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**Foul Territory**

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

Latest Episodes:

Dodgers-Padres beanball, Santana swings at fan, Megill calls ump show Jun 20, 2025

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Toddfather received some interesting insight from Gerrit Cole on the Yankees broadcast together. (Top of show)

(3:29) Tensions ran high in the Padres-Dodgers. Who was in the wrong?

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(18:56) Todd was a Savannah Banana! He recaps his experience.

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(21:47) Trevor Megill called out umps and Yamamoto was robbed of an immaculate inning on an egregious call. Is the blame on Will Smith’s frame job?

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(32:34) Kristian Campbell was optioned to AAA by the Red Sox.

(34:00) Pirates reliever Dennis Santana tried to hit a fan. What happened here?

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(43:35) Nick Castellanos is looking to make some improvements on defense.

(46:18) The FT crew highlights the series they are locked in on this weekend. DEVERS FACES THE RED SOX!!!

(47:43) Toddfather recaps Sean Casey’s brutal injury playing Banana ball.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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David Samson on Rays sale, Dodgers owning Lakers, Devers saga, Royals Jac Caglianone call-up debate Jun 20, 2025

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Former Marlins President David Samson enlightens us about Dodgers owner Mark Walter buying the Lakers and dives deep into Tampa Bay’s possible sale to Patrick Zalupski. Is Stu Sternberg serious about selling? Samson also gives his very candid opinion on MLB service time manipulation and the Rafael Devers situation.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Chase Meidroth on White Sox youth, Red Sox roommates, the Pope! Jun 20, 2025

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Chicago White Sox infielder Chase Meidroth goes over what the next core of players is like and what skills his teammates have that he wants. Chase also shares what he talks about with his Red Sox buddies and adds context to Marcelo Mayer's car key situation.

What is Chase's favorite position to play and would he like to meet the Pope?

Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Fair T: Buy/sell szn, Padres/D’backs slip, Rays sale, Yankees skid Jun 20, 2025

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Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the brewing race in the AL East with the New York Yankees falling back to the pack. (Top of show)

(2:10) The San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks are slipping behind the surging Los Angeles Dodgers.

(5:53) Plus, more on the future Tampa Bay Rays outlook with the team in talks to be sold for $1.7 billion.

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(9:27) BIG Grillin’ Ken today, including if MacKenzie Gore could be traded, teams that need to go all-in this year, how the Astros are still thriving, prime candidates for extensions, if the Giants are done, if the Cardinals could deal Nolan Arenado and how the CBA timeline impacts signings and extensions.

(20:46) Ken and Alanna crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

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(27:07) BONUS Grillin' Ken covers Brendan Donovan's Cardinals status and how the Cubs are a win-now cautionary tale.

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Will Smith Padre punisher, Sad no Skubal v. Skenes, Chris Sale slays Jun 19, 2025

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Let's go behind the scenes on how a Big League broadcast gets prepped. (top of show)

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(6:46) Why is Skubal vs Skenes not happening?

(13:00) AJ and Kratz answer how they decided on their gamer bats.

(14:15) Dodgers catcher Will Smith owns the Padres and the Dalton Rushing playing time debate rages on.

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(26:52) We review Tigers manager AJ Hinch’s comments about Skubal starting the early game.

(28:34) Frankie Montas has been wobbly in the minors. What do the Mets do?

(30:17) College World Series talk: Coastal Carolina is legit! Plus, LSU vs. Arkansas was a CRAZY game!

(32:00) Chris Sale pitched into the 9th inning and is still very very NASTY!

(34:44) PCA isn't a derby guy, but Junior Caminero is! Check out our interview with him coming soon.

(35:48) Pope Leo joined a White Sox chant at the Vatican!

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Joe Maddon Unfiltered on Ohtani’s workload, Intentional HBPs, Devers/Castellanos situations, Front office influence Jun 19, 2025

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3x Manager of the Year Joe Maddon hits the latest headlines from his view as a former skipper: Rafael Devers trade, Nick Castellanos punishment and how to handle a unicorn Shohei Ohtani workload.

Joe also shares his experience with hit by pitches and the changes in front-office involvement with teams.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Orioles DH Ryan O’Hearn on trade rumors, Devers move, O’s recent rise Jun 19, 2025

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Did the Devers trade just open up the DH spot for the AL All-Star team? Leading candidate Ryan O’Hearn reacts to the trade trade and also answers trade rumor questions about himself.

Why have the O’s been on a better run lately? What are the differences between interim manager Tony Mansolino and former skipper Brandon Hyde?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Devers loves SF, Padres/Dodgers BEEF, Castellanos trouble, Rays sale Jun 18, 2025

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Cal Raleigh love at the top. (Top of show)

(3:05) The Giants went ALL OUT for Rafael Devers upon arrival. Are they relevant again?

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(13:08) Boston has been mid for a while now.

(17:06) The Yankees scoring woes continue.

(19:47) The Rays might have a new owner soon. Will it happen and will they stay in Tampa?

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(28:42) The Rockies are getting better!

(32:51) Phillies manager Rob Thomson sat Nick Castellanos after an inappropriate remark. What did Nick say?

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(45:05) Josh Naylor and Andres Giménez showed true friendship for Myles Straw.

(46:37) The Padres and Dodgers have BEEF! We go through the plunking, including Shohei Ohtani being thrown at intentionally.

(55:36) Quick hits: The Acuna bros faced off and the Braves stunned the Mets. Jurickson Profar returns soon and the Blue Jays are catching up to the Yanks.

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(58:54) Ben Rice is catching tonight.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Ken Rosenthal on Big Papi's Devers take, Ohtani’s remarkable return Breslow/Kennedy Sox presser Jun 18, 2025

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal reacts to David Ortiz’s comments on the Rafael Devers trade and the front office press conference that followed it.

Ken also discusses Shohei Ohtani’s sudden return to the mound and gets asked if National manager Dave Martinez is on the hot seat.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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MLB ball specs changed again, Dad bods win titles, Pap talks Devers Jun 18, 2025

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The baseball is not traveling as far this season and MLB claims to be befuddled. Kratz conspiracy theory coming in hot.

Then we hit the recent feature on Phillies ace Zack Wheeler not morphing into the modern baseball way and thriving.

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(15:59) Did Rafael Devers’ ego get in the way or did the Red Sox front office botch comms badly? Jonathan Papelbon details the Devers trade and when the schism started. Plus, Pap discusses what the Red Sox should do next.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Krat, Scott Braun

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