Foul Territory

A tribute to legendary Yankees broadcaster John Sterling. RIP (top of show)

(8:03) The Yankees optioned shortstop Anthony Volpe to Triple-A instead of calling him up from his rehab assignment. Also, what's going on in with the Orioles?

(23:39) Yankees rookie Elmer Rodriguez had two cousins finish 1-2 in the Kentucky Derby.

(25:17) Breaking News: 2x Cy Young dude Tarik Skubal is undergoing surgery to remove loose bodies in his elbow. Injury Territory host Will Carroll hopped on to evaluate the injury.

(30:53) Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle is absolutely raking with runners in scoring position this season.

(32:45) The Mets and catcher Luis Torrens agreed to a two-year extension.

(35:39) Weekend headlines: The White Sox have some hope with Munetaka Murakami continuing to mash, the Pirates are staying strong in a tough NL Central, and the Royals swept the Mariners.

(44:32) The Marlins have called up top catching prospect Joe Mack. 

(47:24) Rockies starter Chase Dollander has been on a roll, but they might have killed his momentum.

(50:08) Some fun to close it out: Kazuma Okamoto should be eating quesadillas prior to every game and the Brewers put their logo up to patch up potholes. Plus, more tributes to John Sterling.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal begins the show remembering the late John Sterling, the longtime Yankees broadcaster. (Top of show)

(1:38) Ken begins The Lede discussing how the Orioles and Giants road struggles are fueling their slips away from contention. 

(3:32) The Yankees made an obvious choice to option Anthony Volpe to Triple-A.

(6:41) There’s a new crop of key names facing injuries (Ronald Acuña Jr, Joe Ryan, Ranger Suárez, Cal Raleigh)

(10:14) Inside Dish unpacks Cardinals POBO Chaim Bloom retooling another franchise towards contention.

(20:09) Grillin’ Ken answers your live questions, including Rays love, if it's finally time for the Angels to deal Trout, and if the Mets or Giants are more likely to escape the cellar.

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Legendary broadcaster Joe Buck joined Tim and Jeff Kurkjian on Is This A Great Game, Or What? to talk about his enshrinement into Cooperstown, what to expect on ESPN's Jeopardy, and share incredible stories from throughout his baseball career.

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Host of the “Holding Kourt” podcast and wife of Justin Turner, Kourtney Turner, joined FT to discuss her husband’s decision to play in a different country and how she’s adapting to him being away. She also goes into how she started her podcast and what the goal of their foundation is.

(15:49) As MLB bullpens keep evolving, is the sport devaluing the save stat?

Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Rizzo

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Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer joined Tim and Jeff Kurkjian on Is This A Great Game, Or What? to share his bold idea for increasing the value of starting pitchers, his touching story about his daughter's letter to the Blue Jays, and Buck Showalter stories.

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Is Mason Miller on pace to be the greatest closer ever? The Athletic’s Jayson Stark breaks down how insane Mason Miller is and where he could rank among all-time closers in MLB history. He also talked about the vibes in Philadelphia after Rob Thomson’s firing.

(16:25) The A’s have been a surprising team this year. A’s radio broadcaster Ken Korach discusses what’s working so well and how Brent Rooker is leading by example.

Hosts: Frazier, Kratz, Braun

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Mets announcing publicly that they are backing manager Carlos Mendoza. Could a change still happen if they continue to struggle?

(7:22) Ken also breaks down his article on how the Cubs are scoring more by swinging less. And we ask him if the A’s can sustain this pace, and what’s working well for the Cardinals.

(18:35) Let’s go over some MLB players who needed second jobs to make ends meet in order to make the big leagues. Kratz has his own personal stories.

Hosts: Frazier, Kratz, Braun

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What is the appropriate age for coaches to assist with stealing signs? (top of show)

(5:33) The Mets are backing manager Carlos Mendoza despite their 10-21 start.

(20:25) What does the FT Crew expect to happen in the month of May?

(30:33) Are the Tigers going to be okay? They're down quite a few starting pitchers.

(33:29) The Brewers placed Brandon Woodruff on the IL with shoulder inflammation.

(37:53) Kratz is a high school baseball coach if you didn’t know. PS: Do not mess with him.

Hosts: Frazier, Kratz, Braun

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Former MLB GM Jim Bowden had a strong reaction to the firings of Alex Cora and Rob Thomson. He also presented a case for Carlos Mendoza to keep his job, and addressed Craig Breslow's uncertain future. 

(16:55) Jim hands out April Awards in MLB.

(25:24) The Blue Jays are starting to heat up. Former Blue Jays starting pitcher and Blue Bird Territory co-host Ricky Romero joins FT to recap Trey Yesavage's 2026 debut, what's changed for the team, and how José Berríos will return following his departure during last year's playoff run

Host: Pierzynski, Kratz, Rizzo

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Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the crumbling Mets: now 10-20 with injuries mounting. (Top of show)

(3:40) The hosts dissect other injuries to key pitchers, including Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet, Cubs pitcher Justin Steele and Orioles starter Trevor Rogers.

(9:00) Ken and Alanna reflect on the Marlins winning 2 of 3 over the Dodgers in LA.

(11:24) The hosts take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including if the A's could part with Lawrence Butler, should the D'backs bring up Ryan Waldschmidt, and if the Rangers need a coaching staff shakeup.

(18:09) Ken and Alanna crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

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