Foul Territory

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World Series Game 3 storylines, Aroldis Chapman blasts Yankees Oct 27, 2025

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Addison Barger slept on a pullout couch, sparking a conversation on player sleep preferences.

(3:26) We preview Game 3 of the World Series and predict how long Manager John Schenider will let Max Scherzer and Shane Bieber pitch the next two games.

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(8:44) Should the Dodgers keep the slumping Andy Pages in the lineup?

(12:15) Kevin Pillar is back! He elaborates on how Toronto will match up pitching against Los Angeles the next 3 games. Plus, KP tackles the mid-game concert and Bo Bichette’s performance thus far.

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(33:55) The Blue Jays have had ZERO team meetings this year?!

(35:25) Aroldis Chapman BLASTED the Yankees for how he felt he was treated there. We analyze the beef and speculate on how their relationship collapsed.

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(43:10) Vladdy Jr. and Shohei are having fun chatting on the field.

(44:18) Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz are suing the Dominican League for not letting them play.

(46:02) For Game 3 Dodger pitching, we estimate the leash on Tyler Glasnow and how long Rōki Sasaki could go.

(49:49) Adrian Johnson missed several calls during Game 2, but did they make an impact?

(51:30) Antoan Richardson is not returning as the Mets’ first base coach.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Fair Territory: Max/Bo start Game 3, Orioles new hire, Pages problem? Oct 27, 2025

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Before jumping into World Series Game 3, Ken reacts to the Orioles hiring a new manager. (Top of show)

(2:24) Bo Bichette will start at second base in tonight's World Series Game 3.

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(3:40) Ken explains why Max Scherzer starts for Toronto tonight, and why we should expect a cold reception at Dodger Stadium.

(7:10) LA's offense is struggling, and Dave Roberts is considering a change in center field.

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(10:02) Ken's Inside Dish reveals why Stand Up to Cancer is important, and touches many people involved in the Fall Classic.

(20:49) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including any possible CBA movement this off-season, if long-term deals will dry up, the most surprising aspect of the World Series so far, and if the Mariners will spend this off-season.

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'Who Killed the Montreal Expos?' doc Director Jean-François Poisson Oct 27, 2025

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Jean-François Poisson is the writer and director of the documentary, 'Who Killed the Montreal Expos?' and we ask him who the true top villain was in this mess. How did Expos fans handled their fandom once the team was gone? With the Blue Jays in the World Series, are Expos fans rooting for or against the Canadian team?

Hosts: Jason Kipnis, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun

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Joe Girardi talks 2025 Yankees, 2017 Astros, Judge’s rise + new Houston pitcher Nate Pearson joins CCT Oct 27, 2025

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Former manager Joe Girardi tells us what he saw from the Yankees this season and answers whether he foresaw Judge’s rookie swing to be the caliber it is now. Has he let the Astros trash can incident go? Is Joe on any managerial candidate lists?

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(19:09) New Astros pitcher Nate Pearson joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome on Crush City Territory to discuss his free agency, how important it was for him to receive another chance to start, what he liked about the Astros' situation and the success of his former team, the Toronto Blue Jays.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Bat speed facts/myths + Braves Manager search update Oct 26, 2025

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Are bat speed metrics changing the game? We explore this recent buzzy topic for Toronto's bats in the World Series. Toddfather and Kratz talk about how players should use the statistic with other training to improve their hitting.

(12:57) Who is going to manage the Atlanta Braves next year? 92.9 The Game Braves reporter Grant McAuley shares Atlanta’s search approach and whether they break from their managerial archetype. Grant also talks about prospects that could boom next year for the Braves.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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FT Postgame Reax: Yamamoto racks another CG win to even up the World Series, Will Smith’s pop returns Oct 26, 2025

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How did Yoshinobu Yamamoto stifle the Toronto bats in a 5-1 Game 2 triumph for the Dodgers? Also, his catcher provided the key knocks and found his power groove.

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We hit all of the key storylines from Game 2 and then push forward to the decision by the Blue Jays to send Max Scherzer to the mound for Game 3.

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Dave Dombrowski: Harper WON’T be traded, Orion convo, Wheeler update Oct 25, 2025

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Phillies President of Baseball Ops Dave Dombrowski dives into this year's postseason loss to the Dodgers, the support system around Orion Kerkering and shut down any rumors that Bryce Harper could be traded.

Dombrowski also discussed the Phillies' payroll and roster decisions for 2026, the José Alvarado situation, Zach Wheeler's recovery and his mentality when it comes to building a winning team.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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FT Postgame Reax: Blue Jays Rock Dodgers 11-4 in G1 + G2 Preview Oct 25, 2025

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That was a dream Game 1 for a country that was starving for some World Series baseball. How did Toronto crack the code that the Brewers couldn’t figure out in the last round?

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What about expectations for Kevin Gausman matching up with Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 2? We’ll deliver another postgame show just like this one right after Game 2 wraps up. It’s the World Series. LFG!

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BIG World Series preview: John Smoltz, Kevin Pillar and more! Oct 24, 2025

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It’s World Series Time! Big names are singing at the first two games. (Top of Show)

(3:23) We discuss how Blake Snell will attack Blue Jays hitters.

(6:09) The guys send love to Alex Vesia and his family.

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(8:20) Bo Bichette and Ty France are on the Blue Jays roster! How will Manager John Schneider deploy his bench?

(18:27) FOX Sports Lead Game Analyst and HOF pitcher John Smoltz joins to preview tonight's pitching matchup: Blake Snell versus Trey Yesavage. He also reveals his keys for each side to take hold of this battle.

(34:16) The World Series umpires have been announced! We examine their umpire rankings and continue to wonder how MLB ignores most of the top home plate umps.

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(39:36) FT host Kevin Pillar is on the scene! He gives us a Bo Bichette update and explains how the Blue Jays get ahead of Blake Snell. Plus, KP discusses how Toronto will utilize its bullpen during the series.

(1:09:32) Rōki Sasaki says it's "hard to express" why he picked the Dodgers over the Blue Jays.

(1:11:48) Kevin Gausman spoke about delaying his start to Game 2 after his Game 7 ALCS cameo.

(1:15:32) Shoutout to FT fan Calvin, who is battling cancer.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Fair Territory: Dodgers-Blue Jays keys, Vesia out, Bo’s back Oct 24, 2025

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The World Series starts today! Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss Bo Bichette’s latest status after missing over a month of game action. (top of show)

(2:11) The hosts discuss Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia stepping away from the team due to a deeply personal family matter.

(3:39) Into matchups talk, Ken and Alanna touch on why Los Angeles can't fall into the same trap of relying too heavily on fastballs like the Yankees and Mariners did.

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(6:47) Plus, how much of a role will postseason and Fall Classic experience play for the Dodgers vs. the Jays?

(11:43) The hosts answer live Grillin' Ken Questions.

(16:41) Ken and Alanna crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

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