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FT Guest - Ryan O'Hearn on O's clincher rager, picking Adley or Salvy and why does he rake now?!: Wait, the Orioles ran out of beer at their playoff party?! Ryan O'Hearn spills the tea and tells LoCain, AJ, Kratz and Braun about how the change of scenery from KC to Baltimore worked like a charm. Also covered: what does it take for a successful rebuild, his average sleep hours and will Adley or Salvy win more World Series rings?! Don't miss AJ exposing LoCain's Rays division title pick :) -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

18 min listen

Freddy Peralta presses Counsell on his future, faced Waino for his 200th & reveals sleep sched!: Has Freddy Peralta had any luck finding out Craig Counsell's future? Also "Full Menu" doubles down on his new nickname...get it right! Freddy P explains moments where his friendly tosses have too much heat, how many hours of sleep he's banking, and how he felt as a tough luck loser watching St. Louis legend Adam Wainwright reach 200 career wins. All the ways to reach FT -- Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people. by Foul Territory

21 min listen

FT Guest - Joe Ryan on Twins life, Olympics with Toddfather, Grateful Dead collab & Sonny Gray podbombing!: This Twins playoff team took off in the second half and Joe Ryan has one of the reasons why it happened. Sonny Gray is the best...teammate...ever! Sonny makes a quickie appearance in this convo on the field with SB, Toddfather, Danny Graves. What's it like living in the Olympic village? And finding out you've been traded to the Twins while out there? Joe's got more for us on the cramped living situation, missing his Olympic ring, and later we get to his t-shirt partnership with the Grateful Dead. All the ways to follow FT -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

13 min listen

Inside Dish - Ken Rosenthal on the Manager carousel, AL wildcard, Trout's dilemma, Marlins got screwed & Braves down a notchInside Dish - Ken Rosenthal on the Manager carousel, AL wildcard, Trout's dilemma, Marlins got screwed & Braves down a notch: How crazy could the AL West get this weekend? FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal is back to preview the end of the regular season and starts off with his reasoning for knocking the Braves down a notch. Ken gets into his story on Mike Trout needing to demand more from Angels owner Arte Moreno with follow-up q's from AJ, Toddfather, Braun & Kratz. Also covered: Manager carousel (Counsell, Showalter, Cora beef with Bloom), Mets grounds crew clueless about the weather and the 10-year anniversary of Todd Frazier breaking Ken's pinkie finger! Tap it if you're trying to follow FT on allll the socials -- Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for by Foul Territory

26 min listen

FT Guests - Paul Sewald says Cardinals stink, Yanks food slaps & more on the D'Backs wildcard chase + Kacy Clemens: Did Paul Sewald just tell it like it is?! Yup, the Cardinals stink in Arizona and the Diamondbacks are fighting for their playoff lives. The Az closer talks home attendance, scoreboard watching, and finishes with an observation about his postseason persona. Also covered with LoCain, Pierzynski, Kratz & Braun: the elite recovery room in Az and the best clubhouse spread in the game. Then it's a convo with Kacy Clemens about his bro striking out Ohtani, his dad striking out the world, and TeaZa replacing tobacco. -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

32 min listen

FT Guest - Jordan Montgomery thriving as hot contender trade bait + rabid playoff-ready Rangers fans & trouble with the Yanks: His bags were packed for Texas before he even knew he was going there! Now it's time to shine before Jordan Montgomery hits the free agent market. What's it going to be like in Arlington for the new ballpark's first Rangers playoff home game?! Erik Kratz brings out the best in his former teammate (like how much do you pay attention in the dugout??) and Pierzynski proposes a hired assassin concept to Monty that is firmly denied! Also covered: how badly the Cardinals missed Yadi this season and the Steinbrunner family member who served as the facial hair police. FT merch feels right for the postseason -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

35 min listen

Goodbye Twins playoff L streak! Brewers panic mode? Where art thou Rays fans? No middle finger Phillies here!: Weak af turnout at the Trop with the Rangers taking Game 1. Why didn't Rays fans show up for the game and what does that say about the future ballpark plans in the same area? Royce Lewis is HIM. First the playoff losing streak, and now we talk out the chances of the Twins actually winning their first postseason series win since 2002. Stadium's Russ Dorsey tells AJ, Kratz & Braun why Craig Counsell and the Brewers went all-in on a Game 1 loss. Little things go a long way - like when Phillies owner John Middleton is seen picking up after BP. Plus, the Phillies are surging and firing their ring finger salutes ;) Baseball the way it should be covered in the postseason! -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

63 min listen

FT Guests - Pablo Lopez on Twins surge & Arraez trade, Kyle Farmer on the worst 1st week ever in Minnesota: What changed with Minnesota in the 2nd half that led them to a division crown? Twins starter Pablo Lopez delivers a thoughtful response and runs through how he ended up in this spot instead of being a doctor. The former Marlin sits down with Todd Frazier, Danny Graves and Braun to also cover being traded for Luis Arraez along with key tips he's been getting from Sonny Gray and "fun fact" Joe Ryan. Then it's Pablo's teammate Kyle Farmer casually recalling his brutal week earlier in the season getting hit in the face by a pitch...but wait there was more bad news! On the positive side, Farmer reminisces about his Reds days winning team MVP a year ago and informing us about the different tech available for hitters to thrive in today's game. FT Youtube stays hot -- Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of p by Foul Territory

25 min listen

FT Guest - Tyler Stephenson on quarterbacking "America's team", an epic Reds rookie class & fantasy football stress!: What is in the rookie water in Cincinnati this season?! Tyler Stephenson tells Todd Frazier, Danny Graves, and Braun about why the player development plan is crafting instant hits. We talk to the Reds catcher about managing a pitching staff that keeps changing starters and press him to pick the MVP of the 2023 Reds. Stephenson is a rookie...in fantasy football. Toddfather has some advice. Also, did America's team lose its nickname?!?! Foul Territory TV -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

14 min listen

The AL West beautiful mess, Twins clinch hard, Votto’s encore and is Braves pitching OK?: What. Just. Happened…in the AL West this weekend?? How pissed are the Astros about that Royals sweep, did the M’s run out of gas and are the Rangers a World Series threat again? Stadium’s Russ Dorsey joins AJ, Kratz & Braun on the AL wildcard breakdown along with a look at the Braves playoff pitching staff after losing Charlie Morton until at least the NLCS. Also covered: can the Twins win a playoff series and did we just witness Votto’s farewell?? by Foul Territory

48 min listen

FT Guest - Michael Wacha on those damn SD extra inning L's, Snell's Cy motivation & why his contract status is complicated: What the hell happened to the Padres?! Starter Michael Wacha explains why so many losses were such gut punches and addresses the clubhouse chemistry. Also covered with Wacha Wacha Wacha: Blake Snell's Cy Young mission, switching teams on the reg, the secret sauce of the Rays, smack talk to former teammate Adam Wainwright and Wacha's wildly complicated contract status! FT gets so real on Twitter (or X, whatever) -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

29 min listen

Braves playoff preview: Kelly Crull on Fried/Morton injuries, Acuna's ridiculousness, bullpen circle of trust & why Albies is THE GUY: It's the best offense in baseball but what's the pitching plan for Atlanta in the playoffs?! Braves TV reporter Kelly Crull tells Braun, Kratz and AJ when to expect Max Fried and Charlie Morton to factor back in to the plans. Who's getting the big boy October outs from the bullpen? What's it like having a front row seat for the Ronald Acuna Jr. show everyday and is Ozzie Albies still his bff?! Also, Dansby Swanson returns after some interesting comments ;) Watch the convo on FT Youtube -- Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people. by Foul Territory

20 min listen

FT Guest - Spencer Steer on Votto's future, the new De La Cruz entree, playing everywhere & MLB's new run game: Many Reds we connected with this past week called Spencer Steer team MVP! Todd Frazier, Danny Graves and Braun sat down with the do-it-all rookie in Cincinnati to get his thoughts on the longtime team MVP Joey Votto, the Reds run game, and how Steer handles playing everywhere. What meal would Steer want named after him? Why do you ask?! Elly's new meal just debuted at a local hotspot. FT Tik Tok for a minute -- Check out LaunchHydrate.com for 20% off on all 4 flavors when you use claim code 20FOULLAUNCH by Foul Territory

14 min listen

FT Guest - How Rowdy Tellez pitched the Brewers to the playoffs + the Yelich tax bracket & elite trash talk with newbie Donaldson: What did one of the league's top trash talkers do after he closed out the Brewers playoff clincher?! A lot actually. How did this happen and what epic line did he drop to his General Manager afterward? Also, Rowdy tells us how he's already messing with new former MVP teammate Josh Donaldson. And did you know there's a player prize wheel incentive behind the Brewers winning ballgames?? We do this everyday -- Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people. by Foul Territory

23 min listen

Verlander shoves M's, Trout reax to trade q's, Snell locked up Cy Young & leave Hader alone?: Intense debate rages on when we talk out Josh Hader and Padres manager Bob Melvin answering questions about Hader's usage in their one-run loss to the Giants. We start with Justin Verlander's BIG MAN performance to get the Astros back on track in essentially a playoff series against the Mariners. Updated AL and NL wildcard thoughts are here. Did Mike Trout just hint at an offseason trade?! We dissect the emotional comments from the Angels legend and run a little poll on if he'll be traded this offseason. AJ, Kratz & Braun also tell the world why the NL Cy Young race is a lock for Blake Snell. Your thoughts? DM FT -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

58 min listen

Ken Rosenthal on MLB investigating Eppler/Mets + playoff madness! Phillies-Braves war, wild Rangers: Wait, doesn't every team use the phantom IL?! We ask FT Insider Ken Rosenthal about Billy Eppler resigning from the Mets and wtf is actually being investigated? (28:15) (17:10) Todd Frazier tells us why the Braves must win both DS games in Atlanta or they're in trouble in Philly! Other topics with Ken: sizing up Orioles v. Rangers (23:10), what Jerry Dipoto meant to say to Mariners fans (31:44), and who's really to blame for Jose Berrios being removed from the Jays elimination game?? (36:30) (43:51) Also: are players not trying as hard during the regular season? Toddfather & Kratz explain why Big League dudes are different in the playoffs. Tap in Monday for a special Phillies-Braves Game 1 watch party on the FT channel at 6p ET! -- Bet 10 Get 200 Instantly with this FT BetMGM Bonus Code: FOUL200 Place your first BetMGM Sportsbook wager through the BetMGM Sportsbook mobile app of at le by Foul Territory

54 min listen

Grant Brisbee buries 2023 Giants: why SF fans are livid, Dodgers dynamic & Ohtani chances: What is the state of the playoff-less Giants after they "needed another hitter or 2 or 3 or 4!" according to The Athletic's Grant Brisbee. First off, this episode starts with AJ, Kratz & Braun kicking around a reburial of the Padres and carries into the Giants questions for Grant. SF q's: Where will they find their franchise player? Any chance they sign Shohei Ohtani? Do the Dodgers make them look bad? WTF was that nothingburger trade deadline?! Is the young core legit? Watch the full episode with the Brisbee Giants convo HERE and stick around for the epic Rowdy Tellez interview that got some play in the media ;) -- Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people. by Foul Territory

31 min listen

Connolly on how Orioles can learn from Rangers, Phillies-Braves was cray, D'Backs ain't no Cinderella, Rintaro Sasaki next Prince?!: That Phillies-Braves game was insane! Todd Frazier & Erik Kratz go all-out on the Harris catch, the Riley homer and Frazier's bringing a bold call for the next two games. (0:39) (13:07) Orioles reporter Dan Connolly feeds the formula for an Orioles comeback and explains why they should take some aggressiveness from that Texas front office playbook. Is the owner's son going to use the ole Chris Davis contract as an excuse not to keep the young core? (33:53) Later on, Kratz tells us why the Diamondbacks are not a Cinderella club and (44:10) Toddfather breaks down the next BIG hitting prospect out of Japan: Sasaki's unique decision & player comp. Follow FT anywhere you go for baseball content -- Bet 10 Get 200 Instantly with BetMGM Bonus Code: FOUL200 Place your first BetMGM Sportsbook wager through the BetMGM Sportsbook mobile app of at least ten dollars ( by Foul Territory

60 min listen

FT Guest - Adam Wainwright on his epic farewell at-bats/concert, breaking media gig news & pitching very hurt: What's next for Adam Wainwright?! He breaks news on FT announcing his upcoming role to call the ALDS on TV with AJ! We jump into the Cardinals legend's final season, which includes an admission that he was pitching very hurt to earn his new nickname Mr. 200. How about those at-bats on his final weekend and wait, why were teammates telling him to get ejected like Joey Votto? What will he miss and what won't he miss?! Is he also about to be America's next top music talent?? Waino takes us back to the trade that shipped him from the Braves to the Cardinals and he explains how it turned into an incredible situation for him. Watch his Fox playoff broadcast gig announcement with AJ! -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

31 min listen

Bryce Harper v. bad ump + Ken Rosenthal on O's AL East crown, Mets rewashing out Marlins, LFG M's & Julio v. Neris part II: Who did the Marlins piss off? We're hot on yet another rainy mess-up in NYC. (2:10) (11:03) Ken Rosenthal is back again to criticize that rain suspension...Marlins might play Monday?! Also covered with Ken, Toddfather, Kratz & Braun: pros and cons of the Orioles taking the AL East (19:20), JP Crawford's LFG walkoff to save Seattle's season and Ken's report on a furious Julio Rodriguez that adds more sparks to the Astros-Mariners rivalry. (29:45) AJ submitted a wild protest idea to stop Angel Hernandez from making crap calls like the one that led to Bryce Harper's ejection (and helmet toss to the crowd). (40:46) Amp caller: Yankee fan asking if it's OK to root for the Orioles in the postseason It's almost FT Postseason time with watch parties and postgame shows soon on the FT Youtube channel -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

46 min listen

MLB playoffs preview/predictions, why M's/Cubs missed, Stearns in/Showalter out, remembering Tim Wakefield: How did the Astros pull off another division crown and wtf happened to the Mariners & Cubs?! (2:47) (4:09) One FT host says don't blame a Rangers hangover for coughing up the division because they actually didn't party too hard. (37:39) We later hit Wild Card series previews and predictions for the entire playoff bracket. (24:47) The Mets introduced David Stearns as the savior of their front office: is he keeping Pete Alonso and was his decision to fire Buck Showalter the correct call? (31:54) Did Joey Votto really get ejected from his final game in the Bigs?! We have thoughts on the sendoffs for Miggy, Waino, and some others that could be retiring like Greinke and Crawford. (18:45) Most importantly, AJ delivers a heartfelt tribute to his dear friend Tim Wakefield. We're thinking about the Wakefield family during this difficult time. We'll miss you, Wake <3 Look out for pods soon by Foul Territory

47 min listen

Rays playoff no-show: Marc Topkin on weak fan turnout, series flop: Tampa Bay Times reporter Marc Topkin was surprised to see his Rays attendance tweet get so much attention. News flash, it did! Topper tells us what it was like to be there, compares it to past Rays playoff experiences and we debate the future attendance projections in Tampa Bay. Is the new ballpark going to boost the area or be more of the same? Topper also runs through a miserable Game 1 for Tampa Bay with AJ, Braun & Kratz chiming in about the defense collapsing. Disclaimer: this convo happened right before Tampa Bay's Game 2 fall to the Rangers. We'll react to the full 2-0 sweep for Texas on Thursday's FT LIVE. Watch this Rays convo on FT Youtube -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

19 min listen

FT Guest - Dodgers playoff ball talk with secret weapon Ryan Yarbrough: Are the Dodgers about to storm this postseason with their big stuff young arms? Dodgers super-utility pitcher Ryan Yarbrough dishes on what Bobby Miller, Emmet Sheehan & Ryan Pepiot are about to bring to the table. The Dodgers midseason trade addition tells Braun, Kratz & Adam Jones what's it like to earn a bye and play the waiting game. Also, what's his role going to be? Other topics with Yarbs: NL MVP pick, Dodgers players doubles dance origin and Ryan's straight-shooter take on how ugly it was to see weak Rays playoff attendance (FYI Ryan's from the Tampa Bay area & played for the Rays so he knows what he's talking about). FT Youtube channel brings real postseason talk every day -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

27 min listen

Boog Sciambi on Acuna montage :) Tito’s farewell, Cubs crumbling + Julio v. Neris!: Did you hear those viral comments from the Cubs broadcasters about Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrating 40/70? (27:46) We hit up Boog Sciambi for the aftermath and he’s like idgaf! (34:23) We also hit Boog on the Cubs collapse, his Twitter account getting hacked and his surprise reply to the chances of Chicago signing Shohei Ohtani. (24:14) Did you see Hector Neris go after Julio Rodriguez?! Toddfather, AJ, Kratz and Braun have conspiracy theories. Also covered: ACuna 40/70 (3:04), NL wildcard picture (12:20) and Terry Francona's farewell (14:14) DM FT your thoughts about baseball and/or life -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

56 min listen

Fair Territory - Wildcard CHAOS, Outlooks for pending free agents, Bob Melvin's future & dorks are bad gift-givers: Ken Rosenthal explores some pending free agents and their possible offseason outlooks - including Shohei Ohtani, Blake Snell, Josh Hader and more. And it's the last week of the regular season! Ken examines the wild wildcard hustle. Tip of the cap to the Dude who reached his round number & shame on the lame gift the Dorks gave Miguel Cabrera. Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including Bob Melvin's future in San Diego, why anyone agrees to a mutual option & the three books Ken would want if deserted on an island for a year. Watch a fresh Fair Territory every week! -- Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people. by Foul Territory

30 min listen

FT Guest - Corbin Burnes on Orlando Arcia sparking clubhouse etiquette debate, that damn Berrios decision & Counsell back or nah?: Corbin Burnes, your thoughts on how players should expect their words to be publicized when the cameras are on during media availability? (2:48) (10:07) Mr. 2021 Cy Young, your thoughts on the Blue Jays removing Jose Berrios from a game when he was thriving for a team that needed to play near-perfect to mask its offense? (17:12) What about a scouting report on the playoff darling Arizona Diamondbacks--aka the team that upset the Brew Crew and Dodgers? (13:50) And Corbin's known Brewers manager Craig Counsell for years. Will the most talked about free agent manager in years actually move on or even step away from the game for a bit? Braun and Kratz ask it all here. (1:47) BTW, Burnes lines up his Cy Young Award right behind him for the start of the chat :) power move. -- Get your FT Merch here! by Foul Territory

23 min listen

FT Guest - Trevor May talks phantom IL, playing for Oakland/Vegas A's, the future of MLB, pitch clock anxiety & long live sweepers!!: It was a tumultuous year for the Athletics and Trevor May told us about sitting on broken chairs in Oakland but also a luxury they provide for their players that tops the wealthy Mets! About those Mets...Trevor, your thoughts on the league's current phantom IL investigation? What about some players who hate calling a sweeper a sweeper?? Trevor's passionate about this one. Is Trevor May baseball's most interesting man? Podcast host, DJ, gamer, movie quote aficionado, and he had a thoughtful entertainment tech idea on what he'd do as commissioner for a day. Also covered with TMay: failed Jose Berrios decision by Jays, Jerry Dipoto's recent 54% comments, attending a playoff game as a spectator, and the incredible A's fan reverse boycott game. FT merch FTW by Foul Territory

32 min listen

Woodruff injury aftermath + Ken Rosenthal on Nevin firing, playoff picks, Blue Jays are fascinating & more Rangers/Astros bad blood: Why is Phil Nevin the latest fall guy for Arte Moreno’s mishandling of the Angels? Ken Rosenthal thinks it’s not a very justifiable decision. (10:38) (18:45) We also jump into playoff talk with Ken on the state of the Blue Jays against a Twins team with playoff history to forget and hit some other matchups throughout the show. (2:53) How much will the Brewers alter their pitching plans with Brandon Woodruff out for at least the Wild Card series against Arizona? Freddy P game 2 or 3?? (47:30) We get to Rangers GM Chris Young blasting criticism of his team not winning the division because some think they celebrated their playoff clincher too much. (34:46) Also, is the viral stat about umpires missing calls wired or tired? Baseball the way it should be covered in the postseason! -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

57 min listen

Cubs crumble, Phillies/Brewers clinch city, wtf to fan throwing at Kirby, Marlins screwed by Mets field flub!: Was the Seiya Suzuki drop the collapse play of the year?? What else has caused the Cubs to come back down to earth lately? Let's talk it out at the top. Props to the Brewers for clinching. Kratz, AJ and Braun wonder how far the Brew Crew run prevention identity can take them. Also the Phillies party hard for clinching the top wildcard. Stadium's Russ Dorsey swing by to let us know if the Phils are the sexy wildcard that everyone is banking on doing damage. We support the Marlins for getting screwed by the Mets grounds crew fiasco. Are we talking enough about the noise the Diamondbacks can make in the playoffs too? Of course there's an AL wildcard update. And some strong reactions on what happened to George Kirby last night. Should the commish do something about it? Most importantly, RIP to the legendary Brooks Robinson <3 Watch FT -- Shady Rays are giving out their best deal o by Foul Territory

60 min listen

FT Guest - Ryan Helsley on playoffs, Cards collapse + AJ on teammates not knowing each other's names!: Who does Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley think is the team to beat from the clubs he faced this season and who is he actually rooting for? We also reflect on a rare Cardinals down year by asking Helsley about the turning point that sunk the ballclub's chances of bouncing back. There's a very famous Cardinals player who was messing up a clubhouse attendant's name for a while and that sparks AJ telling us about teammates he had who didn't know the names of most teammates! Also covered with Helsley: Wainwright's goodbye ceremony and something he definitely needs to do before playing in a Field of Dreams game. Watch FT -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

26 min listen

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Rosenthal on Rangers plans post-Scherzer surgery, Dodgers big Glasnow deal, let the Royals COOK

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