Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal

Ken Rosenthal unpacks the awesome scene in the Bronx Dodgers-Yankees series this weekend.He explores four areas the Yankees need to shore up before October.While fun, the London Series "juice" may not be worth "the squeeze" in spreading baseball across Europe.The Reds have rebounded and the Royals are going for it. Ken dishes on both teams rising in the standingsInside Dish applauds players speaking in English as a second language in interviews. Teoscar Hernandez showed off his personality and raised his stardom this weekend, and Ken argues speaking in English helped fans connect with him.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including what a return package for Luis Robert Jr. could be, what happened at the beginning of Saturday's FOX game, and why Red Sox fans are reasonably irked by John Henry's quotes in the Financial Times.Use code FAIR for $20 off your first SeatGeek order!Click here to download the app --> https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/FOULSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All-Star ballots are open! Bobby Witt Jr. and Gunnar Henderson aren’t making it easy. Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo debate the AL shortstop battle. Also, who should fans pick to start in the NL outfield?The Dodgers and Yankees are set to square off in a must-watch series in the Bronx this weekend. Which star-studded lineup will show off in the Bronx?Use code FOUL for $20 off your first SeatGeek order. https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/FOULThe NL Wild Card race has a massive amount of contenders. Why are there so many teams under .500 in the NL and how will it impact buyers and sellers?Grillin’ Ken answers your questions, including if Carlos Rodon is due for regression, the state of the Pirates, will the Mariners keep the division and who might land Garrett Crochet?Ask Alanna and Ken your questions LIVE on the FT Network every Thursday at 12:30p ET!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal reacts to the breaking news that MLB disciplined five players for betting on baseball. The headliner is Padres utility player Tucupita Marcano - banned for life.The Yankees are tied with the Phillies for MLB's best record thanks to a pitching staff surging, even without Gerrit Cole. On the other side, Blake Snell is back on the injured list. His first season in San Francisco continues to be a disaster.Inside Dish explores the Houston Astros crossroads. Ken explains why we shouldn't believe GM Dana Brown saying he expects Houston to buy at the trade deadline.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including what trade chips the Rockies have, how the Yankees can keep Juan Soto and what comes next for former #1 pick Spencer Torkelson.Use code FAIR for $20 off your first SeatGeek order!Click here to download the app --> https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/FOULSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mets are crumbling in Queens. Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo cover the Jorge Lopez meltdown, Pete Alonso’s future & Steve Cohen’s ownership tenure.Paul Skenes is a certified pro. His 4th start went as well as expected and it's clear the Pirates have a star on their hands. Should they monitor his innings or let him roll?The Negro League statistics were added to MLB record books. Why is this so important and who are your newest stat leaders? Ken has the answers.Also, why are the Brewers so good and which teams will come out hot in the second half?Questions for Ken or Alanna? Join the show LIVE on the FT Network every Thursday at 12:30p ETSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal reacts to MLB's "Ding dong the witch is dead moment" as longtime umpire Ángel Hernández retires.Aaron Judge is on fire for the Yanks, showing us just how long the season can be. Judge getting booed in the Bronx feels like a long time ago!Speaking of hot, the Cleveland Guardians retooled their offense. Thanks to a lock-down bullpen, new manager and power surge, the Guardians sport their best start in franchise history.Inside Dish laments Ronald Acuña Jr.'s latest injury setback as another freak injury that robs one of the game's most exciting players of more time in his prime. Not apples to apples, but Ken sees parallels emerging between the Braves superstar and Mike Trout.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including outfielders possibly on the move this trade deadline, the relationship between American & Japanese reporters and how CJ Abrams is underrated.Fair Territory will be LIVE on Thursdays at 12:30p ET all season long! Get your questions ready for Ken and Alanna Rizzo.Watch Fair Territory on the FT YouTube channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are Oli Marmol and John Schneider on shaky ground? Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo evaluate manager hot seats for the Cardinals, Blue Jays and other clubs.The Royals are the hottest team in the American League. They did something that has become rare and it's working!The Astros still have work to do but Ken explains why he believes they are an October baseball team.Oneil Cruz is mashing hard-hit records - isn't baseball fun when superstar players show off their talent?!A Prom Queen and a prom no-show react to Bryce Harper's neighborly assist!--Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/foul. If you want to take ownership of your health, it starts with AG1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal unpacks Cubs southpaw Shōta Imanaga's surge to start his big league career. Should the Pirates go for it this year with Paul Skenes & Jared Jones leading Pittsburgh towards contention?Despite the posturing, Ken explains why the Yankees & Juan Soto aren't likely to strike an in-season deal.Ken also reacts to the latest Edwin Diaz outing that reportedly reduced the Mets closer to tears. In Inside Dish, Ken peels back the curtains on his three-part pitching crisis series he wrote with Jayson Stark, including different options to save the marquee starting pitcher. Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including which team has the bleakest future, whether it's best to wait for the deadline to deal, how the Mariners should assess their prospect trove & why Blue Jays urgency is through the roof.--Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/foul. If you want to take ownership of your health, it starts with AG1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who "won" their trade more: the Padres adding Dylan Cease or the Braves bringing in Chris Sale? Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo dissect the trade results.Ken and Alanna weigh in on what has led to Philly owning baseball's best record and why they'll be a scary playoff matchup as usual.Shohei Ohtani has been able to focus on just hitting this season and he's RAKING! Is there any chance he decides to ditch pitching and even become an outfielder?!Also covered: Ron Washington postgame blast, Ronel Blanco's sticky suspension and the red-hot Rockies!Fair Territory is LIVE on Thursdays at 12:30p ET all season long! Get your questions ready for Ken and Alanna Rizzo.Watch Fair Territory on the FT YouTube channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal breaks down the Paul Skenes results from his debut with the Pirates. What did the 2023 #1 pick do that made Ken appreciate the moment even more?Why are the Cardinals off to another slow start? Ken contemplates what the Redbirds can do to turn their season around quickly.The Giants are losing a player to the injury list everyday lately. What's happening in SF?!Ken is calling for a cease and desist on Gatorade baths! Fun times on Fair Territory :)Question for Ken? Ask it LIVE on Thursday at 12:30p ET on the FT NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo dive into Pirates top prospect Paul Skenes debuting Saturday and his updated arsenal.Willson Contreras has a fractured forearm. This injury comes alongside a handful of offensive issues and a general lack of production from Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado. Ken and Alanna break down what led to the Contreras injury and what the Cardinals might do to remedy their season.Ken and Alanna trade thoughts on Houston's struggles and the surprises coming out of their bullpen. Can Alex Bregman pick it up in the middle of the season or is it time for the club to jump ship at the deadline? Fair Territory is LIVE on Thursdays at 12:30p ET all season long! Get your questions ready for Ken and Alanna Rizzo.Watch Fair Territory on the FT YouTube channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal unpacks the San Diego Padres landing Luis Arráez from the Miami Marlins. Ken tries to comprehend why this deal happened now and why the Marlins quit after making the playoffs last year.Plus, big storylines this week include Walker Buehler making his highly anticipated return to the Dodgers rotation, Kyle Manzardo's major league debut in Cleveland & the struggling Astros start a series in the Bronx on Tuesday.Speaking of debuts, Ken relives his favorite debut performances that he's covered, including Christian Scott's stellar start on Saturday against Tampa Bay.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including Corey Seager's rough start and the vibes in the Rays clubhouse. Plus, Ken claps back at criticism of his "Mr. Angel" Mike Trout column from last week and explains why Trout isn't a modern day Tony Gwynn.Fair Territory will be LIVE on Thursdays at 12:30p ET all season long! Get your questions ready for Ken and Alanna Rizzo.Watch Fair Territory on the FT YouTube channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How devastating is Mike Trout's latest injury for his career? Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo talk out how it might halt a trade from ever happening.The cries for the Red Sox to add pitching in the offseason have quieted down. Will it last?What's up with the AL Central? The Twins are soaring and Steven Kwan is a surprise MVP candidate.Other questions include word on Dodgers flamethrower Bobby Miller, Mariners pitching, A's surprising, the controversial ending to the Cubs/Mets game & why the early start times?Fair Territory streams 2 day each week on the FT NETWORK ---> Subscribe (free)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal weighs the pitching landscape for the NL's three dominant teams - the Phillies, Braves & Dodgers. Who has the edge on the other two juggernauts?A fascinating offseason awaits for Pete Alonso. Now part of the Mets 200 home run club, and given how contracts have changed for first baseman, what does the future hold for the Polar Bear?Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including should the Blue Jays clean house, Reynaldo Lopez being the best free agent pitcher signing last offseason & should Cleveland start planning their World Series parade??Fair Territory will be LIVE on Thursdays at 12:30p ET all season long! Get your questions ready for Ken and Alanna Rizzo.Watch Fair Territory on the FT YouTube channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo cover the Red Sox staying afloat despite losing a league-leading 13 players to the IL.Blake Snell headed to the IL allows us to revisit the Boras Four. They're not doing so hot to start the season.Has baseball gone too far with closer entrances?Fan q's include: Mason Miller trade candidate, Willy Adames not for sale, Nats for sale affecting their spending & why stolen bases are down again.Ken & Alanna also react to Aaron Boone's wrongful ejection Monday in Dude & Dork of the Week!Get involved next time! Join Fair Territory LIVE on Thursdays at 12:30p ET on the FT NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal gauges the panic meter for four marquee players underperforming to start the season: Blake Snell, Paul Goldschmidt, Jose Abreu & Kyle Hendricks. The Mets looked disinteresting in Spring Training, but now they've got juice! Ken explains how his initial impressions have changed, thanks in part to first-year manager Carlos Mendoza.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including why every team doesn't have a retractable roof, biggest small market surprises, Juan Soto's next contract & what's wrong with Aaron Judge??Fair Territory will be LIVE on Thursdays at 12:30p ET all season long! Get your questions ready for Ken and Alanna Rizzo.Watch Fair Territory on the FT YouTube channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal & Alanna Rizzo tackle the early season Mets surge. We will learn more about them this weekend when they face the Dodgers. What are the Guardians and Brewers doing right to lead their Central divisions? EARLY trade deadline question coming through but Ken's on it.Ken & Alanna answer your questions LIVE in Grillin' Ken and award their Dudes & Dorks of the Week.Catch the Thursday version of Fair Territory LIVE at 12:30p ET on the FT NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal's message to conspiracy theorists: Ippei Mizuhara isn't Shohei Ohtani's "fall guy." Ken unpacks how the 37-page federal complaint against Mizuhara shows Ohtani is the innocent victim against his former interpreter.Inside Dish takes a closer look at pitching depth for three teams: the Houston Astros, Atlanta Braves & Milwaukee Brewers. Ken explains that the team to navigate through losing some key pieces on the mound will be the team standing tall in October. Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if the Braves are in the market for another starter, who Ken would unilaterally put into the Hall of Fame and how MLB really feels about notorious umpire Ángel Hernández. Fair Territory will be LIVE on Thursdays at 12:30p ET all season long! Get your questions ready for Ken and Alanna Rizzo.Watch Fair Territory on the FT YouTube channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's the latest with Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara? Ken Rosenthal & Alanna Rizzo updates us on the next steps in the investigation.The game’s #1 overall prospect, Jackson Holliday, headlines the O's oncoming youth movement. Ken and Alanna review the ridiculous overflow of young talent in Baltimore.How concerned should the St. Louis Cardinals be about their big bats off to a sluggish start?Plus, Ken & Alanna share the most famous people in their phones and answer your LIVE questions in Grillin' Ken.One fan asks if the league should have the commissioner and CEO jobs separate. Also, robo ump q's emerge!Questions for Ken & Alanna? Ask him on this show every Thursday LIVE at 12:30p ET on the FT NETWORKSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal is fired up about MLB's pitching injury crisis. He argues that the league v. players approach is a FAIL.Ken reacts to news that manager Skip Schumaker is a "lame duck" one year after guiding the team to the playoffs and winning NL Manager of the Year. He predicts what Schumaker and Alex Cora could earn on the manager open market this offseason.Miami's 0-9 start reminded Ken of the 1988 Baltimore Orioles who started 0-21. Inside Dish shares stories covering that infamous team.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including Stephen Strasburg's complicated legacy, comparing this year's Dodgers lineup to historically great offenses, the Red Sox options at shortstop following Trevor Story's injury & what to make of the Royals early season surge.Fair Territory will be LIVE on Thursdays at 12:30p ET all season long! Get your questions ready for Ken and Alanna Rizzo.Watch Fair Territory on the FT YouTube channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal blasts MLB for the "absolute charade" of the A's relocation mess, which now stops in Sacramento. Alanna Rizzo questions the next steps in this saga.Alanna and Ken detail a hot Yankees start that could be even more promising than it looks!RIP to legendary baseball executive Larry Lucchino. Ken and Alanna share inside stories and want him to be in the Hall of Fame.Questions for Ken or Alanna?! Ask it LIVE in the FT Youtube chat on Thursdays 12:30p ETSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal recaps opening weekend headlined by Juan Soto's huge performance to lead the Yankees to a sweep in Houston. Soto is starting his contract year in a BIG way.The Rhys Hoskins slide hooplah was not the only problem for the Mets falling to the Brewers.The Pirates are off to another hot start. Ken explains why Pittsburgh's upcoming schedule should give them room to keep rolling.Inside Dish unpacks the multi-layered story on the Dodgers $1.3 billion offseason. Ken rehashes how the reporting came about & why it's one of the all-time favorite stories he’s ever written.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including the suspensions dolled out to the Mets, the media sleeping on the Rangers, surprise teams & worst overreaction after the first weekend of baseball.Fair Territory will be LIVE on Thursdays at 12:30p ET all season long! Get your questions ready for Ken and Alanna Rizzo.Watch Fair Territory on the FT YouTube channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The offseason is OVER and we had a Jordan Montgomery signing at the buzzer. Ken Rosenthal & Alanna Rizzo discuss the strong offseason moves by the Diamondbacks and also cover the Will Smith extension news in the NL West. Did the Dodgers get a bargain and help out their luxury tax penalty?Opening Day thoughts with all the feels. Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo get us excited for MLB 2024 season LIFTOFF!One Grillin' Ken question leads to a deep dive rookie discussion. The game is in a great place with young talent!Send us your q's LIVE on Fair Territory every Thursday 12:30p ET with Ken & Alanna --> FT ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal recaps what is still unknown in the Shohei Ohtani & Ippei Mizuhara story. Ohtani is set to speak sometime Monday - Ken cautions fans to temper expectations.He also reacts to the Mets inking J.D. Martinez to a 1-year, $12 million deal.Ken argues the Orioles sent down Jackson Holliday with legitimate, baseball concerns about the star prospect. No service time manipulation here.Plus, Wyatt Langford is ready to mash in the middle of the Texas Rangers lineup.Inside Dish unpacks the latest in the MLBPA story. Ken is hearing rumblings & another labor battle looms.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if White Sox manager Pedro Grifol is on the hot seat in Chicago, a timeline for Jordan Montgomery to sign & Ken's most heartfelt moment covering baseball.Ken also looks ahead to covering his first game of the season: Yankees at Astros Saturday on FOX.Fair Territory will be LIVE on Thursdays at 12:30p ET all season long! Get your questions ready for Ken and Alanna Rizzo.Watch Fair Territory on the FT YouTube channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome Alanna Rizzo to the FT fam, and the first LIVE Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal! Ken & Alanna dive into the Shohei Ohtani translator scandal. They also unpack the Dodgers & Padres splitting the Seoul Series & explain why it's WAY too soon to hit the panic button on Yoshinobu Yamamoto.With dissenting voices getting louder, will the latest MLBPA turmoil lead to major changes?Pitching reinforcements are still out there (@Jordan Montgomery & @Mike Clevinger). Ken & Alanna tie in the union storm with the Texas Rangers inking Michael Lorenzen to a 1-year deal. LIVE Grillin' Ken includes GMs on the hot seat, Yankees depth pursuits & real NL West contenders.Don't miss: A pair of Dudes & Dorks of the Week!The Foul Territory fam is growing! Catch the next Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal & Dodgers Territory debut on Monday! Baseball the way it should be covered --> FT YouTube channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal shares concerns with signing Blake Snell this close to the season, especially if Snell seeks a one-year deal. Capable arms are out there for teams who need pitching reinforcements: @Yankees @AstrosMookie Betts wants the challenge of moving to shortstop. Inside Dish weighs the Dodgers risk/reward moving their gold-glove superstar to an entirely new position.BREAKING NEWS! Fair Territory will be LIVE on Thursdays at 12:30p ET all season long! Get your questions ready for Ken and a new host-to-be-named-later.Watch Fair Territory on the FT YouTube channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal weighs in on Mookie Betts moving to shortstop after Gavin Lux’s case of the mysterious “yips”. Joey Votto feels like a kid again after signing a minor-league deal with the Toronto Blue Jays.Ken talks about Reds rookie Noelvi Marte getting handed an 80-game PED suspension.Grillin' Ken answers your q's every week!Watch Fair Territory on the FT channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Giants landing Matt Chapman to a deal rife with opt-outs and doesn’t believe GM Farhan Zaidi saying their offseason is complete!Ronald Acuña Jr. is flying across the country to see a specialist about his right knee. That fact alone is concerning for the Braves.Inside Dish explores a conversation Ken had with Angels legend Mike Trout saying he’s "hellbent" on returning to his former self and Ken points to signs that his desire to play with one team might not last.Dude of the Week got his ring & Dork of the Week is coming up short where it matters most: in the guarantees.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including the new device hitters will use to prep for relievers, where Ken stands on expansion to 32 cities & odds that Alex Cora odds finishes the season as Red Sox skipper.Watch Fair Territory every week on the Foul Territory Youtube channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal reacts to Cody Bellinger inking a "pillow" deal with the Chicago Cubs. Did Scott Boras overplay his hand with his free agent class?The Pirates may be telling us they're ready to compete but Ken explains how a lot needs to go right if owner Bob Nutting won't spend in free agency.Plus, a look at Eduardo Rodriguez emulating Pedro Martinez at D'Backs camp.Dudes of the Week flocked to Fans Fast in Oakland over the weekend & the Dork of the Week can't admit it screwed up these new uniforms.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if the Mariners are better, why it feels like the Angels aren't trying to improve, and a non-playoff team from last year that will make it to October.Watch Fair Territory every week on the Foul Territory Youtube channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal questions if the six Scott Boras unsigned clients will ever get the deals they want. The Cubs, Giants, Yankees & Rangers haven't blinked yet and the stand off has no end in sight.Ken tries to make sense of the disjointed and "poorly constructed" San Diego Padres. Xander Bogaerts is changing positions but is it the best move for the team long-term?Inside Dish unpacks how to share news during tragic situations. Ken relates his Kansas City Royals article to times when he broke tragic news during the World Series.Dude of the Week amazed Ken during their first encounter. Dork of the Week could be Rob Manfred for another tone deaf comment, but instead, it's the Washington Nationals for forcing Stephen Strasburg to report to camp.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if the Yankees will ink another starting pitcher, candidates to replace Manfred as MLB's commissioner, why Gary Sanchez signing with the Brewers is still up in the air & if Ken will ever show up with the Savannah Bananas!Watch Fair Territory every week on the Foul Territory Youtube channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal's Top 5 spring training storylines include the Dodger machine, Juan Soto's Yankees, contract extension candidates, eight new managers and the Boras Four.Plus, a look at the NL Central with the Pittsburgh Pirates adding Yasmani Grandal to the squad.Inside Dish explores how Ken covers spring training in Arizona & Florida. Ken also looks at how Carlos Correa set up a memorable interview after Cody Bellinger started squawking.Dude of the Week had an almost robotic run in Cleveland & Dupes of the Week owe John Fisher millions of public funds.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including the Red Sox plan with Kenley Jansen, if the D'Backs are shopping for a right-handed bat & whether Bellinger or Jorge Soler would fit better on a World Series contender.Watch Fair Territory every week on the Foul Territory Youtube channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal dives into Bobby Witt Jr.'s 11-year, $288.7 million extension and how it impacts KC. (10:31)(7:05) LA floods DodgerFest. Ken says the 2024 Dodgers will be the game's top story. Hear from Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts & Shohei Ohtani. (0:59) Good times are here for the Orioles: New management with deep pockets & (21:47) Dude of the Week Mike Elias gets his ace. (13:25) Inside Dish unpacks the Corbin Burnes trade. Ken explains why Milwaukee had to make the move and why calls for a salary cap and a Burnes Brewers extension weren't reasonable options. (23:12) Ken is tired of the racially motivated Dorks of the Week who destroyed the Jackie Robinson statue in Kansas.(24:00) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including how the Giants will fill the Ross Stripling vacancy in their rotation, a surprise team to keep on the radar & Ken's history covering no hitters.Watch Fair Territory every week on the Foul Territory Youtube channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal explains why the Hector Neris Cubs deal is exactly where it should be.Inside Dish unpacks the unprecedented decision-making John Fisher's A's face with their temporary ballpark. Why would any free agent want to play there? Ken presents the case on why Fisher's ramp up payroll plan is probably not going to happen.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including new thresholds for Hall of Fame pitching stats, Mariners young arms & if Oneil Cruz is angling for a Pirates extension.Highlights from the BBWAA Awards Dinner include Shohei Ohtani addressing the crowd in English.Dudes of the Week got their Hall calls & Dorks of the Week are those vote shamers among us.Watch Fair Territory every week on the Foul Territory Youtube channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal argues that the Astros championship window is shrinking. Maybe that's why owner Jim Crane broke character and signed a DUDE he's coveted for years!The BBWAA should induct a big class to the Hall of Fame. Ken examines the players trending towards Cooperstown immortality.Plus, a recap of a rough week in journalism.Dorks of the Week need to save their breaths in torching Anthony Rendon.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including why anyone would want to sign with the A's, could Mike Trout be in play for the Phillies & where does Clayton Kershaw could end up??Watch Fair Territory every week on the Foul Territory Youtube channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal explores being a month away from spring training with a whopping 175 free agents still out there. He tries to answer how we got to this point and whether the sport would ever have a signing deadline.Inside Dish reflects on "The Machine" Albert Pujols on his 44th birthday, including a post script to an all-time World Series individual performance.Dude of the Week just got paid, and will get paid again. Dorks of the Week left off an obvious name on their Top 10 catchers list.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including why Ken doesn't hate the Padres, what plan the Angels have & whether or not teams are tired of dealing with Scott Boras.Watch Fair Territory every week on the Foul Territory Youtube channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal sizes up "The Boras Four" (Blake Snell, Jordan Montgomery, Cody Bellinger & Matt Chapman) with the teams that are lurking. (0:13)(6:29) Ken also breaks down the Giants-Mariners trade for both sides. Robbie Ray could be a big midseason "add" to boost the SF pitching staff.(9:58) Inside Dish explores Ken's Hall of Fame ballot. He defends voting for Carlos Beltran and vouches for Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley. (21:40) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including weighing the Mets additions, questioning the Red Sox future as mid-market spenders & seeing the Twins sitting on the offseason sidelines.Watch Fair Territory every week on the Foul Territory Youtube channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal explores what comes next with the free agent big board still loaded. Scott Boras clients are due up next.Ken dishes on the Giants, Red Sox, Yankees, Cubs and Orioles as teams with extensive needs.Inside Dish dives deeper into the Braves landing Chris Sale. Is the juice worth the squeeze for Atlanta? Does Vaughn Grissom improve the Red Sox?Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including the most underrated offseason signing, Kenley Jansen's trade value & how the Jonathan India saga will conclude in Cincinnati.Watch Fair Territory every week on the Foul Territory Youtube channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken's Holiday Special features the pitch clock success, Shohei Ohtani's unicorn year, Baltimore Orioles surprise, sleeper Arizona Diamondbacks, Vegas A's mistreatment, Hall of Fame ballot preview, World Baseball Classic reminiscing & the dominant run by Ronald Acuña Jr.Ken counts down his top 5 headlines of the 2023 season.Dude of the YEAR was the center of attention all year and so was a disgraceful Dork of the YEAR!Grillin' Ken includes questions about Blake Snell, Dylan Cease, & Shane Bieber.Watch Fair Territory every week on the Foul Territory Youtube channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's the inside word on the looming Yoshinobu Yamamoto signing? Ken Rosenthal delivers the latest update on how this could play out. Ken also hits the Tyler Glasnow trade --> extension for the Dodgers.Inside Dish explores how the market is moving slowly but the starting pitching market is ready to burst any day now! Ken's Dudes figured out how to stay under the "Steve Cohen" tax & Dorks are asleep at the wheel!Grillin' Ken (fan questions) includes the Cubs and Mariners offseason plans + Randy Arozarena's Rays future.Watch Fair Territory on Youtube and smash that (free) subscribe button :)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal says Shohei Ohtani to LA for $700mil is good for baseball.Ken breaks down the reported contract deferrals & how the Dodgers progress with SHO-time in their lineup (and rotation?) for years to come.Inside Dish reacts to how the media covered Ohtani's saga. It's important to be speedy, and it's even more important to be right.Dude of the Week (aside from Shohei) spoke his mind when nobody else did - and got away with it! Dorks of the Week couldn't rip down Ohtani's Angels Stadium poster fast enough.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including how the Giants will pivot and what this could mean for Juan Soto's future free agent market.--Watch Fair Territory weekly on the Foul Territory Youtube channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken thinks that Shohei Ohtani knows where he wants to sign! That's part of his Top 5 storylines entering the chaos in Nashville.How does Juan Soto's likely exit mirror how the Red Sox sent Mookie Betts to LA?Yoshinobu Yamamoto is "the belle of the ball" not named Ohtani. Ken explains why he feels his number is rising.Baseball the way it should be covered! Tap in to subscribe free to FT on YoutubeHow have the Yankees backed themselves into a corner & what's the starting pitcher trade market looking like these days?Inside Dish explores epic events from prior meetings, including blockbuster deals and 3-teams wrestling (literally) for superstar players.Dude of the Week Jackson Chourio hasn't reached the big leagues yet and the Dork resides in Anaheim with the Angels sneaking below the luxury tax.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including the Dodgers shortstop dilemma & Ken's fav city eats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal has the latest on Shohei Ohtani’s movement with the winter meetings approaching. And how will Scott Boras handle his stable of free agents?How much does the Sonny Gray signing strengthen the St. Louis rotation? Ken also highlights Kenta Maeda’s deal with the Detroit Tigers. Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including where Juan Soto might end up, the next move in the Cubs clubhouse and who the Giants are most likely to sign.Ichiro Suzuki pops up as Dude of the week! --Catch all Fair Territory shows here on Youtube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal breaks down the Phillies re-signing Aaron Nola & how the first starting pitching domino will impact the rest of the market.Ken unpacks Shohei Ohtani's free agent value in his latest piece for The Athletic. How long he may take to decide & what positions (outfield??) he could play for his new club.Plus, reaction to the Brewers non-tendering Brandon Woodruff as their first move in a pivotal offseason.Inside Dish explores past Thanksgiving deals & how the paradigm shifted with Theo Epstein and the Red Sox 20 years ago. A plea to baseball's executives: enjoy your turkey!Dude of the Week marks the passing of San Diego's longtime owner Peter Seidler. Dork of the Week is anonymous...for now.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including Tyler Glasnow's future & which organization is MLB's best run franchise.--Bet 10 Get 200 Instantly with BetMGM Bonus Code: FOUL200 Place your first BetMGM Sportsbook wager through the BetMGM Sportsbook mobile app of at least ten dollars ($10.00). You will receive two hundred dollars ($200.00) instantly in additional winnings regardless of your wager’s outcome! Gambling problem or concern? Call 1-800-GAMBLERSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Six manager vacancies down, two to go. Ken Rosenthal updates the manager carousel & explains why three minority hires is a good sign for the sport.Craig Counsell to the Cubs was messy. Ken explores the fallout from the move that shook baseball - including industry reaction and where David Ross stands now.Counsell's former team is gearing up for a tear down, and Ken thinks it's a good idea. "Go backward to go forward."Ken peels back the curtain to how he reported the shocking move: in a rental car with his wife driving. He discusses the decisions he made in 16 minutes that felt like hours.Dude and Dork of the Week revolve around Jason Benetti. The White Sox let a great broadcaster walk away.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if the D'Backs will pursue Nolan Arenado, should the Rangers seek to re-sign Jordan Montgomery & if the Mets are serious about keeping Pete Alonso.Watch Fair Territory!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dodgers, Red Sox & Cardinals all need arms. Where are there good fits for teams needing multiple starters?The Yankees have outfield decisions to make, and the Astros have core pieces lurking towards free agency the next few seasons. Plus, the Padres, Cubs & Giants have significant needs of their own.Inside Dish examines the manager trends across baseball - the last three World Series champs are veteran, experienced head honchos. Could any of the six openings trend towards an older hire?Dude of the Postseason keeps cool & Dorks of the Postseason keep everything to themselves. Ken explains why the postseason umpire selection process is vague and veiled.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if the Marlins are headed for another rebuild, if Bryce Harper will stay at first base permanently & where the Cubs will go after Marcus Stroman opted out.More Ken Rosenthal every week on Foul Territory too! Tap HERE for his latest FT appearance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken reacts to the first two World Series games as the series shifts to Phoenix tied 1-1. Topics include Adolis García's Game 1 heroics matched by Ketel Marte's hit record & Merrill Kelly's Game 2 dominance.Two important questions emerge with Craig Counsell interviewing with the Mets: will the Mets give him the bag & will Counsell actually leave Milwaukee?Inside Dish explores how Ken covers the World Series for FOX & The Athletic. Spoiler: he's very busy!Dude of the week highlights what a good teammate is all about and shocking news about dork of the week!Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including the offseason plan for the Blue Jays, teams who could be in on Juan Soto & if Shohei Ohtani's payday could actually deter teams from signing him.Join the Pedro Gomez Foundation for their December 2nd golf tournament & auction at Whirlwind Golf Club in Chandler, AZ. All proceeds go to student scholarships.Watch a fresh Fair Territory every week!--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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken explains why this D'Backs-Rangers World Series is exciting and GOOD for baseball! Two unconventional teams with star power and strong stories heading into the Fall Classic.Plus, the Red Sox are taking a page from the Texas playbook with their new Chief Baseball Officer & Bob Melvin is shipping out of San Diego.Inside Dish explains why Ken deserves some credit for the DBacks pennant (kidding..)Dudes of the Week dominated their LCS series and a first time Dog of the Week.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if fans outside Houston should hate the Astros, why teams hire a President of Baseball Ops AND a GM, & who the Mets are seeking for their next manager.Join the Pedro Gomez Foundation for their December 2nd golf tournament & auction at Whirlwind Golf Club in Chandler, AZ. All proceeds go to student scholarships.Watch a fresh Fair Territory every week!--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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Marlins need to check themselves after letting Kim Ng walk away. Bruce Sherman is a slam dunk Dork of the Week.The Rangers and Phillies are going for it! Ken Rosenthal explains why the two teams leading the League Championship Series benefit from signing free agents that are thriving on the big stage. Specifically, how Bryce Harper turned into this generation's Mr. October.Inside Dish recalls memories of the 1989 San Francisco Earthquake prior to World Series Game 3. Ken remembers navigating the indelible moment's aftermath - including a press conference by candlelight.Evan Carter rose from obscurity in August to playoff DUDE in October.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if the Giants will finally land their superstar, teams giving up competitiveness for sustainability, Justin Verlander is a good postseason pitcher & the loudest playoff stadiums Ken experienced.Watch a fresh Fair Territory every week!--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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How are the D'Backs biting the Dodgers right now?! Ken lists the ingredients to their upset run and of course hypes Phillies-Braves after that Game 2 thriller!Ken examines tweaks to the playoff format and why baseball needs to re-seed. C'mon, this isn't March Madness!Other topics covered: Carlos Correa re-rise to stardom, the Rangers are dangerous, and pondering a Twins-D'Backs World Series.Speaking of the Twins, their Dude shows they got the better end of the Pablo López-Luis Arráez deal & Ken blasts the DORK who threw his manager under the bus.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including Kevin Cash's future in Tampa Bay, the AL East's 0-6 postseason & Ken's camera well survival kit.Watch a fresh Fair Territory every week!--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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Dish covers the Giants and Mets firing Gabe Kapler and Buck Showalter. Could either team lure Craig Counsell?Ken Rosenthal previews each Wild Card series and explains why Blue Jays-Twins could be the best matchup.What a weekend finish to the season! Tip of the cap to the Astros for winning the AL West and the Diamondbacks for capturing the 3rd NL Wild Card. Autopsies are in order for the reeling Rangers + the Cubs and Mariners crumbled.Ken crowns Dude and Dork of the season & an explanation for why Ken is this week’s dork!Plus, a tribute to Tim Wakefield's legacy.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including Sunday's farewells across baseball, Ken's favorite Wild Card memory & if baseball has a Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce power couple.Watch a fresh Fair Territory every week!--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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Dish explores some pending free agents and their possible offseason outlooks - including Shohei Ohtani, Blake Snell, Josh Hader and more.And it's the last week of the regular season! Ken examines the wild wildcard hustle.Tip of the cap to the Dude who reached his round number & shame on the lame gift the Dorks gave Miguel Cabrera.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including Bob Melvin's future in San Diego, why anyone agrees to a mutual option & the three books Ken would want if deserted on an island for a year.Watch a fresh Fair Territory every week!--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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.