Alanna Rizzo welcomes MLB.com contributing writer Kyle Glaser to break down Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki’s MLB future. 

Glaser speaks on what should we know about the prospect and who are the favorites to land the budding superstar? (0:47)

(6:16) Alanna & Kyle also discuss Yu Darvish's presence in both Sasaki's development and the Padres pursuit. 

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(22:18) Plus, the comparisons between Sasaki and Shohei Ohtani extend beyond both players wearing number 17.

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Alanna Rizzo welcomes MLB.com contributing writer <a href="https://twitter.com/KyleAGlaser?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Kyle Glaser</a> to break down Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki’s MLB future. Glaser speaks on what should we know about the prospect and who are the favorites to land the budding superstar? (0:47)(6:16) Alanna & Kyle also discuss Yu Darvish's presence in both Sasaki's development and the Padres pursuit. Get 10 FREE meals at <a href="http://hellofresh.com/FREEFT">HelloFresh.com/FREEFT</a>. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan.(22:18) Plus, the comparisons between Sasaki and Shohei Ohtani extend beyond both players wearing number 17.<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@foulterritoryshow">Watch Fair Territory on the FT channel</a> with new episodes running twice per week all year long!

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.
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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!

Alanna Rizzo welcomes MLB.com contributing writer Kyle Glaser to break down Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki’s MLB future. 
Glaser speaks on what should we know about the prospect and who are the favorites to land the budding superstar? (0:47)
(6:16) Alanna & Kyle also discuss Yu Darvish's presence in both Sasaki's development and the Padres pursuit. 
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(22:18) Plus, the comparisons between Sasaki and Shohei Ohtani extend beyond both players wearing number 17.
Watch Fair Territory on the FT channel with new episodes running twice per week all year long!

Sasaki spotlight! Kyle Glaser on Roki posting, Darvish factor, Ohtani comps

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Ken Rosenthal unpacks injuries to big names: Mookie Betts, Hunter Brown, Juan Soto and Alejandro Kirk (Top of show).

(5:15) Ken explores why a few teams are starting slow - the Red Sox, Orioles and Giants.

(11:26) A look back at Jo Adell's incredible show Saturday night.

(18:30) Ken explores his latest piece in The Athletic about Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner.

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Ken Rosenthal unpacks injuries to big names: Mookie Betts, Hunter Brown, Juan Soto and Alejandro Kirk (Top of show).
(5:15) Ken explores why a few teams are starting slow - the Red Sox, Orioles and Giants.
(11:26) A look back at Jo Adell's incredible show Saturday night.
(18:30) Ken explores his latest piece in The Athletic about Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner.
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Mookie Betts, Juan Soto & Hunter Brown injured; O’s & Red Sox slow starts, Jo Adell's INCREDIBLE night

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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’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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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.
Start your 7-day free trial today at <a href="https://foxone.com">FOXOne.com</a>

Viral ABS Challenges, Hot Rookies, Yankees & Blue Jays start strong

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Sasaki spotlight! Kyle Glaser on Roki posting, Darvish factor, Ohtani comps

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