Foul Territory

Cardinal Territory host Katie Woo is joined by 2005 World Series champion and co-host of Foul Territory A.J. Pierzynski to discuss the direction of the St. Louis Cardinals. Are the Cards stuck in the middle? What will define a successful season? And can St. Louis compete in the division?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.

Starting pitcher Sean Manaea dives into his free agent journey back to the Mets, current oblique injury recovery, thriving with lower arm angles and offseason workout buddy Pete Alonso coming back.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/foul and use code FOUL(12:11) Mets starter David Peterson breaks down his emergence last season after hip surgery, goals for 2025 and why he dominates the Phillies.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.Hosts: Erik Kratz, Cameron Maybin, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mets slugger Pete Alonso is with us at the top of the show! He talks about signing back, the Juan Soto addition and teammate breakout candidates.(17:33) Jake Burger hit one of the most emotional home runs in Spring Training history. Our guys give us an inside look at how that feels.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(22:35) Bobby Witt Jr. has plans to improve in one category that he thinks he should be better at.(32:38) Aaron Judge is the heavy BETMGM favorite to lead MLB in homers but who else is a contender?(35:02) Three players with Chicago ties will be missing time.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/foul and use code FOUL(37:33) Kratz and Cam shout out some former Big Leaguers who made a big difference for them in Spring Training.(41:50) Is Martin Perez’s confidence that the White Sox are contenders misplaced?Hosts: Cameron Maybin, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why did some St. Louis veterans decide to travel to Tampa this week to play in games? We asked skipper Oli Marmol about it. (top of show)(5:04) Oli dives into the impact Paul Goldschmidt has both on and off the field.(10:32) Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/foul and use code FOULMarmol also talks about Willson Contreras moving to first base, Sonny Gray's impact and the rise of 2024 1st rounder JJ Wetherholt.(21:26) Derek Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch joins FT with an update on Nolan Arenado's status and the ongoing rebuild/youth movement.(26:24) 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 FOULHosts: Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.