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Foul Territory

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Baseball the way it should be covered and exclusive interviews with MLB studs #FTLive hosted by AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Cameron Maybin, Trevor May, Jason Kipnis, Jonathan Papelbon, Scott Braun, insider Ken Rosenthal and PTBNL. The world is our clubhouse.
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Episodes

Mike Yastrzemski’s trade call tale, Hype for future w/Posey & Devers

New Royals outfielder Mike Yastrzemski tells us about his wild day at a country club finding out that he had been traded to KC. Mike also shares how Buster Posey has been as a GM and how Rafael Devers was as a teammate. Hosts: Cam Maybin, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 18, 202515 min

Noah Syndergaard keeps it real on Pitching analytics, Utley incident, Career Highs, Untold pranks, Setbacks & Life in the minors

Former Mets ace Noah Syndergaard opens up about his career journey, from dominating in New York to battling injuries and planning his next comeback. He shares behind-the-scenes Mets stories, clubhouse pranks, word on the Chase Utley incident and thoughts on analytics in the pitching world. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL Hosts: Toddfather, Braun, Kratz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 18, 202530 min

Miles Mikolas unveils tech world of sign stealing & pitch tipping

Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas first talks about how the Cardinals are still in an outside battle for a postseason spot and why he is thinking about ending his career in a place where it all started. Then he finishes with an epic monologue covering the state of sign stealing and pitch tipping in the game. Hosts: Toddfather, Kratz, Braun Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free item for life at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM . One item per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as a discount...

Aug 17, 202522 min

Ken Rosenthal talks Astros injuries, Padres-Dodgers battle, Lil Market Brewers, NY baseball q’s

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal chimes in about the biggest rivalry in baseball going down this weekend between the Padres and Dodgers. We also ask him about how the Brewers have soared past the rest of the pack, how much the Astros can keep sustaining on the injury front and why both New York baseball teams have hit such hard times. Hosts: Toddfather, EK, SB Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free item for life at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM . One item per box with active subscription. Free meals applied ...

Aug 17, 202519 min

Matthew Boyd on the viral balk debate, Cubs rivalries

All-Star Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd reveals how much he pays attention to Chicago's past and we talk rivalries. He also tells us about the Craig Counsell impact on this club. Let the viral balk debate rage on with the man who unintentionally started the conversation! Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 16, 202522 min

Pete Fairbanks on Rays LONG road trips, Last run for owner Stu

Tampa Bay closer Pete Fairbanks joins us from his extended road trip to discuss how the imbalanced schedule for the Rays has impacted his life. Pete describes his feelings from the moves the clubs made and being involved in trade rumors. Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Hosts: AJ, EK, SB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 16, 202522 min

SD-LAD tale of the tape, Players Weekend, Todd @ Little League WS

Toddfather is with us live from Williamsport at the Little League World Series. (Top of Show) (2:00) Players Weekend dropped the nicknames. Bummer for real. Blue Jays-Rangers is an underrated series to watch this weekend. Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! (13:18) Scott responds to an impeccably-worded diss about talking too much Brewers--seriously! (14:58) Roki Sasaki got roughed up in a rehab start. What happened? Get 20% off your firs...

Aug 15, 202537 min

Inside the Twins ownership mess w/Dan Hayes & how it might get worse

How did the sale of the Twins fall apart? The Athletic reporter Dan Hayes discusses the disaster of the Pohlad family retaining the team and how it impacts the city. Wait...it could get worse??? Go to https://surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 15, 202518 min

Tom Verducci talks state of NL/AL West, Mets dud, D-Will downfall

Is there something in the water in New York? Sports Illustrated senior writer Tom Verducci lays out the issues for the Mets and explains what is leading to Yankees reliever Devin Williams failing. Can a team without big power win the World Series? Plus, Tom predicts who will win the NL and AL West and why. Go to https://surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Aug 15, 202516 min

Fair Territory: 1st place Pads, Astros lose Hader, Streaking Brewers

Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss how the Milwaukee Brewers are succeeding on their current 12-game winning streak. (Top of show) (4:37) The San Diego Padres have overtaken the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (9:27) Where do the Houston Astros turn now without closer Josh Hader? (12:54) The hosts take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including if the Brewers are peaki...

Aug 15, 202530 min

Dwindling Dodgers vs. rising Pads + Sacto A’s want more day games

What caused the Dodgers to collapse and lose the NL West lead? ESPN baseball reporter Alden Gonzalez reveals what LA’s biggest hole is and why they didn’t address it at the trade deadline. He also discusses whether the Dodgers’ injury problem is that bad and if LA’s philosophy with starters is hurting them. Go to https://surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! (15:42) The A’s might push for more day games in 2026. We debate whether Sacramento shoul...

Aug 15, 202526 min

Is CB MLB’s worst ump? Mets melt, Brewers EAT, Cubs promote Caissie

Shoutout to a group of radio trolls at the top of the show. And then let's talk BALL. (4:52) The Mets COLLAPSED and the Phillies helped the Reds creep closer in the NL Wild Card race. WTF is happening? Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to https://ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (14:31) We answer a fan question about evaluating Juan Soto. (16:16) AJ hangs out with the GOAT. Go to https://surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfsha...

Aug 14, 202550 min

Ohtani lawsuit update + Tim Kurkjian talks Twins sale fail, NY teams, Little League Classic

We ask ESPN's Tim Kurkjian about the news of the Twins owner holding his team tight and what the actual definition of a successful franchise is. Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! The Little League Classic is approaching, so Tim dives into his favorite Little League World Series memories over the years and previews the upcoming Mariners-Mets matchup. Tim also gives his perspective on what the New York teams are going to be able to do in ...

Aug 14, 202530 min

Rowland-Smith’s Mariners checkup

Mariners TV Analyst and former Big League pitcher Ryan Rowland-Smith breaks down what made the Mariners front office willing to be aggressive at the trade deadline and how this M's team is different. We also discuss the potency of the lineup and Julio Rodriguez having another second-half surge. Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Hosts: SB, AJ, EK See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 14, 202520 min

Twins OFF the market, Padres match Dodgers, Alonso is Mets HR King

The Twins are NOT for sale?! We discuss why the Pohlad family took the team off the market, and where Twins fans can go from here. (2:00) (18:44) The Mariners have made a big leap after getting better at the Trade Deadline. Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free item for life at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM . One item per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as a discount on the first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. (20:19) The Red Sox smacked the Astros and Roman Anthony made Alex C...

Aug 13, 202540 min

Front Office Unfiltered w/Bowden: Brewers rule & big market stumbles

FT Resident GM Jim Bowden talks up the organizational W for the baby TV market team in Milwaukee and answers how the Brewers can prevent an early playoff exit. He also covers the struggling big market teams like the Mets, Yankees & Dodgers. Who is to blame for the Yanks' issues? Is a Wild Card series the worst-case scenario for the Dodgers? How far can the Mets go in the playoffs? Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 ext...

Aug 13, 202522 min

Rowdy Tellez talks shock jock clickbait, beefy trash talk, BIG dinger

Rangers slugger Rowdy Tellez is in trash talk prime form after his clutch home run in a big comeback W. He then tells a story about an ill-fated radio interview and discusses whether some shows are trying too hard for viral moments. Rowdy also talks about how often he looks at the scoreboard and changes his uniform during games, sparking a tale about the heat at the old ballpark in Arlington. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL Hosts...

Aug 13, 202515 min

Ohtani lawsuit, Bregman’s homecoming, Biggest q’s for rest of season

Kratz is back! We briefly discuss Mets and Yanks postseason chances at the top. (6:33) The Astros held off Boston's rally in a crucial series. We discuss the main storylines: Correa and Bregman back in Houston, Cristian Javier's return from Tommy John surgery and an off night for Garrett Crochet. Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free item for life at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM . One item per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as a discount on the first box, new subscribers only, varies by ...

Aug 12, 202550 minEp. 2150

Tarik Skubal talks sign-stealing, ump battles, following Skenes + August schedule strength review

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal takes us inside his mind during outings and we ask about his little back-and-forth with an ump in his last start. He also answers how closely he follows Paul Skenes and whether Babe Ruth could get a hit off him. Plus, Tarik dives into how teams are finding pitch tips and calls out the one part of sign-stealing that shouldn't be happening. Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM . One item per box with active subscription. Fre...

Aug 12, 202534 minEp. 2149

Tim Kurkjian joins Fair Territory: Cal Raleigh's roll, Soaring Brewers, Padres STRONG pen

Alanna Rizzo and guest-host, ESPN’s Tim Kurkjian discuss the Milwaukee Brewers as baseball’s hottest team. The San Diego Padres took the weekend series over the Boston Red Sox and are built for October. Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM . One item per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as a discount on the first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. The hosts try to make sense of the wackly AL Wild Card race. Inside Dish exp...

Aug 12, 202526 minEp. 2146

Brewers can’t lose, Red Sox caught in 4k, Phillies BIG BOY bullpen, Yanks fans are PISSED

Where in the world was AJ this weekend? He learned on his travels that Jhoan Duran is helping the Phillies A LOT. (2:35) Milwaukee deserves a thank-you card from Philadelphia after they swept the Mets. We review what's working for the Brew Crew – pocket pancakes and all – and what isn't for New York. Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! (18:11) The Mariners had a strong weekend and Cal Raleigh bashed homers. Get up to 10 FREE meals and a f...

Aug 11, 202559 minEp. 2147

Contact King Jays convo + Gavin Williams joins FT talking no-no bid

Toronto’s offense is having a banger year. Can they carry this into October success? Do pitchers fear power or contact more in in the postseason? Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (8:42) Guardians starting pitcher Gavin Williams joins after a stellar (near no-hitter) performance against the Mets. How surprised was he that manager Stephen Vogt Did gave him a massive pitch count allowance? Hosts: Trevor May, Scott Braun See omnystudi...

Aug 11, 202522 minEp. 2143

Pitching Ninja on Ohtani's incredible arm, King’s return, Roki’s tweaks + 100mph teen concerns

Rob Friedman aka Pitching Ninja dishes out the nastiest pitches he's seen this season and what rookie pitchers have surprised him. He also covers Roki Sasaki making tweaks during his rehab and Jesus Luzardo tipping pitches earlier this season. What does Pitching Ninja think of Max Fried’s downturn? How much will things change for the Padres with the return of Michael King? Plus, Pitching Ninja delves into how Ohtani is dealing on the mound. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by go...

Aug 11, 202524 minEp. 2144

Grayson Rodriguez on his season-ending surgery & changes in Baltimore

Did Baltimore’s performance factor into the surgery decision for Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez? He details the injury and timetable for a return. Grayson also discusses the direction of the Orioles after players were dealt away during the deadline. Plus, Grayson answers who the new team leader is and his favorite pastime during the offseason. Hosts: Todd Frazier, Cameron Maybin, Scott Braun Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code...

Aug 10, 202514 minEp. 2134

Andrew Vaughn reflects on Brewers trade + Cuse Mets naming contest

The Syracuse Mets are renaming the team and are having a community contest. Name ideas, anyone? (2:40) Then, new Milwaukee Brewer Andrew Vaughn joins FT to take us through his journey from minor leaguer in the White Sox organization this year all the way up to a star performer on the team holding the best record in baseball. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL Hosts: Kevin Pillar, Cameron Maybin, Scott Braun See omnystudio.com/listen...

Aug 10, 202519 minEp. 2141

Mets out of gas? Tim Britton joins

Are the Mets okay? The Athletic Senior Writer Tim Britton reveals the Mets' weaknesses and how opponents exploit their flaws. He also discusses Pete Alonso's slump, Juan Soto's issues with runners on base and the plan for Frankie Montas. Does Hitting Coach Eric Chavez deserve heat? For 20% off your first purchase, head to FairHarborClothing.com/FOUL and use code FOUL Host: Trevor May & Scott Braun See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 09, 202519 minEp. 2145

Fair Territory: Best Brewers, Roman Anthony's $$$, Naylor/Suárez mash

Alanna Rizzo and guest host Fansided Insider Robert Murray discuss why the Red Sox extending Roman Anthony made sense for both sides. (Top of show) (4:28) The Brewers are baseball’s first 70-win team. Are they peaking too early? Earn points on rent and around your neighborhood, wherever you call home, by going to joinbilt.com/FOUL . (7:09) The Mariners deadline acquisitions are fitting in well. The hosts debate if they have enough offense to stay in the AL Wild Card picture. (12:39) Alanna and R...

Aug 09, 202529 minEp. 2140

Mariners rising, Skenes pitching profile, Reds have a chance?

It’s Trevor May Day! We open with this question: Are relievers like Trevor the most important position in baseball? (3:58) Mariners sweep the White Sox and walk it off last night, but there’s some worry about Josh Naylor’s shoulder. We discuss Seattle’s game changers, including new faces, and check on competitive AL races. Earn points on rent and around your neighborhood, wherever you call home, by going to joinbilt.com/FOUL . (14:36) Cleveland is only 6 games back of Detroit in the AL Central, ...

Aug 08, 202545 minEp. 2142

MLB Power Rankings + Where should MLB host a special event in Canada?

Kevin Pillar, Cam & SB lay out their new top ten team power rankings. Be nice :) (11:08) Then we offer options for an MLB special event in Canada for the Blue Jays and offer other unique locations in the U.S. to host a game. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL Hosts: Kevin Pillar, Cameron Maybin, Scott Braun Earn points on rent and around your neighborhood, wherever you call home, by going to joinbilt.com/FOUL See omnystudio.com/...

Aug 08, 202521 minEp. 2140

Dodgers updates: Rōki’s recovery, Mookie RF debate, Ohtani 1000

Shohei Ohtani is doing it again. We ask LA Times beat writer Jack Harris if fans appreciate Ohtani's insane talent and if there's an element of complacency for LA in the regular season. Harris also covers the question about the best position for Mookie Betts, Rōki Sasaki's recovery timeline and the importance of Max Muncy's return. Additionally, Jack shares who the Dodgers hope to have in their postseason starting rotation. For 20% off your first purchase, head to FairHarborClothing.com/FOUL and...

Aug 08, 202522 minEp. 2141
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