Foul Territory

The Padres stay alive at Wrigley! Let's recap Game 2 decisions and standouts. Then we hit the Cleveland Guardians forcing a Game 3 against the Tigers. Host: AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun Follow the FT Network on social media for more postgame show coverage during the postseason!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There was a lot to dissect in Game 1 of Red Sox-Yankees. We discuss that "historic" 9th inning and lineup decisions. (top of show) (13:44) Masataka Yoshida comes up with the big hit for the Red Sox. Remember who signed him? (15:22) Do the Reds have a chance to take down the Dodgers? (20:56) LA Times beat writer Jack Harris joins us to talk Shohei Ohtani setting the tone, how to attack the LA offense & Yoshinobu Yamamoto's energy. (39:19) Mike Cameron disagreed with Kratz. So what's more important: playing your everyday guys or focusing on the matchup? (41:54) WFAN host Keith McPherson got right into why he's excited for Game 2 of Red Sox/-ankees before discussing if Max Fried should have been left in, and what Yankee fans think of Aaron Judge. Hosts: AJ, EK, SB "Baseball the way it should be covered" shirts at FoulTerritoryShop.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toronto clinched a first round bye and they celebrated hard. Tyler Heineman walks us through what they're up to this week and how their hitting coach has strongly impacted this lineup. How is Tyler prepping for their ALDS matchup and how nasty is rookie Trey Yesavage? We get to that lil Tommy Pham beef at the finish line. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Postseason mode! Good time to check out FoulTerritoryShop.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal addresses some of his top postseason storylines, including the situation for Toronto, the pitching situation for the Brewers and the Dodgers holding back Shohei Ohtani for a potential Game 3. Text TERRITORY to 29017 to receive 20% off your next headwear or apparel purchase at any US Lids store. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide, plus an extra 20% off select favorites and more limited-time deals during their Early Black Friday Sale. Use Promo Code FOUL at checkout for an extra $35 off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did the Cubs take down the Padres in their Game 1 win and can they seal the deal with their pitching setup for Game 2? We then swing it over to the Game 1 victory for Tarik Skubal's Tigers in Cleveland. Hosts: AJ, EK, SB FT is hustling this postseason. Rep the mission: FoulTerritoryShop.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Postseason prediction time! We lay out our brackets. (Top of show) (06:27) Who are some October X-factors to keep an eye on? (13:17) Bruce Bochy is out as Rangers manager. Will he go back to SF? Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide, plus an extra 20% off select favorites and more limited-time deals during their Early Black Friday Sale. Use Promo Code FOUL at checkout for an extra $35 off. (15:50) Rocco Baldelli is the fall guy in Minnesota. (20:04) Congrats to Ben Cherington for keeping his job in Pittsburgh. What's next? Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (21:32) BREAKING during FT: Ron Washington won't return to the Angels in 2026. The issues in Anaheim start at the top. (32:26) Torey Lovullo admits the front office picks the lineup. Hosts: AJ, EK, SBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the key factors heading into these Wild Card series matchups? Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal has a quick rundown of each tilt. (Top of show) (3:57) Tarik Skubal and the Tigers are in, and they can erase their September collapse by beating the Guardians in October. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (6:56) Reds pitching could level the series with the favored Dodgers. (9:22) The Padres bullpen turning up the heat on the Cubs could be the difference in this series. (13:24) Inside Dish explores which eliminated managers are feeling the heat. An early exit for the Yankees and Phillies could also spell doom for Aaron Boone and Rom Thomson. Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide, plus an extra 20% off select favorites and more limited-time deals during their Early Black Friday Sale. Use Promo Code FOUL at checkout for an extra $35 off. (22:25) Grillin’ Ken answers your live questions, including lessons for David Stearns and the Mets and if the Brewers can maintain their torrid regular season when it matters most.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FT scouts the Red Sox-Yankees heavyweight showdown. Which team has the edge in each category and will Aaron Judge perform like a superstar this postseason? (12:42) Mets’d Up (part of the FT Network) host James Schiano reviews what the heck went wrong with the Mets, including the middle-class roster failures. He also explains what he would do this offseason with the Mets and predicts where Pete Alonso ends up in 2026. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide, plus an extra 20% off select favorites and more limited-time deals during their Early Black Friday Sale. Use Promo Code FOUL at checkout for an extra $35 off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FT Resident GM Jim Bowden reacts to Bob Melvin’s dismissal and answers whether other teams will change managers. Plus, Jim drops his thoughts on missing the ole Game 163 era and the slow-burning disaster of the New York Mets. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide, plus an extra 20% off select favorites and more limited-time deals during their Early Black Friday Sale. Use Promo Code FOUL at checkout for an extra $35 off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The brackets are set! We set it up at the top of the show. (3:24) BREAKING NEWS: The Giants fire manger Bob Melvin. We review possible manager candidates and what San Francisco can do to get over the hump. Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide, plus an extra 20% off select favorites and more limited-time deals during their Early Black Friday Sale. Use Promo Code FOUL at checkout for an extra $35 off. (14:59) Pittsburgh ordered more Don Kelly, extending the interim manager and ditching the interim title. (16:08) The Dodgers announced their Wild Card starters. Correct call? Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (18:09) Cincinnati is in the postseason! We analyze the Reds as a postseason threat and how they match up against LA. (25:24) Houston missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016. Are we surprised the Astros crumbled? (28:03) We examine the Tigers-Guardians Wild Card matchup, including how impactful Tarik Skubal could be and Cleveland’s lowly ranked offense.  (37:20) Congrats to the Blue Jays for their first AL East title since 2015! (40:09) Cade Horton is OUT for the foreseeable future for the Cubs. Also, we reveal what San Diego and Chicago have going for them in this Wild Card series. (44:19) Lucas Giolito will not be on the Wild Card Roster for the Red Sox. (45:06) Is run differential stupid? Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cal or Judge? Hall of fame columnist Jayson Stark (The Athletic) has made his decision. He elaborates on some of his end-of-year award picks: AL MVP, NL & AL Cy Young, AL Manager of the Year and top 5 NL MVP candidates. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun welcome Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin, who accepts the 2025 MiLB Player of the Year award. Griffin discusses his offseason swing adjustments, eagerness to play multiple positions, and texts with Paul Skenes about the future of the Pirates. Hot Sheet airs live, Mondays at 3:30 ET, on the Baseball America YouTube channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Automatic Ball-Strike System for 2026 will allow teams to start with two challengeseach and can be used by the pitcher, the catcher, or the batter to challenge a call. Mayday! host and former Big League pitcher Trevor May sizes up the big rule change coming soon. Host: Trevor May Go to Superpower.com to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Howard hit a franchise-record 58 home runs for the Phillies in 2006, when he won the National League MVP Award. So, who is better to talk about Kyle Schwarber’s 50-homer season than The Big Piece? Howard joins The Phillies Show and also chimes in about Philadelphia’s chances to win a World Series this year, his funniest Chase Utley story and much, much more! Get 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.

Dodgers catcher Ben Rortvedt has had a whirlwind 2025 and he discusses his mindset after being DFA’d to now catching some of the best arms in the game. We also ask him about teammate Clayton Kershaw’s retirement announcement, plans for navigating the postseason, and how catching will change with the ABS challenge system.  Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Go to Superpower.com to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal goes through all of the weekend chaos. He also answers whether home field advantage and byes are critical for a title run. Additionally, Ken discusses some teams that could undergo manager and front office changes this offseason, including the Pirates situation and whether postseason performances will impact manager firings. After Ken, we cover the scariest lineups entering the postseason mix. Go to Superpower.com to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide during their Red-Hot Sale Event and use Promo Code FOUL at checkout for an extra $35 off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cardinal Territory host Katie Woo is joined by St. Louis Cardinals Assistant General Manager Rob Cerfolio for a discussion on the organization's player development system and what changes fans can expect to see under soon-to-be President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom. Get 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.

It’s the last weekend of the regular season! Also, congrats to Charlie Morton on retiring after this season. (top of show) We cover his upcoming final outing in ATL. (3:22) What is going on with Toddfather’s Reds? We also preview other teams and important series in the NL Wild Card bonanza. Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide during their Red-Hot Sale Event and use Promo Code FOUL at checkout for an extra $35 off. (15:21) The Orioles rookies dressed up as MINIONS last night?! (17:52) José Berríos is now on the IL with elbow trouble. Go to Superpower.com to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod (19:37) It’s time for the AL East report. The Blue Jays and Yankees are battling and Trevor Story is making errors at the wrong time.  (27:23) The Tigers finally won a game, but the AL Wildcard is still in some jeopardy.  For 20% off your first purchase, head to FairHarborClothing.com/FOUL20 and use code FOUL20 (30:03) The A’s scoreboard has issues. (31:40) Netflix will have the season opener next year. We like the standalone game option. (33:36) There are a lot of options for amazing weekend baseball. What matchups are worth watching? (38:21) Cheers to Nats broadcaster Bob Carpenter on retirement!  Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo unpack where we’re at in both the AL and NL Playoff pictures ahead of the final regular season weekend. (Top of show) Get ready for brain freeze! Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide during their Red-Hot Sale Event and use Promo Code FOUL at checkout for an extra $35 off. (13:27) The hosts take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including if Co-MVP is a possibility in the AL, Phillies rotation options, if the Dodgers can repeat and baseball's best playoff homefield advantage. (22:12) Ken and Alanna crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week. Go to Superpower.com to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod (25:51) Paul Skenes is clearly baseball's best pitcher right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FT Resident GM Jim Bowden gets into a couple pitching decisions: why the D'backs pushed back Zac Gallen and what the Tigers should do with Tarik Skubal on Sunday. He also explores the Dodgers' makeshift bullpen, how the last NL Wild Card is sloppy and the AL MVP debate. Go to Superpower.com to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod (19:49) How would you rank the postseason teams in terms of pitching staffs? We break down the rankings from The Athletic. Hosts: Scott Braun, AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz Get 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.