John Mozeliak, Oli Marmol, Matt Carpenter - FT @Cardinals camp

FT Guest - Vinnie Pasquantino on his recovery, Pasquatch'ing, Bobby Witt Jr.: "We were a bad team." No sugarcoating from Vinnie P about the ugly year in KC but he tells us why he made sure he rehabbed with the team to experience the pain. Nobody even told him about the viral Pasquatch mascot before it popped up when he got on base! Pasquantino tells us how he's embraced the monster. Other topics: his personal stat goals for next year, playing with Bobby Witt Jr. & his injury recovery timetable. Tis Black Friday at the FT SHOP: shirts, hats, wristbands, stickers for the kiddos by Foul Territory

26 min listen

FT Guest – Sal Fasano = future manager?: Excuse me, did Braves Catching Coach Sal Fasano really say he’s too young to be a Manager?! Hear his explanation and future plans. The Braves gameplanning guru hits some offseason hot stove thoughts, describes the ridiculousness of Ronald Acuna Jr. and gets asked about a Shohei Ohtani Braves connection. Sal played for the Oakland A’s and expresses his sadness about the way they’re ditching the city. FT Shop Black Friday Go crazy folks! by Foul Territory

34 min listen

Winter Meetings szn - Nightengale on Bauer, Cease, Cubs, Giants, Rays, M's + Dorsey on Ohtani, Soto, Jays & MORE!: Are the Dodgers still the Ohtani frontrunners or are the Blue Jays about to swoop in?! Is Juan Soto option B for Toronto? We get the full winter meetings scoop from USA Today's Bob Nightengale & then ask Stadium's Russ Dorsey about the Jays potentially making noise. Other topics w/Bob: pressure on Cubs/Giants, Cease/Burnes trade market, Braves-Mariners Kelenic trade, Rays trades & will Trevor Bauer return to MLB?! Perfect time to check that you're following FT everywhere ---> TAP IN by Foul Territory

36 min listen

FT Guest - Brent Suter on free agent flirting, love for Josh Hader, making baseball BIGGER: Who wants a Swiss Army knife bullpen dude?! Brent Suter tells us about his free agent status and thoughts on fellow FA Josh Hader. How can baseball tilt more from a regional sport to the national spotlight? SuterB has some ideas, which includes...less clothing??? AJ, SB, EK & Suter also debate the way that baseball divisions could look very different when expansion hits. Our staff behind the scenes is ELITE. Subscribe to FT on Youtube (free duh) and see all the sweet graphics they pair with our videos :) -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

21 min listen

Sneaky Tigers add Kenta Maeda, Cardinals got Sonny Gray, Yankees should love Bellinger: Erik Kratz reveals the real reason why Sonny Gray struggled with the Yankees and it helps to explain why he's thrived since then. AJ Pierzynski tells us why it's a classic fit for the Cardinals. (6:23) (49:46) Will the front office stat grinders in the Yankees front office overthink their Cody Bellinger evaluation? AJ & Kratz say that would be a mistake and Scotty Braun offers a contingency plan if they don't land Belli. Cyber Monday FT Shop LFG! (18:13) Does Stadium's Russ Dorsey like the Kenta Maeda signing and think the Tigers might be kinda good this year? We also talk to Russ about the immense pressure the Giants feel to deliver franchise players to their fan base...Ohtani time?! Look out for our pod convo dropping tomorrow AM with the FT hosts asking Katie Woo about STL potentially adding another frontline starter. by Foul Territory

65 min listen

FT Live in FL for Ohtani visit! Yanks need Soto, Rangers sign Yates, Angels won’t trade Trout: Are we buying the Blue Jays as serious Ohtani contenders? Toronto Star baseball columnist Mike Wilner swings by with many reasons why the Jays are in the running. Topics include Drake, hiding spots, fancy facilities & Ohtani's hero. (19:43) (15:40) A Juan Soto update includes AJ stating why the Yankees need him badly and how they are known for pulling off trades with a little extra prospect marketing ;) (11:00) We hit the run of front office 100% no-trade announcements, including Mike Trout, Alex Bregman & all of the Braves long-term extension guys. (38:41) Also covered: Jim Leyland Hall of Famer, Rangers sign Kirby Yates We have some night shows LIVE this week too --> FT Youtube channel -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

46 min listen

White Sox tanking q's + Rosenthal on Mets Yamamoto interest, Padres WILL trade Soto!: Could Bo Bichette and/or Alex Bregman get traded?! We ask FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal follow-up questions to his latest notes column. (16:43) (4:02) We start off with AJ, Kratz & Braun sizing up the potential heavyweight battle between the Yankees & Mets in the Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes. Are the Mets really taking a step back in 2024? Other topics with Ken: why Padres will trade Juan Soto (25:33), the free agent case of Lucas Giolito (30:02) + thoughts on Mets hot stove plans. (21:36) (32:40) We also have spicy debate on if the White Sox should trade Luis Robert Jr. and dish out Real talk on the ugliness of playoff shares meetings. (45:48) Follow FT -- Bet 10 Get 200 Instantly with BetMGM Bonus Code: FOUL200 Place your first BetMGM Sportsbook wager through the BetMGM Sportsbook mobile app of at least ten dollars ($10.00). You will receive two hundred dollars ($200.00) instantly in additional by Foul Territory

67 min listen

FT Guest - AJ Hinch on next moves for Tigers, vibes post-Miggy, Eduardo Rodriguez info: Are the Tigers about to shock the AL Central?! Manager AJ Hinch points out promising signs from the 2023 season and details hot stove plans for the front office. We also get a strong breakdown of the Kenta Maeda & Mark Canha additions for Detroit. Kratz, Frazier & Braun ask Hinch about how he still deals with the aftermath of him interviewing for the White Sox manager position years back. Hinch talks about how the 2024 culture is going to be different without Miguel Cabrera running the clubhouse. Other topics: Hinch's take on Craig Counsell/David Ross Cubs manager drama, Eduardo Rodriguez rejecting the Dodgers, and his instant connection with new Tigers broadcaster Jason Benetti. All of the ways to follow FT Winter Meetings coverage ---> HERE by Foul Territory

30 min listen

FT Guest - Tigers top pitching prospect Jackson Jobe on bringing winning back to Detroit, pitching like Gerrit Cole & his first Big League purchase: The Tigers last World Series title was back in 1984 and Jackson Jobe knows all about it. What's his plan for getting Detroit baseball back on the map and what are the convos he's having with the rest of the Tigers young core? Jobe's saving his hefty signing bonus but has big plans for a treat yourself purchase when he cracks the Bigs! Detroit's top pitching prospect tells us about emulating Gerrit Cole but also another unique starter he loved watching when growing up. Also covered: specifics on Jobe's pregame prep, having a show name & life in the Arizona Fall League Look out for more convos with baseball's top prospects joining FT from the AFL -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

20 min listen

Inside Dish - BIG Ohtani & Soto chat with Ken Rosenthal: The Padres might haul in a better return than you think for Juan Soto. FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal weighs the trade scenarios and then we cover many angles of the Shohei Ohtani market... Is Seattle really out?! Blue Jays and Dodgers chances? Will SHOtime play outfield? Danny Graves also asks about his future closer chances. How long will this all take?????? BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL! It's those FT shirts worn by Big Leaguers everywhere! by Foul Territory

22 min listen

Fair Territory - Sonny Gray to the Cardinals and 4 teams feeling the pressure this offseason!: Ken Rosenthal has the latest on Shohei Ohtani’s movement with the winter meetings approaching. And how will Scott Boras handle his stable of free agents? How much does the Sonny Gray signing strengthen the St. Louis rotation? Ken also highlights Kenta Maeda’s deal with the Detroit Tigers. Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including where Juan Soto might end up, the next move in the Cubs clubhouse and who the Giants are most likely to sign. Ichiro Suzuki pops up as Dude of the week! by Foul Territory

29 min listen

Braves trade for Kelenic, Mookie full-time 2B & are the Mariners...broke?!: Ryan Divish tells us why "the 54% thing is not going away" and wtf is going on with the M's payroll plunge?! The Seattle Times Mariners beat writer breaks down the Jarred Kelenic deal for both sides. (15:40) (5:23) Jason Kipnis loves this move for the Braves and Erik Kratz tell us why the Mets get a late 'W' for this too. (40:46) Our FT second baseman explains what the full-time 2B announcement for Mookie Betts means for his health & the LA defense. (46:47) Ken Rosenthal calls out Angels owner Arte Moreno and we react to the news today about the DUMP DEADLINE! (43:58) A little Blue Jays talk in there with a fan q about Ohtani/Yamamoto. Winter Meetings hot stove q's?! DM us --> FT IG -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

53 min listen

Fair Territory - Inside Shohei Ohtani's MASSIVE Dodger Signing + the ripple effect for Yamamoto & Soto: Ken Rosenthal says Shohei Ohtani to LA for $700mil is good for baseball. Ken breaks down the reported contract deferrals & how the Dodgers progress with SHO-time in their lineup (and rotation?) for years to come. Inside Dish reacts to how the media covered Ohtani's saga. It's important to be speedy, and it's even more important to be right. Dude of the Week (aside from Shohei) spoke his mind when nobody else did - and got away with it! Dorks of the Week couldn't rip down Ohtani's Angels Stadium poster fast enough. Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including how the Giants will pivot and what this could mean for Juan Soto's future free agent market. -- Watch Fair Territory weekly on the Foul Territory Youtube channel by Foul Territory

24 min listen

Luis Severino is a Met, Reds add 2 arms, Toddfather talks Soto, Chourio $, Merrifield on tourney day1!: Todd Frazier says the Reds better spend NOW! We review their 2 pitching adds (Nick Martinez, Emilio Pagan) and how they should have lots of room to buy more. (22:12) (14:06) Is Luis Severino about to roar back with the Mets?? Braun and Frazier tell us why they like the upside signing. (44:33) We get Toddfather's take on the Yankees going after Juan Soto. (8:07) AJ is with Whit Merrifield (leader of the Pro Athlete Golf Tour), who tells us about how his grand plan to bring competitive Big Leaguers together in the offseason all became a reality. (29:47) Todd can relate to Jackson Chourio’s contract extension situation and how it’ll affect him on the field. Also, are the Brewers more likely to keep Corbin Burnes now? -- Bet 10 Get 200 Instantly with BetMGM Bonus Code: FOUL200 Place your first BetMGM Sportsbook wager through the BetMGM Sportsbook mobile app of at least ten dollars ($10. by Foul Territory

55 min listen

Ken Rosenthal on Ohtani $, Cease/Soto trades & Rangers/Yanks/Mets budgets + Marlins hire Kapler: Who's out on Ohtani?! We rerank the likeliest landing spots after Jeff Passan's report that the Mets, Rangers & Red Sox have moved on. (1:54) (17:10) We also make potential final predictions on how much the final number will be and laugh at a clown number thrown out there by an "MLB analyst". (24:34) Then it's Ken Rosenthal jumping in with the marketing money impact that Shohei can provide, which is justifying the massive price tag. Other topics with Ken: Dylan Cease/Juan Soto trade timing (30:50), Mets/Yankees plans based on payroll (25:56), Rangers TV money holding them back? (21:54) (38:41) We finish up with the news that Gabe Kapler is joining the Marlins front office and how it should be viewed by Skip Schumaker. Baseball the way it should be covered by Foul Territory

46 min listen

Ohtani’s lil $680mil deferral, Inside Yamamoto’s goals: Adam Jones dropped a Mookie Betts comp on former teammate Yoshinobu Yamamoto. (49:28) Jones projects where he’ll sign, his Big League ceiling and how he likes shiny things :) (17:43) SI’s Emma Baccellieri swings by to talk out the massive Shohei Ohtani Dodgers deferral with Jones, Pierzynski, Kratz & Braun. She also takes us inside the story she wrote about THE private plane actually belonging to Shark Tank dude Robert Herjavec. -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

63 min listen

FT Guest - Inside rule change meetings with Whit Merrifield: What's really happening in the meetings that decide MLB's next rule changes? 2-time All-Star Whit Merrifield is part of the committee and tells us what changes could be next along with the disconnect between sides. (starts at 20:45 mark) We also get Whit's thoughts on Shohei Ohtani not talking to media and mix in a fan question about how Blue Jays players get paid--an epic prank story emerges from it. Before that, we cover Ichiro's kinda comeback, Whit's free agency experience, and his big golf tourney coming up!!! For more info, visit proathletegolftour.com by Foul Territory

41 min listen

FT Guest - New Cardinals Bench Coach Daniel Descalso on how to fix the Cardinals: "We've gotta figure this sh** out and get back on track," says former Cardinals player Daniel Descalso. We ask the new STL Bench Coach about manager Oliver Marmol calling out some selfish players at the end of the season and what went wrong with the Willson Contreras situation? DD tells AJ, Kratz & Braun about his unique interview process, an A+ text from new Redbird Lance Lynn, and the Skip Schumaker/Jon Jay coaching combo starring in Miami. FT Shop is always open :) by Foul Territory

31 min listen

FT Guest - Kevin Pillar on Blue Jays big miss, Acuña's underrated glove, Donaldson's prime personality: Were there 2015 Toronto vibes when the Braves fell this postseason to the Phillies? Braves outfielder (now free agent) Kevin Pillar expresses the pain of those losses but also highlights the Atlanta offense leading him to a big team award he'll always remember. Did the defensive metrics undervalue Ronald Acuña Jr. in the outfield? Pillar is someone who would know! Pillar also takes us inside the personality of prime Josh Donaldson, which included a Todd Frazier story about a friendly wager. WATCH FT clips -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

25 min listen

WM Inside Dish with Ken Rosenthal - Ohtani delay, Soto/Yamamoto updates, Mariners $ trouble: Shohei Ohtani holding up most of the action from going down at the Winter Meetings--even relievers! FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal has the latest buzz from Nashville and ideas on how to spark some moves. Ken also has word on Juan Soto's trade market, Yoshinobu Yamamoto's increasing price tag & fascinating insight (earmuffs Seattle fans) on the latest money dump trade by the Mariners. We are For The People later on with answers to cold stove fan q's! We also take your q's on FT Instagram DM's :) -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

44 min listen

Papelbon blasts Verdugo blasting Cora + Dorsey on Yamamoto, Cubs, Red Sox, Giants: The Red Sox should be at the big kids table! Stadium's Russ Dorsey wonders aloud why their ownership would claim that they're going full throttle this offseason...but they're not. We get to the quiet Cubs and the trying Giants too. Dorsey also kicks around a theory squashing old preferences that led to Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto teaming up. Then it's Braun asking Todd Frazier & Erik Kratz to pick a side in the Alex Verdugo v. Alex Cora battle...with Jonathan Papelbon adding fuel to the fire! -- You might notice an MLB player in an FT shirt. That's because he either loves FT or loves soft shirts. You could be like that MLB player too --> Tap in to the FT Shop by Foul Territory

27 min listen

Katie Woo on Cardinals new pitching trio & trade options: Will the Cardinals actually end up adding 4 starting pitchers this offseason?! Are they willing to make a deal that involves significant position players? Pierzynski, Kratz & Braun talk to The Athletic's Katie Woo about what the Cardinals could still do to be splashier this winter. We debate if this is a playoff rotation now. Questions? Comments? Just wanna say hi? DM us --> FT IG -- Bet 10 Get 200 Instantly with BetMGM Bonus Code: FOUL200 Place your first BetMGM Sportsbook wager through the BetMGM Sportsbook mobile app of at least ten dollars ($10.00). You will receive two hundred dollars ($200.00) instantly in additional winnings regardless of your wager’s outcome! Gambling problem or concern? Call 1-800-GAMBLER by Foul Territory

20 min listen

Jackson Chourio extension szn?! Giants need Ohtani or Yamamoto, more Juan Soto tea!: The Giants need to be splashy more than any ballclub! We dissect their pursuit of Shohei Ohtani & Yoshinobu Yamamoto. (14:59) (2:27) We start by getting AJ, Kratz & Braun to talk out the Ken Rosenthal report about the Brewers working with super prospect Jackson Chourio on a big boy extension. Could that affect Milwaukee's trade plans? (28:59) More Juan Soto trade tea too: Yankees talks, other clubs & extension chances? Look out for pods dropping with Lucas Giolito, Cal Raleigh & many more this week or hit the FT Youtube channel to catch them NOW! -- Bet 10 Get 200 Instantly with BetMGM Bonus Code: FOUL200 Place your first BetMGM Sportsbook wager through the BetMGM Sportsbook mobile app of at least ten dollars ($10.00). You will receive two hundred dollars ($200.00) instantly in additional winnings regardless of your wager’s outcome! Gambling problem or concern? Call 1-800-GAMBLER by Foul Territory

59 min listen

Fair Territory Winter Meetings Special: Updates on Ohtani, Soto, Yamamoto, Dodgers, Yankees, Angels & MORE!: Ken thinks that Shohei Ohtani knows where he wants to sign! That's part of his Top 5 storylines entering the chaos in Nashville. How does Juan Soto's likely exit mirror how the Red Sox sent Mookie Betts to LA? Yoshinobu Yamamoto is "the belle of the ball" not named Ohtani. Ken explains why he feels his number is rising. Baseball the way it should be covered! Tap in to subscribe free to FT on Youtube How have the Yankees backed themselves into a corner & what's the starting pitcher trade market looking like these days? Inside Dish explores epic events from prior meetings, including blockbuster deals and 3-teams wrestling (literally) for superstar players. Dude of the Week Jackson Chourio hasn't reached the big leagues yet and the Dork resides in Anaheim with the Angels sneaking below the luxury tax. Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including the Dodgers shortstop dilemma & Ke by Foul Territory

23 min listen

FT Guest - Lucas Giolito on White Sox culture, free agency & Ohtani as a teammate: Could a fight club have solved the 2023 White Sox? It gets brought up in the convo about the complex year that Lucas Giolito experienced, which also included stops and stories with the Angels & Guardians. Free agent talk gets real & will the wild streak of being teammates with Reynaldo Lopez end?! Pierzynski, Kratz & Braun also ask Giolito about his time on the Angels with Shohei Ohtani and how his intense prep is legendary. Got FT Merch? by Foul Territory

17 min listen

Gabrielle Starr on Verdugo's beef with Cora, Red Sox pitching problems & cheap seats @Fenway?: Will a fiery Alex Verdugo have a chip on his shoulder in the Bronx after last season's wild ride with the now-enemy? Boston Herald Red Sox reporter Gabrielle Starr is here to evaluate the drama at Fenway. Will the Red Sox spend BIG to fix their pitching problems? Starr talks us through the current state of ownership interest in spending like they used to. Disclaimer: this convo happened before the Tyler O'Neill trade add for Boston but it's still a very relevant pod :) Look out for fresh hoodies arriving at the FT Shop soon! by Foul Territory

24 min listen

Jack Curry on Operation YamaSoto! AL East Power Rankings, Bullish on Severino & Montas reunion?: The Yankees "gotta throw everything at Yamamoto" says YES Network Insider Jack Curry. We talk out how the Soto deal came together, Jack's hesitancy about too much of Aaron Judge in centerfield & he drops that the Yanks might reunite with Frankie Montas. Toddfather, Kratz & Braun also ask about Luis Severino's potential rebound season with the Mets and an updated AL East power rankings (with the Jays in the running for Ohtani). Follow FT EVERYWHERE! by Foul Territory

20 min listen

FT Guests - John Smoltz on the future of MLB pitching, Mackenzie Gore on Nats life: John Smoltz has a different take on Max Scherzer's comments about the pitch clock leading to more severe injuries. The Hall of Famer tell us the main reason why there's a problem and how it's going to get worse. The convo takes place at Whit Merrifield's Pro Athlete Golf Tour in Orlando, FL. Smoltz is the senior member--what's he telling the current Big Leaguers? We also get word from Nationals pitcher Mackenzie Gore at the tournament, which includes a hilarious line about what baseball question he'd like to ask Smoltz. AJ, Toddfather & Braun get into some Nats talk with Gore too. Disclaimer: it cuts off at the end b/c WiFi cut off at the clubhouse a couple times! Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

21 min listen

FT Guest - Corbin Carroll had a SEASON!: Was this what the NL Rookie of the Year expected for his first full season? A very humble Corbin Carroll talks about the impact of his long-term extension, idolizing Derek Jeter, Evan Longoria leading the Diamondbacks, manager Torey Lovullo's impact, and a battle-tested phone after celebrations in the ballpark pool! Todd Frazier, Brock Holt & Scott Braun then debate if you'd rather be Corbin Carroll or Evan Carter right now. Would you risk not getting a World Series ring?! Cyber Monday FT Shop!!! -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

26 min listen

Gavin Lux on Glasnow trade buzz, Ohtani already getting after it!: Dodgers shortstop Gavin Lux gives us the number he thought Shohei Ohtani would get paid & his "holy sh**" reaction to seeing the $700mil (yes we know there's deferrals) when it first came out. Lux saw Ohtani right before hopping on with us and he's got insight on what he's up to. He also chats with us about the potential of Rays flamethrower Tyler Glasnow being his new teammate. Lux gives us an update on his return from surgery and a number in mind for his mission to steal more bases! -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

22 min listen

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John Mozeliak, Oli Marmol, Matt Carpenter - FT @Cardinals camp

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