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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 TerritoryJoe Carter recites legendary walk-off call, ’92 > ’93 for WS celebration, Drake owes him money?!
Two-time World Series champion Joe Carter joins FT and immediately recites the call from his WS walk-off home run. He also recalls stories about fans telling…
Foul TerritoryOhtani’s #1 stuff, Tigers funk buster ideas, Mets > Phillies?
The Mets swept the Phillies and might be back in this NL East race again. (2:50) Are they better than Philly? (12:52) Jameson Taillon is heading back to the…
Foul TerritoryKevin Millar’s Red Sox review: WS hopes, Life w/o Devers, Roman era
2004 champ Kevin Millar joins FT and backs up why he thinks the Red Sox can win it all this year. He also goes in-depth on the Rafael Devers deal aftermath and…
Foul TerritoryJosh Donaldson: Contract talks w/Billy Beane, Toronto in October
Former AL MVP Josh Donaldson recalls a story about teasing Billy Beane over contract extension talks in Oakland. The former Blue Jay praises Toronto fans in…
Foul TerritoryBiggest problem for each contender, Yordan is back! Mets promote Tong, Rangers lose Eovaldi
Astros smasher Yordan Alvarez is finally back after his 100-game stint on the IL. (3:20) (11:26) Clayton Kershaw is ready for the postseason. Will he start?…
Foul TerritoryKen Rosenthal on Preller’s madness, SD-LAD + Merrifield joins FT to talk Blue Jays, Wheeler-less Phils
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal explores several Padres-Dodgers storylines: Laureano and O’Hearn’s contrasting deadline decisions, AJ…
Foul TerritoryTyler Clippard talks hand licking, Last Nats dance, WBC pitcher ideas
Former two-time MLB All-Star Tyler Clippard reveals the reason he used to lick his hand when pitching, and his key to longevity in the big leagues. He also…
Foul TerritoryContreras chucks bat, Royce Lewis remarks, Phillies flop, Cal hits 50!
Shoutout to Vinnie Pasquantino for racking up AL player of the week. Dude is on fire. (02:38) Willson Contreras LOST his cool, tossing his bat towards the…
Foul TerritoryWally Joyner on Hitting coach blame game, Fan attack w/knife, Recent Angels mistakes, Ump initiation
Did Erik Kratz end Wally Joyner’s career as a hitting coach? The former MLB first baseman and hitting coach answers that and reveals the difficulties of…
Foul TerritoryAaron Hicks talks Yanks/Orioles contrast, Volpe issues, Judge’s rise
Retired MLB outfielder Aaron Hicks joins from The Pro Rivals Open, and explains the biggest differences in playing for the Yankees versus the Orioles. He also…
Foul TerritoryRed Sox dominate Yanks, Padres even w/LA, Bieber is SO back, Phillies w/o Wheeler, Bubba’s debut
AJ and Scott are at THE PRO Rivals Open in Alabama for VIP interviews with legends all week! (01:33) There’s something wrong in the Bronx and the Royals…
Foul TerritoryHyping under-the-radar MLB players + Pirates P Isaac Mattson joins FT
Going off an article from Jim Bowden on 'under-the-radar' players, Britt and Kratz give some of their top choices. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card…
Foul TerritoryFair Territory: Red Sox BIG Bronx weekend, Padres smack back, Phillies lose Wheeler, MLB’s best rivalry
Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Red Sox taking the first three games against the Yankees in The Bronx this weekend. (Top of show) (5:13) The Padres hold serve…
Foul TerritoryDavid Peterson on workhorse secrets, Mets org changes w/new ownership
All-Star Mets starting pitcher David Peterson shares the secret to going deep into games. He also unveils who the leaders of the clubhouse are for position…
Foul TerritoryBuck Showalter’s BIG MLB realignment plan, Ohtani 2-way strategy, Managing hurt players, Bananas cameo
Buckle up! 22-year MLB manager Buck Showalter tells fun stories about his Savannah Bananas appearance and interactions with Ichiro. Plus, Buck discusses issues…
Foul TerritoryKen Rosenthal on Roman Anthony, Basallo's O’s Deal, Astros Offense + Sticking with Padres in NL West
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal covers how Red Sox rookie Roman Anthony has been unfazed so far in MLB. Ken dives into Samuel Basallo's extension and breaks…
Foul TerritoryAndy Kostka talks Samuel Basallo extension, Orioles offseason plan
Baltimore Banner beat writer Andy Kostka breaks down the extension newbie Samuel Basallo and if this spells trouble for Adley Rutschman's future with the…
Foul TerritoryPhillies reliever David Robertson on signing VERY late, loving Philly
D-Rob joins the show from his minivan to talk about his experience signing midseason and what went into the negotiations. He tells us how it feels to play in…
Foul TerritoryBetter WS chance: Yanks or Sox? Kimbrel to Astros, Brewers are legit, Vinnie P leads KC
Kratz needs the chat but doesn't read the chat. Foul Territory goes to Alabama next week. (But not Kratz) (2:02) Roman Anthony welcomed himself to the…
Foul TerritoryCubs closer Daniel Palencia’s emotional rise, Scout doubter motivator
Cubs reliever Daniel Palencia recounts stories of baseball training in Venezuela, including an interesting interaction with an MLB scout and a program that…
Foul TerritoryFair Territory: Realignment predictions, Red Sox-Yankees juice
Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the keys to this weekend’s 4-game Red Sox - Yankees series. (Top of show) (6:58) The hosts discuss the wave of…
Foul TerritoryOhtani reliever rules? + Logan O’Hoppe talks Pitch Tips, Sweeping LA
Is it true that the Dodgers are exploring Shohei Ohtani as a reliever in the postseason? (top of show) Will there be another Ohtani rule for 2-way relief…
Foul TerritoryKyle Tucker injury revealed, Best rivalry in baseball, Kevin Pillar officially joins FT
Kevin Pillar has joined the party on a non-roster invite! Plus, AJ and Scott are going back to The Pro Rivals Open next week to interview some legends. Upgrade…
Foul TerritoryAnn Killion on SF Giants implosion
SF Chronicle columnist Ann Killion explains why the Giants are struggling mightily since acquiring Rafael Devers and whether this is an organizational issue…
Foul TerritoryJim Bowden’s expansion realignment ideas, Mookie’s secret meeting, Bubba Chandler time
Commish Rob Manfred sparked a week of expansion realignment debates and FT resident GM Jim Bowden drops his concepts for what could work. Plus, Jim exposes the…
Foul TerritoryYanks HR Derby, Pham v. Jays Part II, Pirates promote Bubba, Little Leaguers diss Ohtani/Soto, Judge/Boone injury miscommunication
Kratz reports on the scene at the Phillies game and the Durantula entrance is getting scarier. (Top of show) (7:11) Torpedo bats are back/! The Yankees hit…
Foul TerritoryIs the Ohtani rule stunting unicorns? Are the Texas Rangers TOAST?
We dive into the debate about why Shohei Ohtani's rise has not sparked a two-way player revolution. Is the Ohtani rule for eligibility hurting the cause?…
Foul TerritoryKen Rosenthal on Oli Marmol’s status, Dump deadline, D’backs vs media
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal details his interview with Cardinals manager Oli Marmol, who is in an interesting spot with Chaim Bloom’s GM takeover…
Foul TerritoryPham BEEF v. Blue Jays, Ketel Marte’s apology, Mookie’s RF meeting?
Astros outfielder Chas McCormick has been dealing on the bump, which is good & bad news. (Top of show) (4:58) What do the guys think of Ketel Marte apologizing…
Foul TerritoryDoc Roberts joins Dodgers Territory
DT hosts Alanna Rizzo and Clint Pasillas welcome special guest Dave Roberts to Dodgers Territory. LA's skipper shares his thoughts on sweeping the Padres, the…
Foul TerritoryCarlos Mendoza on Mets slump recovery, LLWS, McLean debut, Francisco Alvarez update, Pete’s record
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza joins us fresh off a win at the Little League Classic in Williamsport. He recaps his experience and then we dig into biz: Francisco…
Foul TerritoryMLB realignment division dreams + Injury Expert updates on Wheeler, Hader, Roki, Judge, MORE
Commissioner Rob Manfred reminded everyone that geographic realignment and expansion is coming to MLB. What might that actually look like and where should the…
Foul TerritoryDodgers sweep Pads, Victor Robles chucks bat at pitcher, Brewers ball, AJ’s banana ball cameo
AJ surprised Chicago with the Savannah Bananas this weekend. What can MLB do to engage the fans like the Bananas do? (Top of show) (14:29) The Little League…
Foul TerritoryFair Territory: Dodgers & Yankees sweeps, Zack Wheeler & Josh Hader shelved, Brew Crew baseball
Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal breaks down the Dodgers sweeping the Padres over the weekend to reclaim the NL West division lead. (Top of Show) (5:30) Ken…
Foul TerritoryMike Yastrzemski’s trade call tale, Hype for future w/Posey & Devers
New Royals outfielder Mike Yastrzemski tells us about his wild day at a country club finding out that he had been traded to KC. Mike also shares how Buster…
Foul TerritoryNoah Syndergaard keeps it real on Pitching analytics, Utley incident, Career Highs, Untold pranks, Setbacks & Life in the minors
Former Mets ace Noah Syndergaard opens up about his career journey, from dominating in New York to battling injuries and planning his next comeback. He shares…
Foul TerritoryMiles Mikolas unveils tech world of sign stealing & pitch tipping
Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas first talks about how the Cardinals are still in an outside battle for a postseason spot and why he is thinking about…
Foul TerritoryKen Rosenthal talks Astros injuries, Padres-Dodgers battle, Lil Market Brewers, NY baseball q’s
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal chimes in about the biggest rivalry in baseball going down this weekend between the Padres and Dodgers. We also ask him about…
Foul TerritoryMatthew Boyd on the viral balk debate, Cubs rivalries
All-Star Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd reveals how much he pays attention to Chicago's past and we talk rivalries. He also tells us about the Craig Counsell impact…
Foul TerritoryPete Fairbanks on Rays LONG road trips, Last run for owner Stu
Tampa Bay closer Pete Fairbanks joins us from his extended road trip to discuss how the imbalanced schedule for the Rays has impacted his life. Pete describes…
Foul TerritorySD-LAD tale of the tape, Players Weekend, Todd @ Little League WS
Toddfather is with us live from Williamsport at the Little League World Series. (Top of Show) (2:00) Players Weekend dropped the nicknames. Bummer for real…
Foul TerritoryInside the Twins ownership mess w/Dan Hayes & how it might get worse
How did the sale of the Twins fall apart? The Athletic reporter Dan Hayes discusses the disaster of the Pohlad family retaining the team and how it impacts the…
Foul TerritoryTom Verducci talks state of NL/AL West, Mets dud, D-Will downfall
Is there something in the water in New York? Sports Illustrated senior writer Tom Verducci lays out the issues for the Mets and explains what is leading to…
Foul TerritoryFair Territory: 1st place Pads, Astros lose Hader, Streaking Brewers
Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss how the Milwaukee Brewers are succeeding on their current 12-game winning streak. (Top of show)…
Foul TerritoryDwindling Dodgers vs. rising Pads + Sacto A’s want more day games
What caused the Dodgers to collapse and lose the NL West lead? ESPN baseball reporter Alden Gonzalez reveals what LA’s biggest hole is and why they…
Foul TerritoryIs CB MLB’s worst ump? Mets melt, Brewers EAT, Cubs promote Caissie
Shoutout to a group of radio trolls at the top of the show. And then let's talk BALL. (4:52) The Mets COLLAPSED and the Phillies helped the Reds creep closer…
Foul TerritoryOhtani lawsuit update + Tim Kurkjian talks Twins sale fail, NY teams, Little League Classic
We ask ESPN's Tim Kurkjian about the news of the Twins owner holding his team tight and what the actual definition of a successful franchise is. Go to…
Foul TerritoryRowland-Smith’s Mariners checkup
Mariners TV Analyst and former Big League pitcher Ryan Rowland-Smith breaks down what made the Mariners front office willing to be aggressive at the trade…
Foul TerritoryTwins OFF the market, Padres match Dodgers, Alonso is Mets HR King
The Twins are NOT for sale?! We discuss why the Pohlad family took the team off the market, and where Twins fans can go from here. (2:00) (18:44) The Mariners…
Foul TerritoryFront Office Unfiltered w/Bowden: Brewers rule & big market stumbles
FT Resident GM Jim Bowden talks up the organizational W for the baby TV market team in Milwaukee and answers how the Brewers can prevent an early playoff exit…
Foul TerritoryRowdy Tellez talks shock jock clickbait, beefy trash talk, BIG dinger
Rangers slugger Rowdy Tellez is in trash talk prime form after his clutch home run in a big comeback W. He then tells a story about an ill-fated radio…
Foul TerritoryOhtani lawsuit, Bregman’s homecoming, Biggest q’s for rest of season
Kratz is back! We briefly discuss Mets and Yanks postseason chances at the top. (6:33) The Astros held off Boston's rally in a crucial series. We discuss the…
Foul TerritoryTarik Skubal talks sign-stealing, ump battles, following Skenes + August schedule strength review
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal takes us inside his mind during outings and we ask about his little back-and-forth with an ump in his last start. He also answers how…
Foul TerritoryTim Kurkjian joins Fair Territory: Cal Raleigh's roll, Soaring Brewers, Padres STRONG pen
Alanna Rizzo and guest-host, ESPN’s Tim Kurkjian discuss the Milwaukee Brewers as baseball’s hottest team. The San Diego Padres took the weekend series over…
Foul TerritoryBrewers can’t lose, Red Sox caught in 4k, Phillies BIG BOY bullpen, Yanks fans are PISSED
Where in the world was AJ this weekend? He learned on his travels that Jhoan Duran is helping the Phillies A LOT. (2:35) Milwaukee deserves a thank-you card…
Foul TerritoryContact King Jays convo + Gavin Williams joins FT talking no-no bid
Toronto’s offense is having a banger year. Can they carry this into October success? Do pitchers fear power or contact more in in the postseason? Get 20% off…
Foul TerritoryPitching Ninja on Ohtani's incredible arm, King’s return, Roki’s tweaks + 100mph teen concerns
Rob Friedman aka Pitching Ninja dishes out the nastiest pitches he's seen this season and what rookie pitchers have surprised him. He also covers Roki Sasaki…
Foul TerritoryGrayson Rodriguez on his season-ending surgery & changes in Baltimore
Did Baltimore’s performance factor into the surgery decision for Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez? He details the injury and timetable for a return…
Foul TerritoryAndrew Vaughn reflects on Brewers trade + Cuse Mets naming contest
The Syracuse Mets are renaming the team and are having a community contest. Name ideas, anyone? (2:40) Then, new Milwaukee Brewer Andrew Vaughn joins FT to…
Foul TerritoryMets out of gas? Tim Britton joins
Are the Mets okay? The Athletic Senior Writer Tim Britton reveals the Mets' weaknesses and how opponents exploit their flaws. He also discusses Pete Alonso's…