free agency, and more. The guys also ask…
Foul TerritoryGuardians offseason to-do list
What should the Guardians be trying to accomplish this offseason? Zack Meisel of The Athletic lists the team's offseason needs and how much they can spend. He…
Foul TerritoryGrayson Rodriguez joins FT after getting traded from O's to Angels
New Angels starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez reacts to Baltimore trading him and shares who he’s talked to with the Angels so far. He also explains how…
Foul TerritoryAndrew Marchand grades MLB’s new media rights deals, Opt-out recovery
MLB has a new deal for TV and streaming platforms. What does it all mean and did the commish recover from a key opt-out money miss last time? The Athletic…
Foul TerritoryKen Rosenthal: Cody Bellinger & Luis Arráez FA cases, Mets plan, Orioles pursuing Kyle Tucker?
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal analyzes how the Taylor Ward-Grayson Rodriguez trade impacts the offseason plan for Baltimore. We also ask him about free…
Foul TerritoryLance Lynn: Bieber’s choice, Skubal prediction, Cardinals to-do list
Former Cardinals pitcher Lance Lynn lists the top 3 items on the St. Louis to-do list, including how they should move players with no-trade clauses. Lance also…
Foul TerritoryAJ pops off on CF coach plea + New Royals HC Marcus Thames
New Kansas City second hitting coach Marcus Thames explains why he chose this post in Kansas City and his offensive philosophy. He also covers the carousel of…
Foul TerritoryOttavino blasts Mets, Seager trade rumors fake? Shota QO shocks Cubs?
Programming note: FT will be LIVE at the Winter Meetings in Orlando! (2:04) Were the Cubs really stunned when Shota Imanaga accepted their qualifying offer? We…
Foul TerritoryRobert Murray’s Insider Update + Pontes evaluates Okamoto & Takahashi
How is the Kyle Schwarber market shaping up? We ask Fansided Insider Robert Murray and also get to his thoughts on the offseason plan in Pittsburgh and a…
Foul TerritoryFair Territory: Braves sign back Raisel Iglesias, Astros dump Dubón, FA closers, Angels/Orioles swap
Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo break down some Braves activity: signing closer Raisel Iglesias and acquiring Mauricio Dubón from…
Foul TerritoryBraves sign back Iglesias & acquire Dubon from Houston, Elly was hurt
The Toddfather is BACK! He does Disney a lil different with his ESPN hookup. (2:37) The Braves are making their usual early offseason moves. They're bringing…
Foul TerritoryAlex Cora: Red Sox offseason plans, Bregman convos, Chapman's Yankee comments, Roman Anthony leadoff?
Boston manager Alex Cora joined FT to review the strategy for the club this offseason, the latest on Alex Bregman and what the plan is for Ceddanne Rafaela. He…
Foul TerritoryKen Rosenthal: Inside the O’s-Angels trade, Pirates poking, QO YES surge + Blue Jays in on Kyle Tucker?
Why did the Orioles give up on Grayson Rodriguez? FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal gives us more info on the Angels-Orioles swap that sends Taylor Ward to…
Foul TerritoryAngels/O’s Taylor Ward/Grayson Rodriguez trade, 4 QOs accepted, Skenes shuts down Yanks rumor article
Scott is back! Winter Meetings are coming up. What really goes down there? (5:45) The Orioles traded four years of Grayson Rodriguez for one year of Taylor…