Foul Territory

The FT social team had some fun with Kratz last night on Twitter/X. (Top of show)(4:18) Cal Raleigh is the first catcher to win the Home Run Derby! We recap the opening round controversy, Jazz’s disappointing appearance, and other performances.TAP IN to get 20% off Nex Playground, a $50 savings! Play over 45 games including Fruit Ninja, Starri, and Homerun Heroes: Starstrikers!(15:17) We answer fan questions: What players had insane batting practice power that didn’t translate to home runs? Any surprise predictions for the second half of the season? How hard is the move from the minors to the majors? Is Christian Yelich a comeback player of the year candidate?(18:03) Vinnie Pasquantino is a GEM on Twitter/X!(19:09) Paul Skenes is DOMINANT against right-handed batters. Which AL hitter will be the most difficult to get out for Skenes? Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL(21:44) There’s one position that skips the All-Star festivities more than the others. We discuss possible solutions to make All-Star week more fun and share what we’re looking forward to at the game.Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood Benefits™ by going to joinbilt.com/FOUL(29:30) Mr. Met did not perform well at The Lumineers concert. Plus, Sean Manaea looked great in his first appearance back! Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunHead to chatbcc.com/foulterritory to start chatting with Foul Territory Network hosts and the FT Fam today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s All-Star week with Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal. An MLB Draft recap to start off the show, including a sentimental pick by the Rockies with Ethan Holliday. Also, the youngest pick in the draft, Eli Willits goes first overall to the Nationals. (Top of show)(2:53) The Red Sox and Brewers are on winning streaks and pushing the top of their divisions. Can they keep it up as we enter the 2nd half of the season?TAP IN to get 20% off Nex Playground, a $50 savings! Play over 45 games including Fruit Ninja, Starri, and Homerun Heroes: Starstrikers!(9:30) Ken highlights the controversy surrounding Jacob ‘The Miz’ Misiorowski being named an All-Star.(17:41) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including a Dodgers bullpen ask + Ken’s bowtie collection.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOULHead to chatbcc.com/foulterritory to start chatting with Foul Territory Network hosts and the FT Fam today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baseball America's JJ Cooper and Peter Flaherty join Scott Braun for a heated discussion about the major flop by MLB with promoting the stars of tomorrow. How can they fix the promotion of the Futures Game and why did ZERO players show up for the MLB Draft?Then we hit the surprises at the top of the Draft and the teams that hit with their picks.Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood Benefits™ by going to joinbilt.com/FOULTAP IN to get 20% off Nex Playground, a $50 savings! Play over 45 games including Fruit Ninja, Starri, and Homerun Heroes: Starstrikers!Baseball America Hot Sheet streams weekly on the BA YouTube channel. Check it out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's controversy in Atlanta! We break it all down, including The Miz being an All-Star and several players no-showing the festivities. (Top of Show)(21:02) Are the All-Star selections a popularity contest?TAP IN to get 20% off Nex Playground, a $50 savings! Play over 45 games including Fruit Ninja, Starri, and Homerun Heroes: Starstrikers!(23:41) Matt Olson is in the HR Derby to replace Ronald Acuña Jr. Former HR Derby champ Toddfather scouts the participants and shares his expertise. Who do we think will win?(34:26) Draft Recap: Eli Willits is the youngest No. 1 overall pick ever, Ethan Holliday is going to the same team his dad got drafted to, high school seniors are signing cap deals & more! Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood Benefits™ by going to joinbilt.com/FOUL(47:14) There are no Angels and Rangers in the All-Star game.(48:40) All-Star starting lineups are out!Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL(52:29) Ohtani's pitching brilliance was on display this past weekend.Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How are the Rays doing this? Starter Ryan Pepiot discusses pitching deeper into games and how the organization manages injury prevention. Pepiot also explains how and why he adjusted some of his pitches.How is life pitching in the Majors in a minor league park and how does the team manage road trips?Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Alanna RizzoTry Huel with 15% OFF for New Customers today using code FOUL at https://huel.com/foul. Fuel your best performance with Huel today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer sits down for a wide-ranging Q&A with The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney. It’s a must-listen interview that gets into the dynamics within the trade market, what the Cubs are looking for right now, the calculus around Kyle Tucker, Craig Counsell’s influence and much more.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOULGo to GreenChef.com/50TERRITORY and use code 50TERRITORY to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months with free shipping.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-year MLB pitcher Jim Abbott was born without a right hand. It's an amazing story and he joins FT to talk about his new ESPN documentary, “Southpaw: The Life and Legacy of Jim Abbott.” He also touches on his famous accolades, including his no-hitter. How difficult was it for Abbott to avoid tipping pitches? Who are his favorite pitchers to watch? Jim discusses interacting with children with a similar disability during his career and the emerging technology for prosthetic hands.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.

NBC Sports Bay Area reporter Alex Pavlovic discusses his new book, “The Franchise: San Francisco Giants: A Curated History of the Orange and Black,” including the potential Bryce Harper deal that ended up as a losing bid.Alex also covers the Rafael Devers saga shifting to San Francisco. Is Devers the star the Giants are looking for? What will they target at the trade deadline?Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunGo to GreenChef.com/50TERRITORY and use code 50TERRITORY to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months with free shipping.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal hits burning trade deadline questions, including why Boston shouldn’t trade Alex Bregman. Ken also picks out some 3rd basemen the Yankees could trade for and who the D’backs will deal at the deadline. Why did that Bryan Baker trade happen for the Orioles and Rays?(15:35) The hosts look at the Out of the Park Baseball 2nd half simulations to see how the rest of the season might play out.OOTP 26 is now 50% off, through July 17th(29:31) Jayson Stark listed midseason awards in The Athletic. We take a look at his MVPs and LVPs.Hosts: Toddfather, Kratz, SBGet 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.

Does not being in the playoffs for a decade push a team to go hard with an outside shot of a playoff seat? The Athletic Angels reporter Sam Blum contemplates what they will do at the trade deadline and if the club has a legit shot at the playoffs.Blum also explains how the young Halos have developed and if there should be any extensions handed out.We finish with Blum sharing his experience doing field drills with Ron Washington.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.