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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 TerritoryAstros Manager Joe Espada joins FT: Framber convo, Beltran’s HOF case, Altuve’s recovery, 2017 champs
Astros Manager Joe Espada stopped by FT to talk about Jose Altuve's recovery, his new coaching staff additions, Cam Smith's 2026 outlook and Carlos Beltran's…
Foul TerritoryTigers offseason to-do list: Skubal situation, Will Detroit spend?
Tiger Territory host Cody Stavenhagen was a part of FT's offseason outlook for Detroit and discussed if they will spend some damn money. He broke down three…
Foul TerritoryBig names on the trade block, Phillies moves, Imai posted, Jorge Polanco’s future, Nats keeping Gore?
Are the Pirates actually looking to spend? If so, maybe a Konnor Griffin extension is on the table. (1:44) Tatsuya Imai has been posted. Where will he go?…
Foul TerritoryFront Office Unfiltered w/Jim Bowden: Trade talk, Kyle Tucker fits, Skubal situation + LA Wish List
FT Resident GM Jim Bowden weighs in on what might happen with Tarik Skubal and the Tigers. He also lists potential fits for Kyle Tucker and what he’d do…
Foul TerritoryJosh Naylor’s big Mariners deal, Kiké’s elbow surgery, Team USA adds
Alanna Rizzo is jumping in for Scotty B the next couple days. (2:13) Josh Naylor is staying in Seattle! We discuss the big deal and what else does Seattle need…
Foul TerritoryFair Territory: Mariners sign back Josh Naylor, Kyle Tucker dark horse team, Phillies offseason outlook
Ken Rosenthal reacts to news that the Mariners are reportedly re-signing Josh Naylor to a 5-year deal. (Top of show) (4:17) The Phillies have moves to make -…
Foul TerritorySkubal trade chat, Murakami’s market + new free agent Pete Fairbanks
Does Tarik Skubal get traded? We discuss why teams should try for Skubal now instead of when he’s a free agent. (6:32) What will the market look like for…
Foul TerritoryKen Rosenthal: Padres for sale, Mets/Edwin Diaz decision
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal explains why teams aren’t transparent during free agency, whether Edwin Diaz returns to the Mets and if the Padres will…
Foul TerritoryJayce Tingler: Joining Tony Vitello’s SF staff, Twins BC days
Jayce Tingler talks about joining longtime friend Tony Vitello on the Giants coaching staff. We also ask him about Justin Verlander, Bruce Bochy, the Twins…
Foul TerritoryOrioles offseason to-do list
Baltimore radio host Jason La Canfora breaks down what the Orioles need to do this offseason for a competitive 2026. He names players that could fill their…
Foul TerritoryReds offseason list w/Danny Graves
Riverfront Territory host and former Reds great Danny Graves lists the top three to-do items for the Reds this offseason. Danny also shares his dream scenario…
Foul TerritoryTommy Kahnle talks free agent life, ALDS G5, Skull’s greatness
Free agent reliever Tommy Kahnle reflected on the season, including his thoughts on the very heavy changeup usage and that ALDS Game 5 heartbreak marathon…
Foul TerritoryJudge beats Cal, Shohei racks another MVP, Logan Webb on SF SP, Helsley’s FA thoughts, Other Awards
KP got his shoulder fixed, sparking a conversation on playing through injuries. (2:43) Aaron Judge won AL MVP. We react to his win over Cal Raleigh. (11:04)…
Foul TerritoryFair Territory: AL MVP - Judge or Raleigh? Ken's NL Cy Young ballot, FA STUD closers
Ken Rosenthal starts the show with news that the Padres are exploring a sale. (Top of show). (1:47) He also unpacks his NL Cy Young ballot following Paul…
Foul TerritoryCotillo’s GM Meetings Red Sox report + Baseball’s biggest partiers
MassLive.com Red Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo joins FT from the GM meetings in Las Vegas to talk all things Red Sox. (17:38) Big Papi likes to party. AJ and…
Foul TerritorySettling AL MVP, Seidler family selling Pads? Paul Skenes wins Cy
Welcome guest host Heidi Watney! And AJ is at Michael Jordan’s golf course. (2:52) MVP talk is here and it's really all about AL MVP. Check out…
Foul TerritorySkip Schumaker: Rangers offensive identity, Manager interview process
New Rangers manager Skip Schumaker hopped on FT and discussed his new role. He talked about finding the team's offensive identity, how to develop a strong…
Foul TerritoryKen Rosenthal’s Inside Scoop: CBA talks, lol Twins, Bieber’s shocker + Skenes wants to be a Yankee?
Ken Rosenthal discussed his report about an early meeting between MLB and the MLBPA. Lockouts sucks so this sounds nice. We also asked Ken about his notes on…
Foul TerritoryBuxton mulls Twins future, Skubal & Skenes Cy SLAM DUNKS
Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes are expected to win their respective Cy Young awards. Will either of them be unanimous winners? Also, are teams developing stud…
Foul TerritoryAL MVP Roundtable Debate: Judge vs. Raleigh + Angels low blow excuse
AJ and Kratz bring the hard-hitting questions to Chris Kirschner (The Athletic) and Ryan Divish (The Seattle Times), who put up their cases for MVP picks in a…
Foul TerritoryFair Territory: BOLD hires, Twins/Rangers plans, Pitch rigging case
Ken Rosenthal unpacks what we know in Sunday’s indictment of Cleveland Guardians pitchers Luis Ortiz and Emmanuel Clase. (Top of show) (3:06) The…
Foul TerritoryBob Nightengale’s SPICY Hot Stove Notes + Breslow’s Red Sox plans
USA Today and new FT Insider Bob Nightengale runs through a ton of our questions, including offseason plans for the Dodgers, Twins and Orioles. We talk about…
Foul TerritoryROY Winners, MOY Debate, MLB pitch prop bet limitations announced
The Pirates haven’t had a multi-year free agent since 2016, rendering Bucco Territory host Josh Harrison, speechless. (3:16) Congrats to Nick Kurtz and…
Foul TerritoryNick Hundley on his SF/SD managerial interviews + Rays to-do list
Former MLB catcher & current Rangers exec Nick Hundley shares his recent experiences in managerial interviews with San Francisco and San Diego. What types of…
Foul TerritoryDavid Samson on Clase/Ortiz case, Manfred’s mole, Expos extinction
Former Marlins President David Samson examines the pitch rigging indictment charges for Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, including whether they’ll strike a…
Foul TerritoryClase & Ortiz indicted for pitch rigging, Projecting top Japanese free agents Murakami & Imai
Quick bite at the top of the show on the Rockies hiring Paul DePodesta after a tough run with the Browns and then we get to the big story. (01:42) Emmanuel…
Foul TerritoryJapan & Korea FA list + New Orioles skipper Craig Albernaz joins FT
New Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz talks about who he wants to be as a manager and how he’ll manage a talented team coming off a disappointing…
Foul TerritoryKen Rosenthal: No gig for Pujols, Woodruff QO, FA lockout factor, DePodesta’s Rox + Braves to-do list
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Rockies hiring Paul DePodesta as their POBO and answers why Albert Pujols hasn’t been hired for any of the…
Foul TerritoryCubs offseason to-do list
North Side Territory host (and The Athletic Senior Writer) Patrick Mooney hits major storylines for the Cubs this winter, including replacing Kyle Tucker and…
Foul TerritoryMLB Fan Council cap push + Royals prospect Blake Mitchell joins FT
Powerful Royals prospect Blake Mitchell swings by to tell us what he's working on at the Arizona Fall League. We also connect with MLB Fan Council member…
Foul TerritoryFoster Griffin’s return from Japan back to MLB & pitching makeover
Free agent starting pitcher Foster Griffin elaborates on his 3 years playing in Japan, and the changes he made that are leading to him being a coveted free…
Foul TerritoryFair Territory: 5 offseason teams to watch, Padres hire Craig Stammen
Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal is joined by guest host Scott Braun to run through a list of five teams to watch closely this offseason. The Padres are on…
Foul TerritoryRockies hire DePodesta as POBO, Brewers QO Woodruff, Pirates FA abyss
Paul DePodesta is the new Rockies president of baseball operations. (2:07) We discuss DePodesta’s previous roles in MLB and the NFL, and whether this…
Foul TerritoryFair Territory: 5 intriguing teams to watch this offseason, Craig Stammen is new Padres manager
Ken Rosenthal is joined by guest host Scott Braun to run through a list of five teams to watch closely this offseason. The Padres are on that list and news…
Foul TerritoryRed Sox offseason to-do list w/Healey: Bregman offer, Duran trade?
Boston Globe beat writer Tim Healey lists the top three things Boston needs to address this offseason. He also explains the importance of retaining Bregman and…
Foul TerritoryPadres pick Craig Stammen as manager, Giants hire Bochy & Tingler, Phillies keep Alvarado
Shocker announcement in San Diego. The Padres hire Craig Stammen as their new manager. (04:14) How will he do and what happened to Albert Pujols? (17:53) The…
Foul TerritoryMVP/MOY awards finalists revealed + D’backs offseason to-do list: Ketel trade? Goldschmidt reunion?
D'backs beat writer and host of Snakes Territory Jack Sommers hopped on FT to kick off the offseason to-do lists for teams. We'll go team-by-team. Jack breaks…
Foul TerritoryInside Scoop w/Ken Rosenthal: Skubal’s future, Bieber’s shocking decision, Braves choose Walt Weiss
FT senior insider Ken Rosenthal covers some of the early offseason news, including Shane Bieber declining his opt-out to stay with Toronto and Shota Imanaga…
Foul TerritoryFlaherty, Bieber & Story opt to stay put, Salvy’s new deal, Yu Darvish out = Mason Miller the starter?
Who is the flashiest name in free agency this offseason? (Top of show) (7:13) Jack Flaherty is staying put in Detroit for 2026. We weigh the decision. (13:19)…
Foul TerritoryMax Muncy’s BTS look at how the Dodgers won the World Series
Three-time World Series champion and Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy joined FT and had a lot to break down from his club's World Series win and celebration…
Foul TerritoryEvan Drellich’s report on busted agent/MLB mole texting with commish, Players Way investigation
Senior writer for The Athletic, Evan Drellich, elaborates on his report that agent Jim Murray was a mole for MLB during the pandemic era round of CBA…
Foul TerritoryBraves pick Walt Weiss as manager, Cubs let Imanaga loose, Mega G7 ratings, Ottavino next Rockies GM?
Three new shows were announced today on the Foul Territory Network: Bucco Territory, Riverfront Territory and Splash Hit Territory! (3:08) The Braves hired…
Foul TerritoryJayson Stark: Epically historic Fall Classic, New HOF vets ballot
Was this the best World Series ever?! Hall of Fame baseball writer Jayson Stark talks about his experience covering a thrilling World Series Game 7. He also…
Foul TerritoryFront Office Unfiltered w/Jim Bowden: Top FA list, Dissecting manager hires, LA playbook, Skubal trade?!
FT Resident GM Jim Bowden sizes up what other teams can learn from the Dodgers and in contrast, we ask him about what's going on in Colorado. Then JB drops…
Foul TerritoryFair Territory: B2B Dodgers, Blue Jays fall short, Manager market
Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal talks about the Dodgers winning the 2025 World Series over the Toronto Blue Jays. Toronto falls agonizingly short, while LA's…
Foul TerritoryWorld Series Retrospective, Doc’s chess moves, IKF’s lead + Rox ditch GM candidates?
Don’t be sad that it's over, be thrilled that it happened. Proof right at the top that the game is growing. (02:56) AJ gives his reaction to the…
Foul TerritoryInside Sam Blum’s viral Angels AC question, Skaggs wrongful death lawsuit, Kurt Suzuki’s 1-year deal
The Angels have a lot going on this month. The Athletic's Sam Blum delivers the latest report on the Tyler Skaggs wrongful death lawsuit, new manager Kurt…
Foul TerritoryKatie Woo on Cardinals front office changes + Tony Vitello’s first words as new Giants manager
John Mozeliak's tenure leading the Cardinals is officially over. Will his work land him in the Hall of Fame and is he going to run another club in the next few…
Foul TerritoryAre intentional walks bad for MLB?
It's not easy to figure out but what if intentional walks weren't a thing? Don't freak out if you're old school but it's just a what-if convo here about how to…
Foul TerritoryFT Postgame Reax: Game 7 happened and it was a movie! The Dodgers win b2b WS titles, Yamamoto is WS MVP
Trevor May, Erik Kratz and Scott Braun dissect all of the Game 7 madness in an all-time Fall Classic thriller. Big props to Will Smith, Yoshinobu Yamamoto…
Foul TerritoryCoach Bobby Moranda blasts run differential & hypes simple solution
Are there better ways for a simple team analysis besides run differential? ESPN College Baseball analyst and longtime D1 coach Bobby Moranda jumps in with his…
Foul TerritoryFT Postgame Reax w/Buck Showalter: Game 7 is happening! Dodgers put a lid on tense Game 6, What’s next?
Did a wedgie ball save LA?! Buck Showalter joins us for hard-hitting instant thoughts on the craziness in Game 6 that led to the Dodgers forcing a…
Foul TerritoryTim Kurkjian & Kevin Pillar join Kratz & Toddfather for a Big World Series Game 6 Preview
Kevin Pillar joins right off the top! He discusses how Toronto gets to Yamamoto in Game 6, if the Dodgers bats will wake up and George Springer's status. (Top…
Foul TerritoryFair Territory: Can LA Force Game 7? Blue Jays 1 Win from World Series Title + New Manager Moves
Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo preview Game 6 of the World Series as Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Kevin Gausman take the mound. (Top of show) (5:18) The hosts break…
Foul TerritoryAaron Gleeman on Twins hiring Derek Shelton, Pohlad fam’s next moves
Twins beat writer and podcaster Aaron Gleeman stops by for his reaction to the Twins bringing back Derek Shelton to run their dugout. Did they make the right…
Foul TerritoryEvan Drellich reacts to Rob Manfred’s World Series Press Conference
Senior writer for The Athletic Evan Drellich dissects Rob Manfred’s press conference, from Candian expansion speculation to Sacramento’s minor…
Foul TerritoryBlue Jays ONE win away, Nats hire Butera, Yesavage schools Dodgers
Not all questions are good questions. Players know when there's a rando reporter jumping the line with...interesting questions. (Top of Show) (5:41) What is…
Foul TerritoryMaury Brown on MLB sponsorship BOOM + Toronto watch parties & hotel suites with a World Series view
Forbes senior contributor Maury Brown describes how MLB sponsorships work for teams and individual players. The Dodgers are soaring and setting new standards…
Foul TerritoryPujols next Padres skipper? Shocking Schwarber > Shohei pick for Players Choice Awards
The Players Choice Awards were announced and there’s a stunning winner for NL Player of the Year. Did everyone just get tired of voting for Shohei Ohtani…
Foul TerritoryFT Postgame Reax: Blue Jays grab 3-2 WS lead, Yesavage is HIM, Yamamoto-Gausman rematch looming
It's a 6-1 beatdown and a 3-2 series edge for those pesky Toronto bats behind rookie sensation Trey Yesavage. We dissect the big moments from Game 5 and then…