Foul Territory

Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo map out the Rangers' path back to contention. How far away is Texas, really? (top of show)
(4:55) Elsewhere in the AL West, the Athletics land a pitching development guru, and the Mariners have a new manager.
(13:53) Grillin' Ken takes your questions: AJ Ellis joins the Mets' staff, a GM Meetings preview, Jake Bauers' free-agent market, the Phillies' bullpen problems, Brandon Lowe's future, and has Giancarlo Stanton played his last game in pinstripes?
(21:46) The hosts crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.
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The Angels may be stuck waiting out an ownership transition while the rest of the league gets to work. (Top of Pod)
(02:36) Former MLB GM Jim Duquette weighs in on the tricky situation around the Angels’ ownership change. He also unpacks ALL things Tarik Skubal, including how many teams are really in the mix. Duq also ponders whether the Orioles are ready to make some tough roster decisions.
(26:04) Garrett Crochet led BetMGM’s AL Cy Young futures before Opening Day. How did injuries shake up the race?
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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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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