Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal

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Strange Trade Deadline Recap: Mets sell, Fish fly, Yankees sigh, AL Central snooze & AL West arms sprint Aug 02, 2023

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Full Ken reaction on how the market unfolded in a strange year, how the high-priced Mets and Yankees reacted differently and that wild arms race in the AL West.

Ken shares his (lack of) sleep schedule and tales interacting with executives in a mad scramble.

Dude of the Week is the lone female GM in the bigs and a dork Yankee fans would agree with.

Ken talks fans in Boston & Minnesota off the ledge in Grillin' Ken and tries to answer for the lethargic AL Central.

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Trade deadline szn! Scherzer deal aftermath, Verlander could go, plans for Pads/Cubs/O's/Dodgers/Red Sox/Rangers & more Jul 31, 2023

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Ken reacts to the Mets moving Max Scherzer to the Rangers and asks if Justin Verlander will follow suit. The Dodgers are looking for pitching and the Rangers may not be done yet. Ken calls Padres GM A.J. Preller one of the most creative execs in baseball - what direction will he take his team?

Inside Dish explores how the deadline is a unique beast. Verlander is the Dude of the Week for reaching a career milestone and the dork took his celebration a little too far.

Grillin' Ken questions ask what the Cubs, Orioles and Red Sox may do between now and Tuesday's deadline at 6pm and Ken shares his top 5 players still available.

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Trade deadline is so soon! What Ken is hearing about Ohtani, Padres & other bubble clubs + Sal Frelick's debut was a movie Jul 24, 2023

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The trade deadline is a week away! Ken breaks down the slimming chances the Angels move Shohei Ohtani and the options the Padres & two other bubble teams are weighing.

Ken explains how hectic the deadline is to cover, how information sometimes never gets out, the dilemma of being first versus being right, and the deal that didn't happen that stills gnaws at him.

Austin Riley snags Dude of the Week and Jarred Kelenic's destructive flip out grabs the Dork award.

Grillin’ Ken answers your questions, including which side are the Mariners on, what value Jake Cronenworth has & how teams weigh controllable assets.

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GO TIME for Orioles & Brewers, Padres are fading, the perils of live TV & could Ohtani win 2 MVPs this season?? Jul 17, 2023

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Ken dishes on how the Padres could run the trade deadline in a sellers market if they shop their key commodities.

He also measures the Orioles and Brewers upward trajectory over the weekend and explains why it's time for both teams to buy now!

Mookie is mashing, props to Dead and Co. for siding with Oakland & MLB is running their personnel into the ground.

Grillin’ Ken answers your questions, including if Shohei Ohtani would win MVP in both leagues, if the Braves should stand pat at the deadline, options for the Red Sox and if the Cardinals need to blow the whole thing up.

Plus, a tip of the cap to FOX's All-Star coverage and the scramble in the production truck.

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What to do with Ohtani, All-Star Game Dropouts, Manoah’s so back! Jul 10, 2023

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Ken wants Elly in the All-Star Game! From Seattle during All-Star week, Ken talks through AL & NL ASG player withdrawals and additions. A quick reaction to the Top 5 MLB Draft picks and props to the smart choices made by the Mariners.

Don't miss Ken’s reaction on what the Angels options are for Shohei!

Grillin' Ken sponsored by Baseball BBQ answers your questions, including if Devers deserved an All-Star spot, current 1st place teams and if they will stay there, and his top 3 favorite MLB ballparks.

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Braves are beasts, Tatís peers say no and is Stroman about to get traded? Jul 03, 2023

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Ken reacts to the All-Star rosters announced: why he loves and hates that Fernando Tatís Jr. is left behind. Bravo to Atlanta for sending eight All-Stars and some reasoning for why they're running roughshod over the NL East. Marcus Stroman is staying put...for now. What are the Cubs legit options with him?

Don't miss Ken's favorite All-Star memory that had the home team booed off the field! Shohei Ohtani is the Dude of the Week and Ken argues about players not wearing their own jerseys during the All-Star Game.

Grilling Ken answers your questions, including if Farhan Zaidi deserves credit, how the Reds can become true contenders and what's the best performance Ken has ever seen?

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Aaron Judge's cloudy injury outlook, Angels made moves & Ken's London sewer story Jun 26, 2023

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Ken spotlights Aaron Judge's murky injury outlook and why the Yankees veteran hitters haven't stepped up in his absence.

The Angels see an opening in the AL Wild Card picture and revamped their infield defense. Ken explains how this impacts their chances in the Shohei Ohtani offseason sweepstakes.

Also covered: Ken's London experience that included fishing in the sewer, Eury Pérez Dude of the Week and what are catchers supposed to do on plays at the plate?

Grilling Ken - answering your questions: A surprise name that could be moving this trade deadline, precedent for what a Shane Bieber trade could net the Guardians and Corbin Carroll's chances in the NL MVP discussion.

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Manfred belittles Oakland fans, Ohtani might be playoff-bound and Yankees flop without Judge Jun 19, 2023

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Ken spotlights Shohei Ohtani mashing his way to playoff contention and explains why the Angels WON'T be trading him.

A response is necessary to commissioner Rob Manfred "punching down" from his high horse towards Oakland and their fans. He may be the punching bag for the owners but he goes about it with condescension and lack of professionalism.

Inside Dish: Ken laments last week's layoffs at The Athletic. Plus, Corbin Carroll is a dude deserving our attention and the Bronx seems to have lost their Bombers.

Grilling Ken - answering your questions: the future of divisions, Brian Cashman's leash and whether the success of the Orioles could lead more teams to tank.

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The Braves are a machine, Steve Cohen stays level-headed, A's players have a pulse & the Reds say "why not us?!" in the NL Central Jun 12, 2023

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$364 million doesn't buy what it used to. Ken digs into the meager Mets and why owner Steve Cohen is staying level-headed during this current mess.

Props to the Braves dominance includes reasoning for why Jesse Chavez is an All Star.

Inside Dish covers Ken's story on Rangers manager Bruce Bochy. Ken unpacks his writing process and how the legendary manager turned franchise fortunes around.

Tip of the cap to A's players pulling off a sweep in Milwaukee and why Oakland has company at baseball's bottom!

Ken answers your burning questions, including the future as Cubs manager for David Ross, the relief pitching market at the trade deadline, how baseball can grow its international fan base and where Ken bought his office shelves...seriously?!

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Aaron Judge is HIM, Just walk Vladdy, Rangers are MLB's sexiest team and the Dodgers live in pitching prospect paradise Jun 05, 2023

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Ken puts the spotlight on the scorching Texas Rangers and makes sure we embrace Aaron Judge's greatness.

Oh hey it's June and the Arizona Diamondbacks are in first place in the NL West. Let's talk about it.

The Dodgers are delighted by their arms in Double A. Is it a wave for the future or an arsenal to wheel and deal at the trade deadline?

Ken applauds Sarah Langs, baseball's ray of light.

Dork of the Week is the manager who decided to challenge Vlad Guerrero Jr. with a base open - what was he thinking?!

Ken answers your fan questions in "Grilling Ken", including what outfield options the Yanks have and how the trade deadline pitching market is shaping up. Plus, the woeful Kansas City Royals and Ken's favorite ballpark foods.

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