Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal

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5 most improved teams, Anthony Rizzo wants to play, Best free agent out there Feb 24, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal lists his 5 most improved teams heading into 2025 (non-Dodgers/New York division) - props to the D'Backs, Reds, Rangers, Royals & Red Sox. (Top of Show)

(9:57) Inside Dish explores Anthony Rizzo's determination to play in 2025. The veteran first baseman is thinking big picture about what kind of deal he'd sign.

(16:25) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including most surprising free agent remaining, if the 2025 Guardians are better than last year and which team will be the biggest surprise this season.

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Blue Jays whiff on Vlad Jr, Red Sox infield dilemma, ABS challenge testing begins Feb 20, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss how the Toronto Blue Jays botched the Vladimir Guerrero Jr. saga. (5:30)

(Top of show) Let's look at both sides to Boston Red Sox infielder Rafael Devers insisting on staying at third base.

(12:09) The hosts also discuss what to watch for as the ABS challenge system testing begins.

(15:25) Alanna & Ken take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including the most competitive division in baseball, the Mariners starter with the highest upside, if the Yankees are sending a message to Marcus Stroman & Ken and Alanna's favorite Spring Training cliches.

(24:58) The hosts also crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

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Turf war brewing in Boston, Cubs falling flat, Trout moves to RF, Doc & Boone extensions soon?! Feb 17, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal reacts to Rafael Devers standing his ground on playing third base and explains why the best fit for Alex Bregman in Boston is at third base. (Top of Show)

(4:06) Ken also looks at the looming extensions for last year's World Series managers: Dave Roberts and Aaron Boone.

(7:25) Ken expands on a piece from his weekend notes column explaining why the Angels didn't take out insurance on Anthony Rendon's albatross of a contract.

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(10:07) Inside Dish uses the Cubs failed Bregman pursuit as a springboard for a big gripe: owners who aren't trying to win.

(16:46) Speaking of the Angels, Ken reacts to Monday's news that Mike Trout will primarily move to right field in 2025.

(17:51) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including the details of a minor league deal, if the AL West has caught the Astros, and Ken's favorite part of Spring Training.

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Alex Bregman picks Boston, Shohei Ohtani update, Nick Pivetta to Padres Feb 13, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to the Boston Red Sox signing Alex Bregman to a 3-year deal and question where the gold glove infielder will play. How does Boston choosing Bregman affect Nolan Arenado? (Top of Show)

(11:05) The San Diego Padres sign free agent Nick Pivetta to a backloaded deal, and Shohei Ohtani is progressing towards pitching this season.

(15:55) The hosts take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including how the Yankees must respond, how Hall of Fame pitching standards have changed and where the Orioles sit in the AL East pecking order.

(22:56) Alanna and Ken crown their Dudes & “John Fisher” Dorks of the Week.

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Top Spring Training Storylines: ABS, Francona returns, Dodgers rotation, Vlad Jr. extension talks Feb 10, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal unpacks his biggest Spring Training storylines, including implementing ABS in the big-league game, Terry Francona's return with the Reds, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. extension talks and how the Dodgers will assemble their rotation. (Top of show)

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(9:38) Inside Dish looks back at Ken's first spring covering the 1987 Baltimore Orioles. True story: he started covering baseball without knowing how to calculate ERA!

(16:32) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if the Braves will sign another pitcher, when Albert Pujols will be a major league manager & will Alex Bregman sign this week??

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Pete Alonso re-signs with Mets, Rays uncertain future, AL Central favorites Feb 06, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal and guest host Tricia Whitaker discuss the New York Mets bringing Pete Alonso back into the fold. (Top of Show)

(5:14) The hosts dive into murky comments that further cloud the Tampa Bay Rays future in St. Pete. Plus, how will the team perform at Steinbrenner Field this season?

(16:11) Ken and Tricia answer your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including if the Orioles need more starting pitching, how Alonso affects Alex Bregman's saga, who is the AL Central favorite & Nolan Arenado's latest rumors.

(23:54) The hosts also crown their Dudes & "John Fisher" Dorks of the Week.

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Jack Flaherty to Tigers, 5 teams with big needs, "Sacramento A's" Feb 03, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal breaks down Jack Flaherty's return to the Tigers and weighs if Detroit can still swing for Alex Bregman in free agency.

(5:11) A look at 5 teams with their biggest needs still out there.

(10:17) Inside Dish recalls the time Ken got called to the bench in bankruptcy court.

(17:17) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including what the Athletics & Rays would do if they were to host playoff games, why more teams weren't in on Ha-Seong Kim & what to call the Athletics during their Sacramento stay.

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Steinbrenner's money comments, Rays ink Kim, Royals sign Carlos Estevez, Reds moves Jan 30, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal & guest host Hannah Keyser address including the Reds going for Luis Robert Jr. but coming up empty. Do they like their other recent additions? (Top of show)

(5:43) Look at the Kansas City Royals stacking up their bullpen with this Carlos Estevez deal.

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(14:09) Ken and Hannah answer your live Grillin' Ken questions.

(23:38) Plus, they react to Hal Steinbrenner’s recent comments and crown their Dudes & Dorks of the Week.

Also covered: How does Ha-Seong Kim fit on the Rays? The Orioles made moves but their offseason still seems lackluster.

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Cubs acquire Ryan Pressly, Bregman/Astros return possible, Steve Cohen talks Pete Alonso, Skenes studying Jan 27, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal dishes on Ryan Pressly waiving his no-trade clause to the Cubs and opening the door for an Alex Bregman-Astros reunion. (Top of show)

(4:25) An unnamed baseball executive pointed out the Dodgers defense could be their Achilles heel.

(6:08) Paul Skenes has his sights set on the Cy Young. Skenes told us Saturday how an LSU analyst found something that could help him reach even greater heights.

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(9:31) Inside Dish unpacks Steve Cohen's comments on negotiations with Pete Alonso. Ken explains why the Mets owner's comments toe the line with a key clause in the CBA.

(17:23) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if Salvador Perez is a HOF lock, how the Dodgers will manage Shohei Ohtani's 2-way status and comparing Carlos Beltran's HOF candidacy to known steroid users.

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HOF reax, Roki's reason, Angels done? Jan 23, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo weigh in on Roki Sasaki signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Top Of Show)

(5:07) The hosts react to the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame Class and discuss non-Hall of Famers with similar resumes.

(20:51) Ken and Alanna also answer your live Grillin' Ken questions, and crown their Dudes & Dorks of the Week.

Fan q's include how LA dishing out deferral deals might shape their future and whether the Angels are finishing making moves after their early offseason flurry.

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