Foul Territory

Congrats to Manny Machado for logging his 2,000th hit!! We point out one of Machado’s underrated characteristics. (Top of Show)(8:57) We discuss the five known HR Derby participants and predict some other options to fill out the field.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL(21:12) Fan question: What if the player of the month in June is automatically an All-Star? (22:51) Let's unpack The Athletic’s fresh top 10 power rankings.  Try Huel with 15% OFF for New Customers today using code FOUL at https://huel.com/foul. Fuel your best performance with Huel today!(29:45) Which outfield trio is better: Cubs or Yankees?(32:30) As promised off the top, hear from AJ’s appearance on ESPN’s High School Scholastic Sports show.Go to GreenChef.com/50TERRITORY and use code 50TERRITORY to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months with free shipping.Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunTAP IN to get 20% off Nex Playground, a $50 savings, in celebration of Amazon Prime Day! Play over 45 games including Fruit Ninja, Starri, and Homerun Heroes: Starstrikers!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Nationals cleaning house a week before holding the #1 pick in the MLB Draft. (Top of show) (4:43) Ken has a gripe with the All-Star player ballot, and weighs other All-Star snubs. Try Huel with 15% OFF for New Customers today using code FOUL at https://huel.com/foul. Fuel your best performance with Huel today!(10:28) The Toronto Blue Jays are baseball’s hottest team. (13:50) Inside Dish examines Yankees manager Aaron Boone’s role in the team’s recent slide. Go to GreenChef.com/50TERRITORY and use code 50TERRITORY to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months with free shipping.(22:46) Ken takes your Grillin’ Ken questions via ChatBCC: if the Astros are the AL frontrunners and if the Cardinals will stay in contention. Join the conversation at foulterritory.chat (it’s free!)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Post columnist Barry Svrluga explains the oddly timed firings of Dave Martinez and Mike Rizzo. He also sheds light on why the Lerner family stopped spending on the Nationals and whether this could lead to a potential sale of the team. Was Mike Rizzo’s tenure as GM successful? What happened to Dylan Crews?Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Alanna RizzoGo to GreenChef.com/50TERRITORY and use code 50TERRITORY to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months with free shipping.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are the Blue Jays for real? We hit a quick 2 minutes on the topic and then bring in (2:18) Toronto play-by-play broadcaster Dan Shulman to size up the strength of the roster and fan reactions to the club sweeping the Yankees.What is it like for Dan working with Buck Martinez and his radio broadcaster son? Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Alanna RizzoGet 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.

The Nationals fired manager Dave Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo. (2:11) Are Washington’s issues their fault and what's with the timing?Try Huel with 15% OFF for New Customers today using code FOUL at https://huel.com/foul. Fuel your best performance with Huel today!(10:26) FOUL TERRITORY ALL-STAR TAKEOVER announcement!(11:52) The Braves have fallen off a cliff.(13:28) Clarke Schmidt might need TJ surgery. What does this mean for the stumbling Yankees?(18:29) Alvin Kamara can't pitch.Go to GreenChef.com/50TERRITORY and use code 50TERRITORY to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months with free shipping.(21:04) Max Muncy gets the best possible news for his knee injury.(23:03) The Astros swept the Dodgers.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL(30:49) Yu Darvish is back from the IL making his season debut on the mound vs. the D'backs tonight!(33:30) Who are the biggest All-Star snubs this year? We give our picks and Kratz shares how player voting works. (39:23) The Nationals have made their decision: Miguel Cairo is the interim manager.(44:53) Let's check out the game slate tonight.(50:53) AJ shares words about Bobby Jenks. RIPHosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Alanna RizzoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former MLB second baseman Kolten Wong explains his retirement decision and shares what he misses most about playing baseball.What and who helped him regain confidence after his World Series blunder?Kolten also sheds light on playing with AJ and the biggest change after leaving the Cardinals. Hosts: 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.

Are position players pitching getting out of hand? Should manager salaries be public? 4x All-Star Dellin Betances is back with thoughts. The former Yankees (and Met) hits the recent slumps for the New York clubs, the influence of NY media on player performance, the Cal Raleigh v. Aaron Judge MVP debate and BTS on the Clint Frazier Jordan brand prank.Hosts: 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.

Nashville Stars Director of Marketing Will General pitches us on why they should have an expansion MLB team. General explains the origin of the team name, where the money will come from, possible stadium location, and marketing plan. How will they win over local Braves fans? Who are some notable names advising the group?Hosts: Cameron Maybin, AJ Pierzynski, Scott BraunGet 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to https://ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cardinals 2021 first-round draft pick Michael McGreevy joins Katie Woo to discuss his role with the Cardinals this year, what he's learned in the Cardinals minor-league system so far and how his Major-League experience is going lately.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.Cardinal Territory is the official St. Louis Cardinals podcast of the Foul Territory NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Padres setup man Jason Adam joins Friar Territory for an exlusive interview. He discusses with Kyle Glaser and Heath Bell what the secret to the Padres bullpen success has been in 2025, the odd shenanigans the group gets into in the bullpen and why he misses swinging a bat. Plus, Adam discusses his journey back from four elbow surgeries and what the Padres do to help so many pitchers have the best years of their careers in San Diego.Friar Territory is the official San Diego Padres podcast of the Foul Territory NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.