Foul Territory

FT is at Mets camp today! Be on the lookout for upcoming pods with the stars we interviewed.

(03:00) With the WBC beginning tonight, let’s break down Team USA’s pitching plans after Nolan McLean experienced vertigo-like symptoms.

(12:33) FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal provides updates on the PED suspensions of Jurickson Profar and Johan Rojas and shares his thoughts on Team USA’s pressing starting pitching plans. Plus, which teams could give Team USA a run for its money?

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(27:22) Which players deserve a Spring Training contract extension? FT Resident GM Jim Bowden chimes in and so do AJ, EK and SB.

(38:29) What are the BetMGM odds for Pools C and D for the WBC?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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After leaving his managerial job with the Angels due to heart surgery, Ron Washington shares how he is feeling post-surgery and what it was like watching the Angels without managing the team. He also discusses how he and Tony Vitello are preparing the team for the upcoming season.

(12:29) Starter Logan Webb confirmed the number of starts he’ll make in the WBC. He also talked about new manager Tony Vitello’s mindset, learning from veterans like Justin Verlander, and the ABS challenge system.

(27:48) Let’s talk BetMGM odds for WBC highest handle.

Hosts: Jason Kipnis, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Miami All-Star outfielder Kyle Stowers reflects on his 2025 season and All-Star Game experience, and how playing for the Orioles helped shape his breakout year.

(12:31) This one is a must-listen. Reliever Tyler Phillips shares his intense mentality and alter ego every time he steps on the mound. He also reflects on his time with the Phillies and discusses how he has matured as a player since being called up.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Jurickson Profar is facing a 162-game suspension for the second straight year for performance enhancing drugs. (breaking news top of show)

(05:02) As he enters his second season as the Marlins manager, Clayton McCullough discusses how camp is going, competing against the Mets and Phillies in the division and his thoughts on the WBC.

(21:35) New Spring Breakout tournament starts next year. We have details.

(25:00) Let’s talk power rankings for the WBC.

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(32:59) Juan Soto or Pete Alonso? Who does BetMGM have to hit more regular season home runs?

(35:42) Special thanks to the Marlins for having us at their camp today! What are the next stops on the FT Spring Training tour?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Tim Kurkjian and his son Jeff are joining the Foul Territory Network! Subscribe to Is This A Great Game, Or What wherever you get your podcasts and also on YouTube.

Tim is at Spring Training and fired up to talk about everything he’s seen so far. The impact of the World Baseball Classic is already being felt across clubs, and looming negotiations for the 2027 season are hanging over just about everyone.

“On This Date” in baseball history inspires a brand-new Team Tim — and it wasn’t an easy roster to build.

Jeff took the lead on baseball cards this week, and it didn’t disappoint. He even pulled from his personal collection, so we’ve got some heavy hitters (and pitchers) featured in this episode. 

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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal unpacks his latest piece in The Athletic: why the Mets and Freddy Peralta are a good fit. Could they come together on a long-term extension? (Top of show)

(6:11) The Cardinals extend manager Oli Marmol. 

(7:31) Team USA adds Ryan Yarbrough to their loaded pitching staff. The World Baseball Classic nears!

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(9:36) Inside Dish unpacks Ken’s story about Yankees southpaw Max Fried.

(16:25) Grillin’ Ken answers your questions, including Kevin McGonigle love, why Michael Kopech is still available, Starling Marte to the Royals, Astros' Paredes plan and Ken's Vlad Guerrero Jr. sitdown.

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St. Louis President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom discusses the Cardinals’ active offseason and the state of the franchise as a rebuilding team.

(17:01) What are the expectations for the Cardinals this year after shipping out multiple veterans? Let's hit our season preview on the team.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Happy 3 Year Anniversary FT fam! It's the first show in Florida on the 2026 FT Spring Training Tour and we are live at Cardinals camp today.

(02:26) Ryan Yarbrough will take the place of Joe Ryan for Team USA in the WBC during pool play.

(07:08) Fresh off a contract extension, Cardinals manager Oli Marmol joins to discuss how the conversations went and shares his thoughts on what the future holds for the team.

(21:48) The Royals signed Starling Marte to a major league contract.

(24:34) JJ Wetherholt joined us at Cardinals camp to discuss what he’s been working on in camp.

(26:51) Fans will be able to get their money’s worth with this new Cardinals ticket package.

(29:15) Shohei Ohtani or Aaron Judge? Who does BetMGM have to hit more regular season home runs?

(30:53) What are the next stops on the FT Spring Training tour?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Arizona starter Merrill Kelly reveals that a California team offered him a three-year deal in free agency and he tell us why he turned it down. He also reflects on being traded midseason last year and provides an update on his back injury.

(18:15) Paul Sewald joins us fresh off a bullpen session to discuss his return to the Diamondbacks, his role this season, and his thoughts on the base coach box rule, as well as the ABS challenge system.

(32:37) Top prospect Ryan Waldschmidt discusses his chances of making the team, the Diamondbacks’ ability to develop hitters and his long-term goals on the path to the big leagues.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Jason Kipnis, Scott Braun

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Cincinnati Closer Emilio Pagán tells us why he returned to the Reds and how he has blossomed in the closer role. He hypes a new entrance song and explains why he is skipping the WBC this time.

(18:04) Reds starting pitcher Brady Singer reflects on what he worked on this offseason, explains why he’s not pitching in the WBC this year and shares his expectations for the team this upcoming season.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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