Foul Territory

Are the baseball juiced in 2025? AJ and Kratz weigh in.(6:35) Then it's The Bandwagon writer Hannah Keyser to chime in on the baseballs and guide us through the flurry of recent contract extensions.Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $3 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with Harry’s.(27:39) New Reds manager Terry Francona had a classic line about his team's recent putrid offensive run.Schedule 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.

Sportsnet's Shi Davidi joins us to hit the Vladdy Jr. $500mil extension news. (4:49) Who won the negotiations and could this lead to Bo Bichette signing next? (Top of show)(7:45) Schedule 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.(25:08) The Phillies said no excuses and then took down the Dodgers. Also, an update on Blake Snell hitting the shelf and Ohtani's pitching rehab.(33:28) 5 walkoffs yesterday!(34:48) We have a hot mess alert in Pittsburgh with the angry chants at the home opener and a huge marketing snafu.(43:29) How good can the Giants be and is the Buster Posey factor already kicking in?(48:31) The Rangers are soaring right now too.Hosts: AJ, EK, SBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal breaks down last night's megadeal for Vlad Guerrero Jr. and where it ranks historically. (Top of Show)(5:38) The Phillies took 2 of 3 from the Dodgers over the weekend - is it too early to say NLCS preview?Schedule 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.(8:14) Vibes around the Giants are high with their 8-1 start.(10:27) Inside Dish reflects on Juan Soto's strong bond with his minor league host family.(16:53) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including what's wrong with the Reds, how the Red Sox should manage their outfielder abundance and what would a "hypothetical" Paul Skenes Pirates extension look like?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.

Phillies Managing Partner & CEO John Middleton joins Todd Zolecki, Ruben Amaro Jr. and Jim Salisbury on a live edition of The Phillies Show at Citizens Bank Park.(5:15) Middleton shares an awesome Roy Halladay story relating to this year's Phillies. He also dishes on the hunger this year's squad has following recent heartbreaks in October.(11:43) Middleton speaks on his legacy leading the Phillies being defined by on-field success, and that ownership supports Dave Dombrowski's mission to bring a title to Philly.(19:13) Middleton details the conversation with Bryce Harper when negotiating his mega deal and the challenge competing with deep-pocketed owners in New York and LA.Visit Homage.com/FoulTerritory and use code FoulTerritory for 20% off for all first time Homage shoppers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Big League pitcher Nick Goody tells us about his early look at the Cleveland Guardians and we ask him which young players on the club should be considered for extensions.Goody shares a hilarious story about the Yankees kinda talking him into throwing a changeup.Nick also has unique thoughts on the torpedo bats.Hosts: Scott Braun, Todd Frazier, Erik KratzWATCH FT on YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there a chance the Brewers trade Freddy Peralta this year? We have a number of q's for Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Curt Hogg about the 2025 club in Milwaukee. What is their top concern and how did they get back on track after that rough opening weekend in the Bronx?Follow the FT Network of shows: baseball the way it should be covered.Hosts: Scott Braun, Todd Frazier, Erik KratzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sacramento Bee senior reporter Chris Biderman discusses how the Athletics’ transition to Sacramento is unfolding with a lukewarm fan response.On the field, the A’s opened with three blowout losses to the Cubs. With summer approaching, will the offense take off, or is this team simply not ready to take another step in the right direction?Got merch? FoulTerritoryShop.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal shares more info on his recent story covering Juan Soto's host family from the minor leagues.Ken chats about fast starts for the Dodgers and Padres. How worried is he about Atlanta's slow start?Are some players signing extensions too early?Is Aaron Judge under-appreciated? Why are the Cubs not spending commensurate to their revenue?Hosts: Scott Braun, Todd Frazier, Erik KratzVisit Homage.com/FoulTerritory and use code FoulTerritory for 20% off for all first time Homage shoppers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Judge is on fire. Why doesn't he get more of a Barry Bonds treatment? (Top of show)(10:07) Do you know the number of times the official @MLB account has posted about each team since Opening Day?(12:19) Rockies moves: Chase Dollander called up, Kris Bryant out of the lineup again.MERCH! FoulTerritoryShop.com(16:46)  Umpire Mike Muchlinski gives players a warning, then misses many calls. Todd and Erik have thoughts.(24:01) Owner John Middleton joins The Phillies Show and we react to his legacy answer.(26:50) Taijuan Walker makes his mark, City Connects LEAKED! Reds shutout in 3 consecutive games all in Better than Boxscores. (40:34) Gunnar Henderson is back, Andrew McCutchen's reluctantly in the outfield today and Freddie Freeman's out for longer with that shower mishap.(47:21) Weekend game slate. Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a plethora of recent extensions, is Wyatt Langford a candidate for a long-term deal?We ask Rangers broadcaster Jared Sandler, who also covers a nice week of pitching for Texas and some quiet bats.Jared and the crew debate how MLB can inject more high-energy atmospheres into its games, taking inspiration from international sporting events.Hosts: AJ, EK, SBFoulTerritoryShop.com is a vibeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.