Foul Territory

Jackson Merrill for Shohei Ohtani? FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal discusses the ways the Angels failed throughout the Shohei era, including a missed trade opportunity.Ken also gets to his story on Pete Alonso’s improved plate discipline and the Juan Soto Bowl in The Bronx.Hosts: Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott BraunGet up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at https://www.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.

Is this one of the hyped up Subway Series in a long time? NYDN Yankees beat writer Gary Phillips covers the monumental move by Juan Soto to change sides.Gary also characterizes the caliber of season for Aaron Judge and the reaction from his teammates.Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at https://PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details.Then it’s the Toddfather chiming in with his take on Pete Rose and the timing of the reinstatement decision.Hosts: Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott BraunGet up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at https://www.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.

Should Yanks fans be so pissed off at Juan Soto? (Top of show) The Mets big money man is back in The Bronx.(8:06) Jacob deGrom v. Hunter Brown was epic. Let's hit the Lone Star Series.(16:22) Kenta Meada signed with the Cubs. Can they fix him?Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.com(18:33) Shohei Ohtani keeps delivering on his bobblehead nights and we continue the debate over Dalton Rushing’s role with the Dodgers.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.Download the HOF app and enter code FOUL to get a 7-day free trial + 50% off your first month at hofbets.com(33:44) Rivalry Weekend! What stands out?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.(37:05) Ronald Acuña Jr. apologized for his critical tweet. Toddfather and Kratz were not fans of the reasoning.Hosts: Frazier, Kratz, 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.

Dodgers slugger Max Muncy dives into what the Dodgers say during hitting meetings and how they sort through the key analytics. Funky Muncy also gives his opinion on Pete Rose and tells us about his experience with an absurd heckler in Chicago.Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, 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.

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to the reinstatement of Pete Rose and its influence on Hall of Fame conversations. (Top of show)(6:41) Ken dives into the teams that are off to a shockingly hot start: Tigers, Padres, Cardinals, and Mariners.(11:44) The Baltimore Orioles are melting.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.(15:20) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including the Cardinals' shot at the postseason with their current roster, if it's time to hit the panic button on the Orioles, and whether "Shoeless" Joe Jackson deserves to be in the Hall of Fame.Download the HOF app on IOS or Android and enter code FOUL to get a 7-day free trial + 50% off your first month at hofbets.com(20:10) The hosts crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.Subscribe to Fair Territory to get these episodes sooner!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tigers are HOT as they sweep the Red Sox and secure the best record in MLB. (Top of show.) Also, was that Sox "pinball" catch the play of the year?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.(18:45) The Twins-Orioles series features two teams heading in opposite directions. What isn’t working for the O's and are they sellers at the trade deadline?(26:31) We slice up quarter-mark team grades.(32:52) Angels pitcher Ben Joyce is out for the rest of the season.Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.com(34:42) Trevor May rants on relievers getting no respect and our own former MLB catchers weigh in.(40:27) Barry Bonds v. Pete Rose debate here and then a Dalton Rushing debate about if he should really be in the Bigs with the Dodgers right now.Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott BraunDownload the HOF app and enter code FOUL to get a 7-day free trial + 50% off your first month at hofbets.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dodgers reporter Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic joins FT to cover the latest wave of injuries in LA, including troubling news about Roki Sasaki’s shoulder and velocity drop. Clayton Kershaw is set to make his season debut this weekend, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto is rising.Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.comThen we take a look at some early MLB observations, including A's rookie Jacob Wilson's unique gift, minor league parks shading the vibes and a strikeout riser and faller.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.Hosts: AJ, EK, SBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s the pulse in Cincinnati surrounding Pete Rose being reinstated?Reds writer for The Athletic C. Trent Rosecrans delivers his thoughts on the reactions in Ohio and he also gets us caught up on the Reds having undergoing a massive identity shift.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.Hosts: AJ, EK, SBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wait, we had a delay to debate a pitch clock violation? (top of show) We hit the case of the Pete Alonso potential bathroom break.(4:26) Why did commissioner Rob Manfred flip flop on his decision with Pete Rose? What does it mean for his Hall of Fame chances and how are people inside the game reacting?(20:06) Corey Kluber is back in baseball.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.(21:38) The people have spoken about Pete Rose.(24:05) Let's hit the magic resurgence of Javier Báez delivering a walk-off win for the Tigers.(33:35) The Padres returned the favor to the Angels.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.(36:20) The Mariners won a tight battle with the Yankees.(39:07) The injury bug bites again with another Mariners starter hitting the IL.(44:00) Congrats to Matt Carpenter on his retirement. Cardinals Hall of Famer?Hosts: AJ, SB, EKGet 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.

Paul Skenes is playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal shares his thoughts on the announcement and future with the Pittsburgh Pirates.Ken also covers the Rockies not living in reality, hot starts from the Mets pitching staff and highlights from the Cubs offense.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.Tigers broadcaster Daniella Bruce details Detroit’s rise to the top of the American League.What has led to the resurgent performances from Javier Báez, Casey Mize, and Spencer Torkelson? Did they even need Alex Bregman?What areas of the team could lead to some regression and where will the Tigers look to add at the trade deadline?Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.comHosts: AJ, SB, EKSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.