Foul Territory

Rays closer Pete Fairbanks covers what has been working well for the club in recent games.

Pete comps the experience of playing at The Trop vs. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa. 

What is Pete doing differently between 2024 and 2025?

Why do teams pitch to Aaron Judge as regularly as they do?

Pete breaks down some of the strategy that goes into pregame meetings for pitchers.

Chandler Simpson speed talk in here too.

Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Alanna Rizzo

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Ken Rosenthal and Tricia Whitaker discuss how one game can change a narrative for the Toronto Blue Jays following their comeback against the Boston Red Sox. (Top of show)

(2:51) The Texas Rangers are testing GM Chris Young's patience after another "power outage".

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(11:17) Pete Crow-Armstrong is turning heads as the Cubs’ breakout star continues to shine in 2025.

(14:40) The hosts answer live Grillin' Ken questions, including whether the Dodgers will target a starter at the deadline and why David Robertson is still available.

(23:05) Ken and Tricia crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week. 

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The Tigers are finally starting to get production out of Javier Baez. (Top of show) Can he continue to build off his solid start?

(9:08) The Royals are rolling!

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(13:06) Jeff Hoffman is HIM. Other teams missed the boat.

(14:34) The Angels really blew it with this travel day disaster and are still paying the price.

(17:14) Brewers manager Pat Murphy is making decisive moves this year to send a message.

(19:39) Benches cleared in Baltimore after Heston Kjerstad took offense to Pablo Reyes landing on him after stealing a base. Reasonable qualm?

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(23:37) The Diamondbacks are weathering the storm of losing big bullpen arms.

(29:49) The all-time stolen base percentage leader list features mostly recent names.

(31:21) Aaron Judge had a monster historic first month. Where does Judge stack up against the best hitters in this century?

(33:30) Orioles manager Brandon Hyde has received a lot of public backlash but is he really to blame for the Orioles rough start?

(40:55) A quick convo about early surprises in here.

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Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Britt Ghiroli

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Athletics slugger Tyler Soderstrom joins Foul Territory to talk about his breakout start to the 2025 season and what’s clicked for him at the plate. What’s been key to his turnaround after a tough MLB debut?

He shares how the team has adjusted to playing in a minor league ballpark in Sacramento.

Soderstrom opens up about bouncing between positions — from catcher to first base to left field — and how he’s using his athleticism to stay on the field.

Plus, Tyler talks about lessons learned from his dad, a former MLB pitcher, and reacts to Jacob Wilson’s unusual rise to success.

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Hosts: Kratz, Cam Maybin, Alanna Rizzo

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(9:53) The Athletic’s Mitch Bannon explains the lack of margin for error for the Blue Jays’ rotation right now.

Mitch breaks down the circus catch in center by Daulton Varsho, lack of pop by superstar bats & hot seat status for manager John Schneider. 

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The Mets are sizzling on offense and the best still might be yet to come. (top of show). 

(9:34) We also cover a big blow to their bullpen with the AJ Minter injury. 

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(12:10) The Rockies are a hot mess right now.

(18:23) The Padres cut Yuli Gurriel as reinforcements are on the way.

(21:43) The Phillies won a WILD one against the Nats. 

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(25:14) How do we evaluate the offensive explosion for the Yankees in Baltimore last night?

(32:33) A pair of veteran starters are returning to the mound with Tony Gonsolin and the long-awaited return of Lance McCullers Jr. 

(44:25) Are the Braves becoming one of the scariest team in baseball again?

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Mark DeRosa is back to manage Team USA in the World Baseball Classic next year. DeRo spent time on The Phillies Show discussing the Phillies’ meh start and why he isn’t necessarily worried about it. He also talks about trying to recruit Zack Wheeler and Bryce Harper to play for Team USA in next year’s WBC and much more.

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With the Miami Marlins and Los Angeles Dodgers squaring off this week, The Athletic's Andy McCullough dives into his article covering the record payroll difference between the two teams.

There's an apparent disconnect between the Marlins organization and their fans. Can they earn the people's trust back?

How significant of a concern is it that the Dodgers have an entire pitching staff on the IL?

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From a sizzling Jung Hoo Lee and the fire Chicago Cubs bats to a slumping Joc Pederson and the lowly Chicago White Sox, we cover the winners and losers through the season's first month.

Baltimore Orioles SP Grayson Rodriguez joins us to discuss his rehab progress, the O's tough start to the season, & their position player team meeting.

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We recap the Dodgers' dramatic walk-off win over the Marlins and take a closer look at what Miami needs to do to eventually compete with big-market teams. (top of show)

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(13:59) We have a Tyler Glasnow injury update.

(15:22) That Mets lineup is LEGIT.

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(17:48) The Reds are on fire. Are they a serious threat to take the division?

(20:32) Do we buy this hot streak for the Twins?

(25:01) Strength of schedule report is crazy right now!

(28:21) Previewing a key series between the Padres and Giants this week.

(31:26) Guest list preview, includes Torii Hunter soon.

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