Foul Territory

AJ and Kratz remember Chicago legend Mike Ditka.
(2:24) The Guardians forced a Game 5 with a massive road win on Thursday. Could Stephen Vogt’s bullpen management in Game 4 come back to bite him?
(16:05) Hear from the White Sox after a crushing Game 4 loss.
(18:52) Pitching a side session and a high-stress ninth-inning is NOT the same workload.
(21:10) Anthony Rizzo SLAMMED the Yankees and Jazz Chisholm Jr. after another early postseason exit.
(30:48) The Braves really struggled offensively in the playoffs.
(33:41) MLB wants to cut down the regular season to 154 games, allowing for one day off every week. Also included in MLB’s proposal: Expanded Division Series and a new form of playoff seeding.
(40:52) Paul Goldschmidt said he hopes to continue playing next season.
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Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz.
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Former MLB manager Buck Showalter reveals which manager has caught his eye this postseason. Showalter discusses Aaron Boone’s decisions in the ALDS, reacts to MLB’s latest proposal to the MLBPA, and shares stories of working with Karl Ravech and John Kruk.
(21:10) MLB’s latest proposal allows higher-seeded playoff teams to choose their playoff opponents!?
(26:30) The argument for a salary cap isn’t very strong if you base it off the remaining payrolls in the postseason…
(29:10) MLB sent a memo to owners and high-ranking officials across the league detailing what to expect and how to act during the looming lockout
Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Karl Ravech
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Karl Ravech is back guest hosting! The Rays exposed the Yankees flaws, ushering them to their second consecutive ALDS exit. (Top of show)
(5:37) The Dodgers knocked off the Braves in four games to advance to their third straight NLCS.
(18:10) Yankees beat writer Gary Phillips examines how New York fell short in four games to the Rays, and what the future could look like in the Bronx.
(35:20) The White Sox set a postseason record striking out 19 times in Game 3, but they still lead the series 2-1. Todd and Kratz discuss how they can close it out in Game 4.
(42:34) Another disappointing year in San Diego, with the Padres falling to the Brewers at home in four games. Plus, Todd and Kratz reveal their NLCS predictions!
(51:46) It’s do-or-die for the Guardians in Game 4. The Athletic’s Zack Meisel discusses how Cleveland can snatch another win on the road and take the series back to Cleveland.
Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Karl Ravech
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Alex Cora said he’s taking 2027 off. The Rockies increased season ticket prices, much to the displeasure of fans.
(11:35) Not even the person behind the O’s mascot was safe from organizational downsizing.
(15:21) The Mets are doubling down on analytics and hiring data scientists.
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(00:59) Foul Territory Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal discusses the Dodgers HUGE win in Game 3, backed by Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Kike Hernandez, and some urgency from Dave Roberts. Plus, how can the Braves bring the series back to LA?
(16:01) Manny Machado spoke at a players-only dinner hosted in July that helped revitalize the Padres.
(32:04) The Padres kept their season alive with a tense win in Game 3, but have they taxed their bullpen too much to keep the good vibes rolling against the Brewers? Adam Wainwright joins to discuss…
(52:43) The legend of October Kiké Hernández cannot be ignored.
(54:27) Robert Gasser will start Game 4 for the Brewers with a trip to the NLCS on the line.
(57:20) Aaron Boone said he was considering “a couple of things” when asked about lineup changes on Tuesday. Plus, Max Fried says the looming birth of his child won’t interfere with his scheduled start in Game 3.
(1:11:30) Happy birthday to Mookie Betts! The White Sox are selling an INSANE burger for the postseason.
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