Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal

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 or will they break the record? Britt also covers Ma...

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 20% off your first purchase and discover the ve...

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 Tampa Bay waving the white flag for 2024 is worth p...

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-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel...

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. Plus, who is buying and selling in a jammed NL Wild...

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 listeners, they are offering 20% off your FIRST purcha...

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. Ken talks about the 1984 Draft when Shawn Abner was...

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 questions in a LIVE Grillin Ken - including whether...

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: drinkAG1.com/foul Inside Dish looks back at Ken's Top 3...

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 pace up as the season chugs along? Ken is begging...

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. Ken defends his All-Star selections in Inside Dish,...

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-league starters?  The Blue Jays have a record payroll b...

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 your first SeatGeek order. https://seatgeek.oneli...

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 Sox are surging. Is Duran smiling his way into the...

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 order. https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/FOUL Inside...

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.onelink.me/RrnK/FOUL Plus, why the Phillies decide...

  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 rising in the standings Inside Dish applauds players...

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 Bronx? Use code FOUL for $20 off your first SeatGeek...

Ken Rosenthal reacts to the breaking news that MLB disciplined five players for betting on baseball. The headliner is Padres utility player Tucupita Marcano - banned for life. The Yankees are tied with the Phillies for MLB's best record thanks to a pitching staff surging, even without Gerrit Cole. On the other side, Blake Snell is back on the injured list. His first season in San Francisco continu...

The Mets are crumbling in Queens. Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo cover the Jorge Lopez meltdown, Pete Alonso’s future & Steve Cohen’s ownership tenure. Paul Skenes is a certified pro. His 4th start went as well as expected and it's clear the Pirates have a star on their hands. Should they monitor his innings or let him roll? The Negro League statistics were added to MLB record books. Why is this s...

Ken Rosenthal reacts to MLB's "Ding dong the witch is dead moment" as longtime umpire Ángel Hernández retires. Aaron Judge is on fire for the Yanks, showing us just how long the season can be. Judge getting booed in the Bronx feels like a long time ago! Speaking of hot, the Cleveland Guardians retooled their offense. Thanks to a lock-down bullpen, new manager and power surge, the Guardians sport t...

Are Oli Marmol and John Schneider on shaky ground? Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo evaluate manager hot seats for the Cardinals, Blue Jays and other clubs. The Royals are the hottest team in the American League. They did something that has become rare and it's working! The Astros still have work to do but Ken explains why he believes they are an October baseball team. Oneil Cruz is mashing hard-hit...

Ken Rosenthal unpacks Cubs southpaw Shōta Imanaga's surge to start his big league career.  Should the Pirates go for it this year with Paul Skenes & Jared Jones leading Pittsburgh towards contention? Despite the posturing, Ken explains why the Yankees & Juan Soto aren't likely to strike an in-season deal. Ken also reacts to the latest Edwin Diaz outing that reportedly reduced the Mets closer to te...

Who "won" their trade more: the Padres adding Dylan Cease or the Braves bringing in Chris Sale? Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo dissect the trade results. Ken and Alanna weigh in on what has led to Philly owning baseball's best record and why they'll be a scary playoff matchup as usual. Shohei Ohtani has been able to focus on just hitting this season and he's RAKING! Is there any chance he decides...

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 lately. What's happening in SF?! Ken is calling for a...