Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss how baseball's best team right now resides in Queens after the Mets 7-0 homestand (Top of show). (6:34) The Cubs are riding high after two thrilling wins over the Dodgers. Chicago has reason for optimism after a grueling early-season schedule.  Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to get 50% off your first order. (10:50) D'backs manager Torey Lovullo...

Ken Rosenthal unpacks the double standard Braves manager Brian Snitker seemingly set when not addressing Jarred Kelenic's pimped single. (Top of Show) (6:59) Blake Treinen goes down, and the Dodgers bullpen injuries mount. Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life! (8:57) Yankees/Rays Sunday had everything: an ejection, a reversal...

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo debate if a current manager will soon find himself out of a job. (Top of show) (9:22) New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge continues his torrid April as the Yankees sweep the Kansas City Royals. Up next: a road series in their home Spring Training ballpark. Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restriction...

Ken Rosenthal sizes up the Chicago Cubs pitching staff after losing Justin Steele for the season. (Top of show) (2:39) The Padres and Giants are the talk of the NL West after big weekends. Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FOUL . (8:13) Ken covers Mike Trout leaping into the stands in Ho...

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to more details surfacing in Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s monster extension with the Toronto Blue Jays. (Top of show) Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details. (8:50) The hosts also dive into the Baltimore Orioles thin rotation, and why Mike Elias’ offseason approach be...

Ken Rosenthal breaks down last night's megadeal for Vlad Guerrero Jr. and where it ranks historically. (Top of Show) (5:38) The Phillies took 2 of 3 from the Dodgers over the weekend - is it too early to say NLCS preview? Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details. (8:14) Vibes around the Giants are hig...

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to the flurry of contract extensions that have been signed during the first week of the season and discuss which of the deals are primed to age the best. (Top of Show)  (8:48) The hosts analyze the Braves' ongoing struggles and debate whether it's too early to worry about their postseason hopes. Visit Homage.com/FoulTerritory and use code FoulTerritory for 20%...

Ken Rosenthal sets the record straight: the Torpedo bats are perfectly legal, and other teams besides the Yankees are using them. (4:42) Star power was on full display over the weekend. Aaron Judge, Mookie Betts and Juan Soto already etched signature 2025 moments. Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to get 50% off your first order. (8:59) Rafael Devers starts 2025 with a historic low: 0-...

Happy Opening Day! Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the biggest storylines ahead of the 2025 season. The National League won't be a cakewalk for the Dodgers. Baseball's best teams reside in the "senior circuit." (Top of show)  (2:45) The AL West feels up grabs between three teams. Plus, would a healthy Mike Trout be available at this year's trade deadline? Nutrafol is offering our listeners...

Ken Rosenthal discusses Red Sox #2 prospect Kristian Campbell making the Big League club. Boston's infield becomes clearer. (Top of Show) (3:18) The Guardians made a couple moves over the weekend to fortify the team in a tight AL Central. Go to GreenChef.com/territoryfree and use code territoryfree to get started with FREE salad for 2 months plus 50% off your first box. (7:22) Finally the Blue Jay...

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to the Los Angeles Dodgers sweep in the Tokyo Series, and discuss which National League team will challenge them this year. (Top of Show) (4:10) The hosts debate the Houston Astros making Jose Altuve the team’s primary left fielder.  Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code FOUL to get 50% off your first order. (9:01) Plus, the Philadelphia Phillies are suing a...

Ken Rosenthal reacts to the hysteria surrounding the superstar Dodgers in Japan ahead of the Tokyo series.  (3:00) Royce Lewis injured his hamstring two weeks before domestic Opening Day, and Ken explains why the Twins need to get off to a good start. (4:45) Pitching injuries continue to pile up. Ken weighs if the staggering teams will reach out to available free agent arms. Get 20% off your first...

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo are live from Camelback Ranch to discuss Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. being set on $500 million in present-day value. (Top of Show) (7:29) The hosts debate why the New York Yankees are reluctant to sign free agent arms to backfill their decimated pitching staff.  Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use...

Ken Rosenthal reacts to the developing story that Gerrit Cole might be headed for Tommy John surgery. Giancarlo Stanton is another headline to the alarming Yankees injury bug. (Top of Show) (2:01) Other injuries to watch include serious ones (George Kirby, Francisco Alvarez and Grayson Rodriguez) and seemingly minor setbacks (Jurickson Profar and Shohei Ohtani). (6:49) Props to Lawrence Butler ear...

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss midsection injuries to Baltimore Orioles star Gunnar Henderson and Houston Astros infielder Christian Walker. (Top of Show) (3:59) Plus, a look at two veterans signing team-friendly deals this week. The hosts discuss what this means for players still unsigned.  Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL....

Ken Rosenthal explores the slew of injuries at Yankees camp and explains why Marcus Stroman may suddenly have a role in the rotation. (Top of show) (5:27) Ken reacts to news that Rob Manfred is weighing Pete Rose's lifetime baseball ban following Rose's passing in September. (7:46) Baseball's "100 Years War" is over! Ken explains what the MASN resolution could mean for the Nationals and Orioles. G...

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the Houston Astros' season outlook and Nolan Arenado's three-hour trip to face the New York Yankees in Spring Training amid trade rumors. (Top of Show) (9:03) Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/foul and use code foul . (10:03) The hosts also weigh in on Kyle Finnegan re-signing with the Washington Nationals. (11:59) Ke...

Ken Rosenthal lists his 5 most improved teams heading into 2025 (non-Dodgers/New York division) - props to the D'Backs, Reds, Rangers, Royals & Red Sox. (Top of Show) (9:57) Inside Dish explores Anthony Rizzo's determination to play in 2025. The veteran first baseman is thinking big picture about what kind of deal he'd sign. (16:25) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including most surprising fr...

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss how the Toronto Blue Jays botched the Vladimir Guerrero Jr. saga. (5:30) (Top of show) Let's look at both sides to Boston Red Sox infielder Rafael Devers insisting on staying at third base. (12:09) The hosts also discuss what to watch for as the ABS challenge system testing begins.  (15:25) Alanna & Ken take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including the mos...

Ken Rosenthal reacts to Rafael Devers standing his ground on playing third base and explains why the best fit for Alex Bregman in Boston is at third base. (Top of Show)  (4:06) Ken also looks at the looming extensions for last year's World Series managers: Dave Roberts and Aaron Boone.  (7:25) Ken expands on a piece from his weekend notes column explaining why the Angels didn't take out insurance...

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to the Boston Red Sox signing Alex Bregman to a 3-year deal and question where the gold glove infielder will play. How does Boston choosing Bregman affect Nolan Arenado? (Top of Show) (11:05) The San Diego Padres sign free agent Nick Pivetta to a backloaded deal, and Shohei Ohtani is progressing towards pitching this season.  (15:55) The hosts take your live Gr...

Ken Rosenthal unpacks his biggest Spring Training storylines, including implementing ABS in the big-league game, Terry Francona's return with the Reds, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. extension talks and how the Dodgers will assemble their rotation. (Top of show) Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life! (9:38) Inside Dish looks back at Ke...

Ken Rosenthal and guest host Tricia Whitaker discuss the New York Mets bringing Pete Alonso back into the fold. (Top of Show) (5:14) The hosts dive into murky comments that further cloud the Tampa Bay Rays future in St. Pete. Plus, how will the team perform at Steinbrenner Field this season? (16:11) Ken and Tricia answer your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including if the Orioles need more starting...

Ken Rosenthal breaks down Jack Flaherty's return to the Tigers and weighs if Detroit can still swing for Alex Bregman in free agency. (5:11) A look at 5 teams with their biggest needs still out there. (10:17) Inside Dish recalls the time Ken got called to the bench in bankruptcy court. (17:17) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including what the Athletics & Rays would do if they were to host pl...

Ken Rosenthal & guest host Hannah Keyser address including the Reds going for Luis Robert Jr. but coming up empty. Do they like their other recent additions? (Top of show) (5:43) Look at the Kansas City Royals stacking up their bullpen with this Carlos Estevez deal. Visit 1800Flowers.com/ft and if you order a dozen roses, double your bouquet FOR FREE! (14:09) Ken and Hannah answer your live Grilli...