Foul Territory

We're live from Nation Kitchen & Bar at The Banks in Cincinnati! (top of show) Let's talk Opening Day overreactions and...underreactions? The Mets offense is still powerful despite a slow Opening Day. The Reds bullpen imploded in the ninth but was it bad pitching or poor decision-making by Terry Francona? The Diamondbacks looked shaky against the Cubs and the Angels fell flat against an awful White Sox roster.  Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FOUL! #trueclassicpod(11:23) MLB.TV took the biggest Opening Day L.(12:54) The Red Sox bullpen takes a little hit with the Liam Hendriks injury but they'll be OK, right?(13:40) Ump show coming in hot that might've cost the Pirates game 1. Should GM Ben Cherington be on the hot seat?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.(26:07) Wholesome quote in here from a Red Sox rookie.(28:15) The crew reacts to standout performances from Shohei Ohtani and Spencer Torkelson in an electric Dodgers-Tigers matchup. Braves fans are furious after their bullpen collapse—are they justified or overreacting? And Fernando Tatis Jr. explains why he’s ready to take his game to another level this season.We basically hit every game from Opening Day in this pod :)(49:48) A look at weekend matchups.Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Danny Graves, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Predictions rolling in from a big panel of FT hosts on division winners, Wild Cards and their World Series predictions. (2:38) Let us know who picked it best!A lil fun at the top with an AI look at the top MLB pitchers in 5 years. (top of show)(7:14) 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.(8:17) Scott drops his always funky season predictions and we get the world's most popular baseball simulation involved.(14:35) Predictions part 2 gets to the individual awards.(16:55) Visit Homage.com/FoulTerritory and use code FoulTerritory for 20% off for all first time Homage shoppers.(32:40) MLB Futures Bets for the season coming in hot! Many over/under win totals in here.Hosts: AJ, EK, SB, Toddfather, Danny GravesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Opening Day! Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the biggest storylines ahead of the 2025 season. The National League won't be a cakewalk for the Dodgers. Baseball's best teams reside in the "senior circuit." (Top of show) (2:45) The AL West feels up grabs between three teams. Plus, would a healthy Mike Trout be available at this year's trade deadline?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.(8:50) Juan Soto has more than 700 million reasons to smile - what does a successful first year in Queens look like? (12:37) Ken and Alanna also answer your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including Jordan Montgomery's situation, Padres possibility of trading Michael King, Opening Day's best pitching matchup, chances the Angels will be competitive and possible friction in the Red Sox clubhouse.(22:12) The hosts also crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FOUL! #trueclassicpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora announced Rafael Devers will be the full-time DH and Alex Bregman will play third. (Top of show)(5:28) Jazz Chisholm Jr. & Miguel Rojas BEEF continues.(8:08) 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.(11:24) ABS in Spring Training was a smash hit.(14:08) Joe Buck joins FT before calling Opening Day at Yankee stadium. (24:38) FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal swings by with top MLB storylines for 2025 and answers to q's like why didn't the Orioles or Angels lock up any of their young core?(38:34) Visit Homage.com/FoulTerritory and use code FoulTerritory for 20% off for all first time Homage shoppers.(39:34) New seg alert! Data Dish calculates some wild but true stats for Paul Skenes and Shohei Ohtani. Hosts: Todd Frazier, A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Danny Graves, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How will the Chicago Cubs bounce back from two real losses to the Dodgers in the Tokyo Series?North Side Territory host (and Athletic reporter) Patrick Mooney weighs in on the starting rotation, Matt Shaw’s rookie ride, bullpen depth and the rest of the division.Patrick also theorizes why the Cubs did not go all-in this offseason.Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FOUL! #trueclassicpodHosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal reports on recent contract extensions for catchers Cal Raleigh and Alejandro Kirk. With the Automated Strike Zone system coming soon, could these contracts lose value?Visit Homage.com/FoulTerritory and use code FoulTerritory for 20% off for all first time Homage shoppers.Cam Smith earned a spot on the Astros Opening Day roster but is Houston rushing its top prospect? A sad ending to Jordan Montgomery’s awful tenure with the Arizona Diamondbacks. What does the pitcher’s future look like after a second Tommy John surgery? Ken also gives exclusive updates on his recent story about the Minnesota Twins potential sale.The White Sox can’t be worse than last season’s historically bad performance...right? (14:27) The Red Sox trimmed down their amateur scouting department. Is it the right call?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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe tell us about his team's new cell phone policy. How strict is it, how has it changed team chemistry and will it actually made a difference on the field?Logan also breaks down what he’s learned from veteran additions this offseason, including the best piece of advice fellow catcher Travis d’Arnaud has given him so far. Plus, Logan shares his reactions to seeing teammate Zach Neto appearing as a bat boy during a spring game, calls out a breakout pitcher candidate and explains how Mike Trout just does not lose.Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FOUL! #trueclassicpodMariners first baseman/DH Rowdy Tellez put up big numbers in Spring Training, but what was his mindset coming into camp while fighting for a roster spot? He shares the nerve-wracking experience of waiting until after the Super Bowl to sign a deal—and the hilarious story of getting pulled over while agreeing to his contract.Seattle’s offense has struggled in recent years, but Rowdy explains why he’s confident in the Mariners’ bats this season. Plus, he reveals the best piece of advice he’s received from Hall of Famer Edgar Martínez—one that immediately led to a double and a homer in a game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're on the field at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati on Opening Day Eve! (top of show) We start with the Mariners locking up their young superstar catcher Cal Raleigh.(9:09) Astros top prospect Cam Smith has made the Opening Day roster less than a year after being drafted. Is he ready for the challenge and did the Astros already win the Kyle Tucker trade?Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FOUL! #trueclassicpod(16:16) Big moves in Texas: The Rangers send World Series star Evan Carter to Triple-A. What does he need to do to get back on track?(19:55) The Red Sox officially name Aroldis Chapman as their closer, while the Angels make a flurry of moves, including releasing a former number one overall pick.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.(25:45) The Angels cut a former 1st overall pick and are back to their usual ways of calling up players at hyperspeed.(30:18) Jordan Montgomery’s tough tenure in Arizona gets worse—the lefty is set for Tommy John surgery. (39:05) Good news in Pittsburgh as Pirates pitcher Jared Jones avoids surgery on his throwing elbow.(48:05) Cheers to Nationals broadcaster Bob Carpenter, who announced that this will be his final season calling games.Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Danny Graves, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2-time All-Star pitcher Andrew Miller pulls back the curtain on his role with the MLB Players Association and what’s brewing ahead of the next CBA negotiations. How does he work with players and the league to shape the future of the game?Miller breaks down how the union operates and what still needs to change. With news that owners will fight hard for a salary cap and their willingness for a potential lockout, Miller explains what a cap would really do to baseball—and why owners pushing for it has nothing to do with competitive balance.Finally, Miller takes aim at the real problem in baseball and it's not the big spenders like the Dodgers.Hosts: AJ, EK, SBNutrafol 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there a timetable or plan for Ohtani’s return to the mound? We ask ESPN Insider Jeff Passan, who starts by discussing what he learned while visiting team camps. Team covered include the Rangers, A’s, Dodgers and Diamondbacks.How hard will owners push for a salary cap during the next collective bargaining agreement negotiations?Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/FOUL! #trueclassicpodJeff also breaks down the pair of Major League teams playing in minor league stadiums all year.(26:56) After Jeff, we list our MLB Power Rankings from 1 through 10. Fire away with critiques!Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunNutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to https://Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FOUL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.