Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal

Ken dishes on how the Padres could run the trade deadline in a sellers market if they shop their key commodities. He also measures the Orioles and Brewers upward trajectory over the weekend and explains why it's time for both teams to buy now! Mookie is mashing, props to Dead and Co. for siding with Oakland & MLB is running their personnel into the ground. Grillin’ Ken answers your questions, incl...

Ken wants Elly in the All-Star Game! From Seattle during All-Star week, Ken talks through AL & NL ASG player withdrawals and additions. A quick reaction to the Top 5 MLB Draft picks and props to the smart choices made by the Mariners. Don't miss Ken’s reaction on what the Angels options are for Shohei! Grillin' Ken sponsored by Baseball BBQ answers your questions, including if Devers deserved an A...

Ken reacts to the All-Star rosters announced: why he loves and hates that Fernando Tatís Jr. is left behind. Bravo to Atlanta for sending eight All-Stars and some reasoning for why they're running roughshod over the NL East. Marcus Stroman is staying put...for now. What are the Cubs legit options with him? Don't miss Ken's favorite All-Star memory that had the home team booed off the field! Shohei...

Ken spotlights Aaron Judge's murky injury outlook and why the Yankees veteran hitters haven't stepped up in his absence. The Angels see an opening in the AL Wild Card picture and revamped their infield defense. Ken explains how this impacts their chances in the Shohei Ohtani offseason sweepstakes. Also covered: Ken's London experience that included fishing in the sewer, Eury Pérez Dude of the Week...

Ken spotlights Shohei Ohtani mashing his way to playoff contention and explains why the Angels WON'T be trading him. A response is necessary to commissioner Rob Manfred "punching down" from his high horse towards Oakland and their fans. He may be the punching bag for the owners but he goes about it with condescension and lack of professionalism. Inside Dish: Ken laments last week's layoffs at The...

$364 million doesn't buy what it used to. Ken digs into the meager Mets and why owner Steve Cohen is staying level-headed during this current mess. Props to the Braves dominance includes reasoning for why Jesse Chavez is an All Star. Inside Dish covers Ken's story on Rangers manager Bruce Bochy. Ken unpacks his writing process and how the legendary manager turned franchise fortunes around. Tip of...

Ken puts the spotlight on the scorching Texas Rangers and makes sure we embrace Aaron Judge's greatness. Oh hey it's June and the Arizona Diamondbacks are in first place in the NL West. Let's talk about it. The Dodgers are delighted by their arms in Double A. Is it a wave for the future or an arsenal to wheel and deal at the trade deadline? Ken applauds Sarah Langs, baseball's ray of light. Dork o...

There are way too many disappointing teams for all of them to rebound. Ken sorts through who's up and who's down after 1/3 of the season. The Cubs are way down and Ken dives into the potential firesale at Wrigley, including the possibility of a Marcus Stroman trade. Inside Dish covers what the Reds will do with Jonathan India when uber prospect Elly De La Cruz joins the club. Big props to Liam Hen...

This week, Ken praises Judge's powerful week in the headlines and slams Domingo Germán getting caught with sticky stuff. He also dives into the Rays stadium situation and if relocation is still a possibility. Ken has more info on the quickest turnaround in baseball (Cardinals) and an Inside Dish on the biggest lie in journalism. Pressing fan questions are answered as always. *Next week, reply to K...

Ken thinks the Dodgers have separated from the Padres and explains why. He also tells us about how the Blue Jays have a chance to be special. Plus, Willson Contreras is already back to catching for the Cardinals...wait what?! Jake Bird earns an award for challenging the Phillies dugout. The world's most disrespectful rain delay occurred over the weekend. And Ken delivers reasoning for why Alfonzo...

Ken jumps right into the Cardinals making a puzzling decision to move Willson Contreras to DH and what's next in St. Louis. Philly is fired up with Bryce Harper back so soon. And Dodgers-Padres this past weekend was intense! Plus, Ken admits he was wrong about one northeast team. Producer Claudia Olsen joins to play Worried or Wait on stars seriously struggling. Ken anoints a Dude and Dork of the...

Ken unpacks two of the game's most disappointing teams: what the hell is going on with the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago White Sox?! How concerned should the Yankees be about Aaron Judge's hip and the Rangers about Jacob deGrom's latest IL stint?! Ken takes us into the writing process on Jarred Kelenic's resurgence . Plus, Dude and Dork of the Week is always a vibe and Ken takes a look ahead to...

Ken's leading off with the Pirates, yes those Pirates steamrolling through their sched. A State of the San Francisco Giants conversation is addressed. Inside Dish unpacks Max Scherzer's 10-game suspension for sticky stuff. Ken includes honorable mentions in his Dude and Dork of the Week (we have our first 2-time Dork!) and as always, he answers your burning questions from Twitter. All of Ken's Fai...

This week, Ken unpacks why the umpires allowed Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán to stay in the game on Saturday after heavy rosin questions arose. Also, how will the return of Fernando Tatis Jr. from suspension this week affect San Diego? Ken responds to Logan Webb's new contract extension in San Francisco and answers your questions. You can submit a question for Ken by replying to his callout tweet...

When you're undefeated, you earn the honor of leading off the show with Ken's insight on the rise of the Rays. That's followed by a surprise NL club that he's falling in love with again. Ken also questions if the Pirates are ever going to lock up their superstar, Bryan Reynolds (4:40). Ya know what really grinds Ken's gears?! (7:15) Haters are eating their words about players off to fast starts an...

Welcome to the debut episode of Ken's new weekly show on the hottest topics of the week. Ken questions the impact that the pace of play rules have on the game's biggest moments in his commentary about opening weekend. Ken also hands out Dude of the Week and Dork of the Week awards along with playing Fair or Foul on the Rangers, Tigers and White Sox. He also reveals the story behind his patented bo...