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 & Scott Braun discuss Blake Snell meeting with clubs. Could the Red Sox finally get their lefty? (0:37) (5:50) Japanese star Roki Sasaki’s agent was not pleased with execs thinking he's got a done deal already. (11:17) Ken and Scott also preview tonight’s MVP announcements and debate if Yankees superstar Aaron Judge & Dodgers unicorm …
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Ken Rosenthal argues the Blue Jays & Red Sox pursuing Juan Soto doesn't make sense for them. (0:49) (4:31) While the Orioles moving in the left field fence is a good start to their offseason, Ken counters that landing an ace should be in the cards. (7:02) Ken explains why the Reds & Royals feel like natural trade partners. Visit MINTMOBILE.com/Terr…
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Alanna Rizzo welcomes the Athletic's Katie Woo to discuss the Rays intention to play at Steinbrenner Field in 2025. (0:35) (2:19) The Cardinals have a new philosophy in 2025 - just don't call it tanking! (10:20) Woo gives an update on the free agency market. Could we see any moves before Soto signs? (11:35) Alanna & Katie also crown their Dudes & D…
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Alanna Rizzo welcomes MLB.com contributing writer Kyle Glaser to break down Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki’s MLB future. Glaser speaks on what should we know about the prospect and who are the favorites to land the budding superstar? (0:47) (6:16) Alanna & Kyle also discuss Yu Darvish's presence in both Sasaki's development and the Padres pursuit. Get…
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Alanna Rizzo and The Athletic's Britt Ghiroli discuss the Dodgers moving Mookie Betts back to the infield. How will LA piece together the outfield? (0:42) (4:28) Plus, the Willson Contreras catching experience is seemingly over in St. Louis. (9:06) The hosts compare Juan Soto’s free agency to free agency for Harper and Machado. 26 year-old supersta…
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Boras revenge tour, Juan Soto/Pete Alonso market, Roki Sasaki posting, Tigers & Red Sox are spending?!
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Ken Rosenthal unpacks his Top 5 offseason storylines, including Scott Boras' laundry list of key free agents, Roki Sasaki's MLB landing spot, which teams are affected by media rights reductions and where Pete Alonso and Juan Soto will end up. (0:34) (10:13) Inside Dish explores what will take place at this week's GM meetings. Ken recalls key deals …
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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo put a bow on the Dodgers winning the World Series. Ken explains why the sport, as evidenced by the Fall Classic, is worse off because of what's being valued. (1:09) (8:00) The offseason churn begins! Ken & Alanna are befuddled by the Jorge Soler fit with the Angels and react to the San Francisco Giants reportedly find…
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Ken Rosenthal reviews the key storylines following the Dodgers taking the first two World Series games. (0:40) (2:18) Ken argues why the Yankees shouldn't panic with Aaron Judge's struggles, and shares the team's expectation that the presumptuous AL MVP will flip the switch. (4:46) Ken also updates us on Shohei Ohtani's injured left shoulder and hi…
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World Series is in 1 more sleep! Ken Rosenthal and Scott Braun talk about the matchup from the legacy perspective. Ohtani, Judge, Stanton. Which star has the most to gain in this series? (0:45) (9:09) More rule changes on the horizon in baseball? (14:09) Grillin’ Ken answers your LIVE questions, including lineup expectations, offseason trades, and …
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Ken Rosenthal drops his preview of the heavyweight Yankees-Dodgers World Series! Ken doesn't forget to give the Mets and Guardians their flowers as well. Besides the players, Ken explains why the Guardians and Mets have a hopeful future with who they have running their team. This week's Inside Dish spotlights Shohei Ohtani finally making it to the …
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Walker Buehler shines in Game 3. Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss playoff Kiké Hernández powering LA to victory. (1:34) (4:33) The ALCS shifts to Cleveland. How can Guardians manager Stephen Vogt navigate the Yanks offense? (11:35) Grillin’ Ken answers fan questions on Jerry Reinsdorf potentially selling the White Sox, the path for the Yanks,…
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It's LCS time and Ken Rosenthal drops analysis on all teams involved. Will the Mets have a little more trouble with their pitching than the Padres had? The Guardians have been resilient, but Ken questions how Cleveland will grab early leads. Inside Dish spotlights managing in the postseason and Ken's recent article on Dave Roberts running LA's dugo…
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The scorching Mets and Tigers continue their success. Are they still considered underdogs? (2:25) The Phillies flopped in New York. What went wrong against the Mets? Get 20% off + free shipping with the code FOUL20 at manscaped.com (5:30) Look at the Dodgers staying alive in San Diego. Who will start game 5 for LA? How can they slow down the Padres…
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Ken Rosenthal unpacks the four teams facing the most pressure with each Division Series tied 1-1. The Dodgers billion dollar offseason doesn't automatically make them #1 (0:52). (9:00) Inside Dish spotlights Manny Machado: the Padres leader and the Dodgers villain. Ken talks about how he described Machado's leadership on Sunday's FOX broadcast, and…
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A little look at the Mets-Brewers Game 3 bash coming up! First, Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo go over some teams that were bounced and the players they might lose. Alex Bregman gone from Houston? Max Fried moving on from the Braves? Are the Orioles about to lose two of their top three players? About the Yankees...is there now no excuse for a World…
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Is this Mets-Braves doubleheader a hot mess? Ken Rosenthal covers the botched weather calls and previews the Wild Card Series matchups set in stone. (9:09) Ken shares his top five favorite postseason moments of all time. The Foul Territory Network has the postseason covered! Subscribe to Hammer Territory, Dodgers Territory, Mets'd Up and the rest o…
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Ken Rosenthal & Alanna Rizzo discuss the series of unfortunate events that results in a Mets-Braves doubleheader Monday in Atlanta. Fingers should be pointed at all involved parties. (0:32) (6:11) Ken unpacks his most recent article about 10 managers likely under pressure this offseason. (14:48) Ken & Alanna also answer your questions in a LIVE Gri…
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Ken Rosenthal congratulates the NL East champion Phillies and dissects their chances come October (0:24). (5:26) So much for the AL Wild Card being decided! Ken laments collapses do happen (psst Royals & Twins) and they opened the door for the Tigers & Mariners to make this a race. Visit MINTMOBILE.com/Territory where all 3-month plans are only $15…
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The Tigers just swept the Royals. Will this Twins downfall help vault Detroit into the playoffs? The Brewers just clinch the NL Central. Are the Yankees about to clinch the AL East with this Orioles 2nd half dud? Ken dives into his article with Britt Ghiroli about the White Sox ineptness as an organization with some interesting quotes. Try Huel wit…
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Ken Rosenthal explores the fascinating Mets-Braves NL Wild Card race with the latest wrinkle: Francisco Lindor sidelined over the weekend. Ken explains how he feels either team will likely be favored against the Brewers in the first round. (2:15) (5:24) Tyler Glasnow is out and the Dodgers don't feel like a team that can survive the playoffs as is.…
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Ken Rosenthal & Alanna Rizzo discuss Houston Astros star Jose Altuve’s injury and how Byron Buxton’s looming return to the Twins affects the AL playoff picture. (0:47) (6:22) Ken & Alanna debate which bullpens are most equipped for October. Go to HelloFresh.com/FREEFT for one free breakfast item per box while subscription is active. (10:36) The Sea…
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Ken Rosenthal surveys the pennant chase with a look at the Wild Card races and trends towards October. The AL's top teams (Yankees, Orioles, Guardians) are treading water while the NL Wild Card race is worth watching down the stretch. (00:26) (08:17) Inside Dish explores the Royals turnaround thanks to the team's willingness to spend. Ken calls Bob…
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Newly retired Joey Votto joins Ken Rosenthal for a special 1-on-1 episode! (0:41) Ken and the Reds legend discuss his retirement announcement and what regrets Votto has leaving the game behind. (8:58) Votto dives into his passion for baseball history and how he used old at-bats from the all-time greats to mold his game. (14:32) Ken asks THE questio…
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Ken Rosenthal explains why the Matt Chapman monster extension with the Giants might be the start of the revenge tour for super agent Scott Boras. (0:55) (5:23) Alanna Rizzo and Ken react to the combined no-hitter from the Cubs. Is Shota Imanaga having a massively underrated season? Go to HelloFresh.com/FREEFT for one free breakfast item per box whi…
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Primed for the stretch run, Ken Rosenthal looks at teams awaiting big names to return from injury and bolster their rosters. (0:28) (8:56) Ken also unpacks his story in The Athletic about passive ownership unwilling to make front office changes on underachieving clubs - the Rockies, A's & White Sox aren't even worth mentioning! Why do teams leave m…
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The Braves are surging again! Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo preview the BIG Phillies-Braves series on tap. Also, what do the Mets need to fix fast to still have a chance at a playoff spot? Then it's a Dodgers-Diamondbacks preview. How is LA's rotation feeling? The Pirates took a step back. Who will take the fall? Visit MINTMOBILE.com/Territory whe…
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Ken Rosenthal marvels at Aaron Judge's historic season and breaks down if the Yankees captain can surpass his 2022 home run record. (0:24) (3:59) Francisco Lindor has entered the NL MVP conversation and Ken weighs a huge factor when comparing the Mets shortstop to Shohei Ohtani. (6:22) Resetting the playoff races, Ken says the focus will soon becom…
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Ken Rosenthal & Alanna Rizzo discuss whether Aaron Judge or Bobby Witt Jr. has the inside track on AL MVP. (0:45) (4:33) Mariners fans are sleepless in Seattle over their lack of offense and changes are coming. Go to https://vuori.com/FOUL for 20% off your first purchase and discover the versatility of Vuori Clothing. (9:24) Joey Votto calls it a c…
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Ken Rosenthal thinks either the D'Backs or Padres are better positioned than the Dodgers to claim the NL West and make a run into October. (0:35) (6:33) The Milwaukee Brewers are rolling. Their sweep of the Guardians widens a massive NL Central lead to 11 games. (9:15) Inside Dish explores Ken's recent article regarding the Pirates managing Paul Sk…
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Does Juan Soto love playing with Aaron Judge so much that the Yankees are his top choice in free agency? Ken Rosenthal applauds Judge for reaching 300 homers faster than anyone. Scott Braun fills in for Alanna Rizzo to co-host FairT and asks Ken about the NL West race heating up while the NL Central is turning into a dud division besides Milwaukee.…
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Ken Rosenthal suggests pitching is the key to postseason success. He explores which contenders have the arms to survive & thrive come October. (1:30) The arrow is pointing up on the D'Backs, Braves, Giants & Cubs. Not so much for the Twins, Guardians, Orioles & Dodgers. (7:50) Inside Dish breaks down the three-horse NL Rookie of the Year race betwe…
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ESPN's Alden Gonzalez jumps in for Ken today. White Sox manager Pedro Grifol got the boot after a HORRENDOUS 2024 campaign. Is he a fair scapegoat or is ownership to blame? (0:38) (5:29) Alden has an update on Shohei Ohtani's pitching rehab progress. (8:08) This leads to debate about Mookie's return to the Dodgers lineup. Will he slide back in at S…
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Britt Ghiroli subs in for Ken Rosenthal and talks us through some division races. Why will the Astros be able to pull out a win in the AL West and what puts the Orioles in such a good position to stay atop the AL East? The White Sox are losers of 20 straight games and the light at the end of the tunnel is FAR AWAY!! Will they stop the losing skid o…
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There weren’t earth-shattering trades but impactful moves were made around the edges. Who did it best? Hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo pick out winners and losers from the trade deadline. Teams called out (positively or negatively) include the Yankees, Dodgers, Cardinals, Padres, Rockies, Marlins, Giants and White Sox. Go to vuori.com/FOUL for…
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Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Trade Deadline flurries so far, including the Chicago Cubs surprising everyone and buying. They are the example, not the exception, of how buying and selling isn't black and white. Ken gives kudos to the Rays for restocking their farm system given the market leaning towards buying. Later in Grillin' Ken, he defends why T…
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The gloves are off with the Trade Deadline nearing! Ken Rosenthal & Alanna Rizzo start the show with the latest update on Christian Yelich's ailing back. Ken breaks down Garrett Crochet’s latest comments about wanting an immediate extension wherever he goes. How much harder will it be for the White Sox to score a deal now? Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-…
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Ken Rosenthal dissects the trade deadline approach for the Dodgers. How does the Gavin Lux emergence plus Clayton Kershaw and Jason Heyward returning impact the club's thinking? Julio Rodriguez and Ozzie Albies injuries headline an ugly infirmary weekend. Ken examines how the Mariners and Braves will move forward with the trade deadline looming. Pl…
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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo hit the teams needing to win in bunches to convince their front offices to buy at the Trade Deadline (looking at you Giants, Rays, Cubs & Rangers). Ken also hits a thought on the Tigers and the small chance that they actually trade Cy Young candidate Tarik Skubal. Vuori is an investment in your happiness. For our list…
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Ken’s top 10 moments of the 1st half, trade plans for Yankees & Guardians, dominant Phillies
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Ken Rosenthal highlights his top 10 moments of the first half of the season including the epic Paul Skenes debut, Aaron Judge’s ascent, and Elly De La Cruz owning LAD. The Milwaukee Brewers and Cleveland Guardians are tops in the Central divisions and the Phillies dominance has put them in a good spot going into the second half. Ken gets into it. K…
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Ken Rosenthal & Alanna Rizzo discuss how injuries and opt-outs limited this year's Home Run Derby field. The biggest names aren't participating! Plus, they gauge the level of concern with the New York Yankees & Los Angeles Dodgers hitting recent skids. Get 20% off + free shipping with the code FOUL20 at manscaped.com Ken & Alanna answer your questi…
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Ken Rosenthal breaks down the All-Star selections with four positives and four negatives about the rosters. In a bonus Grillin' Ken, questions include why Josh Smith, Brice Turang, Orion Kerkering & some Orioles got snubbed (so far). Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at: drinkA…
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Shohei Ohtani will not be participating in the Home Run Derby. Thoughts on the arm rehab as a good excuse? Aaron Civale was sent from Tampa Bay to Milwaukee on Wednesday morning. Is this enough or do the Brewers need to make a bigger splash? Ohtani and Aaron Judge are dominating baseball and both have a shot at the triple crown. Can they keep this …
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Ken Rosenthal looks at three teams edging towards the Trade Deadline. He argues that Boston Red Sox fans deserves ownership willing to try to enhance the club. The Milwaukee Brewers will keep to their custom: add along the margins. The Toronto Blue Jays chirps to tear down are only growing louder, and Ken says it's time for a difficult decision. Ke…
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The Red Sox, Mets, and Cardinals are all surging! Alanna Rizzo and Ken Rosenthal explain which factors are guiding these teams back toward relevancy. Use code FAIR for $20 off your first SeatGeek order. https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/FOUL The Astros are back at .500. How have they accomplished this while missing a full rotation worth of big-leagu…
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Ken Rosenthal breaks down the biggest needs for 5 contenders - the demand for starting pitching (Orioles, Brewers & Guardians) outweighed the supply even before Jesus Luzardo & Patrick Sandoval went on the IL. The Yankees know they'll have work to do at the trade deadline. They reshuffled their roster to get a head start. Use code FAIR for $20 off …
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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo share stories of Willie Mays, whose legacy and impact will be on full display at the Rickwood Field game. What makes this night so special for MLB and what can fans expect from this renovated ballpark? Use code FAIR for $20 off your first SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/FAIR Jarren Duran and the Red S…
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Ken Rosenthal covers the Mookie Betts and Yoshinobu Yamamoto injuries suffered over the weekend. Ken previews the massive AL "Beast" series between the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees. The Mariners also deserve attention after sweeping the Rangers and heading into their showdown with Cleveland. Use code FAIR for $20 off your first SeatGeek o…
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Who is the hottest juggernaut between AL East powers? Ken Rosenthal & Alanna Rizzo discuss how the Orioles and Yankees are lapping the American League field. We thought Dodgers-Yanks was a World Series preview…not so fast! Phillies-Orioles this weekend should have the same hype. Use code FAIR for $20 off your first SeatGeek order. https://seatgeek.…
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Ken Rosenthal unpacks the awesome scene in the Bronx Dodgers-Yankees series this weekend. He explores four areas the Yankees need to shore up before October. While fun, the London Series "juice" may not be worth "the squeeze" in spreading baseball across Europe. The Reds have rebounded and the Royals are going for it. Ken dishes on both teams risin…
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All-Star ballots are open! Bobby Witt Jr. and Gunnar Henderson aren’t making it easy. Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo debate the AL shortstop battle. Also, who should fans pick to start in the NL outfield? The Dodgers and Yankees are set to square off in a must-watch series in the Bronx this weekend. Which star-studded lineup will show off in the Br…
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