Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal

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Mookie moves to INF, Contreras won't catch, Soto sweepstakes, O's spending? Nov 07, 2024

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Alanna Rizzo and The Athletic's Britt Ghiroli discuss the Dodgers moving Mookie Betts back to the infield. How will LA piece together the outfield? (0:42)

(4:28) Plus, the Willson Contreras catching experience is seemingly over in St. Louis.

(9:06) The hosts compare Juan Soto’s free agency to free agency for Harper and Machado. 26 year-old superstars get PAID on the open market.

(14:03) Grillin' Britt answers fan questions on the Cubs & Orioles offseason, the Garrett Crochet trade market and Alex Bregman's future.

(23:45) Alanna and Britt also crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

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Boras revenge tour, Juan Soto/Pete Alonso market, Roki Sasaki posting, Tigers & Red Sox are spending?! Nov 04, 2024

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Ken Rosenthal unpacks his Top 5 offseason storylines, including Scott Boras' laundry list of key free agents, Roki Sasaki's MLB landing spot, which teams are affected by media rights reductions and where Pete Alonso and Juan Soto will end up. (0:34)

(10:13) Inside Dish explores what will take place at this week's GM meetings. Ken recalls key deals consummated after talks started at the GM meetings.

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(16:28) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including which starting pitcher the Red Sox should covet, which small market teams are ready to go for it and why MLB didn't use the highest rated umpires for the World Series.

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Dodgers expose Yankees, Angels land Jorge Soler, Offseason begins! Nov 01, 2024

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo put a bow on the Dodgers winning the World Series. Ken explains why the sport, as evidenced by the Fall Classic, is worse off because of what's being valued. (1:09)

(8:00) The offseason churn begins! Ken & Alanna are befuddled by the Jorge Soler fit with the Angels and react to the San Francisco Giants reportedly finding their general manager.

(14:26) Grillin’ Ken questions include comparing Freddie Freeman's walk-off slam to Kirk Gibson's iconic moment, where Walker Buehler goes this offseason, the Will Venable impact as White Sox new manager and Jordan Montgomery exercising his D'Backs player option.

(22:38) Ken and Alanna also crown this week’s Dudes and Dorks of the Week. Dorks went after a player. Not cool.

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Dodgers lead 2-0, Ohtani's shoulder update, Judge panic? Oct 28, 2024

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Ken Rosenthal reviews the key storylines following the Dodgers taking the first two World Series games. (0:40)

(2:18) Ken argues why the Yankees shouldn't panic with Aaron Judge's struggles, and shares the team's expectation that the presumptuous AL MVP will flip the switch.

(4:46) Ken also updates us on Shohei Ohtani's injured left shoulder and his game 3 prognosis.

(8:39) Inside Dish reviews Ken's Top 5 all-time postseason moments list. Hear his reasoning why Freddie Freeman's titanic Game 1 walk-off doesn't make the list!

(13:59) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including how many future Hall of Famers are playing in this series and any news on the White Sox managerial search.

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October legacies, Tale of the tape, Reviewable check swings? Oct 24, 2024

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World Series is in 1 more sleep! Ken Rosenthal and Scott Braun talk about the matchup from the legacy perspective. Ohtani, Judge, Stanton. Which star has the most to gain in this series? (0:45)

(9:09) More rule changes on the horizon in baseball?

(14:09) Grillin’ Ken answers your LIVE questions, including lineup expectations, offseason trades, and MLB’s dream matchup.

(27:09) Ken also crowns his Dude and Dork of the Week.

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Ken's World Series Preview, Aftermath for Mets/Guardians Oct 22, 2024

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Ken Rosenthal drops his preview of the heavyweight Yankees-Dodgers World Series!

Ken doesn't forget to give the Mets and Guardians their flowers as well. Besides the players, Ken explains why the Guardians and Mets have a hopeful future with who they have running their team.

This week's Inside Dish spotlights Shohei Ohtani finally making it to the ultimate stage. Ken shares Ohtani's quote to him and how impactful his presence is this postseason.

Finally, Grillin' Ken highlights the Pirates, Juan Soto, and what the Phillies plan on doing this offseason.

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Dodgers Slugging, White Sox Sale, Guardians Must-Win Oct 17, 2024

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Walker Buehler shines in Game 3. Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss playoff Kiké Hernández powering LA to victory. (1:34)

(4:33) The ALCS shifts to Cleveland. How can Guardians manager Stephen Vogt navigate the Yanks offense?

(11:35) Grillin’ Ken answers fan questions on Jerry Reinsdorf potentially selling the White Sox, the path for the Yanks, Triston Casas, the future for the Rays and Ohtani in the media.

(5:29) Also, Alanna and Ken reveal their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

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Sizing up Mets-Dodgers, Guardians-Yankees Oct 14, 2024

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It's LCS time and Ken Rosenthal drops analysis on all teams involved.

Will the Mets have a little more trouble with their pitching than the Padres had?

The Guardians have been resilient, but Ken questions how Cleveland will grab early leads.

Inside Dish spotlights managing in the postseason and Ken's recent article on Dave Roberts running LA's dugout.

Grillin' Ken includes questions about Walker Buehler's future, changing the postseason bye format, and what is the Tigers offseason going to look like?

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Scorching Mets, Roaring Tigers, Dodgers-Padres Game 5! Oct 10, 2024

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The scorching Mets and Tigers continue their success. Are they still considered underdogs?

(2:25) The Phillies flopped in New York. What went wrong against the Mets?

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(5:30) Look at the Dodgers staying alive in San Diego. Who will start game 5 for LA? How can they slow down the Padres offense?

(11:47) Grillin’ Ken answers fan questions about regional broadcasts, the Trop, Aaron Judge's struggles and Giancarlo Stanton's HOF case.

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Machado plays "The Villain", Postseason pressure, Judge & Betts struggle Oct 08, 2024

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Ken Rosenthal unpacks the four teams facing the most pressure with each Division Series tied 1-1. The Dodgers billion dollar offseason doesn't automatically make them #1 (0:52).

(9:00) Inside Dish spotlights Manny Machado: the Padres leader and the Dodgers villain. Ken talks about how he described Machado's leadership on Sunday's FOX broadcast, and how Manny's career arc contextualizes the latest incident.

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(17:53) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including why the Yankees always play in primetime, how the Orioles break through next October and if Reds fans can be happy with Terry Francona becoming Cincinnati's manager.

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