Foul Territory

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal goes through all of the weekend chaos. He also answers whether home field advantage and byes are critical for a title run. Additionally, Ken discusses some teams that could undergo manager and front office changes this offseason, including the Pirates situation and whether postseason performances will impact manager firings. After Ken, we cover the scariest lineups entering the postseason mix. Go to Superpower.com to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide during their Red-Hot Sale Event and use Promo Code FOUL at checkout for an extra $35 off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cardinal Territory host Katie Woo is joined by St. Louis Cardinals Assistant General Manager Rob Cerfolio for a discussion on the organization's player development system and what changes fans can expect to see under soon-to-be President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom. 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.

It’s the last weekend of the regular season! Also, congrats to Charlie Morton on retiring after this season. (top of show) We cover his upcoming final outing in ATL. (3:22) What is going on with Toddfather’s Reds? We also preview other teams and important series in the NL Wild Card bonanza. Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide during their Red-Hot Sale Event and use Promo Code FOUL at checkout for an extra $35 off. (15:21) The Orioles rookies dressed up as MINIONS last night?! (17:52) José Berríos is now on the IL with elbow trouble. Go to Superpower.com to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod (19:37) It’s time for the AL East report. The Blue Jays and Yankees are battling and Trevor Story is making errors at the wrong time.  (27:23) The Tigers finally won a game, but the AL Wildcard is still in some jeopardy.  For 20% off your first purchase, head to FairHarborClothing.com/FOUL20 and use code FOUL20 (30:03) The A’s scoreboard has issues. (31:40) Netflix will have the season opener next year. We like the standalone game option. (33:36) There are a lot of options for amazing weekend baseball. What matchups are worth watching? (38:21) Cheers to Nats broadcaster Bob Carpenter on retirement!  Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo unpack where we’re at in both the AL and NL Playoff pictures ahead of the final regular season weekend. (Top of show) Get ready for brain freeze! Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide during their Red-Hot Sale Event and use Promo Code FOUL at checkout for an extra $35 off. (13:27) The hosts take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including if Co-MVP is a possibility in the AL, Phillies rotation options, if the Dodgers can repeat and baseball's best playoff homefield advantage. (22:12) Ken and Alanna crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week. Go to Superpower.com to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod (25:51) Paul Skenes is clearly baseball's best pitcher right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FT Resident GM Jim Bowden gets into a couple pitching decisions: why the D'backs pushed back Zac Gallen and what the Tigers should do with Tarik Skubal on Sunday. He also explores the Dodgers' makeshift bullpen, how the last NL Wild Card is sloppy and the AL MVP debate. Go to Superpower.com to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod (19:49) How would you rank the postseason teams in terms of pitching staffs? We break down the rankings from The Athletic. Hosts: Scott Braun, AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz 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.

Mike Shildt joined FT and revealed his secret to never having a losing season as a manager. He also had some high praise for A.J. Preller, and how it is to work with him. Shildt talked about Fernando Tatis Jr.'s illness, Ramon Laureano's injury and how the Padres will balance their rotation with a strong bullpen in the playoffs. Go to Superpower.com to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod Hosts: Scott Braun, AJ Pierzynski, Erik KratzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have the last two days been the most fun of the season? (Top of show) (1:40) The Mariners clinched their first AL West title since 2001 as Cal Raleigh reaches 60 home runs. Is the AL MVP race over? For 20% off your first purchase, head to FairHarborClothing.com/FOUL20 and use code FOUL20 (14:55) Kyle Schwarber has the most home runs as a lefty vs. lefties. He's really good. (16:23) The Dodgers are remaking their bullpen on the fly. Can Kershaw and Roki Sasaki really be counted on? Go to Superpower.com to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod (19:10) Does anybody want the final NL Wild Card spot? Mets' got knocked around, Reds can't score and the DBacks are making an interesting decision with Zac Gallen. Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide during their Red-Hot Sale Event and use Promo Code FOUL at checkout for an extra $35 off. (28:42) Are the Rockies the worst team ever? They won't have as many losses as the 2024 White Sox but they have the worst run differential ever. (30:15) The Blue Jays appear to be freaking out and costing themselves the division. What's wrong in Toronto? (33:00) Even though AJ counted them out, the Guardians now control their destiny in the AL Central. How did they do it? (36:59) Another thing happened for the first time since 2001 -- four players have at least 50 homers. Raleigh, Schwarber, Ohtani and Judge are a formidable foursome. Hosts: Scott Braun, AJ Pierzynski, Erik KratzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LA Times columnist Dylan Hernández reacts to Tanner Scott’s implosions and whether his usage wore down what should've been a promising signing. He also considers how LA will stack their bullpen this postseason and how to best align the rotation. Go to Superpower.com to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Blue Jays cutting Alek Manoah and questions why George Springer's foul ball heard around Canada isn't reviewable. He also talks about the ABS challenge system officially coming in 2026 and whether Seattle can make a deep postseason run. Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide during their Red-Hot Sale Event and use Promo Code FOUL at checkout for an extra $35 off. (18:02) Is the AL Central a Cleveland comeback or Detroit collapse? The Athletic’s Zack Meisel describes Cleveland's recent pitching prowess. Hear an update on David Fry following a scary scene Tuesday. Zack also answers if Stephen Vogt wins manager of the year again in '25. Go to Superpower.com to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a fun night of baseball last night, and there are five more to come! (Top of Show) (1:31) The Guardians beat Tarik Skubal and the Tigers thanks to some small ball. Also, keep David Fry in your thoughts.  For 20% off your first purchase, head to FairHarborClothing.com/FOUL20 and use code FOUL20 (17:53) The Yankees clinched the postseason thanks to a crazy walk-off against the White Sox.  (20:34) The Blue Jays DFA’d Alek Manoah. Could another team fix him?  Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide during their Red-Hot Sale Event and use Promo Code FOUL at checkout for an extra $35 off. (22:00) The Mets are back in control of their own destiny! We review the wild Cubs/Mets game, Cade Horton’s status, and possible pitchers for both teams for the remainder of the series.  (29:24) The Reds were lifeless last night, and so was the ballpark. Go to Superpower.com to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod (31:05) Bruce Bochy called out his team last night after getting eliminated from the playoffs.  (34:51)The Mariners clinched the playoffs last night and can clinch the division tonight for the first time since 2001! Plus, the Astros aren’t helping themselves trying to get to the playoffs.  (40:48) The Red Sox beat the Blue Jays to keep pace, but Roman Anthony's recovery is slow. (46:29) Cal Raleigh is fired up for clinching the playoff spot. (48:07) BREAKING! The Nationals are finalizing a deal with Paul Toboni to be their new Head of Baseball Operations. Props to the Nats for interviewing numerous candidates. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (56:45) Logan Webb voiced his frustration after the Giants missed the playoffs. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.