Padres pick Craig Stammen as manager, Giants hire Bochy & Tingler, Phillies keep Alvarado
Shocker announcement in San Diego. The Padres hire Craig Stammen as their new manager. (04:14) How will he do and what happened to Albert Pujols? (17:53) The Orioles signed up Leody Taveras for 2026, the Padres keep Ramon Laureano and their pitching coach stays on board too. (19:23) Kenta Maeda is heading to Japan and saying goodbye to MLB. (22:04) Bruce Bochy is back with the Giants and Jayce Tingler is joining new manager Tony Vitello's staff. (28:42) Don Mattingly and the Blue Jays respectfully go separate ways. (31:18) The Phillies pick up Jose Alvarado's club option and it sparks a PED punishment discussion. (41:47) BETMGM bold predictions reply from a fan about Pete Alonso and the...Braves? (44:19) Geoff Blum had some interesting comments about the Astros offense this past season. (54:03) Props to AJ's producer and we get a fresh quote from Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove about his new manager. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Make game day delicious with the Official Sponsor of Tailgating®. Visit OmahaSteaks.com and get $35 OFF with Promo Code FOUL at checkout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
D'backs beat writer and host of Snakes Territory Jack Sommers hopped on FT to kick off the offseason to-do lists for teams. We'll go team-by-team. Jack breaks down the biggest needs, considers a Ketel Marte trade possibility, and gives thoughts on reunions with Paul Goldschmidt, Eugenio Suarez and Josh Naylor. Sommers also mentions a potential concern with Gabriel Moreno's pitch-calling. (16:44) The BBWAA Awards finalists are out. Juan Soto cracked the MVP list. Could we have repeat winners in the Manager of the Year voting? Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FT senior insider Ken Rosenthal covers some of the early offseason news, including Shane Bieber declining his opt-out to stay with Toronto and Shota Imanaga entering free agency. He also talks about new Atlanta manager Walt Weiss and what happens with Tarik Skubal? Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun FT and Fair Territory merch here —> FoulTerritoryShop.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Flaherty, Bieber & Story opt to stay put, Salvy’s new deal, Yu Darvish out = Mason Miller the starter?
Who is the flashiest name in free agency this offseason? (Top of show) (7:13) Jack Flaherty is staying put in Detroit for 2026. We weigh the decision. (13:19) Trevor Story also declined his opt-out and is still with the Red Sox. (15:54) The Astros put Chas McCormick on waivers. (17:56) Yu Darvish is OUT for all of 2026, thinning an already scarce Padres staff. Is starting pitcher Mason Miller the answer? Have you visited the expanded FoulTerritoryShop.com?! (26:49) Walt Weiss commented on analytics during his opening press conference. (29:34) The most surprising opt-in is Shane Bieber. We investigate why Shane chose to stay in Toronto and ditch a bigger free agency payday. (35:49) Former Mets coaches Jeremy Hefner and Antoan Richardson are now coaches in Atlanta. (38:28) Salvador Perez signed a fresh deal with Kansas City for the next two years. The guys reflect on his first Royals deal back in the day. (42:42) 51 million viewers watched Game 7 around the globe, the most since 1991! Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Max Muncy’s BTS look at how the Dodgers won the World Series
Three-time World Series champion and Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy joined FT and had a lot to break down from his club's World Series win and celebration. Who threw the party? Muncy also talked about his favorite moment from the postseason, his Game 7 home run, watching Shohei Ohtani do his two-way thing, Yamamoto's brilliance, the IKF lead and more! Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Get Huel for 15% off for New Customers only with code FOUL at Huel.com/FOUL (Minimum $75 purchase) Head to Superpower.com and use code TAKE20 at checkout for $20 off your membership. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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