Legendary writer/reporter Tom Verducci joins FT to share stories about the late Bobby Cox, analyze the new strike zone in the ABS era, comp Paul Skenes to Dwight Gooden and detail Cody Bellinger's breaking ball bashing evolution. Coach Smarter, Connect Live, Replay the Action with GameChanger. Learn more at gc.com (18:17) The Athletic's Owen Poindexter joins FT for fantasy baseball talk! Which players should you buy, sell, or hold right now? Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FT Resident GM Jim Bowden joins FT to address growing concerns around a potential MLB lockout and why he believes the sport doesn't need much fixing. JB also shares his thoughts on Fernando Tatis Jr.'s current power profile, why the Reds need to do everything they can to lock up Elly De La Cruz long term, and why the Giants may have won the Patrick Bailey trade. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erik Kratz received a lot of attention on social media for his Fernando Tatis Jr. comment yesterday. (top of show) We dive deeper. (8:28) Just a reminder that Paul Skenes is REALLY good at baseball. (18:52) Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe made his season debut today. (21:32) Don Mattingly is turning the Phillies around this season and FAST. (23:52) Billionaire attorney John Morgan plans to meet with the Rays to discuss relocating the team to Orlando if a stadium deal falls through in Tampa. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount (26:15) Logan Gilbert told Cal Raleigh to shower in full uniform to try to break out of his slump...and it worked. (32:42) Should Shohei Ohtani be working more outdoors? (35:17) Twins starter Bailey Ober chucked a complete game shutout. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Go to HelloFresh.com/FT10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as a discount on the first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The newest host on the Foul Territory Network, Brady Farkas, joins FT to introduce his show, Refuse to Lose Territory (pod link) and talk Mariners. He discusses the pressure the team faces after the Seahawks' Super Bowl win, Cal Raleigh's slow start, Luis Castillo's stumble, and the likelihood of Julio Rodríguez winning an MVP someday. (18:00) Katie Woo of Dodgers Territory makes an appearance on FT and dives into Shohei Ohtani's offensive struggles, Roki Sasaki's development, and Dalton Rushing's newfound villain role. Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Go to https://HelloFresh.com/FT10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as a discount on the first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal joins FT to elaborate on his latest article about Buster Posey and the direction of the Giants. Ken also discusses the Mets' decision to call up top prospect A.J. Ewing and injury updates. (19:38) The FT crew looks at a few teams that could be open for selling if they crumble. Could the Giants, Tigers, Astros, Mets and others add some big value to the trade market? Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun Go to https://HelloFresh.com/FT10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as a discount on the first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mets are once again in the spotlight. Was there drama between David Stearns and Pete Alonso? Plus, could they trade Freddy Peralta at the deadline if their miserable starts bleeds longer? (8:57) Friar Territory host Marty Caswell joined FT to tell us how the Padres are winning without much of a lineup spark. Does the club have a new identity? Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Go to HelloFresh.com/FT10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as a discount on the first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary Braves manager Bobby Cox passed away over the weekend. AJ recaps his time with him in the organization. (2:55) Braves Hall of Famer and former pitching coach Leo Mazzone calls in to discuss the legacy of Bobby Cox and the lasting impact he had on generations of Braves players. The stories are SO good. Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun Go to HelloFresh.com/FT10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as a discount on the first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wall Street Journal sports reporter Jared Diamond stopped by FT to unpack the historically high walk rate that is developing under the ABS Challenge System. (9:19) Jared makes the case for the Brewers defying the metrics and shares the story behind his column paying tribute to the late Ted Turner. Hosts: Whit Merrifield, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun For more all-access an unfiltered Brewers content, check out Brewer Territory, part of the FT Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dirt from the Dugout host and ESPN broadcaster Karl Ravech hopped on FT to talk about his new show, whether college baseball could become the new pipeline replacing MiLB and if the MLB Draft should be in Omaha. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Buy two months of BlueChew Gold and get the third for FREE with promo code FOUL at BlueChew.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baseball America Editor-in-Chief JJ Cooper joins FT to guide us through the fresh Top 100 prospects update and who could be next to get promoted. (16:03) JJ tells us more about the Marlins pitching development, include Robby Snelling's call to the show. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Buy two months of BlueChew Gold and get the third for FREE with promo code FOUL at BlueChew.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He’s one of the best personalities in baseball. Marlins reliever Tyler Phillips joined us on FT to break down prospect Joe Mack's recent call-up to the big leagues and what fans should expect from the young catcher going forward. Phillips also weighed in on calling pitches from the dugout, offered his take on why save numbers are trending down across the league, and pitched a few creative ideas for a new entrance. (15:35) Sarah Edwards has lived an incredible journey across baseball and softball both as a player and a coach. She joined us to share her story. Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Whit Merrifield, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Buy two months of BlueChew Gold and get the third for FREE with promo code FOUL at BlueChew.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Banning the infield shift didn't bring base hits back into the game. (top of pod) Is it still a success? (13:13) FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal joins for the Inside Scoop and his thoughts on the Yankees calling up Spencer Jones. Ken also hits his column on the Rays feeling at home at the Trop, touched on the Cubs hot streak and the recovery timetable for Tarik Skubal. Hosts: Whit Merrifield, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Coach Smarter, Connect Live, Replay the Action with GameChanger. Learn more at gc.com Buy two months of BlueChew Gold and get the third for FREE with promo code FOUL at BlueChew.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much chaos is Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm experiencing with this lawsuit against his parents? The Athletic's Charlotte Varnes joined FT to break down the legal proceedings and how much it might be impacting his on-field performance. (15:22) Charlotte also digs into the recent turnaround for Philly and what Don Mattingly has been like as manager. (21:43) Scott and AJ go through the latest data from fan analysis online where teams were ranked by politeness, optimism, and more. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Buy two months of BlueChew Gold and get the third for FREE with promo code FOUL at BlueChew.com If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/Territory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo debate which surging team is baseball’s hottest: the Cubs, Rays, Braves or other! (Top of show) (5:22) The hosts look ahead to this weekend’s heavyweight series in LA between the Braves and Dodgers. (7:33) The Astros got hit with a devastating injury to Carlos Correa, which headlines this week’s key setbacks. (12:09) Ken and Alanna take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including Cubs luck, Yordan Alvarez's future, Ken's ABS opinion, expansion cities, and the White Sox postseason path. (18:44) Hear who the hosts crown as Dude and Dork of the Week. Buy two months of BlueChew Gold and get the third for FREE with promo code FOUL at BlueChew.com Coach Smarter, Connect Live, Replay the Action with GameChanger. Learn more at gc.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former MLB manager Joe Maddon hopped on FT to share his thoughts on how the Dodgers are managing Shohei Ohtani’s usage in this quest for a Cy Young and another title. Maddon also weighs in on the Framber Valdez-Trevor Story situation, where he'd like to see Mike Trout land, Tony Vitello's adjustment to MLB-level play, and the recent wave of manager firings.\ Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Alanna Rizzo Buy two months of BlueChew Gold and get the third for FREE with promo code FOUL at BlueChew.com If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/Territory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.