Foul Territory

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.

It's only been a month and the Pirates already have a season of nightmare scenarios. The Score's Travis Sawchik runs through all of the issues and then we get to his take on the Rockies not fielding a competitive team for a while now. We also cover Spencer Strider's recovery and Rays rookie Chandler Simpson's potential.Hosts: AJ, EK, SBGet 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.

Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal unpacks the double standard Braves manager Brian Snitker seemingly set when not addressing Jarred Kelenic's pimped single. (Top of Show)(6:59) Blake Treinen goes down, and the Dodgers bullpen injuries mount.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!(8:57) Yankees/Rays Sunday had everything: an ejection, a reversal and a blown call?(12:23) Inside Dish unpacks Ken's story regarding MLB scout Jonah Rosenthal (no relation). (20:06) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including what the Red Sox should do with Triston Casas, how the Padres did on the Juan Soto deal & if the Dodgers need even more pitching.Get 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.

What's different about the 2025 Mets? Newsday beat writer Tim Healey joins FT with thoughts on the big attendance boost, pitching machine cranking again, an upcoming roster move conundrum and Juan Soto is just fine, thank you.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.

Did Ronald Acuña Jr. have a point with his since-deleted tweet about Jarred Kelenic pimping what he thought was a homer or should everyone give Braves manager Brian Snitker some slack? (Top of show)Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to get 50% off your first order.(13:58) Blue Jays starter Jose Berrios accused Cal Raleigh of relaying signs and Rowdy Tellez made a truck stick play.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!(25:24) The Reds beat the O's by a score of...24-2. Run differential!(28:01) Aaron Judge should have one more home run on his stat sheet. Also, is Yankees closer Devin Williams OK?Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.(46:41) Breaking news during the show: The Guardians DFA pitcher Triston McKenzie.(53:22) Injuries suck. We cover updates on Blake Treinen, Tyler Glasnow and Luis Arráez.Host: AJ, EK, SBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

San Diego's high-leverage bullpen arms have been fire and we caught up with one of them. Jason Adam takes us through his journey, which included the trade from Tampa Bay last year.(9:21) Jason's bullpen routine is a weird one. We also ask him about former teammate Jurickson Profar being popped for PEDs.(13:10) Let's dive into that Dodgers/Padres rivalry and Jason's reaction when LA spent big on offseason signings.Hosts: Toddfather, Kratz, BraunSchedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.