Foul Territory

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Top MLB expansion city candidates + Ken Rosenthal on Edwin Díaz floundering, Mets missing Pete Alonso Sep 16, 2026

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal discusses whether Edwin Díaz’s struggles have cost him a spot on the Dodgers’ playoff roster. Plus, Brian Cashman’s “successful” ongoing tenure as Yankees GM despite not winning a World Series since 2009, David Stearns’ future with the Mets, the shortcomings of Reds’ ownership, and more.

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(22:04) With expansion potentially looming, which cities have the best chance at securing a franchise

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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AJ’s EPIC rant on White Sox playoff push, Pete Alonso’s return, Braves lose Lopez, No Jazz extension? Sep 15, 2026

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Were the White Sox really going to lose on Pope Leo XIV’s birthday? AJ is on fire at the top of the show.

(2:57) AJ goes on an EPIC rant about why it would be a failure if the White Sox miss the playoffs.

(17:08) Sean Burke benefitted from pitching behind an opener, but is it sustainable?

(18:52) Jazz Chisholm Jr. said the Yankees told him they “don’t do extensions” when he made a comment to Brian Cashman about it.

(22:59) Pete Alonso returned to Queens on Monday, sparking noteworthy chatter from both sides.

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(36:41) Reynaldo López is likely headed to the IL after he felt shoulder discomfort, Walt Weiss announced.

(38:31) The Yankees clinched a postseason berth for the 9th time in the last 10 seasons.

(42:14) The Dodgers clinched a postseason berth for the 14th straight season.

(44:46) Jesús Sánchez will make his D’backs debut against his former team. Plus, AJ saved an owl.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Is it panic time for the White Sox? + Rangers path to playoffs Sep 15, 2026

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Should White Sox fans be panicking? The division is now getting tight. Sox Machine host Josh Nelson weighs in on why the lack of moves at the trade deadline played a major part in their slump, whether this season is a failure if they miss the playoffs, and if there's a development issue within the organization.

(18:38) Can the Rangers sneak into the postseason? Dallas Morning News beat writer Evan Grant examines what it's going to take in a wide-open American League, whether Corey Seager can carry the team, and what kind of impact Nathan Eovaldi will have when he returns.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz

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Jim Bowden’s Front Office Unfiltered: HOT SEAT Managers/GM’s, Ohtani’s injury, Brewers/Rays title quest Sep 15, 2026

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FT resident GM Jim Bowden breaks down whether the Dodgers are doing the smart thing by placing Shohei Ohtani on the IL, and how they should handle it moving forward. JB also discusses why the Brewers and Rays are a different story this year, his AL MVP pick, and which managers and general managers are on the hot seat.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz

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Does Cam Schlittler have an AL MVP case? Contreras vs. minor league umpire, Blue Jays = sleeping giant? Sep 14, 2026

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It took until September 13th, but Vladimir Guerrero Jr. FINALLY homered at home. (Top of show) Kratz thinks he's heating up.

(3:02) Pitchers don’t usually win MVP awards, but Cam Schlittler is building a worthy case. Is it enough to overtake Yordan Alvarez? Plus, can the Blue Jays squeeze into the postseason, and just how dangerous can they be?

(16:10) Payton Tolle joined Pedro Martinez as the only other Red Sox pitcher to start a game with an immaculate inning.

(17:46) Rafael Devers will undergo season-ending surgery to address a core muscle injury, and he might not be the only notable Giant whose season ends early…

(20:27) Was Bryce Harper sending a message when he took 34.27 seconds to circle the bases on his homer on Saturday?

(22:15) Willson Contreras gave up on an at-bat while rehabbing because the home plate umpire didn’t let him get more pine tar. Contreras tossed his bat in the umpire’s direction after striking out.

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(31:43) Fernando Tais Jr.’s late-season emergence has helped propel the Padres to a seven-game win streak, placing them 2.5 games up for the final wild card spot with two weeks left to play.

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(37:35) Byron Buxton will undergo season-ending hip surgery.

(41:21) We ran a poll during the show, asking who will win the AL Central. Plus, a new Dylan Cease painting is hanging in John Schneider’s office.

(46:21) The D’backs, who sit 2.5 GB of the last wild card spot, DFA’d Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz

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Fair Territory: AL Central up for grabs, NL Playoffs all set? Sep 14, 2026

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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal thinks the NL postseason picture is set thanks to the Padres' 7-game winning streak. (Top of show)

(2:17) In the American League, the White Sox and Guardians clash in a 3-game series to decide AL Central supremacy.

(4:30) In the AL West, the Astros' losses are the Rangers' gains.

(6:50) The Blue Jays are still alive in the AL Wild Card race.

(10:10) Ken's Inside Dish explores the awards races.

(22:45) Grillin' Ken answers your live questions, including whether Junior Caminero could win the AL MVP and which ballparks are best in October.

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Which General Managers/PBOs should actually be on the HOT seat? Sep 14, 2026

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Which General Managers (or Presidents of Baseball Operations) should be worried about their jobs? Are there some names that are safe, but their owners should reconsider? Let's kick around some names with this extended group of FT hosts.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun, Kevin Pillar

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Hall Of Famer Adrián Beltré on FT Sep 14, 2026

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Untold stories asked by a former teammate here! One of the greatest players to ever man third base jumped on FT for the first time. Hall of Famer Adrián Beltré looks back on his legendary career and favorite memories, plus relives the insane 2011 World Series.

Beltré also previews Baseball United's upcoming Cancún Week, which he is a big part of.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski & Erik Kratz

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Padres SP Michael King on Karl Ravech's Dirt From The Dugout Sep 13, 2026

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Karl Ravech and Justin Musil welcome Padres starting pitcher Michael King on this episode of Dirt From The Dugout. King dives into his upbringing in the Northeast, his time at Boston College, and the advice he'd give young athletes looking to get the most out of their sport.

Plus, he breaks down why mastering his pitches matters, what facing the Yankees was like this season, and the hitters he never wants to see in the majors.

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Ken Rosenthal: AL Wild Card madness, Shohei Ohtani IL aftermath, Phillies expectations, Volpe’s future Sep 13, 2026

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal breaks down how the Dodgers plan to handle Shohei Ohtani's IL stint moving forward.

Plus, Rosenthal weighs in on whether Anthony Volpe is back in MLB for a while, sets expectations for the Phillies, breaks down who's taking the third AL Wild Card spot, and discusses whether Angels manager Kurt Suzuki might actually return next season.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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