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 discuss how one move changes everything. The Tigers signing Framber Valdez to a 3-year, $115 million deal is that kind of move. (Top of show).
(2:28) The hosts discuss the future for ace Tarik Skubal.
(4:45) Ken and Alanna discuss if the Tigers now boast the American League's best rotation.
(9:42) The Yankees and Phillies start the "silly or smart" discussion - teams running the same rosters back in 2...
Ken Rosenthal reacts to the one-year deals inked over the weekend: Eugenio Suárez returning to the Reds, and the Giants signing Luis Arráez. (Top of Show)
(5:30) The Red Sox send Jordan Hicks and David Sandlin to the White Sox. The Rafael Devers trade scoreboard (somehow) looks worse.
(11:18) Inside Dish unpacks the insurance issues wreaking havoc in the World Baseball Classic leadup.
(20:40) Grillin’ Ken...
Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss Ken’s conversation with Team USA manager Mark DeRosa ahead of the World Baseball Classic. (Top of show)
(5:09) The hosts weigh why the Giants asked Logan Webb to sit out (he's playing anyway), and how Astros stars Carlos Correa and Jose Altuve won’t be playing for their countries.
(11:37) Ken and Alanna take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including Braves possible mo...
Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Guardians inking superstar José Ramírez through his age 40 season with a contract extension. (Top of Show)
(2:41) Yu Darvish and the Padres are discussing the veteran's future with the club.
(5:24) The Giants reportedly swung and missed pursuing Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams. What’s next for SF?
(9:51) Inside Dish unpacks Ken’s latest piece on Angels hitting coach Brady Anderson...
Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo unpack the Mets acquiring Freddy Peralta from the Brewers. (Top of Show)
(6:25) The hosts discuss the current list of best Free Agents available and possible landing spots.
Ken and Alanna take your Grillin’ Ken questions, including if character is holding up Framber Valdez, Lucas Giolito, Giants moves, Yankees and Mets looking for pitching and Nick Castellanos' Phillies future.
(19:45) The hosts...
Ken Rosenthal starts the show with a Fair Territory first - Dork of the Week rescinded! (Top of show)
(1:18) Ken discusses the Mets curious offseason thus far, and wonders if there is room for outfielder Cody Bellinger.
(7:49) The Braves will be without infielder Ha-Seong Kim for 4-5 months following hand surgery.
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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to news Clayton Kershaw is joining Team USA in the upcoming WBC. (Top of show)
(1:34) Ken and Alanna discuss Tucker’s possible impact on the three finalists - the Mets, Dodgers and Blue Jays.
(4:57) The Red Sox signed up Ranger Suárez to a 5-year deal. Props for pivoting after Boston missed out on Alex Bregman.
(9:10) Speaking of Bregman, Team USA also adds the 2-time World Series c...
Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Cubs landing third baseman Alex Bregman on a 5-year, $175 million deal. What will they do with Nico Hoerner? (Top of show)
(3:43) There are three big bats remaining in free agency, and there will be multiple big market teams left out of the Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger, and Bo Bichette sweepstakes.
(7:15) How did the Red Sox let Bregman go? What a mess.
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Ken Rosenthal and Scott Braun discuss arbitration projection numbers for key players ahead of today’s deadline. (Top of show)
(3:28) Ken explains his latest column in the Athletic: why now is the time for the Cubs to spend on an impact bat.
(11:22) The hosts debate what to make of the New York Mets’ interest in free agent Kyle Tucker.
(14:23) Ken and Scott crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.
Ken takes your live Gri...
Ken Rosenthal unpacks the reported interest the Yankees (and a handful of teams) have with Marlins starter Edward Cabrera. (Top of show)
(2:22) Teams are also after Brewers ace Freddy Peralta.
(4:19) Ken shares why the Blue Jays are a great fit for Japanese hitter Kazuma Okamoto. Are the Jays the AL’s best team?
(6:56) Plus, the Royals extend manager Matt Quatraro.
(9:04) Inside Dish takes a bigger picture look at the Yankees...
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...
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