Foul Territory

The Red Sox have ditched the interim label and named Chad Tracy as their full-time manager, locking in a 3-year contract. (TOS)
(3:00) Aaron Judge is likely to miss the AL Wild Card Series. How much will the Yankees miss their captain as they look to make a deep postseason run?
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(14:11) The Reds have 5 of the worst 9 hitters in all of baseball, and Nick Krall traded for 4 of those players. Oof.
(16:40) We hit some updates from Orioles PBO Mike Elias.
(19:35) North Side Territory co-host Patrick Mooney joins FT with the latest on the Cubs playoff push and what Alex Bregman’s gruesome injury means for their postseason hopes.
(32:46) Check out our animated merch at the FT Shop! Plus, a fan pointed out that AJ has a pretty epic birthday.
(35:37) The newest Dirt from the Dugout episode stars Yankees manager Aaron Boone...don't miss it! And the Giants are setting a weird record with their roster usage.
(41:43) Baseball America released their 2026 Minor League Players of the Year per org.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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The Phillies Show co-host Jim Salisbury discusses the state of the Phillies heading into the postseason. Can they overcome a slumping bullpen? Plus, Jim explains what needs to be flushed to get where they want to go.
(21:57) Yankees SP Carlos Rodón reveals the clubhouse vibe following Aaron Judge’s untimely calf injury. Rodón touches on what he’s seeing from Cam Schlittler amid a Cy Young-worthy season, Aaron Boone’s odd postgame celebration, and more on his Roberto Clemente Award nomination.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz
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Four-time Manager of the Year Buck Showalter explains why there’s nothing wrong with a postseason-clinching celebration. Showalter reveals a chilling story from the haunted Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Pete Alonso’s return to Queens, and managing around Aaron Judge’s injury.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz
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Scott wasn’t around today, so AJ got to talk football :/
(3:10) Aaron Judge landed back on the IL with a calf injury. Are the Yankees in trouble? Plus, Alex Bregman took a foul ball to the face on Sunday.
(14:45) Several teams were eliminated over the weekend, including the Pirates, Tigers, and Marlins.
(17:27) Barry Larkin didn’t hold back after another disappointing season in Cincinnati…
(22:32) The playoff bracket is shaping up with one week remaining. Who would benefit most from getting the two-seed in the American League?
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(31:36) The Nationals inked a four-year extension worth up to $70M (if club option is picked up for 5th year) with Cade Cavalli.
(34:21) Dan Wilson is unlikely to return as Mariners manager in 2027.
(37:12) Todd Helton's statue was unveiled outside of Coors Field.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz
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Jesse Cole, owner of the viral baseball sensation The Savannah Bananas, sat down with Karl Ravech and Justin Musil on Dirt From The Dugout this week.
Cole breaks down his "what if" approach to reinventing baseball's slow spots, his LCP (learn, change, plus) post-game review habit, and the nonstop idea-generation process behind the show's trick plays and performances.
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