Foul Territory

Who is feeling the most heat to land Juan Soto? FOX Sports reporter/columnist Deesha Thosar chimes in and then gets to the rest of the goals for the Mets this offseason.

Also, how did Deesha see Tarik Skubal’s breakout season coming before it happened? 

(16:26) After Thosar, the FT crew predicts where free agent Alex Bregman will sign.

Hosts: Erik Kratz, Cameron Maybin, Scott Braun

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How did FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal construct his MVP ballot? We run down the list, including some love for Emmanuel Clase.

We ask about AL MVP Aaron Judge manning centerfield this year but potentially heading back to a corner next year.

Ken addresses free agent Alex Bregman's market.

The A's and Rays are linked again--this time for some significant roster issues looming.

Hosts: Cameron Maybin, Scott Braun, Erik Kratz

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What's the deal with that controversial batter's eye in Seattle? Mariners infielder Ryan Bliss explains what he experienced and we start with how he got the call to the Majors in 2024.

(3:10) Bliss was traded in 2023 and he covers the adjustment between organizations during his young career.

(6:18) Ryan tells us about some of the veteran M's players he connected with in his brief stint in the bigs.

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(10:05) Check swing replay review coming to MLB soon?

Ryan tells us about the devastation in his fiancee’s hometown in Tennessee and what they're doing to help.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Jason Mackey thinks Paul Skenes is THE best bargain in the sport right now but can the club support their NL Rookie of the Year winner?

Mackey lays out some offseason scenarios and weighs the current fan base boiling point.

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There’s a GOAT comp in here for anyone feeling MVP fatigue for Aaron Judge or Shohei Ohtani. Also, the biggest financial winner from the award was a 3rd place finisher! (3:13)

(13:10) The plan for a ball/strike challenge system is formulating but should the league be pushing this along faster and is one team trying to cheat their way to a better zone???

(20:37) Fan Qs: Do people care about 3rd, 4th & 5th place in MVP race?

(23:04) Non-tender News: Austin Hayes, Eric Haase, Carlos D. Rodriguez

(25:30) Free agent Walker Buehler apparently refused to talk to the A’s. How are they going to recruit legit free agents?

Hosts: Cameron Maybin, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

Ken Rosenthal & Scott Braun discuss  Blake Snell meeting with clubs. Could the Red Sox finally get their lefty? (0:37)

(5:50) Japanese star Roki Sasaki’s agent was not pleased with execs thinking he's got a done deal already.

(11:17) Ken and Scott also preview tonight’s MVP announcements and debate if Yankees superstar Aaron Judge & Dodgers unicorm Shohei Ohtani will both earn unanimous MVP awards. 

(15:02) LIVE Grillin’ Ken answers your questions, including prospect hoarding, a possible Cody Bellinger trade, and Padres positional holes to fill.

(23:15) Ken also crowns his Dude & Dork of the Week and sheds a little light on teams in on Juan Soto.

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You might be surprised to hear about when this year's NL Cy Young winner thought he was going to call it a career. Chris Sale isn't stopping anytime soon, although he does share how difficult the end of this season went for him.

We also ask Sale if he thinks he's a Hall of Famer and his thoughts on the Braves needing to bring back Max Fried.

(25:38) After Sale, we predict the landing spot for Fried. A lot of "great minds think alike" action here.

Hosts: Toddfather, AJ, Kratz, Braun

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Which writer ballots stood out for Cy Young voting, especially in a National League that wasn't unanimous? (Top of show)

(11:42) Roki Sasaki’s agent had some strong comments against execs thinking he's already got a deal done with the Dodgers. 

(19:49) We react to Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner's comments on Gerrit Cole's extension.

(24:57) Rob Manfred lays out somewhat of a 2026 deadline for the new Rays to have their next ballpark situation figured out.

(30:29) More from Hal Steinbrenner, including the lame duck status for Manager Aaron Boone and the Juan Soto pursuit.

Hosts: Toddfather, AJ, Kratz, Braun

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Former MLB Jim Bowden explains why he's hearing that the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes might take an interesting turn.

We also cover Bowden's thoughts on Juan Soto's plan and the need for two AL contenders to step it up.

Also, how do ownership changes impact the product on the field and the long-term popularity of the league?

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

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One of the most unique personalities in our sport stops by hours after claiming NL Manager of the Year in his first season running Milwaukee's dugout.

Pat Murphy is simply a gem and he has a Murph line to describe why it doesn't take a former Major Leaguer to be a great skipper.

We also cover updates on some of the top talent on the Brewers, including Willy Adames departing, Brandon Woodruff recovering and Devin Williams following up his playoff performance.

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

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