Foul Territory

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Is the Ohtani rule stunting unicorns? Are the Texas Rangers TOAST? Aug 20, 2025

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We dive into the debate about why Shohei Ohtani's rise has not sparked a two-way player revolution. Is the Ohtani rule for eligibility hurting the cause?

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(15:20) Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News runs through the Rangers slide out of the playoff race and what changes could be coming in the offseason for an offense that can’t seem to find an answer. Evan talks about Bruce Bochy’s future in Texas and the downturn in performance for 2023 stars Adolis Garcia and Jonah Heim.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Ken Rosenthal on Oli Marmol’s status, Dump deadline, D’backs vs media Aug 20, 2025

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal details his interview with Cardinals manager Oli Marmol, who is in an interesting spot with Chaim Bloom’s GM takeover looming. Ken dissects some candidates to be released before the dump deadline on August 31st and what teams are most likely to cut some salary before the end of the season. We ask Ken if the reporters did anything wrong in the Ketel Marte situation and if he thinks the Yankees hot stretch is the result of a turnaround or an easy schedule.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Pham BEEF v. Blue Jays, Ketel Marte’s apology, Mookie’s RF meeting? Aug 19, 2025

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Astros outfielder Chas McCormick has been dealing on the bump, which is good & bad news. (Top of show)

(4:58) What do the guys think of Ketel Marte apologizing for missing games?

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(17:30) There is concern about Aaron Judge’s elbow. We may not see him throw at full strength this season.

(19:14) Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is heading to the IL with a thumb injury.

(21:59) It was a rough night for Teoscar Hernandez in right field. Is it time for the Dodgers to put Mookie Betts back in the outfield?

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(26:42) Xander Bogaerts was on the wrong end of an interesting fan interference call.

(29:21) Should Andrew McCutchen finish his career in Pittsburgh?

(32:51) Tommy Pham is in the center of another storm. It was not just the benches-clearing incident, but then a social media attack of the Blue Jays.

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(40:45) Cubs fans are really booing Kyle Tucker?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Doc Roberts joins Dodgers Territory Aug 19, 2025

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DT hosts Alanna Rizzo and Clint Pasillas welcome special guest Dave Roberts to Dodgers Territory. LA's skipper shares his thoughts on sweeping the Padres, the biggest challenges for the team so far and much more.

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Carlos Mendoza on Mets slump recovery, LLWS, McLean debut, Francisco Alvarez update, Pete’s record Aug 19, 2025

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Mets manager Carlos Mendoza joins us fresh off a win at the Little League Classic in Williamsport. He recaps his experience and then we dig into biz: Francisco Alvarez's impact & an injury update, inside the club's recent lull, Nolan McLean's promising debut and much more.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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MLB realignment division dreams + Injury Expert updates on Wheeler, Hader, Roki, Judge, MORE Aug 19, 2025

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Commissioner Rob Manfred reminded everyone that geographic realignment and expansion is coming to MLB. What might that actually look like and where should the expansion teams reside?

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(12:34) Injury expert Will Carroll joins the show to tell us what’s going on with Zack Wheeler’s scary blood clot situation. Carroll then runs us through many other notable recent injuries in MLB.

Hosts: Scott Braun, AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz

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Dodgers sweep Pads, Victor Robles chucks bat at pitcher, Brewers ball, AJ’s banana ball cameo Aug 18, 2025

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AJ surprised Chicago with the Savannah Bananas this weekend. What can MLB do to engage the fans like the Bananas do? (Top of show)

(14:29) The Little League Classic was a vibe as usual.

(16:42) The Brewers 14-game win streak came to an end but they are firing on all cylinders. Why isn't their style more popular?

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(23:00) Cal Raleigh hit 2 dingers against the Mets and Jung Hoo Lee made the..."catch of the decade?!”

(24:41) Another wave of prospects are debuting and there's a reason for the timing.

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(28:24) The Dodgers swept the Padres. Let's talk.

(35:46) Victor Robles is going to be in some trouble for chucking a bat at the opposing pitcher in a minor league rehab game.

Hosts: Scott Braun, AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz

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Fair Territory: Dodgers & Yankees sweeps, Zack Wheeler & Josh Hader shelved, Brew Crew baseball Aug 18, 2025

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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal breaks down the Dodgers sweeping the Padres over the weekend to reclaim the NL West division lead. (Top of Show)

(5:30) Ken explores two key injuries: the Phillies losing Zack Wheeler and the Astros moving on without Josh Hader.

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(8:57) Plus, the Yankees are heating up after a sweep of the Cardinals.

(12:12) Inside Dish unpacks how the Brewers brand of baseball vaulted them to baseball’s best record.

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(20:11) Grillin’ Ken answers your questions, including if the Pirates should give Konnor Griffin a Jackson Chourio-esque deal, reaction to Rob Manfred's realignment comments Sunday & why Ken hates (insert team name here).

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Mike Yastrzemski’s trade call tale, Hype for future w/Posey & Devers Aug 18, 2025

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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

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Noah Syndergaard keeps it real on Pitching analytics, Utley incident, Career Highs, Untold pranks, Setbacks & Life in the minors Aug 18, 2025

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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.

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Hosts: Toddfather, Braun, Kratz

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