Foul Territory

Epic ump mic usage last night to start the show. (Top of show)

(6:30) There’s already growing drama surrounding Juan Soto’s time in Queens. Is it unfair overreaction, or are there real concerns about effort and attitude?

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(18:49)  The Dodgers have lost four straight home games for the first time since 2017 (including a sweep by the Angels). Should they be worried?

(26:58) With Jose Alvarado suspended, the Phillies apparently talked to free agent David Robertson. Will it happen?

(28:30) Pete Alonso joins FT on Wednesday!

(29:47) Was Kyle Gibson treated fairly by the Orioles, or did they cut him too soon?

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(33:35) The Cardinals crushed the Tigers and might be legitimate playoff contenders.

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San Diego Padres standout Dylan Cease joins Kyle Glaser on Friar Territory, a Padres show under the FT Network umbrella. Cease discusses how the Padres organization sets pitchers up for success, what makes Ruben Niebla such a unique pitching coach and why the 2025 Padres might be the best team he's played on.

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FT Resident GM Jim Bowden details the importance of what comes next for Mike Elias in Baltimore.

In the wake of the Jose Alvarado suspension, what do the Phillies do next and why was that PED excuse lame?

Jim also drops his take on how the Dodgers should handle Dalton Rushing's development in the Bigs.

Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun

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Baltimore radio host Jason La Canfora sounds off on Mike Elias and the Orioles after the Brandon Hyde’s firing. Who might be traded from this group and what is wrong with some of their most hyped talents?

Then we hit a potential solution for the Red Sox at 1st base and it isn't Rafael Devers.

The Royals lost two big arms to the Injured List. Will they be OK?

The Astros still don't have Yordan Alvarez back and we debate how much info the public should receive about player injuries.

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The Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde over the weekend. What’s next? (Top of show)

(21:20) The Pirates are on the verge of history with meager scoring.

(24:47) What does the positive PED test mean for Jose Alvarado and the Phillies?

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(40:04) The Subway Series did not disappoint as Juan Soto made his return to the Bronx.

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The Twins win streak was finally snapped.

The Dodgers cut ties with some cherished members of the org.

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Fair Territory Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Orioles parting ways with manager Brandon Hyde and what this means for them at the trade deadline. (Top of show)

(4:40) Ken gets to the current Rafael Devers hot streak and Boston's ongoing first base issues.

(7:14) The Dodgers act fast with early-season roster moves that cut bait with cherished members of the franchise.

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(11:20) ABS is coming, but concerns and questions are lingering.

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(20:04) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including the reality of Paul Skenes being traded this year, which manager is on the hot seat next, and Ken's most interesting player he's covered.

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NYT contributor Scott Miller hypes his new book: “Skipper: Why Baseball Managers Matter and Always Will”

Miller shares stories from legendary dugouts—Tom Kelly, Sparky Anderson, and others—while explaining how the manager's job has evolved.

He also details the modern power shift from manager to front office and why, despite that shift, the best skippers still have a major impact on wins and culture today.

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The story of jumping midseason into an important role with a contender is fascinating. Former All-Star Bret Boone tells us how he plans to solve the offensive woes for the Rangers.

There’s some valuable dialogue about the current verbiage living in hitter’s brains and how simplifying some parts might ease the mind for success.

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A’s closer Mason Miller details how he preps for hitters, including the other pitchers he watches.

We also get into his thoughts on the Dodgers but they’re not the team that has impressed him the most!

Hosts: Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun

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Attorney Jeffrey Lenkov tells us how he ended up repping Pete Rose and how he landed the reinstatement result he was seeking.

What were discussions like with commissioner Manfred and how much of a factor was political pressure?

What would Pete’s reaction be if he was still alive for the decision and how should his Hall of Fame case be handled?

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