Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal

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Kyle Tucker & Corbin Burnes updates, Next Red Sox/Yankees moves, Bo's Jays future Dec 12, 2024

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the trade market for Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (top of show)

(5:00) Corbin Burnes is the last ace standing in free agency. Ken explains why Burnes may be leaning towards a West Coast team.

(9:30) Plus, the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees aren’t done adding after acquiring star left-handed pitchers Garrett Crochet and Max Fried. Where are the AL East foes looking now?

(12:06) Ken & Alanna answer your Grillin' Ken questions, including a Teoscar Hernandez update, if Bo Bichette's Blue Jays era is over, chances the Padres part with either Fernando Tatis Jr. or Manny Machado & the best bargain free agent out there.

(20:06) The hosts also crown their Dudes & Dorks of the Week.

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Soto picks Mets: Inside the HUGE deal & Yankees must pivot Dec 09, 2024

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Ken Rosenthal reacts to Juan Soto agreeing to a record-setting deal with the New York Mets. Ken breaks down the monster deal and shares how the New York Yankees must move forward without the superstar outfielder. (top of show)

(14:52) Inside Dish breaks down the other Soto suitors left out in the cold: the Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers. Where do they go from here?

(23:12) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including Dave Parker and Dick Allen earning Hall of Fame election, who the next huge free agent will be, and what hope do small market teams have?

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Soto Waiting Game, Slim Lynn, Rangers Offseason Plans Dec 05, 2024

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss where the Juan Soto sweepstakes is at and the signs a decision is nearing. (0:37)

(6:44) The hosts dish on a potential Dodgers reunion with Home Run Derby champ Teoscar Hernández. Are they already pivoting from the Soto sweepstakes?

(8:37) Ken shares his latest article on Lance Lynn slimming down in hopes of eating innings for a new team in 2024.

(11:27) Grillin’ Ken answers fan questions on the Rangers offseason, Pete Alonso/Mets situation, Hye-Seong Kim and how the Soto bidding process works.

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(25:55) Alanna and Ken also reveal their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

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Soto Dominos, Speedy Boras, Mets sign Montas & Cubs ink Boyd Dec 02, 2024

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Ken Rosenthal points to Scott Boras moving quickly this off-season. He also analyzes the pitching outlooks the for the Mets & Cubs following their reported deals with Frankie Montas & Matthew Boyd. (0:39)

(4:51) Everyone is waiting on Juan Soto. Ken predicts which players (and teams) who will see action once someone reels in the biggest fish.

(8:40) Inside Dish recalls past crazy Winter Meetings in Dallas, including one of Ken's biggest career scoops.

(15:00) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including how to tell phony free agent reports from the real ones, why teams aren't copying the Dodgers deferral strategy & the Astros offseason approach.

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Snell deal highlights growing divide, Boras is BACK, Cubs won't spend Nov 29, 2024

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Ken Rosenthal & Alanna Rizzo unpack the growing divide existing between baseball's "haves & have-nots" following Blake Snell's Dodgers deal. They kick around the ramifications for next year's CBA and question if a new TV deal and influx of revenue would urge any skimping owners to spend. (0:55)

(9:21) Alanna & Ken answer your Grillin' Ken questions, including Hal Steinbrenner's Yankees legacy, the idea that all Juan Soto deals are equal, the non-tendered list & how would Ken fix the Marlins?

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(22:33) Alanna & Ken also crown their Dudes & Dorks of the Week.

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Angels ink Kikuchi, Braves OF shopping, Red Sox might move Devers Nov 25, 2024

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Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Los Angeles Angels signing Yusei Kikuchi to a 3-year deal. LA continues their active offseason. (0:23)

(4:48) The Atlanta Braves are shedding payroll and looking for outfield help before Ronald Acuña Jr. and Spencer Strider return midseason.

(7:52) Inside Dish explores the Boston Red Sox roster reshuffle this offseason, and how Rafael Devers could shift across the diamond. Ken admits the plan drastically changes if Juan Soto signs - a serious champagne problem!

(14:12) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including the Mariners offseason plan, an emerging rookie next season and who has baseball's best hair?

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Roki Sasaki rumors, Blake Snell latest, Ohtani/Judge unanimous MVPs? Nov 21, 2024

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Ken Rosenthal & Scott Braun discuss Blake Snell meeting with clubs. Could the Red Sox finally get their lefty? (0:37)

(5:50) Japanese star Roki Sasaki’s agent was not pleased with execs thinking he's got a done deal already.

(11:17) Ken and Scott also preview tonight’s MVP announcements and debate if Yankees superstar Aaron Judge & Dodgers unicorm Shohei Ohtani will both earn unanimous MVP awards.

(15:02) LIVE Grillin’ Ken answers your questions, including prospect hoarding, a possible Cody Bellinger trade, and Padres positional holes to fill.

(23:15) Ken also crowns his Dude & Dork of the Week and sheds a little light on teams in on Juan Soto.

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Skeptical Soto pursuit by Red Sox & Jays, Rays future uncertain, Orioles need an ace! Nov 18, 2024

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Ken Rosenthal argues the Blue Jays & Red Sox pursuing Juan Soto doesn't make sense for them. (0:49)

(4:31) While the Orioles moving in the left field fence is a good start to their offseason, Ken counters that landing an ace should be in the cards.

(7:02) Ken explains why the Reds & Royals feel like natural trade partners.

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(10:17) Inside Dish unpacks the complicated Rays future. Their new ballpark now seems unlikely...where will the team permanently end up?

(15:43) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including era adjusted stats in Hall of Fame voting, a plan-B if Soto fall throughs & should Red Sox fans be prepared to be disappointed?

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Rays find 2025 home, Cardinals youth movement, Sasaki/Crochet/Soto Rumors Nov 14, 2024

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Alanna Rizzo welcomes the Athletic's Katie Woo to discuss the Rays intention to play at Steinbrenner Field in 2025. (0:35)

(2:19) The Cardinals have a new philosophy in 2025 - just don't call it tanking!

(10:20) Woo gives an update on the free agency market. Could we see any moves before Soto signs?

(11:35) Alanna & Katie also crown their Dudes & Dorks of the Week.

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(16:39) ESPN's Jesse Rogers lays out how the Cubs can pitch Roki Sasaki heading to the North Side. What kind of pressure exists for Craig Counsell in year two?

(19:18) Plus, Will Venable's checklist as the new White Sox manager and how to best thread the needle for the highest Garrett Crochet return.

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Sasaki spotlight! Kyle Glaser on Roki posting, Darvish factor, Ohtani comps Nov 11, 2024

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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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