Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to the Pirates calling up top prospect Konnor Griffin and what it means for the organization moving forward. (top of show)

(5:25) Why are some MLB teams willing to offer long-term deals to unproven top prospects? Ken dives in.

(7:48) Who’s hot and who’s not around the league? Ken breaks down early-season trends for teams off to fast starts and those already facing questions.

(12:48) In Grillin' Ken, the live chat audience has questions about the Red Sox and their slow start, the next wave of impact prospects who could follow in Konnor Griffin's footsteps, the state of the Blue Jays' starting rotation and more!

(20:22) Ken and Alanna give their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to the Pirates calling up top prospect Konnor Griffin and what it means for the organization moving forward. (top of show)
(5:25) Why are some MLB teams willing to offer long-term deals to unproven top prospects? Ken dives in.
(7:48) Who&rsquo;s hot and who&rsquo;s not around the league? Ken breaks down early-season trends for teams off to fast starts and those already facing questions.
(12:48) In Grillin' Ken, the live chat audience has questions about the Red Sox and their slow start, the next wave of impact prospects who could follow in Konnor Griffin's footsteps, the state of the Blue Jays' starting rotation and more!
(20:22) Ken and Alanna give their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.
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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 reply on his next show!

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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 reply on his next show!

Konnor Griffin Called Up! Who’s Hot & Who’s Not, Early Season Trends

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Ken Rosenthal has observations following the first weekend of baseball in 2026. The Yankees and Blue Jays are both hot out of the gates thanks to dominant pitching. (top of show)

(3:16) The kids are alright: Chase DeLauter, JJ Wetherholt, Owen Caissie and Munetaka Murakami all had weekends to remember.

(6:28) Plus, why the Pirates might have an Oneil Cruz problem in center field.

(8:43) Inside Dish unpacks the ABS’ successful first weekend that adds another layer to on-field scrutiny.

(16:50) Grillin’ Ken answers your questions, including possible overreaction to Andrew McCutchen in Texas, Phillies lineup, if ABS will eventually go to 3 challenges, if Murakami is better than we thought and if Ken is worried about Bo Bichette.

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Ken Rosenthal has observations following the first weekend of baseball in 2026. The Yankees and Blue Jays are both hot out of the gates thanks to dominant pitching. (top of show)
(3:16) The kids are alright: Chase DeLauter, JJ Wetherholt, Owen Caissie and Munetaka Murakami all had weekends to remember.
(6:28) Plus, why the Pirates might have an Oneil Cruz problem in center field.
(8:43) Inside Dish unpacks the ABS&rsquo; successful first weekend that adds another layer to on-field scrutiny.
(16:50) Grillin&rsquo; Ken answers your questions, including possible overreaction to Andrew McCutchen in Texas, Phillies lineup, if ABS will eventually go to 3 challenges, if Murakami is better than we thought and if Ken is worried about Bo Bichette.
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Viral ABS Challenges, Hot Rookies, Yankees & Blue Jays start strong

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Happy Opening Day! Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo start the show with Tommy Pham signing a minor league deal with the Mets. (Top of show)

(01:30) The Brewers placed Jackson Chourio on the IL.

(3:24) The hosts also discuss the Dodgers three-peat pursuit, the Astros being overlooked and the teams Ken thinks can surprise this season.

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(12:29) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including Masataka Yoshida's Red Sox future, NL East predictions, Orioles rotation, and an AL MVP candidate that isn't Aaron Judge.

(21:04) Ken and Alanna also crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

(25:02) The Padres sale valuation is reportedly turning heads.

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Happy Opening Day! Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo start the show with Tommy Pham signing a minor league deal with the Mets. (Top of show)
(01:30) The Brewers placed Jackson Chourio on the IL.
(3:24) The hosts also discuss the Dodgers three-peat pursuit, the Astros being overlooked and the teams Ken thinks can surprise this season.
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(12:29) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including Masataka Yoshida's Red Sox future, NL East predictions, Orioles rotation, and an AL MVP candidate that isn't Aaron Judge.
(21:04) Ken and Alanna also crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.
(25:02) The Padres sale valuation is reportedly turning heads.
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Opening Day Storylines: Chourio to IL, Roki Sasaki, Mets sign Pham

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Ken Rosenthal discusses why the Phillies chose to extend Cristopher Sánchez. (Top of show) 

(4:18) Pirates phenom Konnor Griffin headlines a talented group optioned to Triple-A.

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(10:07) Ken is high on the Marlins, but they'll need to start the year without 2025 All-Star Kyle Stowers.

(12:06) Inside Dish explores Ken's recent article about Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer thumb rehab.

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(19:29) Grillin' Ken answers questions, including Opening Day memories, a pitching matchup to eye this coming weekend, and if there are executives and managers already on the hot seat.

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Ken Rosenthal discusses why the Phillies chose to extend Cristopher S&aacute;nchez. (Top of show)&nbsp;
(4:18) Pirates phenom Konnor Griffin headlines a talented group optioned to Triple-A.
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(10:07) Ken is high on the Marlins, but they'll need to start the year without 2025 All-Star Kyle Stowers.
(12:06) Inside Dish explores Ken's recent article about Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer thumb rehab.
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(19:29) Grillin' Ken answers questions, including Opening Day memories, a pitching matchup to eye this coming weekend, and if there are executives and managers already on the hot seat.
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Pirates option Konnor Griffin, Cristopher Sánchez extension, Max Scherzer piano-playing rehab

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Konnor Griffin Called Up! Who’s Hot & Who’s Not, Early Season Trends

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