Foul Territory

Which team poses the biggest threat to LA? We ask Orange County Register Dodgers beat writer Bill Plunkett, who also lays out how much they miss Max Muncy right now. Also covered: potential lineup switches surrounding Will Smith and the outfield shuffle and starting rotation options for October. Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FOUL! #trueclassicpod Hosts: Scott Braun, AJ Pierzynski, Erik KratzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let’s kick around the top 10 teams in baseball right now. Which list is your favorite? Then it’s Crush City Territory host (and The Athletic beat writer) Chandler Rome analyzing the Framber Valdez cross-up incident. Who is the leader of the Astros dugout? Rome elaborates on the free agent case for Valdez, the likelihood of Isaac Paredes returning this season. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to https://ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL How has the Yordan Alvarez return changed the complexion of the Houston lineup? Rome details manager Joe Espada’s challenge in rearranging the bullpen and rotation to make a playoff push. Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FOUL! #trueclassicpod Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The AL Wild Card is suddenly wide open for that last spot and the Mariners are sliding into familiar territory. Fair Territory hosts Alanna Rizzo and Ken Rosenthal unpack Seattle’s late-season struggles, what it means for the MVP race between Cal Raleigh and Aaron Judge, and the latest AL East shakeups with Roman Anthony sidelined and the Yankees bullpen collapsing again. Plus, we hand out Dude & Dork of the Week and take your live questions in Grillin’ Ken. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FOUL! #trueclassicpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Yankees were not fans of balls and strikes being called in Houston. Were their gripes legit? Do umps hold grudges? Also, why is there limited PitchCom devices? (Top of show) Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FOUL! #trueclassicpod (15:11) The Mets are calling up another young starter. Will Brandon Sproat be the next rookie to make a playoff rotation push? (17:05) Shelby Miller needs surgery. He'll have to decide if he wants to go through that rehab process again. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to https://ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (20:46) The Cardinals are calling out Jordan Walker for progress, consistency and more. Do the Cardinals still believe in him? Do they trade him? (31:00) Yadier Molina will be a coach in the Cardinals dugout this weekend. Is that awkward for Oli Marmol having a potential replacement so close? (33:41) Mason Miller just threw an immaculate inning with all sliders. That's a sign of the times. (36:37) Should MLB really consider Salt Lake City as an expansion city, or avoid a potential Colorado 2.0? (38:15) The Mariners continue to struggle. Are they out of gas or are they just slumping? (43:41) Sideline reporter Laura Rutledge had a burner account defending her husband. Jazz is responding to fans shortly after the game. Fair game? Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can the Rangers lineup stay awake and take them to the postseason? Rangers Sports Network analyst Mike Bacsik explores how injuries and a big roster hole are negatively impacting the team. He also touches on the anger issues from pitchers in Houston and Denver. Additionally, Mike reveals how he felt after giving up Barry Bonds’ 756th home run and addresses a rumor spread about that event by a former teammate. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun 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.

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal reacts to the cross-up heard around the world and how it could affect soon-to-be free agent Framber Valdez. Ken also addresses the Raffy Devers and Kyle Freeland exchange. Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FOUL! #trueclassicpod How bad is Roman Anthony's oblique injury for Boston? How will the BBWA’s Relief Pitcher award work? (18:34) Taj Bradley revealed a major change he made after moving to the Twins. What is it and why did it just happen? Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does anyone believe that Framber Valdez didn't intentionally cross-up his catcher to hit him? (top of show) What happens moving forward in Houston? (15:46) The Mariners lost last night and are slipping at a bad time. (18:37) The Cubs picked up Carlos Santana and Aaron Civale, plus they sent down Owen Caissie. This isn't service time manipulation, is it? (21:10) Mets rookie Nolan McLean's first four starts have shown something not seen since Fernandomania in 1981. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (23:35) Why was Rockies starter Kyle Freeland so mad? Rafael Devers did what he does normally, but it appears the Giants were prepared for something like this with Freeland. (33:34) Roman Anthony is likely out 4-6 weeks for the Red Sox. This is a big blow in Boston. (36:23) Shohei’s 46th home run off Bubba Chandler left at 120 MPH!! Could Ohtani win MVP again? Also, why are the Pirates handling the rookie Chandler the way they are? (41:03) Junior Caminero is having an extremely quiet 40 HR/100 RBI season. So we talk about it. Hosts: AJ, SB, EK Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FOUL! #trueclassicpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's talk strength of schedule down the stretch with Stephen Nesbitt of the Athletic. He also talked about his article on Roman Anthony and he ranking the six potential expansion cities. Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FOUL! #trueclassicpod (18:45) Marc Luino of Mets'd Up swings by to picks his potential playoff rotation and to remind everyone how good Juan Soto's season has been so far. Hosts: AJ, Kratz, Braun 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.

Max Scherzer joined FT and got into why he chose the Blue Jays in the offseason. He also explained why Toronto had a surge, why he won't be following Rob Manfred around in retirement, and how things are with the MLBPA these days. Scherzer covered a comp for Vlad Guerrero Jr.'s special talent, MLB realignment, and his recent legends matchup start against Clayton Kershaw. Hosts: AJ, EK, SB Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FOUL! #trueclassicpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The AL East race is heating up as the Blue Jays’ bullpen continues to falter. Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal covers Toronto’s late-game struggles, which have cracked the door open for the Yankees and Red Sox. These episodes drop sooner on the Fair Territory podcast channel...get after it! The biggest shocker has to be the Rangers coming back to life to be in the thick of the AL Wildcard race. Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FOUL! #trueclassicpod Will the Padres be OK with their latest injury woes? Ken also breaks down the Braves’ surprising claim of Ha-Seong Kim. 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.