Foul Territory

Who has what it takes to take down the back-to-back World Series champions? SI and FOX reporter Tom Verducci breaks down the Dodgers' biggest competitors heading into the postseason.
Tom also dives into the Edwin Díaz dilemma, Kyle Tucker and Paul Skenes' down years, what makes Jacob Misiorowski so special, and the chaotic AL playoff race.
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Brutal blow to the Blue Jays' rotation: Shane Bieber hits the IL. Meanwhile, the Braves make another statement with a win over the Dodgers. (Top of Show)
(13:02) Ha-Seong Kim's season has been a mess.
(14:56) Guardians catcher Austin Hedges has taken his game to a whole new level this year.
(17:39) Mason Miller has been insane all season, and he had a great quote after allowing his first homer of the year.
(24:05) Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo apologized to Cubs skipper Craig Counsell. Was it necessary?
(30:45) Tigers starter Jackson Jobe's curveball velocity spiked A LOT last night.
(34:55) Dylan Cease's painting moved to a new home and was replaced by an epic meme photo.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski & Erik Kratz
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Cubs manager Craig Counsell’s quick hook for Shota Imanaga signals it’s “go-time,” as North Side Territory host Mooney explains. What does the Cubs’ playoff rotation look like? Will Justin Steele pitch out of the bullpen? Plus, pitch-tipping BEEF between the Cubbies and D’backs.

(18:50) Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano introduced themselves in San Diego with a song written and produced by Jones. Friar Territory host Marty Caswell joins to discuss the new regime and what, in their words, “spending within their means” could mean…
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Is Joe Espada next to be fired after GM Dana Brown was let go in Houston? We ask FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal about the shake-up in Houston. The Red Sox are getting healthy, but time is a factor: Garrett Crochet to the bullpen? Ken also hits his story about the Marlins making significant cuts to their pro scouting department.
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(22:03) The Little League World Series is in full swing, and big leaguers are more invested than you think.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Which teams do we talk about the least?! (Top of show) Check out our new player-licensed merch at the FT Shop!
(4:43) The Mariners ended the Phillies' 9-game winning streak, backed by Cal Raleigh’s 3-homer game. Can the Mariners make a legit stretch run?
(15:57) Framber Valdez made history on Monday, getting 41 swings and not a single whiff.
(18:42) Cade Cavalli is lighting the mound on fire for the Nationals.
(20:16) Is this the DUMBEST rule in baseball? Braxton Ashcraft wasn’t thrilled about a run-scoring balk.
(25:26) Are the Red Sox in a worse spot as the #2 Wild Card versus the #3 spot?
(28:10) BEEF! Merrill Kelly claimed Cubs 3B coach Quintin Berry’s was stealing signs.
(42:30) The Dodgers could soon get Shohei Ohtani back on the mound, though Andy Pages is expected to miss 4-5 weeks with a fractured left hand.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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