Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal

May 30 2024 86
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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!

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Mets Circus, Negro League Stats, Skenes Stars

May 30 2024 30 mins  
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

Ángel Hernández retires, Acuña injury fallout, Aaron Judge on fire, Guardians rolling

May 28 2024 20 mins  
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

Manager HOT seats, Royals thrive, Astros rebound

May 23 2024 30 mins  
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

Imanaga dazzling, Edwin Diaz struggling, Pirates winning path, Blue Jays crossroads, Soto extension not imminent

May 20 2024 26 mins  
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 M

Phantastic Phillies, Ohtani Just Hitting, Sale/Cease Trade Evals

May 16 2024 30 mins  
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 ch

Paul Skenes debut recap, Cardinals sinking, Giants injuries

May 13 2024 19 mins  
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 i

Here Comes Paul Skenes, Cardinals lose Contreras, Astros crumbling

May 09 2024 30 mins  
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 t

Marlins quit on 2024 - why now for Arráez trade, Buehler's back, Corey Seager concerns, Trout isn't Tony Gwynn

May 06 2024 26 mins  
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 As

Red Sox can pitch! AL Central real or nah? Trout injury aftermath

May 02 2024 29 mins  
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 flamethr

NL 3-horse race, Pete Alonso's Mets future, Reynaldo Lopez shining, Guardians success, should Blue Jays blow it up?

Apr 29 2024 22 mins  
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