Foul Territory

Commish Rob Manfred sparked a week of expansion realignment debates and FT resident GM Jim Bowden drops his concepts for what could work. Plus, Jim exposes the real topic of discussion in the Mookie Betts meeting, Victor Robles' bat chuck suspension and Pirates prospect Bubba Chandler debuting. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun  Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/foul! #rulapodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kratz reports on the scene at the Phillies game and the Durantula entrance is getting scarier. (Top of show) (7:11) Torpedo bats are back/! The Yankees hit nine home runs and are riding Giancarlo Stanton's hot streak. (10:13) PSA: don't run on the field! Kids too! Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/foul! #rulapod (11:54) Tommy Pham versus the Blue Jays, part two: Pham’s steroid comment, Addison Barger’s response and Pham's fit as a good teammate. (23:03) Bubba Chandler is finally called up, but as a bulk reliever?! (24:43) Tarik Skubal reached 200 strikeouts, the Astros are having a messy week and the Red Sox suffered a brutal loss to the Orioles. Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FOUL! #trueclassicpod (27:26) The Aarons disagree: Boone says one thing and Judge another about the superstar's injury. (33:42) Bad news for Baltimore, as Félix Bautista will miss a year after getting shoulder surgery. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL  (36:56) Kids said the darndest things. We listen to some hilarious Little Leaguers dissing stars.  (41:36) Exciting announcement: AJ and Scott are heading to the Pro Rivals Open in Alabama next week to do some VIP interviews! Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We dive into the debate about why Shohei Ohtani's rise has not sparked a two-way player revolution. Is the Ohtani rule for eligibility hurting the cause? Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FOUL! #trueclassicpod (15:20) Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News runs through the Rangers slide out of the playoff race and what changes could be coming in the offseason for an offense that can’t seem to find an answer. Evan talks about Bruce Bochy’s future in Texas and the downturn in performance for 2023 stars Adolis Garcia and Jonah Heim. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOULSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal details his interview with Cardinals manager Oli Marmol, who is in an interesting spot with Chaim Bloom’s GM takeover looming. Ken dissects some candidates to be released before the dump deadline on August 31st and what teams are most likely to cut some salary before the end of the season. We ask Ken if the reporters did anything wrong in the Ketel Marte situation and if he thinks the Yankees hot stretch is the result of a turnaround or an easy schedule. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/foul! #rulapodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Astros outfielder Chas McCormick has been dealing on the bump, which is good & bad news. (Top of show) (4:58) What do the guys think of Ketel Marte apologizing for missing games? Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/foul! #rulapod  (17:30) There is concern about Aaron Judge’s elbow. We may not see him throw at full strength this season. (19:14) Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is heading to the IL with a thumb injury. (21:59) It was a rough night for Teoscar Hernandez in right field. Is it time for the Dodgers to put Mookie Betts back in the outfield? Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FOUL! #trueclassicpod (26:42) Xander Bogaerts was on the wrong end of an interesting fan interference call.  (29:21) Should Andrew McCutchen finish his career in Pittsburgh? (32:51) Tommy Pham is in the center of another storm. It was not just the benches-clearing incident, but then a social media attack of the Blue Jays. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (40:45) Cubs fans are really booing Kyle Tucker? Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DT hosts Alanna Rizzo and Clint Pasillas welcome special guest Dave Roberts to Dodgers Territory. LA's skipper shares his thoughts on sweeping the Padres, the biggest challenges for the team so far and much more. Subscribe to Dodgers Territory for VIP LA guest conversations! Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/foul! #rulapodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza joins us fresh off a win at the Little League Classic in Williamsport. He recaps his experience and then we dig into biz: Francisco Alvarez's impact & an injury update, inside the club's recent lull, Nolan McLean's promising debut and much more. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/foul! #rulapod Hosts: Scott Braun, AJ Pierzynski, Erik KratzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commissioner Rob Manfred reminded everyone that geographic realignment and expansion is coming to MLB. What might that actually look like and where should the expansion teams reside? Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FOUL! #trueclassicpod (12:34) Injury expert Will Carroll joins the show to tell us what’s going on with Zack Wheeler’s scary blood clot situation. Carroll then runs us through many other notable recent injuries in MLB. Hosts: Scott Braun, AJ Pierzynski, Erik KratzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AJ surprised Chicago with the Savannah Bananas this weekend. What can MLB do to engage the fans like the Bananas do? (Top of show) (14:29) The Little League Classic was a vibe as usual. (16:42) The Brewers 14-game win streak came to an end but they are firing on all cylinders. Why isn't their style more popular? Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/foul! #rulapod (23:00) Cal Raleigh hit 2 dingers against the Mets and Jung Hoo Lee made the..."catch of the decade?!” (24:41) Another wave of prospects are debuting and there's a reason for the timing. Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FOUL! #trueclassicpod (28:24) The Dodgers swept the Padres. Let's talk. (35:46) Victor Robles is going to be in some trouble for chucking a bat at the opposing pitcher in a minor league rehab game. Hosts: Scott Braun, AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOULSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal breaks down the Dodgers sweeping the Padres over the weekend to reclaim the NL West division lead. (Top of Show) (5:30) Ken explores two key injuries: the Phillies losing Zack Wheeler and the Astros moving on without Josh Hader. Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/foul! #rulapod (8:57) Plus, the Yankees are heating up after a sweep of the Cardinals. (12:12) Inside Dish unpacks how the Brewers brand of baseball vaulted them to baseball’s best record. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (20:11) Grillin’ Ken answers your questions, including if the Pirates should give Konnor Griffin a Jackson Chourio-esque deal, reaction to Rob Manfred's realignment comments Sunday & why Ken hates (insert team name here).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.