Foul Territory

New White Sox manager Will Venable joins FT to discuss his first spring training as a skipper. What message did he deliver in his first clubhouse speech and which players are standing out on the field?(10:08) 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!(11:10) Veteran starting pitcher Martín Pérez tells us why he’s optimistic about the White Sox in 2025, despite low external expectations. Pérez reflects on the veteran leadership that helped shape his career and how MLB needs to step up its game with international guidelines.(22:02) White Sox catcher Korey Lee opens up about the team’s mindset as they look to bounce back from a historically awful 2024 season. He also pushes back against last season’s criticism that the White Sox were “flat” in May after a dominant pitching performance by the opposition.Hosts: AJ, EK, SBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo are live from Camelback Ranch to discuss Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. being set on $500 million in present-day value. (Top of Show)(7:29) The hosts debate why the New York Yankees are reluctant to sign free agent arms to backfill their decimated pitching staff. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.(12:40) Ken and Alanna take your questions in a live Grillin’ Ken, including where the Rays go from here and a spring breakout player to watch.(18:23) The hosts crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week - a cap that really swung and missed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tampa Bay Rays have officially scrapped their St. Petersburg stadium plans—does this mean a sale or relocation is inevitable? Why have Florida-based teams struggled so much with attendance?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!(16:17) Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno tells FT about the shock when he was traded from Toronto and how he's been thriving since then.(22:39) Did Rangers manager Bruce Bochy just hint at a possible “phantom IL” stint for Jacob deGrom at some point this year? His comments on FT made national headlines, but are people overreacting?Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.(27:43) Could the A's shock the world and win the AL West? We discuss the value for BETMGM AL West odds.(30:19) The Cardinals are the final team to sign a player to a Big League deal! Thoughts on the Phil Maton add in here.Hosts: SB, AJ, EKSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw joins FT to talk about his upcoming return to the mound with the Dodgers later this season.(3:05) Clayton talks about the sacrifices made by Mookie Betts to win.(6:36) Kershaw talks LA pitching.(7:44) 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!(8:46) The game is global.(9:57) Doc Roberts extension news.(13:25) Evan Phillips joins the show and tells us his rehab will hold him back from the Tokyo trip.(16:18) How hard was it to be hurt for the World Series?(24:58) How has pitching evolved over the year and is it good for the game?Hosts: Erik Kratz, A.J. Pierzynski, Alanna Rizzo, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much Jacob deGrom should we expect this season? We ask Rangers manager Bruce Bochy, who looks back at what went wrong last year and covers expectations for the 2025 club.Bochy also dives into his former player, Buster Posey, becoming a front office executive.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!(15:17) Texas masher Jake Burger dives into the trade from Miami, taking on the full-time 1B job and hitting the most memorable homer of his life last week in a Spring Training contest.Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Yankees are dealing with ramifications of losing Gerrit Cole for the season. (3:54) We react to their Opening Day conundrum and luxury tax avoidance.(10:45) FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal details what he has learned about the gap between Vladdy Jr. and the Blue Jays. Ken also covers the comments from Brian Cashman about those darn luxury tax hardships and Ken tells us about his convo with Mo Vaughn, which included HGH admission.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!(24:14) The Dodgers will option new addition Hyeseong Kim to start the season. (26:48) Justin Verlander is thriving this spring. Bounceback year coming?Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.(32:09) Props to this Spring Training tour!(36:12) Lance McCullers Jr. is scheduled to make his long-awaited return to the bump next week.Hosts: Pierzynski, Braun, KratzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diamondbacks General Manager Mike Hazen swings by to cover an exciting offseason for his team, including the Corbin Burnes pursuit.(7:21) How does Hazen feel about Christian Walker landing a big deal with Houston?(11:54) How about those Dodgers?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!(13:58) Trey Mancini is in camp on a minor league deal and he explains why he's trying to keep the dream alive.(18:21) Seasoned vets can still learn new baserunning tricks?(23:24) Mancini's had some big moments.Hosts: AJ, SB, EKSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World Series MVP Freddie Freeman doubles down on loving his decision to join the Dodgers and how his clubs's superstar selflessness stands out. Also, how about that walkoff grand slam?Freddie details a wild Dodgers offseason, including what it was like to be at the Roki Sasaki recruiting dinner.Then it's Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes covering Shohei’s unique rehab, the upcoming Tokyo Series and how the Dodgers won the offseason.Hosts: Erik Kratz, A.J. Pierzynski, Alanna Rizzo, 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.

Dave Roberts got paid AND we discuss his comments on the FT Network last night. (top of show)(14:43) The Sacramento A's sold uniform patches to...Las Vegas?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!(18:32) What do the Yankees do now that the Gerrit Cole TJ news is official?(25:28) Christian Yelich looks back. How do the Brewers keep him on the field?(28:11) Vinnie P, NFL insider?(30:41) Trevor May sizes up the Jays contract battle versus Vladdy Jr.(33:16) The line has moved of course against the Yankees doing as much damage this year.Hosts: SB, AJ, EKGet 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.

Dodgers Territory hosts Alanna Rizzo and Clint Pasillas are joined by two-time World Series Champion Manager Dave Roberts to break down the key moments of the 2024 postseason in the team’s run to victory.(1:28) Dave Roberts shares what it meant to finally “get over the hump” in the NLDS vs the Padres. 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!(9:33) What was going through Doc’s mind when Aaron Boone brought in Nestor Cortes instead of Tim Hill in Game 1 of the World Series?(18:47) What changed in the team's approach from Game 4 to Game 5?(22:37) Re-live the magical 5th inning that sealed the championship — through the skipper’s eyes.(26:24) Roberts also shares how he handles the endless noise from backseat managers.(30:17) Get the inside story on how Walker Buehler ended up on the mound for the final out.(38:09) Plus, exclusive insight into the team's roster decisions as they gear up for Tokyo.Subscribe to DT on YouTube! DT is LIVE on Mondays & Thursdays at 12p PT/3p ET all year long!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.