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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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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 late…
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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…
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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…
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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 quest…
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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? G…
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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo cover the Red Sox staying afloat despite losing a league-leading 13 players to the IL. Blake Snell headed to the IL allows us to revisit the Boras Four. They're not doing so hot to start the season. Has baseball gone too far with closer entrances? Fan q's include: Mason Miller trade candidate, Willy Adames not for sal…
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Ken Rosenthal gauges the panic meter for four marquee players underperforming to start the season: Blake Snell, Paul Goldschmidt, Jose Abreu & Kyle Hendricks. The Mets looked disinteresting in Spring Training, but now they've got juice! Ken explains how his initial impressions have changed, thanks in part to first-year manager Carlos Mendoza. Grill…
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Ken Rosenthal & Alanna Rizzo tackle the early season Mets surge. We will learn more about them this weekend when they face the Dodgers. What are the Guardians and Brewers doing right to lead their Central divisions? EARLY trade deadline question coming through but Ken's on it. Ken & Alanna answer your questions LIVE in Grillin' Ken and award their …
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Ken Rosenthal's message to conspiracy theorists: Ippei Mizuhara isn't Shohei Ohtani's "fall guy." Ken unpacks how the 37-page federal complaint against Mizuhara shows Ohtani is the innocent victim against his former interpreter. Inside Dish takes a closer look at pitching depth for three teams: the Houston Astros, Atlanta Braves & Milwaukee Brewers…
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What's the latest with Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara? Ken Rosenthal & Alanna Rizzo updates us on the next steps in the investigation. The game’s #1 overall prospect, Jackson Holliday, headlines the O's oncoming youth movement. Ken and Alanna review the ridiculous overflow of young talent in Baltimore. How concerned should the S…
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Ken Rosenthal is fired up about MLB's pitching injury crisis. He argues that the league v. players approach is a FAIL. Ken reacts to news that manager Skip Schumaker is a "lame duck" one year after guiding the team to the playoffs and winning NL Manager of the Year. He predicts what Schumaker and Alex Cora could earn on the manager open market this…
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Ken Rosenthal blasts MLB for the "absolute charade" of the A's relocation mess, which now stops in Sacramento. Alanna Rizzo questions the next steps in this saga. Alanna and Ken detail a hot Yankees start that could be even more promising than it looks! RIP to legendary baseball executive Larry Lucchino. Ken and Alanna share inside stories and want…
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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 sched…
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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 A…
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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 …
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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 …
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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 @Astros Mookie Betts wants the challenge of moving to shortstop. Inside Dish weighs the Dodgers risk/reward moving their gold-glove superstar to a…
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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…
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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 leg…
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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 Marti…
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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 t…
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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 loo…
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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 We…
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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…
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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 n…
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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…
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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 defe…
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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 R…
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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 th…
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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 t…
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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…
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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 b…
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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 So…
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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-te…
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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…
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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 acr…
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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 Mi…
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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 des…
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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…
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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 dangerou…
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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…
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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'…
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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! In…
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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 reporti…
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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 offseaso…
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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 age…
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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 …
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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 back…
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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. …
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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…
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