Cal Raleigh’s uniform shower, Volpe’s back, Paul Skenes makes it look EASY, Bailey Ober’s “Maddux”

Erik Kratz received a lot of attention on social media for his Fernando Tatis Jr. comment yesterday. (top of show) We dive deeper. (8:28) Just a reminder that Paul Skenes is REALLY good at baseball. (18:52)Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe made his season debut today. (21:32) Don Mattingly is turn…

Checkups on Dodgers & Mariners: Katie Woo talks Ohtani & Sasaki status + Brady Farkas on Raleigh’s slow start

The newest host on the Foul Territory Network, Brady Farkas, joins FT to introduce his show, Refuse to Lose Territory (pod link) and talk Mariners. He discusses the pressure the team faces after the Seahawks' Super Bowl win, Cal Raleigh's slow start, Luis Castillo's stumble, and the likelihood of J…

Early trade market scenarios + Ken Rosenthal on Buster Posey's Giants decisions, Mets desperation

Ken Rosenthal joins FT to elaborate on his latest article about Buster Posey and the direction of the Giants. Ken also discusses the Mets' decision to call up top prospect A.J. Ewing and injury updates. (19:38) The FT crew looks at a few teams that could be open for selling if they crumble. Could …

Slow starts from Raleigh, Tatis, Bo & others. Who will turn it around soon? Mets call up A.J. Ewing, CBA talks "starting"

Welcome Refuse to Lose Territory to the Foul Territory Network! Our latest show covers the Seattle Mariners. (top of show) (2:51) We've seen a handful of big-time players off to slow starts like Fernando Tatis Jr., Bo Bichette and Cal Raleigh. Who is going to turn it up? (20:00) Looks like spendi…

Are the Mets already taking calls for Freddy Peralta? Pete Alonso’s dig + Pads checkup w/Marty Caswell

The Mets are once again in the spotlight. Was there drama between David Stearns and Pete Alonso? Plus, could they trade Freddy Peralta at the deadline if their miserable starts bleeds longer? (8:57) Friar Territory host Marty Caswell joined FT to tell us how the Padres are winning without much of …

Former Braves PC Leo Mazzone honors Bobby Cox with epic stories

Legendary Braves manager Bobby Cox passed away over the weekend. AJ recaps his time with him in the organization. (2:55) Braves Hall of Famer and former pitching coach Leo Mazzone calls in to discuss the legacy of Bobby Cox and the lasting impact he had on generations of Braves players. The storie…

Sizing up the Giants-Guardians Patrick Bailey trade, Braves beat LA, Miz show, AZ arms shine v. Mets

AJ called Mets-Diamondbacks this weekend in Arizona and has the inside word on where both teams are at right now. (top of pod) (6:31) The Giants traded Gold Glove catcher Patrick Bailey to the Guardians. BIG deep dive here on the deal. (25:17) The Reds snapped an eight-game losing streak over the…

Fair Territory: Braves keep rolling, Brewers sweep Yankees, Mets & Giants lost seasons?

Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal unpacks the Braves taking 2 of 3 in LA this weekend. They host the Cubs in a 3-game set beginning Tuesday. (Top of show) (2:10) The Brewers swept the Yankees, giving the Rays the AL East top spot.  (7:12) The Mets have the NL’s worst record. History suggests it’s…

WSJ’s Jared Diamond: Soaring walk rates in ABS era, Ted Turner’s manager cameo, Brewers defying odds

Wall Street Journal sports reporter Jared Diamond stopped by FT to unpack the historically high walk rate that is developing under the ABS Challenge System. (9:19) Jared makes the case for the Brewers defying the metrics and shares the story behind his column paying tribute to the late Ted Turner.…

Karl Ravech on the state of college & amateur ball + his new show

Dirt from the Dugout host and ESPN broadcaster Karl Ravech hopped on FT to talk about his new show, whether college baseball could become the new pipeline replacing MiLB and if the MLB Draft should be in Omaha. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Buy two months of BlueChew Gold and get …