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Jul 18, 2025 • 30min

Fair Territory: Dodgers want bullpen, Red Sox & Phillies trade plans

Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo put a bow on this year’s All-Star Game in Atlanta. (Top of show)(2:45) The Dodgers offseason spree didn’t solve their bullpen needs.(7:07) Ken responds to Tony Massarotti’s assessment of the Boston Red Sox deadline needs. Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood Benefits™ by going to joinbilt.com/FOUL(11:55) The hosts answer your ChatBCC questions - if the swing off or golden at-bat could come to the regular season, the Mariners and Phillies deadline needs, and which D'Backs should receive qualifying offers.Head to chatbcc.com/foulterritory to start chatting with Foul Territory Network hosts and the FT Fam today! (20:15) 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 FOUL(25:13) Could Kyle Tucker land in Tampa during free agency?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 17, 2025 • 46min

Trade rumors, Swing-Off in regular games? ABS challenge success

The All-Star Game Swing-Off was a GRAND success! Could MLB add more of this elsewhere? Plus, we review the ABS challenge system debut and mic’d up gold. (top of show)Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood Benefits™ by going to joinbilt.com/FOUL(19:15) Pete Alonso pitched an LOL idea on charging the mound.(21:04) MLB remains ON TOP for All-Star game viewership by sport.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL(22:39) The Dodgers are looking for more bullpen help!? We crack open Ken Rosenthal’s trade deadline notes column.(34:31) Shohei Ohtani had some funny moments during the All-Star Game.Buy or sell your next car today at CarGurus.com and make sure your big deal is the best deal.(36:10) Some pitchers got All-Star bonuses without throwing a pitch in the game.(38:15) We answer some fan trade deadline questions about the D’Backs and which team might end up with Eugenio Suárez. Head to chatbcc.com/foulterritory to start chatting with Foul Territory Network hosts and the FT Fam today!  (40:42) Does AJ have a new job in the Florida Collegiate Summer League? Plus, AJ shares his thoughts on the Yankees’ signs for pitch tipping.Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 17, 2025 • 1h 2min

Trevor May’s All-Star Game thoughts, Rest of season predictions, Fact-checking commish Rob Manfred

Mayday! host Trevor May runs through the big news from the All-Star break. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred spoke about the possibility of a salary cap. The MLB Draft had some surprising picks. Cal Raleigh won the Home Run Derby and the All-Star Game was a thriller. Trevor also looks back at his predictions from before the 2025 season.TAP IN to get 20% off Nex Playground, a $50 savings! Play over 45 games including Fruit Ninja, Starri, and Homerun Heroes: Starstrikers!Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOULStart paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood Benefits™ by going to joinbilt.com/FOULSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 17, 2025 • 46min

2nd Half storyline roundtables: NL West, AL Contenders, NL East

Foul Territory Network hosts Alanna Rizzo (Dodgers Territory), Kyle Glaser (Friar Territory) and Jack Sommers (Snakes Territory) discuss if the Dodgers are inevitable in the NL West, Rafael Devers and the Giants, and how each team will approach the trade deadline. (Top of show)Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood Benefits™ by going to joinbilt.com/FOUL(15:08) Representing AL Contenders, Chandler Rome (Crush City Territory), Cody Stavenhagen (Tiger Territory) and Max Goodman (NJ.com) chat about the biggest weaknesses each team has, and why the Astros, Tigers and Yankees are each positioned to succeed come October.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL(31:12) NL East experts Brad Rowland (Hammer Territory), Jim Salisbury (The Phillies Show) and James Schiano (Mets'd Up) debate the biggest division disappointment so far this season and dissect the two-horse race atop the division.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 16, 2025 • 20min

Trade Deadline history w/Trevor May, Ken Rosenthal on muddled AL

Mayday! host Trevor May dishes on the history of the Trade Deadline. (Top of show)(12:30) Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo preview this year's deadline by discussing which teams will cut bait in the muddled AL Wild Card race. (15:44) The hosts also discuss the team needs for those contending for home field advantage.Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood Benefits™ by going to joinbilt.com/FOULSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 16, 2025 • 19min

Ken Rosenthal: Rays Home Update, Red Sox trade idea, All-Star themes

A World Series for the Rays at Steinbrenner Field?! Believe it! Ken Rosenthal explores the Rays baseball breaking news stories regarding their postseason home and the sale of the team.Ken offers a trade idea for Boston and weighs in on The Miz All-Star selection aftermath.Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood Benefits™ by going to joinbilt.com/FOULHosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 16, 2025 • 24min

John Smoltz’s BIG idea to boost the All-Star Game, Braves woes

Hall of Famer John Smoltz hypes a new format for the All-Star Game to bring all the pitchers to the yard. Smoltz also delves into MLB’s arm injury crisis and explores strategies for teams to keep players healthier. Smoltzie also discusses what’s wrong with Atlanta this season and fields a fun q about where he ranks among Braves legends from the '90s.Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood Benefits™ by going to joinbilt.com/FOULHosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunGet 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.
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Jul 15, 2025 • 36min

Big Dumper Derby W, All-Star Game preview, Mr. Met IL’d?

The FT social team had some fun with Kratz last night on Twitter/X. (Top of show)(4:18) Cal Raleigh is the first catcher to win the Home Run Derby! We recap the opening round controversy, Jazz’s disappointing appearance, and other performances.TAP IN to get 20% off Nex Playground, a $50 savings! Play over 45 games including Fruit Ninja, Starri, and Homerun Heroes: Starstrikers!(15:17) We answer fan questions: What players had insane batting practice power that didn’t translate to home runs? Any surprise predictions for the second half of the season? How hard is the move from the minors to the majors? Is Christian Yelich a comeback player of the year candidate?(18:03) Vinnie Pasquantino is a GEM on Twitter/X!(19:09) Paul Skenes is DOMINANT against right-handed batters. Which AL hitter will be the most difficult to get out for Skenes? Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL(21:44) There’s one position that skips the All-Star festivities more than the others. We discuss possible solutions to make All-Star week more fun and share what we’re looking forward to at the game.Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood Benefits™ by going to joinbilt.com/FOUL(29:30) Mr. Met did not perform well at The Lumineers concert. Plus, Sean Manaea looked great in his first appearance back! Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunHead to chatbcc.com/foulterritory to start chatting with Foul Territory Network hosts and the FT Fam today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 15, 2025 • 24min

Fair Territory: The Miz All-Star debate, Red Sox & Brewers sizzle

It’s All-Star week with Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal. An MLB Draft recap to start off the show, including a sentimental pick by the Rockies with Ethan Holliday. Also, the youngest pick in the draft, Eli Willits goes first overall to the Nationals. (Top of show)(2:53) The Red Sox and Brewers are on winning streaks and pushing the top of their divisions. Can they keep it up as we enter the 2nd half of the season?TAP IN to get 20% off Nex Playground, a $50 savings! Play over 45 games including Fruit Ninja, Starri, and Homerun Heroes: Starstrikers!(9:30) Ken highlights the controversy surrounding Jacob ‘The Miz’ Misiorowski being named an All-Star.(17:41) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including a Dodgers bullpen ask + Ken’s bowtie collection.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOULHead to chatbcc.com/foulterritory to start chatting with Foul Territory Network hosts and the FT Fam today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 15, 2025 • 29min

Hot Sheet: MLB misses on Futures Game & Draft, Teams that nailed it

Baseball America's JJ Cooper and Peter Flaherty join Scott Braun for a heated discussion about the major flop by MLB with promoting the stars of tomorrow. How can they fix the promotion of the Futures Game and why did ZERO players show up for the MLB Draft?Then we hit the surprises at the top of the Draft and the teams that hit with their picks.Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood Benefits™ by going to joinbilt.com/FOULTAP IN to get 20% off Nex Playground, a $50 savings! Play over 45 games including Fruit Ninja, Starri, and Homerun Heroes: Starstrikers!Baseball America Hot Sheet streams weekly on the BA YouTube channel. Check it out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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