

Foul Territory
Foul Territory Network
Baseball the way it should be covered and exclusive interviews with MLB studs #FTLive hosted by AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Cameron Maybin, Trevor May, Jason Kipnis, Jonathan Papelbon, Scott Braun, insider Ken Rosenthal and PTBNL. The world is our clubhouse.
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Oct 27, 2025 • 20min
'Who Killed the Montreal Expos?' doc Director Jean-François Poisson
Jean-François Poisson is the writer and director of the documentary, 'Who Killed the Montreal Expos?' and we ask him who the true top villain was in this mess. How did Expos fans handled their fandom once the team was gone? With the Blue Jays in the World Series, are Expos fans rooting for or against the Canadian team? Hosts: Jason Kipnis, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com Download Cash App Today: capl.onelink.me/vFut/hap8idx8 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct deposit and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 27, 2025 • 40min
Joe Girardi talks 2025 Yankees, 2017 Astros, Judge’s rise + new Houston pitcher Nate Pearson joins CCT
Former manager Joe Girardi tells us what he saw from the Yankees this season and answers whether he foresaw Judge’s rookie swing to be the caliber it is now. Has he let the Astros trash can incident go? Is Joe on any managerial candidate lists? Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com (19:09) New Astros pitcher Nate Pearson joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome on Crush City Territory to discuss his free agency, how important it was for him to receive another chance to start, what he liked about the Astros' situation and the success of his former team, the Toronto Blue Jays. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Crush City Territory Hosts: Tyler Stafford & Chandler RomeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 26, 2025 • 22min
Bat speed facts/myths + Braves Manager search update
Are bat speed metrics changing the game? We explore this recent buzzy topic for Toronto's bats in the World Series. Toddfather and Kratz talk about how players should use the statistic with other training to improve their hitting. (12:57) Who is going to manage the Atlanta Braves next year? 92.9 The Game Braves reporter Grant McAuley shares Atlanta’s search approach and whether they break from their managerial archetype. Grant also talks about prospects that could boom next year for the Braves. Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 26, 2025 • 29min
FT Postgame Reax: Yamamoto racks another CG win to even up the World Series, Will Smith’s pop returns
How did Yoshinobu Yamamoto stifle the Toronto bats in a 5-1 Game 2 triumph for the Dodgers? Also, his catcher provided the key knocks and found his power groove. Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com We hit all of the key storylines from Game 2 and then push forward to the decision by the Blue Jays to send Max Scherzer to the mound for Game 3.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 25, 2025 • 28min
Dave Dombrowski: Harper WON’T be traded, Orion convo, Wheeler update
Phillies President of Baseball Ops Dave Dombrowski dives into this year's postseason loss to the Dodgers, the support system around Orion Kerkering and shut down any rumors that Bryce Harper could be traded. Dombrowski also discussed the Phillies' payroll and roster decisions for 2026, the José Alvarado situation, Zach Wheeler's recovery and his mentality when it comes to building a winning team. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 25, 2025 • 31min
FT Postgame Reax: Blue Jays Rock Dodgers 11-4 in G1 + G2 Preview
That was a dream Game 1 for a country that was starving for some World Series baseball. How did Toronto crack the code that the Brewers couldn’t figure out in the last round? Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com https://www.fox.com/?cmpid=org=one::ag=paid::mc=audio::src=BIGLITTL::cmp=10010071002::add=%ebuy!%7C%e What about expectations for Kevin Gausman matching up with Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 2? We’ll deliver another postgame show just like this one right after Game 2 wraps up. It’s the World Series. LFG! Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 24, 2025 • 1h 18min
BIG World Series preview: John Smoltz, Kevin Pillar and more!
It’s World Series Time! Big names are singing at the first two games. (Top of Show) (3:23) We discuss how Blake Snell will attack Blue Jays hitters. (6:09) The guys send love to Alex Vesia and his family. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (8:20) Bo Bichette and Ty France are on the Blue Jays roster! How will Manager John Schneider deploy his bench? (18:27) FOX Sports Lead Game Analyst and HOF pitcher John Smoltz joins to preview tonight's pitching matchup: Blake Snell versus Trey Yesavage. He also reveals his keys for each side to take hold of this battle. (34:16) The World Series umpires have been announced! We examine their umpire rankings and continue to wonder how MLB ignores most of the top home plate umps. Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com (39:36) FT host Kevin Pillar is on the scene! He gives us a Bo Bichette update and explains how the Blue Jays get ahead of Blake Snell. Plus, KP discusses how Toronto will utilize its bullpen during the series. (1:09:32) Rōki Sasaki says it's "hard to express" why he picked the Dodgers over the Blue Jays. (1:11:48) Kevin Gausman spoke about delaying his start to Game 2 after his Game 7 ALCS cameo. (1:15:32) Shoutout to FT fan Calvin, who is battling cancer. Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 24, 2025 • 30min
Fair Territory: Dodgers-Blue Jays keys, Vesia out, Bo’s back
The World Series starts today! Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss Bo Bichette’s latest status after missing over a month of game action. (top of show) (2:11) The hosts discuss Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia stepping away from the team due to a deeply personal family matter. (3:39) Into matchups talk, Ken and Alanna touch on why Los Angeles can't fall into the same trap of relying too heavily on fastballs like the Yankees and Mariners did. Fair Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com https://www.fox.com/?cmpid=org=one::ag=paid::mc=audio::src=BIGLITTL::cmp=10010071002::add=%ebuy!%7C%e (6:47) Plus, how much of a role will postseason and Fall Classic experience play for the Dodgers vs. the Jays? (11:43) The hosts answer live Grillin' Ken Questions. (16:41) Ken and Alanna crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOULSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 24, 2025 • 32min
Blue Jays SP Shane Bieber joins FT + Grant Brisbee’s WS Lover's Guide
Toronto starter Shane Bieber hopped on FT to discuss ALCS Game 7, the postgame rager and the pitching plan for the World Series. We also asked him about how his pitches work differently with the roof open vs. closed and his relationship with his Slider right now. Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com (19:31) Grant Brisbee of The Athletic previews his "Lover's Guide" article on the 2025 World Series. He also shared his thoughts on the San Francisco Giants hiring Tony Vitello as their next manager. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 24, 2025 • 27min
Bob Costas: Dodgers “ruining” MLB? Dan Wilson’s flub, Michael Jordan’s NBC debut, ’28 Olympics host?
Legendary broadcaster Bob Costas swings by with thoughts on this World Series matchup, Dave Roberts' "ruining baseball" quote, and TV ratings. Bob also got into the premature lockout talk, the Mariners' Game 7 decisions, what NBA on NBC should do with Michael Jordan, and if he'll be a part of the 2028 Olympics. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


