Foul Territory

Former Astros outfielder and current Crush City Territory host Josh Reddick joined us to break down what he's been seeing from Houston this season. Topics include whether Yordan Alvarez's MVP chances, Tatsuya Imai progression, and if Christian Walker might be dealt at the trade deadline.
Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun
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Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss Yankees ace Gerrit Cole’s stellar return to the mound. (Top of show)
(1:53) Phillies star Cristopher Sánchez is on an incredible scoreless innings streak.
(3:42) The Cubs are back in the win column.
(6:32) The D’backs are cleaning up against lesser NL West teams.
(8:18) MLB Owners are reportedly unveiling a salary cap proposal in the latest round of labor negotiations with the MLBPA.
(11:54) Ken and Alanna take your live questions in Grillin’ Ken, including possible Giants coaching changes, White Sox/Cardinals/Nationals success, Orioles deadline thinking & Yordan Álvarez appreciation.
(20:17) Hear the hosts’ Dudes and Dorks of the Week!
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More labor talk here! Former MLB executive David Samson jumped on FT to break down MLB’s brewing labor fight. Disclaimer: this interview happened after the MLBPA sent in their proposal, but before MLB officially sent in their quest for a salary cap. We mentioned in this pod that we knew it was coming. The conversation is still full of interesting tidbits.
(18:56) Sacramento has officially unveiled funding details and renderings for its MLB expansion ballpark. SB says no chance.
Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun
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Let the labor battle begin! Our show started before MLB sent in their pitch, but we cover that later in the pod. (top of show) Also, look out for The Athletic's Evan Drellich joining us tomorrow to dive in deeper.
(3:22) Six no-hit innings AND a home run. Shohei Ohtani is INSANE. That performance kicks off a debate: Who is the frontrunner for NL Cy Young right now?
(23:51) Dodgers taking hits: Teoscar Hernandez suffered a hamstring strain and Kike Hernandez has a significant oblique tear and will miss multiple weeks.
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(25:18) BREAKING NEWS: MLB proposed a hard salary cap to union officials as part of the next CBA. Let's take a look at the numbers.
(35:38) White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami now holds the MLB record for most home runs by any rookie before June. Is the AL ROY race already over? Plus, does Yordan Álvarez have a legitimate shot at AL MVP?
(47:24) Arizona is on a legitimate heater. Sound the alarm, don't sleep on this team.
(49:04) The Orioles swept the Rays. Are they better than we think they are?
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(51:44) Should the Giants replace third base coach Hector Borg? Manager Tony Vitello addressed the situation.
(54:32) Is this the end for Andrew McCutchen? He was DFA’d by the Rangers.
Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun
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Great vibes in this one from a slugger who loves the show. Former 1st round pick Dominic Smith made his FT debut to talk about what it means to be in Atlanta, why he's thriving with the Braves and his growth as a player over the years.
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