Foul Territory

Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal opens the show talking legacies: which of the Dodgers and Blue Jays stand the most to gain by winning this year's World Series? (Top of show) (9:52) Ken reacts to the news that the San Francisco Giants are hiring Tennessee coach Tony Vitello as their next manager. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (14:19) Inside Dish unpacks Ken's story about George Springer following his iconic ALCS Game 7 home run. (23:18) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including where Rogers Centre Game 7 ranks as the loudest ballpark Ken has experienced, and what he remembers from the Roger Clemens/Mike Piazza dustup 25 years ago today. (25:48) Ken discusses Bo Bichette's status and possible impact in the World Series. Download Cash App Today: capl.onelink.me/vFut/hap8idx8 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct deposit and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bo Bichette says he's ready to go but how exactly should the Blue Jays utilize him? (top of show) The debate rages on. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (12:27) The TV numbers in Canada for the ALCS were bonkers. Good job, Canada. (13:38) Remember that numbers can be deceiving. Mookie Betts' success against Kevin Gausman is not something to count on for the series. (14:57) The Giants make it official: Tennessee manager Tony Vitello is the first manager straight from the college ranks with no pro experience. Will this work out? The 4th annual Playmakers Classic is happening in downtown Phoenix on February 18th! Go to PlayersTrust.org for more info and to get your tickets. (27:28) Anthony Volpe underwent shoulder surgery, but is that enough of an excuse for his poor offense? (29:00) World Series ticket prices are out and they are more expensive in Toronto than LA. Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day  free trial today at FOXone.com (32:40) Seeing relievers multiple times in a series is big in the postseason. Who will do a better job of limiting those matchups? (43:28) The Braves appear to be whittling down the candidates for their managerial vacancy. Is this the best job left? (45:49) Max Scherzer believes in Vitello for the Giants as he is very good friends with him. Not a bad recommendation. Hosts: Jason Kipnis, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun Download Cash App Today: capl.onelink.me/vFut/hap8idx8 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct deposit and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does the roadmap look like for the Blue Jays to slay the Dodgers? What about the plan for LA to defend its crown? We dissect the keys to think about in this upcoming battle. Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com (17:34) San Francisco Chronicle Senior Baseball Writer Susan Slusser delivers the latest report on the Giants talking to Tennessee College Baseball coach Tony Vitello. We also dive into Buster Posey's first year of switching things up in SF. Hosts: Todd Frazier, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun Download Cash App Today: capl.onelink.me/vFut/hap8idx8 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct deposit and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal checks in with context on his conversation with Bo Bichette about returning just in time for the World Series. Ken also critiques his postgame conversation about bullpen usage with Mariners manager Dan Wilson and drops thoughts on the Angels hiring Kurt Suzuki as their next skipper. Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com (21:19) The Brewers went 6-0 against the Dodgers in the regular season. They couldn’t put up a fight in the NLCS. What happened? Milwaukee Journal Sentinel beat reporter Curt Hogg explains what happened and we ask him what the offseason will look like. Freddy Peralta trade looming? Hosts: Todd Frazier, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun Download Cash App Today: capl.onelink.me/vFut/hap8idx8 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct deposit and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s World Series week! Let's recap what just happened and push it forward BABY! (1:34) Mariners fans are losing it right now over pitching decisions. Are their qualms justified? Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (14:25) AJ tips his hat to Josh Naylor's unique attempt to help his club. (15:41) Don Mattingly has officially reached his first World Series! (18:18) BREAKING: Kurt Suzuki is the new Angels manager. Can he change things in Anaheim? (27:23) If the Mariners had intentionally walked George Springer, would the game have ended differently? AJ says bad take. Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com (30:04) Are Shohei Ohtani and Roki Sasaki going to hear raucous jeers in Toronto? (32:15) Todd gives his take on Shohei’s historical performance this October. (34:00) Bo Bichette says he’s ready to go. How does he fit into the mix? Shortstop, DH? (39:06) Teams are showing interest in Scott Servais for manager. (41:33) We already know two World Series winning players...think about it. Hosts: Todd Frazier, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun Download Cash App Today: capl.onelink.me/vFut/hap8idx8 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct deposit and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are the Dodgers REALLY ruining baseball? Senior Writer for The Athletic Andy McCullough gives his thoughts on the NLCS sweep and how the club looks heading into the World Series. He also talks about Shohei’s ridiculous performance and how Dave Roberts will utilize him in the World Series. Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Download Cash App Today: capl.onelink.me/vFut/hap8idx8 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct deposit and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albert Pujols is NO LONGER a candidate for the Angels manager role. We react to the breaking news and wonder what went wrong in his talks with owner Arte Moreno. (6:16) The Brewers will listen to offers for Freddy Peralta. Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com (7:45) The Giants might hire Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello as their next manager. We ponder what the adjustment might be from college ball to the big leagues, and how Vitello became the preferred man. (16:06) Congratulations to Martín Maldonado on his retirement! (18:34) The Astros signed Nate Pearson to a one-year contract after being cut by the Cubs. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Download Cash App Today: capl.onelink.me/vFut/hap8idx8 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct deposit and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a game. Let's review that legendary George Springer homer, the brutal bullpen decision by Seattle to not utilize their best weapon in the key spot and SO much more. We're lit after this instant classic and we eventually mix the Dodgers into the conversation to talk about how the Fall Classic will look. Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com Hosts: AJ, EK, SB Download Cash App Today: capl.onelink.me/vFut/hap8idx8 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct deposit and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is this the 150th year of MLB? Math is confusing. (2:50) ALCS Game 7 is TONIGHT! We map out the pitching plans and discuss how Seattle should deal with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (15:24) Kratz drops his thoughts on Toronto’s use of Jeff Hoffman.  Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! (17:06) 14-year MLB manager Joe Girardi digests the upcoming Game 7, including what Toronto and Seattle should do to prepare. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (31:57) Sportsnet writer Ben Nicholson-Smith joins us to analyze the Blue Jays side of Game 7. How long is the leash for Shane Bieber? Who will John Schneider trust from the bullpen? Ben also answers who outside of Vladdy Jr. has to step up tonight. (44:12) MLB’s Most Interesting Man is Shohei Ohtani. Did he have the greatest game in baseball history? Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com (51:20) AJ tells the tale of almost getting a tattoo. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Download Cash App Today: capl.onelink.me/vFut/hap8idx8 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct deposit and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are there SO many manager jobs open and not front office leader roles? Former MLB executive Zack Scott dives right in. We talk about the changing tide of ownership groups thinking the postseason is a crapshoot and dive into some specific big name player situations. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (27:24) Has the excuse of ‘not having enough money’ run its course? (29:06) Jed Hoyer has absolutely NO worries about the Cubs’ 2026 finances. Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.