Foul Territory
Baseball the way it should be covered and exclusive interviews with MLB studs #FTLive hosted by AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Cameron Maybin, Trevor May, Jason Kipnis, Jonathan Papelbon, Scott Braun, insider Ken Rosenthal and PTBNL. The world is our clubhouse.
Tim Kurkjian & Kevin Pillar join Kratz & Toddfather for a Big World Series Game 6 Preview
Kevin Pillar joins right off the top! He discusses how Toronto gets to Yamamoto in Game 6, if the Dodgers bats will wake up and George Springer's status. (Top of show)
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(26:19) Hear from ESPN writer/analyst Tim Kurkjian about an amazing postseason for Vlad Jr., high expectations for Yamamoto and whether Clayton Kershaw appears again.
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Fair Territory: Can LA Force Game 7? Blue Jays 1 Win from World Series Title + New Manager Moves
Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo preview Game 6 of the World Series as Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Kevin Gausman take the mound. (Top of show)
(5:18) The hosts break down the offensive struggles for the Dodgers and whatâs gone wrong for LA in this series.Â
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(8:25) They also dive into the latest managerial moves around baseball, including the Washington Nationals hiring 33-year-old Blake Butera and the Minnesota Twins hiring Derek Shelton to manage in 2026.
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Aaron Gleeman on Twins hiring Derek Shelton, Pohlad famâs next moves
Twins beat writer and podcaster Aaron Gleeman stops by for his reaction to the Twins bringing back Derek Shelton to run their dugout.
Did they make the right choice? Was Torii Hunter considered? Will the Pohlad family ever sell the team and will they keep tanking the roster until that point?
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Evan Drellich reacts to Rob Manfredâs World Series Press Conference
Senior writer for The Athletic Evan Drellich dissects Rob Manfredâs press conference, from Candian expansion speculation to Sacramentoâs minor conditions to the 2028 Olympics. Could rising ratings domestically and abroad affect CBA talks?
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Blue Jays ONE win away, Nats hire Butera, Yesavage schools Dodgers
Not all questions are good questions. Players know when there's a rando reporter jumping the line with...interesting questions. (Top of Show)
(5:41) What is today like for both sides of this World Series battle?
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(18:31) BREAKING: The Washington Nationals hire Blake Butera to be their next manager. Can an age 33 manager with no MLB playing or coaching experience thrive from the jump?
(26:07) Clayton Kershaw walked off as a...
Maury Brown on MLB sponsorship BOOM + Toronto watch parties & hotel suites with a World Series view
Forbes senior contributor Maury Brown describes how MLB sponsorships work for teams and individual players. The Dodgers are soaring and setting new standards. Which players are thriving with deals besides Shohei Ohtani? Is MLB doing enough to promote them?
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(27:31) Plus, thereâs a way to watch Blue Jays games without buying a ticket! And Toronto's stadium watch parties have been a resounding success.
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Pujols next Padres skipper? Shocking Schwarber > Shohei pick for Players Choice Awards
The Players Choice Awards were announced and thereâs a stunning winner for NL Player of the Year. Did everyone just get tired of voting for Shohei Ohtani every year?
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(9:21) Albert Pujols is a finalist for the Padres manager opening. Will it happen?
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FT Postgame Reax: Blue Jays grab 3-2 WS lead, Yesavage is HIM, Yamamoto-Gausman rematch looming
It's a 6-1 beatdown and a 3-2 series edge for those pesky Toronto bats behind rookie sensation Trey Yesavage. We dissect the big moments from Game 5 and then take an early peak at what Dodgers-Blue Jays Game 6 will look like.
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Ken Rosenthal & Joe Davis join FT for World Series chat
Are the Blue Jays appreciated in American sports media? (Top of show)
(4:13) Dave Roberts hinted at a lineup change as we look ahead to this pivotal Game 5.
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(13:20) Shane Bieber said Max Scherzer prompted him to pitch in the Game 3 marathon.Â
(14:54) FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal discuss how the Blue Jays are keeping it loose. Plus, Ken explains a possible LA lineup change and why one bullpen is more prepared for Game 5.
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Kevin Burkhardt joins + Fan poll results reveal Death Star vibe meter
Do non-LAD fans hate the Dodgers, like a lot? The Athletic rolled out a poll to see how much theyâve become and if Shohei Ohtani is helping or hurting the case.
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(11:22) Kevin Burkhardt is running pre/postgame show coverage for FOX and he paints the picture of what it was like watching that Game 3 marathon with Big Papi, Derek Jeter and company.
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FT Postgame Reax: The World Series is tied again! Blue Jays bat blitz, LA lineup changes coming soon?
Vlad Jr. does it again and then his supporting cast brought the full court press in a 6-2 win in LA to knot the series up at 2-2. Should Dave Roberts make a lineup change and rethink his bullpen plans? We instantly react to what just happened and then ponder strategy decisions for Game 5.
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World Series Game 4 Preview, Hangover aftermath, Davidi & Harris join
Long night for the boys, but Game 3 was EPIC.
(3:10) Heading into Game 4, do the Blue Jays have what it takes to tie this series up with Shohei Ohtani on the mound?
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(19:22) Superchat! Dodgers bullpen talk.
(21:47) We look over Katie Woo and Evan Drellich's latest masterpiece: "Steaks, wardrobe changes and fruit platters: How MLB players stay locked in during an 18-inning game."
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Bryce Harper hurt by fake trade rumors? Ryan Ripken on Orioles new manager, Twins narrow down search
Bryce Harper responded to Dave Dombrowskiâs comments and trade rumors. Does he know that the rumors are fake?
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(12:08) The Twins have narrowed down their managerial search to four candidates. Who will they choose?
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(13:19) Baltimore podcaster Ryan Ripken reacts to the Orioles hiring Craig Albernaz as their new manager. Ryan also di...
FT Postgame Reax: World Series G3 marathon concludes w/Freddie Freeman doing that clutch thang again
Good morning to ya! Weâre loopyâitâs a 3am postgame show! From Ohtaniâs video game night to Will Kleinâs superman performance to Vlad Jr. showing off his athleticism to Kirkâs dinger to Kershawâs rescue moment to the manager moves that made this a beautiful symphony of 18 innings. Weâre instantly reacting to it all on the postgame show that fired up right after the Freddie Freeman dinger that pushed this series to a 2-1 Dodgers advantage.
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World Series Game 3 storylines, Aroldis Chapman blasts Yankees
Addison Barger slept on a pullout couch, sparking a conversation on player sleep preferences.Â
(3:26) We preview Game 3 of the World Series and predict how long Manager John Schenider will let Max Scherzer and Shane Bieber pitch the next two games.Â
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(8:44) Should the Dodgers keep the slumping Andy Pages in the lineup?Â
(12:15) Kevin Pillar is back! He elaborates on how Toronto will match up pitching against Los Angeles the next 3 games. Plus, KP tackles the mid...
Fair Territory: Max/Bo start Game 3, Orioles new hire, Pages problem?
Before jumping into World Series Game 3, Ken reacts to the Orioles hiring a new manager. (Top of show)
(2:24) Bo Bichette will start at second base in tonight's World Series Game 3.
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(3:40) Ken explains why Max Scherzer starts for Toronto tonight, and why we should expect a cold reception at Dodger Stadium.
(7:10) LA's offense is struggling, and Dave Roberts is considering a change in center field.
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'Who Killed the Montreal Expos?' doc Director Jean-François Poisson
Jean-François Poisson is the writer and director of the documentary, 'Who Killed the Montreal Expos?' and we ask him who the true top villain was in this mess. How did Expos fans handled their fandom once the team was gone? With the Blue Jays in the World Series, are Expos fans rooting for or against the Canadian team?
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Joe Girardi talks 2025 Yankees, 2017 Astros, Judgeâs rise + new Houston pitcher Nate Pearson joins CCT
Former manager Joe Girardi tells us what he saw from the Yankees this season and answers whether he foresaw Judgeâs rookie swing to be the caliber it is now. Has he let the Astros trash can incident go? Is Joe on any managerial candidate lists?
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(19:09) New Astros pitcher Nate Pearson joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome on Crush City Territory to discuss his free agency, how important it was for him to receive another chance to start, wha...
Bat speed facts/myths + Braves Manager search update
Are bat speed metrics changing the game? We explore this recent buzzy topic for Toronto's bats in the World Series. Toddfather and Kratz talk about how players should use the statistic with other training to improve their hitting.
(12:57)Â Who is going to manage the Atlanta Braves next year? 92.9 The Game Braves reporter Grant McAuley shares Atlantaâs search approach and whether they break from their managerial archetype. Grant also talks about prospects that could boom next year for the Braves.
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FT Postgame Reax: Yamamoto racks another CG win to even up the World Series, Will Smithâs pop returns
How did Yoshinobu Yamamoto stifle the Toronto bats in a 5-1 Game 2 triumph for the Dodgers? Also, his catcher provided the key knocks and found his power groove.
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We hit all of the key storylines from Game 2 and then push forward to the decision by the Blue Jays to send Max Scherzer to the mound for Game 3.
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Dave Dombrowski: Harper WONâT be traded, Orion convo, Wheeler update
Phillies President of Baseball Ops Dave Dombrowski dives into this year's postseason loss to the Dodgers, the support system around Orion Kerkering and shut down any rumors that Bryce Harper could be traded.
Dombrowski also discussed the Phillies' payroll and roster decisions for 2026, the José Alvarado situation, Zach Wheeler's recovery and his mentality when it comes to building a winning team.
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FT Postgame Reax: Blue Jays Rock Dodgers 11-4 in G1 + G2 Preview
That was a dream Game 1 for a country that was starving for some World Series baseball. How did Toronto crack the code that the Brewers couldnât figure out in the last round?
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What about expectations for Kevin Gausman matching up with Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 2? Weâll deliver another postgame show just like this one right after Game 2 wraps up. I...
BIG World Series preview: John Smoltz, Kevin Pillar and more!
Itâs World Series Time! Big names are singing at the first two games. (Top of Show)
(3:23) We discuss how Blake Snell will attack Blue Jays hitters.
(6:09) The guys send love to Alex Vesia and his family.
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(8:20) Bo Bichette and Ty France are on the Blue Jays roster! How will Manager John Schneider deploy his bench?
(18:27) FOX Sports Lead Game Analyst and HOF pitcher John Smoltz joins to preview tonight's pi...
Fair Territory: Dodgers-Blue Jays keys, Vesia out, Boâs back
The World Series starts today! Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss Bo Bichetteâs latest status after missing over a month of game action. (top of show)
(2:11) The hosts discuss Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia stepping away from the team due to a deeply personal family matter.Â
(3:39) Into matchups talk, Ken and Alanna touch on why Los Angeles can't fall into the same trap of relying too heavily on fastballs like the Yankees and Mariners did.
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Blue Jays SP Shane Bieber joins FT + Grant Brisbeeâs WS Lover's Guide
Toronto starter Shane Bieber hopped on FT to discuss ALCS Game 7, the postgame rager and the pitching plan for the World Series. We also asked him about how his pitches work differently with the roof open vs. closed and his relationship with his Slider right now.
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(19:31) Grant Brisbee of The Athletic previews his "Lover's Guide" article on the 2025 World Series. He also shared his thoughts on the San Francisco Giants hiring Tony Vitello as their next manager.
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Bob Costas: Dodgers âruiningâ MLB? Dan Wilsonâs flub, Michael Jordanâs NBC debut, â28 Olympics host?
Legendary broadcaster Bob Costas swings by with thoughts on this World Series matchup, Dave Roberts' "ruining baseball" quote, and TV ratings.
Bob also got into the premature lockout talk, the Mariners' Game 7 decisions, what NBA on NBC should do with Michael Jordan, and if he'll be a part of the 2028 Olympics.
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Yesavage gets Game 1, Dodgers-Blue Jays roster comp, HOT Angels mess
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Who has the advantage at each position in the World Series? (Top of show)
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(8:36) Trey Yesavage gets the Game 1 start for the Blue Jays. Is there a reason itâs him over Kevin Gausman?
(11:13) The Angels are a mess of an organization from air conditioning, trials, one-year manager deals and more. Should Kurt Suzuki have taken th...
Ump stats in CS, Final games w/o ABS challenges, Divish on M's Game 7 decisions & 2026 spending plans
Seattle Times beat writer Ryan Divish covers how Mariner fans are feeling after the Game 7 loss. He also got into some of Dan Wilson's decisions in Game 7, what Seattle will do with their young pitching, and if ownership will be willing to spend in 2026.
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(22:28) We discuss the amount of missed calls in the CS, break down Eugenio SuĂĄrez's final AB, and look forward to next year with the ABS Challenge System entering the fold.
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Fair Territory: Who can gain the most legacy points with a ring? Vitello to SF, Springer's ICONIC homer
Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal opens the show talking legacies: which of the Dodgers and Blue Jays stand the most to gain by winning this year's World Series? (Top of show)
(9:52) Ken reacts to the news that the San Francisco Giants are hiring Tennessee coach Tony Vitello as their next manager.
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(14:19) Inside Dish unpacks Ken's story about George Springer following his iconic ALCS Game 7 home run.
(23:18) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including wh...
WS pitching plans, Boâs position, Giants officially hire Tony Vitello
Bo Bichette says he's ready to go but how exactly should the Blue Jays utilize him? (top of show) The debate rages on.
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(12:27) The TV numbers in Canada for the ALCS were bonkers. Good job, Canada.
(13:38) Remember that numbers can be deceiving. Mookie Betts' success against Kevin Gausman is not something to count on for the series.
(14:57) The Giants make it official: Tennessee manager Tony Vitello is the first manager straight from...
World Series Preview + Susan Slusser on Giants pursuing Tony Vitello
What does the roadmap look like for the Blue Jays to slay the Dodgers? What about the plan for LA to defend its crown? We dissect the keys to think about in this upcoming battle.
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(17:34) San Francisco Chronicle Senior Baseball Writer Susan Slusser delivers the latest report on the Giants talking to Tennessee College Baseball coach Tony Vitello. We also dive into Buster Posey's first year of switching things up in SF.
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Ken Rosenthal on Boâs status, Dan Wilsonâs flub, Angels new manager + Curt Hoggâs Brewers postmortem
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal checks in with context on his conversation with Bo Bichette about returning just in time for the World Series. Ken also critiques his postgame conversation about bullpen usage with Mariners manager Dan Wilson and drops thoughts on the Angels hiring Kurt Suzuki as their next skipper.
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(21:19) The Brewers went 6-0 against the Dodgers in the regular season. They couldnât put up a fight in the NLCS. What happened? Milwaukee Journal Sentinel beat reporter Curt Ho...
Bo Bichetteâs back, Angels hire Kurt Suzuki, Where was AndrĂ©s Muñoz?
Itâs World Series week! Let's recap what just happened and push it forward BABY!
(1:34) Mariners fans are losing it right now over pitching decisions. Are their qualms justified?
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(14:25) AJ tips his hat to Josh Naylor's unique attempt to help his club.
(15:41) Don Mattingly has officially reached his first World Series!
(18:18) BREAKING: Kurt Suzuki is the new Angels manager. Can he change things in Anaheim?
(27:23) If the Mariners ha...
Andy McCullough: Dodgers World Series prep, Shohei breaking records
Are the Dodgers REALLY ruining baseball? Senior Writer for The Athletic Andy McCullough gives his thoughts on the NLCS sweep and how the club looks heading into the World Series. He also talks about Shoheiâs ridiculous performance and how Dave Roberts will utilize him in the World Series.
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Pujols OUT for Angels gig, Posey hiring Vitello from Vols for Giants?
Albert Pujols is NO LONGER a candidate for the Angels manager role. We react to the breaking news and wonder what went wrong in his talks with owner Arte Moreno.
(6:16) The Brewers will listen to offers for Freddy Peralta.
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(7:45) The Giants might hire Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello as their next manager. We ponder what the adjustment might be from college ball to the big leagues, and how Vitello became the preferred man.
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FT Postgame Reax: EPIC Blue Jays Game 7 comeback win over Seattle vaults Toronto to the World Series
What a game. Let's review that legendary George Springer homer, the brutal bullpen decision by Seattle to not utilize their best weapon in the key spot and SO much more.
We're lit after this instant classic and we eventually mix the Dodgers into the conversation to talk about how the Fall Classic will look.
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ALCS Game 7 preview w/Joe Girardi & Ben Nicholson-Smith, Shohei Ohtaniâs Greatest Game Ever
Is this the 150th year of MLB? Math is confusing.
(2:50) ALCS Game 7 is TONIGHT! We map out the pitching plans and discuss how Seattle should deal with Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
(15:24) Kratz drops his thoughts on Torontoâs use of Jeff Hoffman.Â
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(17:06) 14-year MLB manager Joe Girardi digests the upcoming Game 7, including what Toronto and Seattle should do to prepare.
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Zack Scott talks Manager carousel, Owner crapshoot theories, Opt-outs
Why are there SO many manager jobs open and not front office leader roles? Former MLB executive Zack Scott dives right in. We talk about the changing tide of ownership groups thinking the postseason is a crapshoot and dive into some specific big name player situations.
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(27:24) Has the excuse of ânot having enough moneyâ run its course?
(29:06) Jed Hoyer has absolutely NO worries about the Cubsâ 2026 finances.
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FT Postgame Reax: ALCS GAME 7 is happening! Blue Jays top Mariners at home to force chaos
Instant thoughts from AJ Pierzynski and Scott Braun following the Game 6 Blue Jays win over Seattle. We review the key moments that led to Toronto keeping this beautiful series alive and how each team should think about deploying their arms for a matchup that will determine the AL rep in the World Series.
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Jeter & A-Rod v. Cashman, Dombrowskiâs Harper take, Tigers v. Skubal
Did Phillies POBO Dave Dombrowski challenge Bryce Harper? (0:00) We talk out if fans are overreacting to this and what's next for the Phillies.
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(11:33) Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez have some BEEF with Yankees GM Brian Cashman about how he's running the club. We listen to Cashmanâs rebuttal and dissect the drama between the former Yankees and the current front office.
(23:24) We have a timeline for Anthony Volpeâs return after he got shoulder surgery, and...