Foul Territory

Blue Bird Territory co-host Kevin Pillar breaks down the Blue Jays roller coaster push for October and whether they could make some noise if they get in. Plus, are the Jays better after the trade deadline? And what’s gone wrong with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in 2025?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Dodgers Territory co-host Katie Woo explores the questions surrounding the Dodgers after placing Shohei Ohtani on the injured list so close to the postseason, and why the move was long overdue. Plus, what can be expected of top prospect Josue De Paula after getting the call?

(17:45) 25 years after the 9/11 attacks, 2001 Met Todd Zeile reflects on baseball becoming a healing outlet for the nation in a new documentary, “When America Took The Field.”

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Jermaine Dye used to call pitches from the dugout?! (Top of show) AJ and Kratz have some stories of unlikely personnel making big decisions.

(5:34) Benches cleared between the White Sox and Pirates after Brandon Lowe took exception to Sam Antonacci throwing a bit of his elbow into Lowe while sliding into second base. Bush league or legal?

(20:01) Bryce Harper has lost 9 of his 14 first-inning challenges. He’s challenged in the first inning as a batter more than 18 teams have.

(21:56) Brandon Sproat’s four walks in the ninth inning with the Brewers up seven runs sparked blunt criticism from Pat Murphy. The Brewers optioned the flamethrower shortly afterward.

(23:49) Craig Stammen appeared to lose track of how many mound visits he used in the third inning, resulting in Walker Buehler’s early removal. Stammen revealed postgame what actually happened.

(30:37) Anthony Volpe was recalled after Jazz Chisholm Jr. landed on the IL. What does his replacement, George Lombard Jr., think of his return?

(33:15) Jose Altuve reached 2,500 hits. Can he make it to 3,000?

(35:37) The Braves discussed trading Spencer Strider to the Rangers in a deal for Jacob deGrom at the trade deadline?!

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Three-time World Series champion and Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy breaks down Tarik Skubal's interesting adjustments to his new team, enlightens us on Freddie Freeman and Shohei Ohtani notes, and explains why winning 110+ games was not the goal. Muncy also reflects on some key parts of his story of failure with the A's and discusses closing in on a huge milestone.

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Rays radio broadcaster Neil Solondz breaks down what's clicking for the AL East leader, Junior Caminero's AL home run race bid, Freddy Peralta's adjustments, and how Drew Rasmussen and Nick Martinez are having underrated seasons.

(16:20) Newly acquired Blue Jays rookie centerfielder Brett Bateman hops on FT to relive getting traded, discuss how Toronto is utilizing his tools, analyze how he's adjusted his approach at the plate, and share insight about his superstar friend Pete Crow-Armstrong.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Cubs reliever Jacob Webb's last few save opportunities haven't been ideal, to say the least. Should we be concerned about their bullpen?

(3:23) Let's talk about Rockies-Yankees storylines from last night. Aaron Judge returned, Cam Schlittler shoved AGAIN, the Rockies made a defensive blunder, and Spencer Jones rocked an FT original Ben Rice T-Shirt in BP!

(18:00) The Nationals made HISTORY yesterday! But not in a good way. The bullpen blew their 38th save opportunity of the season which is the most in MLB history.

(25:12) The Brewers became the first team this season to reach 90 wins, and they did it in walk-off fashion against the Cubs.

(33:05) Which managers should, and shouldn't, be on the hot seat?

(44:13) Sal Stewart, Munetaka Murakami, and Kazuma Okamoto make MLB history as the first trio of rookies to hit 30+ HR in the same season. Plus, it's hard to make Junior Caminero jealous, but Mariners' Lazaro Montes did it with a 474 ft. BOMB!

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Former MLB pitcher Trevor May explains why Shohei Ohtani should exclusively hit the rest of the season, weighs in on Garrett Crochet’s return as a reliever, the AL Cy Young Award race, offers his perspective on Ronald Acuña Jr.’s home run antics and hits many more topics.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal discusses how the Yankees should build Aaron Judge back up without a rehab assignment after missing several months. Ken pulls back the curtain on Kevin Gausman getting traded, Max Muncy’s rise to Dodger stardom, the Cubs, Brewers, and White Sox chances at the World Series, and the crowded NL Manager of the Year race.

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Thomas Pannone tossed a perfecto for AAA Nashville! (Top of show) It hasn't happened in a minute in the Minors.

(1:48) Umpire Doug Eddings directed Hancel Rincon to adjust his cap tilt during his MLB debut. The ask lit a fire underneath Cardinals manager Oli Marmol, who was ejected and had some choice words after the game. Was this really necessary by Eddings?

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(14:30) Jesus Luzardo tossed a shutout in the quickest nine-inning Phillies game in more than 37 years.

(18:49) Ronald Acuña Jr. played villain in Philadelphia all weekend, including pulling a curtain call in front of thousands of angry Phillies fans. Zack Wheeler took a jab at his antics. BUT did he actually do anything wrong?

(27:11) The Mariners are flat-out cooked. Should Brendan Donovan even come back, at this point?

(28:58) Jake Cronenworth FINALLY hit his first opposite-field home run in his seventh big league season.

(31:44) The Red Sox mocked Blaze Alexander after tempers flared on Friday, then proceeded to sweep the O’s, who are in trouble.

(36:49) Rays starter Shane McClanahan landed back on the IL with forearm tightness.

(39:31) Luke Weaver revealed he’s been dealing with severe poison ivy over the last month and has hardly been able to sleep.

(42:23) The White Sox revealed spectacular-looking new stadium renderings.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal unpacks Ronald Acuña Jr.'s heroics to lift the Braves over the Phillies. (Top of Show)

(3:23) In a muddy "Race of the Turtles," the Guardians leapfrog the Blue Jays. The Jays will need to piece together innings down the stretch. Plus, the Orioles are sinking and the Rangers are hanging around.

(7:17) In the NL playoff race, why the Marlins can gain ground quickly before it's too late.

(10:50) Ken's Inside Dish unpacks the strange Doug Eddings situation Friday in Colorado.

(19:35) Grillin' Ken answers your live questions, including Sonny Gray's stellar season, if an Acuña extension could happen, how the Yankees could manage Aaron Judge's return, and which teams would benefit most from being a top 2 seed.

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