Hosts Jed Rigney and Jon Sumple take an offbeat look at the world of baseball. Jon is a veteran writer currently involved in a love affair with the English language. Jed is an award-winning filmmaker who fancies himself a baseball writer.


coronavirus episode

Coronavirus Episode: MLB, All Major Sports Shut Down; Francisco Lindor; Gary Sanchez; Barry Bonds; Tom Brady(Ep.119)

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First and foremost, this is the coronavirus episode, the most bizarre episode in the history of Foul Territory! Episode 119 of Foul Territory: A Baseball Podcast — The Hangover edition — is the wall-to-wall coronavirus episode. Is there anything else …

coronavirus impact

Coronavirus Impact; Yelich, Moncada Extensions; Sales’ Elbow; Yanks Woes; Kylie Jenner; Genesis (Ep.118)

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First and foremost, the coronavirus impact on MLB is starting to reverberate throughout the league. Will the coronavirus impact fan attendance heading into opening day? In Episode 118 of Foul Territory: A Baseball Podcast — the Withnail and I edition …

Astros scandal

Astros Scandal Still Going Strong; Mookie Betts; Mike Bolsinger; New Playoffs?; Aubrey Huff; Sonic the Hedgehog; XFL (Ep.117)

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First and foremost, the Astros scandal sure is capturing a lot of spring training headlines. Nice contrition, guys! For episode 117 of Foul Territory: A Baseball Podcast — the Shaun of the Dead edition — Jed Rigney and Jon Sumple cover …

Astro cheating scandal

Astros Cheating Scandal Fallout; Mookie Betts, David Price to LA; Nolan Arenado Rumors; Signings Galore; Oscars; Super Bowl; Kobe Bryant (Ep.116)

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First and foremost, how about that busy hot-stove season and the Houston Astros cheating scandal? Foul Territory: A Baseball Podcast is back with Episode 116 — the “Groundhog Day” edition — and hosts Jed Rigney and Jon Sumple recap the …

MLB Marijuana Testing Change; Gerrit Cole, Stephen Strasburg, Anthony Rendon $$$; Trades and Signings, Oh My; Newtown Walk-Off (Ep.115)

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First and foremost, what do you think about the MLB marijuana testing amendment? Episode 115 of Foul Territory: A Baseball Podcast — the “Superbad” edition — kicks off with a Creed reference to the MLB marijuana decision with Jon asking …

Episode 114 hot stove rumors

Hot Stove Rumors; World Series Recap; Manager Hirings; Signings and Trades; Russia Banned (Ep.114)

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First and foremost, the hot stove rumors are flying with the kickoff of the 2019 Winter Meetings in San Diego. Jed Rigney and Jon Sumple have been on a hiatus since the end of the season due to gigs, travel, …

Away Cooking World Series Episode 113

Away Cooking World Series; Manager Hirings; Brandon Taubman firing; Kanye West (Ep.113)

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First and foremost, how about this away cooking World Series? Will the Nationals keep the streak alive for road wins in Game 6? Episode 113 of Foul Territory: A Baseball Podcast—the Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy edition—is all about the …

MLB postseason

MLB Postseason Underway; Rays, Nats advance; Manager Carousel Spinning; Corey Kluber; Big Papi; Justin Bieber (Ep.112)

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First and foremost, who’s excited for the MLB postseason? Episode 112 of Foul Territory: A Baseball Podcast—the National Lampoon’s Animal House edition—is all about the MLB postseason kicking off with the AL and NL Wild Card Games and the first …

Cubs collapse

Cubs Collapse; Wild Card Down to the Wire; Twins to 300 HRs; Bryce Harper Heckle; The Joker; NFL to 17 Games? (Ep.111)

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First and foremost, how about that Cubs collapse? Yikes! Episode 111 of Foul Territory: A Baseball Podcast—the Dirty Rotten Scoundrels edition—gains some late-season momentum with back-to-back episodes for the first time since the trade deadline. Woohoo! And whatever Jed Rigney …

Wildcard Race Christian Yelich

Wildcard Races Heat Up; Trout-Yelich Done; Royals Sold; Felipe Vazquez Shocking Arrest; More Home Runs; Taylor Swift (Ep.110)

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First and foremost, it the wildcard races are shaping up to be thrillers! Can the Brewers hold on without Christian Yelich? Can the Indians sneak past the Rays? Stay tuned! The oft-delayed but never forgtten Episode 110 of Foul Territory: …