Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal

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 to remedy their s...

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 Astros start a seri...

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 flamethrower Bobby Mi...

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, including shou...

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 sale, Nats for sale affecting their spending & why st...

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. Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including why eve...

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 Dudes & Dorks of the Week. Catch the Thursday ver...

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. Ken explains that the team to navigate through l...

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 St. Louis Cardinals be about their big bats off to...

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 offseason. Miami's 0-9 start reminded Ken of the...

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 him to be in the Hall of Fame. Questions for Ken...

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 schedule should give them room to keep rolling. Inside...

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 Alanna Rizzo get us excited for MLB 2024 season LIF...

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 prospect. No service time manipulation here. Plus,...

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 MLBPA turmoil lead to major changes? Pitching rei...

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 an entirely new position. BREAKING NEWS! Fair Terri...

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 on the FT channel See omnystudio.com/listener for...

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 legend Mike Trout saying he’s "hellbent" on returning...

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 Martinez at D'Backs camp. Dudes of the Week flocked to...

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 team long-term? Inside Dish unpacks how to share ne...

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 looks at how Carlos Correa set up a memorable intervi...

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 Week Mike Elias gets his ace. (13:25) Inside Dish un...

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 your questions, including new thresholds for Hall...

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 need to save their breaths in torching Anthony Rend...

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 performance. Dude of the Week just got paid, and...