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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 TerritoryKen Rosenthal & Joe Davis join FT for World Series chat
Are the Blue Jays appreciated in American sports media? (Top of show) (4:13) Dave Roberts hinted at a lineup change as we look ahead to this pivotal Game 5…
Foul TerritoryKevin Burkhardt joins + Fan poll results reveal Death Star vibe meter
Do non-LAD fans hate the Dodgers, like a lot? The Athletic rolled out a poll to see how much they’ve become and if Shohei Ohtani is helping or hurting…
Foul TerritoryFT Postgame Reax: The World Series is tied again! Blue Jays bat blitz, LA lineup changes coming soon?
Vlad Jr. does it again and then his supporting cast brought the full court press in a 6-2 win in LA to knot the series up at 2-2. Should Dave Roberts make a…
Foul TerritoryWorld Series Game 4 Preview, Hangover aftermath, Davidi & Harris join
Long night for the boys, but Game 3 was EPIC. (3:10) Heading into Game 4, do the Blue Jays have what it takes to tie this series up with Shohei Ohtani on the…
Foul TerritoryBryce Harper hurt by fake trade rumors? Ryan Ripken on Orioles new manager, Twins narrow down search
Bryce Harper responded to Dave Dombrowski’s comments and trade rumors. Does he know that the rumors are fake? Get Huel for 15% off for New Customers only…
Foul TerritoryFT Postgame Reax: World Series G3 marathon concludes w/Freddie Freeman doing that clutch thang again
Good morning to ya! We’re loopy—it’s a 3am postgame show! From Ohtani’s video game night to Will Klein’s superman performance to…
Foul TerritoryWorld Series Game 3 storylines, Aroldis Chapman blasts Yankees
Addison Barger slept on a pullout couch, sparking a conversation on player sleep preferences. (3:26) We preview Game 3 of the World Series and predict how long…
Foul TerritoryFair Territory: Max/Bo start Game 3, Orioles new hire, Pages problem?
Before jumping into World Series Game 3, Ken reacts to the Orioles hiring a new manager. (Top of show) (2:24) Bo Bichette will start at second base in…
Foul Territory'Who Killed the Montreal Expos?' doc Director Jean-François Poisson
Jean-François Poisson is the writer and director of the documentary, 'Who Killed the Montreal Expos?' and we ask him who the true top villain was in…
Foul TerritoryJoe Girardi talks 2025 Yankees, 2017 Astros, Judge’s rise + new Houston pitcher Nate Pearson joins CCT
Former manager Joe Girardi tells us what he saw from the Yankees this season and answers whether he foresaw Judge’s rookie swing to be the caliber it is…
Foul TerritoryBat speed facts/myths + Braves Manager search update
Are bat speed metrics changing the game? We explore this recent buzzy topic for Toronto's bats in the World Series. Toddfather and Kratz talk about how players…
Foul TerritoryFT Postgame Reax: Yamamoto racks another CG win to even up the World Series, Will Smith’s pop returns
How did Yoshinobu Yamamoto stifle the Toronto bats in a 5-1 Game 2 triumph for the Dodgers? Also, his catcher provided the key knocks and found his power…
Foul TerritoryDave Dombrowski: Harper WON’T be traded, Orion convo, Wheeler update
Phillies President of Baseball Ops Dave Dombrowski dives into this year's postseason loss to the Dodgers, the support system around Orion Kerkering and shut…
Foul TerritoryFT Postgame Reax: Blue Jays Rock Dodgers 11-4 in G1 + G2 Preview
That was a dream Game 1 for a country that was starving for some World Series baseball. How did Toronto crack the code that the Brewers couldn’t figure…
Foul TerritoryBIG World Series preview: John Smoltz, Kevin Pillar and more!
It’s World Series Time! Big names are singing at the first two games. (Top of Show) (3:23) We discuss how Blake Snell will attack Blue Jays hitters…
Foul TerritoryFair Territory: Dodgers-Blue Jays keys, Vesia out, Bo’s back
The World Series starts today! Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss Bo Bichette’s latest status after missing over a month of game action. (top of…
Foul TerritoryBlue Jays SP Shane Bieber joins FT + Grant Brisbee’s WS Lover's Guide
Toronto starter Shane Bieber hopped on FT to discuss ALCS Game 7, the postgame rager and the pitching plan for the World Series. We also asked him about how…
Foul TerritoryBob Costas: Dodgers “ruining” MLB? Dan Wilson’s flub, Michael Jordan’s NBC debut, ’28 Olympics host?
Legendary broadcaster Bob Costas swings by with thoughts on this World Series matchup, Dave Roberts' "ruining baseball" quote, and TV ratings. Bob also got…
Foul TerritoryYesavage gets Game 1, Dodgers-Blue Jays roster comp, HOT Angels mess
AJ has the best HVAC system out there. We shall chat about AC during this pod. Who has the advantage at each position in the World Series? (Top of show) Get…
Foul TerritoryUmp stats in CS, Final games w/o ABS challenges, Divish on M's Game 7 decisions & 2026 spending plans
Seattle Times beat writer Ryan Divish covers how Mariner fans are feeling after the Game 7 loss. He also got into some of Dan Wilson's decisions in Game 7…
Foul TerritoryFair Territory: Who can gain the most legacy points with a ring? Vitello to SF, Springer's ICONIC homer
Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal opens the show talking legacies: which of the Dodgers and Blue Jays stand the most to gain by winning this year's World…
Foul TerritoryWS pitching plans, Bo’s position, Giants officially hire Tony Vitello
Bo Bichette says he's ready to go but how exactly should the Blue Jays utilize him? (top of show) The debate rages on. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card…
Foul TerritoryWorld Series Preview + Susan Slusser on Giants pursuing Tony Vitello
What does the roadmap look like for the Blue Jays to slay the Dodgers? What about the plan for LA to defend its crown? We dissect the keys to think about in…
Foul TerritoryKen Rosenthal on Bo’s status, Dan Wilson’s flub, Angels new manager + Curt Hogg’s Brewers postmortem
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal checks in with context on his conversation with Bo Bichette about returning just in time for the World Series. Ken also…
Foul TerritoryBo Bichette’s back, Angels hire Kurt Suzuki, Where was Andrés Muñoz?
It’s World Series week! Let's recap what just happened and push it forward BABY! (1:34) Mariners fans are losing it right now over pitching decisions…
Foul TerritoryAndy McCullough: Dodgers World Series prep, Shohei breaking records
Are the Dodgers REALLY ruining baseball? Senior Writer for The Athletic Andy McCullough gives his thoughts on the NLCS sweep and how the club looks heading…
Foul TerritoryPujols OUT for Angels gig, Posey hiring Vitello from Vols for Giants?
Albert Pujols is NO LONGER a candidate for the Angels manager role. We react to the breaking news and wonder what went wrong in his talks with owner Arte…
Foul TerritoryFT Postgame Reax: EPIC Blue Jays Game 7 comeback win over Seattle vaults Toronto to the World Series
What a game. Let's review that legendary George Springer homer, the brutal bullpen decision by Seattle to not utilize their best weapon in the key spot and SO…
Foul TerritoryALCS Game 7 preview w/Joe Girardi & Ben Nicholson-Smith, Shohei Ohtani’s Greatest Game Ever
Is this the 150th year of MLB? Math is confusing. (2:50) ALCS Game 7 is TONIGHT! We map out the pitching plans and discuss how Seattle should deal with…
Foul TerritoryZack Scott talks Manager carousel, Owner crapshoot theories, Opt-outs
Why are there SO many manager jobs open and not front office leader roles? Former MLB executive Zack Scott dives right in. We talk about the changing tide of…
Foul TerritoryFT Postgame Reax: ALCS GAME 7 is happening! Blue Jays top Mariners at home to force chaos
Instant thoughts from AJ Pierzynski and Scott Braun following the Game 6 Blue Jays win over Seattle. We review the key moments that led to Toronto keeping this…
Foul TerritoryJeter & A-Rod v. Cashman, Dombrowski’s Harper take, Tigers v. Skubal
Did Phillies POBO Dave Dombrowski challenge Bryce Harper? (0:00) We talk out if fans are overreacting to this and what's next for the Phillies. Go to…
Foul TerritoryWill Benson on prepping for Rōki + Seth McClung talks Best Ballparks
Reds outfielder Will Benson reflects on their Wild Card series loss to the Dodgers, including what it was like prepping for Rōki Sasaki. Will also explains how…
Foul TerritorySam Miller: 1st pitch fastball fever, WS timing + Why root for LA?
One theme in baseball has held firm for a LONG time. First pitch of the game...fastball. Former Baseball Prospectus Editor-in-Chief and current Pebble Hunting…
Foul TerritoryDodgers spend better, Kratz knocks openers, ALCS analysis w/Pillar
Coming back from a 3-0 series deficit ain't easy. Toddfather attended the only series where it happened. (2:19) We preview NLCS Game 4 as the Dodgers are on…
Foul TerritoryJoe Maddon on postseason intuition
3-time Manager of the Year Joe Maddon joins FT in the wake of eight MLB managerial openings. We dive into a mix of Joe hitting the key traits for a successful…
Foul TerritoryFT Postgame Reax: Dodgers beat Brewers to land 1 win away from WS
Instant analysis from AJ, Kratz and Braun after NLCS Game 3. The Dodgers are a force right now and we dissect how it’s all clicking at the right time…
Foul TerritoryKen's ALCS Game 4 Preview, Ohtani’s outdoor BP, Pujols talks to O’s
Marathon Man AJ is back from calling the ALDS. (top of show) What was it like to be part of that epic Game 5 broadcast? (3:19) Shohei Ohtani is trying…
Foul TerritoryDallas Braden talks LCS matchups + more Shildt exit details, Rockies GM search, Bregman opting out
Broadcaster (and former A’s pitcher) Dallas Braden talks up the starting pitchers turning up the playoff HEAT! Braden gives his keys for the Brewers to…
Foul TerritoryCurtis Granderson: NLCS thoughts, Pujols as manager, Volpe’s surgery
It’s the Grandyman! Longtime Big Leaguer and and current TBS commentator Curtis Granderson gives us his take on the NLCS, how Albert Pujols will do as a…
Foul Territory2-0 LCS leads, Tyler Kepner joins from Seattle, Payroll problems?
Name last team to win a best-of-seven series after losing the first 2 games at home. (Top of show) What SB says is in fact true! (2:40) Yoshinobu Yamamoto…
Foul TerritoryFair Territory: No Home Field Advantage? Dodgers & Mariners Roll
Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo dive into Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s complete game shutout that put the Los Angeles Dodgers in NLCS command. (Top of show)…
Foul TerritoryALCS Game 3 preview, Worst postseason ump, Padres next manager?
Mariners hurler George Kirby is starting ALCS Game 3, posing an obstacle for the Blue Jays to overcome their 2-0 series deficit. We delve into what to expect…
Foul TerritoryFT Postgame Reax: Dodgers win again in Milwaukee for 2-0 series edge
Starting pitching is SO back. The Dodgers take both games on the road against the Brewers and bring their 2-0 series lead back to LA. Let’s talk out what…
Foul TerritoryNLCS Game 2 preview, Ardaya joins, Cy Snell, CRAZY double play!
Blake Snell stole the spotlight in NLCS Game 1. We break down last night's game, including how so much went wrong on an INSANE double play! (Top of show) Go to…
Foul TerritorySouthpaws dominate 2025 + Cody Stavenhagen assesses Tigers season
Tiger Territory host Cody Stavenhagen evaluates Detroit’s season and answers whether they will truly try to keep Tarik Skubal. He also reacts to POBO…
Foul TerritoryCubs retrospective w/Sahadev Sharma
Will Kyle Tucker re-sign with Chicago? North Side Territory co-host Sahadev Sharma gauges the Cubs' season and why they fell in the NLDS. He also ponders…
Foul TerritoryFT Postgame Reax: Mariners blast Blue Jays to snatch 2-0 series lead
Does Seattle have the best team in baseball? We instantly react to their ALCS Game 2 victory in Toronto. As they head back home, how well-positioned are the…
Foul TerritoryMike Shildt’s SHOCKING retirement, NLCS preview, ALCS Game 2 preview
Is a manager job not sexy anymore? There are SO many openings. (1:39) BREAKING NEWS: Mike Shildt retires after two seasons as Padres manager. Kevin Acee from…
Foul TerritoryFair Territory: NLCS Preview, Mike Shildt retires, Mariners top Blue Jays in Game 1
Alanna Rizzo hosts and welcomes ESPN’s Jesse Rogers to dig into the bombshell: Padres manager Mike Shildt is retiring from the role. (Top of show) (3:41)…
Foul TerritoryEric Chávez unfiltered: 2025 Mets failures, Juan Soto leadoff pitch, Brewers/Blue Jays ahead of curve?
What went wrong with the 2025 Mets? Who is to blame? Former Mets Hitting Coach and 6x Gold Glover lays out his love for the team’s ownership, and how the…
Foul TerritoryFT Postgame Reax: M’s beat Jays in G1, Cal Raleigh love, G2 preview
Erik Kratz and Scott Braun bring instant thoughts on what went down in ALCS Game 1. Brilliant Seattle pitching, Jorge Polanco clutchness, and the season of Cal…
Foul TerritoryJays RP Jeff Hoffman: ALCS time in Toronto, Kerkering’s error
Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman reveals how the club celebrated and prepared for the ALCS. He also analyzes Aaron Judge’s crazy home run last round and…
Foul TerritoryPhillies L aftermath, Iglesias/Bogaerts disciplined for ump beef, Why you should root for Blue Jays
What happened and what's next for the Phillies--was that the last dance? WIP radio host Jack Fritz joins FT to chat defeated Phils. (13:23) Friday news dumper…
Foul TerritoryFair Territory: Dodgers Top Phillies, Yanks L aftermath, DS Game 5’s!
Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo break down a wild finish in Los Angeles as the Dodgers advance to the NLCS after an 11th-inning walk-off over the Phillies. (Top…
Foul TerritoryDS Game 5 previews, Phillies-Dodgers chaos, Divish joins from Seattle
Postseason bracket update! And another announcement about our next postgame show, which is happening on Sunday night. (1:07) What an insane ending in the…
Foul TerritoryPostseason pitching observations + Why you should adopt the Mariners
What trends are emerging this postseason on the pitching side that stand out from prior years and are hitters swinging earlier in counts than usual? Then we…
Foul TerritoryBlue Jays journey to ALCS, Next round strategy session w/Mike Wilner
Toronto Star baseball columnist Mike Wilner takes us through the ups and downs of Toronto's season. He also describes how the Yankees’ mindset heading…
Foul TerritoryFT Postgame Reax: Dodgers WILD win sends them to NLCS, Phillies fail
What was that ending in LA?!?! Instant reaction right here to an instant classic Game 4 that ended in horror for the Phillies and another NLCS appearance for…
Foul TerritoryYankees fail, Wrigley wind factor, Did Naylor’s motions spark Tigers?
Check out our Phillies-Dodgers postgame show on YouTube tonight! (Top of show) We talk about the quirky game schedule for these NLDS Game 4's. (8:42) We have…