Foul Territory

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Ken Rosenthal on Roman Anthony’s injury, Framber controversy, Devers v. Freeland + the new Taj Bradley Sep 04, 2025

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal reacts to the cross-up heard around the world and how it could affect soon-to-be free agent Framber Valdez.

Ken also addresses the Raffy Devers and Kyle Freeland exchange.

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How bad is Roman Anthony's oblique injury for Boston?

How will the BBWA’s Relief Pitcher award work?

(18:34) Taj Bradley revealed a major change he made after moving to the Twins. What is it and why did it just happen?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Framber's cross-up crisis, Rockies-Giants brawl, Shohei’s HR missile Sep 03, 2025

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Does anyone believe that Framber Valdez didn't intentionally cross-up his catcher to hit him? (top of show) What happens moving forward in Houston?

(15:46) The Mariners lost last night and are slipping at a bad time.

(18:37) The Cubs picked up Carlos Santana and Aaron Civale, plus they sent down Owen Caissie. This isn't service time manipulation, is it?

(21:10) Mets rookie Nolan McLean's first four starts have shown something not seen since Fernandomania in 1981.

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(23:35) Why was Rockies starter Kyle Freeland so mad? Rafael Devers did what he does normally, but it appears the Giants were prepared for something like this with Freeland.

(33:34) Roman Anthony is likely out 4-6 weeks for the Red Sox. This is a big blow in Boston.

(36:23) Shohei’s 46th home run off Bubba Chandler left at 120 MPH!! Could Ohtani win MVP again? Also, why are the Pirates handling the rookie Chandler the way they are?

(41:03) Junior Caminero is having an extremely quiet 40 HR/100 RBI season. So we talk about it.

Hosts: AJ, SB, EK

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Stephen Nesbitt ranks MLB expansion cities + Marc Luino's Mets playoff rotation, Soto's special season Sep 03, 2025

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Let's talk strength of schedule down the stretch with Stephen Nesbitt of the Athletic. He also talked about his article on Roman Anthony and he ranking the six potential expansion cities.

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(18:45) Marc Luino of Mets'd Up swings by to picks his potential playoff rotation and to remind everyone how good Juan Soto's season has been so far.

Hosts: AJ, Kratz, Braun

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Max Scherzer talks Blue Jays surge, Manfred vs. Union, MLB realignment, Battle vs. Kershaw Sep 03, 2025

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Max Scherzer joined FT and got into why he chose the Blue Jays in the offseason. He also explained why Toronto had a surge, why he won't be following Rob Manfred around in retirement, and how things are with the MLBPA these days.

Scherzer covered a comp for Vlad Guerrero Jr.'s special talent, MLB realignment, and his recent legends matchup start against Clayton Kershaw.

Hosts: AJ, EK, SB

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Fair Territory w/Ken Rosenthal: AL East Chaos, Rangers still alive, Braves add Kim, Padres injury bug Sep 03, 2025

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The AL East race is heating up as the Blue Jays’ bullpen continues to falter. Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal covers Toronto’s late-game struggles, which have cracked the door open for the Yankees and Red Sox.

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The biggest shocker has to be the Rangers coming back to life to be in the thick of the AL Wildcard race.

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Will the Padres be OK with their latest injury woes?

Ken also breaks down the Braves’ surprising claim of Ha-Seong Kim.

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AL East is tight! Rangers wake up, Astros metal scoreboard issue, Phils add Buehler, Braves claim Kim Sep 02, 2025

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(02:20) Are there any real playoff races left? It looked like no but now the AL is getting interesting.

(09:11) Who wins the AL East? The Yankees and Red Sox have made it close but do they have enough to overtake the Blue Jays?

(24:00) The Phillies picked up Walker Buehler. Can Buehler do enough to warrant a postseason roster spot?

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(26:48) The Rangers have made things interesting in the AL West and Wild Card. The Royals have a shot too. Let's look at schedules.

(37:00) Ha-Seong Kim went to the Braves via waivers. Is he the SS of the future for Atlanta?

(42:04) With Shelby Miller out and struggles as a starter for Jacob Misiorowski, the Brewers may move the rookie to the pen. Imagine facing that stuff in the later innings.

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(44:44) Taylor Ward was nearly taken out by the out-of-town metal scoreboard in Houston. Jo Adell wasn't happy about it, but will the Astros do anything to make it safer? Should they?

(49:33) Aroldis Chapman is having one of the best seasons of his career. Maybe the best. He just got an extension because of it so he'll stick around in Boston.

Hosts: AJ, SB, EK

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Jake Cronenworth joins Friar Territory: Padres-Dodgers, Machado effect Sep 02, 2025

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San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth joins Friar Territory for an exclusive interview with Kyle Glaser and Heath Bell. He discusses the Padres-Dodgers battle for the NL West, why Manny Machado is misunderstood as a leader, if he misses playing both ways and how good of a pitcher he thinks he could've been.

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Greg Maddux on “the Maddux”, 90’s Braves, Tony Gwynn, Prank humor Sep 02, 2025

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Hall of Famer Greg Maddux talks retirement life, why Tony Gwynn was his toughest target, how his fundamental upbringing influenced his baseball success and how he helps his brother coach the Rangers pitching staff.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz Scott Braun

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Russ Ortiz recalls Bonds bat rack brawl, 2002 WS + Cody Ross talks LA-SD & NY-BOS rivalries Sep 01, 2025

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Former Big League starting pitcher Russ Ortiz remembers the 2002 World Series and Dusty Baker giving him the ball from Game 6. He also shares Barry Bonds' stories, including a bat rack brawl and the dynamic between Bonds and Jeff Kent.

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Then Cody Ross joins FT and picks his top rivalries in baseball right now. We sneak in a lil realignment convo and shade teams that are scared of trading at the deadline.

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Hosts: AJ, EK, SB

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Trevor Rogers on his epic comeback, Unique delivery, Orioles lost season Aug 31, 2025

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The Orioles suddenly have one of the best starting pitchers in baseball and he joins FT to tell us about how he found success again. Trevor Rogers covers overcoming struggles and excelling on a losing team. What must change for the Orioles in 2026?

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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