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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:

Mets & Tigers CRUMBLE, Guardians & Reds SURGE, Mariners SWEEP Astros Sep 22, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal gets us primed for the final week of the regular season, with plenty still on the table. (Top of show)

(1:12) Ken breaks down what has gone wrong for the Mets.

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(3:42) The Tigers are nearing a historic collapse in the AL Central.

(5:50) The Mariners make a statement over the weekend to corral the AL West lead.

(10:19) Inside Dish explores how the Houston hold on the AL West withered this past weekend.

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(17:58) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if Ben Cherington will be back in Pittsburgh, if either AJ Hinch or Carlos Mendoza face the chopping block if their teams fail to qualify for the playoffs, if the Orioles will keep Tony Mansolino, and if fans revel in their own successes or their opponent's miseries.

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AL MVP debate: Judge or Raleigh? Alvarez injury, HUGE AL West series Sep 18, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo unpack the AL MVP Race and discuss whether Aaron Judge or Cal Raleigh can help their causes in the final 10 games. (Top of show)

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(9:25) The Astros will be without Yordan Álvarez for this weekend’s huge matchup with the Mariners.

(13:52) The hosts take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including a preview of Ken's Thursday game on FOX, what the hosts would change as MLB Commissioner for a day, and Nick Kurtz's stellar rookie season.

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(20:10) Ken and Alanna also crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

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AL West Chaos, Mets on the Brink, Ken Addresses Viral Cameraman Moment Sep 15, 2025

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Division leads shrinking, wild cards on the line, and stars under the microscope. Ken breaks down baseball’s tightest races and biggest storylines—all the pressure points that define September.

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Mets sliding, Tigers rout Yankees, Rangers surge, Mookie's back Sep 11, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss a favorite of pennant race baseball: unsung heroes. (Top of show)

(1:08) The hosts weigh the issues with both New York teams - the Mets continue their second-half slide and the Yankees unravel at home.

(4:49) The Texas Rangers are surging towards playoff contention.

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(10:17) Ken breaks news! The Baltimore Orioles are hiring a GM after quietly promoting Mike Elias to President of Baseball Operations.

(13:18) Grillin' Ken answers questions about the Astros postseason chances and Brian Snitker's interest in managing next season.

(16:18) Ken and Alanna reflect on the 24th anniversary of 9/11.

(19:48) The hosts crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

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(25:03) Ken shares his recent story about the Native Nations project to establish baseball talent pipelines among Native American communities.

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Dodgers drooping, AL WC frenzy, AL Cy Young race, RIP Davey Johnson Sep 08, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal recaps the puzzling week for the Dodgers, including their unprecedented loss on Saturday to the Orioles. (Top of Show)

(4:04) There is suddenly a race for the 3rd AL Wild Card spot.

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(6:52) Key injuries surfaced this weekend for Trea Turner and Daniel Palencia. Plus, updates on Corey Seager and Bobby Witt Jr.

(10:34) Ken reflects on the late Davey Johnson in this week’s Inside Dish.

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(20:49) Grillin' Ken includes Ken's World Series favorites, a favorite in the AL Cy Young race and Brandon Sproat's Mets debut from Saturday.

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AL Wild Card Shakeup, Yankees Pen Collapses, Roman Anthony Sidelined Sep 04, 2025

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The AL Wild Card is suddenly wide open for that last spot and the Mariners are sliding into familiar territory. Alanna Rizzo and Ken Rosenthal unpack Seattle’s late-season struggles, what it means for the MVP race between Cal Raleigh and Aaron Judge, and the latest AL East shakeups with Roman Anthony sidelined and the Yankees bullpen collapsing again. Plus, we hand out Dude & Dork of the Week and take your live questions in Grillin’ Ken.

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AL East Chaos, Rangers alive, Braves add Kim & Padres injury bug Sep 02, 2025

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The AL East race is heating up as the Blue Jays’ bullpen continues to falter, with costly blowups in the 6th, 8th, and 9th innings against the Twins, Brewers, and Reds. Toronto’s late-game struggles have cracked the door open for the Yankees and Red Sox, shifting the playoff picture in September. We also break down the Braves’ surprising claim of Ha-Seong Kim — a bold move for a team already out of the postseason race, but one that could reshape their future at shortstop.

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Mets sweep Phils, NL best record chase, KC in mix? Call-up sensations Aug 28, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo unpack the New York Mets sweeping the Philadelphia Phillies at home. (Top of Show)

(2:58) If the season ended today, the Los Angeles Dodgers would get the NL's second bye.

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(7:01) The Milwaukee Brewers shuffle their pitching staff.

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(13:15) The hosts take your live Grillin' Ken questions, including if the Red Sox will call up Payton Tolle, if the Mets need a new rotation in '26, and if John Mozeliak could end up in Colorado.

(21:47) Ken and Alanna also crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

(26:27) How close are the Kansas City Royals in the AL Wild Card picture?

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Red Sox BIG Bronx weekend, Padres smack back, Phillies lose Wheeler, MLB’s best rivalry is… Aug 25, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Red Sox taking the first three games against the Yankees in The Bronx this weekend. (Top of show)

(5:13) The Padres hold serve against the Dodgers at home.

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(10:38) Ken explores the NL East race with news that Zack Wheeler is lost for the season.

(13:31) Inside Dish crowns MLB’s best rivalry (right now).

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(20:12) Ken takes your Grillin’ Ken questions, including his reaction to Samuel Basallo's extension, how badly the Dodgers need Max Muncy, and his thoughts on the resurgent Kyle Tucker & the Cubs.

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Red Sox-Yankees juice, Realignment predictions, NL Wild Card madness Aug 21, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the keys to this weekend’s 4-game Red Sox -Yankees series. (Top of show)

(6:58) The hosts discuss the wave of realignment conversation swirling around baseball this week.

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(14:20) Ken and Alanna take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including which NL Wild Card team emerges in the 3rd spot, whether pitching or hitting wins the divisional races, and what to make of realignment proposals splitting up the Giants and Dodgers.

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(20:56) Ken and Alanna crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

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