Foul Territory

D’backs play-by-play voice Steve Berthiaume explains the path for the Diamondbacks to make the playoffs, how dangerous they could be if they get in, and why manager Torey Lovullo deserves extra credit.
(17:26) Riverfront Territory co-host C. Trent details what went wrong for the Reds in 2026, whether POBO Nick Krall is to blame, and Elly De La Cruz’s uncertain future in Cincinnati.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal discusses whether Edwin Díaz’s struggles have cost him a spot on the Dodgers’ playoff roster. Plus, Brian Cashman’s “successful” ongoing tenure as Yankees GM despite not winning a World Series since 2009, David Stearns’ future with the Mets, the shortcomings of Reds’ ownership, and more.
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(22:04) With expansion potentially looming, which cities have the best chance at securing a franchise
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Were the White Sox really going to lose on Pope Leo XIV’s birthday? AJ is on fire at the top of the show.
(2:57) AJ goes on an EPIC rant about why it would be a failure if the White Sox miss the playoffs.
(17:08) Sean Burke benefitted from pitching behind an opener, but is it sustainable?
(18:52) Jazz Chisholm Jr. said the Yankees told him they “don’t do extensions” when he made a comment to Brian Cashman about it.
(22:59) Pete Alonso returned to Queens on Monday, sparking noteworthy chatter from both sides.
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(36:41) Reynaldo López is likely headed to the IL after he felt shoulder discomfort, Walt Weiss announced.
(38:31) The Yankees clinched a postseason berth for the 9th time in the last 10 seasons.
(42:14) The Dodgers clinched a postseason berth for the 14th straight season.
(44:46) Jesús Sánchez will make his D’backs debut against his former team. Plus, AJ saved an owl.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Should White Sox fans be panicking? The division is now getting tight. Sox Machine host Josh Nelson weighs in on why the lack of moves at the trade deadline played a major part in their slump, whether this season is a failure if they miss the playoffs, and if there's a development issue within the organization.
(18:38) Can the Rangers sneak into the postseason? Dallas Morning News beat writer Evan Grant examines what it's going to take in a wide-open American League, whether Corey Seager can carry the team, and what kind of impact Nathan Eovaldi will have when he returns.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz
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FT resident GM Jim Bowden breaks down whether the Dodgers are doing the smart thing by placing Shohei Ohtani on the IL, and how they should handle it moving forward. JB also discusses why the Brewers and Rays are a different story this year, his AL MVP pick, and which managers and general managers are on the hot seat.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz
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