Foul Territory

Welcome Roki Sasaki to the Bigs! We start out with thoughts on his nervous debut but nasty stuff. FT also debates the Cubs’ lineup decisions with rookie Matt Shaw and vet Dansby Swanson.Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code FOUL to get 50% off your first order.(7:59) Craig Kimbrel is back with the Braves—can Atlanta help him rediscover his peak form?(10:18) What does the Patrick Corbin signing mean for the Rangers?(12:26) Big L to start the year our game picks :((14:35) Orioles prospect Coby Mayo expressed frustration over being sent to Triple-A—does he have a point?Visit MINTMOBILE.com/Territory to shop premium wireless plans starting at 15 bucks a month.(24:13) Jared Jones has elbow concerns. Should the Pirates be pressing the panic button already?(25:31) Lance McCullers Jr. returned to a Big League mound for the first time since 2022. Will he be a sneaky X-factor for the Astros?(26:30) Everyone can now shake Shohei Ohtani's hand!Hosts: Kratz, Maybin, BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FT recaps the conclusion of the Tokyo Series with the Dodgers flexing their latest big addition, Roki Sasaki, in his MLB debut.How dynamic is this LA offense and how ridiculous is Shohei Ohtani?Also, are the Cubs OK?Hosts: Kratz, BraunGo to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to get 50% off your first order.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Royce Lewis is starting the season on the IL. We ask his manager about the injury and Rocco Baldelli runs us through other roster components.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.(17:50) New Minnesota 1st baseman Ty France talks about his much-needed reset, the impact of playing hurt last year, comments on Seattle's ballpark offense suck and calls out a defensive metric that might be punishing his position too much.Hosts: Cameron Maybin, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tigers skipper AJ Hinch previews the 2025 clubs with us, including a starting rotation he's quite excited about. Will pitching "chaos" eventually return for them?Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.(19:15) Breakout slugger Kerry Carpenter tells us why he's vying for full-time at-bats this season, no platoons! How epic was his 2024? Also, we get Kerry's perspective on Jace Jung getting optioned and how he can quickly rise back up.Hosts: Maybin, Pierzynski, BraunVisit MINTMOBILE.com/Territory to shop premium wireless plans starting at 15 bucks a month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dodgers take the first game of the Tokyo Series and MLB is winning out there too! (2:01) We break down the game and the biz.(16:03) The Marlins were forced to cancel their practice squad scheme.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.(19:54) Tobias Myers is out to start the season.(22:25) Predictions for Game 2!(24:56) Execs are still crying about the Roki Sasaki recruiting process.(34:48) Is Max Scherzer's thumb issue cause for concern?Visit MINTMOBILE.com/Territory to shop premium wireless plans starting at 15 bucks a month.(37:32) Max Muncy checks in with FT from Tokyo and Trevor May highlights an underrated Taylor Ward.(41:28) Will the ABS challenge system lead to a regular season ejection this season?(44:04) Spencer Strider is back on a mound in a competitive game and he is still scary good.Hosts: Cameron Maybin, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Instant reaction to the 1st game of the season in the books. Dodgers slugger Max Muncy joins us live from the dugout in Tokyo right after the Dodgers topped the Cubs. How wild is the scene in Japan? How nasty were both starting pitchers? How about that LA bullpen? Are the Cubs going to be OK?Hosts: AJ, EK, SBVisit MINTMOBILE.com/Territory to shop premium wireless plans starting at 15 bucks a month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Starting pitcher Kumar Rocker discusses his nasty stuff and what he thinks his best pitch is. What is the impact of having a pitching lab at his disposal? How much would Kumar and Jack Leiter make in NIL deals?(11:15) Fellow young starter Jack Leiter discusses a new pitch grip he's been working on and takes us inside the pressure of having a former MLB pitcher as his dad.Hosts: Erik Kratz, A.J. Pierzynski, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal reacts to the hysteria surrounding the superstar Dodgers in Japan ahead of the Tokyo series. (3:00) Royce Lewis injured his hamstring two weeks before domestic Opening Day, and Ken explains why the Twins need to get off to a good start.(4:45) Pitching injuries continue to pile up. Ken weighs if the staggering teams will reach out to available free agent arms.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.(7:51) Inside Dish remembers the late John Feinstein. Ken shares a couple stories covering the ACC conference tournament.(15:45) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including thoughts on Joey Gallo pitching, why the Yankees aren't using Gerrit Cole insurance dollars to supplement the roster and if the Red Sox will extend Garrett Crochet now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One more sleep! Let's hit a Tokyo Series preview at the top of the show.(5:11) Did Rafael Devers really consider requesting that the Red Sox trade him?(8:48) Visit MINTMOBILE.com/Territory to shop premium wireless plans starting at 15 bucks a month.(9:48) The suspense is over, lol. Paul Skenes is the Opening Day starter for Pittsburgh!(12:38) Fangraphs fantasy baseball expert Paul Sporer drops a his pitcher rankings list and gives us some position player names to draft.(25:04) Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.(26:05) Picks and prop bets for Game 1 of the season!(28:14) Spring Training Tour sched and we'll be LIVE for postgame shows after Games 1 and 2 of the Tokyo Series!(30:13) Joey Gallo is converting to pitcher?!(31:52) Injuries Suck: We cover Royce Lewis going down and the Rangers losing some impact arms.(37:04) Brandon Woodruff is back and the Rays really tried to stay at the Trop long-term?!Hosts: Cam Maybin, AJ Pierzynski, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does any manager have it tougher than Mark Kotsay? He entered a rebuilding club and now will take them through Sacramento to eventually (maybe) get to Las Vegas. We ask the A's skipper about expectations  in Sacto and potential breakout candidates.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.(13:14) Athletics closer Mason Miller takes us through the new arms joining the roster to strengthen this emerging club.Can Miller reach...107mph with his fastball?! Miller also tells us about the kick changeup hype and if he'll unleash it during the season.Hosts: Todd Frazier, AJ Pierzynski, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.