Foul Territory

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 weekend.
(26:54) The Braves made a statement, taking the series against the back-to-back World Series champs.
(40:07) We have injury updates on Tigers slugger Kerry Carpenter and starter Justin Verlander, plus the latest on injured Royals starter Cole Ragans.
(41:49) Maybe Trea Turner doesn't need to take as many swings before games after all.
(43:39) The Red Sox are hiring a Minor League Seasonal Assistant Athletic Trainer for the remainder of the 2026 season. How much do you think this gig pays?
(46:04) The Cubs are HOT right now and Jacob Misiorowski was electric in the Brewers sweep over the Yankees.
Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun
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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 not over yet!
(11:44) Inside Dish digs into Giants executive Buster Posey’s “subtraction by addition” moves. Notably, trading Patrick Bailey to the Guardians is atop the list.
(21:21) Grillin’ Ken answers your live questions: if trades will happen sooner than the Trade Deadline this year, if the Braves are the best team in baseball, and if David Stearns could lose his job if the Mets lose 90+ games.
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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.
Hosts: Whit Merrifield, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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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
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Baseball America Editor-in-Chief JJ Cooper joins FT to guide us through the fresh Top 100 prospects update and who could be next to get promoted.
(16:03) JJ tells us more about the Marlins pitching development, include Robby Snelling's call to the show.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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