Foul Territory

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.

Toddfather and Kratz educate us on Little Leaguers using Big League tech, which could be why the scoring is down. 05:11) 4 SchwarBOMBS kick up the MVP debate and what free agency will look like for Philly's big masher. 15:11) Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez now has two hand issues to battle through. (16:57) Breaking News during FT: The Red Sox release Walker Buehler. Who will pick him up and can he find it again like he did last October? Earn points on rent and around your neighborhood, wherever you call home, by going to joinbilt.com/FOUL. (29:21) The Pirates placed IKF on outright waivers. Sketchy Bucs move? (31:08) An incredible MLB debut story to cover and then we hit the quotes from Mets reliever Ryan Helsley about tipping pitches. (38:01) The Victor Robles suspension was reduced to 7 games. Fair? For 20% off your first purchase, head to FairHarborClothing.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (39:36) Trent Grisham has been a beast for the Yankees. Toddfather tells us what he's seeing. (41:58) Jazz quotes lead to a discussion about the AL East and if the Yankees or Red Sox can catch Toronto. (52:10) The Micah Parsons trade leads to potential comps in baseball. (54:51) The Bengals would fit right in with some of the penny-pinching owners in baseball. 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.

Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo unpack the New York Mets sweeping the Philadelphia Phillies at home. (Top of Show) (2:58) If the season ended today, the Los Angeles Dodgers would get the NL's second bye.  Earn points on rent and around your neighborhood, wherever you call home, by going to https://joinbilt.com/FOUL. (7:01) The Milwaukee Brewers shuffle their pitching staff.  Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to https://ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (13:15) The hosts take your live Grillin' Ken questions, including if the Red Sox will call up Payton Tolle, if the Mets need a new rotation in '26, and if John Mozeliak could end up in Colorado. (21:47) Ken and Alanna also crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week. (26:27) How close are the Kansas City Royals in the AL Wild Card picture?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time World Series champion Joe Carter joins FT and immediately recites the call from his WS walk-off home run. He also recalls stories about fans telling him where they were during that moment. Carter discusses the 2025 Blue Jays, says he prefers the 1992 celebration, and reminds Drake that he owes him money. 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 Mets swept the Phillies and might be back in this NL East race again. (2:50) Are they better than Philly? (12:52) Jameson Taillon is heading back to the Injured List. (14:21) Shohei Ohtani was nasty on the mound with some added arsenal options. (28:09) MLB wants the Bananas involved in All-Star festivities. Their logistics excuse is silly. (29:18) Cora on Anthony (31:18) The Brewers lost Trevor Megill but for how long? (33:47) The Yankees crushed the Nats and one inning took FOREVER. (38:18) How do the Tigers keep up the intensity without a division race? Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL Earn points on rent and around your neighborhood, wherever you call home, by going to joinbilt.com/FOUL. For 20% off your first purchase, head to FairHarborClothing.com/FOUL and use code FOUL Hosts: AJ, EK, SBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2004 champ Kevin Millar joins FT and backs up why he thinks the Red Sox can win it all this year. He also goes in-depth on the Rafael Devers deal aftermath and why he was all-in with the decision. Millar praises Roman Anthony, and explains why he made the right move to grab that early extension money on the table. For 20% off your first purchase, head to FairHarborClothing.com/FOUL and use code FOULSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former AL MVP Josh Donaldson recalls a story about teasing Billy Beane over contract extension talks in Oakland. The former Blue Jay praises Toronto fans in October and what that experience was like. He also teases AJ and Kratz about his elite pop times, and breaks down that decision to play third base over catcher. Finally, he talks about playing in Oakland/Sacramento, as well as the difficulties of playing in New York. Earn points on rent and around your neighborhood, wherever you call home, by going to joinbilt.com/FOUL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.