Foul Territory

Is it too early in the season to be talking about managers on the hot seat? ESPN’s Tim Kurkjian joins FT to evaluate the top storylines in baseball, including his thoughts on the A’s and Rays playing at MiLB yards.Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Alanna RizzoGo to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to get 50% off your first order.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime former MLB pitcher Bartolo Colon talks about life since retirement, the Mets, his famous viral homer and the state of the game. Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Alanna RizzoGo to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to get 50% off your first order.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza talks about the sizzling start for the Mets and his takeaways from year one to year two running the ship.How did the pitching staff get so nasty?What were Mendy’s thoughts on Juan Soto’s Judge-less lineup comments? Also, Edwin Diaz has maybe the most fascinating diagnosis Mendy has ever experienced in baseball. Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Alanna RizzoGo 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.

The Rangers are winning but lingering issues on offense remain — Dallas Morning News beat writer Evan Grant explains what’s behind Joc Pederson’s brutal slump and whether a rebound is coming.We dive into Wyatt Langford’s adjustments that sparked his hot start, and whether Josh Smith’s breakout potential is being held back by a utility role.Also in the mix: Jacob deGrom is healthy, but multiple starters are not. Can the Rangers weather the storm?Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to get 50% off your first order. Hosts: Maybin, Rizzo, KratzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mets pitching staff has been a pleasant surprise but is it sustainable? We ask FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal and cover the strong start on offense for the Cubs.Ken breaks down the underrated success of the Yankees’ player development and scouting departments, plus what they might do when Giancarlo Stanton returns from the IL.We also get a look inside The Athletic’s recent features on Bobby Witt Jr. and Steven Kwan — and what their routines say about elite preparation.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!Ken updates us on Blake Snell’s shoulder setback and whether the Dodgers' pitching depth can hold up.Hosts: Cam Maybin, Alanna Rizzo, Erik KratzGet 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.

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.