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Fair Territory: All-Star snubs, HOT Jays, Nats fire Rizzo/Martinez Jul 08, 2025

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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Nationals cleaning house a week before holding the #1 pick in the MLB Draft. (Top of show)

(4:43) Ken has a gripe with the All-Star player ballot, and weighs other All-Star snubs.

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(10:28) The Toronto Blue Jays are baseball’s hottest team.

(13:50) Inside Dish examines Yankees manager Aaron Boone’s role in the team’s recent slide.

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(22:46) Ken takes your Grillin’ Ken questions via ChatBCC: if the Astros are the AL frontrunners and if the Cardinals will stay in contention. Join the conversation at foulterritory.chat (it’s free!)

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Dissecting Dave Martinez & Mike Rizzo firings by Nationals ownership Jul 08, 2025

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Washington Post columnist Barry Svrluga explains the oddly timed firings of Dave Martinez and Mike Rizzo. He also sheds light on why the Lerner family stopped spending on the Nationals and whether this could lead to a potential sale of the team.

Was Mike Rizzo’s tenure as GM successful? What happened to Dylan Crews?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Alanna Rizzo

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Dan Shulman on why this Blue Jays team could make a serious run Jul 08, 2025

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Are the Blue Jays for real? We hit a quick 2 minutes on the topic and then bring in (2:18) Toronto play-by-play broadcaster Dan Shulman to size up the strength of the roster and fan reactions to the club sweeping the Yankees.

What is it like for Dan working with Buck Martinez and his radio broadcaster son?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Alanna Rizzo

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Nats fire GM & Manager, All-Star snubs, Astros sweep LA, Yanks slide Jul 07, 2025

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The Nationals fired manager Dave Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo. (2:11) Are Washington’s issues their fault and what's with the timing?

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(10:26) FOUL TERRITORY ALL-STAR TAKEOVER announcement!

(11:52) The Braves have fallen off a cliff.

(13:28) Clarke Schmidt might need TJ surgery. What does this mean for the stumbling Yankees?

(18:29) Alvin Kamara can't pitch.

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(21:04) Max Muncy gets the best possible news for his knee injury.

(23:03) The Astros swept the Dodgers.

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(30:49) Yu Darvish is back from the IL making his season debut on the mound vs. the D'backs tonight!

(33:30) Who are the biggest All-Star snubs this year? We give our picks and Kratz shares how player voting works.

(39:23) The Nationals have made their decision: Miguel Cairo is the interim manager.

(44:53) Let's check out the game slate tonight.

(50:53) AJ shares words about Bobby Jenks. RIP

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Alanna Rizzo

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Kolten Wong on retiring, World Series blunder, Cardinals clubhouse Jul 07, 2025

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Former MLB second baseman Kolten Wong explains his retirement decision and shares what he misses most about playing baseball.

What and who helped him regain confidence after his World Series blunder?

Kolten also sheds light on playing with AJ and the biggest change after leaving the Cardinals.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Dellin Betances talks AL MVP race, NY lull, Jordan brand prank Jul 07, 2025

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Are position players pitching getting out of hand? Should manager salaries be public? 4x All-Star Dellin Betances is back with thoughts.

The former Yankees (and Met) hits the recent slumps for the New York clubs, the influence of NY media on player performance, the Cal Raleigh v. Aaron Judge MVP debate and BTS on the Clint Frazier Jordan brand prank.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Will General on why Nashville should have a Major League team Jul 06, 2025

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Nashville Stars Director of Marketing Will General pitches us on why they should have an expansion MLB team. General explains the origin of the team name, where the money will come from, possible stadium location, and marketing plan.

How will they win over local Braves fans? Who are some notable names advising the group?

Hosts: Cameron Maybin, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun

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Michael McGreevy joins CT Jul 06, 2025

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Cardinals 2021 first-round draft pick Michael McGreevy joins Katie Woo to discuss his role with the Cardinals this year, what he's learned in the Cardinals minor-league system so far and how his Major-League experience is going lately.

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Cardinal Territory is the official St. Louis Cardinals podcast of the Foul Territory Network

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Padres reliever Jason Adam joins Friar Territory: Weird Bullpen Rituals, SD Magic Touch on Pitchers Jul 05, 2025

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Padres setup man Jason Adam joins Friar Territory for an exlusive interview. He discusses with Kyle Glaser and Heath Bell what the secret to the Padres bullpen success has been in 2025, the odd shenanigans the group gets into in the bullpen and why he misses swinging a bat. Plus, Adam discusses his journey back from four elbow surgeries and what the Padres do to help so many pitchers have the best years of their careers in San Diego.

Friar Territory is the official San Diego Padres podcast of the Foul Territory Network

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Evan Grant on deGrom’s revival, Jung sent down, Pillar’s comments Jul 05, 2025

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Jacob deGrom has resurged to elite status and Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News tells us how it’s happening. Evan also gets to the success of newfound relievers, what prompted Josh Jung’s demotion to Triple-A, and Chris Young’s reaction to Kevin Pillar’s comments. Was Pillar right about the Rangers and MLB culture?

Hosts: Scott Braun, AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz

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