Foul Territory

Players-only episode of FT! AJ and Kratz running point today! (Top of Show)
(2:37) There are new rules in the Home Run Derby that eliminate the clock. Is this cool again and what else can they do to improve the derby?
(14:14) Matt Olson had to play right field for the first time in a while, but don’t get used to it.
(15:51) Are the Yankees the team to beat in the AL East? They're on a heater without Judge.
(17:25) Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart threw out the first pitch at the Yankees game. Aaron Judge believes a Yankees title in October would do some wild things to the world.
Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/FOUL #squarepod
(20:53) BREAKING NEWS: MLB submitted a proposal to the MLBPA that significantly changes the entire draft process. It includes cutting rounds, banning high schoolers, and an international draft feature.
(32:51) Andrew Painter was optioned to the minors. Can he help the Phillies again this season?
(34:43) Max Scherzer hit the IL for the Blue Jays.
(36:36) The Mariners are beat up a bit but remain in first place for now.
(37:51) Quinn Priester will miss the year after it was announced that he will get surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome. Kratz has the details on what that is and the aftermath.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski & Erik Kratz
Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yankees beat reporter Gary Phillips (New York Daily News) joined us to break down the latest from the Bronx. He hits on trade deadline plans, Anthony Volpe's future with the team, José Caballero's pitch clock beef with MLB, and Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s poor ABS challenge record.
(16:51) After Gary, AJ and Kratz weigh in on José Caballero pitch clock routine that is causing a stir.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/FOUL #squarepod
Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN's Jeff Passan joined FT to run through his list of names likely to move at the deadline and we asked him how team like the White Sox, Angels, Padres, and Brewers will approach it.
Passan also dives into why this deadline reminds him of 1994 and his thoughts on a potential MLB lockout.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/FOUL #squarepod
Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phillies DH Kyle Schwarber was at 1st base for the first time since 2021. (Top of Show) He dispelled a famous saying.
(4:24) The Mariners are going to a rotating piggyback rotation. Will they regret it?
Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/FOUL #squarepod
(17:15) Cubs closer Daniel Palencia hit the IL for the second time. Is the World Baseball Classic to blame?
(27:58) A's owner John Fisher is now regretting his silence over the past few years?
(37:39) Quick hitters: Drake Baldwin's moonshot, Hunter Brown is very back, Brad Keller IL'd, Ryan Helsley and Cal Raleigh return, a 4-HR game from Cardinals prospect Joshua Báez, and Aaron Ashby is 10-0!
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Free agent outfielder Tommy Pham joins FT just days after opting out of his deal with the Orioles. He explains how a season with no real spring training threw off his timing, and why he still believes he can help a contender right now.
Pham also sounds off on MLB roster construction under the current CBA and whether handing young players longer leashes is quietly costing teams wins. Plus, as a former teammate and close friend of Ketel Marte, what's his take on the reaction to Marte's recent day-off request?
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/FOUL #squarepod
Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.