Foul Territory

Former Marlins President David Samson enlightens us about Dodgers owner Mark Walter buying the Lakers and dives deep into Tampa Bay’s possible sale to Patrick Zalupski. Is Stu Sternberg serious about selling? Samson also gives his very candid opinion on MLB service time manipulation and the Rafael Devers situation.Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, 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.

Chicago White Sox infielder Chase Meidroth goes over what the next core of players is like and what skills his teammates have that he wants. Chase also shares what he talks about with his Red Sox buddies and adds context to Marcelo Mayer's car key situation. What is Chase's favorite position to play and would he like to meet the Pope?Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunGet 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the brewing race in the AL East with the New York Yankees falling back to the pack. (Top of show)(2:10) The San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks are slipping behind the surging Los Angeles Dodgers. (5:53) Plus, more on the future Tampa Bay Rays outlook with the team in talks to be sold for $1.7 billion. 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.(9:27) BIG Grillin’ Ken today, including if MacKenzie Gore could be traded, teams that need to go all-in this year, how the Astros are still thriving, prime candidates for extensions, if the Giants are done, if the Cardinals could deal Nolan Arenado and how the CBA timeline impacts signings and extensions.(20:46) Ken and Alanna crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week. Buy or sell your next car today at CarGurus.com and make sure your big deal is the best deal.(27:07) BONUS Grillin' Ken covers Brendan Donovan's Cardinals status and how the Cubs are a win-now cautionary tale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's go behind the scenes on how a Big League broadcast gets prepped. (top of show)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!(6:46) Why is Skubal vs Skenes not happening? (13:00) AJ and Kratz answer how they decided on their gamer bats. (14:15) Dodgers catcher Will Smith owns the Padres and the Dalton Rushing playing time debate rages on.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.(26:52) We review Tigers manager AJ Hinch’s comments about Skubal starting the early game.(28:34) Frankie Montas has been wobbly in the minors. What do the Mets do? (30:17) College World Series talk: Coastal Carolina is legit! Plus, LSU vs. Arkansas was a CRAZY game!(32:00) Chris Sale pitched into the 9th inning and is still very very NASTY!(34:44) PCA isn't a derby guy, but Junior Caminero is! Check out our interview with him coming soon.(35:48) Pope Leo joined a White Sox chant at the Vatican!Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3x Manager of the Year Joe Maddon hits the latest headlines from his view as a former skipper: Rafael Devers trade, Nick Castellanos punishment and how to handle a unicorn Shohei Ohtani workload.Joe also shares his experience with hit by pitches and the changes in front-office involvement with teams.Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSchedule 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.

Did the Devers trade just open up the DH spot for the AL All-Star team? Leading candidate Ryan O’Hearn reacts to the trade trade and also answers trade rumor questions about himself.Why have the O’s been on a better run lately? What are the differences between interim manager Tony Mansolino and former skipper Brandon Hyde?Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunGet 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cal Raleigh love at the top. (Top of show)(3:05) The Giants went ALL OUT for Rafael Devers upon arrival. Are they relevant again?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.(13:08) Boston has been mid for a while now.(17:06) The Yankees scoring woes continue. (19:47) The Rays might have a new owner soon. Will it happen and will they stay in Tampa? Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.(28:42) The Rockies are getting better!(32:51) Phillies manager Rob Thomson sat Nick Castellanos after an inappropriate remark. What did Nick say? Buy or sell your next car today at CarGurus.com and make sure your big deal is the best deal.(45:05) Josh Naylor and Andres Giménez showed true friendship for Myles Straw. (46:37) The Padres and Dodgers have BEEF! We go through the plunking, including Shohei Ohtani being thrown at intentionally.(55:36) Quick hits: The Acuna bros faced off and the Braves stunned the Mets. Jurickson Profar returns soon and the Blue Jays are catching up to the Yanks.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.(58:54) Ben Rice is catching tonight. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal reacts to David Ortiz’s comments on the Rafael Devers trade and the front office press conference that followed it.Ken also discusses Shohei Ohtani’s sudden return to the mound and gets asked if National manager Dave Martinez is on the hot seat.Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunGet 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The baseball is not traveling as far this season and MLB claims to be befuddled. Kratz conspiracy theory coming in hot.Then we hit the recent feature on Phillies ace Zack Wheeler not morphing into the modern baseball way and thriving.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.(15:59) Did Rafael Devers’ ego get in the way or did the Red Sox front office botch comms badly? Jonathan Papelbon details the Devers trade and when the schism started. Plus, Pap discusses what the Red Sox should do next. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Krat, 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.

Recent guest Hunter Goodman had FT magic! The Nats are in a RUT. (Top of show)(3:30) He’s back! Shohei returns to the mound with some HEAT! (15:14) The Roman Empire notched his first dinger.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.(16:42) Juan Soto works count/walks a lot.(19:06) Red Sox execs defended dumping Rafael Devers. Did Buster Posey land a steal of a deal? (31:21) Trevor May weighs in on how Devers will fit with SF.Buy or sell your next car today at CarGurus.com and make sure your big deal is the best deal.(34:00 Gage Wood dealt a no-hitter in the CWS with 19 punchouts!(36:36) The Yankees have Giancarlo Stanton back in the mix.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.(38:39) Ryan Pepiot had a day for the Rays.(40:23) Rookie Nick Kurtz was. Mr. Walk-off.Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunGet 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.