Foul Territory

What has gotten into Toronto lately? We ask manager John Schneider about the keys behind their resurgence, a Max Scherzer update, thoughts on the Rafael Devers deal and inside the Roki Sazaki recruiting process.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal breaks down the trade deadline strategy for both New York teams. Ken dives into the Angels roster, White Sox trade chips, and gives his take on the Dodgers-Padres battle. We finish up hitting the similarities between the Padres and Diamondbacks and where they go from here.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 FOULSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How are Rockies players handling a disaster year? We ask Colorado catcher Hunter Goodman, who also touches on returning to a catcher (and thriving in it).Hunter also explains pitching differences in Coors Field vs. on the road and his reaction to Bud Black’s firing. Is the All-Star game on his mind?  Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunGet 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the percentage chance that Freddy Peralta gets traded by the Brewers? We Milwaukee Journal Sentinel beat reporter Curt Hogg, who also drops a firsthand account of the Spiderman fan at Wrigley Field. How is year two of the Pat Murphy era going? Curt finishes with some thoughts on the steps back for Jackson Chourio and William Contreras, plus injury updates on Brandon Woodruff and Garrett Mitchell. 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!Hosts: Toddfather, Kratz, BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toddfather received some interesting insight from Gerrit Cole on the Yankees broadcast together. (Top of show)(3:29) Tensions ran high in the Padres-Dodgers. Who was in the wrong?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!(18:56) Todd was a Savannah Banana! He recaps his experience.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.(21:47) Trevor Megill called out umps and Yamamoto was robbed of an immaculate inning on an egregious call. Is the blame on Will Smith’s frame job?Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.(32:34) Kristian Campbell was optioned to AAA by the Red Sox.(34:00) Pirates reliever Dennis Santana tried to hit a fan. What happened here?Head to chatbcc.com/foulterritory to start chatting with FT hosts and the FT Fam today!(43:35) Nick Castellanos is looking to make some improvements on defense.(46:18) The FT crew highlights the series they are locked in on this weekend. DEVERS FACES THE RED SOX!!!(47:43) Toddfather recaps Sean Casey’s brutal injury playing Banana ball.Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Marlins President David Samson enlightens us about Dodgers owner Mark Walter buying the Lakers and dives deep into Tampa Bay’s possible sale to Patrick Zalupski. Is Stu Sternberg serious about selling? Samson also gives his very candid opinion on MLB service time manipulation and the Rafael Devers situation.Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunGo 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.

Chicago White Sox infielder Chase Meidroth goes over what the next core of players is like and what skills his teammates have that he wants. Chase also shares what he talks about with his Red Sox buddies and adds context to Marcelo Mayer's car key situation. What is Chase's favorite position to play and would he like to meet the Pope?Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunGet 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the brewing race in the AL East with the New York Yankees falling back to the pack. (Top of show)(2:10) The San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks are slipping behind the surging Los Angeles Dodgers. (5:53) Plus, more on the future Tampa Bay Rays outlook with the team in talks to be sold for $1.7 billion. 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.(9:27) BIG Grillin’ Ken today, including if MacKenzie Gore could be traded, teams that need to go all-in this year, how the Astros are still thriving, prime candidates for extensions, if the Giants are done, if the Cardinals could deal Nolan Arenado and how the CBA timeline impacts signings and extensions.(20:46) Ken and Alanna crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week. Buy or sell your next car today at CarGurus.com and make sure your big deal is the best deal.(27:07) BONUS Grillin' Ken covers Brendan Donovan's Cardinals status and how the Cubs are a win-now cautionary tale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's go behind the scenes on how a Big League broadcast gets prepped. (top of show)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!(6:46) Why is Skubal vs Skenes not happening? (13:00) AJ and Kratz answer how they decided on their gamer bats. (14:15) Dodgers catcher Will Smith owns the Padres and the Dalton Rushing playing time debate rages on.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.(26:52) We review Tigers manager AJ Hinch’s comments about Skubal starting the early game.(28:34) Frankie Montas has been wobbly in the minors. What do the Mets do? (30:17) College World Series talk: Coastal Carolina is legit! Plus, LSU vs. Arkansas was a CRAZY game!(32:00) Chris Sale pitched into the 9th inning and is still very very NASTY!(34:44) PCA isn't a derby guy, but Junior Caminero is! Check out our interview with him coming soon.(35:48) Pope Leo joined a White Sox chant at the Vatican!Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3x Manager of the Year Joe Maddon hits the latest headlines from his view as a former skipper: Rafael Devers trade, Nick Castellanos punishment and how to handle a unicorn Shohei Ohtani workload.Joe also shares his experience with hit by pitches and the changes in front-office involvement with teams.Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSchedule 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.