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Legends Territory
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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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Todd Frazier says 2017 Astros got off easy & talks training for Home Run Derby victory
Dec 27, 202300:24:11Tap to summarize"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!
Transcribe →Ryan Howard's advice for Bryce Harper & what if he could DH with no shifts?
Dec 21, 202300:59:15Tap to summarize20-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!
Transcribe →Neil Walker talks Pirates "Navy Seals" training, Arb is whack, Ke’Bryan Hayes is THE guy
Dec 13, 202300:58:30Tap to summarizeTeams 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
Transcribe →Did Brett Myers pull off the best prank EVER?! + Myers on accepting Lidge taking his gig
Dec 7, 202300:52:14Tap to summarizeThe 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
Transcribe →Juan Pierre on being in a Jay-Z song, stealing with "pizza box" bases & "ants vs bulls"
Nov 29, 202300:37:36Tap to summarizeJuan 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
Transcribe →"Mr. Marlin" Jeff Conine on Miami's direction, Expansion Draft, Bartman game & Eric Gregg's strike zone
Nov 22, 202300:42:09Tap to summarizeExpansion 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
Transcribe →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!
Nov 15, 202300:48:37Tap to summarizeHow 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
Transcribe →Travis Hafner's ride from 31st rounder to Big League power force but also All-Star snub!
Nov 9, 202300:43:29Tap to summarizeHot 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
Transcribe →A.J. Burnett unfiltered! BIG LEAGUING Pirates owner Bob Nutting, Brian Cashman chewing out '09 Yankees & having a locker next to Derek Jeter
Nov 2, 202300:53:57Tap to summarizeWhat 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.
Transcribe →Russell Martin on Jays/Rangers bad blood from Odor punching Bautista + being in the box for "Cueto! Cueto!"
Oct 25, 202300:50:29Tap to summarizeRussell 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.
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