Foul Territory

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What's Foul Territory about?

Baseball the way it should be covered and exclusive interviews with MLB studs #FTLive hosted by AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Adam Jones, Trevor May, Jason Kipnis, Jonathan Papelbon, Scott Braun, insider Ken Rosenthal and PTBNL. The world is our clubhouse.

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Foul Territory episodes:

06.01.2024
Jonny Gomes on Juan Soto's decision, Ángel Hernández ejected, Home Run Derby X, Youth tourney stats
We roll out two potential Juan Soto contract offer scenarios for Jonny Gomes to choose. How much would winning and comfort actually factor into a decision? Then we get Jonny's unfiltered thoughts on the league getting Ángel Hernández to call it...
06.01.2024
Fair Territory - Mets Circus, Negro League Stats, Skenes Stars
The Mets are crumbling in Queens. Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo cover the Jorge Lopez meltdown, Pete Alonso’s future & Steve Cohen’s ownership tenure. Paul Skenes is a certified pro. His 4th start went as well as expected and it's clear the Pirates...
05.31.2024
Are the Braves OK? Judge/Gunnar ballin, Healey on Mets saga
FT Live from the Jersey Shore today! The Mets had a week and it continued with some notable cuts. (1:58) Newsday’s Tim Healey swings by with the news and also the media perspective on the Jorge López team/teammate quote aftermath. (26:40)...
05.31.2024
Colton Cowser on relating to Jackson Holliday's journey, scouting umpires, moo > boo
What would Orioles breakout sophomore Colton Cowser tell his struggling rookie self last year? We get deep on how that relates to what Jackson Holliday is going through in AAA right now. We also have some good clean fun on...
05.31.2024
Ken Rosenthal's state of the NL Central, Mariners keys, Mets decisions
NL Central power rankings get kicked around and then FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal joins in with his list. We hit the surging Cardinals, surprise Brewers and umm...is the Cubs offense coming back at some point? Is it time for...
05.30.2024
Should Jorge López have been DFA’d? Yankees/Angels interference drama, Harper v. Giants
ANOTHER interference call was made on an infield fly. (21:15) We evaluate if Juan Soto should have done anything differently and whether it's time for a rule change. Part II covers (29:03) Anthony Rizzo's brilliant kick save! The Mets DFA’d Jorge...
05.30.2024
Tony Gwynn Jr. on how dad would hit today, Luis Arráez comps, state of Padres
Are the Tony Gwynn comparisons fair for current Padres contact king Luis Arráez? Tony Jr. drops insight, including the mentor they share and the number Luis was offered in Tony's honor. What's up with the Padres right now and when are...
05.30.2024
Ken Rosenthal’s trade szn players to watch + Dodgers seek bats
Who are the top 5 potential trade acquisitions to watch? FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal runs through his early list and then answers fan q’s about other stars who could be dealt. Players include Pete Alonso, Jesus Luzardo, Mason Miller and...
05.29.2024
Team checkups: Giants, M’s, Dodgers, Pads, Guards, more!
Padres waiver claim Jeremiah Estrada is literally striking out everyone. (10:23) How is he doing this and did he know about the consecutive strikeout record before he broke it? We jump around the league for some team checkups: Giants (2:39), Guardians...
05.29.2024
Fair Territory - Ángel Hernández calls it, Judge on fire, Guardians rolling, Acuña injury fallout
Ken Rosenthal reacts to MLB's "Ding dong the witch is dead moment" as longtime umpire Ángel Hernández retires. Aaron Judge is on fire for the Yanks, showing us just how long the season can be. Judge getting booed in the Bronx...
05.29.2024
Snell's regret, Brewers fans boo Counsell, J-Ram's Bonds treatment, Doc knocks Elly?
Giants starter Blake Snell bluntly states why he's had a rough start to the year and the FT crew reacts. (top of show) They follow with sly remarks from Guardians rockstar José Ramirez comparing himself to Barry Bonds! (10:44) Instant reaction...
05.29.2024
David O’Brien on Acuña’s ACL, Braves deadline needs, Ángel Hernández stories
Ronald Acuña Jr. will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL. How can the Braves recover and what will their outfield look like without the 2023 NL MVP? Let's talk trade deadline needs and is another division...
05.28.2024
Ángel Hernández IS OUT, Grifol's flat comments, Mets frozen, Bryce Harper v. umps
05.28.2024
North Side Territory - Craig Counsell returns to Milwaukee: “Cheer, boo, whatever, man.”
The Cubs manager heard the jeers from Brewers fans and mostly laughed it off during this highly anticipated matchup. Counsell doesn’t really care what people think, and he has bigger problems to deal with right now. The Brewers just keep...
05.28.2024
Andy Martino on "The Yankee Way", Cashman's successor, Pete Alonso’s future
Did Yankees front office leader Brian Cashman nearly walk away a couple years ago? SNY's Andy Martino spills details about the longtime exec, what his peers say about his legacy and who might be next in line to take over...
05.27.2024
Hammer Territory - Ronald Acuña Jr. Out For Remainder of 2024
Brad Rowland hosts an emergency episode of the Hammer Territory podcast to react to the news that Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. will miss the remainder of the 2024 season with a torn ACL.
05.27.2024
Karl Ravech on mic'd up magic, College & Little League World Series HYPE, uniform debate
More mic'd up player convos coming soon in MLB? ESPN Sunday Night Baseball broadcaster Karl Ravech describes the moments that the all-access pass creates and why we need more of it. Ravech covers baseball across the youth, college, and pro levels...
05.26.2024
Brent Rooker's "us against the world" A's, Mason Miller future #1 starter?
Oakland slugger Brent Rooker is tearing the cover off the ball in May and looking like an All-Star. We talk to him about his current HEATER and of course get to the ultimate HEAT in the league. Is closer Mason...
05.26.2024
Ken Rosenthal calls out Yankees crying poor, Wilbon hating exit velo
Luis Gil has been a stud for the Yankees this season. What's the plan for him when Gerrit Cole returns? FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal sorts out the good problems for the Yanks and the "BIG" money problems that owner...
05.25.2024
Tuffy Gosewisch's state of the D’Backs, Ketel heater, underrated Walker
Where is last year's World Series team at? We ask former Big Leaguer/current Diamondbacks broadcaster Tuffy Gosewisch about the club and Corbin Carroll's sophomore slump. Deserved praise for Ketel Marte and Christian Walker in this pod. Tuffy dives into why D'Backs coaching...
05.25.2024
Papelbon talks Red Sox pitching evolution, Mets woes, Skenes energy, crying in baseball
How did the Red Sox turn around their pitching problems from a year ago? Jonathan Papelbon is back with some insight on the team he covers closely and we ask him if this will last. Pap's down on the Mets and...
05.24.2024
White Sox-O's infield fly interference, Robo ump delay? A's-Rox thriller, Low K Skenes?
05.24.2024
Fair Territory - Manager HOT seats, Royals thrive, Astros rebound
Are Oli Marmol and John Schneider on shaky ground? Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo evaluate manager hot seats for the Cardinals, Blue Jays and other clubs. The Royals are the hottest team in the American League. They did something that has become rare...
05.24.2024
Joe Buck on his return to baseball, state of MLB media, inside the epic calls
The voice of 24 years of World Series baseball joins FT to talk about his one-game return to the booth after 2+ years away from baseball! Current ESPN MNF broadcaster Joe Buck opens up about how trolls affect modern broadcasting and...
05.23.2024
Yankees payroll "problems", Orioles finally swept, Bogaerts injury, M's confirm Schmidt tipping!
Is Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner hinting that he might not be the highest Juan Soto bidder? (1:11) (12:58) Padres All-Star Xander Bogaerts is out for a while with a fractured shoulder. This sparks a workload management convo, which is taking over...
05.23.2024
State of the Reds - Elly's chase for 100, Stephenson's strength, pitching eval
Can he do it?! We ask The Athletic Reds writer C. Trent Rosecrans about the odds of Elly De La Cruz reaching 100 stolen bases and if there's a chance the Reds will sign him up for a long time. Catcher...
05.23.2024
Ken Rosenthal on the rising MVP level shortstops, the Imanaga show, Skenes city
It's Gunnar Henderson and Bobby Witt Jr. time in the show. FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal covers the rise of the next great shortstop class. Pirates phenom Paul Skenes shoved in start number two in Chicago...what's next for him and the...
05.22.2024
Phillies HEATER, Tucker MVP chants, Pirates Cruz missiles, Nootbaar ejection
Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar got tossed in the first inning last night but was it really an ump show? (36:09) (28:35) Also, Masyn Winn's poker face about the Cardinals City Connect uniforms was an all-timer. (20:16) Kyle Tucker is on pace...
05.22.2024
Paul Sewald’s roaring return, Edwin Diaz analysis, Carroll status
Corbin Carroll ran circles around the league last year but has not been the same dude yet. D’Backs closer Paul Sewald is back on FT with eyes on Carroll’s progress. Sewald updates his own status, after missing the first month...
05.22.2024
Jake Burger's connection w/La Russa, Shock landing in Miami, Bond w/Soroka, City Connect rankings
Are team meals a defining factor in the success of a baseball team? Marlins baseball basher Jake Burger settles the “Meals Above Replacement” debate. How shocked was Burger when he was dealt from the White Sox to the Marlins last year...
05.21.2024
Royals ROLLING, Devers HR binge, Framber unravels, Holmes is human
Are team dinners responsible for the KC hot streak? Debate rages on about how much chemistry is impacting this run for the Royals and the two bats that are destroying the league. (10:49) (2:18) Rafael Devers has a homerun in six straight...
05.21.2024
Jo Adell educates haters about Trout's injury, talks changes = breakout!
Wait, Cameron Maybin's career was saved by Angels outfielder Jo Adell? Cam tells Jo how his attributes evolved Cam’s style to give him a few more trips in the Big Leagues! Adell speaks on bouncing from MLB to AAA for several...
05.21.2024
Where’s that Cubs thump? Imanaga/Assad DEALING, Kyle Hendricks Future
Welcome Cubs insiders Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma to FT to chat with Maybin, Kratz & Braun about their new show, Northside Territory. The Cubs are lacking true star power but they are deep across the board. Where can fans look for...
05.21.2024
Fair Territory - Epic Imanaga, Edwin Diaz struggles, Soto extension NOT imminent
Ken Rosenthal unpacks Cubs southpaw Shōta Imanaga's surge to start his big league career. Should the Pirates go for it this year with Paul Skenes & Jared Jones leading Pittsburgh towards contention? Despite the posturing, Ken explains why the Yankees & Juan Soto...
05.20.2024
Electric Skenes, Cardinals city connects, Edwin Diaz Slump, Lee injury, Manoah back?
Cameron Maybin co-hosts FT today to keep the Paul Skenes hype train rolling after his ridiculous second start. Our guys have tips for hitters on how to "try" to hit him. (4:00) (15:16) How about them St. Louis Cardinals City Connects?...
05.20.2024
FT launches North Side Territory! Cubs offense outage, Imanaga roaring
It’s the debut episode with Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney. The two Chicago-based writers for The Athletic take you behind the scenes at Wrigley Field to explain what’s going on with the offense. And why it’s so awkward for the...
05.20.2024
Jared Diamond details endangered switch hitters, catcher's interference crisis, arm injury war
Why is the switch hitter a fading breed? Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal details his latest story. We then hit his article on catcher's interference calls sweeping the nation. There's one way to halt it! Teams are diverting resources and...
05.19.2024
Whit Merrifield reveals overlooked key to Phillies chemistry
How is the first base experiment going for Bryce Harper? Phillies 3x All-Star Whit Merrifield delivers an in-depth scouting report. Whit reveals a key reason why the Phillies clubhouse receives rave reviews.The Phillies got some help on a controversial check swing...
05.19.2024
Dylan Moore's umpire prep work, Mariners pitching HEAT but where’s the offense?
The ball is not flying in Seattle. Mariners do-it-all man Dylan Moore details the difficulties of early season games in his home ballpark. Which M’s pitcher is the most fun to watch? What’s it been like filling in at shortstop for...
05.19.2024
Lance Lynn on front office comms, state of Cardinals, calling own pitches
Does an owner or GM notify players about the direction of the franchise? The question is sparked by Mets owner Steve Cohen hinting at upcoming trades on social media. We get Lance’s take on the state of the Cardinals, including...
05.18.2024
Brice Turang on his stolen base streak, relax mode, prepping for shortstop
Brewers second baseman Brice Turang decided to be himself at the plate and it's working! The rising star tells us about finally listening to his dad on swing advice and understanding his hitting ID. We asked the speedster about his epic...
05.18.2024
Mike Yastrzemski + on swing metrics, park factors, Mustache May, Yaz Fam
SF's home park is tough to crack for hitters. How do the Giants take that into account when measuring their performance? Newly mustached teammates Mike Yastrzemski and Austin Slater talk about the Giants and their Mustache May charity campaign, which supports...
05.18.2024
Rowdy Tellez scouting reports on Skenes, Jared Jones, Chapman fashion police
Did ghosts assist Bryan Reynolds in a recent monster game?! Pirates slugger Rowdy Tellez has the inside story. As a vet on a young team, Rowdy has grabbed a leadership role. That includes bad cop on attire but Aroldis Chapman has...
05.17.2024
Ken Rosenthal talks LA De La Cruz, Steve Cohen deleted tweet, Yu Darvish history
Are the Astros already back?! We open up the show with an underrated reason why it's been a quick recovery in Houston. (4:02) (8:08) Elly De La Cruz is beating teams SOLO and calling Los Angeles “his city.” Why haven't...
05.17.2024
Mark Prior joins Dodgers Territory w/pitching updates on Ohtani, May & more
Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior joins DT to talk Gavin Stone, Walker Buehler's return, Dustin May's rehab update, Shohei Ohtani's pitching rehab process, Yoshinobu Yamamoto's growth in the big leagues and more! VIP guests every week on Dodgers Territory --> Follow...
05.17.2024
Ben Higgins on Padres rollercoaster ride, Arráez addition, All-Star Profar?
Are the Padres OK? They had a strong two week run against solid competition and then got stomped on by...the Rockies. San Diego TV/radio personality Ben Higgins dishes on the the state of the ballclub, the Luis Arráez trade, Jurickson...
05.17.2024
Fair Territory - Ohtani Only Hitting, Sale/Cease Trade Evals, Phantastic Phillies
Ken Rosenthal & Alanna Rizzo dissect the early trade results for the Padres adding Dylan Cease and the Braves bringing in Chris Sale. Ken and Alanna weigh in on what has led to Philly owning baseball's best record and why they'll...
05.16.2024
SWEEPLESS Orioles, Yanks OWN Twins, Most exciting MLB arms, Wrong A's logo?!
The O’s haven't been swept in 2 years! Adley Rutschman kept the streak alive and we deive into Baltimore’s impressive streak. (08:21) (02:24) The Twins did not look like themselves against the Yankees. Did they have a bad game or is...
05.16.2024
Jason Mackey's State of the Pirates, Skenes Projection, Time to Win?
Is Paul Skenes going to be MLB next great ACE?! Post-Gazette columnist Jason Mackey tells FT about the plan for Skenes going forward, including a 6-man rotation. Who is feeling heat in this organization if the team doesn't make significant strides...
05.16.2024
Jack Fritz on MLB-best Phillies, Aaron Nola's Dominance, Trade Deadline Stunner!
Will Dave Dombrowski make a massive move at the trade deadline that vaults the Phillies over the top?! WIP Philly Radio host Jack Fritz throws it out there and defends the club's prospect capital cupboard. Fritz sparked the infamous Trea...

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Foul Territory episodes:

Jonny Gomes on Juan Soto's decision, Ángel Hernández ejected, Home Run Derby X, Youth tourney stats

Fair Territory - Mets Circus, Negro League Stats, Skenes Stars

Are the Braves OK? Judge/Gunnar ballin, Healey on Mets saga

Colton Cowser on relating to Jackson Holliday's journey, scouting umpires, moo > boo

Ken Rosenthal's state of the NL Central, Mariners keys, Mets decisions

Should Jorge López have been DFA’d? Yankees/Angels interference drama, Harper v. Giants

Tony Gwynn Jr. on how dad would hit today, Luis Arráez comps, state of Padres

Ken Rosenthal’s trade szn players to watch + Dodgers seek bats

Team checkups: Giants, M’s, Dodgers, Pads, Guards, more!

Fair Territory - Ángel Hernández calls it, Judge on fire, Guardians rolling, Acuña injury fallout

Snell's regret, Brewers fans boo Counsell, J-Ram's Bonds treatment, Doc knocks Elly?

David O’Brien on Acuña’s ACL, Braves deadline needs, Ángel Hernández stories

Ángel Hernández IS OUT, Grifol's flat comments, Mets frozen, Bryce Harper v. umps

North Side Territory - Craig Counsell returns to Milwaukee: “Cheer, boo, whatever, man.”

Andy Martino on "The Yankee Way", Cashman's successor, Pete Alonso’s future

Hammer Territory - Ronald Acuña Jr. Out For Remainder of 2024

Karl Ravech on mic'd up magic, College & Little League World Series HYPE, uniform debate

Brent Rooker's "us against the world" A's, Mason Miller future #1 starter?

Ken Rosenthal calls out Yankees crying poor, Wilbon hating exit velo

Tuffy Gosewisch's state of the D’Backs, Ketel heater, underrated Walker

Papelbon talks Red Sox pitching evolution, Mets woes, Skenes energy, crying in baseball

White Sox-O's infield fly interference, Robo ump delay? A's-Rox thriller, Low K Skenes?

Fair Territory - Manager HOT seats, Royals thrive, Astros rebound

Joe Buck on his return to baseball, state of MLB media, inside the epic calls

Yankees payroll "problems", Orioles finally swept, Bogaerts injury, M's confirm Schmidt tipping!

State of the Reds - Elly's chase for 100, Stephenson's strength, pitching eval

Ken Rosenthal on the rising MVP level shortstops, the Imanaga show, Skenes city

Phillies HEATER, Tucker MVP chants, Pirates Cruz missiles, Nootbaar ejection

Paul Sewald’s roaring return, Edwin Diaz analysis, Carroll status

Jake Burger's connection w/La Russa, Shock landing in Miami, Bond w/Soroka, City Connect rankings

Royals ROLLING, Devers HR binge, Framber unravels, Holmes is human

Jo Adell educates haters about Trout's injury, talks changes = breakout!

Where’s that Cubs thump? Imanaga/Assad DEALING, Kyle Hendricks Future

Fair Territory - Epic Imanaga, Edwin Diaz struggles, Soto extension NOT imminent

Electric Skenes, Cardinals city connects, Edwin Diaz Slump, Lee injury, Manoah back?

FT launches North Side Territory! Cubs offense outage, Imanaga roaring

Jared Diamond details endangered switch hitters, catcher's interference crisis, arm injury war

Whit Merrifield reveals overlooked key to Phillies chemistry

Dylan Moore's umpire prep work, Mariners pitching HEAT but where’s the offense?

Lance Lynn on front office comms, state of Cardinals, calling own pitches

Brice Turang on his stolen base streak, relax mode, prepping for shortstop

Mike Yastrzemski + on swing metrics, park factors, Mustache May, Yaz Fam

Rowdy Tellez scouting reports on Skenes, Jared Jones, Chapman fashion police

Ken Rosenthal talks LA De La Cruz, Steve Cohen deleted tweet, Yu Darvish history

Mark Prior joins Dodgers Territory w/pitching updates on Ohtani, May & more

Ben Higgins on Padres rollercoaster ride, Arráez addition, All-Star Profar?

Fair Territory - Ohtani Only Hitting, Sale/Cease Trade Evals, Phantastic Phillies

SWEEPLESS Orioles, Yanks OWN Twins, Most exciting MLB arms, Wrong A's logo?!

Jason Mackey's State of the Pirates, Skenes Projection, Time to Win?

Jack Fritz on MLB-best Phillies, Aaron Nola's Dominance, Trade Deadline Stunner!

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