Foul Territory

FT insider Robert Murray previews the Tarik Skubal sweepstakes and names the next big free agent after him: Freddy Peralta. He also explains why the Rays shouldn’t trade Drew Rasmussen and whether the Brewers’ title run will push other teams to beef up their front offices.
(23:22) Garrett Stubbs broke his silence on the CBA negotiations, and all signs point to a major lack of progress. The two sides are in two different worlds. Plus, Pedro Martinez and David Ortiz reportedly weren’t consulted for their baseball opinions by the Red Sox...
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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GM Territory host Jim Bowden runs through the offseason trade board, from Ketel Marte to Shea Langeliers, and weighs in on whether William Contreras is the best catcher in baseball. Could a MEGA contract change hands this winter?
(27:17) Franmil Reyes is now the highest-paid player in NPB history. Who saw that coming?
(30:37) Geoff Pontes of Baseball America sizes up the four international stars hitting the posting market, including whether Teruaki Sato can top Kazuma Okamoto’s deal. He also explains what Munetaka Murakami’s contract means for the class and how a looming lockout could rush the process.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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It’s the first Monday of the offseason! Free agency is right around the corner, and so is the deadline to extend qualifying offers. (Top of Show)
(3:33) The Astros hired Randy Flores as their new GM. What does that mean for their managerial search?
(16:18) The Athletic released its Way-Too-Early 2027 MLB Power Rankings. Where does your team stand? Plus, we rank them ourselves…
(30:56) BetMGM shared its BEST landing spots for Tarik Skubal. Where could he end up?
(33:59) The Contemporary Baseball Era ballot is out. Who are the favorites? The Cubs also declined their option on Colin Rea and Emilio Pagán declined his 2027 mutual option with the Reds.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal discusses the manager openings the Mariners, Astros, and Angels need to fill. (top of show)
(4:45) Ken clarifies this year’s posting process ahead of the lockout.
(8:56) Inside Dish digs into free-agent lessons from the 2022 lockout that could impact this year’s class.
(17:55) Grillin’ Ken answers your questions, including the Blue Jays’ fit with Seiya Suzuki, the Orioles’ biggest needs, the Yankees’ Sato interest, the Cubs’ SP needs, and the Mets’ pre-lockout aggressiveness.
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Foul Territory Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal looks back on the Brewers' World Series run and how their unconventional approach could influence the rest of baseball.
Ken examines a free agent market that features Freddy Peralta, Tarik Skubal, and Jazz Chisholm Jr., and how the looming lockout could speed up major signings.
(19:47) Brewers Territory co-host Corey Knebel celebrates Milwaukee’s World Series title and explains why he turned down an invitation to the parade.
Knebel gets emotional about former teammate Brandon Woodruff hoisting the trophy at Lambeau Field after years of injuries. Plus, why the Brewers are built to contend for years to come and a potential Freddy Peralta return?
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