Foul Territory

On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Karl Ravech and Justin Musil break down a loaded LCS slate, with the Brewers and Dodgers set for the NLCS and the Rays awaiting their ALCS opponent after sweeping the Yankees. Musil draws on his time advising the Brewers’ scouting department to explain the identity behind Milwaukee’s historic run. Ravech argues that the Dodgers’ financial edge shows most in a seven-game series, where their rotation and bullpen depth is nearly impossible to match. The two also debate whether a true horse like Jacob Misiorowski or Junior Caminero can swing a series against the Dodgers.
Plus, a White Sox-Guardians Game 5 preview, MLB’s latest labor proposal (including a 154-game season and letting higher seeds pick their playoff opponents), and why neither host blames Aaron Boone or Brian Cashman for the Yankees’ exit.
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Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the Guardians forcing a decisive Game 5 in the ALDS against the White Sox. (top of show)
(3:38) The hosts preview the heavyweight clash in the NLCS between the Dodgers and Brewers.
(14:10) Ken and Alanna answer your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including a Rays hitter who deserves recognition, whether Aaron Boone will be back as Yankees manager, and how Ken survived the LA heat in the NLDS.
(20:23) The hosts also crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.
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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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