Foul Territory

AJ and Erik reveal their power rankings with less than a week to go in the regular season.

(09:20) Laz Díaz didn’t hold back, calling out baseball’s “nasty” climate against his fellow umpires.

(27:04) CBS Sports national writer Julian McWilliams examines Driveline’s influence across MLB, how Kristian Campbell went from signing a $60M extension to searching for his swing in Triple-A, and more.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Foul Territory Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal breaks down the latest managerial and front office movement, including new deals for Andy Green and Chad Tracy. Plus, why the Mets aren’t done after adding former Twins POBO Derek Falvey to their front office, the Rays' ALDS advantage, the chaotic AL West, and more.

(20:03) Who has captured Chicago more? The White Sox or the Cubs? The Athletic’s Jon Greenberg joins to discuss both teams with the playoffs approaching, Pete Crow-Armstrong’s magnificent season, the Cubs’ pitching struggles, Luis Castillo’s alarming performance, and more.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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The Rays won their fifth AL East title in franchise history on Tuesday. (Top of Show)

(04:41) We’ve got a three-way tie atop the NL Wild Card. It’s not a question of who makes it and who won’t, but rather who gets the coveted home-field advantage…

(12:40) The Mets removed the “interim manager” tag from Andy Green, signing him to a three-year deal.

(15:10) Detroit will be PACKED for Justin Verlander’s final start.

(17:58) Crush City Territory co-host Chandler Rome discusses the pressing issues the Astros face with less than a week to go, Yordan Alvarez’s team meeting, and Joe Espada’s future in Houston.

(42:03) Jackson Holliday will undergo surgery on his left wrist.

(44:36) Popular subject from yesterday. The Reds have five of the worst nine hitters in baseball. We dive a bit deeper this time.

(46:59) Yanks SP Carlos Rodón was awarded the Most Valuable Philanthropist for September.

(48:42) AJ got an exclusive scoop from Justin Verlander himself on his final outing…

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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What will the Yankees do without Aaron Judge in the Wildcard Round? Veteran MLB reliever Adam Ottavino weighs in on the plan for the Yanks, Freddy Peralta's rise after leaving the Mets, and the strongest pitching staffs entering October.

(17:12) Ottavino also breaks down why Paul Skenes hasn’t looked like himself this season, particularly when it comes to his velocity and whether or not his participation in the World Baseball Classic is a possible root of the drop.

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Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal discusses how the Yankees and Aaron Judge go forward following Judge's setback. (top of show)

(3:58) Shohei Ohtani is poised to return this week against the Padres.

(6:13) There is no guarantee that Alex Bregman returns after a freak accident in Cincinnati.

(9:09) Inside Dish unpacks how the Red Sox and Padres proved Ken wrong!

(18:39) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including whether a team below .500 will make the postseason, whether the playoff field could expand when the league adds two more teams, whether Yordan Alvarez is the AL MVP, and how the Braves will slot their playoff rotation.

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The Red Sox have ditched the interim label and named Chad Tracy as their full-time manager, locking in a 3-year contract. (TOS)

(3:00) Aaron Judge is likely to miss the AL Wild Card Series. How much will the Yankees miss their captain as they look to make a deep postseason run?

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(14:11) The Reds have 5 of the worst 9 hitters in all of baseball, and Nick Krall traded for 4 of those players. Oof.

(16:40) We hit some updates from Orioles PBO Mike Elias.

(19:35) North Side Territory co-host Patrick Mooney joins FT with the latest on the Cubs playoff push and what Alex Bregman’s gruesome injury means for their postseason hopes.

(32:46) Check out our animated merch at the FT Shop! Plus, a fan pointed out that AJ has a pretty epic birthday.  

(35:37) The newest Dirt from the Dugout episode stars Yankees manager Aaron Boone...don't miss it! And the Giants are setting a weird record with their roster usage.

(41:43) Baseball America released their 2026 Minor League Players of the Year per org.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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The Phillies Show co-host Jim Salisbury discusses the state of the Phillies heading into the postseason. Can they overcome a slumping bullpen? Plus, Jim explains what needs to be flushed to get where they want to go.

(21:57) Yankees SP Carlos Rodón reveals the clubhouse vibe following Aaron Judge’s untimely calf injury. Rodón touches on what he’s seeing from Cam Schlittler amid a Cy Young-worthy season, Aaron Boone’s odd postgame celebration, and more on his Roberto Clemente Award nomination.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz

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Four-time Manager of the Year Buck Showalter explains why there’s nothing wrong with a postseason-clinching celebration. Showalter reveals a chilling story from the haunted Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Pete Alonso’s return to Queens, and managing around Aaron Judge’s injury.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz

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Scott wasn’t around today, so AJ got to talk football :/

(3:10) Aaron Judge landed back on the IL with a calf injury. Are the Yankees in trouble? Plus, Alex Bregman took a foul ball to the face on Sunday.

(14:45) Several teams were eliminated over the weekend, including the Pirates, Tigers, and Marlins.

(17:27) Barry Larkin didn’t hold back after another disappointing season in Cincinnati…

(22:32) The playoff bracket is shaping up with one week remaining. Who would benefit most from getting the two-seed in the American League?

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(31:36) The Nationals inked a four-year extension worth up to $70M (if club option is picked up for 5th year) with Cade Cavalli.

(34:21) Dan Wilson is unlikely to return as Mariners manager in 2027.

(37:12) Todd Helton's statue was unveiled outside of Coors Field.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz

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Jesse Cole, owner of the viral baseball sensation The Savannah Bananas, sat down with Karl Ravech and Justin Musil on Dirt From The Dugout this week.

Cole breaks down his "what if" approach to reinventing baseball's slow spots, his LCP (learn, change, plus) post-game review habit, and the nonstop idea-generation process behind the show's trick plays and performances.

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