Foul Territory

Tampa Bay closer Pete Fairbanks joins us from his extended road trip to discuss how the imbalanced schedule for the Rays has impacted his life. Pete describes his feelings from the moves the clubs made and being involved in trade rumors. Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Hosts: AJ, EK, SBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toddfather is with us live from Williamsport at the Little League World Series. (Top of Show) (2:00) Players Weekend dropped the nicknames. Bummer for real. Blue Jays-Rangers is an underrated series to watch this weekend. Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! (13:18) Scott responds to an impeccably-worded diss about talking too much Brewers--seriously! (14:58) Roki Sasaki got roughed up in a rehab start. What happened? Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (17:41) Tale of the Tape: Padres vs Dodgers mega series this weekend. Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free 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. (32:56) Rocco Baldelli was booted from a game and the water had been boiling. Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did the sale of the Twins fall apart? The Athletic reporter Dan Hayes discusses the disaster of the Pohlad family retaining the team and how it impacts the city. Wait...it could get worse??? Go to https://surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there something in the water in New York? Sports Illustrated senior writer Tom Verducci lays out the issues for the Mets and explains what is leading to Yankees reliever Devin Williams failing. Can a team without big power win the World Series? Plus, Tom predicts who will win the NL and AL West and why. Go to https://surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss how the Milwaukee Brewers are succeeding on their current 12-game winning streak. (Top of show) (4:37) The San Diego Padres have overtaken the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (9:27) Where do the Houston Astros turn now without closer Josh Hader? (12:54) The hosts take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including if the Brewers are peaking too early and how the Mets fizzled in the Mason Miller trade talks. Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! (20:23) Ken and Alanna crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week. (25:30) The hosts also weigh what Pete Alonso means to the New York Mets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What caused the Dodgers to collapse and lose the NL West lead? ESPN baseball reporter Alden Gonzalez reveals what LA’s biggest hole is and why they didn’t address it at the trade deadline. He also discusses whether the Dodgers’ injury problem is that bad and if LA’s philosophy with starters is hurting them. Go to https://surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! (15:42) The A’s might push for more day games in 2026. We debate whether Sacramento should do this or not. Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free item for life at https://www.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. Hosts: SB, EK, AJSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shoutout to a group of radio trolls at the top of the show. And then let's talk BALL. (4:52) The Mets COLLAPSED and the Phillies helped the Reds creep closer in the NL Wild Card race. WTF is happening? Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to https://ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (14:31) We answer a fan question about evaluating Juan Soto. (16:16) AJ hangs out with the GOAT. Go to https://surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! (18:56) Umpire CB Bucknor had 7 missed calls in the 1st inning last night! Many broadcasters had comments about the zone and so do we. How could ABS affect games like this? Do umps get eye checks? Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free item for life at https://www.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. (36:02) The Cubs are calling up Owen Caissie and Baseball America's JJ Cooper delivers a scouting report. Where will he play? (38:33) The Brewers win 12 straight and George Webb gets to give away free burgers.  (43:30) Trivia time: What was the starting lineup for the Padres the last time they had sole possession of the NL West? Hosts: AJ, SB, EKSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We ask ESPN's Tim Kurkjian about the news of the Twins owner holding his team tight and what the actual definition of a successful franchise is. Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! The Little League Classic is approaching, so Tim dives into his favorite Little League World Series memories over the years and previews the upcoming Mariners-Mets matchup. Tim also gives his perspective on what the New York teams are going to be able to do in the postseason. Hosts: AJ, EK, SB Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free 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.

Mariners TV Analyst and former Big League pitcher Ryan Rowland-Smith breaks down what made the Mariners front office willing to be aggressive at the trade deadline and how this M's team is different. We also discuss the potency of the lineup and Julio Rodriguez having another second-half surge. Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Hosts: SB, AJ, EKSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Twins are NOT for sale?! We discuss why the Pohlad family took the team off the market, and where Twins fans can go from here. (2:00) (18:44) The Mariners have made a big leap after getting better at the Trade Deadline. Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free 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. (20:19) The Red Sox smacked the Astros and Roman Anthony made Alex Cora eat his decision to pinch hit for him earlier in the season. (22:54) The NL West is tied. Will the Dodgers hold on, or will the Padres surge to the division title? Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! (27:11) The white-hot Brewers mashed against Paul Skenes. Everything is going right for the Brew Crew. (28:53) The Astros placed Josh Hader on the IL.  Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (32:36) Pete Alonso is the Mets HR king on a night where the offense finally clicked. Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.