Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal

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The Miz All-Star debate, Red Sox & Brewers soar, MLB Draft Recap! Jul 14, 2025

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It’s All-Star week! An MLB Draft recap to start off the show, including a sentimental pick by the Rockies with Ethan Holliday. Also, the youngest pick in the draft, Eli Willits goes first overall to the Nationals. (Top of show)

(2:53) The Red Sox and Brewers are on winning streaks and pushing the top of their divisions. Can they keep it up as we enter the 2nd half of the season?

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(9:30) Ken highlights the controversy surrounding Jacob ‘The Miz’ Misiorowski being named an All-Star.

(17:41) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including a Dodgers bullpen ask + Ken’s bowtie collection.

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Orioles trade Baker to Rays, DJ LeMahieu released, Royals run, Future superstar Cam Smith? Jul 10, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the Orioles trading reliever Bryan Baker to the Rays, perhaps signaling a bigger sell-off. (Top of show)

(4:54) The Yankees are shifting their infield after releasing DJ LeMahieu.

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(7:51) The Royals are suddenly surging back into the mix - are they buying or selling at the Trade Deadline?

(12:06) Ken and Alanna answer your Grillin’ Ken questions via ChatBCC and in the YouTube chat, including what skills competitions should the All-Star weekend add, if relievers get overlooked in the Midsummer Classic, if the Dodgers would be better off without Dave Roberts, if the Red Sox will trade Jarren Duran and if PCA will be MVP at season's end.

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(22:01) The hosts also crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

(25:47) The Astros might've already won the Kyle Tucker trade.

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Nationals fire Rizzo & Martinez, All-Star snubs, Hot Jays, Cold Yanks Jul 07, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Nationals cleaning house a week before they'll make the #1 pick in the MLB Draft. (Top of show)

(4:43) Ken has a gripe with the All-Star player ballot and weighs other All-Star snubs.

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(10:28) The Toronto Blue Jays are baseball’s hottest team.

(13:50) Inside Dish examines Yankees manager Aaron Boone’s role in the team’s recent slide.

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(22:46) Ken takes your Grillin’ Ken questions via ChatBCC: if the Astros are the AL frontrunners and if the Cardinals will stay in contention. Join the conversation at foulterritory.chat (it’s free!)

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Luis Ortiz placed on leave, Kershaw 3K, Muncy hurt, Braves crumbling Jul 03, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal and Scott Braun react to MLB placing Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz on paid leave. (Top of show)

(4:27) Dodgers icon Clayton Kershaw reaches 3000 strikeouts but the team loses Max Muncy in the process.

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(7:47) The Braves are unraveling. What assets will Atlanta sell at the Trade Deadline?

(11:59) Ken and Scott take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including where Kershaw ranks as an all-time left-handed pitcher, if the Yankees will trade for a third baseman and why Ken gave Freddie Freeman his All-Star nod at first base.

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(22:08) Ken also crowns his Dude and Dork of the Week.

(25:03) Ken explains that the Rangers' Adolis Garcia could be an intriguing Trade Deadline candidate.

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Mets swept, Astros & Blue Jays surge, Guardians fall, Judge is back Jun 30, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Mets putrid showing over the weekend as owner Steve Cohen preaches patience. (0:50)

(3:26) The Phillies take the NL East lead but Ken is not all that impressed with Philly either.

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(5:31) The Astros top the Cubs in Kyle Tucker’s return to Houston. They're surging with Yordan Álvarez still sidelined.

(7:03) The Blue Jays are flying high heading into a huge four game series against the Yankees.

(9:32) After last season's ALCS appearance, this year's Guardians are a big disappointment.

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(12:00) Ken’s Inside Dish explores his long-awaited Aaron Judge story finally seeing the light of day.

(20:12) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if the A's will trade Luis Severino because he doesn't like Sacramento's mound, if the Tigers are underappreciated, if O'Neil Cruz is available and if the Red Sox ought to move on from Walker Buehler.

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Miz outduels Skenes, Scherzer returns, Rays playoff home question Jun 26, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss MLB holding preliminary conversations with the Tampa Bay Rays about where to play home playoff games. (Top of show)

(5:16) Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer returned Wednesday, what can he bring to the charging Jays?

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(6:25) Milwaukee Brewers sensation Jacob Misiorowski is a key figure in the NL Central’s Trade Deadline.

(11:35) The hosts answer your live Grllin’ Ken questions, including Byron Buxton trade rumors, the lack of sellers in this year's Trade Deadline, if the Braves are underachieving, Reds trade options, All-Star snubs and how the Mets can fill needs.

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(22:19) Ken and Alanna also crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

(26:40) The Cubs' time to act is now.

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"Meh" teams on the fence, Phillies & Giants series wins, Should Rangers shop Corey Seager? Jun 23, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal creates a new “meh” division of teams on the contending bubble. (Top of show)

(8:34) He also reacts to the Philadelphia Phillies taking 2 of 3 from the New York Mets, and the San Francisco Giants winning the Rafael Devers “revenge series.”

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(12:46) Ken’s Inside Dish remembers his late colleague Scott Miller.

(21:05) He also takes your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including the team with the easiest path to a division title, if the balls are different this year, and if the Rangers should shop Corey Seager.

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Yankees skid, Padres/D’backs drop, Rays sale, Teams that should buy Jun 19, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the brewing race in the AL East with the New York Yankees falling back to the pack. (Top of show)

(2:10) The San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks are slipping behind the surging Los Angeles Dodgers.

(5:53) Plus, more on the future Tampa Bay Rays outlook with the team in talks to be sold for $1.7 billion.

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(9:27) BIG Grillin’ Ken today, including if MacKenzie Gore could be traded, teams that need to go all-in this year, how the Astros are still thriving, prime candidates for extensions, if the Giants are done, if the Cardinals could deal Nolan Arenado and how the CBA timeline impacts signings and extensions.

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

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(27:07) BONUS Grillin' Ken covers Brendan Donovan's Cardinals status and how the Cubs are a win-now cautionary tale.

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Red Sox trade Rafael Devers to Giants, Ohtani returns to the mound Jun 16, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal breaks down yesterday’s massive deal: the Boston Red Sox trading infielder Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants. (Top of show)

(11:34) Ken views the trade from the Giants lens. Where is Devers' best fit defensively and how will his bat play at Oracle Park?

(18:04) Ken zooms out on the NL West race and discusses why Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is pitching tonight against the San Diego Padres.

(22:31) Ken answers your Grillin’ Ken questions: if the Devers deal mirrors when the Sox dealt Nomar Garciaparra in 2004, and if Dave Martinez is on the Washington Nationals hot seat.

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Civale requests trade, Sandy Alcántara's surge, Jackson Jobe is out Jun 12, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo dig into Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Aaron Civale requesting a trade after being shifted to the bullpen. (Top of show)

(4:51) Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcántara might be turning a corner in his last two starts.

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(7:50) The hosts assess the Detroit Tigers trade deadline needs with starter Jackson Jobe out for the season with Tommy John surgery.

(12:50) Grillin' Ken questions include how the Red Sox may reshuffle once Alex Bregman returns, Ken's pick for best defensive CF, the Dodgers needing to get healthy, who the Cubs might target & if the Cardinals are in trouble.

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(21:28) Ken and Alanna also crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

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