Foul Territory

Dodgers slugger Max Muncy reflects on LA’s disappointing NLCS loss to Milwaukee. He also talks about the Dodgers’ group chat, Miguel Rojas’ future, life after hitting coach Aaron Bates, and MLB’s CBA negotiations.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz
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Karl Ravech and Justin Musil welcome Blue Jays rookie Brett Bateman on Dirt From the Dugout, who has a personal connection to Justin from his pre-draft recruiting days. First, Ravvy shares stories from the Gold Glove Award banquet in New York, including rubbing shoulders with Andruw Jones, Ozzie Smith, Johnny Bench, and Jim Kaat, and handing the Platinum Glove to Cody Bellinger.
Bateman then opens up about idolizing Jackie Bradley Jr. and Ben Revere, turning down a big showcase invite to play Legion ball with his friends, and the “never believe the hype” mentality his dad instilled in him. He breaks down developing in the cold at Minnesota, his prep for facing Zack Wheeler in his MLB debut, and the wild logistics of getting traded days before getting called up.
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The Padres are considering Fernando Tatis Jr. for the infield more permanently if they fill up outfield spots. Right move?
The Mets aren’t looking to add at second base. Hmm...
(24:40) Yordan Alvarez and Pete Crow-Armstrong took home MVP honors.
Hosts: Kevin Pillar, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun.
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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal examines the Red Sox signing Jake Bauers and what it could mean for Jarren Duran. Plus, why front offices are operating with urgency and the latest on the Tarik Skubal sweepstakes.
(14:41) Where’s the best landing spot for Alec Bohm? Maybe the Yankees, or does Corey Seager fit better at a new position?
(26:32) USA Today’s Kristie Ackert reveals what scouts told her about Teruaki Sato. Is an MLB team about to cash in on the next Japanese superstar?
Hosts: Kevin Pillar, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Yordan Alvarez and Pete Crow-Armstrong took home MVP honors. Is Shohei Ohtani still the best player in baseball? (Top of show)
(04:52) Jake Bauers to the Red Sox! Was this the right move by Boston? Where’s he going to play?
(12:51) 10+ teams have shown interest in Jazz Chisholm Jr., but at what rate?
(15:05) Evan Phillips landed with the Braves. The crew discusses the outlook for Atlanta’s bullpen and what’s the next move for Alex Anthopoulos.
(26:34) We know the Blue Jays, Dodgers, Padres, and Mets are meeting with Tarik Skubal. How does that impact the two-time Cy Young Award winner’s market value?
(49:42) Congratulations to Erik’s son, Ethan, who’s heading to Monmouth University!
Hosts: Kevin Pillar, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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