Foul Territory

It took until September 13th, but Vladimir Guerrero Jr. FINALLY homered at home. (Top of show) Kratz thinks he's heating up.

(3:02) Pitchers don’t usually win MVP awards, but Cam Schlittler is building a worthy case. Is it enough to overtake Yordan Alvarez? Plus, can the Blue Jays squeeze into the postseason, and just how dangerous can they be?

(16:10) Payton Tolle joined Pedro Martinez as the only other Red Sox pitcher to start a game with an immaculate inning.

(17:46) Rafael Devers will undergo season-ending surgery to address a core muscle injury, and he might not be the only notable Giant whose season ends early…

(20:27) Was Bryce Harper sending a message when he took 34.27 seconds to circle the bases on his homer on Saturday?

(22:15) Willson Contreras gave up on an at-bat while rehabbing because the home plate umpire didn’t let him get more pine tar. Contreras tossed his bat in the umpire’s direction after striking out. 

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(31:43) Fernando Tais Jr.’s late-season emergence has helped propel the Padres to a seven-game win streak, placing them 2.5 games up for the final wild card spot with two weeks left to play.

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(37:35) Byron Buxton will undergo season-ending hip surgery.

(41:21) We ran a poll during the show, asking who will win the AL Central. Plus, a new Dylan Cease painting is hanging in John Schneider’s office.

(46:21) The D’backs, who sit 2.5 GB of the last wild card spot, DFA’d Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz

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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal thinks the NL postseason picture is set thanks to the Padres' 7-game winning streak. (Top of show)

(2:17) In the American League, the White Sox and Guardians clash in a 3-game series to decide AL Central supremacy.

(4:30) In the AL West, the Astros' losses are the Rangers' gains.

(6:50) The Blue Jays are still alive in the AL Wild Card race.

(10:10) Ken's Inside Dish explores the awards races.

(22:45) Grillin' Ken answers your live questions, including whether Junior Caminero could win the AL MVP and which ballparks are best in October.

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Which General Managers (or Presidents of Baseball Operations) should be worried about their jobs? Are there some names that are safe, but their owners should reconsider? Let's kick around some names with this extended group of FT hosts.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun, Kevin Pillar

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Untold stories asked by a former teammate here! One of the greatest players to ever man third base jumped on FT for the first time. Hall of Famer Adrián Beltré looks back on his legendary career and favorite memories, plus relives the insane 2011 World Series.

Beltré also previews Baseball United's upcoming Cancún Week, which he is a big part of.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski & Erik Kratz

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Karl Ravech and Justin Musil welcome Padres starting pitcher Michael King on this episode of Dirt From The Dugout. King dives into his upbringing in the Northeast, his time at Boston College, and the advice he'd give young athletes looking to get the most out of their sport. 

Plus, he breaks down why mastering his pitches matters, what facing the Yankees was like this season, and the hitters he never wants to see in the majors.

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal breaks down how the Dodgers plan to handle Shohei Ohtani's IL stint moving forward.

Plus, Rosenthal weighs in on whether Anthony Volpe is back in MLB for a while, sets expectations for the Phillies, breaks down who's taking the third AL Wild Card spot, and discusses whether Angels manager Kurt Suzuki might actually return next season.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Baseball royalty sits down with FT! Tim Kurkjian dives into what makes the Brewers so dangerous, hypes the rise of Pete Crow-Armstrong, maps out the Yankees path to the World Series, and explains why Babe Ruth, not Shohei Ohtani, is still the greatest player of all time.

Kurkjian also shares where he was on September 11th, 2001 and how baseball helped bring the country back together in its wake.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Does an MLB manager need to have playing experience? Reaction in here to a recent poll brings out some insightful player perspective.

(16:35) Legendary manager Bobby Valentine looks back on the wake of 9/11, sharing touching stories about where he was that day, what the atmosphere was like in New York, and how baseball helped bring everyone together. Bobby V also breaks down the current state of the Mets, reflects on his managerial career, and shares whether he believes a manager has to be a former player.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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It's been 25 years since the attacks on September 11th. It will be remembered and talked about throughout the game of baseball today and forever. (Top of show)

(4:42) What a return to the majors for Anthony Volpe! Three hits, including a grand slam. Can he be an impact player for the Yankees as the postseason approaches?

(18:11) Sonny Gray has not decided whether he will pitch next season, but he's DEALING. When is it time for a player to walk away from the game?

(24:36) The Giants are offering to kinda pay their most loyal fans to come to September games.

(31:45) Turns out the Tigers DO have a plane that can travel cross-country. Plus, the Blue Jays have DFA'd Jesús Sánchez and are calling up a journeyman with a great story.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal weighs in on Shohei Ohtani landing on the IL after playing through knee, biceps, and neck issues. Did the Dodgers wait too long to make the move? Top prospect Josue De Paula gets the call to LA.

(9:40) On-Deck breaks down the tightening NL East race between the Phillies and Braves, with the Cubs also chasing the NL's top Wild Card spot.

(12:41) Grillin' Ken explains why the Yankees must protect Aaron Judge from himself as they carefully build him back up. Plus, thoughts on Yordan Alvarez's Triple Crown chase and managers running out of mound visits.

(21:58) Dude and Dork of the Week features Elly De La Cruz, the Brewers, Rockies, and Doug Eddings.

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