Foul Territory

The reliever market floodgates are open! How money is the backend of that KC bullpen with their Carlos Estevez signing? (1:14)(15:50) What can be taken from the fact that Ryan Pressley had a “fractured” relationship with the Astros after getting demoted from the closer role last year? (24:20) Who can the Tigers target next to add to their bullpen and lineup? To claim your Double your Roses offer, go to 1800Flowers.com/ft(31:48) Toddfather explains why the Blue Jays are missing out on so many of their free agent targets.(36:55) Musings on the NL Central and A’s stadium drama in Sacramento in here too.(44:23) NBA commish Adam Silver says he can learn a thing or two from MLB's pace of play changes. Thoughts?!Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A rare conversation with Barry Bonds on FT in NYC from this past weekend's BBWAA Awards.What does he think of Shohei Ohtani's game and today's hitters?Hosts: SB, AJ, EK, KenWatch Bonds on the stage Saturday at the biggest event in baseballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a rare and candid conversation with former batting champ Tim Anderson, we learn about his decision to sign with the Angels (01:45), what held him back from success the past couple years (03:55) and of TA addresses the infamous brawl with José Ramírez (06:05).(8:35) What happened to the 2021 WhiteSox?(13:07) The plan to just play and stay low key.(16:27) Pitching is nastier than ever.(19:45) MLB connectivity with young fans v. NBA/NFL.Baseball the way it should be covered --> Rock FT gearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a flurry of high-leverage reliever signings, including Kirby Yates money at 13mil from the Dodgers. (4:10)(7:09) The Tigers jumped in to sign Tommy Kahnle right as the show started.(10:18) Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner publicly cries poverty (again). Have the Yankees done enough this offseason to recover from losing Juan Soto?(19:18) Breaking news during the show: Ha-Seong Kim signs with the Rays. Can Tampa Bay contend with this big addition?(24:33) The crew previews new show Friar Territory and reacts to the latest Padres ownership drama.Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunTo claim your Double your Roses offer, go to 1800Flowers.com/ftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can Elly De La Cruz take another step with his game in 2025? We hit the top storylines for the Reds, including the Terry Francona hire, starting rotation questions and the lineup looking deeper on paper than last year.Hosts: Scott Braun, Todd Frazier, Erik KratzFT hoodie szn continues at FoulTerritoryShop.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal weighs the Alex Bregman free agent decision and if Houston might pivot to Jorge Polanco.Are the Padres going to trade Dylan Cease or Michael King?To claim your Double your Roses offer, go to 1800Flowers.com/ftKen reports on some amendments to the offseason that could expedite the Cold Stove.What is a blueprint on how teams are planning on defeating the Dodgers?Ken breaks down the dicey situation between the Mets and Pete Alonso.After Ken, we cover some breakout player candidates for 2025 and the wild Junior Caminero homerun celly.Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The numbers are in for MLB 2024 revenue and they are record-breaking. (2:47) Why is the league uniquely thriving?(13:43) The Pirates are having an Adam Frazier reunion. Can he bring his 2021 vibes back?(16:29) Let's weigh the reported offers for Alex Bregman and would the pivot be for the club to sign Jorge Polanco?(23:04) The Red Sox won't go past 4 years for Bregman, so umm why are they considered in the mix?(25:52) Dylan Carlson just agreed to a deal with the Orioles. Can they resurrect his career?(28:32) BetMGM gives us a win total number to consider for the Diamondbacks. Over/under?!(31:25) The Reds just signed Austin Hays before the show started. Thoughts?(34:09) Guests for Wednesday are Tim Anderson and Grayson Rodriguez. Trevor May will join the host squad too!Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunGet 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vet reliever Paul Sewald takes us inside the process that landed him in Cleveland with the Guardians on a one-year contract.Who was the top recruiter, how stressful was the process and how much can the Guards' pitching machine help him improve?Living in Vegas, Paul shares an update on the A's plans for Vegas and how differently it's being handled compared to the Raiders.Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Scott Braun, Erik KratzSubscribe to FT on Youtube to hear these convos soonerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pirates stud starter Paul Skenes is a man on a mission. The NL Rookie of the Year tells us how his offseason studying has led him to gameplan more aggressively for this coming season.Has he been paying attention to Pittsburgh's offseason transactions and why does he plan to be accepting a different award after the 2025 season?Skenes also tells us the simple caveman thing he does in his free time.Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Ken Rosenthal, Scott Braun, Erik KratzWATCH - Skenes & the stars at THE biggest (non-game) event in baseball: The BBWAA Awards in NYCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How big is this Ryan Pressly addition for that Cubs bullpen and can the Astros still piece together a strong relief core? (3:35)(7:22) Also, does this salary relief (plus the report about Boston's weak offer) open up a lane for the Astros to sign back Alex Bregman?(19:19) Why would the Padres put Michael King on the block along with Dylan Cease??(21:37) Mets owner Steve Cohen didn't hold back when fans were chanting for a Pete Alonso return. AJ says that Pete should be pissed.(36:23) The Chiefs prove that a firmer salary cap in baseball would create more parity in the World Series...lol jk.Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Scott Braun, Erik KratzFor 30% off your order, head to Orgain.com/FOUL30 and use code FOUL30.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal dishes on Ryan Pressly waiving his no-trade clause to the Cubs and opening the door for an Alex Bregman-Astros reunion. (Top of show)(4:25) An unnamed baseball executive pointed out the Dodgers defense could be their Achilles heel.(6:08) Paul Skenes has his sights set on the Cy Young. Skenes told us Saturday how an LSU analyst found something that could help him reach even greater heights.For 30% off your order, head to Orgain.com/FOUL30 and use code FOUL30.(9:31) Inside Dish unpacks Steve Cohen's comments on negotiations with Pete Alonso. Ken explains why the Mets owner's comments toe the line with a key clause in the CBA.(17:23) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if Salvador Perez is a HOF lock, how the Dodgers will manage Shohei Ohtani's 2-way status and comparing Carlos Beltran's HOF candidacy to known steroid users.WATCH - Fair Territory episodes drop 2x per week on Youtube too!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brewers manager Pat Murphy joins us at the BBWAA Awards to reflect on how special his first run was in leading the Milwaukee dugout. He also drops a hilarious story about dear friend and late legend Bob Uecker.Then it’s Guardians skipper Stephen Vogt telling us about how his club can follow up a very successful 2024 and we get into the plan for #1 pick Travis Bazzana.Leave FT a nice rating/review & we’ll read it on the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Ryan Pressly traded to the Cubs, does this open up a deal for the Astros to now bring back Alex Bregman? FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal brings his Inside Scoop segment on the road to NYC before the BBWAA Awards were handed out on Saturday night.We also hit the setback news from the Astros about some of their starters and we spend some time on the weekend battle of words with Mets owner Steve Cohen v. Pete Alonso's agent Scott Boras.Watch FT Live - new episodes every weekday all year long!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Was swapping Josh Naylor for Carlos Santana at 1st base the right call for the Guards? MLB.com’s Mandy Bell fills us in on the club’s top storylines.What are some of the questions surrounding the Guardians’ lineup?Can Jose Ramirez go for 40/40 this season?Mandy gives her take on when 2024 #1 pick Travis Bazzana will get the call to the Bigs. Mandy explains the impact of the addition of Paul Sewald to the bullpen and Shane Bieber’s progress on his rehab from Tommy John.Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minnesota Twins pitcher Griffin Jax tells to FT about his unique journey from "pee monitor" in the Air Force to pitching high leverage innings in the majors. Jax also shares stories about his pilot brothers, details his gameday routine, reveals his favorite stats and describes pitching in front of Jhoan Durán.Easy way to show FT love —> leave a rating/review!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DT hosts Alanna Rizzo and Clint Pasillas weigh in on the buzz surrounding the Dodgers' rumored pursuit of reliever Kirby Yates and dive into the mixed reports about Michael Kopech’s outlook for 2025. (0:56)(3:40) If the Dodgers are eyeing more roster moves, they’ll need to clear space. Who might be on the chopping block?Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life!(9:04) Two-time World Series Champion Chris Taylor stops by to talk about the long-awaited championship celebrations and how his offseason prep is shaping up for 2025.(16:02) As one of the longest-tenured Dodgers, Taylor reflects on how the trade to LA transformed his life and why the Dodgers have become a destination every player dreams of.(25:16) And finally, the burning question: has Chris Taylor really never done anything wrong in his life?Subscribe to DT on YouTube! DT is LIVE on Mondays & Thursdays at 12p PT/3p ET all year long!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could Alex Bregman to the Astros still happen? Would Jose Altuve really end up in left field?What is Ryan Pressly weighing with his decision to accept a trade to the Cubs or not?Crush City Territory host and The Athletic Astros reporter Chandler Rome talks us through scenarios for Houston.Hosts: Scott Braun, Todd Frazier, Erik KratzHappy weekend! Drop us a nice rating/review plz :)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Atlanta, welcome to the offseason! What do we think of this Jurickson Profar deal and how do we stack the NL East power rankings? (top of show)(15:08) Anthony Santander's contract is now what it initially looked like. Does that mean more room for the Blue Jays to pounce on free agents?(17:55) Rumors are flying about the potential of Pete Alonso ending up in Toronto. Do we buy it and would Vladdy play third base full-time?(31:26) Audio recordings of Shohei’s assistant committing fraud are released, along with Ippei's explanation. The actions weren't just shameful but FT calls out flaws in Ippei's response.(43:37) Toddfather has a charity pong tournament this weekend benefiting Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation.Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where is everyone? Free agent Jack Flaherty made headlines for pointing out the lack of activity from most MLB clubs in free agency these days and he joined us to dive deeper into the conundrum.Then it's Ryan Yarbrough telling us about his free agent experience and comparing his prior stops in LA, TB and Toronto.Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunWATCH - a very special FT Live Saturday night at 7:15p ET streaming the BBWAA AwardsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon tells us what's it going to be like to open the season in Japan against the "evil" Dodgers.Jameson details the scene at Cubs Con with the appearance of Sammy Sosa.Random but there's a good Chris Young (the GM) story in here.Sweatshirt SZN! Check out FoulTerritoryShop.comJameson educates us on his hobbies off the field too. Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo weigh in on Roki Sasaki signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Top Of Show)(5:07) The hosts react to the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame Class and discuss non-Hall of Famers with similar resumes. (20:51) Ken and Alanna also answer your live Grillin' Ken questions, and crown their Dudes & Dorks of the Week.Fan q's include how LA dishing out deferral deals might shape their future and whether the Angels are finishing making moves after their early offseason flurry.WATCH - Fair Territory episodes drop 2x per week on Youtube too!Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do the Braves have one of baseball's best outfields after signing up Jurickson Profar to a three-year, $42 million contract?In an emergency episode of the Hammer Territory, the trio of Scott Coleman, Shawn Coleman and Stephen Tolbert react to the Atlanta's first splash of the offseason.Subscribe - Hammer Territory is the most-downloaded Atlanta Braves podcast with instant reaction to breaking news & more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Sewald and the Guardians agree to terms on a one-year deal. (5:07) Are the Guards still top dog in the AL Central?(11:51) The Cubs signed Jon Berti to a Big League deal. Surplus value baby!(14:27) The Cubs and Reds remain active in the market for relievers. Also, is Ryan Pressly going to get traded? What about this report that Christian Vazquez could be a Padre soon?(25:02) Roki Sasaki called out the Padres. Low blow?(27:39) Was Brian Giles making a Juan Soto impact during his prime years?(31:42) Robbie Hyde joins the FT Network with Monster Territory and he details what could be the next moves for Boston.(39:37) The Marlins are going to be very bad at ball.(42:18) More chatter on that Baseball America top 100 reveal.Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, BraunIt's a very special FT Live on Saturday night at 7:15p ET --> Watch on the FT channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's hit the top storylines for the 2025 D'Backs with beat reporter Jesse Friedman, -The rivalry with the Dodgers-The surprise Corbin Burnes signing-Josh Naylor replacing Christian Walker at 1st base-The Corbin Carroll & Ketel Marte impact-More wins in 2024 than 2023!-More moves in the works?Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunMore team previews on the FT Youtube channel!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.