Bailey Ober talks Twins sleepers, Correa's impact, Velo shortcuts

FT Guest - Is Rowdy Tellez about to be in the best shape of his life?!: Yup! The lovable 6’4 first baseman dives into his offseason festivities and winter focal points to glam up his agility game in 2024. Rowdy relates to AJ with their pilates struggles and tells us about his new trainer, dietician and more. Disclaimer: this convo occurred before the Craig Counsell news broke (we talk about it though) & before Rowdy was DFA'd by the Brewers. You can bet your a** we'll have Rowdy back on soon to cover these topics in-depth with the Rowdy sarcasm we crave! Offseason topics also include fulfilling best man responsibilities and trash-talking trick-or-treaters! FOUL TERRITORY STORE BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL by Foul Territory

20 min listen

Padres say YES to Mike Shildt, Kyle Gibson to Cardinals, Donaldson swan song, Pete Rose/HOF ballot release: Should Pete Rose be in the Hall of Fame? Todd Frazier, Brock Holt & Scott Braun dive into the fresh ballot, which includes thoughts on Adrian Beltre & Joe Mauer. (28:00) (3:01) The Padres said YES to Mike Shildt as skipper--is this the last chance manager under AJ Preller and will he make a difference v. Bob Melvin? (43:00) We also get to the Kyle Gibson signing for the Cardinals as news comes out--are the Cardinals still planning to shop at the top of the pitching market? FoulTerritoryShop.com -- 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

49 min listen

FT Guest - Max Scherzer on old-school Rangers winning, Pitch to Ohtani & Pitch clock injuries: Max Scherzer learned some inside info about the uniqueness of this year’s elbow injuries and he’s got a culprit. Mad Max offers solutions to clock issues he feels emerged and calls for a reformatting in the way baseball votes on rule changes. He also suggests a rule to consider for bringing back the importance of marketing starting pitchers. Max starts off by telling Toddfather, AJ & Braun why it was refreshing to play for Rangers GM Chris Young. Also covered with Max: his simple pitch on why Shohei Ohtani should think about Texas and his reaction to the Oakland A’s ditching a dedicated fan base. FT shopping szn -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

34 min listen

Cardinals made no offer to Aaron Nola - Derrick Goold on Lance Lynn signing & what’s next: Why was Lance Lynn the first signing of the St. Louis offseason and are they thinking BIG for the top of their rotation?! St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporter Derrick Goold explores the case of Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto and trade market options like Tyler Glasnow, Dylan Cease & Corbin Burnes. Disclaimer: this convo occurred before the Kyle Gibson signing but is focused more on the top tier SP the Cardinals are seeking. Also covered: Matthew Liberatore’s role next season & the addition of Daniel Descalso to the coaching staff. FoulTerritoryShop.com Black Friday let's gooooo by Foul Territory

21 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

Inside Dish - Ken Rosenthal on Padres promoting Mike Shildt, Yamamoto/Ohtani package, Kyle Gibson to Cardinals & Marlins plans: The Cardinals have "gotta do more!" FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal tells us what else needs to happen for St. Louis to truly improve their pitching problems. Former Cardinals manager Mike Shildt is next up in the Padres skipper carousel. Will it make a difference?! Yoshinobu Yamamoto is posted and ready to chat with drooling ballclubs. What is Ken hearing about him and one fan asks about the potential of the Dodgers landing both Yamamoto AND Shohei Ohtani! Another fan q covers the Marlins pitching surplus disintegrating. Ken sizes up the big 4 starting pitcher trade candidates: Tyler Glasnow, Dylan Cease, Shane Bieber & Corbin Burnes. Ken also ponders the next Braves move. Brock Holt, Todd Frazier & Scott Braun also ask Ken about the callout for front office execs to put their damn phones down for a day! MORE Ken on his weekly Fair Territory pod -- Bet 10 Ge by Foul Territory

18 min listen

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

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

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

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

Robert Murray on Geno Suarez to D'Backs, Upset M's/Cardinals fans, Twins shopping Vazquez + India/Soto trades: Did the Mariners trade Eugenio Suarez to clear money for something BIG or are they just trying to be cute again?! Fansided Insider Robert Murray breaks down the deal for the Arizona side too. (27:46) (37:34) Also covered w/Murray: Cardinals flip-flopping pitching values, strong Braves moves, Twins shopping Christian Vazquez, and a callout for player health to be more of a focus by the league. (2:28) Danny Graves is with SB today and he kicks off the show by stating the case for why Jonathan India and Juan Soto trades will happen. (16:26) Danny has a couple World Series contender suitors for free agent Josh Hader and tells us why he's bullish on Matt Chapman's future results. FT Shop Black Friday SALE! -- MLB 9 Innings Rivals: Anywhere. Anytime. Experience Realistic Baseball with an officially licensed MLB Mobile Game by Foul Territory

58 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 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

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

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

Giants NEED Yamamoto, Toronto's Ohtani hangover, Tyler O'Neill boosts Red Sox: AJ was next to Justin Verlander when the Shohei Ohtani news broke. What did JV say? AJ weighs in on the Dodgers winning the Ohtani sweepstakes with Kratz & Braun. (2:01) (17:04) Toronto Star baseball columnist/podcaster Mike Wilner says it was fun while it (fake) lasted for Ohtani in Canada! Wilner talks out what the Jays front office should do now. (36:45) The Yamamoto meetings are happening and AJ says the Giants should be feeling the heat. (44:05) We also like the Tyler O'Neill add for Boston and get player perspective/caution on jacked dudes in baseball. FT SHOP is the spot by Foul Territory

52 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

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

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

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

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 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

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

Ohtani Rumors FLYING, Mets chase Yamamoto BUT not Pete Alonso, LoCain on Judge CF & Soto's goodbye: We have reached the conflicting reports phase of the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes! What does imminent really mean and is Ohtani about to shock the world?? (00:47) (5:15) Lorenzo Cain has perspective from his own free agent experience. (36:40) LoCain also tells us why Aaron Judge should be not playing centerfield everyday for the Yankees next season. (14:13) Newsday Mets beat writer Tim Healey joins the party with a report on the nonexistent Pete Alonso extension talks & New York's Yamamoto pursuit. Toddfather is tight with Pete and has some advice for him. We plan to go LIVE (unless it's like 3am) on the FT Youtube channel for REAL baseball coverage when Shohei Ohtani picks his dancing partner. -- Candy is your official destination for MLB digital collectibles. You can collect, buy, sell, and earn rewards like meet & greets with MLB stars, and even game used gear and signed memorabilia. As by Foul Territory

52 min listen

It's real! Shohei Ohtani to the Dodgers $$$$$: You’ll always remember where you were when Shohei Ohtani signed. We jumped right into instant reactions from Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz & Scott Braun on the Dodgers landing the top free agent prize of all-time, the sloppy Friday news chaos, the shocking final $ number, the Angels aftermath & so much more HYPE! Question for anyone on FT? DM FT on Instagram MUCH more Shohei Ohtani coverage on the FT YT channel right now --> HERE by Foul Territory

29 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

Max Muncy on Dodgers new SUPER lineup, Kershaw's future, Raging w/Rob Lowe: How did the current Dodgers players react to the Shohei Ohtani signing news?? Vet Max Muncy provides inside access to the team group text and what he wanted to tell POBO Andrew Friedman about the $$$ What's that 2024 lineup gonna look like? Funky Muncy offers a hint to how Dave Roberts will construct it and tells us why the drama around Doc's Ohtani comments was dumb. Other topics AJ, Kratz & Braun cover with Muncy: partying with Rob Lowe, Clyaton Kershaw to LA or TX & how nuts spring training is gonna be! Baseball the way it should be covered ---> Follow FT -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com by Foul Territory

25 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 - Cal Raleigh's 54% reaction, pitch to Ohtani & missing Geno Suarez: The Mariners just traded away the "heart & soul of the clubhouse" aka Eugenio Suarez, according to catcher Cal Raleigh. We ask Cal about the move and of course we get into his reaction to POBO Jerry Dipoto's 54% line. What would Big Dumper say to Shohei Ohtani to try and get him to Seattle? AJ, Kratz & Braun also get Cal's thoughts on how the Rangers won it all. If you like this pod, you'll dig the FT Youtube channel --> smash that subscribe button -- it's free :) by Foul Territory

20 min listen

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Bailey Ober talks Twins sleepers, Correa's impact, Velo shortcuts

Bailey Ober talks Twins sleepers, Correa's impact, Velo shortcuts

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