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The biggest names in baseball history live here. Untold stories and unfiltered takes on the game's hottest topics from legends of the sport, thanks to the MLB Players Alumni Association's VIP rolodex. Your favorite players hang out with Foul Territory's deep roster of prominent Big Leaguers, including AJ Pierzynski, Jason Kipnis, Lorenzo Cain, Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Brock Holt and Adam Jones along with veteran baseball personality Scott Braun running point. Drop a request for our next interview in the reviews and we'll do our best to make it happen! 

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    • Dec 27, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 56m AVG DURATION
    • 125 EPISODES

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    The Legends Territory podcast is an absolute gem for baseball fans. It offers a unique opportunity to hear stories from older players' perspectives, which is truly awesome. The show brings back memories of the players who initially made fans fall in love with the game. It is a fantastic way to reminisce about the golden days of baseball and gain insights from those who have actually experienced it firsthand.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its ability to provide fans with access to former players and their stories. In today's fast-paced world, it can be challenging for fans to get a glimpse into the lives and thoughts of retired players. The Legends Territory podcast bridges that gap by inviting these former players onto the show and allowing them to share their experiences. This provides listeners with a deeper understanding of the game and its history.

    Furthermore, each episode is packed with unexpected tidbits that are fascinating to hear from a player's perspective. These insights give fans a behind-the-scenes look at what goes on in the world of professional baseball. From locker room anecdotes to game strategies, every episode offers something new and exciting for listeners.

    On the flip side, one potential downside of this podcast could be that it may not cover all eras or include stories from all legendary players. While it is impossible to capture every single player's perspective, some listeners may crave more variety in terms of players featured on the show. However, considering that there are numerous episodes available, there is still plenty of content for fans to enjoy.

    In conclusion, The Legends Territory podcast is a must-listen for any baseball enthusiast. It provides an incredible platform for former players to share their stories and gives fans an opportunity to relive their favorite moments in baseball history. While it may not cover all eras or include every legendary player, it still offers a wealth of valuable insights that will leave listeners wanting more. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just someone looking for captivating sports stories, this podcast is a fantastic choice.



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    Latest episodes from Legends Territory

    Todd Frazier says 2017 Astros got off easy & talks training for Home Run Derby victory

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 24:11


    "ToddFather" says the 2017 Houston Astros scandal sticks with him. Compared to Pete Rose, Todd Frazier believes Houston should've faced a harsher punishment.The 2015 Home Run Derby Champ remembers training for the new format with his brother in the offseason. Sure enough, guess who led the NL in homers at the All-Star break?Plus, ToddFather talks New Jersey pride & waiting for his shot in The Show. Watch Legends Territory on Youtube!

    Todd Frazier says 2017 Astros got off easy & talks training for Home Run Derby victory

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 32:26


    "ToddFather" says the 2017 Houston Astros scandal sticks with him. Compared to Pete Rose, Todd Frazier believes Houston should've faced a harsher punishment. The 2015 Home Run Derby Champ remembers training for the new format with his brother in the offseason. Sure enough, guess who led the NL in homers at the All-Star break? Plus, ToddFather talks New Jersey pride & waiting for his shot in The Show. Watch Legends Territory on Youtube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Ryan Howard's advice for Bryce Harper & what if he could DH with no shifts?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 59:15


    20-hour bus rides in the minors are a HAUL. Ryan Howard remembers even getting to the bathroom took some gymnastics.The 3-time All-Star & 2008 World Series champ tells Braun and Kratz about his mindset--from being overlooked in high school recruiting to the Phillies trading for Hall of Famer Jim Thome to play his position.Howard recalls how sweet that champagne tasted after winning the World Series.Plus, was the legendary Brett Myers prank on Kyle Kendrick too much?Howard talks about how the shift changed everything for him & whether or not today's rules (DH in both leagues) would've extended his career.Watch Legends Territory on Youtube!

    Ryan Howard's advice for Bryce Harper & what if he could DH with no shifts?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 73:30


    20-hour bus rides in the minors are a HAUL. Ryan Howard remembers even getting to the bathroom took some gymnastics. The 3-time All-Star & 2008 World Series champ tells Braun and Kratz about his mindset--from being overlooked in high school recruiting to the Phillies trading for Hall of Famer Jim Thome to play his position. Howard recalls how sweet that champagne tasted after winning the World Series. Plus, was the legendary Brett Myers prank on Kyle Kendrick too much? Howard talks about how the shift changed everything for him & whether or not today's rules (DH in both leagues) would've extended his career. Watch Legends Territory on Youtube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Neil Walker talks Pirates "Navy Seals" training, Arb is whack, Ke'Bryan Hayes is THE guy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 58:30


    Teams go low in arbitration meetings. Neil Walker says the Pirates called out his "terrible" base running. Seriously, you've gotta hear this.The 12-year pro recalls blasting Pittsburgh's insane AAA "Navy Seals" training regime, including 4:30am wake ups hoisting telephone poles over their heads!Walker tells Scott Braun & Erik Kratz about a key sign that it's getting better for the present day Pirates.He thinks Ke'Bryan Hayes is THE guy for the Pirates & says watch out for Pittsburgh in the NL Wild Card race.Watch Legends Territory on Youtube

    Neil Walker talks Pirates "Navy Seals" training, Arb is whack, Ke'Bryan Hayes is THE guy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 69:45


    Teams go low in arbitration meetings. Neil Walker says the Pirates called out his "terrible" base running. Seriously, you've gotta hear this. The 12-year pro recalls blasting Pittsburgh's insane AAA "Navy Seals" training regime, including 4:30am wake ups hoisting telephone poles over their heads! Walker tells Scott Braun & Erik Kratz about a key sign that it's getting better for the present day Pirates. He thinks Ke'Bryan Hayes is THE guy for the Pirates & says watch out for Pittsburgh in the NL Wild Card race. Watch Legends Territory on Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Did Brett Myers pull off the best prank EVER?! + Myers on accepting Lidge taking his gig

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 52:14


    The Kyle Kendrick prank was so impactful that people got fired over it!12-year vet Brett Myers relives being the architect of the infamous punk'd sitch.Myers describes feeling a similar rush on stage than he did on a big league mound. The 2008 World Series champ tells Braun & Pierzynski about his foray into the country music scene.Myers describes transitioning from starter to reliever and his jealously when Brad Lidge walked into the Phillies clubhouse door.Myers takes us inside the postgame clubhouse hangout sanctuary and also laments the overuse of analytics in today's game.Watch Legends Territory on Youtube

    Did Brett Myers pull off the best prank EVER?! + Myers on accepting Lidge taking his gig

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 63:29


    The Kyle Kendrick prank was so impactful that people got fired over it! 12-year vet Brett Myers relives being the architect of the infamous punk'd sitch. Myers describes feeling a similar rush on stage than he did on a big league mound. The 2008 World Series champ tells Braun & Pierzynski about his foray into the country music scene. Myers describes transitioning from starter to reliever and his jealously when Brad Lidge walked into the Phillies clubhouse door. Myers takes us inside the postgame clubhouse hangout sanctuary and also laments the overuse of analytics in today's game. Watch Legends Territory on Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Juan Pierre on being in a Jay-Z song, stealing with "pizza box" bases & "ants vs bulls"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 37:36


    Juan Pierre made the rarest of rarified air: his name is in a Jay-Z song.The 2003 World Series champ talks about being an ant vs a bull & how he had no interest in power swings. The 14-year pro describes using speed & consistency as his calling cards.Pierre tells Braun & Kratz what it will take for people to show up to Marlins games.Paying it forward it really important to him. So guess who gave Kratz his first big league suit?Watch THE Legends Territory channel

    Juan Pierre on being in a Jay-Z song, stealing with "pizza box" bases & "ants vs bulls"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 41:51


    Juan Pierre made the rarest of rarified air: his name is in a Jay-Z song. The 2003 World Series champ talks about being an ant vs a bull & how he had no interest in power swings. The 14-year pro describes using speed & consistency as his calling cards. Pierre tells Braun & Kratz what it will take for people to show up to Marlins games. Paying it forward it really important to him. So guess who gave Kratz his first big league suit? Watch THE Legends Territory channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    "Mr. Marlin" Jeff Conine on Miami's direction, Expansion Draft, Bartman game & Eric Gregg's strike zone

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 42:09


    Expansion Draft life led to Jeff Conine being swiped by the Marlins in 1992.The 2-time All-Star dishes on the locker rooms in 1997 and 2003. He implores to Braun & Kratz why 1997 championship architect Dave Dombrowski deserves to be in Cooperstown.Conine relives the Eric Gregg game, his assist throwing out JT Snow at the plate & his dugout view of the Steve Bartman play. He shares how the Marlins used "Let's make him famous" as the comeback rallying cry!WATCH Legends TerritoryMore info on your favorite former players ---> HERE

    "Mr. Marlin" Jeff Conine on Miami's direction, Expansion Draft, Bartman game & Eric Gregg's strike zone

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 47:24


    Expansion Draft life led to Jeff Conine being swiped by the Marlins in 1992. The 2-time All-Star dishes on the locker rooms in 1997 and 2003. He implores to Braun & Kratz why 1997 championship architect Dave Dombrowski deserves to be in Cooperstown. Conine relives the Eric Gregg game, his assist throwing out JT Snow at the plate & his dugout view of the Steve Bartman play. He shares how the Marlins used "Let's make him famous" as the comeback rallying cry! WATCH Legends Territory More info on your favorite former players ---> HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Michael Young on a Rangers title easing 2011 pain, Confirming a wild Bud Selig theory, Ron Washington back to managing, Ohtani thoughts & an EPIC Ken Caminiti story!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 48:37


    How did this year's Rangers win it all?! Former franchise player Michael Young works in their front office and ponders some trends that could emerge. The Shohei Ohtani recruiting question of course comes up too.When asked about 2011, Young shakes his head :/ Scott Braun & A.J. Pierzynski bring up the painful past: one strike away & David Freese's magic. The guys discuss stories about a distraught Neftalí Féliz & the rainless "rainout" that Skip Schumaker always seems to bring up!Young shares his welcome to the big leagues moment locking eyes with an irate Ken Caminiti.And the 7-time All-Star describes how interesting it is to see former teammate Alex Rodriguez on the FOX set next to icons David Ortiz and Derek Jeter.For more on your favorite former players --> MLBPAA

    Michael Young on a Rangers title easing 2011 pain, Confirming a wild Bud Selig theory, Ron Washington back to managing, Ohtani thoughts & an EPIC Ken Caminiti story!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 53:52


    How did this year's Rangers win it all?! Former franchise player Michael Young works in their front office and ponders some trends that could emerge. The Shohei Ohtani recruiting question of course comes up too. When asked about 2011, Young shakes his head :/ Scott Braun & A.J. Pierzynski bring up the painful past: one strike away & David Freese's magic. The guys discuss stories about a distraught Neftalí Féliz & the rainless "rainout" that Skip Schumaker always seems to bring up! Young shares his welcome to the big leagues moment locking eyes with an irate Ken Caminiti. And the 7-time All-Star describes how interesting it is to see former teammate Alex Rodriguez on the FOX set next to icons David Ortiz and Derek Jeter. For more on your favorite former players --> MLBPAA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Travis Hafner's ride from 31st rounder to Big League power force but also All-Star snub!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 43:29


    Hot plate, shattering backboards & being valedictorian of an 8-person class. Small town life for Travis Hafner in North Dakota.The 12-year pro tells Scott Braun & Erik Kratz about his perseverance as a 31st round draft pick from junior college. He saw the logjam the Texas Rangers had at first base and never. stopped. working.Hafner also recalls the Midges game against the Yankees and being the tough luck outsider on the All-Star game and numerous first base/DH awards.Former Big Leaguer guest requests --> HERE

    Travis Hafner's ride from 31st rounder to Big League power force but also All-Star snub!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 48:44


    Hot plate, shattering backboards & being valedictorian of an 8-person class. Small town life for Travis Hafner in North Dakota. The 12-year pro tells Scott Braun & Erik Kratz about his perseverance as a 31st round draft pick from junior college. He saw the logjam the Texas Rangers had at first base and never. stopped. working. Hafner also recalls the Midges game against the Yankees and being the tough luck outsider on the All-Star game and numerous first base/DH awards. Former Big Leaguer guest requests --> HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A.J. Burnett unfiltered! BIG LEAGUING Pirates owner Bob Nutting, Brian Cashman chewing out '09 Yankees & having a locker next to Derek Jeter

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 53:57


    What a life in baseball for A.J. Burnett. Get ready for the real story behind smashing the truck window in Florida!What about the bat signal igniting the Pittsburgh home crowd? And the best part of the convo is an EPIC story about a parking space battle between Burnett and Pirates owner Robert Nutting.Burnett tells Scott Braun & AJ Pierzynski about being a locker mate with Derek Jeter & what made the '09 Yanks so special. Maybe Brian Cashman ripping into the team had something to do with it?The Pirates-Yankees connection helps him tell the story of how Gerrit Cole became MLB's best when he got back to high cheese.Legends Territory Tik Tok FTW--Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people.

    A.J. Burnett unfiltered! BIG LEAGUING Pirates owner Bob Nutting, Brian Cashman chewing out '09 Yankees & having a locker next to Derek Jeter

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 59:12


    What a life in baseball for A.J. Burnett. Get ready for the real story behind smashing the truck window in Florida! What about the bat signal igniting the Pittsburgh home crowd? And the best part of the convo is an EPIC story about a parking space battle between Burnett and Pirates owner Robert Nutting. Burnett tells Scott Braun & AJ Pierzynski about being a locker mate with Derek Jeter & what made the '09 Yanks so special. Maybe Brian Cashman ripping into the team had something to do with it? The Pirates-Yankees connection helps him tell the story of how Gerrit Cole became MLB's best when he got back to high cheese. Legends Territory Tik Tok FTW -- Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Russell Martin on Jays/Rangers bad blood from Odor punching Bautista + being in the box for "Cueto! Cueto!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 50:29


    Russell Martin says a deep breath kept him cool while Johnny Cueto got rattled.The 4-time All-Star tells Scott Braun & Erik Kratz how he reacted to the crowd in Pittsburgh toying with the Reds ace.Martin made the playoffs almost every year in The Show and he compares raucous environments in Pittsburgh, New York & Toronto. He earned high praise from CC Sabathia & Gerrit Cole.Plus, the mayhem against the Texas Rangers: the inning that preceded Jose Bautista's bat flip & Rougned Odor's punch the next season. Martin remembers being at the bottom of the pile & smacking one of his former coaches in the fracas!Legends Territory Tik Tok FTW--Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people.

    Russell Martin on Jays/Rangers bad blood from Odor punching Bautista + being in the box for "Cueto! Cueto!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 55:44


    Russell Martin says a deep breath kept him cool while Johnny Cueto got rattled. The 4-time All-Star tells Scott Braun & Erik Kratz how he reacted to the crowd in Pittsburgh toying with the Reds ace. Martin made the playoffs almost every year in The Show and he compares raucous environments in Pittsburgh, New York & Toronto. He earned high praise from CC Sabathia & Gerrit Cole. Plus, the mayhem against the Texas Rangers: the inning that preceded Jose Bautista's bat flip & Rougned Odor's punch the next season. Martin remembers being at the bottom of the pile & smacking one of his former coaches in the fracas! Legends Territory Tik Tok FTW -- Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    David Ortiz on suddenly being teammates with Jeter, lessons after leaving the Twins & why rising to the playoff moment isn't for everyone

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 46:11


    He calls himself "Dominican Ken Rosenthal!" Big Papi has insight on a successful postseason winning formula in baseball and why he thinks the Orioles fell short.The first ballot Hall of Famer dishes on his friendship with TV teammate Derek Jeter.David Ortiz also describes lessons learned from the Minnesota Twins & making the most of October's opportunities.The convo starts with the 3-time World Series champ telling Scott Braun & AJ Pierzynski about the new doc on FS1 that features Papi and many big names --> "The Game that Changed Everything: Yankees vs Red Sox '04 ALCS".Legends Territory Tik Tok FTW--Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people.

    David Ortiz on suddenly being teammates with Jeter, lessons after leaving the Twins & why rising to the playoff moment isn't for everyone

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 51:26


    He calls himself "Dominican Ken Rosenthal!" Big Papi has insight on a successful postseason winning formula in baseball and why he thinks the Orioles fell short. The first ballot Hall of Famer dishes on his friendship with TV teammate Derek Jeter. David Ortiz also describes lessons learned from the Minnesota Twins & making the most of October's opportunities. The convo starts with the 3-time World Series champ telling Scott Braun & AJ Pierzynski about the new doc on FS1 that features Papi and many big names --> "The Game that Changed Everything: Yankees vs Red Sox '04 ALCS". Legends Territory Tik Tok FTW -- Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Jonathan Papelbon all-out new details on his dustup with Bryce Harper, that "Cinco Ocho" alter ego & why he "threw out" the '07 World Series baseball!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 44:38


    Pap is bringing HEAT on the Phillies team meetings before and after his dustup with Bryce Harper.The 6-time All-Star doesn't hold back on dissing Matt Williams & Ryne Sandberg along the way.Scott Braun & Erik Kratz ask him about the clubhouse culture in Boston, dancing in his underwear after winning the 2007 ALCS & how he'd love to "bottle" the feeling of running out to Shipping Up to Boston.Plus, Papelbon's wild "Cinco Ocho" alter ego that drove his pregame routine & how the 2007 World Series baseball got torn up and "wink wink" thrown out ;)Legends Territory Tik Tok FTW--Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people.

    Jonathan Papelbon all-out new details on his dustup with Bryce Harper, that "Cinco Ocho" alter ego & why he "threw out" the '07 World Series baseball!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 49:53


    Pap is bringing HEAT on the Phillies team meetings before and after his dustup with Bryce Harper. The 6-time All-Star doesn't hold back on dissing Matt Williams & Ryne Sandberg along the way. Scott Braun & Erik Kratz ask him about the clubhouse culture in Boston, dancing in his underwear after winning the 2007 ALCS & how he'd love to "bottle" the feeling of running out to Shipping Up to Boston. Plus, Papelbon's wild "Cinco Ocho" alter ego that drove his pregame routine & how the 2007 World Series baseball got torn up and "wink wink" thrown out ;) Legends Territory Tik Tok FTW -- Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Carlos Zambrano on Sammy Sosa/Cubs divorce, run-ins with AJ, advice for Ohtani & was it all an act?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 53:23


    Remember those Big Z lighting rod moments in the middle of the Cubs/White Sox rivalry?Carlos Zambrano spills the tea on the emotions stemmed from being a showman riled up by the home crowd. Was it all an act??The 3-time All-Star says he could never be a two-way player and has advice for Shohei Ohtani. Any chance it's SHO-time at Wrigley Field next season?AJ & Braun get some real talk on that 2003 collapse and how he reacted when the Cubs won the 2016 World Series.Zambrano threw out the first pitch recently at a Cubs game, and answers what could reconcile Sammy Sosa's relationship with the team.Plus, how he answered the call to return to baseball!Legends Territory Tik Tok FTW--Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people.

    Carlos Zambrano on Sammy Sosa/Cubs divorce, run-ins with AJ, advice for Ohtani & was it all an act?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 59:38


    Remember those Big Z lighting rod moments in the middle of the Cubs/White Sox rivalry? Carlos Zambrano spills the tea on the emotions stemmed from being a showman riled up by the home crowd. Was it all an act?? The 3-time All-Star says he could never be a two-way player and has advice for Shohei Ohtani. Any chance it's SHO-time at Wrigley Field next season? AJ & Braun get some real talk on that 2003 collapse and how he reacted when the Cubs won the 2016 World Series. Zambrano threw out the first pitch recently at a Cubs game, and answers what could reconcile Sammy Sosa's relationship with the team. Plus, how he answered the call to return to baseball! Legends Territory Tik Tok FTW -- Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How Brad Lidge got over THE Pujols moonshot, his big Phillies "shitshow" World Series celly & Trout/Ohtani offseason rant

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 27:07


    2008 champ Brad Lidge described the madhouse outside Pat Burrell's window in Philly after winning the World Series.The 2-time All-Star has the story behind the final out - Carlos Ruiz didn't put any fingers down against Eric Hinske?!Lidge also tells Scott Braun, Todd Frazier & Erik Kratz how Brad Ausmus and the airplane pilot helped the Astros find closure from that Albert Pujols mammoth home run to extend the 2005 NLCS.The fiery baseball analyst admits why he wouldn't want George Kirby on his team and previews the Mike Trout/Shohei Ohtani offseason extravaganza.Legends Territory Tik Tok FTW--Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people.

    How Brad Lidge got over THE Pujols moonshot, his big Phillies "shitshow" World Series celly & Trout/Ohtani offseason rant

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 31:22


    2008 champ Brad Lidge described the madhouse outside Pat Burrell's window in Philly after winning the World Series. The 2-time All-Star has the story behind the final out - Carlos Ruiz didn't put any fingers down against Eric Hinske?! Lidge also tells Scott Braun, Todd Frazier & Erik Kratz how Brad Ausmus and the airplane pilot helped the Astros find closure from that Albert Pujols mammoth home run to extend the 2005 NLCS. The fiery baseball analyst admits why he wouldn't want George Kirby on his team and previews the Mike Trout/Shohei Ohtani offseason extravaganza. Legends Territory Tik Tok FTW -- Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    David Wells unfiltered on steroid era, beef with Joe Torre, high times with Snoop Dogg & the Yankees trade that led to the ultimate contract leverage!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 47:46


    How did David Wells show up Derek Jeter at the end of his near-2nd perfect game in 1998?!There's also a backstory to the contract extension Boomer signed with the Blue Jays after he was fuming about the Yankees shipping him out.The 3-time All-Star and 2-time World Series champ talks running to stay in pitching shape - seriously!The southpaw tells us about "burning the candle at both ends" with David Cone, hanging out with Clint Eastwood, the SNL cast and other celebs in New York - including the time he threw at Snoop Dogg!Wells tells Scott, AJ, Adam & Erik about the start of the steroid era - when baseballs started FLYING out of stadiums and what he noticed from some key players.Legends Territory Tik Tok does not miss--Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people.

    David Wells unfiltered on steroid era, beef with Joe Torre, high times with Snoop Dogg & the Yankees trade that led to the ultimate contract leverage!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 53:01


    How did David Wells show up Derek Jeter at the end of his near-2nd perfect game in 1998?! There's also a backstory to the contract extension Boomer signed with the Blue Jays after he was fuming about the Yankees shipping him out. The 3-time All-Star and 2-time World Series champ talks running to stay in pitching shape - seriously! The southpaw tells us about "burning the candle at both ends" with David Cone, hanging out with Clint Eastwood, the SNL cast and other celebs in New York - including the time he threw at Snoop Dogg! Wells tells Scott, AJ, Adam & Erik about the start of the steroid era - when baseballs started FLYING out of stadiums and what he noticed from some key players. Legends Territory Tik Tok does not miss -- Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Chris Carpenter dishes on missing Yadi, working for the Angels, David Freese's STL HOF rejection, teammate/idol Roger Clemens & fending off snakes in the Amazon with Roy Halladay

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 42:38


    Why did Yadier Molina's nuance mastery makes his presence so missed by the Cardinals? Former Redbirds workhorse Chris Carpenter tells Scott & AJ all about it and explains where he sits on David Freese's Cards Hall of Fame rejection.Now with the Angels organization, Carp confirms that nobody is lining up to be the next Shohei Ohtani.An insane, offseason fishing trip tale: What really happened with B.J. Ryan & Roy Halladay fishing in the Amazon?The 2-time World Series champ talks about never giving up while grinding through injury.Carpenter also touches on absorbing knowledge from teammate (and childhood hero) Roger Clemens north of the border.Legends Territory Tik Tok does not miss--Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people.

    Chris Carpenter dishes on missing Yadi, working for the Angels, David Freese's STL HOF rejection, teammate/idol Roger Clemens & fending off snakes in the Amazon with Roy Halladay

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 47:53


    Why did Yadier Molina's nuance mastery makes his presence so missed by the Cardinals? Former Redbirds workhorse Chris Carpenter tells Scott & AJ all about it and explains where he sits on David Freese's Cards Hall of Fame rejection. Now with the Angels organization, Carp confirms that nobody is lining up to be the next Shohei Ohtani. An insane, offseason fishing trip tale: What really happened with B.J. Ryan & Roy Halladay fishing in the Amazon? The 2-time World Series champ talks about never giving up while grinding through injury. Carpenter also touches on absorbing knowledge from teammate (and childhood hero) Roger Clemens north of the border. Legends Territory Tik Tok does not miss -- Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Tom Glavine talks painful World Series losses, Ronald Acuña Jr.'s historic greatness & his important take on the controversial PED Hall of Fame debate

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 56:59


    Is Ronald Acuña Jr. really the most talented Braves player ever?! First ballot Hall of Famer Tom Glavine provides his viewpoint on watching the current ATL superstar tear up the big leagues. The 10-time All-Star southpaw tells AJ Pierzynski and Scott Braun about the heartbreaking loss that haunts him the most & why winning 14 straight division titles was harder than stacking up back-to-back World Series titles.Glavine reveals all details about having to hit his friend Dale Murphy with a retaliation pitch & why he didn't consider playing two sports like teammate Deion Sanders.Also covered: a new Greg Maddux prank story, Tom's pitch clock + robo ump thoughts and why he could be convinced to allow steroid users into the Hall of Fame.Legends Territory Tik Tok does not miss--Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people.

    Tom Glavine talks painful World Series losses, Ronald Acuña Jr.'s historic greatness & his important take on the controversial PED Hall of Fame debate

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 63:13


    Is Ronald Acuña Jr. really the most talented Braves player ever?! First ballot Hall of Famer Tom Glavine provides his viewpoint on watching the current ATL superstar tear up the big leagues. The 10-time All-Star southpaw tells AJ Pierzynski and Scott Braun about the heartbreaking loss that haunts him the most & why winning 14 straight division titles was harder than stacking up back-to-back World Series titles. Glavine reveals all details about having to hit his friend Dale Murphy with a retaliation pitch & why he didn't consider playing two sports like teammate Deion Sanders. Also covered: a new Greg Maddux prank story, Tom's pitch clock + robo ump thoughts and why he could be convinced to allow steroid users into the Hall of Fame. Legends Territory Tik Tok does not miss -- Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Ozzie Guillén's White Sox "autopsy" on the firings, rumored hirings, his interest in a job & his lol role in the epic Robin Ventura/Nolan Ryan clash

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 59:41


    Ozzie Guillén spills his reaction to this week's White Sox houseclean and reveals his previous interviews with the club in recent years. Is he seriously considering throwing his name in the mix again? He also covers finishing 2nd to Bob Melvin in San Diego & why we'll never see him as a general manager.Ozzie shares with Scott and AJ what it's like to be an uncensored media personality with endless White Sox drama to cover this year. He breaks down how it all went wrong for this year's Sox and describes clubhouse apathy that seeped into the roster.The 3-time All-Star and World Series champion manager relives the epic Robin Ventura/Nolan Ryan clash & a classic Harold Baines story!Legends Territory Tik Tok does not miss--Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people.

    Ozzie Guillén's White Sox "autopsy" on the firings, rumored hirings, his interest in a job & his lol role in the epic Robin Ventura/Nolan Ryan clash

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 65:56


    Ozzie Guillén spills his reaction to this week's White Sox houseclean and reveals his previous interviews with the club in recent years. Is he seriously considering throwing his name in the mix again? He also covers finishing 2nd to Bob Melvin in San Diego & why we'll never see him as a general manager. Ozzie shares with Scott and AJ what it's like to be an uncensored media personality with endless White Sox drama to cover this year. He breaks down how it all went wrong for this year's Sox and describes clubhouse apathy that seeped into the roster. The 3-time All-Star and World Series champion manager relives the epic Robin Ventura/Nolan Ryan clash & a classic Harold Baines story! Legends Territory Tik Tok does not miss -- Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Roger Clemens on Hollywood cameos, icy hot jock straps, fam K'ing Ohtani & a bout against Mike Piazza??

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 45:52


    What would it take for The Rocket to step into the ring to face former foe Mike Piazza?! We ask :)Roger Clemens also tells Scott, AJ and Brock Holt about pitching in the modern game & the advice to his son Kody after he struck out Shohei Ohtani.The 11-time All-Star and 7-time Cy Young also gets to his Hollywood run-in with Tommy Lee Jones and how he was supposed to be Sea Bass in Dumb and Dumber. What urban legends exist about Clemens and which ones are true?Watch Legends Territory__Visit teazaenergy.com and use the discount code FOUL to receive 20% off your 1st order.

    Roger Clemens on Hollywood cameos, icy hot jock straps, fam K'ing Ohtani & a bout against Mike Piazza??

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 51:07


    What would it take for The Rocket to step into the ring to face former foe Mike Piazza?! We ask :) Roger Clemens also tells Scott, AJ and Brock Holt about pitching in the modern game & the advice to his son Kody after he struck out Shohei Ohtani. The 11-time All-Star and 7-time Cy Young also gets to his Hollywood run-in with Tommy Lee Jones and how he was supposed to be Sea Bass in Dumb and Dumber. What urban legends exist about Clemens and which ones are true? Watch Legends Territory __ Visit teazaenergy.com and use the discount code FOUL to receive 20% off your 1st order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Pudge Rodríguez on the Nolan Ryan-Robin Ventura brawl, almost being traded for some core 4 Yankees, the Legends Home Run Derby, Miggy's final season & who he thanks for his World Series ring!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 60:18


    Was Iván Rodríguez almost traded to the Yankees for members of the core four?! The first ballot Hall-of-Fame catcher also spills details on why he signed with the Tigers after winning a World Series title with the Marlins and why we're not giving Miguel Cabrera's final season enough attention.Also covered with the 14-time All-Star: Life at the bottom of the pile during the famed Robin Ventura-Nolan Ryan fight, handling the Texas heat as an everyday catcher and would he participate in a Legends Home Run Derby??Watch the full convo with Pudge HERE--Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people.

    Pudge Rodríguez on the Nolan Ryan-Robin Ventura brawl, almost being traded for some core 4 Yankees, the Legends Home Run Derby, Miggy's final season & who he thanks for his World Series ring!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 66:33


    Was Iván Rodríguez almost traded to the Yankees for members of the core four?! The first ballot Hall-of-Fame catcher also spills details on why he signed with the Tigers after winning a World Series title with the Marlins and why we're not giving Miguel Cabrera's final season enough attention. Also covered with the 14-time All-Star: Life at the bottom of the pile during the famed Robin Ventura-Nolan Ryan fight, handling the Texas heat as an everyday catcher and would he participate in a Legends Home Run Derby?? Watch the full convo with Pudge HERE -- Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Mark McGwire opens up about Hall of Fame rejection, Sammy Sosa situation, texting Judge, recruiting Ohtani & THE legendary coaching brawl

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 61:43


    Real talk from Big Mac on why he feels unfairly punished by the game.Mark McGwire tells AJ Pierzynski & Scott Braun about what it was really like to be at the center of the entire sports world and how he reached out to Aaron Judge during last season's chase.The 12-time All-Star described what it was like to be in the room when the Padres pitched to Shohei Ohtani.The former Oakland Athletic reflects on the anticipated move to Las Vegas and why he feels dejected returning to the Coliseum's current state.The guys chat about run-ins with Kirk Gibson - including a legendary D'Backs-Dodgers dust-up where the coaches stole the show.Watch the full convo with McGwire HERE--Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people."

    Mark McGwire opens up about Hall of Fame rejection, Sammy Sosa situation, texting Judge, recruiting Ohtani & THE legendary coaching brawl

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 75:57


    Real talk from Big Mac on why he feels unfairly punished by the game. Mark McGwire tells AJ Pierzynski & Scott Braun about what it was really like to be at the center of the entire sports world and how he reached out to Aaron Judge during last season's chase. The 12-time All-Star described what it was like to be in the room when the Padres pitched to Shohei Ohtani. The former Oakland Athletic reflects on the anticipated move to Las Vegas and why he feels dejected returning to the Coliseum's current state. The guys chat about run-ins with Kirk Gibson - including a legendary D'Backs-Dodgers dust-up where the coaches stole the show. Watch the full convo with McGwire HERE -- Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Howard Johnson's take on the current Mets, past "greenies", corked bat checks, on-field melees, and picking Doc or Jack Morris?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 42:16


    Howard Johnson dishes on winning two rings at a young age. Braun and Kratz force him to pick between the impossible: peak Dwight Gooden or peak Jack Morris for all the marbles. Hojo explains how baseball has slid away from winning at all costs.The 2-time All-Star gets into how "greenies" used to have a place in the game, the view from his seat for the legendary Ray Knight/Eric Davis brawl and why his bat was often checked for cork.Follow @MLBPAA on Twitter and IG or go to baseballalumni.com for more info on your favorite former players!

    Howard Johnson's take on the current Mets, past "greenies", corked bat checks, on-field melees, and picking Doc or Jack Morris?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 53:31


    Howard Johnson dishes on winning two rings at a young age. Braun and Kratz force him to pick between the impossible: peak Dwight Gooden or peak Jack Morris for all the marbles. Hojo explains how baseball has slid away from winning at all costs. The 2-time All-Star gets into how "greenies" used to have a place in the game, the view from his seat for the legendary Ray Knight/Eric Davis brawl and why his bat was often checked for cork. Follow @MLBPAA on Twitter and IG or go to baseballalumni.com for more info on your favorite former players! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bronson Arroyo on his jam sessions with the 2023 Reds, "science project" sticky stuff, pitching during peak Red Sox-Yankees rivalry & childhood power lifter life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 39:38


    Did you know Bronson Arroyo was an elite power lifter as a kid?! The durable former All-Star goes against the grain to bust some weightlifting myths for pitchers. The 16-year vet tells Scott Braun and old teammate Todd Frazier about his clubhouse guitar hangouts with this exciting young current Reds ballclub.Why did Bronson rent a stretch limo just for he and Todd and what was the "science project" sticky stuff he used on the mound??The Gold Glove winner and '04 World Series champ takes us inside the wild Red Sox clubhouse during the height of the Red Sox-Yankees heat.Follow @MLBPAA on Twitter and IG or go to baseballalumni.com for more info on your favorite former players!

    Bronson Arroyo on his jam sessions with the 2023 Reds, "science project" sticky stuff, pitching during peak Red Sox-Yankees rivalry & childhood power lifter life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 50:53


    Did you know Bronson Arroyo was an elite power lifter as a kid?! The durable former All-Star goes against the grain to bust some weightlifting myths for pitchers. The 16-year vet tells Scott Braun and old teammate Todd Frazier about his clubhouse guitar hangouts with this exciting young current Reds ballclub. Why did Bronson rent a stretch limo just for he and Todd and what was the "science project" sticky stuff he used on the mound?? The Gold Glove winner and '04 World Series champ takes us inside the wild Red Sox clubhouse during the height of the Red Sox-Yankees heat. Follow @MLBPAA on Twitter and IG or go to baseballalumni.com for more info on your favorite former players! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Ryan Dempster on the bitter Cubs-White Sox rivalry, demolishing a dugout bathroom sink, dealing with death threats & tales from a serene Times Square

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 33:59


    How did 2013 WS champ Ryan Dempster handle receiving death threats as a member of the Red Sox? By strolling into Times Square plucking Jake Peavy's guitar of course.The 2-time All-Star and pro comedian defines what Dempster'ing means in baseball and his side of the Cubs-White Sox rivalry. He tells A.J., Kratz, Kipnis & Braun about the time the bathroom sink he demolished reappeared at his bachelor party, seeing Ozzie Guillén kick a catcher's mask in a tirade & witnessing the electricity in Seattle with Vlad Guerrero Jr. wining the Home Run Derby after the Julio show.Follow @MLBPAA on Twitter and IG or go to baseballalumni.com for more info on your favorite former players!

    Ryan Dempster on the bitter Cubs-White Sox rivalry, demolishing a dugout bathroom sink, dealing with death threats & tales from a serene Times Square

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 45:14


    How did 2013 WS champ Ryan Dempster handle receiving death threats as a member of the Red Sox? By strolling into Times Square plucking Jake Peavy's guitar of course. The 2-time All-Star and pro comedian defines what Dempster'ing means in baseball and his side of the Cubs-White Sox rivalry. He tells A.J., Kratz, Kipnis & Braun about the time the bathroom sink he demolished reappeared at his bachelor party, seeing Ozzie Guillén kick a catcher's mask in a tirade & witnessing the electricity in Seattle with Vlad Guerrero Jr. wining the Home Run Derby after the Julio show. Follow @MLBPAA on Twitter and IG or go to baseballalumni.com for more info on your favorite former players! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    John Smoltz on Acuña's blistering run, rethinking All-Star festivities, modern pitching flaws & Greg Maddux fender benders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 45:14


    True story: 8-time All-Star John Smoltz couldn't find the bullpen in his first ASG! You've gotta hear this.The first ballot Hall of Famer explains why baseball fans need to chill on freaking out about national broadcasts and also offers ways to make All-Star week a bigger deal.Smoltz admits he'd rather Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a leadoff home run than start the first inning machine for the Braves. He tells Braun, Pierzynski, Kratz and Kipnis about how modern starting pitching needs another evolution & why being an accomplice in Greg Maddux hijinks was a protective measure!Follow @MLBPAA on Twitter and IG or go to baseballalumni.com for more info on your favorite former players!

    John Smoltz on Acuña's blistering run, rethinking All-Star festivities, modern pitching flaws & Greg Maddux fender benders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 59:29


    True story: 8-time All-Star John Smoltz couldn't find the bullpen in his first ASG! You've gotta hear this. The first ballot Hall of Famer explains why baseball fans need to chill on freaking out about national broadcasts and also offers ways to make All-Star week a bigger deal. Smoltz admits he'd rather Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a leadoff home run than start the first inning machine for the Braves. He tells Braun, Pierzynski, Kratz and Kipnis about how modern starting pitching needs another evolution & why being an accomplice in Greg Maddux hijinks was a protective measure! Follow @MLBPAA on Twitter and IG or go to baseballalumni.com for more info on your favorite former players! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Ruben Amaro Jr. as commish for a day, Ryan Howard extension, his best/worst trades, why analytics have gone way too far & was Utley a dirty player?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 46:37


    Former big league player and Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. dishes on why analytics have taken trends too far in today's game. He declares what he would do as commissioner - bigger draft, anyone??Amaro's best and worst trades as GM actually happened on the same day! He also explains why he extended Ryan Howard and thoughts on Chase Utley being labeled a "dirty player."Tap here to watch all Legends Territory episodes and clips on Foul Territory's Youtube channel.Follow @MLBPAA on Twitter and IG or go to baseballalumni.com for more info on your favorite former players!

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