Foul Territory

There's a flurry of high-leverage reliever signings, including Kirby Yates money at 13mil from the Dodgers. (4:10)(7:09) The Tigers jumped in to sign Tommy Kahnle right as the show started.(10:18) Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner publicly cries poverty (again). Have the Yankees done enough this offseason to recover from losing Juan Soto?(19:18) Breaking news during the show: Ha-Seong Kim signs with the Rays. Can Tampa Bay contend with this big addition?(24:33) The crew previews new show Friar Territory and reacts to the latest Padres ownership drama.Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunTo claim your Double your Roses offer, go to 1800Flowers.com/ftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can Elly De La Cruz take another step with his game in 2025? We hit the top storylines for the Reds, including the Terry Francona hire, starting rotation questions and the lineup looking deeper on paper than last year.Hosts: Scott Braun, Todd Frazier, Erik KratzFT hoodie szn continues at FoulTerritoryShop.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal weighs the Alex Bregman free agent decision and if Houston might pivot to Jorge Polanco.Are the Padres going to trade Dylan Cease or Michael King?To claim your Double your Roses offer, go to 1800Flowers.com/ftKen reports on some amendments to the offseason that could expedite the Cold Stove.What is a blueprint on how teams are planning on defeating the Dodgers?Ken breaks down the dicey situation between the Mets and Pete Alonso.After Ken, we cover some breakout player candidates for 2025 and the wild Junior Caminero homerun celly.Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The numbers are in for MLB 2024 revenue and they are record-breaking. (2:47) Why is the league uniquely thriving?(13:43) The Pirates are having an Adam Frazier reunion. Can he bring his 2021 vibes back?(16:29) Let's weigh the reported offers for Alex Bregman and would the pivot be for the club to sign Jorge Polanco?(23:04) The Red Sox won't go past 4 years for Bregman, so umm why are they considered in the mix?(25:52) Dylan Carlson just agreed to a deal with the Orioles. Can they resurrect his career?(28:32) BetMGM gives us a win total number to consider for the Diamondbacks. Over/under?!(31:25) The Reds just signed Austin Hays before the show started. Thoughts?(34:09) Guests for Wednesday are Tim Anderson and Grayson Rodriguez. Trevor May will join the host squad too!Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunGet up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. One item per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as a discount on the first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vet reliever Paul Sewald takes us inside the process that landed him in Cleveland with the Guardians on a one-year contract.Who was the top recruiter, how stressful was the process and how much can the Guards' pitching machine help him improve?Living in Vegas, Paul shares an update on the A's plans for Vegas and how differently it's being handled compared to the Raiders.Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Scott Braun, Erik KratzSubscribe to FT on Youtube to hear these convos soonerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pirates stud starter Paul Skenes is a man on a mission. The NL Rookie of the Year tells us how his offseason studying has led him to gameplan more aggressively for this coming season.Has he been paying attention to Pittsburgh's offseason transactions and why does he plan to be accepting a different award after the 2025 season?Skenes also tells us the simple caveman thing he does in his free time.Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Ken Rosenthal, Scott Braun, Erik KratzWATCH - Skenes & the stars at THE biggest (non-game) event in baseball: The BBWAA Awards in NYCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How big is this Ryan Pressly addition for that Cubs bullpen and can the Astros still piece together a strong relief core? (3:35)(7:22) Also, does this salary relief (plus the report about Boston's weak offer) open up a lane for the Astros to sign back Alex Bregman?(19:19) Why would the Padres put Michael King on the block along with Dylan Cease??(21:37) Mets owner Steve Cohen didn't hold back when fans were chanting for a Pete Alonso return. AJ says that Pete should be pissed.(36:23) The Chiefs prove that a firmer salary cap in baseball would create more parity in the World Series...lol jk.Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Scott Braun, Erik KratzFor 30% off your order, head to Orgain.com/FOUL30 and use code FOUL30.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal dishes on Ryan Pressly waiving his no-trade clause to the Cubs and opening the door for an Alex Bregman-Astros reunion. (Top of show)(4:25) An unnamed baseball executive pointed out the Dodgers defense could be their Achilles heel.(6:08) Paul Skenes has his sights set on the Cy Young. Skenes told us Saturday how an LSU analyst found something that could help him reach even greater heights.For 30% off your order, head to Orgain.com/FOUL30 and use code FOUL30.(9:31) Inside Dish unpacks Steve Cohen's comments on negotiations with Pete Alonso. Ken explains why the Mets owner's comments toe the line with a key clause in the CBA.(17:23) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if Salvador Perez is a HOF lock, how the Dodgers will manage Shohei Ohtani's 2-way status and comparing Carlos Beltran's HOF candidacy to known steroid users.WATCH - Fair Territory episodes drop 2x per week on Youtube too!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brewers manager Pat Murphy joins us at the BBWAA Awards to reflect on how special his first run was in leading the Milwaukee dugout. He also drops a hilarious story about dear friend and late legend Bob Uecker.Then it’s Guardians skipper Stephen Vogt telling us about how his club can follow up a very successful 2024  and we get into the plan for #1 pick Travis Bazzana.Leave FT a nice rating/review & we’ll read it on the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Ryan Pressly traded to the Cubs, does this open up a deal for the Astros to now bring back Alex Bregman? FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal brings his Inside Scoop segment on the road to NYC before the BBWAA Awards were handed out on Saturday night.We also hit the setback news from the Astros about some of their starters and we spend some time on the weekend battle of words with Mets owner Steve Cohen v. Pete Alonso's agent Scott Boras.Watch FT Live - new episodes every weekday all year long!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.