Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal

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Rangers & Phillies free agent wins, Kim Ng departs, SF needs a star, Evan Carter's rise & is Bryce Harper Mr. October 2.0?! Oct 17, 2023

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The Marlins need to check themselves after letting Kim Ng walk away. Bruce Sherman is a slam dunk Dork of the Week.

The Rangers and Phillies are going for it! Ken Rosenthal explains why the two teams leading the League Championship Series benefit from signing free agents that are thriving on the big stage. Specifically, how Bryce Harper turned into this generation's Mr. October.

Inside Dish recalls memories of the 1989 San Francisco Earthquake prior to World Series Game 3. Ken remembers navigating the indelible moment's aftermath - including a press conference by candlelight.

Evan Carter rose from obscurity in August to playoff DUDE in October.

Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if the Giants will finally land their superstar, teams giving up competitiveness for sustainability, Justin Verlander is a good postseason pitcher & the loudest playoff stadiums Ken experienced.

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Phillies-Braves THRILLER, Dodgers pitching woes, "Hogwash" playoff format, Rangers sizzle & Twins-D'Backs World Series? Oct 10, 2023

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How are the D'Backs biting the Dodgers right now?! Ken lists the ingredients to their upset run and of course hypes Phillies-Braves after that Game 2 thriller!

Ken examines tweaks to the playoff format and why baseball needs to re-seed. C'mon, this isn't March Madness!

Other topics covered: Carlos Correa re-rise to stardom, the Rangers are dangerous, and pondering a Twins-D'Backs World Series.

Speaking of the Twins, their Dude shows they got the better end of the Pablo López-Luis Arráez deal & Ken blasts the DORK who threw his manager under the bus.

Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including Kevin Cash's future in Tampa Bay, the AL East's 0-6 postseason & Ken's camera well survival kit.

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Wild Card series previews + Astros rise, Mariners & Cubs fall, Kapler/Showalter firings Oct 02, 2023

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Inside Dish covers the Giants and Mets firing Gabe Kapler and Buck Showalter. Could either team lure Craig Counsell?

Ken Rosenthal previews each Wild Card series and explains why Blue Jays-Twins could be the best matchup.

What a weekend finish to the season! Tip of the cap to the Astros for winning the AL West and the Diamondbacks for capturing the 3rd NL Wild Card. Autopsies are in order for the reeling Rangers + the Cubs and Mariners crumbled.

Ken crowns Dude and Dork of the season & an explanation for why Ken is this week’s dork!

Plus, a tribute to Tim Wakefield's legacy.

Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including Sunday's farewells across baseball, Ken's favorite Wild Card memory & if baseball has a Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce power couple.

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Wildcard CHAOS, Outlooks for pending free agents, Bob Melvin's future & dorks are bad gift-givers Sep 26, 2023

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Inside Dish explores some pending free agents and their possible offseason outlooks - including Shohei Ohtani, Blake Snell, Josh Hader and more.

And it's the last week of the regular season! Ken examines the wild wildcard hustle.

Tip of the cap to the Dude who reached his round number & shame on the lame gift the Dorks gave Miguel Cabrera.

Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including Bob Melvin's future in San Diego, why anyone agrees to a mutual option & the three books Ken would want if deserted on an island for a year.

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Dodgers own NL West, O's/Rays battle continues, Astros questions & Ohtani still AL MVP lock? Sep 18, 2023

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Is Shohei Ohtani still an easy AL MVP or has Corey Seager entered the chat? Ken Rosenthal has some thoughts and he also highlights the Dodgers for clinching yet another NL West title.

A recap of the Orioles/Rays weekend series is here along with a comparison of remaining schedules for both clubs.

Ken’s birthday is this week, happy birthday, Ken! Inside Dish dives into his Top 5 most memorable events he’s covered in his career.

Matt Olson or Royce Lewis for Dude of the Week?

Ken tells us why Red Sox ownership takes Dork status after they fire yet another front office member.

Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including what the Astros are missing in their clubhouse, who the Red Sox #1 candidate is to lead their front office & whether the Twins are World Series contenders or not.

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Rays real shot to catch Orioles, Cy Young race, Braves run the NL East & there's more to Tommy Pham Sep 11, 2023

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Ken Rosenthal handicaps the AL East race and explains why Tampa Bay is still within striking distance of the Orioles for the top spot. Also, a look at the AL wildcard and continued congestion in the NL playoff picture.

Ken explains why innings pitched - not advanced metrics - matter in deciding the Cy Young races.

Inside Dish dives into the reporting behind The Athletic's deep dive into Tommy Pham as a consummate teammate, diligent worker & student of the game.

The Braves dominance in the NL East merits Dude of the Week (apologies to Jose Altuve!) & Mark Lerner's pettiness against Nationals World Series hero Stephen Strasburg earns him Dork status.

Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including whether the Red Sox or Yankees are more poised to contend in '24 & how baseball is reacting to this season's balanced schedule.

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Ohtani's agent speaks, Julio Urías arrested, Acuña Jr.'s torrid week, Showalter's future as Mets manager & the White Sox "closed process" Sep 05, 2023

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Ken questions Shohei Ohtani's agent saying his client is readying to DH on opening day in 2024. What does it mean for Ohtani's future as a two-way star?

Ken reacts to the Julio Urías felony domestic violence arrest. First, thinking about the health of the victim and second, Urías' future in baseball - including his own free agent path this offseason.

Inside Dish explores the White Sox interviewing practices before hiring Chris Getz. How does the team know Getz is the best candidate if they didn't interview anyone else?

On the field, a look at three intriguing pennant races: the AL West, AL Wild Card and NL Wild Card. Ken spotlights the D'Backs for the third wild card spot because he thinks Merrill Kelly and Zac Gallen will be the difference makers.

Ronald Acuña Jr. is a Dude holding up his end of the NL MVP race and the Cleveland Guardians are Dorks for doing too little at the deadline.

Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including Buck Showalter's future in Queens, whether being a White Sox fan looms endless agony & teams that could be in on Japanese star Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

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AL West is cray, unanswered Ohtani q's, NL MVP race is real, why it's time for the Twins & bad looks for owners named John Aug 28, 2023

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The Twins should be feared come playoff time! History be damned - Ken explains why this is the year for a better postseason showing in the Twin Cities.

Shohei Ohtani has a torn UCL and is still playing. The two-way superstar is baseball's "sphinx" and the longer Ohtani keeps quiet, the longer the unanswered questions about his recovery and free agency linger.

Ken starts with the Mariners surging ahead in the AL West and how it is impacting the Wild Card standings. Is the AL West the best?

This just in: Ronald Acuña Jr.'s grip on the NL MVP race is slipping. Mookie Betts put on a show in Boston, and given his excellence at three positions in the field, Ken explains why this week's Dude is in a coin-flip competition for MVP.

Owners named John had a rough week flapping their gums. John Angelos earned Dork status worried about the Orioles financials. Not to be outdone, John Fisher conveyed the Athletics will have a higher payroll once they head to Vegas. Sure. Right.

Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if the Nats rebuild is ahead of schedule and if the Rays team building model is flawed given the lack of ultimate postseason success.

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Yankees and Padres flop, Mariners soar, Brewers status check, and some iffy early returns from trade deadline Aug 21, 2023

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Ken Rosenthal laments the Yankees lost season: why years of poor decisions led to their downfall & how the Bronx Bombers can rebuild their organization.

Not far behind as disappointments, why are the Padres looking up at young upstart teams in the NL Wild Card race?

The Mariners are making the NL West a 3-horse race. Ken tells us how their offense has finally emerged and their sturdy pitching makes them an October threat.

Inside Dish explores the small sample returns from the trade deadline with thoughts on SD, LA, Milwaukee, Miami and Texas.

A historic run for Dude of the Week and a recurring Dork.

Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if the Mariners regret trading Paul Sewald at the deadline, where the Brewers sit in the NL pecking order & manager of the year candidates in both leagues.

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Anderson/Ramírez spar fallout, Angels crumble, Early trade returns & Philly fans have gone soft! Aug 07, 2023

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Ken unwraps the bout by second base as players policing themselves. He dives into what has happened to Tim Anderson and why José Ramírez said "enough."

A look at the NL Wild Card race reveals some teams sagging post-deadline. We've been waiting for the Padres to finally vault into playoff position - will they seize this opening?

The Angels are backsliding again: why the move to go all-in for Shohei Ohtani is the backfire we all saw coming.

Get ready for a scrutinization of teams who didn't act for starting pitching at the trade deadline. A worthy Dude and some soft Dorks and answers to your questions in Grillin' Ken, including the most exciting division race, AL ROY and if Ken has seen the Barbie movie :)

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