Foul Territory

Postseason prediction time! We lay out our brackets. (Top of show) (06:27) Who are some October X-factors to keep an eye on? (13:17) Bruce Bochy is out as Rangers manager. Will he go back to SF? Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide, plus an extra 20% off select favorites and more limited-time deals during their Early Black Friday Sale. Use Promo Code FOUL at checkout for an extra $35 off. (15:50) Rocco Baldelli is the fall guy in Minnesota. (20:04) Congrats to Ben Cherington for keeping his job in Pittsburgh. What's next? Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (21:32) BREAKING during FT: Ron Washington won't return to the Angels in 2026. The issues in Anaheim start at the top. (32:26) Torey Lovullo admits the front office picks the lineup. Hosts: AJ, EK, SBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the key factors heading into these Wild Card series matchups? Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal has a quick rundown of each tilt. (Top of show) (3:57) Tarik Skubal and the Tigers are in, and they can erase their September collapse by beating the Guardians in October. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (6:56) Reds pitching could level the series with the favored Dodgers. (9:22) The Padres bullpen turning up the heat on the Cubs could be the difference in this series. (13:24) Inside Dish explores which eliminated managers are feeling the heat. An early exit for the Yankees and Phillies could also spell doom for Aaron Boone and Rom Thomson. Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide, plus an extra 20% off select favorites and more limited-time deals during their Early Black Friday Sale. Use Promo Code FOUL at checkout for an extra $35 off. (22:25) Grillin’ Ken answers your live questions, including lessons for David Stearns and the Mets and if the Brewers can maintain their torrid regular season when it matters most.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FT scouts the Red Sox-Yankees heavyweight showdown. Which team has the edge in each category and will Aaron Judge perform like a superstar this postseason? (12:42) Mets’d Up (part of the FT Network) host James Schiano reviews what the heck went wrong with the Mets, including the middle-class roster failures. He also explains what he would do this offseason with the Mets and predicts where Pete Alonso ends up in 2026. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide, plus an extra 20% off select favorites and more limited-time deals during their Early Black Friday Sale. Use Promo Code FOUL at checkout for an extra $35 off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FT Resident GM Jim Bowden reacts to Bob Melvin’s dismissal and answers whether other teams will change managers. Plus, Jim drops his thoughts on missing the ole Game 163 era and the slow-burning disaster of the New York Mets. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide, plus an extra 20% off select favorites and more limited-time deals during their Early Black Friday Sale. Use Promo Code FOUL at checkout for an extra $35 off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The brackets are set! We set it up at the top of the show. (3:24) BREAKING NEWS: The Giants fire manger Bob Melvin. We review possible manager candidates and what San Francisco can do to get over the hump. Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide, plus an extra 20% off select favorites and more limited-time deals during their Early Black Friday Sale. Use Promo Code FOUL at checkout for an extra $35 off. (14:59) Pittsburgh ordered more Don Kelly, extending the interim manager and ditching the interim title. (16:08) The Dodgers announced their Wild Card starters. Correct call? Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (18:09) Cincinnati is in the postseason! We analyze the Reds as a postseason threat and how they match up against LA. (25:24) Houston missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016. Are we surprised the Astros crumbled? (28:03) We examine the Tigers-Guardians Wild Card matchup, including how impactful Tarik Skubal could be and Cleveland’s lowly ranked offense.  (37:20) Congrats to the Blue Jays for their first AL East title since 2015! (40:09) Cade Horton is OUT for the foreseeable future for the Cubs. Also, we reveal what San Diego and Chicago have going for them in this Wild Card series. (44:19) Lucas Giolito will not be on the Wild Card Roster for the Red Sox. (45:06) Is run differential stupid? Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cal or Judge? Hall of fame columnist Jayson Stark (The Athletic) has made his decision. He elaborates on some of his end-of-year award picks: AL MVP, NL & AL Cy Young, AL Manager of the Year and top 5 NL MVP candidates. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun welcome Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin, who accepts the 2025 MiLB Player of the Year award. Griffin discusses his offseason swing adjustments, eagerness to play multiple positions, and texts with Paul Skenes about the future of the Pirates. Hot Sheet airs live, Mondays at 3:30 ET, on the Baseball America YouTube channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Automatic Ball-Strike System for 2026 will allow teams to start with two challengeseach and can be used by the pitcher, the catcher, or the batter to challenge a call. Mayday! host and former Big League pitcher Trevor May sizes up the big rule change coming soon. Host: Trevor May Go to Superpower.com to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Howard hit a franchise-record 58 home runs for the Phillies in 2006, when he won the National League MVP Award. So, who is better to talk about Kyle Schwarber’s 50-homer season than The Big Piece? Howard joins The Phillies Show and also chimes in about Philadelphia’s chances to win a World Series this year, his funniest Chase Utley story and much, much more! 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.

Dodgers catcher Ben Rortvedt has had a whirlwind 2025 and he discusses his mindset after being DFA’d to now catching some of the best arms in the game. We also ask him about teammate Clayton Kershaw’s retirement announcement, plans for navigating the postseason, and how catching will change with the ABS challenge system.  Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Go to Superpower.com to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.