Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal

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Gerrit Cole's FIRE, Cristopher Sánchez streak, Salary Cap proposal May 28, 2026

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss Yankees ace Gerrit Cole’s stellar return to the mound. (Top of show)

(1:53) Phillies star Cristopher Sánchez is on an incredible scoreless innings streak.

(3:42) The Cubs are back in the win column.

(6:32) The D’backs are cleaning up against lesser NL West teams.

(8:18) MLB Owners are reportedly unveiling a salary cap proposal in the latest round of labor negotiations with the MLBPA.

(11:54) Ken and Alanna take your live questions in Grillin’ Ken, including possible Giants coaching changes, White Sox/Cardinals/Nationals success, Orioles deadline thinking & Yordan Álvarez appreciation.

(20:17) Hear the hosts’ Dudes and Dorks of the Week!

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MLB teams trending up/down, Freddie Freeman's growing dilemma, Hitting is a dying art May 26, 2026

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal lends big picture thoughts post-Memorial Day, starting with teams off to a hot start - Nationals, White Sox, Cardinals, D'backs, Phillies, Brewers (Top of show).

(7:31) Cubs, Rangers, Tigers, Royals, Red Sox & Mets are trending in the wrong direction.

(12:25) The muddy American League sports teams with up and down starts.

(13:12) Inside Scoop unpacks Ken’s latest column about Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman and the subtle art of hitting.

(22:01) Grillin’ Ken answers your live questions: how the NL Cy Young is shaping up to be a historic race and if the White Sox are buyers come the Trade Deadline.

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News on Ohtani-Caminero trade that never happened, Skubal's speedy rehab, Brewers keep rolling May 21, 2026

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the latest on Tarik Skubal’s recovery and whether the Tigers ace could return sooner than expected. (top of show)

(3:41) The Brewers continue proving doubters wrong with one of the best records in baseball despite injuries, roster turnover, and moving on from several key stars in recent years. Does Matt Arnold deserve more credit?

(6:23) Ken revisits the Shohei Ohtani trade that almost happened at the 2023 deadline and how things played out afterward for both the Rays and Angels.

(13:43) Grillin' Ken answers your questions!

(22:54) Ken and Alanna show love to Brewers exec Matt Arnold and raised eyebrows for Pete-Crow Armstrong in Dude and Dork of the Week!

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It's time for Dodgers-Padres! Phillies flying, White Sox top Cubs, Mets edge Yanks, Bo Bichette's skid May 18, 2026

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Ken Rosenthal previews this week's Dodgers-Padres clash. (Top of show)

(6:20) Mariners prospect Colt Emerson makes his MLB debut, and looks like he's here to stay.

(7:37) Kyle Schwarber powers the Phillies past the Pirates.

(8:50) The White Sox take the Crosstown Classic rivalry series against the Cubs.

(10:26) Inside Dish breaks down the Mets' Subway Series win, plus Ken's latest column on Bo Bichette's early-season struggles.

(22:03) Grillin' Ken answers your live questions. Ask in the chat!

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Ohtani vs Skenes vs The Miz, Cal Raleigh hits IL, Moniak's moment May 14, 2026

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Ken Rosenthal and Scott Braun open the show discussing the latest injury news surrounding Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, Yankees pitcher Max Fried, and the Mets' battered lineup. (top of show)

(9:13) The hosts debate the three-horse race for the NL's best pitcher, weighing Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani against Pirates ace Paul Skenes and Brewers flamethrower Jacob Misiorowski.

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(14:59) Ken and Scott hand out their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

(21:50) Ken answers your Grillin' Ken questions, including whether the White Sox are buyers, if Bryce Elder is legit, what's next for Jazz Chisholm Jr., and more.

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Braves rolling, Brewers sweep Yankees, Mets & Giants lost seasons? May 11, 2026

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Ken Rosenthal unpacks the Braves taking 2 of 3 in LA this weekend. They host the Cubs in a 3-game set beginning Tuesday. (Top of show)

(2:10) The Brewers swept the Yankees, giving the Rays the AL East top spot.

(7:12) The Mets have the NL’s worst record. History suggests it’s not over yet!

(11:44) Inside Dish digs into Giants executive Buster Posey’s “subtraction by addition” moves. Notably, trading Patrick Bailey to the Guardians is atop the list.

(21:21) Grillin’ Ken answers your live questions: if trades will happen sooner than the Trade Deadline this year, if the Braves are the best team in baseball, and if David Stearns could lose his job if the Mets lose 90+ games.

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MLB's hottest teams, Braves-Dodgers preview, Answers to your q's! May 07, 2026

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo debate which surging team is baseball’s hottest: the Cubs, Rays, Braves or other! (Top of show)

(5:22) The hosts look ahead to this weekend’s heavyweight series in LA between the Braves and Dodgers.

(7:33) The Astros got hit with a devastating injury to Carlos Correa, which headlines this week’s key setbacks.

(12:09) Ken and Alanna take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including Cubs luck, Yordan Alvarez's future, Ken's ABS opinion, expansion cities, and the White Sox postseason path.

(18:44) Hear who the hosts crown as Dude and Dork of the Week.

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Orioles and Giants slipping, Chaim Bloom rebuilding Cardinals, Remembering the great John Sterling May 04, 2026

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Ken Rosenthal begins the show remembering the late John Sterling, the longtime Yankees broadcaster. (Top of show)

(1:38) Ken begins The Lede discussing how the Orioles and Giants road struggles are fueling their slips away from contention.

(3:32) The Yankees made an obvious choice to option Anthony Volpe to Triple-A.

(6:41) There’s a new crop of key names facing injuries (Ronald Acuña Jr, Joe Ryan, Ranger Suárez, Cal Raleigh)

(10:14) Inside Dish unpacks Cardinals POBO Chaim Bloom retooling another franchise towards contention.

(20:09) Grillin’ Ken answers your live questions, including Rays love, if it's finally time for the Angels to deal Trout, and if the Mets or Giants are more likely to escape the cellar.

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Mets place Robert Jr. on IL, Steele setback, Marlins win in LA Apr 30, 2026

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the crumbling Mets: now 10-20 with injuries mounting. (Top of show)

(3:40) The hosts dissect other injuries to key pitchers, including Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet, Cubs pitcher Justin Steele and Orioles starter Trevor Rogers.

(9:00) Ken and Alanna reflect on the Marlins winning 2 of 3 over the Dodgers in LA.

(11:24) The hosts take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including if the A's could part with Lawrence Butler, should the D'backs bring up Ryan Waldschmidt, and if the Rangers need a coaching staff shakeup.

(18:09) Ken and Alanna crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

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Red Sox fire Alex Cora, Ken's Biggest Surprises & Disappointments Apr 27, 2026

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Ken Rosenthal unpacks how the Red Sox suddenly ousted Manager Alex Cora and five other coaches over the weekend. (top of show)

(14:19) One month into the season, Angels starter José Soriano headlines Ken's five biggest surprises.

(21:32) The Mets are easily atop Ken's biggest disappointments list.

(25:10) Ken takes your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including Bobby Witt Jr.'s power outage and the meaning behind "The Lede."

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