Foul Territory

Crush City Territory host Chandler Rome breaks down why the upcoming nine-game homestand for the Astros (against the Mariners, Angels, and Athletics) is so crucial.
He also unpacks how the bullpen has been the key to recent success and weighs in on Yordan Alvarez's shot at the American League triple crown this season.
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(19:00) Dallas Morning News beat reporter Shawn McFarland was on FT to unpack a Rangers lineup that's still scuffling, even with Corey Seager back. What’s going on with Evan Carter and Wyatt Langford?
McFarland also dissects whether Texas moved on from Josh Smith too soon, and what really went down with Jacob deGrom turning down a deadline trade to Atlanta.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski & Kevin Pillar
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Buster Posey went from Giants icon to the man running the whole franchise, and his second act in San Francisco has hit a critical point. The Athletic's Britt Ghiroli joined FT for an in-depth view of Posey's unprecedented transition from player to power broker, and the scrutiny around his biggest calls. Ghiroli also reveals just how much control Posey actually holds over the organization, and why the walls are closing in.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski & Kevin Pillar
(22:32) On the latest episode of Fair Territory, Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo break down the recent surges from the Padres and the Rays, discuss Bryce Harper feeling like he's back in a Spring Training game with his move to right field, and dig into what's gone wrong for the Boston Red Sox this week.
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A players-only episode of FT today! Hunter Greene is officially out for the rest of this year and all of next season after undergoing his second Tommy John surgery. (top of show)
(03:47) The Padres swept the Brewers and are making a legit run at a Wild Card. Is this the real version of the Padres we've been waiting for all season? Plus, any concern for the Brewers right now?
(13:44) Have a night, Trent Grisham! The Mariners dropped Wednesday's matchup in the Bronx.
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(15:25) Alex Bregman posted his first career three-homer game. He has been on FIRE!
(17:55) Are the Blue Jays better after the trade deadline? José Soriano has been making a nice first impression, but what’s going on with Vladdy?
(27:24) Luis Castillo delivered a fantastic start in his White Sox home debut.
(29:24) Paul Skenes has been taking heat online for his bod. It's not it though.
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(33:59) The Cardinals listened to the people and brought back their navy blue caps.
(35:35) The Field of Dreams is back and we have thoughts.
(46:28) Tyler Mahle has been rolling since coming over to the Braves.
(48:56) LA fans can breathe as Freddie Freeman is OK after tumbling into the dugout trying to catch a pop-up.
(50:55) Tigers All-Star Riley Greene has been placed on the IL with a right hamstring strain. How does this affect Detroit as they push for a playoff spot? Plus, Davis Martin was ejected today after throwing at Sal Stewart. Also, did the Phillies hit their stride too soon?
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What's with this monster $2.6 billion private equity investment for the Yankees? Evan Drellich of The Athletic spills all the details, including how private equity ownership stakes are increasing in baseball.
(18:12) Pinstripe Territory host Derek Levandowski has the postgame word on Wednesday night's Mariners-Yankees Wednesday night battle that went New York's way.
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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal checks in with word on how the Padres sale process will impact the sport and why the Angels decided now was the time to fire some pitching coaches. Ken also weighs in on Cal Raleigh shouldering the blame for Seattle's struggles and why the Rays are rolling.
(19:01) Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times evaluates whether the season is over for the Mariners and who, if anyone, is to blame. We also ask him if Cal Raleigh and other M's are suffering from a 2025 hangover effect.
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