Foul Territory

Pirates catcher Joey Bart stops by to chat with FT's catchers to reflect on his time with the Giants and what he's looking forward to this season in Pittsburgh. He also explains what it's like working with Paul Skenes. 

(13:34) Ryan O'Hearn joins FT and talks to us about his transition to right field. Plus, he gives us insight on super prospect Konnor Griffin. 

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Alanna Rizzo

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo share their lasting images from the 2026 World Baseball Classic. (Top of show)

(8:35) The hosts delve into Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage beginning the upcoming season on the IL.

(10:22) The Cubs received “good news” on Seiya Suzuki’s prognosis.

(13:24) Ken and Alanna take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including positives of WBC participation, Ezequiel Tovar's stock rising and Konnor Griffin as an all-time prospect.

(20:07) Plus, the hosts crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week. 

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BREAKING NEWS at the top. Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar's appeal was resolved. No change here. He will in fact serve a 162-game suspension after testing positive a second time for PEDs.

(17:50) Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage will begin the season on the IL with a right shoulder impingement.

(19:42) Is moving the World Baseball Classic to a midseason tournament a good idea? The consensus on FT is hell no. And how much money did the final two teams pull in?

(33:08) The Rockies play at 5,280 feet above sea level and have a new outlook on how to handle that.

(35:47) Gerrit Cole will not be ready for the start of the season for the Yanks, but he did pitch in a Spring Training game.

(42:40) Shohei Ohtani is projected to earn $125M in 2026, mostly from sponsors and memorabilia. Is any other athlete close to that?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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He’s back with the team he built a Hall of Fame legacy with. Justin Verlander shares what led him to return to the Tigers and teammate Tarik Skubal’s WBC pitching conundrum.

(13:17) We ask All-Star outfielder Riley Greene why he didn’t play in the WBC. He also reflects on his 2025 season and what he’s done to improve defensively.

(25:58) Gold Glove catcher Dillon Dingler reflects on receiving the award, how his recovery is going after offseason surgery, working with new pitcher Framber Valdez, and using the ABS challenge system this year.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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After leading his team to a World Series run, John Schneider joins FT to discuss expectations for his club this year. He also talks about his players participating in the World Baseball Classic, starting rotation plans, and the potential of Kazuma Okamoto.

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(15:21) He’s the Opening Day starter for the Blue Jays. Kevin Gausman joins us to share how he’s preparing, what makes Toronto so special, the advice he’s giving to Trey Yesavage, and whether any extension talks have begun.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Team Venezuela won the WBC! Let’s recap the epic showdown between Venezuela and Team USA. (Top of the Show)

(06:37) FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal joins FT to recap the World Baseball Classic.

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(23:01) They were inches away from a World Series title last year. Are the Blue Jays ready to run it back?

(31:16) Let’s recap our BetMGM picks from last night.

(33:21) Thank you to the Blue Jays for an awesome day at camp! Be on the lookout for upcoming pods with the stars we interviewed. Tomorrow is our last day on the Spring Training tour at Phillies camp.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Should the San Diego Padres be considered legitimate playoff contenders? Marty Caswell and Darren Smith are joined by the superb Tim Kurkjian on Friar Territory. 

(4:15) Tim discusses why he wasn't shocked by the Padres hiring first-time manager Craig Stammen, and how much the game has changed in the past decade. 

(10:43) Fernando Tatís was his own harshest critic in 2026. Tim, Darren and Marty discuss how they viewed his season and why he's capable of so much more. The trio then discuss what kind of window the Friars have with Manny Machado and Xander Bogaerts, and why Jackson Merrill is just beginning to type into the dynamic player that he is.

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Will he be the Pirates’ Opening Day shortstop? Konnor Griffin joins FT to make his case for why he should be. He also talks about how he’s preparing for a potential Spring Training call-up and what he likes to do in his free time.

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(11:31) This was a fun one. Bubba Chandler shares what he’s learning from teammate Paul Skenes, whether Konnor Griffin is ready for the show, and what it was like coming out of the bullpen last season.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Alanna Rizzo 

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Team USA's offensive struggles continued as Venezuela held on to down the tournament favorites and bring home its first WBC title. Instant reactions, thoughts about Mark DeRosa, and more!

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It all comes down to this. USA takes on Venezuela in the WBC Championship game! (top of show)

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(14:31) Since we are at Pirates camp today, let's do a season preview for the team.

(21:12) Pirates Manager Don Kelly discusses how difficult it is to make roster cuts, the advice he received from the legendary Jim Leyland, developing top prospect Konnor Griffin, and expectations for Oneil Cruz and Paul Skenes following their WBC appearances.

Hosts: Alanna Rizzo, AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz

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