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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 TerritoryD'Backs Manager Torey Lovullo joins FT: Burnes splash, Monty's revenge
Quick myth about player duffle bags bag debunked before we get to (02:52) Arizona skipper Torey Lovullo for a chat before spring training fires up. (04:47) To…
Foul TerritoryBP PECOTA projections breakdown, Andrew Friedman's 2-way player edge
Baseball Prospectus Editor-in-Chief Craig Goldstein explains the science behind the notorious PECOTA projections! (01:00) Craig discusses fan reactions to the…
Foul TerritoryAngels ink Kenley Jansen, Boone replies to LA, Cubs talking to Turner?
Good debate off the top with AJ v. SB on the Angels signing Kenley Jansen. Let's weigh the pros and cons. (3:25) (15:51) What are some alternatives for the…
Foul TerritoryAndrew Friedman joins Dodgers Territory
Dodgers President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman joins the show to unpack a busy offseason! (9:13) The Dodgers checked off nearly every item on their…
Foul TerritoryLance Lynn's free agent journey, Reliever role talks, Uniforms fixed!
Is Lance Lynn the next dominant closer—or is he sticking in the rotation? The veteran free agent pitcher joins FT to talk about his offseason, the teams eyeing…
Foul TerritoryFairT: Top Spring Training Storylines - ABS, Tito returns, Dodgers rotation, Vlad Jr. extension talks
Ken Rosenthal unpacks his biggest Spring Training storylines, including implementing ABS in the big-league game, Terry Francona's return with the Reds…
Foul TerritoryPadres sign platoon LF duo, Kiké Hernández to LA, Doc extension talks, TA v. Moncada, Neutral site WS?
Should MLB follow the Super Bowl model and host the World Series at a neutral site each year? (top of the show) (8:50) Kiké Hernández is back in Dodger blue…
Foul TerritoryWashington Nationals team preview
Did the Nats do enough this offseason to take a step forward? Washington Post reporter Andrew Golden details top storylines for the 2025 season. We cover their…
Foul TerritoryJon Berti on Cub life, Dodgers taking shots at Yanks, Beard policy
New Cubs infielder Jon Berti tells FT about his free agency journey that led him to Chicago. As a Yankee last year, what was going through his mind in that…
Foul TerritoryAlex Cora joins Monster Territory
Red Sox manager Alex Cora talks to Monster Territory host Robbie Hyde about the state of the club. They look back at good/bad from last season and ahead at…
Foul TerritoryChicago Cubs team preview w/Mooney
Patrick Mooney of The Athletic and North Side Territory joins FT to size up the offseason for the Cubs and preview their 2025 campaign. Do they have another…
Foul TerritoryWhit Merrifield talks MLB-NFL comps, Durability devalued
How does free agent Whit Merrifield handle his experience waiting for calls? First, we ask about anything MLB could pick up from the popularity dominance of…
Foul TerritoryLos Angeles Angels of Anaheim team preview with Sam Blum
Sam Blum goes through the biggest storylines for the Angels entering the 2025 season: Sam talks about where Mike Trout is physically entering 2025. Will…
Foul TerritoryKen Rosenthal on Bregman/Arenado situations, Ippei theories, Moncada to Angels, Salary cap warning
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal breaks down different ways to fix revenue disparity in MLB. Where will Alex Bregman and Nolan Arenado land? Ken covers the Yoan…
Foul TerritoryOhtani interpreter jail sentence, Angels add Moncada, Cash v. Gleyber
Ippei Mizuhara was sentenced to prison and his recent letter did not help the cause. (Start of show) We put a lid on the Shohei Ohtani interpreter scandal that…
Foul TerritoryBoston Red Sox team preview with Jonathan Papelbon
What does the current landscape of the AL East look like and is this the year Boston returns to the postseason? FT's Jonathan Papelbon dives into the top…
Foul TerritoryFairT - Alonso’s Mets reunion, Rays future, AL Central favs
Ken Rosenthal and guest host Tricia Whitaker discuss the New York Mets bringing Pete Alonso back into the fold. (Top of Show) (5:14) The hosts dive into murky…
Foul TerritoryJim Bowden breaks down Owners meetings, Failed medicals, Alonso negotiations, Top ROY candidates
What does the Pete Alonso deal mean for the future of the 1B market? Former GM/current Insider Jim Bowden sizes up the late deal with the Mets and then we dive…
Foul TerritoryMets/Alonso aftermath, Pirates sign Pham, Owners promote...John Fisher?! How good was Randy Johnson?
After all of that jazz, Pete Alonso returns. (3:00) How much better are the Mets now and can Pete still cash in big after this year? (16:03) The Pirates just…
Foul TerritoryBaseball America’s Farm System Rankings, Stuff+ Rankings, Giants reunite w/vets, Guards payroll problems
How did the Dodgers end up so high on the newly released 2025 farm system rankings and which clubs are ahead of them that could make noise? What about the…
Foul TerritoryNew York Yankees team preview with Derek Levandowski
Are the Yankees going to be OK without Juan Soto this season? We bring on Pinstripe Territory host Derek Levandowski to preview the top storylines surrounding…
Foul TerritoryFT Breaking News: Pete Alonso signs back with New York Mets
Former Polar Bear teammate Todd Frazier drops his instant thoughts on Pete Alonso returning to the Mets and how much it'll help the club lengthen their lineup…
Foul TerritoryWhy Laureano for Orioles? Extend Skenes? Twins sign Bader, D’Backs reunite w/Grichuk, Cubs add Brasier
Paul Skenes is a cash cow and the Pirates must attempt to lock him up now. Why can't this happen?! (Top of show) (7:01) The Orioles signed another outfielder…
Foul TerritoryCardinals outfielder Victor Scott II on 90SB goals, Youth movement
Will the Cardinals let speedster Victor Scott II run free this season even if he struggles at times? VSII talks about having a runway when getting called up…
Foul TerritorySan Francisco Giants team preview with F.P. Santangelo
Former Big Leaguer and current Giants analyst FP Santangelo runs us through the chances that SF can get back into playoff mode with Buster Posey running the…
Foul TerritoryKen Rosenthal dishes on Ump betting scandal, Phillies next splash, M's lies, Respecting Witt + PECOTA
Could the Phillies make a move for Kyle Tucker next winter? FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal ponders the next big move from Philly and then gets into his…
Foul TerritoryUmp banned for betting, Dipoto defends M’s, Edmonds barks at Cards
MLB banned umpire Pat Hoberg for being connected to baseball bets. (top of show) We explain the intricacies of the details from the lengthy MLB report. (14:24)…
Foul TerritoryJunior Caminero's WILD winter
Rays third baseman Junior Caminero was a monster star in the Dominican Republic playing winter ball and he went nuclear viral on multiple occasions. (04:27)…
Foul TerritoryMinnesota Twins team preview with Dan Hayes
Is a new owner coming soon to rescue the Twins? We hit the top storylines for the organization heading into the season with The Athletic's Dan Hayes. Can the…
Foul TerritoryTigers checkup: Bregman next? Jack Flaherty's wild ride
How did Jack Flaherty end up back with the Tigers? The Athletic reporter & Tiger Territory host Cody Stavenhagen jumps on with info and speculates about next…
Foul TerritoryFlaherty's back in Detroit, MLB's Luka for AD, Machado on SD's empty winter, Orlando Rays hints from Larkin?
We of course have to talk out the Luka for AD carbon copy in MLB and how different the NBA operates with trades. (5:09) Then we jump into the Jack Flaherty…
Foul TerritoryFairT - Jack Flaherty to Tigers, 5 teams w/big needs, "Sacramento A's"
Ken Rosenthal breaks down Jack Flaherty's return to the Tigers and weighs if Detroit can still swing for Alex Bregman in free agency. (5:11) A look at 5 teams…
Foul TerritoryFormer Pirates GM Neal Huntington on the small market struggle, Rev sharing, Pitt v. Cleveland
How difficult is it to run a team that won't spend money? Neal Huntington dealt with that adversity for years over in Pittsburgh but is seeing better results…
Foul TerritoryWhite Sox team preview w/Chuck Garfien
It can't get worse than 2024 for the South Siders...right? White Sox broadcaster Chuck Garfien previews 2025 for the club, including a group of prospects that…
Foul TerritoryTiger Territory Breaking News: Jack Flaherty signs back with Detroit
The Detroit Tigers are bringing back starting pitcher Jack Flaherty on a two-year deal. Tiger Territory hosts Cody Stavenhagen and Kieran Steckley react to the…
Foul TerritoryTeoscar Hernández: FA ride, Ohtani whisperer, Vladdy's Toronto decision, Mariners hitting woes, HR Derby again?
How did Dodgers slugger Teoscar Hernández like his free agent experience? (04:49) Teo tells us why he ended up back in LA and questions how much some other…
Foul TerritoryTarik Skubal & AJ Hinch on FT in NYC
AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal swings by FT after his acceptance speech at the BBWAA Awards event and then Tigers manager AJ Hinch talks with us about…
Foul TerritoryKen Rosenthal’s weekend update: Scherzer’s Jays journey, M’s add back Polanco. Giants plans, Lynn for closer?
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal discusses the possibility of Lance Lynn moving to a closer role. The Rays added Ha-Seong Kim. Will he help them make a surprise…
Foul TerritoryA’s team preview w/Melissa Lockard
Are the A’s a sleeper playoff contender? The Athletic’s Melissa Lockard details why the club started spending this offseason. How will the A’s and the rest of…
Foul TerritoryGrayson Rodriguez on Camden Yards shrinking, Dodgers shop til drop?
How will Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez adjust to the new left-field dimensions at Camden Yards? Grayson also shares his thoughts on former…
Foul TerritoryFairT: Hal's money comments, Rays ink Kim, Royals sign Estevez, Reds moves
Ken Rosenthal & guest host Hannah Keyser address including the Reds going for Luis Robert Jr. but coming up empty. Do they like their other recent additions?…
Foul TerritoryScherzer's a Blue Jay, Dylan Cease trade rumors, M's sign back Polanco
Trevor May joins the FT party today! Will Max Scherzer be the best of the $15mil offseason signings and how do we grade Toronto's offseason now? (Top of show)…
Foul TerritoryJim Bowden details Luis Robert trade talks, Alonso negotiations, Collusion speculation, Padres situation, Mariners budgeting
Where are we at with the Pete Alonso conversations and will the path still lead back to the Mets? (00:32) Former General Manager and current CBS Sports Insider…
Foul TerritoryChris Sale & Sean Manaea on FT in NYC
NL Cy Young winner Chris Sale tells us about the appreciation he has for his journey back to the top of the pitching world. The Braves starter takes us through…
Foul TerritoryRoyals sign Carlos Estevez, Active Reds, Pressly/Astros tension, Tigers adding
The reliever market floodgates are open! How money is the backend of that KC bullpen with their Carlos Estevez signing? (1:14) (15:50) What can be taken from…
Foul TerritoryBarry Bonds talks Ohtani, Today's game, Art of hitting
A rare conversation with Barry Bonds on FT in NYC from this past weekend's BBWAA Awards. What does he think of Shohei Ohtani's game and today's hitters? Hosts…
Foul TerritoryTim Anderson on his fresh start in Anaheim
In a rare and candid conversation with former batting champ Tim Anderson, we learn about his decision to sign with the Angels (01:45), what held him back from…
Foul TerritoryRays land Ha-Seong Kim, Tigers sign Kahnle, Yanks crying about LA?
There's a flurry of high-leverage reliever signings, including Kirby Yates money at 13mil from the Dodgers. (4:10) (7:09) The Tigers jumped in to sign Tommy…
Foul TerritoryCincinnati Reds team preview w/C. Trent Rosecrans
How can Elly De La Cruz take another step with his game in 2025? We hit the top storylines for the Reds, including the Terry Francona hire, starting rotation…
Foul TerritoryBreakout players + Ken Rosenthal on Padres Cease/King trade chances, LA weakness, Bregman/Alonso update
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal weighs the Alex Bregman free agent decision and if Houston might pivot to Jorge Polanco. Are the Padres going to trade Dylan…
Foul TerritoryMLB's record $12.1bil revenue, Bregman's offers, Reds ink Hays
The numbers are in for MLB 2024 revenue and they are record-breaking. (2:47) Why is the league uniquely thriving? (13:43) The Pirates are having an Adam…
Foul TerritoryPaul Sewald on Cleveland's recruiting moves, Vegas A's v. Raiders
Vet reliever Paul Sewald takes us inside the process that landed him in Cleveland with the Guardians on a one-year contract. Who was the top recruiter, how…
Foul TerritoryPaul Skenes joins FT in NYC
Pirates stud starter Paul Skenes is a man on a mission. The NL Rookie of the Year tells us how his offseason studying has led him to gameplan more aggressively…
Foul TerritoryCubs land a closer, Mets/Alonso battling, Astros frontrunners for Bregman?
How big is this Ryan Pressly addition for that Cubs bullpen and can the Astros still piece together a strong relief core? (3:35) (7:22) Also, does this salary…
Foul TerritoryFairT: Cubs get Pressly, Bregman/Astros return possible, Steve Cohen talks Pete Alonso, Skenes studying
Ken Rosenthal dishes on Ryan Pressly waiving his no-trade clause to the Cubs and opening the door for an Alex Bregman-Astros reunion. (Top of show) (4:25) An…
Foul TerritoryManager of the Year winners Pat Murphy & Stephen Vogt
Brewers manager Pat Murphy joins us at the BBWAA Awards to reflect on how special his first run was in leading the Milwaukee dugout. He also drops a hilarious…
Foul TerritoryKen Rosenthal's weekend update: Cohen v. Boras on Pete Alonso talks, Bregman/Astros reunion?
With Ryan Pressly traded to the Cubs, does this open up a deal for the Astros to now bring back Alex Bregman? FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal brings his Inside…
Foul TerritoryCleveland Guardians team preview w/Mandy Bell
Was swapping Josh Naylor for Carlos Santana at 1st base the right call for the Guards? MLB.com’s Mandy Bell fills us in on the club’s top storylines. What are…
Foul TerritoryGriffin Jax’s favorite stats, Air Force days
Minnesota Twins pitcher Griffin Jax tells to FT about his unique journey from "pee monitor" in the Air Force to pitching high leverage innings in the majors…
Foul TerritoryChris Taylor Joins Dodgers Territory
DT hosts Alanna Rizzo and Clint Pasillas weigh in on the buzz surrounding the Dodgers' rumored pursuit of reliever Kirby Yates and dive into the mixed reports…