Foul Territory

Manager Pat Murphy held closed-door meeting after the Brewers loss Thursday. Will that spark a turnaround? (Top of show).(8:11) Brew Crew ace Brandon Woodruff is nearing a Big League return, and Milwaukee needs him to fortify the rotation.Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to get 50% off your first order.(22:19) Rafael Devers is struggling again, and Cam Maybin thinks the Monstars from Space Jam took his powers!(23:59) Nolan Arenado's St. Louis future is up in the air and the Cardinals third baseman might be playing his way back on the trade block.(31:59) No concern from the FT crew on Carlos Correa's current results at the dish.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!37:16) Athletics infielder Jacob Wilson is hitting his way into the AL Rookie of the Year discussion.(41:43) Tip of the cap to Jorge Soler for earning 10 years of service time in the Big Leagues.Hosts: Erik Kratz, Cameron Maybin, Alanna RizzoGet 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.

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss how baseball's best team right now resides in Queens after the Mets 7-0 homestand (Top of show).(6:34) The Cubs are riding high after two thrilling wins over the Dodgers. Chicago has reason for optimism after a grueling early-season schedule. Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to get 50% off your first order.(10:50) D'backs manager Torey Lovullo might've misused a bullpen weapon, and AJ Puk's injury shines light on baseball's inner workings beneath the surface.(13:14) The hosts answer live Grillin' Ken questions, incuding if the Dodgers are in trouble without Blake Snell and which AL East rotation is best-suited for a postseason push. (20:02) Ken and Alanna crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week. 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.

Wait, Ozzie Guillen and Joey Cora actually played Michael Jordan in hoops?! AJ shares the story to Tigers slugger Justyn-Henry Malloy, who is a BIG FT fan!J-Hen discusses some of his favorite people in the Detroit clubhouse, shares the different challenges of transferring colleges vs. being traded between organizations, and tells us about the superstar resurgent start by teammate Spencer Torkelson.Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, 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.

An article about Bobby Witt Jr. being a routine machine sparks a breakdown on player prep. (Top of show)Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to get 50% off your first order.(11:50)  The Cubs are feeling good. Our crew runs through why it should last.(13:06) The upcoming travel schedule for the Angels is pointed and players aren't happy about it.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.(18:35) Safe to say Tommy Pham did not appreciate a fan touching him. Cutch called out an internet troll.(24:28) Is Rocco Baldelli on the hot seat?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!(30:38) Brandon Hyde is happy with the O's effort but they still lost. AJ doesn't wanna hear it.(33:10) Injury update news here for the Cubs and Dodgers.(37:40) 11 MLB players crack the top 100 highest-paid athletes in the world.Hosts: Alanna, AJ, ErikSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SF Chronicle Senior baseball beat reporter Susan Slusser drops the strengths and weaknesses of the Giants after about one month of ball. We hit the key names like Lee, Flores, Adames and Birdsong. Slusser drops a Sacramento A's prediction that could happen if the malaise there continues.Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to get 50% off your first order.Hosts: AJ, EK, SBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Athletic Senior Columnist Jon Greenberg weighs the current White Sox rock bottom ride and what appears to be the only way to fix it.We also talk Cubs and their positive momentum. Could it lead to a big year and a potential letdown if owner Tom Ricketts doesn't want to play checkbook baseball with the big boys?Hosts: AJ, EK, SBGo to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to get 50% off your first order.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foul Territory hit 100K subscribers on YouTube! TAP IN to follow along.(1:53) Are the Orioles going to be OK? Their starting rotation is in shambles right now.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!(17:15) A's rookie Jacob Wilson is a contact king.(19:35) Cubs superstar Kyle Tucker is on fire. We react to a report that extension talks might happen before he's a free agent.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.(27:35) Paul Skenes met his idol, Mike Trout.(31:21) Twins ace Pablo Lopez is back soon and the White Sox received bad news about starter Martin Perez.Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to get 50% off your first order.Hosts: AJ, EK, SBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How fascinating will top A's prospect Nick Kurtz be within an emerging lineup?Baseball America's JJ Cooper has thoughts and we eventually get to Rays elite speedster Chandler Simpson.There's a good catcher discussion in here, which includes keys to look for when evaluating prospects at the position.Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott BraunGo to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to get 50% off your first order.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are injuries popping up fast and furiously for the defending champs again? We ask FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal for his thoughts and then get to the Braves dominating the headlines the last few days.Also covered: Should there be a ban on using phones during the game? What are some of the adverse effects of playing MLB at MiLB parks? Are the Red Sox about to have some tough roster decisions to make? And who is the top superhero and top villain of the year so far?Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, 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.

A heavyweight battle began last night, with the Mets topping the Phillies. Where are both teams thriving and struggling so far this season?(8:07) The Mets looks really damn good, especially that bullpen.(13:57) The overall numbers look meh but Wilmer Flores has been SO clutch.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!(15:13) Tomorrow might be the day that FT reaches 100K YouTube subscribers. Join the party.(18:51) Who are the Superheroes and Villains of the 2025 season?(28:27) Spencer Strider is back on the IL. Are we concerned about the Braves ace?(35:29) The Royals optioned MJ Melendez. What's been going wrong?Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to get 50% off your first order.(39:51) Renderings are out for that big NASCAR-themed MLB game that could set an attendance record in August.(41:30) Max Meyer was HIM last night.Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, 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.