Foul Territory

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal breaks down what Tomoyuki Sugano’s signing signals for the Orioles—could a bigger move be on the horizon?Plus, the latest on the Cubs’ rumored pursuit of Jesús Luzardo and their influx of left-handed arms, the Pirates exploring trades from their young starter surplus and the trade dynamics surrounding Nolan Arenado, Framber Valdez, and Alec Bohm.Go to StoryWorth.com/FOUL and save $10 on your first purchase!

Free agency looks a lot different now than in the past. Braves legend Chipper Jones shares his own free agency process and the importance of always staying in Atlanta.What moves can the Braves make this offseason to stay on track?Chipper dives into his social media beef with people telling him how to hit.(9:58) Get 20% off + free shipping with the code FOUL20 at manscaped.comWho is the best player Chipper has ever seen?Krazt and Jones had a collision at home plate back in the day, is there any love lost?Hosts: Scott Braun, A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz

We start with a look at the Orioles signing Japanese star Tomoyuki Sugano and why they still need a big-time ace. (3:08)(10:04) Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke about fixing the state of the starting pitcher. Is the current minor league setup part of the problem? Big clapback from Kevin Gausman in here too.Go to StoryWorth.com/FOUL and save $10 on your first purchase!(20:31) How would the best minor league team fare against the worst MLB team in a seven-game series?(23:09) Welcome Cardinal Territory to the FT Network!(24:16) Why are World Series hangovers a thing?(26:53) How close were the Dodgers to trading for Devin Williams?(29:33) A look back at the win total debate for the 2024 Orioles.(32:07) Brewers manager Pat Murphy is at it again.(33:39) Did Vlad Guerrero Jr. actually turn down an extension worth $340 million? Who will earn more in free agency next offseason: Guerrero Jr. or Kyle Tucker?(36:41) Would Jamie Moyer's stuff play in today's game?Hosts: AJ, Erik, Scott

Are the Giants leading the Corbin Burnes sweepstakes? We ask the SF Chronicle's Susan Slusser about Buster Posey going after the top free agent pitcher on the board.Then we move to the A's: thoughts on their recent talent adds and is Vegas def happening?Next up, it's Fangraphs payroll specialist Jon Becker detailing his free agency matrix, offering a deferrals breakdown and focusing on some specific teams going through spending changes--Orioles, Twins and those A's.Hosts: Scott Braun, A.J. Pierzynski, Erik KratzFollow FT on socials