Foul Territory

Bobby Witt Jr. discusses going from bench player to starter for the upcoming WBC and how excited he is to represent Team USA. He also shares his thoughts on the fences moving in at Kauffman Stadium and what he has been working on this offseason.
(15:37) Closer Carlos Estévez hypes his WBC time looming with the Dominican Republic and shares several spicy stories from throughout his career.
(31:07) Cole Ragans tells us how he is recovering from his shoulder injury and what he is focusing on in rehab. He also drops a name to watch this season.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Former big league manager Buck Showalter is back to dissect the recent rash of injuries during Spring Training and the importance of rest for players. He also offers his perspective on the dramatic situations for both Nick Castellanos and Bryce Harper with the Phillies, along with Brian Cashman’s remarks about the Yankees’ roster being championship-caliber.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Tricia Whitaker
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We’re LIVE at Royals camp to kick off FT’s 2026 Spring Training tour!
(01:32) FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal joins us for more intel on Tony Clark’s resignation as MLBPA executive director and what’s next for the union.
(17:46) Aaron Judge seemed frustrated by the Yankees’ relatively quiet start to their offseason.
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(24:32) Pablo López has a torn ligament in his elbow and "surgery is very much on the table."
(29:22) What are the BetMGM odds for the 2026 AL MVP?
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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He is the newest co-host of Friar Territory. Darren Smith joins FT to discuss the Nick Castellanos addition and how he will impact the team. He also discusses AJ Preller’s extension and chimes in with an update on the sale of the team.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Tricia Whitaker
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FT Insider and USA Today’s Bob Nightengale has more intel on the Nick Castellanos signing with the Padres and the Zac Gallen reunion in Arizona. What does Gallen’s deal mean for the qualifying offer system?
Bob also discusses his column about Byron Buxton being upset with the Twins for not addressing trade rumors, as well as the latest on Mike Trout’s role for the Angels this season.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Tricia Whitaker
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