Foul Territory

Latest Episodes:

Eno Sarris joins: How the Rays fixed Freddy Peralta FAST + Ryan Divish talks Mariners disaster season Sep 19, 2026

Show notes

The Rays are at it again, this time leaning on same-handed changeups to supercharge Freddy Peralta, Bryan Baker, and more. The Athletic's Eno Sarris joins the show to break it all down.

Plus, is Brewers pitcher Kyle Harrison hurt? Eno has thoughts.

(17:12) The 2026 Mariners are cooked. Seattle Times writer Ryan Divish explains what went wrong for a team that nearly won the AL pennant a year ago. How much did Cal Raleigh's injury affect the pitching staff? Is Jerry Dipoto's job safe? What's next for Seattle this winter?

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Contreras HBP mania, HUGE weekend matchups, Steve Cohen applauds Pete, Skubal hinting at LA future? Sep 18, 2026

Show notes

Alex Bregman's teammates pulled up to celebrate his horse winning at Churchill Downs. (Top of Show)

(03:18) A frustrated Willson Contreras spoke out about frequently getting hit after Thursday's early exit. Does he have a valid argument?

(19:51) The Rangers and White Sox have a HUGE series this weekend as they sit in the thick of the postseason race.

Go to buylarine.com and use code FT10 at checkout for 10% off.

(24:30) Mets owner Steve Cohen admitted to applauding Pete Alonso's game-tying homer in the ninth inning on Tuesday.

(29:09) Cade Cavalli and the Nationals are close on a contract extension.

(31:30) The Dodgers clinched another NL West title. Tarik Skubal's comments lead many to believe this might not be his only season with the Dodgers…

(42:16) The gentlemen behind tarps off will return to Busch Stadium!

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

Get 20% off your first order of $125 or more at MackWeldon.com with promo code FOUL

Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hall of Famer Pedro Martínez on state of MLB, 2004 ALCS comeback Sep 18, 2026

Show notes

Red Sox legend Pedro Martínez offers his thoughts on the state of modern baseball and whether he’d be able to compete in today’s game. Plus, why Sandy Alcántara reminds him of himself, and a fun story from Boston’s 2004 comeback against the Yankees.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/FOUL. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance.

Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former GM Jim Bowden offers his take on MLB owners, defends the salary cap & responds to Bruce Meyer Sep 18, 2026

Show notes

GM Territory co-host Jim Bowden replies back to MLBPA Interim Executive Director Bruce Meyer for his claims against his article in The Athletic. Bowden explains his concern for the middle-class, why a salary cap is better than the current system, the TV blackouts myth and what owners are really like behind the scenes.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/FOUL. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance.

Get 20% off your first order of $125 or more at MackWeldon.com with promo code FOUL

Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fair Territory: MLB Manager Hot Seats, Aaron Judge & Blake Snell Injuries, NL Wild Card Race Sep 18, 2026

Show notes

Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to the latest injury updates on Aaron Judge and Blake Snell, then preview Phillies-Mets and the shifting NL Wild Card race. (top of show)

(4:45) Ken breaks down which MLB managers are sitting on the hot seat, plus the names in play for the openings in Queens, Philly, Seattle, and Houston.

(21:23) It's Grillin' Ken time! He fields your questions before handing out the Dudes and Dorks of the week awards.

Start your FOX One 3-day Free trial today at FOXOne.com

To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/FOUL. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AL West up for grabs, Is Aaron Judge OK? PCA praise, Steve Cohen responds to FT tweet about Stearns Sep 17, 2026

Show notes

Steve Cohen responded to David Lennon’s claim on Wednesday’s show that David Stearns hasn't been at Citi Field during Pete Alonso’s return…

(5:17) Aaron Judge left Wednesday’s game with lower leg tightness. Cause for concern?

(14:58) Junior Caminero is a force offensively. Has that overshadowed his defensive improvements?

(16:49) The Astros are neck and neck with the Rangers atop the AL West. Houston faces the Royals tonight, who might need to have an awkward conversation with Salvador Perez this offseason…

Start your FOX One 3-day Free trial today at FOXOne.com

(28:40) Sandy Alcantara casually jumped in to log his first career save in a spoiler win against the D'backs.

(31:19) The AL playoff picture is a mess, but IMAGINE if this happened…

(35:45) Who’s next in the manager seat for the Mets? David Ross? Alex Cora?

(38:18) Pete Crow-Armstrong is having the kind of season people tell their grandkids about.

(43:00) Edwin Diaz will return in a low-leverage role. Plus, the latest on Shohei Ohtani’s injury.

(48:48) Erik and his wife, Sarah, celebrated an NL East title on this day, 15 years ago.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/FOUL. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance.

Get 20% off your first order of $125 or more at MackWeldon.com with promo code FOUL

Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLBPA Interim Executive Director Bruce Meyer joins FT: Labor battle update, Jim Bowden’s pointed column Sep 17, 2026

Show notes

MLBPA Interim Executive Director Bruce Meyer took exception to GM Territory co-host Jim Bowden’s take on baseball’s labor battle. Meyer discusses various talking points, including MLB’s 50/50 revenue split, payroll disparity, salary cap, TV blackouts and more.

To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/FOUL. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance.

To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to MintMobile.com/Territory. That’s it there’s no catch.

Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Injury Expert Will Carroll’s insight on injuries for playoff clubs: Ohtani, Freeman, Crochet, & Luzardo Sep 17, 2026

Show notes

Injury Territory host Will Carroll breaks down concerning injuries for playoff contenders with October rapidly approaching. Is Shohei Ohtani’s neck issue more than what we’re being told? Plus, insight on Freddie Freeman’s knee injury, Jesús Luzardo’s shoulder inflammation, Garrett Crochet’s return as a reliever, and more.

To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/FOUL. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance.

Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playoff picture scenarios, Brewers own NL Central, Mets fans protest LOUD, Houston, we have concerns… Sep 16, 2026

Show notes

The Guardians walked it off on Tuesday after Sam Antonacci took a controversial route to the ball on the final play. Let’s discuss.

(5:19) Were Mets fans making a little too much noise in support of Pete Alonso this week, or…message sent? Newsday’s David Lennon joined us for this chat.

(32:39) Several series this weekend have serious playoff implications.

(35:40) The Brewers became the first team to clinch a division title this season.

(38:31) Yoshinobu Yamamoto SHOVED against the Reds on Tuesday.

(40:18) The Nationals’ farm system is making noteworthy improvements.

(43:10) Carlos Correa won’t return this season, but you could argue that’s among the Astros' least pressing concerns. Do they have the pitching to sustain a long postseason run?

(49:14) The playoff bracket is starting to take shape with roughly two weeks left to play.

Host: Kratz, Pierzynski, Braun

To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/FOUL. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance.

To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to MintMobile.com/Territory. That’s it there’s no catch.

Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount

Start your FOX One 3-day Free trial today at FOXOne.com

Get 20% off your first order of $125 or more at MackWeldon.com with promo code FOUL

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D’backs TV PxP Steve Berthiaume joins + Reds running it back Sep 16, 2026

Show notes

D’backs play-by-play voice Steve Berthiaume explains the path for the Diamondbacks to make the playoffs, how dangerous they could be if they get in, and why manager Torey Lovullo deserves extra credit.

(17:26) Riverfront Territory co-host C. Trent details what went wrong for the Reds in 2026, whether POBO Nick Krall is to blame, and Elly De La Cruz’s uncertain future in Cincinnati.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/FOUL. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance.

To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to MintMobile.com/Territory. That’s it there’s no catch.

Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected