Foul Territory

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Skubal trade chat, Murakami’s market + new free agent Pete Fairbanks Nov 17, 2025

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Does Tarik Skubal get traded? We discuss why teams should try for Skubal now instead of when he’s a free agent.

(6:32) What will the market look like for Munetaka Murakami?

(14:51) Free agent reliever Pete Fairbanks reacts to his option being declined by the Rays and reveals his favorite moments from his time there. Pete also shares what a day is like for him as a free agent for the first time.

Hosts: Tricia Whitaker, Kevin Pillar, Erik Kratz

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Ken Rosenthal: Padres for sale, Mets/Edwin Diaz decision Nov 17, 2025

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal explains why teams aren’t transparent during free agency, whether Edwin Diaz returns to the Mets and if the Padres will actually get sold.

(16:40) We discuss rumors surrounding big free agents Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz. How different could the Mets look soon?

(22:29) The Brewers now say there’s no intention to trade Freddy Peralta. Plus, will Sandy Alcántara get traded?

Hosts: Tricia Whitaker, Kevin Pillar, Erik Kratz

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Jayce Tingler: Joining Tony Vitello’s SF staff, Twins BC days Nov 16, 2025

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Jayce Tingler talks about joining longtime friend Tony Vitello on the Giants coaching staff. We also ask him about Justin Verlander, Bruce Bochy, the Twins, Rocco Baldelli’s philosophy, and ownership complexities.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Heidi Watney

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Orioles offseason to-do list Nov 16, 2025

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Baltimore radio host Jason La Canfora breaks down what the Orioles need to do this offseason for a competitive 2026. He names players that could fill their position holes.

(16:51) Is there a clear frontrunner for Kyle Tucker?

(19:23) Tis’ the season of GM Meetings! Kratz makes a bold prediction for relievers.

(20:48) What is Chaim Bloom going to do running the Cardinals front office this offseason?

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Heidi Watney

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Reds offseason list w/Danny Graves Nov 15, 2025

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Riverfront Territory host and former Reds great Danny Graves lists the top three to-do items for the Reds this offseason. Danny also shares his dream scenario for a Cincinnati power bat and what he thinks will happen with Hunter Greene. Plus, does Terry Francona have a say in free agent targets?

Hosts: Tricia Whitaker, Kevin Pillar, Erik Kratz

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Tommy Kahnle talks free agent life, ALDS G5, Skull’s greatness Nov 15, 2025

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Free agent reliever Tommy Kahnle reflected on the season, including his thoughts on the very heavy changeup usage and that ALDS Game 5 heartbreak marathon.

Kahnle also talked about Tarik Skubal and what makes him so good, as well as how he handles free agency these days.

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Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Kyle Glaser

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Judge beats Cal, Shohei racks another MVP, Logan Webb on SF SP, Helsley’s FA thoughts, Other Awards Nov 14, 2025

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KP got his shoulder fixed, sparking a conversation on playing through injuries.

(2:43) Aaron Judge won AL MVP. We react to his win over Cal Raleigh.

(11:04) Shohei Ohtani was the unanimous NL MVP! Will fans take for granted Shohei’s greatness after 3 straight MVP awards?

(16:42) Brewers POBO Matt Arnold won Executive of the Year.

(17:46) Aroldis Chapman and Edwin Diaz won AL and NL Reliever of the Year, respectively.

(19:56) Byron Buxton missed a bonus after finishing two points shy of 10th place in AL MVP voting.

(22:34) Derrick Goold’s NL MVP ballot sparked Twitter trolls.

(25:13) San Francisco is prioritizing pitching depth this offseason, so we predict its rotation for next year. Plus, is bringing back Bruce Bochy a good move?

(31:06) Ryan Helsley wants to return to St. Louis, but we explore if that will happen.

Hosts: Tricia Whitaker, Kevin Pillar, Erik Kratz

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Fair Territory: AL MVP - Judge or Raleigh? Ken's NL Cy Young ballot, FA STUD closers Nov 14, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal starts the show with news that the Padres are exploring a sale. (Top of show).

(1:47) He also unpacks his NL Cy Young ballot following Paul Skenes’ unanimous win.

(4:31) Fans can celebrate both New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge and Seattle Mariners star Cal Raleigh.

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(8:30) Ken applauds Shohei Ohtani for his 4th MVP award in 5 seasons!

(9:06) Ken also explores the stud closer free agent market this offseason.

(11:59) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including Buxton's possible fit in Atlanta, factoring in ballpark adjustments with voting, a Dodgers package to land Paul Skenes, the relief trade market & big market teams approaching a salary cap.

(19:47) Ken crowns his Dude & Dork of the Week.

(25:07) A closer look at how Paul DePodesta intends to lead the Rockies.

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Cotillo’s GM Meetings Red Sox report + Baseball’s biggest partiers Nov 14, 2025

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MassLive.com Red Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo joins FT from the GM meetings in Las Vegas to talk all things Red Sox.

(17:38) Big Papi likes to party. AJ and Kratz spill stories of the biggest MLB partiers.

(20:13) Scott Boras made it clear: the Japanese baseball market LOVES the Dodgers.

(22:22) For some cross-sport chatter…the New York Rangers are taking Chaim Bloom's wise words and running with them.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Heidi Watney

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Settling AL MVP, Seidler family selling Pads? Paul Skenes wins Cy Nov 13, 2025

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Welcome guest host Heidi Watney! And AJ is at Michael Jordan’s golf course.

(2:52) MVP talk is here and it's really all about AL MVP.

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(11:19) Is the Seidler family selling the Padres?

(20:18) Paul Skenes wins NL Cy Young unanimously! Kratz wants to see him win a World Series with the Pirates, while AJ just wants to see him smile with joy.

(36:37) BETMGM gives us NL MVP odds from the start of the season. Regardless, Shohei is winning...right?

(39:08) The Reds claimed Ben Rortvedt off waivers from the Dodgers. AJ wants to know where the heck he is going to play.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Heidi Watney

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