Foul Territory

Does prior experience matter anymore? Seattle Times Mariners writer Adam Jude breaks down the team’s out-of-the-box hire of Jason Kanzler as manager and the holes he could fill on a roster built to win now. He also explains what went wrong in 2026, and why Seattle ultimately chose a manager with no manager experience.
(17:49) Dallas Morning News Rangers beat writer Evan Grant breaks down Texas’ payroll crunch and how the Rangers can add if they can’t move some contracts. He also explains how the team boxed itself in, and we debate the value of that 2023 World Series title.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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The offseason is in full swing! (Top of show) Let's run through our MLB key dates cal.
(02:52) After a WILD season, Freddy Peralta’s free-agent market could get very interesting. What is his value and would you rather have him or Michael King on your team?
(16:30) The Red Sox hired Shelley Duncan, son of legendary pitching coach Dave Duncan, but haven’t given him a role yet.
(19:12) AJ Ellis is joining the Mets’ coaching staff under his good friend, Andy Green.
(21:54) Pat Murphy apologized to Brian Cashman for his comments to Jake Bauers about the Yankees.
(24:33) Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz are on trial in Brooklyn in a pitch-rigging case. Some of the details are...curious.
(35:56) Geoff Blum has been reunited with the bat he used to homer in the 2005 World Series.
(38:35) The Astros are interviewing four interesting candidates for manager. Who’s the best fit?
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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TBS and Brewers broadcaster Brian Anderson reflects on the Brewers World Series run and how Milwaukee embraced its Brew Crew. He relives the Wisconsin takeover of Tampa Bay, the pandemonium of the championship parade, and how they can run it back next season.
(19:56) Remember BetMGM’s preseason NL MVP odds? We look back at who led the pack on Opening Day, and you might be surprised.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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FT insider Bob Nightengale tackles the question of the offseason: where will Tarik Skubal sign? He also explains how MLB’s latest CBA proposal could affect payrolls and what the market might look like for Japan's top star coming to MLB. Plus, are some blockbuster trades on the way?
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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The A’s hired Cam Castro away from the Brewers to be their new GM. (Top of Show)
(4:53) Cubs? Mets? Dodgers? AJ and Kratz explore destinations for Tarik Skubal…
(14:10) The Cardinals hired Joel McKeithan as their new hitting coach.
(16:41) Rangers bench coach Luis Urueta is interviewing for the Astros managerial opening.
(19:29) An incident from 2019 suggests new Mariners manager Jason Kanzler has a FIERY side to him.
(22:07) The Angels STILL haven’t interviewed anyone for their GM opening?!
(24:28) Are the Brewers already reshuffling their championship core? ESPN’s latest article highlights Drew Rasmussen, Trevor Megill, Jeremy Peña and Ketel Marte, among others, as potential trade chips this offseason.
(29:50) The Braves will run it back with their entire coaching staff from 2026.
(32:39) Rays POBO Erik Neander has big expectations for 2027, but does that include Drew Rasmussen? What about a Junior Caminero extension?
(42:40) Are the Rangers set up for a FIRE SALE?
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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