Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal

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.

Is Shohei Ohtani still an easy AL MVP or has Corey Seager entered the chat? Ken Rosenthal has some thoughts and he also highlights the Dodgers for clinching yet another NL West title.A recap of the Orioles/Rays weekend series is here along with a comparison of remaining schedules for both clubs. Ken’s birthday is this week, happy birthday, Ken! Inside Dish dives into his Top 5 most memorable events he’s covered in his career.Matt Olson or Royce Lewis for Dude of the Week?Ken tells us why Red Sox ownership takes Dork status after they fire yet another front office member. Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including what the Astros are missing in their clubhouse, who the Red Sox #1 candidate is to lead their front office & whether the Twins are World Series contenders or not.Catch all Fair Territory shows here on Youtube!--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 Rosenthal handicaps the AL East race and explains why Tampa Bay is still within striking distance of the Orioles for the top spot. Also, a look at the AL wildcard and continued congestion in the NL playoff picture.Ken explains why innings pitched - not advanced metrics - matter in deciding the Cy Young races.Inside Dish dives into the reporting behind The Athletic's deep dive into Tommy Pham as a consummate teammate, diligent worker & student of the game.The Braves dominance in the NL East merits Dude of the Week (apologies to Jose Altuve!) & Mark Lerner's pettiness against Nationals World Series hero Stephen Strasburg earns him Dork status.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including whether the Red Sox or Yankees are more poised to contend in '24 & how baseball is reacting to this season's balanced schedule.Catch all Fair Territory shows here on Youtube!--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 questions Shohei Ohtani's agent saying his client is readying to DH on opening day in 2024. What does it mean for Ohtani's future as a two-way star?Ken reacts to the Julio Urías felony domestic violence arrest. First, thinking about the health of the victim and second, Urías' future in baseball - including his own free agent path this offseason.Inside Dish explores the White Sox interviewing practices before hiring Chris Getz. How does the team know Getz is the best candidate if they didn't interview anyone else?On the field, a look at three intriguing pennant races: the AL West, AL Wild Card and NL Wild Card. Ken spotlights the D'Backs for the third wild card spot because he thinks Merrill Kelly and Zac Gallen will be the difference makers.Ronald Acuña Jr. is a Dude holding up his end of the NL MVP race and the Cleveland Guardians are Dorks for doing too little at the deadline.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including Buck Showalter's future in Queens, whether being a White Sox fan looms endless agony & teams that could be in on Japanese star Yoshinobu Yamamoto.Catch all Fair Territory shows here on Youtube!--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 Twins should be feared come playoff time! History be damned - Ken explains why this is the year for a better postseason showing in the Twin Cities.Shohei Ohtani has a torn UCL and is still playing. The two-way superstar is baseball's "sphinx" and the longer Ohtani keeps quiet, the longer the unanswered questions about his recovery and free agency linger.Ken starts with the Mariners surging ahead in the AL West and how it is impacting the Wild Card standings. Is the AL West the best?This just in: Ronald Acuña Jr.'s grip on the NL MVP race is slipping. Mookie Betts put on a show in Boston, and given his excellence at three positions in the field, Ken explains why this week's Dude is in a coin-flip competition for MVP.Owners named John had a rough week flapping their gums. John Angelos earned Dork status worried about the Orioles financials. Not to be outdone, John Fisher conveyed the Athletics will have a higher payroll once they head to Vegas. Sure. Right.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if the Nats rebuild is ahead of schedule and if the Rays team building model is flawed given the lack of ultimate postseason success.Catch all Fair Territory shows here on Youtube!--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 Rosenthal laments the Yankees lost season: why years of poor decisions led to their downfall & how the Bronx Bombers can rebuild their organization.Not far behind as disappointments, why are the Padres looking up at young upstart teams in the NL Wild Card race?The Mariners are making the NL West a 3-horse race. Ken tells us how their offense has finally emerged and their sturdy pitching makes them an October threat.Inside Dish explores the small sample returns from the trade deadline with thoughts on SD, LA, Milwaukee, Miami and Texas.A historic run for Dude of the Week and a recurring Dork.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if the Mariners regret trading Paul Sewald at the deadline, where the Brewers sit in the NL pecking order & manager of the year candidates in both leagues.Catch all Fair Territory shows here on Youtube!--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 unwraps the bout by second base as players policing themselves. He dives into what has happened to Tim Anderson and why José Ramírez said "enough."A look at the NL Wild Card race reveals some teams sagging post-deadline. We've been waiting for the Padres to finally vault into playoff position - will they seize this opening?The Angels are backsliding again: why the move to go all-in for Shohei Ohtani is the backfire we all saw coming.Get ready for a scrutinization of teams who didn't act for starting pitching at the trade deadline. A worthy Dude and some soft Dorks and answers to your questions in Grillin' Ken, including the most exciting division race, AL ROY and if Ken has seen the Barbie movie :)Catch all Fair Territory shows here on Youtube!--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.

Full Ken reaction on how the market unfolded in a strange year, how the high-priced Mets and Yankees reacted differently and that wild arms race in the AL West. Ken shares his (lack of) sleep schedule and tales interacting with executives in a mad scramble.Dude of the Week is the lone female GM in the bigs and a dork Yankee fans would agree with.Ken talks fans in Boston & Minnesota off the ledge in Grillin' Ken and tries to answer for the lethargic AL Central.Catch all Fair Territory shows here on Youtube!--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 reacts to the Mets moving Max Scherzer to the Rangers and asks if Justin Verlander will follow suit. The Dodgers are looking for pitching and the Rangers may not be done yet. Ken calls Padres GM A.J. Preller one of the most creative execs in baseball - what direction will he take his team?Inside Dish explores how the deadline is a unique beast. Verlander is the Dude of the Week for reaching a career milestone and the dork took his celebration a little too far.Grillin' Ken questions ask what the Cubs, Orioles and Red Sox may do between now and Tuesday's deadline at 6pm and Ken shares his top 5 players still available.Catch all Fair Territory shows here on Youtube!--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 trade deadline is a week away! Ken breaks down the slimming chances the Angels move Shohei Ohtani and the options the Padres & two other bubble teams are weighing. Ken explains how hectic the deadline is to cover, how information sometimes never gets out, the dilemma of being first versus being right, and the deal that didn't happen that stills gnaws at him.Austin Riley snags Dude of the Week and Jarred Kelenic's destructive flip out grabs the Dork award.Grillin’ Ken answers your questions, including which side are the Mariners on, what value Jake Cronenworth has & how teams weigh controllable assets.Catch all Fair Territory shows here on Youtube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken dishes on how the Padres could run the trade deadline in a sellers market if they shop their key commodities.He also measures the Orioles and Brewers upward trajectory over the weekend and explains why it's time for both teams to buy now!Mookie is mashing, props to Dead and Co. for siding with Oakland & MLB is running their personnel into the ground.Grillin’ Ken answers your questions, including if Shohei Ohtani would win MVP in both leagues, if the Braves should stand pat at the deadline, options for the Red Sox and if the Cardinals need to blow the whole thing up.Plus, a tip of the cap to FOX's All-Star coverage and the scramble in the production truck.Catch all Fair Territory shows here on Youtube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken wants Elly in the All-Star Game! From Seattle during All-Star week, Ken talks through AL & NL ASG player withdrawals and additions. A quick reaction to the Top 5 MLB Draft picks and props to the smart choices made by the Mariners.Don't miss Ken’s reaction on what the Angels options are for Shohei!Grillin' Ken sponsored by Baseball BBQ answers your questions, including if Devers deserved an All-Star spot, current 1st place teams and if they will stay there, and his top 3 favorite MLB ballparks.You can also watch Fair Territory each week on Youtube!--Visit BaseballBBQ.com and enter code ALLSTAR for 20% OFF!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken reacts to the All-Star rosters announced: why he loves and hates that Fernando Tatís Jr. is left behind. Bravo to Atlanta for sending eight All-Stars and some reasoning for why they're running roughshod over the NL East. Marcus Stroman is staying put...for now. What are the Cubs legit options with him?Don't miss Ken's favorite All-Star memory that had the home team booed off the field! Shohei Ohtani is the Dude of the Week and Ken argues about players not wearing their own jerseys during the All-Star Game.Grilling Ken answers your questions, including if Farhan Zaidi deserves credit, how the Reds can become true contenders and what's the best performance Ken has ever seen?Catch all Fair Territory shows here on Youtube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken spotlights Aaron Judge's murky injury outlook and why the Yankees veteran hitters haven't stepped up in his absence.The Angels see an opening in the AL Wild Card picture and revamped their infield defense. Ken explains how this impacts their chances in the Shohei Ohtani offseason sweepstakes.Also covered: Ken's London experience that included fishing in the sewer, Eury Pérez Dude of the Week and what are catchers supposed to do on plays at the plate?Grilling Ken - answering your questions: A surprise name that could be moving this trade deadline, precedent for what a Shane Bieber trade could net the Guardians and Corbin Carroll's chances in the NL MVP discussion.Catch all Fair Territory shows here on Youtube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken spotlights Shohei Ohtani mashing his way to playoff contention and explains why the Angels WON'T be trading him. A response is necessary to commissioner Rob Manfred "punching down" from his high horse towards Oakland and their fans. He may be the punching bag for the owners but he goes about it with condescension and lack of professionalism.Inside Dish: Ken laments last week's layoffs at The Athletic. Plus, Corbin Carroll is a dude deserving our attention and the Bronx seems to have lost their Bombers.Grilling Ken - answering your questions: the future of divisions, Brian Cashman's leash and whether the success of the Orioles could lead more teams to tank.Catch all Fair Territory shows here on Youtube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

$364 million doesn't buy what it used to. Ken digs into the meager Mets and why owner Steve Cohen is staying level-headed during this current mess. Props to the Braves dominance includes reasoning for why Jesse Chavez is an All Star.Inside Dish covers Ken's story on Rangers manager Bruce Bochy. Ken unpacks his writing process and how the legendary manager turned franchise fortunes around.Tip of the cap to A's players pulling off a sweep in Milwaukee and why Oakland has company at baseball's bottom!Ken answers your burning questions, including the future as Cubs manager for David Ross, the relief pitching market at the trade deadline, how baseball can grow its international fan base and where Ken bought his office shelves...seriously?!Catch all Fair Territory shows here on YoutubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken puts the spotlight on the scorching Texas Rangers and makes sure we embrace Aaron Judge's greatness.Oh hey it's June and the Arizona Diamondbacks are in first place in the NL West. Let's talk about it.The Dodgers are delighted by their arms in Double A. Is it a wave for the future or an arsenal to wheel and deal at the trade deadline?Ken applauds Sarah Langs, baseball's ray of light.Dork of the Week is the manager who decided to challenge Vlad Guerrero Jr. with a base open - what was he thinking?!Ken answers your fan questions in "Grilling Ken", including what outfield options the Yanks have and how the trade deadline pitching market is shaping up. Plus, the woeful Kansas City Royals and Ken's favorite ballpark foods.Catch all Fair Territory shows here on YoutubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are way too many disappointing teams for all of them to rebound. Ken sorts through who's up and who's down after 1/3 of the season.The Cubs are way down and Ken dives into the potential firesale at Wrigley, including the possibility of a Marcus Stroman trade.Inside Dish covers what the Reds will do with Jonathan India when uber prospect Elly De La Cruz joins the club.Big props to Liam Hendriks on his heroic return.Dork of the week is a new character in the Vegas A's saga.We kicked off the first week of fan video questions, which included: Ultimate surprise team, what moves could the Mets make, and who would play Ken in a movie?!Catch all Fair Territory shows here on Youtube--For new BetMGM accounts: Bet $10 get $100 instantly when you use the promo code SPICYBALLGambling problem or concern? Call 1-800-GAMBLERSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Ken praises Judge's powerful week in the headlines and slams Domingo Germán getting caught with sticky stuff. He also dives into the Rays stadium situation and if relocation is still a possibility.Ken has more info on the quickest turnaround in baseball (Cardinals) and an Inside Dish on the biggest lie in journalism.Pressing fan questions are answered as always. *Next week, reply to Ken's tweet with a video asking your question!Programming note: We'll be back next Tuesday after observing Memorial Day on Monday.--For new BetMGM accounts: Bet $10 get $100 instantly when you use the promo code SPICYBALLGambling problem or concern? Call 1-800-GAMBLERSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken thinks the Dodgers have separated from the Padres and explains why. He also tells us about how the Blue Jays have a chance to be special.Plus, Willson Contreras is already back to catching for the Cardinals...wait what?! Jake Bird earns an award for challenging the Phillies dugout. The world's most disrespectful rain delay occurred over the weekend. And Ken delivers reasoning for why Alfonzo Marquez was right to eject Christian Walker for clapping.All Fair Territory episodes are watchable on Youtube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken jumps right into the Cardinals making a puzzling decision to move Willson Contreras to DH and what's next in St. Louis. Philly is fired up with Bryce Harper back so soon. And Dodgers-Padres this past weekend was intense!Plus, Ken admits he was wrong about one northeast team. Producer Claudia Olsen joins to play Worried or Wait on stars seriously struggling. Ken anoints a Dude and Dork of the Week and, as always, answers your questions.Watch Fair Territory here on FT's Youtube channel!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.