Foul Territory

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.

(02:20) Are there any real playoff races left? It looked like no but now the AL is getting interesting. (09:11) Who wins the AL East? The Yankees and Red Sox have made it close but do they have enough to overtake the Blue Jays? (24:00) The Phillies picked up Walker Buehler. Can Buehler do enough to warrant a postseason roster spot? Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (26:48) The Rangers have made things interesting in the AL West and Wild Card. The Royals have a shot too. Let's look at schedules. (37:00) Ha-Seong Kim went to the Braves via waivers. Is he the SS of the future for Atlanta? (42:04) With Shelby Miller out and struggles as a starter for Jacob Misiorowski, the Brewers may move the rookie to the pen. Imagine facing that stuff in the later innings. Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FOUL! #trueclassicpod (44:44) Taylor Ward was nearly taken out by the out-of-town metal scoreboard in Houston. Jo Adell wasn't happy about it, but will the Astros do anything to make it safer? Should they? (49:33) Aroldis Chapman is having one of the best seasons of his career. Maybe the best. He just got an extension because of it so he'll stick around in Boston. Hosts: AJ, SB, EKSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth joins Friar Territory for an exclusive interview with Kyle Glaser and Heath Bell. He discusses the Padres-Dodgers battle for the NL West, why Manny Machado is misunderstood as a leader, if he misses playing both ways and how good of a pitcher he thinks he could've been. SUBSCRIBE to the Friar Territory podcast!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hall of Famer Greg Maddux talks retirement life, why Tony Gwynn was his toughest target, how his fundamental upbringing influenced his baseball success and how he helps his brother coach the Rangers pitching staff. Hosts: Todd Frazier, 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.

Former Big League starting pitcher Russ Ortiz remembers the 2002 World Series and Dusty Baker giving him the ball from Game 6. He also shares Barry Bonds' stories, including a bat rack brawl and the dynamic between Bonds and Jeff Kent. For 20% off your first purchase, head to FairHarborClothing.com/FOUL and use code FOUL Then Cody Ross joins FT and picks his top rivalries in baseball right now. We sneak in a lil realignment convo and shade teams that are scared of trading at the deadline. Earn points on rent and around your neighborhood, wherever you call home, by going to joinbilt.com/FOUL. Hosts: AJ, EK, SBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Orioles suddenly have one of the best starting pitchers in baseball and he joins FT to tell us about how he found success again. Trevor Rogers covers overcoming struggles and excelling on a losing team. What must change for the Orioles in 2026? Hosts: Todd Frazier, 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.

Longtime MLB catcher Brian McCann shares how Cal Raleigh has impressed him this year. Should McCann, or catchers in general, get more love in Hall of Fame voting? B-Mac also talks about the lost season for the Braves season, the death of the shift and why he thinks elite catchers should be catching more games. 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.

What makes an MVP candidate and could there be any Judge/Ohtani fatigue looming? FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal talks about key factors in the voting process. Ken covers big prospect promotions for the Red Sox and Mets, including the impact it might make in October. Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun For 20% off your first purchase, head to FairHarborClothing.com/FOUL and use code FOULSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.