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**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 reply on his next show!

Latest Episodes:

Blue Jays sign Cease, O’s get Helsley, Rays shopping Brandon Lowe? Dec 01, 2025

Show notes

Ken Rosenthal recaps the latest AL East moves: the Orioles sign Ryan Helsley to be their closer. (Top of show)

(3:57) Right before Thanksgiving, the Blue Jays went big on Dylan Cease's durability.

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(7:19) From this morning's notes column: the Rays could be motivated to move Brandon Lowe.

(10:23) Inside Dish reveals Ken’s Winter Meetings storylines.

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(21:46) Grillin’ Ken answers your questions, including if the Braves could sign a QO FA, how free agent pitchers pay for procedures, the Yankees infield needs and where the Dodgers are lurking.

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Mets OF puzzle, Brewers payroll crunch, Cardinals next moves Nov 26, 2025

Show notes

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss how the whole sport is incomplete, beginning with the Red Sox rotation having acquired Sonny Gray from the Cardinals. (Top of show)

(1:34) The Mets created a second outfield hole when dealing Brandon Nimmo to the Rangers this week.

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(5:51) The Brewers may need to subtract in order to add to their roster.

(8:33) Plus, next moves for Cardinals POBO Chaim Bloom. Bloom has already acted outside the norm for the Cardinals in one key area.

(13:12) The hosts answer your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including if Fernando Tatis Jr. could be a future Met, if the Red Sox will be a top-5 payroll team and where Tatsuya Imai could land to best compete with the Dodgers. Plus, the hosts' Thanksgiving preferences are covered.

(20:46) Ken and Alanna crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

(26:03) Bonus question about Alex Bregman, and then something each host is thankful for.

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Mets-Rangers trade, Ryan Helsley SP interest, Pirates and Marlins free agent spending for real? Nov 24, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal reacts to last night’s trade between the Mets and Rangers involving Brandon Nimmo and Marcus Semien. (Top of show)

(7:40) Ken unpacks his reporting over the weekend that teams are interested in free agent reliever Ryan Helsley becoming a starting pitcher.

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(11:44) Inside Dish unpacks why the Pirates and Marlins, notorious penny pinchers, are signaling to free agents their willingness to spend real dollars to improve their clubs. Why now?

(20:57) Grillin’ Ken answers your live questions, including Braves SS plans, Rangers options at 2B, and when will the Blue Jays strike.

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Braves make moves, Astros dump Dubón, FA closers, Angels/Orioles swap Nov 20, 2025

Show notes

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo break down some Braves activity: signing closer Raisel Iglesias and acquiring Mauricio Dubón from the Astros. (Top of show)

(2:25) Speaking of reunions, a look at the updated FA closers still available with one big name mulling a reunion.

(4:34) The Astros move Dubón in a cost-cutting move.

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(7:58) The hosts dive into the Los Angeles Angels acquiring Grayson Rodriguez from the Baltimore Orioles for Taylor Ward.

(14:08) Ken and Alanna answer your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including D'backs outfielders possibly garnering interest, Cubs adding offense, Lars Nootbaar's status, and if Milwaukee could be a home for Josh Jung.

(19:45) The hosts also crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

(25:28) Ken and Alanna have "White Whales" they have not yet interviewed.

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Josh Naylor is back! Kyle Tucker dark horse team, Phillies outlook Nov 17, 2025

Show notes

Ken Rosenthal reacts to last night’s news: the Mariners are reportedly re-signing Josh Naylor to a 5-year deal. (Top of show)

(4:17) The Phillies have moves to make - bringing slugger Kyle Schwarber back is atop their list.

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(6:36) Guardians star Jose Ramírez is building a Cooperstown, plaque-gallery worthy resume.

(10:08) Inside Dish dissects the qualifying offer market ahead of Tuesday’s deadline.

(19:00) Ken takes your Grillin’ Ken questions, including Braves shortstop options, Ketel Marte trade speculation, Red Sox #2 starter pursuit & Kyle Tucker dark horse team.

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Judge or Raleigh tonight, Ken's NL Cy Young ballot, FA STUD closers Nov 13, 2025

Show notes

Ken Rosenthal starts the show with news the Padres are exploring a sale. (Top of show).

(1:47) He also unpacks his NL Cy Young ballot following Paul Skenes’ unanimous win last night.

(4:31) Looking ahead to tonight’s AL MVP announcement: why fans can celebrate both New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge and Seattle Mariners star Cal Raleigh regardless of who wins.

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(8:30) Ken expects Shohei Ohtani will win NL MVP tonight - his 4th MVP award in 5 seasons!

(9:06) Ken also explores the closer free agent market this offseason.

(11:59) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including Buxton possible fit in Atlanta, factoring in ballpark adjustments with voting, a Dodgers package to land Paul Skenes, the relief trade market & big market teams approaching a salary cap.

(19:47) Ken crowns his Dude & Dork of the Week.

(25:07) A closer look at how Paul DePodesta intends to lead the Rockies.

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Prop scandal fallout, Twins + Rangers crossroad, out-of-the-box hires Nov 11, 2025

Show notes

Ken Rosenthal unpacks what we know in Sunday’s indictment of Cleveland Guardians pitchers Luis Ortiz and Emmanuel Clase. (Top of show)

(3:06) The Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers face critical decisions this offseason.

(6:33) Ken also tips his cap to Kyle Hendricks following the righty’s retirement.

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(9:40) Inside Dish explores the unconventional thinking in clubs’ hiring this offseason.

(17:18) Ken takes your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including offseason outlook for the Yankees, Pirates and Guardians. Plus, questions about the CBA, Tarik Skubal's future and a team willing to trade the farm to bolster their Big League club.

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Breaking: Craig Stammen is next Padres manager + 5 intriguing teams to watch this offseason, RP market Nov 06, 2025

Show notes

Ken Rosenthal is joined by guest host Scott Braun to run through a list of five teams to watch closely this offseason. The Padres are on that list and news breaks during the show that the club hired Craig Stammen as their next manager. What happened to Albert Pujols?

Grillin' Ken includes questions on the overall free agent class and we dive into some of the elite closer options available.

Dude of the week shouts out some individual World Series champs and dorks are obvious picks this week.

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Dodgers World Series triumph, Blue Jays fall short, Manager market Nov 03, 2025

Show notes

Ken Rosenthal talks about the Dodgers winning the 2025 World Series over the Toronto Blue Jays. Toronto falls agonizingly short, while LA's grit stands tall. (Top of show)

(11:59) Ken also explores the unfilled manager openings.

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(14:46) Inside Dish ranks the Top 5 World Series matchups Ken has covered.

(21:49) Grillin' Ken answers your live questions, including if Cody Bellinger is a Dodgers fit, what Pete Alonso's market will look like, and if Kyle Tucker's health is a free agency factor.

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Can the Dodgers Force Game 7? Blue Jays One Win from World Series Title + New Manager Moves Oct 31, 2025

Show notes

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo preview Game 6 of the World Series as Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Kevin Gausman take the mound (Top of show).

(5:18) The hosts break down the Dodgers offensive struggles, and what’s gone wrong for L.A. in this series.

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(8:25) They also dive into the latest managerial moves around baseball, including the Washington Nationals hiring 33-year-old Blake Butera and the Minnesota Twins bringing back Derek Shelton for 2026.

(13:00) Ken answers questions in a Friday edition of Grillin' Ken.

(21:24) Plus. Ken and Alanna's latest edition of Dude and Dorks of the week.

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