Foul Territory

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.

Astros smasher Yordan Alvarez is finally back after his 100-game stint on the IL. (3:20) (11:26) Clayton Kershaw is ready for the postseason. Will he start? (13:07) The Rangers lost Nathan Eovaldi most likely for the rest of the season. Season over? (22:49) Willson Contreras gets a 6-day suspension. Enough? For 20% off your first purchase, head to FairHarborClothing.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (24:29) Busy day on the waiver wire as veterans like Carlos Santana find themselves without a home. (27:00) The Phillies have a Citi Field problem. The Mets keep the youth movement flowing with prospect Johan Tong getting the call. (42:00) White Sox rookie Colson Montgomery is sizzling. (43:19) Joe Buck calls out lowly attendance in St. Louis. Earn points on rent and around your neighborhood, wherever you call home, by going to joinbilt.com/FOUL. (46:09) What is the biggest problem for each contending team? (59:34) Lucas Giolito has a major milestone approaching that will land him MUCH more $$$. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, 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.

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal explores several Padres-Dodgers storylines: Laureano and O’Hearn’s contrasting deadline decisions, AJ Preller’s motivations and tactics, and which team values the rivalry more. Ken also discusses Zack Wheeler’s injury impact on the Phillies, recounts the perils of in-game tweeting and how Novak Djokovic was saved from a baseball! For 20% off your first purchase, head to FairHarborClothing.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (20:08) Whit Merrifield then joins to give his thoughts on the Blue Jays' chances and touch on Wheeler lost for the rest of the season for the Phillies. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL Hosts: AJ, SB, EKSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former two-time MLB All-Star Tyler Clippard reveals the reason he used to lick his hand when pitching, and his key to longevity in the big leagues. He also answers whether he used spider tack, how to get more starters in the World Baseball Classic, and how he played minor league ball to get one last call up to the Bigs. Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, 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.

Shoutout to Vinnie Pasquantino for racking up AL player of the week. Dude is on fire. (02:38) Willson Contreras LOST his cool, tossing his bat towards the umpire! We review the ejection and predict how many games Contreras will miss. (11:43) Sending lots of love to Ron Washington after he had quadruple bypass surgery. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (13:17) Royce Lewis made some comments this weekend after lengthy struggles. We analyze his unusual phrasing and situation in Minnesota. (26:25) Mookie Betts shuts down a rumor surrounding him and a certain position. (31:15) The average four-seam fastball velocity numbers have reached a milestone. Earn points on rent and around your neighborhood, wherever you call home, by going to joinbilt.com/FOUL. (33:01) The Mets smashed the Phillies last night. Is this the end of the road for Jordan Romano with the Phillies? We also get into the outfield microphone complaint from Alec Bohm. (44:58) The 2026 regular season key dates are out! But one of them is quite peculiar. (46:35) Cal Raleigh hit the 50 mark! Can he top Aaron Judge or Ken Griffey Jr.’s single-season numbers? What is Raleigh’s value in the game? Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, 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.