Foul Territory

West Sacramento Athletics rookie slugger Nick Kurtz recaps his historic six-hit four homer performance and the adjustments he’s making to become an instant star.Would Kurtz participate in the Home Run Derby next year? What does this big bopper do for fun?Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunGuest request? Let us know. DM FT on InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why did the White Sox hold Luis Robert Jr. and announce that they're picking up his club option? USA Today Insider Bob Nightengale chimes in and then we gets to his winners/losers column.We hit a ton of the active teams at the trade deadline and the ones that came up short. Bob also tells us why the Twins really sold away almost half of their Big League club.Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunAll of the way to follow FT --> HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9-year MLB pitcher Daniel Bard joins after announcing his retirement. He reveals what went into that decision and if there was a moment when he knew it was time. Daniel also shares his incredibly unique story full of ups and downs, which included a battle with the yips.Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, 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.

13-year MLB pitcher Kyle Gibson just announced his retirement. We ask him about the decision and he eventually gets into the turbulent period when he was released right after the Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde.Nhat new skill does Kyle want to learn in his free time?Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, 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.

It's a FIRE SALE in Minneapolis. Former Twins GM Thad Levine reacts to some of his acquisitions departing. Thad also explains his perspective on how execs approach the trade deadline and we ask him about being hamstrung by ownership when he was in the front office.Disclaimer: this conversation happened on trade deadline day before all of the Twins trades had been completed.Hosts: AJ, EK, SBSupport baseball the way it should be covered at FoulTerritoryShop.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did the Astros bring back Carlos Correa for their postseason chase and to potentially end his career there? Crush City Territory host Chandler Rome is all over the deal. He explains how it came to fruition and whether moving to third base will benefit Carlos. Plus, Chandler elaborates on why Jim Crane is the most aggressive owner in MLB and how important Jesús Sánchez will be for Houston.Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunNEW MERCH at FoulTerritoryShop.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the post-deadline hangover show! We share our takeaways from yesterday’s chaos, including AJ Preller’s massive moves and all of the prospect shuffling. (Top of Show)(12:26) Luis Robert Jr. might get some money in free agency.(15:11) Pirates GM Ben Cherington really likes drools for Yankees prospects but it's not working.(17:57) We react to press conference quotes from Cubs GM Jed Hoyer. Fans are livid.(27:13) BREAKING NEWS: The Yankees released Marcus Stroman during the show. Will he get picked up by another team this season?(34:58) Ke’Bryan Hayes got his pop back in Cincinnati for a night.(37:35) Let’s grade the trade deadline. We compare Jim Bowden’s report cards to our own assessments. (51:34) More press conference quotes, courtesy of Craig Breslow. How frustrated are Red Sox fans? Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, 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.

Boston Globe columnist Pete Abraham is just as puzzled as everyone else about Boston's lack of moves. Does the new front office understand the importance of the trade deadline? Pete also drops his instant reaction to Boston getting Dustin May.Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!(8:37) Former Phillies GM Rubén Amaro Jr. talks about the impact that Dave Dombrowski’s pickups will have: David Robertson, Jhoan Duran, and Harrison Bader.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL(20:31) Adam Jude from the Seattle Times analyzes the haul the Mariners got around the trade deadline, including reuniting with Eugenio Suárez.(27:38) The Athletic Dodgers reporter Fabian Ardaya reacts to LA acquiring Brock Stewart and if LA is worried about San Diego’s moves.(34:53) Former Mets exec Zack Scott grades the trade deadline for the Mets and compares their bullpen to the rival Phillies. He also chimes in on how big of an impact Cedric Mullins will make. Would he have preferred getting Luis Robert Jr. instead? (45:48) AJ, Kratz & Scott list winners and losers of the deadline!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to today’s Trade Deadline, beginning with the top story: the Padres activity. (Top of show)(3:22) Carlos Correa is a Houston Astro again, and more on the Twins fire-sale.Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!(6:20) Ken says "hats off" to the Yankees deadline activity.(7:58) The hosts scratch their heads at how the Pirates (mis)managed their deadline assets.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL(13:34) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including how the Cubs and Red Sox fell well short of expectations to include their clubs. Plus, why the Brewers didn't end up with the bat they coveted.(22:27) Ken and Alanna crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Deadline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We sorted through our 6-hour live show to dish as much of the relevant conversations from today about trades as they were happening. We’ll also release our interviews in the AM.(2:07) Harrison Bader moves from the Twins to the Phillies. Kratz shares how Philadelphia fans feel about the recent transactions. Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!(14:13) Eugenio Suárez returns to Seattle in a deal with Arizona late last night. We debate whether Seattle is a World Series contending team. (22:30) Shane Bieber is a Blue Jay. We react to the former AL Cy Young winner moving this morning from Cleveland to Canada.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL(28:33) The Yankees get David Bednar from the Pirates to bolster their bullpen.(34:46) The Mets are at it again. They landed Cedric Mullins from the Orioles. We also recap other Mets moves made this deadline.(42:03) Woah, Carlos Correa is going back to the Houston Astros. He will replace the injured Isaac Paredes at 3rd base. How surprised are we? (56:06) The Twins fire sale continues as Danny Coulombe gets dealt to the Rangers.(57:59) The Padres keep on buying. Ryan O’Hearn and Ramόn Laureano switch coasts from Baltimore to San Diego. They also get Will Wagner from the Blue Jays.(1:08:15) Colorado traded Jake Bird to the Yankees.(1:09:02) Merrill Kelly is going to Texas. The Diamondbacks traded him to the Rangers as the first high end starter to move. (1:13:20) Oswald Peraza heads to the Angels from the Yankees and Willi Castro is the latest Twin to leave, heading to the Cubs.(1:19:03) The Red Sox did a thing and got Dustin May from the Dodgers. Plus, the Reds get Miguel Andújar from the A’s, Jose Caballero switches clubhouses during the Rays/Yankees rain delay, Tampa Bay acquires Adrian Houser from the White Sox and Nestor Cortes is like the 50th Padres transaction today, coming from the Brewers.(1:27:00) The Yankees landed Camilo Doval from the Giants in the final minutes! How nasty is the Yankees bullpen now? (1:30:16) Even more last minute deals: Griffin Jax goes to Tampa Bay, Charlie Morton to the Tigers, and the Twins team is now all gone, as Louis Varland is now a Blue Jay.(1:34:30) The deadline has passed, and we review the surprise names that were not traded. Plus Shelby Miller to the Brew Crew was a very late deal.Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunShout out to our awesome producer/director/editor Gab for cutting this all together!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.