Foul Territory

Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson sits down with Jim Hayes, Kyle Gibson, and Lance Lynn on Cardinal Territory.
Burleson breaks down his 2026 season, in which he led MLB in RBIs. He also talks about adjusting against lefties, a potential extension, a possible move to left field, and his early read on new hitting coach Joel McKeithan.
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Karl Ravech and Justin Musil sit down with Tigers manager A.J. Hinch on Dirt From The Dugout. Hinch breaks down the winding path that shaped his baseball life.
He also explains why young players like Kevin McGonigle and Max Clark deserve grace in a social media world that judges them after a handful of at-bats. Hinch shares what still drives him after winning a World Series, and how to keep a team from running out of gas over 162 games. Plus, kitchen sink questions: a young Max Scherzer schooling Hinch on analytics, Kyle Peterson’s Stanford dorm-room crush and the trait that’s served Hinch best as a manager.
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Dodgers Territory host Katie Woo breaks down LA's interest in bringing back Tarik Skubal and what kind of contract he could command. She also explains how uncertainty surrounding Mark Walter could affect LA’s offseason, and whether Kiké Hernández won't be back.
(15:43) Former MLB All-Star and Halo Territory host Mark Trumbo breaks down the Angels’ frustrating limbo as the ownership sale drags on. He also weighs in on whether Zach Neto could be traded, Walbert Ureña’s breakout, and why a new ballpark could make Anaheim a free-agent destination again.
(38:45) Rockies top prospect Jack O’Dowd joins us from the Arizona Fall League ahead of the Fall Stars Game and Home Run Derby. He explains the swing changes behind his power breakout, what it means to play for the team his dad once ran, and how he made the move from second base to catcher.
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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal breaks down Seiya Suzuki’s market and why right-handed power is so hard to find. He also explains why the Cubs need to spend on pitching this winter, the new GM in St. Louis, whether any qualifying offers get accepted, and why agents are united against a salary cap.
(20:33) BetMGM’s NL Cy Young race looked a lot different in March. How did the odds change after Paul Skenes struggled out of the gate?
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How did AJ and Kratz attack the offseason when they played? (Top of show)
(6:54) AJ and Kratz discuss Seiya Suzuki’s market after a productive 2026 with the Cubs. Could the Japanese slugger command over $100M?
(12:34) The Cubs need starting pitching, but they’re also losing two thirds of their outfield to free agency.
(12:23) Jacob Young agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Nationals.
(18:16) The Cardinals hired a new GM. Is now the time to start spending?
(28:18) The Orioles are willing to listen to offers for anyone other than Pete Alonso.
(30:19) The Mets are running it back with another co-hitting coach strategy.
(33:04) Perry Minasian will return to the Braves as a senior adviser to amateur scouting.
(36:10) Aaron Judge reportedly had to “sternly” tell Jazz Chisholm Jr. to stop certain behaviors.
(43:54) The Yankees will make a decision on Giancarlo Stanton after Spring Training, where they will determine how much he has “left in the tank.”
(46:53) The Royals added another hitting coach.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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