Athletics slugger Tyler Soderstrom joins Foul Territory to talk about his breakout start to the 2025 season and what’s clicked for him at the plate. What’s been key to his turnaround after a tough MLB debut?He shares how the team has adjusted to playing in a minor league ballpark in Sacramento.Soderstrom opens up about bouncing between positions — from catcher to first base to left field — and how he’s using his athleticism to stay on the field.Plus, Tyler talks about lessons learned from his dad, a former MLB pitcher, and reacts to Jacob Wilson’s unusual rise to success.Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to get 50% off your first order.Hosts: Kratz, Cam Maybin, Alanna Rizzo
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MLB power rankings + Jays checkup
A fresh power rankings top 10 from each host is at your door! Let us know your thoughts in the reviews section of this podcast page and we'll read some replies on the show.Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $6 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with Harry’s.(9:53) The Athletic’s Mitch Bannon explains the lack of margin for error for the Blue Jays’ rotation right now.Mitch breaks down the circus catch in center by Daulton Varsho, lack of pop by superstar bats & hot seat status for manager John Schneider. Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Alanna RizzoNutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FOUL.
The Mets are sizzling on offense and the best still might be yet to come. (top of show). (9:34) We also cover a big blow to their bullpen with the AJ Minter injury. Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FOUL.(12:10) The Rockies are a hot mess right now.(18:23) The Padres cut Yuli Gurriel as reinforcements are on the way.(21:43) The Phillies won a WILD one against the Nats. Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $6 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with Harry’s.(25:14) How do we evaluate the offensive explosion for the Yankees in Baltimore last night?(32:33) A pair of veteran starters are returning to the mound with Tony Gonsolin and the long-awaited return of Lance McCullers Jr. (44:25) Are the Braves becoming one of the scariest team in baseball again?Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Alanna RizzoUse code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.com
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Team USA manager Mark DeRosa on The Phillies Show
Mark DeRosa is back to manage Team USA in the World Baseball Classic next year. DeRo spent time on The Phillies Show discussing the Phillies’ meh start and why he isn’t necessarily worried about it. He also talks about trying to recruit Zack Wheeler and Bryce Harper to play for Team USA in next year’s WBC and much more.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.@The Phillies Show Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow us on social media!
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Andy McCullough on Dodgers/Marlins Payroll Disparity
With the Miami Marlins and Los Angeles Dodgers squaring off this week, The Athletic's Andy McCullough dives into his article covering the record payroll difference between the two teams.There's an apparent disconnect between the Marlins organization and their fans. Can they earn the people's trust back?How significant of a concern is it that the Dodgers have an entire pitching staff on the IL?Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FOUL.Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
Baseball the way it should be covered and exclusive interviews with MLB studs #FTLive hosted by AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Cameron Maybin, Trevor May, Jason Kipnis, Jonathan Papelbon, Scott Braun, insider Ken Rosenthal and PTBNL. The world is our clubhouse.
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