Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal

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Matt Chapman's Giants value, Ronald Acuña Jr. health concerns, Mike Trout’s patience with Angels thinning? Mar 04, 2024

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Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Giants landing Matt Chapman to a deal rife with opt-outs and doesn’t believe GM Farhan Zaidi saying their offseason is complete!

Ronald Acuña Jr. is flying across the country to see a specialist about his right knee. That fact alone is concerning for the Braves.

Inside Dish explores a conversation Ken had with Angels legend Mike Trout saying he’s "hellbent" on returning to his former self and Ken points to signs that his desire to play with one team might not last.

Dude of the Week got his ring & Dork of the Week is coming up short where it matters most: in the guarantees.

Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including the new device hitters will use to prep for relievers, where Ken stands on expansion to 32 cities & odds that Alex Cora odds finishes the season as Red Sox skipper.

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Cubs land Cody Bellinger, Boras FA aftermath, Pirates aren't fooling us Feb 26, 2024

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Ken Rosenthal reacts to Cody Bellinger inking a "pillow" deal with the Chicago Cubs. Did Scott Boras overplay his hand with his free agent class?

The Pirates may be telling us they're ready to compete but Ken explains how a lot needs to go right if owner Bob Nutting won't spend in free agency.

Plus, a look at Eduardo Rodriguez emulating Pedro Martinez at D'Backs camp.

Dudes of the Week flocked to Fans Fast in Oakland over the weekend & the Dork of the Week can't admit it screwed up these new uniforms.

Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if the Mariners are better, why it feels like the Angels aren't trying to improve, and a non-playoff team from last year that will make it to October.

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Scott Boras staring contest continues, "poorly constructed Padres" & absurd Strasburg saga Feb 19, 2024

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Ken Rosenthal questions if the six Scott Boras unsigned clients will ever get the deals they want. The Cubs, Giants, Yankees & Rangers haven't blinked yet and the stand off has no end in sight.

Ken tries to make sense of the disjointed and "poorly constructed" San Diego Padres. Xander Bogaerts is changing positions but is it the best move for the team long-term?

Inside Dish unpacks how to share news during tragic situations. Ken relates his Kansas City Royals article to times when he broke tragic news during the World Series.

Dude of the Week amazed Ken during their first encounter.

Dork of the Week could be Rob Manfred for another tone deaf comment, but instead, it's the Washington Nationals for forcing Stephen Strasburg to report to camp.

Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if the Yankees will ink another starting pitcher, candidates to replace Manfred as MLB's commissioner, why Gary Sanchez signing with the Brewers is still up in the air & if Ken will ever show up with the Savannah Bananas!

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Ken's Top 5 Spring Storylines, Kenley Jansen rumors, Bellinger or Soler for WS contender? Feb 12, 2024

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Ken Rosenthal's Top 5 spring training storylines include the Dodger machine, Juan Soto's Yankees, contract extension candidates, eight new managers and the Boras Four.

Plus, a look at the NL Central with the Pittsburgh Pirates adding Yasmani Grandal to the squad.

Inside Dish explores how Ken covers spring training in Arizona & Florida.

Ken also looks at how Carlos Correa set up a memorable interview after Cody Bellinger started squawking.

Dude of the Week had an almost robotic run in Cleveland & Dupes of the Week owe John Fisher millions of public funds.

Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including the Red Sox plan with Kenley Jansen, if the D'Backs are shopping for a right-handed bat & whether Bellinger or Jorge Soler would fit better on a World Series contender.

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Bobby Witt Jr. inks Royals extension, PACKED DodgerFest, Corbin Burnes trade aftermath Feb 05, 2024

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Ken Rosenthal dives into Bobby Witt Jr.'s 11-year, $288.7 million extension and how it impacts KC. (10:31)

(7:05) LA floods DodgerFest. Ken says the 2024 Dodgers will be the game's top story. Hear from Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts & Shohei Ohtani.

(0:59) Good times are here for the Orioles: New management with deep pockets & (21:47) Dude of the Week Mike Elias gets his ace.

(13:25) Inside Dish unpacks the Corbin Burnes trade. Ken explains why Milwaukee had to make the move and why calls for a salary cap and a Burnes Brewers extension weren't reasonable options.

(23:12) Ken is tired of the racially motivated Dorks of the Week who destroyed the Jackie Robinson statue in Kansas.

(24:00) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including how the Giants will fill the Ross Stripling vacancy in their rotation, a surprise team to keep on the radar & Ken's history covering no hitters.

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Hector Neris deal breakdown, Oneil Cruz extension talks, Vagabond A's fiasco Jan 29, 2024

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Ken Rosenthal explains why the Hector Neris Cubs deal is exactly where it should be.

Inside Dish unpacks the unprecedented decision-making John Fisher's A's face with their temporary ballpark. Why would any free agent want to play there? Ken presents the case on why Fisher's ramp up payroll plan is probably not going to happen.

Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including new thresholds for Hall of Fame pitching stats, Mariners young arms & if Oneil Cruz is angling for a Pirates extension.

Highlights from the BBWAA Awards Dinner include Shohei Ohtani addressing the crowd in English.

Dudes of the Week got their Hall calls & Dorks of the Week are those vote shamers among us.

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Jim Crane breaks character, HOF tracker update, Fall of Print Media Jan 22, 2024

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Ken Rosenthal argues that the Astros championship window is shrinking. Maybe that's why owner Jim Crane broke character and signed a DUDE he's coveted for years!

The BBWAA should induct a big class to the Hall of Fame. Ken examines the players trending towards Cooperstown immortality.

Plus, a recap of a rough week in journalism.

Dorks of the Week need to save their breaths in torching Anthony Rendon.

Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including why anyone would want to sign with the A's, could Mike Trout be in play for the Phillies & where does Clayton Kershaw could end up??

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175 Free Agents left, Juan Soto's the DUDE & Ken doesn't hate your team! Jan 16, 2024

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Ken Rosenthal explores being a month away from spring training with a whopping 175 free agents still out there. He tries to answer how we got to this point and whether the sport would ever have a signing deadline.

Inside Dish reflects on "The Machine" Albert Pujols on his 44th birthday, including a post script to an all-time World Series individual performance.

Dude of the Week just got paid, and will get paid again. Dorks of the Week left off an obvious name on their Top 10 catchers list.

Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including why Ken doesn't hate the Padres, what plan the Angels have & whether or not teams are tired of dealing with Scott Boras.

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Giants/Mariners trade, Boras free agents, Mets moves, frugal Red Sox + Ken's HOF Ballot! Jan 08, 2024

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Ken Rosenthal sizes up "The Boras Four" (Blake Snell, Jordan Montgomery, Cody Bellinger & Matt Chapman) with the teams that are lurking. (0:13)

(6:29) Ken also breaks down the Giants-Mariners trade for both sides. Robbie Ray could be a big midseason "add" to boost the SF pitching staff.

(9:58) Inside Dish explores Ken's Hall of Fame ballot. He defends voting for Carlos Beltran and vouches for Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley.

(21:40) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including weighing the Mets additions, questioning the Red Sox future as mid-market spenders & seeing the Twins sitting on the offseason sidelines.

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Ken disputes "weak" free agent market & examines big market teams with BIG needs Jan 03, 2024

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Ken Rosenthal explores what comes next with the free agent big board still loaded. Scott Boras clients are due up next.

Ken dishes on the Giants, Red Sox, Yankees, Cubs and Orioles as teams with extensive needs.

Inside Dish dives deeper into the Braves landing Chris Sale. Is the juice worth the squeeze for Atlanta? Does Vaughn Grissom improve the Red Sox?

Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including the most underrated offseason signing, Kenley Jansen's trade value & how the Jonathan India saga will conclude in Cincinnati.

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