Whit Merrifield on MLB's age regression obsession, Matt Chapman scouting report

Ken Rosenthal on Orioles needing a "badass!", Rangers ALCS pitching plans & untold Evan Carter story: Did the Orioles do enough to prepare for their BIG moment?! FT Senior Insider is back from covering the series and says the answer is NO. What should be Baltimore's offseason goal? Rangers talk heading into the ALCS: Nate Eovaldi shoves, Max Scherzer's back and an untold Evan Carter A+ homework story. Reclining your seat on an airplane, yay or nay? Ken settles this! Disclaimer: this convo happened right before the Astros clinching win but still covers the endless looming ALCS storylines ahead--like HOF rival starters and skippers! Baseball the way it should be covered by Foul Territory

17 min listen

Harper v. Arcia, Astros still rule & FCC won’t let Verlander be!: Did the “media” do anything wrong when reporting Orlando Arcia’s Bryce Harper callout? Former player Erik Kratz and Stadium insider Russ Dorsey spill all the details on how the etiquette works. (0:37) (17:39) Did you catch that Justin Verlander impromptu F-bomb filled speech? National television did and the FCC fine estimates are pondered. And how did the Astros storm to another ALCS? Braun and Kratz say they’re doing a few things very differently from most clubs. -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

40 min listen

FT Guest - Nolan Jones on Rockies hitting complications, Elite rookie life after Cleveland and Dodger fans taking over Colorado!: Did you catch that monster rookie season by Nolan Jones? The Rockies were 100-loss trash so many did not. Pierzynski asks Nolan about how much the Guardians are regretting letting him go and how he emerged as a force in Colorado. Baseball in Denver is so different: Nolan explains why is it actually one of the harder places to hit and also why it's sometimes feeling like enemy territory at home. Got FT merch? -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

24 min listen

Fair Territory - Phillies-Braves THRILLER, Dodgers pitching woes, "Hogwash" playoff format, Rangers sizzle & Twins-D'Backs World Series?: How are the D'Backs biting the Dodgers right now?! Ken Rosenthal lists the ingredients to their upset run and of course hypes Phillies-Braves after that Game 2 thriller! Ken examines tweaks to the playoff format and why baseball needs to re-seed. C'mon, this isn't March Madness! Other topics covered: Carlos Correa re-rise to stardom, the Rangers are roaring, and pondering a Twins-D'Backs World Series. Speaking of the Twins, their Dude shows they got the better end of the Pablo López-Luis Arráez deal & Ken blasts the DORK who threw his manager under the bus. Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including Kevin Cash's future in Tampa Bay, the AL East's 0-6 postseason & Ken's camera well survival kit. 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+ by Foul Territory

26 min listen

Russ Dorsey on Astros/Rangers pitching checkup + Pfaadt's breakout & Ump fail = strike zone challenge system soon?!: Phillies/D'Backs had some BAD strike zone calls and it kicks up robot assistance talk (9:08) -- Kratz, Toddfather & Braun debate the pros and cons of the potential challenge system. Let's also give some credit to the Brandon Pfaadt breakout and his ace potential early on in the show. (17:28) Stadium's Russ Dorsey weighs the pitching situation in the ALCS: which staff is built better for the finish line of this series? BTW, Toddfather saw this coming from Jose Abreu way back before the season started! Preach! (45:24) Playoff teams are built different. The discussion rages on about why teams like the Braves and Dodgers are at home watching the Phillies thrive. Watch FT all weekend! -- 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 ($10.00). You will receive by Foul Territory

55 min listen

FT Postgame NLCS G3 - D'Backs walkoff Phillies in duel! Bad umps, bad baserunning moves & Ketel Marte is HIM: How did rookie Brandon Pfaadt silence the Phillies? Should Rob Thomson start treating Mr. walkoff (and one-man show) Ketel Marte like the Diamondbacks treated Bryce Harper in Game 3? Instant real talk on the D'Backs walkoff is here with Scott Braun & former Philly catcher Erik Kratz. Also covered: the legend of Ranger Suarez, bad ump game calling balls/strikes, wrong Az baserunning & what's the plan for Game 4?! Watch these FT postgame shows LIVE after every World Series game on the FT channel (and for LCS Game 7 if it happens) -- 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 ($10.00). You will receive two hundred dollars ($200.00) instantly in additional winnings regardless of your wager’s outcome! Gambling problem or concern? Call 1-800-GAMBLER by Foul Territory

26 min listen

Legends Territory - Carlos Zambrano on Sammy Sosa/Cubs divorce, run-ins with AJ, advice for Ohtani & was it all an act?!: Remember those Big Z lighting rod moments in the middle of the Cubs/White Sox rivalry? Carlos Zambrano spills the tea on the emotions stemmed from being a showman riled up by the home crowd. Was it all an act?? The 3-time All-Star says he could never be a two-way player and has advice for Shohei Ohtani. Any chance it's SHO-time at Wrigley Field next season? AJ & Braun get some real talk on that 2003 collapse and how he reacted when the Cubs won the 2016 World Series. Zambrano threw out the first pitch recently at a Cubs game, and answers what could reconcile Sammy Sosa's relationship with the team. Plus, how he answered the call to return to baseball! Legends Territory Tik Tok FTW -- 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 by Foul Territory

53 min listen

Dodgers fallout: Ohtani or bust? Kershaw return? Fans #1 complaint is...: Why did the season end so abruptly for the Dodgers and what's the offseason gameplan? Braun and Kratz talk to Clint Pasillas, Lead Editor of DodgersNation.com, about how this club can avoid being compared to the 90's Braves teams that dominated the regular season with just one title to show for it. Topics include: NLDS decisions, letting Corey Seager go, Shohei Ohtani pursuit, other free agency goals, future of Clayton Kershaw, and what's the #1 complaint by Dodger fans? FT TV -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

45 min listen

Phillies > Braves again, Brewers lose Woodruff, Stephanie Apstein ON THE RECORD about Arcia distraction & an important convo about postseason player access: Too much rest or just beat by a better playoff ballclub? Braves/Phillies NLDS real talk coming in hot and our guys are so tired of hearing about the "disadvantage" for bye teams. (1:59) (15:48) SI Senior writer Stephanie Apstein explains exactly how media access works with players and why the Braves tried to rally around a false narrative from Orlando Arcia's public comments. (26:54) Pierzynski, Kratz & Braun not only praise the trash talk as good clean fun for the game but also reveal how the playoffs continue to be a missed opportunity by the sport in the way they don't promote players enough to the right places! (1:02:37) Instant reaction to devastating breaking news at the end of the show about Brandon Woodruff likely out for most (or all) of 2024. Does this actually spark a Corbin Burnes trade? Look out for a Saturday AM Ken R by Foul Territory

71 min listen

FT Guest - Whit Merrifield on Blue Jays bad bats, botched Berrios situation & Brandon Belt's speech: All-Star Whit Merrifield covers specifics on why Toronto's bats underperformed this season and why did the team choose to pull big money starter Jose Berrios early from their elimination game loss? Also, why was Whit benched and what was that communication process like? Also covered: Brandon Belt's potential last speech, Whit's MLB player golf tourney update & is it called dinner or supper in North Carolina? FT merch for your squad -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

35 min listen

Rangers ready for October Scherzer, Twins fans nicely FAIL, Correa boos are weird & Dodgers comeback chances?: Were Twins fans too Midwest nice to the Astros with their perfect pitch clock countdown?! The Athletic's Dan Hayes tells us how the crowd screwed that up and if the season is still a success if they fall. Also, why were Astros fans booing Carlos Correa so hard? Props to the Rangers for outshining (and outspending) the Orioles. Are Max Scherzer (and Jon Gray) about to make this ballclub even scarier?! Toddfather, AJ, Kratz & Braun dissect the pitching staff. Pierzynski tells us how he trolled the trolls who think every broadcaster hates their team ;) Look out for FT Watch Party action with Big Leaguers talking real ball during select playoff games! -- 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 ($10.00). You will receive two hundred dollars ($200.00) instantly by Foul Territory

58 min listen

FT Guest - Tyler Glasnow on admiring the Phillies, wtf happened to the Rays, chances of re-signing & why he might be Comeback Player of the Year: How much fomo does Tyler Glasnow have right now watching the playoffs, especially the rager in Philly? The Rays flamethrower always brings genuine answers and covers what it was like trekking back from Tommy John surgery this season to become a Comeback Player of the Year finalist. Also covered: why Tyler picks Shohei Ohtani over Ronald Acuna Jr. for Outstanding Player of the Year, the rise of teammate Yandy "bicep curls" Diaz, pulling pitchers early from starts, and a reason why there might be hope that the Rays actually use some of their bank account dough on a Glasnow extension! Look out for FT Postgame Shows LIVE after every remaining 2023 playoff game right HERE -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

28 min listen

Ken Rosenthal on Braves fall, Dodgers needing Ohtani spice, Playoff seeding issue & Arcia's Attaboy Harper sitch media aftermath: Bounced out of the playoffs and on to the Shohei Ohtani pursuit for the Dodgers. FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal dives why they need him for more than just wins on the field. What happened to the Braves, what needs to change about the playoff format and what really goes down in the clubhouse between players and reporters? Ken's insider insight on this topic is impactful for fans, media, players and anyone who followed Orlando Arcia's "attaboy Harper" controversy. Kratz and AJ jump in from the player perspective. Nick Castellanos hits different, especially just now in the NLDS with the bat and on the mic. Braun and Ken explain how you have to embrace his unique jabs! Follow FT playoff coverage! -- 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

36 min listen

Texas Rangers enter the World Series chat! The Adolis Show, Astros home woes & G7 Instant Reax: How did the Rangers construct a World Series ballclub and how did they crack the Cristian Javier code to take down the Astros in Game 7? Pierzynski, Kratz & Braun bring instant feedback on the Texas battle. Other Rangers topics include: Adolis Garcia's tear, the Scherzer/Montgomery pitching combo & how the NL winner should gameplan for Corey Seager. Other Astros topics include: Was that Dusty Baker's final managerial ride? Why couldn't they win at home? Will this contending window stay open? FT Live weekdays 1-3p ET and special postgame shows after every remaining 2023 game -- 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 ($10.00). You will receive two hundred dollars ($200.00) instantly in additional winnings regardless of your wager’s outcome! Gambling problem or concern? C by Foul Territory

30 min listen

ALCS breakdown w/Ken Rosenthal + Hannah Keyser on the Philly fan taunting advantage: What happened to Max Scherzer and is this postseason lagging in epic battles?! It's all covered with Yahoo Sports writer Hannah Keyser (15:48), who also has a great take on Philly fans and chimes in with thoughts on the Marlins letting GM Kim Ng go. (39:58) We ask FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal about the postseason drama meter too. Ken's out in Texas with inside access on player dugout interviews and the impact of the open roof in Arlington. FT Takeover at Borgata in Atlantic City on Friday October 20th from 1-3p ET! Follow FT for details -- 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 ($10.00). You will receive two hundred dollars ($200.00) instantly in additional winnings regardless of your wager’s outcome! Gambling problem or concern? Call 1-800-GAMBLER by Foul Territory

62 min listen

FT Guest - Paul Sewald on the D'Backs ditching their JV team label & how to keep the Phillies out of Arizona's pool!: Can the Diamondbacks tame this Phillies offense?! Paul Sewald tells us how Brandon Pfaadt can execute a gameplan that hasn't been successfully accomplished in the first two games for Az. The pod starts with a preview of NLCS Game 3 from AJ, Kratz and Braun -- Sewald jumps in with his thoughts on what's been happening so far. Later on, the Diamondbacks closer takes us inside an intense speech with a key line from manager Torey Lovullo that pit his young club against the NL juggernauts. Other topics: Philly fan experience, Dodgers pumping up the stereo at their ballpark, the Braves turning Orlando Arcia's "attaboy Harper" into a bigger thing, and will the D'Backs staff prevent the Phillies from partying in their pool if they take the series there?! FT also recapped the NLCS so far - tap in -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

47 min listen

FT Postgame NLCS G2 - This was Philly DOMINATION. Is the series over?!: That version of Aaron Nola is a problem for the rest of baseball. Instant reaction to the Phillies owning every aspect of Game 2 against the Diamondbacks is right here with Kratz, Pierzynski and Braun kicking around what's going to happen during the rest of this series. Can Arizona recover back at home and what happened to their bullpen?! Who has been the MVP of the Phillies this postseason?! AJ & Kratz decide later on in the recap. How did the Phillies build this juggernaut and how clutch was the decision to name Rob Thomson manager last year?! Would Phillies-Rangers be insane or is a rematch with Houston their destiny? BTW we had a watch party for this game with special guest Jonathan Papelbon enjoying some beverages and it was a wild ride -- tap in to experience it :) -- Download and play MLB 9 Innings Rivals for free! by Foul Territory

28 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 Postgame NLCS G1 - Phillies bop D'Backs with early dingers, Wheeler shoves, Kelly v. Nola next!: FT looks at the Game 2 matchup with Merrill Kelly facing Aaron Nola. What needs to happen for Az to be the Answerbacks and where does Nola rank among reliable starters? G1 recap topics include: Was this a perfect bday for Bryce Harper? Is Nick Castellanos real? Was Kyle Schwarber's lazer blast actually the most important part of Philly's 5-3W over Arizona? AJ Pierzynski says yes while Erik Kratz and Scott Braun highlight Zack Wheeler being a dude again. Tuesday NLCS Game 3 Watch Party @ 8p ET HERE w/special guest Jonathan Papelbon among others joining Kratz, Pierzynski & Braun -- 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 ($10.00). You will receive two hundred dollars ($200.00) instantly in additional winnings regardless of your wager’s outcome! Gambling problem or con by Foul Territory

30 min listen

Kim Ng says bye Marlins, Max Scherzer's lurking, Jace Peterson on D'Backs pool party & Jordan Montgomery's gonna be RICH!: Diamondbacks newbie Jace Peterson hops on to tell us how his team plans to prevent the Phillies from partying in their pool (17:20) and estimates how many phones have been fried from the splash cellys :) (39:40) Woah, why is Kim Ng leaving her role as Marlins GM and is that the Red Sox on line 1? (3:50) AJ and Kratz give specifics on Jordan Montgomery's successful gameplan v. Yordan Alvarez and Brauns asks them how much $$$ Monty is making from this postseason ride. (43:57) We hit Max Scherzer's comeback and how does Bruce Bochy stand out in these playoff moments? Also covered in the Jace Peterson convo: (25:35) long layoff is a non-story, (34:56) helping Paul Sewald solve his pitch tipping issue, and (30:49) why he actually thinks Bryce performed better from that Orlando Arcia "Attaboy Harper" line. Watch special FT Live postgame shows right after select LCS and W by Foul Territory

58 min listen

GAME 7 NLCS Preview - Did the REAL D'Backs just stand up in Philly??: It's happening! Which team has the edge for Game 7 and what's the bullpen plan for each side?! Sure, removing Merrill Kelly worked out OK but the FT crew explains why it could have a ripple effect on the next game against a Phillies lineup that is tough to tame. First up, it's a Game 6 breakdown from AJ, Kratz & Braun: Merrill Kelly clutchness, the Az run game is BACK, Ketel Marte is HIM & how did their early gameplan against Kyle Schwarber & Bryce Harper work to perfection? Catch these FT Postgame Shows LIVE after every World Series game -- 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 ($10.00). You will receive two hundred dollars ($200.00) instantly in additional winnings regardless of your wager’s outcome! Gambling problem or concern? Call 1-800-GAMBLER by Foul Territory

21 min listen

FT Guests - Lance Lynn on starting elimination Game 3 and phone police! Dylan Lee on Braves G2 party: What's the plan for Lance Lynn to save LA's season? And umm what happened to Clayton Kershaw and Bobby Miller? Lance brings us inside the clubhouse and then gets asked if he'd switch paths with the Diamondbacks (play a wildcard round and have less of a rest period). Lynn divulges info on the MLB phone police who monitor the clubhouse and how their past roles were even stricter! Braves reliever Dylan Lee gives Toddfather, Kratz & Braun a glimpse of what the Braves clubhouse was like after an epic comeback win over Philly in Game 2 of the NLDS. Lee also pours out his story of adversity to reach the Big Leagues as a late bloomer and what tweak led to his 2022 breakout. Todd Frazier also sneaks in a strong story about how he turned down being a catcher and we stir around the debate of how many Big Leaguers actually wear a cup! -- FT merch features a very comfortable t-shirt :) by Foul Territory

50 min listen

Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal - Rangers & Phillies free agent wins, Kim Ng departs, SF needs a star, Evan Carter's rise & is Bryce Harper Mr. October 2.0?!: The Marlins need to check themselves after letting Kim Ng walk away. Bruce Sherman is a slam dunk Dork of the Week. The Rangers and Phillies are going for it! Ken Rosenthal explains why the two teams leading the League Championship Series benefit from signing free agents that are thriving on the big stage. Specifically, how Bryce Harper turned into this generation's Mr. October. Inside Dish recalls memories of the 1989 San Francisco Earthquake prior to World Series Game 3. Ken remembers navigating the indelible moment's aftermath - including a press conference by candlelight. Evan Carter rose from obscurity in August to playoff DUDE in October. Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if the Giants will finally land their superstar, teams giving up competitiveness for sustainability, Justin Verlander is a good postseason by Foul Territory

28 min listen

Kaitlyn McGrath on Blue Jays playoff demons & bold 'what's old is new' offseason suggestion!: Should the Blue Jays bring back Teoscar Hernandez and Lourdes Gurriel?! The Athletic Jays reporter Kaitlyn McGrath explains how it might actually make sense. We of course start with not just the Jose Berrios early removal decision but the quotable drama that ensued AFTER Toronto was bounced from the postseason. Did manager John Schneider take the hit for the org. or was it truly his call alone? Why was Ross Atkins so firmly deflecting blame? How will this team cure its mediocre offense? Let's talk it out! Follow FT if real baseball coverage is for you -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

15 min listen

Yordan = MJ? Schwarber's message, Marlins disrespect Kim Ng, Trevor May roasts A's owner & how many managers keep Eovaldi in that game??: FT starts with an ALCS breakdown of what happened to Framber Valdez, Bruce Bochy standing out for trusting his starting pitchers, and Yordan Alvarez feeling really sick but bashing baseballs anyway. How bad are the optics of the Marlins disrespecting their now-departed GM (Kim Ng) and who's going to answer q's about it? Stadium's Russ Dorsey swings by to talk it out with Kratz, Braun and Pierzynski. Don't miss AJ's story about how Tommy John kept his Sinker on point. Also, we were reminded about why the Phillies have Kyle Schwarber leading off. And Russ has more on Zack Wheeler's impact. Congrats to Trevor May announcing his retirement and immediately joining everyone in crushing the daddy money owner of the Oakland A's for having ZERO accountability. AJ has a unique take on this story with a strong reply from Kratz. FT LCS watch parties & postgame s by Foul Territory

49 min listen

FT Postgame ALCS G4 - Astros raise the roof, Verlander v. Montgomery G5 preview & Altuve loves Arlington: Is a longer series exposing the Rangers pitching pimples? What's their plan for handling Yordan Alvarez and a sizzling Jose Altuve? Scotty Braun & Erik Kratz also get to the Justin Verlander v. Jordan Montgomery rematch that's about to go down in Game 5 in Arlington. Other topics covered: Astros adore road cooking, Rangers long relief report, Jose Abreu is a beast, Hunter Brown was fire, and a retractable roof controversy? Follow FT -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

26 min listen

FT Postgame ALCS G2 - Rangers blitz Framber Valdez, Bochy lets Eovaldi FEAST & bullpens shine: How unique was Bruce Bochy letting Nathan Eovaldi escape big trouble in the 5th? Pierzynski, Kratz & Braun bring instant thoughts on the Rangers taking a 2-0 ALCS lead on the Astros. What happened to Framber Valdez early on in the Rangers 5-4W? Other topics: the Yordan Alvarez experience, why Leodys Taveras is thriving, Houston home cooking doesn't taste good, and Astros bullpen shoves but Rangers pen keeps trucking! Also, a look ahead to Cristian Javier v. Max Scherzer matching up in Game 3! Look out for more LCS postgame shows on the FT channel HERE -- 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 ($10.00). You will receive two hundred dollars ($200.00) instantly in additional winnings regardless of your wager’s outcome! Gambling problem or concern? Call 1-800-GAMBLER by Foul Territory

22 min listen

Important details from Brittany Ghiroli on how the Marlins pushed out Kim Ng & potential landing spots + Zen postseason Max Scherzer observations: Why is the concerning story about Kim Ng's departure from the Marlins barely being covered?! The Athletic's Brittany Ghiroli tells us how people are scared to say anything. Don't worry, Britt is not one of those people! She details the way Ng was disrespected while leading the Fish to the playoffs. This convo includes specifics on what Ng did to garner praise from many employees in the organization and how owner Bruce Sherman minimized her decision-making strength compared to her peers in the industry. What's next for Kim?! The Angels, Astros and other teams are listed by Britt as possible destinations. Braun, Kratz & Todd Frazier talk to Britt later on about how chill Max Scherzer was after his shaky 2023 postseason debut. Got FT merch? by Foul Territory

29 min listen

FT Guest - Joe Maddon wants back in! His Padres fix, Ohtani+Trout predictions, Bob Melvin to SF & Rays empty ballpark solution: Could Joe Maddon be the next manager of the Padres?! He's ready to jump back into a gig and tells us about a convo he had with GM AJ Preller. Maddon tells AJ, Braun & Kratz how he'd rectify the issues in SD. On the Angels: advice for their next Manager, Shohei Ohtani's next destination, Trout's trade dilemma Other topics: Bob Melvin to SF & the shocking Farhan Zaidi/Gabe Kapler divorce, the Rays ballpark conundrum The all-important topic of control is discussed in detail: are game scripts cool & who should get the final call on strategic decisions?! Of course the Jose Berrios early hook by the Blue Jays gets mixed in. FT SHOP slaps by Foul Territory

36 min listen

G4! Rosenthal on bullpen fiesta, Sandler on Adolis injury: How are umpires selected for the World Series? FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal is back with answers to the critical ump questions after some timely Game 3 missed calls that have garnered attention. (19:12) (13:20) Also from Ken: Bruce Bochy v. Torey Lovullo, Evan Carter’s poise & are bullpen games a bad look? (43:34) Rangers PxP/host Jared Sandler is back with a firsthand update on the status of Adolis García after he left Game 3. We also ask him about Marcus Semien’s struggles and how damn happy Rangers fans are about knocking out the Astros. (33:20) Should Corey Seager top Shohei Ohtani for AL Outstanding Player of the Year? Listen in for the key separator in the award criteria that could make the difference. -- Candy is your official destination for MLB digital collectibles. You can collect, buy, sell, and earn rewards like meet & greets with MLB stars, and even game used gear and signed memorabilia. As a special offer for F by Foul Territory

65 min listen

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