Foul Territory

Thursday’s Rays-Guardians game got bumped up to 1:00 ET because of rain. We’ll be live on YouTube after Game 3 of the NLCS! (Top of show)
(3:07) Freddy Peralta powered the Rays to a series-tying win in Game 2 of the ALCS. Why’s he such a different pitcher with Tampa Bay?
(19:19) Pitchers are better than ever, but AJ still thinks “good baseball wins.” Postseason offenses are paying the price, but can teams make the necessary adjustments?
(22:03) Crush City Territory co-host Chandler Rome joined to discuss the Astros firing Joe Espada. Why drag it out, and what’s next in Houston?
(39:31) Brandon Woodruff threw a bullpen on Tuesday. If he returns for the postseason, does he even fit anywhere?
(41:15) Dodgers Territory co-host Katie Woo explains why LA is living and dying with a compromised Shohei Ohtani and what has to happen to turn the series around.
(57:47) Plenty of opportunities over the next several days to get playoff tickets at a discounted rate…
(1:00:35) Forget letting higher-seeded playoff teams choose their opponents. How about letting the fans do it?
(1:02:58) The Phillies retained Don Mattingly on a two-year deal. Should fans feel comfortable with Mattingly back at the helm?
(1:08:35) Joe Girardi is the latest former Yankee to offer candid criticism after New York’s second straight ALDS exit.
(1:11:27) Overexposing relievers in the postseason can be a real issue…
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss how Freddy Peralta has returned to form in Tampa Bay. “Fastball Freddy” helped even the ALCS last night. (Top of show)
(5:33) NLCS Game 3 tonight in LA: why the Dodgers trust Shohei Ohtani and how Pat Murphy will deploy his team up 2-0.
(17:26) Ken and Alanna discuss the Phillies sticking with Don Mattingly, and the Astros moving on from Joe Espada.
(20:49) Ken thinks Tarik Skubal could sign in free agency before December 1st.
(24:21) The hosts crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.
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Sox Machine host Josh Nelson breaks down where things went wrong for the White Sox in the ALDS and the biggest questions heading into 2027.
(19:55) Braves POBO Alex Anthopoulos probably wants a do-over after trading a young, controllable William Contreras. AJ fires back at the callout though.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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MLB’s final four features the sport’s biggest spender and three budget-savvy teams.
(10:21) Tigers top prospect Zyhir Hope reveals what it was like to headline the trade package the Dodgers sent Detroit for Tarik Skubal. Plus, how he’s adjusting to life in a new organization and his thoughts on new rule changes…
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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The Astros are letting Joe Espada, who’s still under contract, interview for Seattle’s managerial job. (Top of show)
(5:46) The Dodgers are considering benching Shohei Ohtani in Game 3. Could it ACTUALLY happen?!
(21:46) Are Shohei Ohtani’s pitching days numbered? AJ thinks so, and fans let us hear about it.
(23:59) Rays announcer Brian Anderson examines the Rays brutal Game 1 loss. How can they shift the momentum to take Game 2?
(44:27) FT Insider Bob Nightengale floats Brewers owner Mark Attanasio as a potential successor to Rob Manfred…
(49:22) 78-year championship drought and an underdog story built on a shoestring budget: We break down why YOU should be rooting for the Guardians.
(57:12) We’ll be LIVE after Game 3 of the NLCS on our YouTube channel. Plus, Joey Votto joins the program tomorrow!
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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