Foul Territory

A massive shakeup in Boston. The Red Sox have fired manager Alex Cora, along with five additional coaches. (top of show) Why is there always so much drama there?

(18:21) Some Angels notes: Jordan Romano was DFA'd and catcher Logan O’Hoppe heads to the IL.

(19:58) Brewers starter Kyle Harrison delivered his best outing yet.

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(21:30) The Phillies dropped another series. Will manager Rob Thomson and/or hitting coach Kevin Long be let go?

(23:56) Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki changed the orientation of his splitter. Will this help him find consistency?

(29:56) Dodgers POBO Andrew Friedman gave his opinion on the “Ohtani rule.”

(32:29) The Braves are the first team to 20 wins.

(36:03) AL East Storylines: Max Scherzer heads to the IL and the Rays have found their new closer.

(38:11) Jeff Hoffman is no longer the closer in Toronto.

(40:49) The Rockies had an idea for the Empire State Building after sweeping the Mets. Plus, they are off to a much better start this year than last year.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal unpacks how the Red Sox suddenly ousted Manager Alex Cora and five other coaches over the weekend. (top of show)

(14:19) One month into the season, Angels starter José Soriano headlines Ken's five biggest surprises.

(21:32) The Mets are easily atop Ken's biggest disappointments list. 

(25:10) Ken takes your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including Bobby Witt Jr.'s power outage and the meaning behind "The Lede."

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There has been a lot of ridiculous pitching so far this year. "Pitching Ninja" Rob Friedman joined FT to discuss Shohei Ohtani's dominant start to his season on the mound and we hit his Cy Young chances, along with Mason Miller's run.

Ninja also breaks down the pitching mechanics of José Soriano and Nolan McLean, plus he explains what's going on with Garrett Crochet this year.

Hosts: Ross Stripling, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun

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It's always a rollercoaster when Buck hops on FT. The former big league manager drops his opinion on the Ohtani rule and if teams have a right to be upset about it.

Buck also gets into the Mets, the Brandon Nimmo-Marcus Semien trade, and the new uniform addition for the Yankees.

Hosts: Kevin Pillar, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Dodger legend Orel Hershiser hopped on Splash Hit Territory earlier this week in the mix of the Dodgers-Giants series. He provided a peek behind the scenes in LA - including a look at Shohei Ohtani, while also analyzing San Francisco.

(20:12) The Giants have been rolling over the past few weeks. Outfielder Drew Gilbert joined FT to discuss his relationship with manager Tony Vitello and how he’s changed from their time together in Tennessee.

Hosts: Ross Stripling, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun

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Monster Territory host Robbie Hyde jumps on live with breaking news to react to the firing of Red Sox manager Alex Cora, along with five additional coaches.

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Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth joined Friar Territory to discuss the incredible support by Padres fans on the road, how much players look forward to playing at altitude, the impact of ABS, and rookie skipper Craig Stammen.

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal joined FT to answers questions about his column on the Ohtani rule and why other players haven’t developed into unicorn status.

Plus, Ken discusses the powerhouse NL Central and if it’s time to panic for the Mets, Phillies, and Red Sox.

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(17:13) What is life really like for MLB players on the road? Which teams have the best and worst destinations for visitors? We get these answers and much more about player life.

Hosts: Ross Stripling, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun

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Welcome back Ross Stripling to host the show! (top of show)

(01:09) Let’s review JR Ritchie’s standout debut for the Braves. Plus, a quick look at the NL East after the Phillies lost again.

(15:59) What is going on with Garrett Crochet this year?

(16:56) A communication mix-up led to a funky ninth inning for the Mets bullpen.

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(19:16) It's Cubs-Dodgers weekend. Let's not forget what Pete Crow-Armstrong said about LA fans earlier this year and the warm welcome he’ll receive.

(29:25) Logan Webb does not have the world’s greatest poker face. He hit Dalton Rushing and claimed to not know the backstory with Rushing and Jung Hoo Lee.

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(33:08) Red Sox manager Alex Cora was on the money when addressing the team’s struggles.

(34:50) Francisco Lindor is expected to miss significant time and there is no timetable for his return.

Hosts: Ross Stripling, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun

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How can the Mets rebound from a disastrous start? Former NLCS MVP and Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy joined FT to talk about what he's seen from the team this season. He gives an incredible in-depth analysis of how the hitters are approaching the plate and why the bats are struggling.

We then shift gears to the Phillies. Murph discusses his relationship with hitting coach Kevin Long and what's going on with the ballclub.

Hosts: Pillar, Kratz, Braun

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