Foul Territory

Astros manager Joe Espada joined Crush City Territory hosts Tyler Stafford and (The Athletic beat reporter) Chandler Rome to reflect on his first season in charge, the excitement of 2025 and preview the new-look Astros team headed to West Palm Beach.

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The Diamondbacks signed up Kendall Graveman to help patch a weak spot from a year ago. (Top of Show) Is their bullpen good enough to win it all?

(12:39) Analytics nerds love Jakob Junis and he just signed with the Guardians.

(15:16) What do Framber Valdez’s comments about Jose Altuve and no extension talks mean for the Astros?

(18:32) Did Tigers POBO Scott Harris throw shade at Alex Bregman for not choosing Detroit?

(25:59) Brewers manager Pat Murphy named his Opening Day starter already?

(30:45) Fan q's about a Nolan Arenado trade destination.

(33:24) Joey Gallo, meet the White Sox.

(36:02) Fan q about the Marcus Stroman saga showing up a bit later than the rest of his teammates. More on this story in a pod coming out this weekend!

(38:38) The Braves are taking it slow with Ronald Acuña Jr. and he's also going to run less?!?!

(49:53) Is Anthony Rendon's career over?

(55:49) Jarren Duran was awesome last year but will the same pop show up for 2025?

(58:18) The Yankees have a swaggy new facility.

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Hosts: Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun

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Jonathan Papelbon talks about the Alex Bregman signing and where it puts the Red Sox in 2025.

(1:52) Lineup talk.

(5:45) Where do the top prospects fit in?

(7:30) Could this make the club a division contender?

(13:03) BETMGM over/under stolen base totals for Anthony Volpe this season.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun

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The Dodgers host the Tigers in LA to open the season, including a ring ceremony for now-enemy Jack Flaherty! How is that going to play out?

Jack tells us about the conversations that led to him returning to the Motor City. Was Tarik Skubal involved in the recruiting process? Jack dives into beef with the Padres and emotions running high. 

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Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe takes us through the new facilities down in AZ for the Angels.

How excited is Logan to catch Kenley Jansen? 

Logan talks about the influence some of the former Braves have on the Angels. 

Do players have a responsibility to report as soon as possible? 

Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to the Boston Red Sox signing Alex Bregman to a 3-year deal and question where the gold glove infielder will play. How does Boston choosing Bregman affect Nolan Arenado? (Top of Show)

(11:05) The San Diego Padres sign free agent Nick Pivetta to a backloaded deal, and Shohei Ohtani is progressing towards pitching this season.

(15:55) The hosts take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including how the Yankees must respond, how Hall of Fame pitching standards have changed and where the Orioles sit in the AL East pecking order.

(22:56) Alanna and Ken crown their Dudes & “John Fisher” Dorks of the Week. 

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Alex Bregman is shipping up to Boston on what could be just for one season. (2:16) How big was this for the Red Sox, why did he not take the bigger Detroit offer and should they figure out starting him at third base?

(23:10) Did Nick Pivetta get a good deal with the Padres and does this make up for a quiet SD offseason?

(31:36) Drama already with the Yankees...what do we make of Marcus Stroman not reporting to camp yet?

(47:30) Is Nolan Arenado too tough to trade?

(50:10) Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez made a bold statement about their lineup v. the Dodgers.

(52:57) John Brebbia just signed with the Tigers. That bullpen looks niiiiiice.

(55:50) More on the Marcus Stroman story with interesting quotes from manager Aaron Boone.

Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun

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He's shipping up to Boston! Monster Territory host Robbie Hyde jumps on right after the Alex Bregman news breaks and runs through how this signing will line up for the Sox. Are they a division title contender now?!

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How much could Terry Francona’s presence in Cincinnati be a real difference-maker? FT Insider Ken Rosenthal checks in from Reds camp.

Ken also reacts to the news that Anthony Rendon will miss extended time due to hip surgery. Is his time with the Angels over? 

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Plus, Blake Snell is finally ready to be a workhorse for the Dodgers, but can he deliver? Ken also breaks down why a Padres-Orioles trade for Dylan Cease makes perfect sense on paper, yet remains unlikely. 

Disclaimer: this podcast happened before the Alex Bregman signing with Boston.

Plus, it's extension season—what will it take to lock up stars like Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Garrett Crochet, and Tarik Skubal long-term? 

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KC Star reporter Jaylon Thompson takes us through the storylines for the Royals, including their Jonathan India addition to boost the lineup.

Also covered: Is Jac Caglianone debuting this year? Enough outfield help in place? Bobby Witt Jr. MVP season on the horizon?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Can the Pirates finally turn potential into results? Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins FT to break down Pittsburgh’s 2025 outlook. 

Paul Skenes is expected to pitch without restrictions and take on a bigger clubhouse leadership role. 

Even with Skenes and Jared Jones penciled in the Opening Day rotation, the Pirates still expect top pitching prospects to contribute in 2025. 

Instead of spending money, the team must rely on better health and production from multiple position players for the team to be competitive.

Noah also dives into David Bednar’s rough 2024 and owner Bob Nutting's pathetic lack of spending.

Hosts: AJ, SB, EK

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