Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal
MLB insider Ken Rosenthal covers baseball’s latest news and pressing issues every week with his unfiltered commentary and inside access from sources around the game. Weekly staples include The Lede, Dude and Dork of the week, and Inside Dish with a closer look at Ken’s articles in The Athletic. Ken also answers your questions every week. Drop a line in the reviews and Ken will do his best to reply on his next show!
Episodes
Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo score Ken's 2025 season storylines, and look ahead to 2026.
The duo starts with the Dodgers - what will it take for LA to win a 3rd consecutive World Series title? (Top of Show)
(3:15) Juan Soto's first season in Queens was pretty, pretty good. What does he have in store next season?
(5:37) The Trade Deadline didn't happen as anticipated, but Ken has a few teams to already eye for next season.
(9:16) Two ...
Ken Rosenthal discusses the Red Sox acquiring Willson Contreras from the Cardinals - another trade between these two teams. (Top of show)
(3:56) Ken unpacks Munetaka Murakami’s 2-year deal with the White Sox.
(6:23) How will the starting pitching trade market entice clubs to make deals?
(8:49) Inside Dish explores the latest news regarding teams pursuing Bo Bichette and Alex Bregman.
(17:24) Grillin’ Ken answers your live questions, in...
Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo dive into teams that have a lot of work to do this offseason - Yankees, Red Sox, Cubs, Mets & Padres. (Top of Show)
(6:14) The hosts delve into Ken’s latest notes column that includes a possible path to the D’backs signing Alex Bregman and keeping Ketel Marte.
(11:28) Munetaka Murakami's comp with Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber exists.
(16:08) The hosts take your live Grillin’ Ken questions - including ...
Lance Lynn, Kyle Gibson, and Jim Hayes discuss the Cardinals signing Dustin May, trade rumors surrounding Brendan Donovan, and what goes into make a no-trade list.
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Ken Rosenthal dives into free agent Michael King’s market, rumored to include the Yankees, Red Sox and Orioles. (Top of show)
(1:38) In Ken’s latest notes column, he shares the Royals’ interest in Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran. Is Boston asking for too much in return?
(3:39) Brendan Donovan talks are heating up - the Mariners and Giants are seen as frontrunners to deal with the Cardinals.
(4:18) The Diamondbacks are shopping All-Sta...
Blue Jays extend Shapiro, Braves loading up, Freddy Peralta market, Is Boras waiting on Kyle Tucker?
Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the Toronto Blue Jays extending President & CEO Mark Shapiro 5 years. (Top of show)
(00:52) Ken and Alanna recap the Braves offseason so far.
(02:57) Ken gives insight into the markets for Kyle Tucker and Cody Bellinger.
(06:27) Hear from Ken on the pitching market, and specifically Freddy Peralta.
(09:40) Grillin’ Ken answers your questions, including the shortstop market, Ketel Marte trade rumor...
Ken Rosenthal unpacks the veterna's committee Baseball Hall of Fame vote that elected Jeff Kent and left Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens on the sidelines. (Top of show)
(5:06) Ken shares his reporting that the Pirates have a 4-year offer out to free agent Kyle Schwarber.
(6:11) Hear from Ken on why the time is now for the Tigers to make a move in the AL Central.
(10:45) Inside Dish reflects Winter Meetings lore.
(18:15) Grillin’ Ken an...
Ken Rosenthal and Scott Braun react to yesterday’s reporting that free agent slugger Kyle Tucker visited the Blue Jays facility in Dunedin. (Top of show)
(4:06) Ken unpacks a note from his latest column that the Dodgers could trade Teoscar Hernández.
(9:08) The hosts preview the Contemporary Baseball Era Hall of Fame vote announced Sunday.
(14:21) Ken and Scott crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.
(21:28) Ken takes your live Grill...
Ken Rosenthal recaps the latest AL East moves: the Orioles sign Ryan Helsley to be their closer. (Top of show)
(3:57) Right before Thanksgiving, the Blue Jays went big on Dylan Cease's durability.
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(7:19) From this morning's notes column: the Rays could be motivated to move Brandon Lowe.
(10:23) Inside Dish reveals Ken’s Winter...
Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss how the whole sport is incomplete, beginning with the Red Sox rotation having acquired Sonny Gray from the Cardinals. (Top of show)
(1:34) The Mets created a second outfield hole when dealing Brandon Nimmo to the Rangers this week.
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(5:51) The Brewers may need to subtract in order to add t...
Ken Rosenthal reacts to last night’s trade between the Mets and Rangers involving Brandon Nimmo and Marcus Semien. (Top of show)
(7:40) Ken unpacks his reporting over the weekend that teams are interested in free agent reliever Ryan Helsley becoming a starting pitcher.
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(11:44) Inside Dish unpacks why the Pirates and Marlins, notorious penny pinchers, are signaling t...
Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo break down some Braves activity: signing closer Raisel Iglesias and acquiring Mauricio Dubón from the Astros. (Top of show)
(2:25) Speaking of reunions, a look at the updated FA closers still available with one big name mulling a reunion.
(4:34) The Astros move Dubón in a cost-cutting move.
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(7:58) The hosts dive into the Los Angeles Ang...
Ken Rosenthal reacts to last night’s news: the Mariners are reportedly re-signing Josh Naylor to a 5-year deal. (Top of show)
(4:17) The Phillies have moves to make - bringing slugger Kyle Schwarber back is atop their list.
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(6:36) Guardians star Jose Ramírez is building a Cooperstown, plaque-gallery worthy resume.
(10:08) Inside Dish di...
Ken Rosenthal starts the show with news the Padres are exploring a sale. (Top of show).
(1:47) He also unpacks his NL Cy Young ballot following Paul Skenes’ unanimous win last night.
(4:31) Looking ahead to tonight’s AL MVP announcement: why fans can celebrate both New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge and Seattle Mariners star Cal Raleigh regardless of who wins.
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Ken Rosenthal unpacks what we know in Sunday’s indictment of Cleveland Guardians pitchers Luis Ortiz and Emmanuel Clase. (Top of show)
(3:06) The Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers face critical decisions this offseason.
(6:33) Ken also tips his cap to Kyle Hendricks following the righty’s retirement.
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Ken Rosenthal is joined by guest host Scott Braun to run through a list of five teams to watch closely this offseason. The Padres are on that list and news breaks during the show that the club hired Craig Stammen as their next manager. What happened to Albert Pujols?
Grillin' Ken includes questions on the overall free agent class and we dive into some of the elite closer options available.
Dude of the week shouts out some individual ...
Ken Rosenthal talks about the Dodgers winning the 2025 World Series over the Toronto Blue Jays. Toronto falls agonizingly short, while LA's grit stands tall. (Top of show)
(11:59) Ken also explores the unfilled manager openings.
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(14:46) Inside Dish ranks the Top 5 World Series matchups Ken has covered...
Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo preview Game 6 of the World Series as Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Kevin Gausman take the mound (Top of show).
(5:18) The hosts break down the Dodgers offensive struggles, and what’s gone wrong for L.A. in this series.
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(8:25) They also dive into the latest managerial moves around baseball, including the Washingt...
Before jumping into World Series Game 3, Ken reacts to the Orioles hiring a new manager. (Top of show)
(2:24) Bo Bichette will start at second base in tonight's World Series Game 3.
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(3:40) Ken explains why Max Scherzer starts for Toronto tonight, and why we should expect a cold reception at Dodger Stadium.
(7:10) LA's offense is not at it...
The World Series starts today! Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss Bo Bichette’s latest status after missing over a month of game action. (top of show)
(2:11) The hosts discuss Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia stepping away from the team due to a deeply personal family matter.
(3:39) Into matchups talk, Ken and Alanna touch on why Los Angeles can't fall into the same trap of relying too heavily on fastballs like the Yankees and Marine...
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