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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 TerritoryPapelbon talks Sox 1B fix, Soto’s Hustle, Alvarado’s PEDs + Trevor May’s ownership theory & Toddfather blasts checked swing challenge system
Jonathan Papelbon covers the first base carousel for the Red Sox, Rafael Devers’ mindset, Alex Cora psyche, Juan Soto’s new world, Jose Alvarado’s suspension…
Foul TerritoryJuan Soto Scrutiny, Dodgers on Alert, Contending Cardinals?
Epic ump mic usage last night to start the show. (Top of show) (6:30) There’s already growing drama surrounding Juan Soto’s time in Queens. Is it unfair…
Foul TerritoryDylan Cease joins Friar Territory
San Diego Padres standout Dylan Cease joins Kyle Glaser on Friar Territory, a Padres show under the FT Network umbrella. Cease discusses how the Padres…
Foul TerritoryFront Office Unfiltered: Jim Bowden on Alvarado’s PED excuse, LA Catcher debate, O’s melting
FT Resident GM Jim Bowden details the importance of what comes next for Mike Elias in Baltimore. In the wake of the Jose Alvarado suspension, what do the…
Foul TerritoryRed Sox 1B fix, O’s brainwashing, Royals IL Ragans/Lugo, Astros holding back Yordan news?
Baltimore radio host Jason La Canfora sounds off on Mike Elias and the Orioles after the Brandon Hyde’s firing. Who might be traded from this group and what is…
Foul TerritoryAlvarado popped for PEDs, O’s scapegoat is Hyde, Subway Series drama
The Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde over the weekend. What’s next? (Top of show) (21:20) The Pirates are on the verge of history with meager scoring…
Foul TerritoryFairT: Orioles fire Hyde, Dodgers overhaul, ABS questions remain
Fair Territory Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Orioles parting ways with manager Brandon Hyde and what this means for them at the trade deadline. (Top of show)…
Foul TerritoryManagers Matter w/Scott Miller
NYT contributor Scott Miller hypes his new book: “Skipper: Why Baseball Managers Matter and Always Will” Miller shares stories from legendary dugouts—Tom…
Foul TerritoryHow Bret Boone went from chillin’ to New Rangers Hitting Coach
The story of jumping midseason into an important role with a contender is fascinating. Former All-Star Bret Boone tells us how he plans to solve the offensive…
Foul TerritoryInside pitcher prep w/Mason Miller
A’s closer Mason Miller details how he preps for hitters, including the other pitchers he watches. We also get into his thoughts on the Dodgers but they’re not…
Foul TerritoryPete Rose’s lawyer on reinstatement journey & defending the HOF case
Attorney Jeffrey Lenkov tells us how he ended up repping Pete Rose and how he landed the reinstatement result he was seeking. What were discussions like with…
Foul TerritoryKen Rosenthal reveals details about Angels’ Ohtani failure + Pete Alonso’s BIG improvements
Jackson Merrill for Shohei Ohtani? FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal discusses the ways the Angels failed throughout the Shohei era, including a missed trade…
Foul TerritoryGary Phillips on Subway Series, Toddfather’s Pete Rose thoughts
Is this one of the hyped up Subway Series in a long time? NYDN Yankees beat writer Gary Phillips covers the monumental move by Juan Soto to change sides. Gary…
Foul TerritorySoto in The Bronx, Acuña’s apology, Ohtani <3 marketing, Astros-Rangers Duel, Dalton Rushing debate
Should Yanks fans be so pissed off at Juan Soto? (Top of show) The Mets big money man is back in The Bronx. (8:06) Jacob deGrom v. Hunter Brown was epic. Let's…
Foul TerritoryMax Muncy’s inside look at Dodgers hitters meetings
Dodgers slugger Max Muncy dives into what the Dodgers say during hitting meetings and how they sort through the key analytics. Funky Muncy also gives his…
Foul TerritoryFairT: MLB Surprise Teams, Pete Rose HOF debate, Orioles crumbling
Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to the reinstatement of Pete Rose and its influence on Hall of Fame conversations. (Top of show) (6:41) Ken dives into the…
Foul TerritoryQuarter mark team grades, Tigers on top of MLB, Orioles collapse
The Tigers are HOT as they sweep the Red Sox and secure the best record in MLB. (Top of show.) Also, was that Sox "pinball" catch the play of the year?…
Foul TerritoryDodger pitching updates, Skenes changes, Jacob Wilson’s got a gift
Dodgers reporter Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic joins FT to cover the latest wave of injuries in LA, including troubling news about Roki Sasaki’s shoulder and…
Foul TerritoryThe New Pete Rose Rule + State of Reds Offense w/C. Trent Rosecrans
What’s the pulse in Cincinnati surrounding Pete Rose being reinstated? Reds writer for The Athletic C. Trent Rosecrans delivers his thoughts on the reactions…
Foul TerritoryThe Pete Rose Case, Báez Walk-Off Magic, Mariners lose another SP
Wait, we had a delay to debate a pitch clock violation? (top of show) We hit the case of the Pete Alonso potential bathroom break. (4:26) Why did commissioner…
Foul TerritoryKen Rosenthal’s Inside Scoop + Daniella Bruce talks Tigers
Paul Skenes is playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal shares his thoughts on the announcement and future with the…
Foul TerritoryAaron Judge’s legendary start
Why are pitchers often aggressively attacking Aaron Judge? Yankees broadcaster Justin Shackil makes his FT debut and tells us what he's seeing from the…
Foul TerritorySkenes IN for WBC, Braves trending up, Cards fly, Mets CATCH break
A long-awaited update on the high school baseball scene at the top from our proud dad hosts. (top of show) (7:39) Paul Skenes announced he will pitch for Team…
Foul TerritoryShohei Ohtani rehab update & troll perfection, Whit Merrifield joins
Shohei Ohtani's slow burn back to being a Big League pitcher continues with another rehab update. We also review his epic troll homer celly vs. the…
Foul TerritoryCardinals & Twins are on HEATERS
The hottest team in baseball is...the Cardinals?! Yup, believe it. We look at their keys to victory lately. Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein…
Foul TerritoryFairT: Devers/Red Sox saga, Rox fire Bud Black, HOT Twins & Cardinals
Ken Rosenthal shares why Red Sox ownership is mostly as fault with the unfolding Rafael Devers fiasco. (Top of Show) (7:17) The Rockies finally act on this…
Foul TerritoryRockies fire Bud Black, Red Sox owner meets Devers, 1st pitch takes
Dansby Swanson essentially dedicated Saturday's game to AJ. (Top of show) We hit AJ's Cubs-Mets game experience and what he told Dansby. (4:57) Red Sox brass…
Foul TerritoryTop 5 MLB Catchers + O’Hoppe joins
AJ & Kratz rank their top 5 catchers in MLB right now. Dissension emerges about the rules of rankings. (17:03) Then Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe swings by to…
Foul TerritoryWhat’s next for the Pirates?
Trade Paul Skenes?? It's at least worth a conversation here. Pittsburgh PG beat writer Noah Hiles breaks down what the firing of Derek Shelton means for the…
Foul TerritoryKen Rosenthal’s Inside Scoop: Devers drama, KC surge, Fried’s dominance, M’s contact, Perdomo’s rise
FT Senior Insider Ken drops insight on all sides of the Rafael Devers feud with the Red Sox. Is Alex Cora in a powerful or compromising position in this saga?…
Foul TerritoryFried is HIM, Soto’s Bronx return
How nasty has Max Fried been for the Yankees? WFAN host Keith McPherson chimes in and also covers the ridiculous season for Aaron Judge. Keith also breaks down…
Foul TerritoryTeammate reactions to Devers drama
What were some of Rafael Devers' teammates thinking when he was talking about his refusal to play first base? MassLive's Christopher Smith was in the room…
Foul TerritoryTommy Kahnle’s wild 10 year ride & current Tigers run
Tigers reliever Tommy Kahnle just hit 10 years of Big League service time. We hit the highs with him and what he still wants to accomplish. He's also part of a…
Foul TerritoryDevers Feud, D’backs-Dodgers is lit, Rockies = worst team ever?
The guys cover all angles of Rafael Devers' frustration towards Craig Breslow and the Red Sox front office. (Top of Show) (15:43) Braves promote Luke Williams…
Foul TerritoryFairT: Derek Shelton fired, Surging Mariners, Betts bat concern
Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the red-hot Seattle Mariners, winners of 9-straight series. (Top of show) (3:00) Plus, a look at…
Foul TerritoryKyle Stowers & Steven Matz join FT
Marlins rookie Kyle Stowers discusses his breakout season, which has included a walk-off grand slam vs. Mason Miller and the Athletics. Kyle also talks about…
Foul TerritoryPirates fire Shelton, Ken Rosenthal joins, Pivetta’s tipping battle, Red Sox replay review
Breaking News: The Pirates fire manager Derek Shelton. Ken Rosenthal gives us the scoop. (Top of show) (21:01) Orioles-Mariners trade alert! Luis F. Castillo…
Foul TerritoryOld School v. New School debate sparked by Rangers hiring Bret Boone
Are hitters getting thrown too many numbers? This deep dive emerges when we bring on Dallas Morning News beat writer Evan Grant to dissect the Bret Boone…
Foul TerritoryCora v. Devers + Royals checkup
Is there something going on between Red Sox manager Alex Cora and big money slugger Rafael Devers? We dive in to that situation after hearing a rant from…
Foul TerritoryM’s add Leody Taveras, Cubs bullpen q’s, Judge balling, Hate lists
Everyone has a "list" of humans who are not their favorite people. (top of show) We start there with a check on AJ's list. (6:27) The Mariners picked up Leody…
Foul TerritoryJim Bowden’s hopeful May trades
Ryan Helsley to the Phillies? Luis Robert Jr. to the Rangers? Nolan Arenado to the Tigers? Former MLB GM Jim Bowden drops his hopeful trades for the month of…
Foul TerritoryKen Rosenthal’s Inside Scoop: Rangers hire Boone, Pages emerging, Correa’s Twins Odyssey
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal breaks down the status of Dodgers sluggers Mookie Betts and Andy Pages. Ken also shares his thoughts on the Rangers’ surprising…
Foul TerritoryPadres melt Yanks pen, Cubs IL Imanaga, Acuña's next step
Trevor May joins the party today! We start with Braves righty AJ Smith-Shawver flirting with a no-hitter (top of show) and how much of an X-factor he can be…
Foul TerritoryVictor Scott II joins Katie Woo on Cardinal Territory
Cardinals outfielder Victor Scott II joins Katie Woo on Cardinal Territory after a big series against the New York Mets. Victor talks about the differences…
Foul TerritoryFairT: Rangers shakeup, Casas out, Torrid Tigers, The Simpson effect
Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Rangers shakeup: Jake Burger demoted, OC Donnie Ecker and Leody Taveras out (Top of Show). (3:27) Triston…
Foul TerritoryUmp Show Virality + Braves checkup: Acuña soon?
What should expectations be for Ronald Acuña Jr. when he's back? Braves reporter Grant McAuley checks in with thoughts on the looming lineup boost and a state…
Foul TerritoryRed Sox lose Casas, Rangers fire OC, Dodgers promote Kim, Jays sign Turnbull, McCullers returns
One team is soaring with an attendance spike above the rest this season. (top of show) We hit the latest report from MLB. (3:19) The Rangers made more player…
Foul TerritoryDodgers Senior Director of Team Travel Scott Akasaki
Managing travel for a global baseball powerhouse ain't easy. Scott Akasaki tells us about his longtime job planning the itinerary for the Dodgers, including…
Foul TerritoryTorii Hunter’s WILD baseball life
This is a can't-miss conversation with Torii Hunter and if you read these write-ups that I do, you know I don't say this often. AJ knows former teammate Torii…
Foul TerritoryKen Rosenthal exposes MLB’s zone shrinkage secret, Sizes up Dodgers-Braves & Jake Burger’s demotion
It's great that MLB is working on strike zone accuracy with umpires but umm...why didn't they tell anyone about the massive evaluation changes that affect…
Foul TerritoryCubs Hitting Coach Dustin Kelly joins North Side Territory
With the offense rolling through the first month of the season, Cubs hitting coach Dustin Kelly joins North Side Territory hosts Sahadev Sharma and Patrick…
Foul TerritoryMLB Fact or Fiction + Astros starter Hunter Brown joins
If you throw mid-80's in high school, you still can become an MLB ace. Just ask Astros righty Hunter Brown, who tells us about his velo jump and then pitch mix…
Foul TerritoryJayson Werth’s Derby horse, Mets fan trolling, 2B rule hatred
Former All-Star Jayson Werth has a horse in the Kentucky Derby and he joins FT next to his prized racer named Flying Mohawk. We get some baseball/horse racing…
Foul TerritoryMLB hid shrinking zone? Trout IL’d
MLB shrunk the strike zone and didn't tell players or coaches about it?! We dissect The Athletic's bombshell article about umpires now calling pitches with a…
Foul TerritoryPadres checkup w/Kevin Acee: Pitching Hype, Misunderstood Manny
Can the Padres finish the job this year and slay the Dodgers? SD Union-Tribune beat writer Kevin Acee tells us about the strong start by the ballclub and we…
Foul TerritoryPete Fairbanks talks Rays run, Simpson’s run game, Attacking Judge
Rays closer Pete Fairbanks covers what has been working well for the club in recent games. Pete comps the experience of playing at The Trop vs. Steinbrenner…
Foul TerritoryFair Territory: Blue Jays rally, Rangers fade, Angels travel mess
Ken Rosenthal and Tricia Whitaker discuss how one game can change a narrative for the Toronto Blue Jays following their comeback against the Boston Red Sox…
Foul TerritoryRolling Royals, Javy Baez rebound, D’backs lose arms, Matrix slides?
The Tigers are finally starting to get production out of Javier Baez. (Top of show) Can he continue to build off his solid start? (9:08) The Royals are…
Foul TerritoryTyler Soderstrom on his BREAKOUT
Athletics slugger Tyler Soderstrom joins Foul Territory to talk about his breakout start to the 2025 season and what’s clicked for him at the plate. What’s…
Foul TerritoryMLB power rankings + Jays checkup
A fresh power rankings top 10 from each host is at your door! Let us know your thoughts in the reviews section of this podcast page and we'll read some replies…