Foul Territory

Ryan Helsley to the Phillies? Luis Robert Jr. to the Rangers? Nolan Arenado to the Tigers? Former MLB GM Jim Bowden drops his hopeful trades for the month of May. Plus, is it time for the Baltimore Orioles to move on from Brandon Hyde OR Mike Elias? Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott BraunGo to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal breaks down the status of Dodgers sluggers Mookie Betts and Andy Pages. Ken also shares his thoughts on the Rangers’ surprising hire of Bret Boone as hitting coach, Chandler Simpson shining with the Rays, and the continued struggles of Carlos Correa and the Twins. Plus, early trade deadline talk and the dumb decision to hold the draft at the All-Star break.Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.com(24:31) Trevor May explains his perspective on the wild shrinking strike zone evaluation story that MLB hid from everyone.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.Hosts: Trevor May, AJ, EK, SBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trevor May joins the party today! We start with Braves righty AJ Smith-Shawver flirting with a no-hitter (top of show) and how much of an X-factor he can be for Atlanta.(8:11) Ronald Acuña Jr. takes another step forward in his rehab process.Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.com(14:54) The Rangers hired Bret Boone to be their new hitting coach.(17:32) The Cubs lost Shota Imanaga to the IL for a bit. How long and how hurtful will it be?(21:57) Yordan Alvarez is hurt. Will the Astros be OK?(24:07) Teoscar Hernández is hurt too.Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life!(25:21) Congrats to Trevor smashing 100K subs!(28:28) Devin Williams and the Yankees bullpen imploded and the Padres swiped a win. What's next in the Bronx?(36:12) Jeremiah Estrada is bringing that filth for SD.Hosts: AJ, Kratz, Trevor May, Scott BraunBuy or sell your next car today at CarGurus.com and make sure your big deal is the best deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cardinals outfielder Victor Scott II joins Katie Woo on Cardinal Territory after a big series against the New York Mets. Victor talks about the differences between season one and season two so far, the importance of establishing a routine, how he has sped up his development process and the dynamic between his fellow outfielders.Cardinal Territory is the official St. Louis Cardinals podcast of the Foul Territory Network.Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life!Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Rangers shakeup: Jake Burger demoted, OC Donnie Ecker and Leody Taveras out (Top of Show).(3:27) Triston Casas' season is over and the Red Sox need to pivot at first base.(6:47) Ken thinks the Tigers, the AL's hottest team, can sustain their excellence for the long haul.(10:00) Ken has a new favorite player! Chandler Simpson brings a dynamic element to the Rays lineup nobody else can match.(18:27) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if Aaron Judge can hit .400, if the Royals are contenders and what does Ken think is the meaning of life?Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What should expectations be for Ronald Acuña Jr. when he's back? Braves reporter Grant McAuley checks in with thoughts on the looming lineup boost and a state of the pitching staff.Then it's our Ump Show segment recapping viral moments in the world of umpires, including a smoking HOT mic that brought a wholesome respect to the job.Buy or sell your next car today at CarGurus.com and make sure your big deal is the best deal.Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One team is soaring with an attendance spike above the rest this season. (top of show) We hit the latest report from MLB.(3:19) The Rangers made more player moves and fired their Offensive Coordinator to try and wake up the bats.Buy or sell your next car today at CarGurus.com and make sure your big deal is the best deal.(15:34) MassLive.com's Chris Cotillo joins us to discuss the season-ending surgery for Red Sox first baseman Tristan Casas and who might replace him. Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life!(36:02) Angels manager Ron Washington is done with team meetings for now.(38:23) The Blue Jays signed two newbie arms to the roster. Where do they stand in the AL East?(49:43) How will Hyeseong Kim fit with this Dodgers club now on the Big League roster?(55:00) Lance McCullers is finally back for the Astros and Ross Stripling retired.Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott BraunUse code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Managing travel for a global baseball powerhouse ain't easy. Scott Akasaki tells us about his longtime job planning the itinerary for the Dodgers, including their historic two-plane approach.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.Hosts: Kratz, Toddfather, BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a can't-miss conversation with Torii Hunter and if you read these write-ups that I do, you know I don't say this often. AJ knows former teammate Torii Hunter well and he brings out some fascinating stories from their playing days.Also, Torii dives into his potential manager role interest.Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.comBTW, this is Scott. I do these lil write-ups :)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, Britt GhiroliSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's great that MLB is working on strike zone accuracy with umpires but umm...why didn't they tell anyone about the massive evaluation changes that affect calls? FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal tells us how he broke the story with his colleagues at The Athletic.Then we hit the Jake Burger demotion as part of the story of the sputtering Rangers offense and check on the Dodgers and Braves.Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FOUL.Hosts: Toddfather, Kratz, BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.