Foul Territory

The Giants could trade one of their big contract stars. Is Matt Chapman the most likely to be dealt?
(04:55) Aroldis Chapman is all but gone before the deadline, but there is a question as to whether he needs to be a closer to have the most success.
(06:37) The Angels need to be smart and trade Reid Detmers at this current high value. Will they though?
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(09:39) District Territory co-host Spencer Nusbaum joined FT to talk about the Nationals playoff chances, if their high-octane offense can keep it going, and why the Nats have different hitting coaches for different players.
He also talked about if the Nationals front office expected to be this good this year, and his article meeting nine fans over the course of nine innings.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski & Erik Kratz
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Cardinals manager Oli Marmol brought his bench coach Daniel Descalso on FT, and they talked about the Cardinals early success, Jordan Walker’s transformation, and why the pitching has been so strong lately.
They also touched on JJ Wetherholt’s rookie year, and what exactly “The Cardinal Way” means.
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(18:26) It’s time to talk Guardians! Former Guardians closer Cody Allen joined FT to give his thoughts on the team up to this point to the season, what he’s seeing from Parker Messick and the rest of the rotation, and if the team can still make a run to the postseason.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo take an early look at MLB trade deadline landscape, breaking down potential buyers and sellers across both leagues, including the Giants, Phillies, Diamondbacks, Tigers, Orioles, and more.
(8:41) The Yankees continue to widen their AL East lead despite injuries to Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, Max Fried, and Trent Grisham.
(12:35) Grillin’ Ken answers your live questions, including whether Pete Crow-Armstrong belongs in the National League MVP conversation and an update with the Orioles where Cal Ripken Jr. is taking a more active role in the club's player development efforts.
(21:45) Ken and Alanna Rizzo hand out their Dude of the Week and Dork of the Week awards.
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Players-only episode of FT! AJ and Kratz running point today! (Top of Show)
(2:37) There are new rules in the Home Run Derby that eliminate the clock. Is this cool again and what else can they do to improve the derby?
(14:14) Matt Olson had to play right field for the first time in a while, but don’t get used to it.
(15:51) Are the Yankees the team to beat in the AL East? They're on a heater without Judge.
(17:25) Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart threw out the first pitch at the Yankees game. Aaron Judge believes a Yankees title in October would do some wild things to the world.
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(20:53) BREAKING NEWS: MLB submitted a proposal to the MLBPA that significantly changes the entire draft process. It includes cutting rounds, banning high schoolers, and an international draft feature.
(32:51) Andrew Painter was optioned to the minors. Can he help the Phillies again this season?
(34:43) Max Scherzer hit the IL for the Blue Jays.
(36:36) The Mariners are beat up a bit but remain in first place for now.
(37:51) Quinn Priester will miss the year after it was announced that he will get surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome. Kratz has the details on what that is and the aftermath.
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Yankees beat reporter Gary Phillips (New York Daily News) joined us to break down the latest from the Bronx. He hits on trade deadline plans, Anthony Volpe's future with the team, José Caballero's pitch clock beef with MLB, and Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s poor ABS challenge record.
(16:51) After Gary, AJ and Kratz weigh in on José Caballero pitch clock routine that is causing a stir.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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