Foul Territory

Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss how the Milwaukee Brewers are succeeding on their current 12-game winning streak. (Top of show) (4:37) The San Diego Padres have overtaken the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (9:27) Where do the Houston Astros turn now without closer Josh Hader? (12:54) The hosts take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including if the Brewers are peaking too early and how the Mets fizzled in the Mason Miller trade talks. Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! (20:23) Ken and Alanna crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week. (25:30) The hosts also weigh what Pete Alonso means to the New York Mets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What caused the Dodgers to collapse and lose the NL West lead? ESPN baseball reporter Alden Gonzalez reveals what LA’s biggest hole is and why they didn’t address it at the trade deadline. He also discusses whether the Dodgers’ injury problem is that bad and if LA’s philosophy with starters is hurting them. Go to https://surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! (15:42) The A’s might push for more day games in 2026. We debate whether Sacramento should do this or not. Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free 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. Hosts: SB, EK, AJSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shoutout to a group of radio trolls at the top of the show. And then let's talk BALL. (4:52) The Mets COLLAPSED and the Phillies helped the Reds creep closer in the NL Wild Card race. WTF is happening? Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to https://ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (14:31) We answer a fan question about evaluating Juan Soto. (16:16) AJ hangs out with the GOAT. Go to https://surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! (18:56) Umpire CB Bucknor had 7 missed calls in the 1st inning last night! Many broadcasters had comments about the zone and so do we. How could ABS affect games like this? Do umps get eye checks? Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free 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. (36:02) The Cubs are calling up Owen Caissie and Baseball America's JJ Cooper delivers a scouting report. Where will he play? (38:33) The Brewers win 12 straight and George Webb gets to give away free burgers.  (43:30) Trivia time: What was the starting lineup for the Padres the last time they had sole possession of the NL West? Hosts: AJ, SB, EKSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We ask ESPN's Tim Kurkjian about the news of the Twins owner holding his team tight and what the actual definition of a successful franchise is. Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! The Little League Classic is approaching, so Tim dives into his favorite Little League World Series memories over the years and previews the upcoming Mariners-Mets matchup. Tim also gives his perspective on what the New York teams are going to be able to do in the postseason. Hosts: AJ, EK, SB Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free 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.

Mariners TV Analyst and former Big League pitcher Ryan Rowland-Smith breaks down what made the Mariners front office willing to be aggressive at the trade deadline and how this M's team is different. We also discuss the potency of the lineup and Julio Rodriguez having another second-half surge. Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Hosts: SB, AJ, EKSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Twins are NOT for sale?! We discuss why the Pohlad family took the team off the market, and where Twins fans can go from here. (2:00) (18:44) The Mariners have made a big leap after getting better at the Trade Deadline. Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free 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. (20:19) The Red Sox smacked the Astros and Roman Anthony made Alex Cora eat his decision to pinch hit for him earlier in the season. (22:54) The NL West is tied. Will the Dodgers hold on, or will the Padres surge to the division title? Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! (27:11) The white-hot Brewers mashed against Paul Skenes. Everything is going right for the Brew Crew. (28:53) The Astros placed Josh Hader on the IL.  Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (32:36) Pete Alonso is the Mets HR king on a night where the offense finally clicked. Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FT Resident GM Jim Bowden talks up the organizational W for the baby TV market team in Milwaukee and answers how the Brewers can prevent an early playoff exit. He also covers the struggling big market teams like the Mets, Yankees & Dodgers. Who is to blame for the Yanks' issues? Is a Wild Card series the worst-case scenario for the Dodgers? How far can the Mets go in the playoffs? Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rangers slugger Rowdy Tellez is in trash talk prime form after his clutch home run in a big comeback W. He then tells a story about an ill-fated radio interview and discusses whether some shows are trying too hard for viral moments. Rowdy also talks about how often he looks at the scoreboard and changes his uniform during games, sparking a tale about the heat at the old ballpark in Arlington. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kratz is back! We briefly discuss Mets and Yanks postseason chances at the top. (6:33) The Astros held off Boston's rally in a crucial series. We discuss the main storylines: Correa and Bregman back in Houston, Cristian Javier's return from Tommy John surgery and an off night for Garrett Crochet.  Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free 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. (15:01) That Yankees record against the Twins in the past 20 years is BEYOND dominant! (16:52) Shohei Ohtani and his rep are getting sued by real estate people. Why is Shohei involved in a deal like this? Is he being taken advantage of... again? Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! (31:20) The Rangers, hunting for a playoff spot, had a huge walk-off win against the D'backs + Nathan Eovaldi is having the best year of his career. Among other pitchers, Taijuan Walker has improved drastically for the Phillies. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (41:21) We answer the big questions for the rest of the season: How much HR history will Cal Raleigh create? Will the Rockies catch the 2024 White Sox for most losses? Will the Padres catch the Dodgers in the NL West? (48:35) Paul Skenes & Freddy Peralta face off as Pittsburgh tries to stop Milwaukee's winning streak. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal takes us inside his mind during outings and we ask about his little back-and-forth with an ump in his last start. He also answers how closely he follows Paul Skenes and whether Babe Ruth could get a hit off him. Plus, Tarik dives into how teams are finding pitch tips and calls out the one part of sign-stealing that shouldn't be happening.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. (25:25) What contenders have the toughest strength of schedule? We look at The Athletic's evaluation of team itineraries.Hosts: Cameron Maybin, AJ Pierzynski, Scott BraunGo to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.