Foul Territory

How is Jackson Holliday responding after last year’s struggles and how will the Orioles split up the playing time among their outfielders? O's manager Brandon Hyde breaks down everything from evaluating Spring Training performances to balancing a mix of veterans and rising stars. 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(17:02) O's slugger Ryan O’Hearn opens up about life on a young, rising team and why he’s all in on Baltimore. How is he preparing for MLB’s new robo ump challenge system? And what’s his take on Boston’s infield situation?Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik KratzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The number one goal of spring games was tested. Bryce Harper took a ball to the forearm, narrowly avoiding his face. (Top of Show)(9:54) Mike Trout hit a dinger! Comeback player of the year vibes?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.(23:37) More criticism for ABS comes from Terry Francona, who says the Reds Big Leaguers will not test it in ST. WTF?(34:07) Who are the two best starters for the Dodgers and should they be pitching in Japan?Hosts: Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott BraunGet 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.

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the Houston Astros' season outlook and Nolan Arenado's three-hour trip to face the New York Yankees in Spring Training amid trade rumors. (Top of Show)(9:03) Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/foul and use code foul.(10:03) The hosts also weigh in on Kyle Finnegan re-signing with the Washington Nationals.(11:59) Ken and Alanna also answer your live Grillin' Ken questions.(18:05) 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.(19:06) The hosts crown their Dudes & Dorks of the Week.WATCH - Fair Territory episodes drop 2x per week on YouTube too!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baseball America's JJ Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun size up the top prospects for each team in the National League Central.First up, they discuss how Cubs #1 prospect Matt Shaw can seize the opportunity to break camp with the big league club. (Top of show)(10:01) The hosts dish on Cardinals top prospect JJ Wetherholt's draft-day slide and predict his path to the show.(20:13) Brewers top prospect Jesus Made has the tools to rise as baseball's top prospect soon.(29:26) The Pirates need arms like top prospect Bubba Chandler to raise them back towards contention.(38:50) Reds top farm arm Rhett Lowder got a taste of MLB in 2024 and has the tools to succeed in Great American Small Park.Hot Sheet airs weekly at 3:30 ET Monday on the Baseball America YouTube channel. Get yourself a BA subscription at BaseballAmerica.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yankees skipper Aaron Boone takes us inside his lineup decisions that are being weighed during Spring Training.(4:50) Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/foul and use code foul(5:50) Boone convo continues10:59 Luke Weaver tells us about the new facial hair policy, the Devin Williams addition and facing teammates in live ABs.(24:32) 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.(25:33) Newsday beat writer Erik Boland chats about the internal reaction to Marcus Stroman’s starter-only comments, the difference between '24 v. '25 Yanks and Nolan Arenado making the long trip to play the Yanks in Tampa.Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ PierzynskiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nationals non-tendered Kyle Finnegan but then signed him back up this week. (Top of show) We talk about this still being the perfect fit for him and cover more on the signing later in the show.(2:20) FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal jump on to cover why the Mets aren't jumping to sign Jose Quintana yet, Anthony Rizzo's low offer callout, the value of Austin Hedges and Nolan Arenado curiously traveling to Tampa to face the Yankees.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/foul and use code foul(13:05) Do you agree with Max Scherzer not liking the ball/strike challenge system?(21:38) What about Cal Raleigh’s criticisms of the robo umps?(27:17) The FT hosts weigh in on Rizzo, Arenado and Finnegans news.(37:41) Over/under on the BETMGM 34.5HR line for Brent Rooker?(40:37) AJ tells us about his convo with Yanks outfielder Cody Bellinger today.Hosts: Erik Kratz, A.J. Pierzynski, Scott BraunNutrafol 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Padres outfielder Connor Joe joins Friar Territory with Kyle Glaser and Heath Bell. He talks about growing up going to Padres games, what it was like making his debut at Petco Park and how meaningful it is for him to now wear a Padres uniform. Plus, Heath shares why he's getting more bullish on the Padres and tells the story of the time he got handcuffed at Disneyland.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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pittsburgh skipper Derek Shelton talks about the pitching plan for Paul Skenes, closer situation, and a prime bounce back candidate. (Top of show)(18:03) New Bucs outfielder Tommy Pham chats about changing teams so often, the veteran contract squeeze, how to handle the robo ump challenges, the Devers/Bregman situation in Boston and how his eye condition has led him to learn more about optometry.Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to https://Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FOUL.(32:28) Did you know that top prospect Bubba Chandler gets confused for Paul Skenes all the time?? We talk to Bubba about his chances of cracking the rotation out of Spring Training.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to https://ArenaClub.com/foul and use code foul.Hosts: Erik Kratz, A.J. PierzynskiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome Trevor May's Mayday! to the FT Network! In this episode, Sandy Alcantara is back on the mound for the first time since 2023. Also, Trevor says goodbye to the Yankees running a half-century old facial hair policy. He also covers the ABS Challenge system now being tested in Spring Training and more IL and contract updates!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early Spring Training performances spark a debate over offenses in the AL West. (2:39) The Mariners and Angels take centerstage.(8:05) Also, a pair of Seattle stud pitchers are debuting different pitches during Spring Training.(11:39) What are position battles like in Spring Training?Go to GreenChef.com/territoryfree and use code territoryfree to get started with FREE salad for 2 months plus 50% off your first box.(22:09) Phillies stud Zach Wheeler breaks down some of his pitch grips on his splitter and sweeper. We dive into how he might be the best starter in the sport in the past five years.(33:08) Does MLB really care about an international draft or is it just another tactic to bring down compensation for young talent?Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott BraunNutrafol 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.