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
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Red Sox extending their winning streak to seven games and the Dodgers dropping six straight. Plus, Ken weighs in on the Braves' surge despite a quiet deadline.
(5:00) Ken and Alanna explore the tightening National League MVP race between Shohei Ohtani and Pete Crow-Armstrong.
(12:15) Grillin' Ken answers questions about the Pirates, Angels, Giants,...
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal breaks down the biggest winners and losers from the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline, including why the Dodgers, Cubs and Padres stood out and what held the Yankees, Phillies and Braves back.
(12:56) Plus, why Jacob deGrom chose not to waive his no-trade clause.
(15:51) Inside Dish explores the blockbuster trade that sent Adley Rutschman to the Red Sox, why Boston made t...
Ken Rosenthal discusses the latest trade deadline developments, including whether the Detroit Tigers will ultimately move Tarik Skubal and which contenders are best positioned to land the reigning AL Cy Young winner. (Top Of Show)
(9:55) Inside Dish explores how the Phillies, Mariners, Dodgers, and Padres could approach the deadline, plus which teams still on the fence should buy or sell before Monday's de...
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal covers the latest trade deadline rumors, including why the Tigers have to listen to Tarik Skubal offers. (top of show)
(2:41) The Red Sox dealt Connelly Early to the Nationals for Curtis Mead.
(8:01) Dana Brown doubled down: the Astros are buying.
(9:28) Teams might be wary of Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman's defensive prowess.
(11:22) Inside Dish unpacks what these teams on the fence should do next ...
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal and The Athletic senior writer Britt Ghiroli dissect what the Tigers seek in a potential Tarik Skubal trade. Plus: why the Blue Jays and Orioles remain two of the most fascinating teams to watch as the trade deadline approaches. (Top of show)
(10:28) In Grillin' Ken, Ken and Britt answer your questions about the D'backs needs, whether the Rockies will move Hunter Goodman, the Mets, whether Luis Arrae...
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal unpacks Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani’s knee injury. Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is rising in the NL MVP conversation. (Top of show)
(7:02) In the AL East, the Red Sox and Orioles winning streaks are on a collision course at Fenway tonight.
(9:58) Inside Dish unpacks the latest Trade Deadline rumors, including if the Mets could deal Francisco Lindor.
(14:08) The Cincinnati Reds are op...
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo break down the news of the Cincinnati Reds locking up ace Chase Burns with a record-setting contract extension. Why is this a win for both sides? (Top of Show)
(1:26) The hosts share their biggest takeaways from the 2026 All-Star Game before turning to the Trade Deadline, with less than three weeks to go.
(2:19) How has the trade market shifted over the past few weeks, and why aren't...
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal discussed All-Star Game roster changes due to injuries and then some + what starting lineups look like for Tuesday's game. How do we get more pitchers eligible to pitch? What are the possible solutions? (Top of Show)
(9:58) Inside Dish explored an in-depth look at the AL and NL Wild Card standings and how they affect the Trade Deadline.
(22:31) Grillin' Ken answers your live questions, including Ken'...
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to the Pirates pulling Jared Jones after 6 perfect innings, while the Blue Jays let Dylan Cease chase a no-hitter. (Top of show)
(8:03) Ken and Alanna crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.
(12:43) Inside Dish focuses on the latest news regarding which starting pitchers could move at this year’s Trade Deadline.
(24:38) Grillin’ Ken answers your questions, includin...
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal discusses the Yankees' slide ahead of their four-game series in Tampa Bay. (Top of show)
(3:33) Ken explains why he was on board with Marlins manager Clayton McCullough's decision to remove Eury Pérez yesterday. Plus, the bigger picture: the Marlins are rolling.
(8:26) Ken unpacks his biggest All-Star snubs, including Brewers MVP Brice Turang.
(12:00) Inside Dish explores each NL Central team's Trade...
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal reveals his complete MLB All-Star ballot, explaining the toughest decisions, biggest snubs, and why Kyle Schwarber earned his vote over Shohei Ohtani as the National League DH. (Top of Show)
(14:09) Inside Dish breaks down Ken's exclusive conversation with new Angels executive John Mozeliak, including his vision for the organization, Mike Trout's future, rebuilding the farm system, and how much auton...
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal dishes on the Angels firing GM Perry Minasian and bringing in former Cardinals executive John Mozeliak. (top of show)
(4:40) The Phillies have closed the gap in the NL East to 3 games behind the Braves.
(8:33) The Rays sweep paired with the Yankees losing all 4 games in Boston has flipped the AL East hierarchy.
(11:35) Inside Dish unpacks the AL Wild Card logjam: one move each contending team n...
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo break down the Mets' continued collapse, what their recent moves signal ahead of the trade deadline, and why bigger changes may not be coming despite another disappointing season. (Top Of Show)
(7:30) Ken explains why several front office leaders around baseball could find themselves on the hot seat after the deadline, including David Stearns, Craig Breslow, Dana Brown, Mike Eli...
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal unpacks Giants star Rafael Devers refusing a pinch runner in the weekend loss in Miami. (Top of Show)
(6:13) The Orioles take 2 of 3 over the Dodgers, but now they need to prove they're actually ascending.
(7:22) A door is opening in the AL Central. Can the Tigers walk through it?
(9:18) D-backs GM Mike Hazen says they're buying, but a rash of weekend injuries may complicate those plans.
(11:01) Insi...
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo take an early look at MLB trade deadline landscape, breaking down potential buyers and sellers across both leagues, including the Giants, Phillies, Diamondbacks, Tigers, Orioles, and more.
(8:41) The Yankees continue to widen their AL East lead despite injuries to Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, Max Fried, and Trent Grisham.
(12:35) Grillin’ Ken answers your live questions, inc...
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal breaks down two more hamate bone injuries: Guardians star José Ramírez and Royals slugger Vinnie Pasquantino face the setback. (Top of show)
(4:36) Tigers ace Tarik Skubal returned Saturday.
(5:51) The White Sox are a buzzsaw on the South Side.
(7:57) Max Meyer and the Marlins push past the Pirates for Miami's 4th consecutive series win.
(10:49) Inside Dish unpacks the Phillies surge after firing man...
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to the White Sox sitting atop the AL Central (Top of show).
(4:35) On the other side of Chicago, the Cubs slide back to .500. Will it stop there?
(8:05) Ken and Alanna discuss if the Giants can use Wednesday's STUNNING walk-off as a catalyst for a surge.
(11:14) The hosts answer your live Grillin' Ken questions, including if pitchers can protect themselves from come backers, ex...
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal recaps the weekend, starting with Tigers ace Tarik Skubal beginning his rehab assignment at High-A.
(2:13) The Cubs drop a series and add another arm to the IL.
(3:43) The Braves and Cardinals keep rolling.
(8:42) Get your popcorn ready! Paul Skenes faces the Dodgers on Tuesday.
(10:58) Inside Dish: the relationship between former Red Sox manager Alex Cora and the Tracy family.
(20:32) Grillin' Ken t...
Ken Rosenthal and Scott Braun reflect on Shohei Ohtani's continued pitching dominance and the end of Cristopher Sánchez's incredible scoreless innings streak. (Top of Show)
(2:29) What happened to the Cubs?
(3:50) Corbin Burnes suffers an injury setback. What do the D'backs need at the deadline?
(9:10) How will AJ Preller and the Padres approach the deadline?
(11:53) Ken and Scott give their Dudes & Dorks of the Week.
(20:46) G...
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal reflects on the incredible May for Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski and Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez. (Top of show)
(3:48) Baseball's stars are heating up: Juan Soto, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Ronald Acuña Jr. are on fire right now.
(6:55) Ken discusses injury news from last weekend.
(10:49) Inside Dish explores the one question that could keep Tarik Skubal in a Tigers uniform.
(20:46) Grillin' Ken an...
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