Foul Territory

The baseball is not traveling as far this season and MLB claims to be befuddled. Kratz conspiracy theory coming in hot.Then we hit the recent feature on Phillies ace Zack Wheeler not morphing into the modern baseball way and thriving.Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details.(15:59) Did Rafael Devers’ ego get in the way or did the Red Sox front office botch comms badly? Jonathan Papelbon details the Devers trade and when the schism started. Plus, Pap discusses what the Red Sox should do next. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Krat, Scott BraunBuy or sell your next car today at CarGurus.com and make sure your big deal is the best deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recent guest Hunter Goodman had FT magic! The Nats are in a RUT. (Top of show)(3:30) He’s back! Shohei returns to the mound with some HEAT! (15:14) The Roman Empire notched his first dinger.Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details.(16:42) Juan Soto works count/walks a lot.(19:06) Red Sox execs defended dumping Rafael Devers. Did Buster Posey land a steal of a deal? (31:21) Trevor May weighs in on how Devers will fit with SF.Buy or sell your next car today at CarGurus.com and make sure your big deal is the best deal.(34:00 Gage Wood dealt a no-hitter in the CWS with 19 punchouts!(36:36) The Yankees have Giancarlo Stanton back in the mix.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.(38:39) Ryan Pepiot had a day for the Rays.(40:23) Rookie Nick Kurtz was. Mr. Walk-off.Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunGet up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. One item per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as a discount on the first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How dangerous are the Giants now with the Devers addition? We re-rank the NL West.Then it’s the San Francisco Chronicle’s Susan Slusser jumping in to explain the Devers trade outlook for SF, including the new lineup and position possibilities.What about that return package for Boston and how is Buster Posey making headlines in his front office role?Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunBuy or sell your next car today at CarGurus.com and make sure your big deal is the best deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How are the Cardinals thriving after an offseason of inactivity? Skipper Oli Marmol mentions some key ingredients.How will the front office regime change impact Oli and what does he think of the opposing players that voted against him in The Athletic’s player poll?Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, and Scott BraunTry Huel with 15% OFF for New Customers today using code FOUL at https://huel.com/foul. Fuel your best performance with Huel today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is this the Mookie Betts dump deal ==all over again for Boston? FT resident GM Jim Bowden grades the Devers trade for both sides. Bowden dives into the timing, egos and a recent history of superstar flubs by their front office.Also, Bowden briefly touches on Shohei’s pitching return and why Roki Sasaki might not pitch again this year. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSchedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woah, a mid-June MONSTER trade! Let's dive deep into the Red Sox shipping Raffy Devers to the Giants (1:10)Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. One item per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as a discount on the first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.(15:43) MassLive Red Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo gives us more inside info on the Devers divorce with the Sox and how much it affects the organization.Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details.(33:40) The A’s reverse boycott game got Men in Black memory erased! (35:15) Nats manager Dave Martinez had a standout quote about the team's struggles.(37:02) When will Sho throw?! TONIGHT! But will this affect Ohtani's bat? Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.(43:47) Weekend recap time on a rough weekend for the Blue Jays, Royals, Guardians, and Cardinals. However, the Rangers and Reds soar.(45:36) After a lil altercation, there was some back and forth between Willson Contreras and the Brewers. (48:22) Quick takes! Andy Pages has been ridiculously good. Bad news in Phoenix as Justin Martinez needs TJ surgery. Will Arizona or Baltimore be buyers or sellers? Plus, the Braves flopped on Sunday against the Rockies. (54:09) MLB revealed the All-Star uniforms. Do they look good or nah?Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunBuy or sell your next car today at CarGurus.com and make sure your big deal is the best deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal breaks down yesterday’s massive deal: the Boston Red Sox trading infielder Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants. (Top of show)(11:34) Ken views the trade from the Giants lens. Where is Devers' best fit defensively and how will his bat play at Oracle Park?Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. One item per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as a discount on the first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.(18:04) Ken zooms out on the NL West race and discusses why Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is pitching tonight against the San Diego Padres.(22:31) Ken answers your Grillin’ Ken questions: if the Devers deal mirrors when the Sox dealt Nomar Garciaparra in 2004, and if Dave Martinez is on the Washington Nationals hot seat.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which manager is the most popular and which one talks too much? We hit the results of The Athletic’s MLB Player Poll and bring on Tyler Kepner joins to dissect the notable results.Other topics include organization reputations and the surprising lack of support for robo umpires.Try Huel with 15% OFF for New Customers today using code FOUL at https://huel.com/foul. Fuel your best performance with Huel today! Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, and Scott BraunGet 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rookie infielder Otto Kemp takes us through his call-up and first week in the Big Leagues and details the changes that got him there. He’s a unique story. Undrafted and a very unique birthdate/time.Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, and Scott BraunTry Huel with 15% OFF for New Customers today using code FOUL at https://huel.com/foul. Fuel your best performance with Huel today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The viral Athletics centerfielder joins the show to talk about his insane catches and why Statcast didn't love the wall climbing.(2:47) Legendary outfielder Torii Hunter surprise crashes the party!After Torii's visit, Clarke discusses the stats that DO love him and his very talented baseball cousins.Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.