Foul Territory

Was swapping Josh Naylor for Carlos Santana at 1st base the right call for the Guards? MLB.com’s Mandy Bell fills us in on the club’s top storylines.What are some of the questions surrounding the Guardians’ lineup?Can Jose Ramirez go for 40/40 this season?Mandy gives her take on when 2024 #1 pick Travis Bazzana will get the call to the Bigs. Mandy explains the impact of the addition of Paul Sewald to the bullpen and Shane Bieber’s progress on his rehab from Tommy John.Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minnesota Twins pitcher Griffin Jax tells to FT about his unique journey from "pee monitor" in the Air Force to pitching high leverage innings in the majors. Jax also shares stories about his pilot brothers, details his gameday routine, reveals his favorite stats and describes pitching in front of Jhoan Durán.Easy way to show FT love —> leave a rating/review!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DT hosts Alanna Rizzo and Clint Pasillas weigh in on the buzz surrounding the Dodgers' rumored pursuit of reliever Kirby Yates and dive into the mixed reports about Michael Kopech’s outlook for 2025. (0:56)(3:40) If the Dodgers are eyeing more roster moves, they’ll need to clear space. Who might be on the chopping block?Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life!(9:04) Two-time World Series Champion Chris Taylor stops by to talk about the long-awaited championship celebrations and how his offseason prep is shaping up for 2025.(16:02) As one of the longest-tenured Dodgers, Taylor reflects on how the trade to LA transformed his life and why the Dodgers have become a destination every player dreams of.(25:16) And finally, the burning question: has Chris Taylor really never done anything wrong in his life?Subscribe to DT on YouTube! DT is LIVE on Mondays & Thursdays at 12p PT/3p ET all year long!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could Alex Bregman to the Astros still happen? Would Jose Altuve really end up in left field?What is Ryan Pressly weighing with his decision to accept a trade to the Cubs or not?Crush City Territory host and The Athletic Astros reporter Chandler Rome talks us through scenarios for Houston.Hosts: Scott Braun, Todd Frazier, Erik KratzHappy weekend! Drop us a nice rating/review plz :)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Atlanta, welcome to the offseason! What do we think of this Jurickson Profar deal and how do we stack the NL East power rankings? (top of show)(15:08) Anthony Santander's contract is now what it initially looked like. Does that mean more room for the Blue Jays to pounce on free agents?(17:55) Rumors are flying about the potential of Pete Alonso ending up in Toronto. Do we buy it and would Vladdy play third base full-time?(31:26) Audio recordings of Shohei’s assistant committing fraud are released, along with Ippei's explanation. The actions weren't just shameful but FT calls out flaws in Ippei's response.(43:37) Toddfather has a charity pong tournament this weekend benefiting Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation.Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where is everyone? Free agent Jack Flaherty made headlines for pointing out the lack of activity from most MLB clubs in free agency these days and he joined us to dive deeper into the conundrum.Then it's Ryan Yarbrough telling us about his free agent experience and comparing his prior stops in LA, TB and Toronto.Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunWATCH - a very special FT Live Saturday night at 7:15p ET streaming the BBWAA AwardsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon tells us what's it going to be like to open the season in Japan against the "evil" Dodgers.Jameson details the scene at Cubs Con with the appearance of Sammy Sosa.Random but there's a good Chris Young (the GM) story in here.Sweatshirt SZN! Check out FoulTerritoryShop.comJameson educates us on his hobbies off the field too. Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo weigh in on Roki Sasaki signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Top Of Show)(5:07) The hosts react to the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame Class and discuss non-Hall of Famers with similar resumes.  (20:51) Ken and Alanna also answer your live Grillin' Ken questions, and crown their Dudes & Dorks of the Week.Fan q's include how LA dishing out deferral deals might shape their future and whether the Angels are finishing making moves after their early offseason flurry.WATCH - Fair Territory episodes drop 2x per week on Youtube too!Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do the Braves have one of baseball's best outfields after signing up Jurickson Profar to a three-year, $42 million contract?In an emergency episode of the Hammer Territory, the trio of Scott Coleman, Shawn Coleman and Stephen Tolbert react to the Atlanta's first splash of the offseason.Subscribe - Hammer Territory is the most-downloaded Atlanta Braves podcast with instant reaction to breaking news & more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Sewald and the Guardians agree to terms on a one-year deal. (5:07) Are the Guards still top dog in the AL Central?(11:51) The Cubs signed Jon Berti to a Big League deal. Surplus value baby!(14:27) The Cubs and Reds remain active in the market for relievers. Also, is Ryan Pressly going to get traded? What about this report that Christian Vazquez could be a Padre soon?(25:02) Roki Sasaki called out the Padres. Low blow?(27:39) Was Brian Giles making a Juan Soto impact during his prime years?(31:42) Robbie Hyde joins the FT Network with Monster Territory and he details what could be the next moves for Boston.(39:37) The Marlins are going to be very bad at ball.(42:18) More chatter on that Baseball America top 100 reveal.Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, BraunIt's a very special FT Live on Saturday night at 7:15p ET --> Watch on the FT channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.