Foul Territory

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Padres sign platoon LF duo, Kiké Hernández to LA, Doc extension talks, TA v. Moncada, Neutral site WS? Feb 10, 2025

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Should MLB follow the Super Bowl model and host the World Series at a neutral site each year? (top of the show)

(8:50) Kiké Hernández is back in Dodger blue, but who is the odd man out in LA’s crowded roster crunch?

(14:34) The cash-strapped Padres are hoping Jason Heyward and Connor Joe can replace Jurickson Profar’s All-Star production.

(19:29) The Rockies still refuse to try hard but they do love locking up homegrown talent—so who’s next in line for an extension?

(21:40) We’re asking the big question: Who has the better 2025 in Anaheim—Tim Anderson or Yoán Moncada?

(27:38) An extension for Dave Roberts seems inevitable but will Craig Counsell’s record-setting deal complicate the negotiations between Roberts and the Dodgers?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Washington Nationals team preview Feb 10, 2025

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Did the Nats do enough this offseason to take a step forward? Washington Post reporter Andrew Golden details top storylines for the 2025 season.

We cover their need for pop, impressive young core, bullpen thinness, a brutally tough division and the chances that they get sold by current ownership soon.

Hosts: Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun

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Jon Berti on Cub life, Dodgers taking shots at Yanks, Beard policy Feb 10, 2025

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New Cubs infielder Jon Berti tells FT about his free agency journey that led him to Chicago.

As a Yankee last year, what was going through his mind in that infamous fifth inning in Game 5? What does he think about many Dodgers taking shots at the Yankees post-World Series?

Berti was part of the 2023 Marlins playoff run—how does he feel about the team tearing it down to start all over again?

We dive into the facial hair policy still strictly enforced by the Yankees and then get to Berti's unlikely journey from an 18th-round pick with no prospect pedigree to a key MLB contributor.

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Alex Cora joins Monster Territory Feb 10, 2025

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Red Sox manager Alex Cora talks to Monster Territory host Robbie Hyde about the state of the club. They look back at good/bad from last season and ahead at much higher expectations for 2025.

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Chicago Cubs team preview w/Mooney Feb 09, 2025

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Patrick Mooney of The Athletic and North Side Territory joins FT to size up the offseason for the Cubs and preview their 2025 campaign.

Do they have another move left in them before the season? Is this a much better bullpen than the last few years? Will their top prospects shine in the Bigs? We talk about year two for manager Craig Counsell and hot seat status for Jed Hoyer if the team doesn't crack the postseason.

Hosts: AJ, EK, SB

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Whit Merrifield talks MLB-NFL comps, Durability devalued Feb 09, 2025

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How does free agent Whit Merrifield handle his experience waiting for calls?

First, we ask about anything MLB could pick up from the popularity dominance of the NFL.

We also dive in to front offices not valuing durability the same way anymore and how it affects load management.

Hosts: Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun

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Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim team preview with Sam Blum Feb 08, 2025

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Sam Blum goes through the biggest storylines for the Angels entering the 2025 season:

Sam talks about where Mike Trout is physically entering 2025.

Will Christian Moore be the next Angel to be called up quickly?

Is copying the Braves’ blueprint actually going to work?

Sam tackles the question the Angels have to answer about Anthony Rendon.

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

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Ken Rosenthal on Bregman/Arenado situations, Ippei theories, Moncada to Angels, Salary cap warning Feb 08, 2025

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal breaks down different ways to fix revenue disparity in MLB.

Where will Alex Bregman and Nolan Arenado land?

Ken covers the Yoan Moncada/Tim Anderson reunion in LA and drops his take on the Ohtani/Ippei conspiracy theories.

Hosts: Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun

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Ohtani interpreter jail sentence, Angels add Moncada, Cash v. Gleyber Feb 07, 2025

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Ippei Mizuhara was sentenced to prison and his recent letter did not help the cause. (Start of show) We put a lid on the Shohei Ohtani interpreter scandal that rocked the sports world one year ago.

(14:30) fan q's about the Ippei case.

(19:54) The Angels signed Yoan Moncada and make third base a very interesting position in spring training.

(28:28) Fresh off his FT appearance, Rays slugger Junior Caminero met LeBron.

(31:14) Will Bryce Harper top 30 homers this season?

(34:02) Gleyber Torres deleted a tweet replying to Brian Cashman unraveling the position change controversy late last season.

(42:52) What if the Pirates had signed Pete Alonso?

(45:35) Offseason moves that stood out from the pack...

Hosts: Toddfather, EK, SB

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Boston Red Sox team preview with Jonathan Papelbon Feb 07, 2025

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What does the current landscape of the AL East look like and is this the year Boston returns to the postseason? FT's Jonathan Papelbon dives into the top storylines surrounding the Red Sox but first he backs up a controversial tweet predicting April struggles for Aaron Judge.

How much impact will the top prospects have on Boston’s lineup?

Pap breaks down how the Red Sox rotation can be most effective.

The Sox have two established closers but have to figure out the rest of the pen.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Trevor May, Scott Braun

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