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Baseball the way it should be covered and exclusive interviews with MLB studs #FTLive hosted by AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Cameron Maybin, Trevor May, Jason Kipnis, Jonathan Papelbon, Scott Braun, insider Ken Rosenthal and PTBNL. The world is our clubhouse.
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Apr 8, 2025 • 22min
Rockies checkup w/Kelsey Wingert-Linch: Dollander’s call, Veen time, Fans booing Kris Bryant
The Rockies are amping up the youth movement early in the season with call-ups of top pitching prospect Chase Dollander and hyped outfielder Zac Veen. Rockies broadcaster Kelsey Wingert-Linch drops info on these two, including a hilarious story about Dollander finding out the news.Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $3 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with Harry’s.What's up with Kris Bryant these days and should the Rox be doing something different to spark their ballclub out of the doldrums?Hosts: AJ, EK, SBSchedule 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 8, 2025 • 45min
Gavin Sheets Joins Friar Territory: Padres Hot Start, What's Behind His Career Turnaround?
The Padres are 8-2 after a thrilling comeback win over the Cubs to cap their first road series of the season. Mike Cameron and Kyle Glaser break down what's gone right for the Padres so far and are joined by Gavin Sheets, who discusses his strong connection with Padres hitting coach Victor Rodriguez, the biggest differences between playing for the White Sox compared to the Padres, and how Padres fans are already picking up his tab after his hot start to the season.Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $3 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with Harry’s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 8, 2025 • 31min
Juiced baseballs or nah? Hannah Keyser joins for extensions debate
Are the baseball juiced in 2025? AJ and Kratz weigh in.(6:35) Then it's The Bandwagon writer Hannah Keyser to chime in on the baseballs and guide us through the flurry of recent contract extensions.Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $3 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with Harry’s.(27:39) New Reds manager Terry Francona had a classic line about his team's recent putrid offensive run.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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 7, 2025 • 54min
Phillies slay Dodgers, $500mil Vlad, Pirates opener mess, Giants & Rangers soaring
Sportsnet's Shi Davidi joins us to hit the Vladdy Jr. $500mil extension news. (4:49) Who won the negotiations and could this lead to Bo Bichette signing next? (Top of show)(7:45) 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.(25:08) The Phillies said no excuses and then took down the Dodgers. Also, an update on Blake Snell hitting the shelf and Ohtani's pitching rehab.(33:28) 5 walkoffs yesterday!(34:48) We have a hot mess alert in Pittsburgh with the angry chants at the home opener and a huge marketing snafu.(43:29) How good can the Giants be and is the Buster Posey factor already kicking in?(48:31) The Rangers are soaring right now too.Hosts: AJ, EK, SBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 7, 2025 • 24min
FairT: Vlad Guerrero Jr. gets PAID, HOT Giants, Skenes deal exercise
Ken Rosenthal breaks down last night's megadeal for Vlad Guerrero Jr. and where it ranks historically. (Top of Show)(5:38) The Phillies took 2 of 3 from the Dodgers over the weekend - is it too early to say NLCS preview?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.(8:14) Vibes around the Giants are high with their 8-1 start.(10:27) Inside Dish reflects on Juan Soto's strong bond with his minor league host family.(16:53) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including what's wrong with the Reds, how the Red Sox should manage their outfielder abundance and what would a "hypothetical" Paul Skenes Pirates extension look like?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.

Apr 7, 2025 • 27min
Phillies owner John Middleton joins TPS: Big market behemoths, Keeping free agents, Baseball legacy
Phillies Managing Partner & CEO John Middleton joins Todd Zolecki, Ruben Amaro Jr. and Jim Salisbury on a live edition of The Phillies Show at Citizens Bank Park.(5:15) Middleton shares an awesome Roy Halladay story relating to this year's Phillies. He also dishes on the hunger this year's squad has following recent heartbreaks in October.(11:43) Middleton speaks on his legacy leading the Phillies being defined by on-field success, and that ownership supports Dave Dombrowski's mission to bring a title to Philly.(19:13) Middleton details the conversation with Bryce Harper when negotiating his mega deal and the challenge competing with deep-pocketed owners in New York and LA.Visit Homage.com/FoulTerritory and use code FoulTerritory for 20% off for all first time Homage shoppers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 6, 2025 • 16min
Nick Goody’s Yankees changeup debate story, Guardians status
Former Big League pitcher Nick Goody tells us about his early look at the Cleveland Guardians and we ask him which young players on the club should be considered for extensions.Goody shares a hilarious story about the Yankees kinda talking him into throwing a changeup.Nick also has unique thoughts on the torpedo bats.Hosts: Scott Braun, Todd Frazier, Erik KratzWATCH FT on YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 6, 2025 • 15min
Curt Hogg on Brewers start, Chourio's growth, Freddy P value
Is there a chance the Brewers trade Freddy Peralta this year? We have a number of q's for Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Curt Hogg about the 2025 club in Milwaukee. What is their top concern and how did they get back on track after that rough opening weekend in the Bronx?Follow the FT Network of shows: baseball the way it should be covered.Hosts: Scott Braun, Todd Frazier, Erik KratzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 5, 2025 • 22min
Sacramento A's transition talk
Sacramento Bee senior reporter Chris Biderman discusses how the Athletics’ transition to Sacramento is unfolding with a lukewarm fan response.On the field, the A’s opened with three blowout losses to the Cubs. With summer approaching, will the offense take off, or is this team simply not ready to take another step in the right direction?Got merch? FoulTerritoryShop.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 5, 2025 • 21min
Ken Rosenthal's Inside Scoop: Extension szn, Cubs finances, Juan Soto’s host fam, LA/SD dominance
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal shares more info on his recent story covering Juan Soto's host family from the minor leagues.Ken chats about fast starts for the Dodgers and Padres. How worried is he about Atlanta's slow start?Are some players signing extensions too early?Is Aaron Judge under-appreciated? Why are the Cubs not spending commensurate to their revenue?Hosts: Scott Braun, Todd Frazier, Erik KratzVisit Homage.com/FoulTerritory and use code FoulTerritory for 20% off for all first time Homage shoppers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.