Foul Territory

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?
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Welcome Refuse to Lose Territory to the Foul Territory Network! Our latest show covers the Seattle Mariners. (top of show)
(2:51) We've seen a handful of big-time players off to slow starts like Fernando Tatis Jr., Bo Bichette and Cal Raleigh. Who is going to turn it up?
(20:00) Looks like spending more money doesn't mean you'll have success, as the Rays currently have the second-best record and the Mets are miserable.
(21:40) The Mets are calling up top prospect A.J. Ewing to try and spark the team. Who is he and will he save them?
(28:52) Carlos Correa is in good spirits after surgery, but the Astros might be cooked this season.
(31:20) Addison Barger's elbow has no structural damage so that may be a good sign. On the Eric Lauer front, it seems the Blue Jays are saying it was off the results when it came to the decision to DFA him.
(34:09) Evan Drellich reports that the league and the MLBPA are beginning labor negotiations. But are they really?
(37:03) The Braves lost Sean Murphy to the IL and are calling up Sandy León.
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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?
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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.
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AJ called Mets-Diamondbacks this weekend in Arizona and has the inside word on where both teams are at right now. (top of pod)
(6:31) The Giants traded Gold Glove catcher Patrick Bailey to the Guardians. BIG deep dive here on the deal.
(25:17) The Reds snapped an eight-game losing streak over the weekend.
(26:54) The Braves made a statement, taking the series against the back-to-back World Series champs.
(40:07) We have injury updates on Tigers slugger Kerry Carpenter and starter Justin Verlander, plus the latest on injured Royals starter Cole Ragans.
(41:49) Maybe Trea Turner doesn't need to take as many swings before games after all.
(43:39) The Red Sox are hiring a Minor League Seasonal Assistant Athletic Trainer for the remainder of the 2026 season. How much do you think this gig pays?
(46:04) The Cubs are HOT right now and Jacob Misiorowski was electric in the Brewers sweep over the Yankees.
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