Blanco’s NO-NO, Sox sign Clevinger, Imanaga debut, FISHY Esteury Ruiz demotion??

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

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

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

FT Guest - Garrett Stubbs on teammate Bryce Harper losing at-bats b/c of Angel Hernandez & the Rhys Hoskins playoff comeback quest: Phillies catcher Garrett Stubbs doesn't hold back about teammate Bryce Harper losing at-bats because of the usual player spat with umpire Angel Hernandez. Also, what are the chances that Rhys Hoskins makes an epic playoff comeback? Stubbs later tells Kratz, Braun and Toddfather why a Phillies home playoff game should be on the same bucket list as visiting the pyramids in Egypt! The Phils backup catcher is #1 in the clubhouse party power rankings with an explanation on why "champagne and tequila is the only PED I need" lol. Why is "Dancing On My Own" really back this season as the Phillies theme song?? We have more FT heat on Angel Hernandez being a problem -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

30 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

Fair Territory - Wild Card series previews + Astros rise, Mariners & Cubs fall, Kapler/Showalter firings: Ken Rosenthal thinks that Blue Jays-Twins could be the best opening matchup and also previews the rest of the Wild Card matchups. Inside Dish covers the Giants and Mets firing Gabe Kapler and Buck Showalter. Could either team lure Craig Counsell? What a weekend finish to the season! Tip of the cap to the Astros for winning the AL West and the Diamondbacks for capturing the 3rd NL Wild Card. Autopsies are in order for the reeling Rangers + the Cubs and Mariners crumbled. Ken crowns Dude and Dork of the season & an explanation for why Ken is this week’s dork! Plus, a tribute to Tim Wakefield's legacy. Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including Sunday's farewells across baseball, Ken's favorite Wild Card memory & if baseball has a Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce power couple. Watch a fresh Fair Territory every week! -- Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shady 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

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 - 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

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

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

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

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

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 - 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

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

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

Legends Territory - David Wells unfiltered on steroid era, beef with Joe Torre, high times with Snoop Dogg & the Yankees trade that led to the ultimate contract leverage!: How did David Wells show up Derek Jeter at the end of his near-2nd perfect game in 1998?! There's also an epic backstory to the contract extension Boomer signed with the Blue Jays after he was fuming about the Yankees shipping him out. The 3-time All-Star and 2-time World Series champ talks running to stay in pitching shape - seriously! The southpaw tells us about "burning the candle at both ends" with David Cone, hanging out with Clint Eastwood, the SNL cast and other celebs in New York - including the time he threw at Snoop Dogg! Scott, AJ, Adam & Erik ask about the start of the steroid era - when baseballs started FLYING out of stadiums and what he noticed from some key players. Listen to all of the wild Legends Territory episodes HERE -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

48 min listen

Legends Territory - How Brad Lidge got over THE Pujols moonshot, his big Phillies "shitshow" World Series celly & Trout/Ohtani offseason rant: 2008 champ Brad Lidge described the madhouse outside Pat Burrell's window in Philly after winning the World Series. (22:58) (18:31) The 2-time All-Star has the story behind the final out - Carlos Ruiz didn't put any fingers down against Eric Hinske?! (5:18) Lidge also tells Scott Braun, Todd Frazier & Erik Kratz how Brad Ausmus and the airplane pilot helped the Astros find closure from that Albert Pujols mammoth home run to extend the 2005 NLCS. (13:12) The fiery baseball analyst admits why he wouldn't want George Kirby on his team and previews the Mike Trout/Shohei Ohtani offseason extravaganza. Legends Territory Tik Tok FTW -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

27 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 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

Tim Kurkjian on playoffs! Orioles-Rangers preview, PAINFUL front office game scripts, sneaky D’Backs & his Rays library ballpark experience: What can baseball learn from that Jose Berrios early hook? ESPN’s Tim Kurkjian relates that decision to the one of the biggest issues in baseball. (10:50) (4:27) Tim covered the Rays empty series loss to Texas – (0:40) he tells Adam Jones, Braun & Kratz how embarrassing the fan turnout at the Trop was for baseball. (17:37) Tim’s a legend--so what's the wildest playoff game he's ever been at? Look out for a pod with Dodgers pitcher Ryan Yarbrough that includes his Rays stadium emptiness take (he's from the area & played for TB) or watch it right HERE right now on FT Youtube! -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

26 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

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

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

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

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 - Al Avila on manager musical chairs (Kapler, Showalter, Counsell), Miggy stories & trading Trout: How would trading Mike Trout work between front office and franchise player this offseason? Former Tigers GM Al Avila takes us through the potential back-and-forth between Trout's group and Angels owner Arte Moreno. Avila starts by covering the manager news this past week: was firing Gabe Kapler the correct call by the Giants? Did the Mets let Buck Showlater go to pursue Craig Counsell? Avila is tight with Miguel Cabrera: he tells us about his farewell and some BTS talks with him. The discussion keeps rolling after Avila with Kratz detailing how the Angels demise can be tied to Arte Moreno's supreme cheapness on important parts of a successful franchise operation. -- Got FT merch? by Foul Territory

36 min listen

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