Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal
Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal
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 rep…Social links:
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Rays win streak, Pads sweep Brewers, Bryce Harper's "Spring Training"
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo recap the Padres' impressive sweep of the Brewers. With the offense surging, will they be able to make a run at the Wild Card? (Top of Show) (02:50) The Rays have won nine straight games. Is the AL East already decided? (06:14) What happened to the…
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Rays surge, Mariners sinking, White Sox lead AL Central, Angels Trade Deadline golf outing
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal unpacks the White Sox AL Central lead. (top of show) (4:05) The Padres and D'backs add reinforcements, while the Dodgers' skid continues. (7:49) The Rays sweep the Seattle Mariners. The M's brutal schedule continues in New York. (11:33) Inside Dish details the Ang…
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Braves & Red Sox Rolling, Dodgers Slumping, NL MVP Race Heats Up
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Red Sox extending their winning streak to seven games and the Dodgers dropping six straight. Plus, Ken weighs in on the Braves' surge despite a quiet deadline. (5:00) Ken and Alanna explore the tightening National League MVP race between Shohei Ohtani …
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Ken's Trade Deadline Winners & Losers, Adley Rutschman Deal Shocker
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal breaks down the biggest winners and losers from the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline, including why the Dodgers, Cubs and Padres stood out and what held the Yankees, Phillies and Braves back. (12:56) Plus, why Jacob deGrom chose not to waive his no-trade clause. (15:51) Ins…
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Tarik Skubal trade talk update, MLB Trade Deadline Buyers & Sellers, Bryce Harper's front office beef?
Ken Rosenthal discusses the latest trade deadline developments, including whether the Detroit Tigers will ultimately move Tarik Skubal and which contenders are best positioned to land the reigning AL Cy Young winner. (Top Of Show) (9:55) Inside Dish explores how the Phillies, Mariners, Dodgers, an…
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Tarik Skubal trade likelihood, Red Sox-Nats trade, Astros buying, Hunter Goodman defense questions
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal covers the latest trade deadline rumors, including why the Tigers have to listen to Tarik Skubal offers. (top of show) (2:41) The Red Sox dealt Connelly Early to the Nationals for Curtis Mead. (8:01) Dana Brown doubled down: the Astros are buying. (9:28) Teams mig…
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Blue Jays and Orioles Trade Deadline Pressure, Tarik Skubal Market, Luis Arraez Trade Value
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal and The Athletic senior writer Britt Ghiroli dissect what the Tigers seek in a potential Tarik Skubal trade. Plus: why the Blue Jays and Orioles remain two of the most fascinating teams to watch as the trade deadline approaches. (Top of show) (10:28) In Grillin' Ken…
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Latest Trade Deadline info, Red Sox & Orioles STREAKING, Shohei Ohtani injury means a real NL MVP race?
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal unpacks Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani’s knee injury. Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is rising in the NL MVP conversation. (Top of show) (7:02) In the AL East, the Red Sox and Orioles winning streaks are on a collision course at Fenway tonight. (9:58) Inside …
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Chase Burns Reds extension, Toughest Trade Deadline decisions
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo break down the news of the Cincinnati Reds locking up ace Chase Burns with a record-setting contract extension. Why is this a win for both sides? (Top of Show) (1:26) The hosts share their biggest takeaways from the 2026 All-Star Game before turning…
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All-Star Game changes, Trade Deadline updates, Wild Card madness
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal discussed All-Star Game roster changes due to injuries and then some + what starting lineups look like for Tuesday's game. How do we get more pitchers eligible to pitch? What are the possible solutions? (Top of Show) (9:58) Inside Dish explored an in-depth look at t…
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