Foul Territory

Former GM Jim Bowden has key trade ideas for a number of clubs and the names include Merrill Kelly, Kyle Stowers, and Sandy Alcantara.

We also talk to JB about Jeremy Peña’s injury, Luis Severino’s A’s complaints and why the Cubs should win the 2025 NL Central trade war.

Then it’s The Athletic’s Will Sammon swinging by to tell us about a sinking Mets team.

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Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Mets putrid showing over the weekend as owner Steve Cohen preaches patience. (0:50)

(3:26) The Phillies take the NL East lead but Ken is not all that impressed with Philly either.

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(5:31) The Astros top the Cubs in Kyle Tucker’s return to Houston. They're surging with Yordan Álvarez still sidelined. 

(7:03) The Blue Jays are flying high heading into a huge four game series against the Yankees. 

(9:32) After last season's ALCS appearance, this year's Guardians are a big disappointment. 

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(12:00) Ken’s Inside Dish explores his long-awaited Aaron Judge story finally seeing the light of day. 

(20:12) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if the A's will trade Luis Severino because he doesn't like Sacramento's mound, if the Tigers are underappreciated, if O'Neil Cruz is available and if the Red Sox ought to move on from Walker Buehler.

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Rob Manfred has a plan: tell players they’ve lost billions, and build their trust in him. We are fired up and weigh in on the commissioner's process for lowering payroll and contracts. (2:09)

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(16:51) A quick weekend series recap!

(18:10) ASG snubs: James Wood vs Teoscar Hernández.

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(19:47) A’s starter Luis Severino is complaining about Sacramento's ballpark, saying it’s like pitching in spring training. The A's apparently can't wait to trade him (according to Bob Nightengale). 

(28:16) Phillies outfielder Max Kepler expresses frustration with a lack of playing time and broken promises. Is it reasonable for them to bench him against lefty pitchers?

Hosts: AJ, EK, SB

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Should the Twins sell hard? Former Rockies GM Dan O'Dowd is here with trade takes, including the market for Baltimore's assets and the confusing direction of the Red Sox.

O’Dowd also analyzes Colorado’s current front-office woes and how the altitude drastically affected player performance.

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Hosts: Whit Merrifield, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun

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Cubs pitcher Justin Steele sheds light on his elbow surgery and what rehabbing has been like for him. Steele also shares what he does when the Cubs are playing and his reaction to Pete Crow-Armstrong's dominance. 

Other topics include pitch grips and card collecting.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Trevor May, Scott Braun

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Why don't the bad teams with trade assets do business now, instead of waiting for more assets to flood the market? FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal hits some pressing trade questions surrounding the Diamondbacks, Padres, Marlins, Pirates and Brewers.

Ken also covers Juan Soto playing to his potential again and the Rangers' nightmare offense. Is Globe Life Field to blame?

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Jason Kipnis, Scott Braun

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When will Daulton Varsho be back making ridiculous catches for Toronto? The Gold Glover makes his FT debut and has strong thoughts on why the Blue Jays are playing better ball.

Varsho also enlightens us with stories about current and former teammates, including Max Scherzer, Vladdy Jr. and guest host Whit Merrifield.

How hard (or easy) was it to transition from catcher to the outfield? 

Hosts: Whit Merrifield, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun

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Angels broadcaster and former MLB pitcher Mark Gubicza talks about a super improved bullpen and the durable reliability of their starters. Gubicza also gives health updates on Zach Neto and Ron Washington. Of course we cover the team shooting prospects up to MLB in a blink!

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Jason Kipnis, Scott Braun

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We analyze first-half grades for the NL that were listed by CBS Sports. Look back a few pods for the AL version too.

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(12:28) Braves starter Spencer Schwellenbach reveals his mentors and who he’s learned the most about pitching from. Spencer also explains pitching changes in baseball, quickly learning pitches, and how pitchers are being trained for going deeper into starts. Plus, who on the Braves is overlooked by the national media?

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Jason Kipnis, Scott Braun

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What team doesn’t have their name as their website URL? (Top of Show)

(2:20) The Blue Jays and Guardians had BEEF after HBPs. Any issues plunking star players?

(8:16) Even more BEEF with Willson Contreras and the Chicago Cubs.

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(9:55) Life as a small market team: no Rays are finalists for the All-Star game :(

(11:40) Wander Franco was convicted by a Dominican court. Chances are very low we see him in the Big Leagues again.

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(16:55) Griffin Canning went down for the Mets. We cover what could be a close NL East race.

(24:39) Cal Raleigh is IN for the Home Run Derby! Plus, Kip shares a crazy HR Derby story.

(27:24) MLB announced AL and NL All-Star game finalists. Who is going to start?

(33:10) Looking ahead: The hosts pick their most exciting weekend matchups.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Jason Kipnis, Scott Braun

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