Trevor Megill on closing life, brotherly love, benches clearing miss!

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

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 - 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 - 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 Breaking News - JUAN SOTO IS A YANKEE: Is the Aaron Judge/Juan Soto combo about to take over MLB next season?! Is Judge in centerfield everyday the move? Our Yanks specialist Derek @NYYRecaps dissects every detail of this deal with Braun and Kratz. Is that refreshed Yanks lineup going to make everyone forget about their brutal year at the dish in 2023? Does this make up for the Yanks rejecting Bryce Harper? So much juice in here--LFG! Disclaimer: this show happened right before it was "official" but we have the full deal breakdown and nothing at all changed about the parameters of the deal. We also had a good talk with Baseball America's Kyle Glaser on Youtube about the return for the Padres and a detailed update on the top free agents available from Japan & Korea. Watch that part HERE now or look out for the pod soon! by Foul Territory

54 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

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

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

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 - 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

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 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

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

Ken Rosenthal on potential Rays/Dodgers deal, Giants land Jung Hoo Lee, Royals winning Seth Lugo bid, Yamamoto update: Are the Dodgers about to get Tyler Glasnow too?! FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal lays out what it would mean for LA and how the Rays are payroll dancing. (11:45) More Ken: Yamamoto sweepstakes, Royals outbidding bigger clubs for Seth Lugo and why many players don't want to play in San Francisco. (30:49) Jung-Ho Lee is in for SF! Did they overpay or are we buying his MVP numbers out in Korea? Last minute holiday shopping?! FT SHOP 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

Ken Rosenthal on Juan Soto blockbuster, D’Backs add E-Rod, Candelario to Reds shocker!: The Yankees won the week but they’re still hustling. FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal swings by to grade the Juan Soto trade and look ahead to what’s next for the Yanks and Padres. (17:56) (2:56) We start with Todd Frazier, Kratz & Braun weighing the trade + the toll that more centerfield will take on Aaron Judge. (33:30) Ken also addresses the Shohei Ohtani don’t-say-sh** meter that reached an absurd level at the Winter Meetings. (25:27) More Ken on FT: Eduardo Rodriguez signing up with the Diamondbacks and the surprising Jeimer Candelario addition to a crowded Reds infield. FT fam! FT SHOP is always open by Foul Territory

44 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

FT Guest - Stephen Vogt on how he'll differ from Tito, Vegas A's, convos with Counsell: "Don't change me!" said new Guardians manager Stephen Vogt. He tells us about talking to Terry Francona and players about what to expect in Cleveland this season. Vogt's got a real take on how speeches are received by players. He also takes us through a wild stretch of manager carousel, which included conversations with Craig Counsell during the process. Say those rumors about trading Emmanuel Clase and Shane Bieber ain't so! We ask Vogter about it. Toddfather, Kratz & Braun also ask: how do the Guardians hit more homers, what does former Oakland player Vogt think of the team leaving town & is there a way for managers to not age so fast?! Winter Meetings week!!! FT will be extra LIVE ---> WATCH HERE by Foul Territory

27 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

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

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

C. Trent Rosecrans on why Reds signed Candelario, Elly 2024: Umm shouldn't the Reds be spending their money on pitching and maybe locking up a young dude to an extension?! C. Trent Rosecrans provides more context on the team's $45mil commitment to infielder Jeimer Candelario. Todd Frazier, Lorenzo Cain & Scott Braun think they need an ACE! Rosecrans also quiets concerns about Elly De La Cruz slipping from his dynamite start on offense last year. Join us LIVE! Subscribe to FT on Youtube & catch us weekdays 1-3pE by Foul Territory

17 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

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

Rowdy Tellez on Dodgers edge, signing with Pirates & former teammate warnings!: Why do the Dodgers stand out as an organization? Rowdy Tellez talks about LA being so enticing for free agents. Rowdy doesn't hold back as a Giants fan growing up who thinks that things ain't the same in SF anymore. We start with the news on Tellez joining the Pirates and being thankful that the organization doesn't do nonsensical baseball activities anymore. Will the Brewers deliver a dreamy tribute montage or will Rowdy's return be met with a Corbin Burnes fastball to the ass?! FYI: We also run a Brewers pod called Brew Crew Territory by Foul Territory

40 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

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

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

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

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Trevor Megill on closing life, brotherly love, benches clearing miss!

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