Foul Territory

Former big league manager Buck Showalter is back to dissect the recent rash of injuries during Spring Training and the importance of rest for players. He also offers his perspective on the dramatic situations for both Nick Castellanos and Bryce Harper with the Phillies, along with Brian Cashman’s remarks about the Yankees’ roster being championship-caliber.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Tricia Whitaker
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We’re LIVE at Royals camp to kick off FT’s 2026 Spring Training tour!
(01:32) FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal joins us for more intel on Tony Clark’s resignation as MLBPA executive director and what’s next for the union.
(17:46) Aaron Judge seemed frustrated by the Yankees’ relatively quiet start to their offseason.
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(24:32) Pablo López has a torn ligament in his elbow and "surgery is very much on the table."
(29:22) What are the BetMGM odds for the 2026 AL MVP?
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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He is the newest co-host of Friar Territory. Darren Smith joins FT to discuss the Nick Castellanos addition and how he will impact the team. He also discusses AJ Preller’s extension and chimes in with an update on the sale of the team.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Tricia Whitaker
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FT Insider and USA Today’s Bob Nightengale has more intel on the Nick Castellanos signing with the Padres and the Zac Gallen reunion in Arizona. What does Gallen’s deal mean for the qualifying offer system?
Bob also discusses his column about Byron Buxton being upset with the Twins for not addressing trade rumors, as well as the latest on Mike Trout’s role for the Angels this season.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Tricia Whitaker
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Zac Gallen is returning to Arizona. Could the qualifying offer system go away because of this?
(6:10) Nick Castellanos signed with the Padres. The "beer" incident continues to be a topic but our panel isn't concerned.
(11:44) Hurston Waldrep had some elbow discomfort this week and underwent an MRI. Are the Braves already in trouble with their starting staff?
(18:22) Bryce Harper shared his thoughts on Dave Dombrowski’s “not elite” remarks and on the Dodgers’ ability to continue spending.
(27:27) Let’s talk Red Sox offseason: next moves, Sam Kennedy’s comments on Alex Bregman, and Tom Warner’s remarks on Rafael Devers.
(34:32) Luis Rengifo signed with the Brewers.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Tricia Whitaker
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