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**Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal**

MLB insider Ken Rosenthal covers baseball’s latest news and pressing issues every week with his unfiltered commentary and inside access from sources around the game.
Weekly staples include The Lede, Dude and Dork of the week, and Inside Dish with a closer look at Ken’s articles in The Athletic.
Ken also answers your questions every week. Drop a line in the reviews and Ken will do his best to reply on his next show!

Latest Episodes:

Trey Yesavage injury news, Seiya Suzuki update, WBC review Mar 19, 2026

Show notes

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo share their lasting images from the 2026 World Baseball Classic. (Top of show)

(8:35) The hosts delve into Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage beginning the upcoming season on the IL.

(10:22) The Cubs received “good news” on Seiya Suzuki’s prognosis.

(13:24) Ken and Alanna take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including positives of WBC participation, Ezequiel Tovar's stock rising and Konnor Griffin as an all-time prospect.

(20:07) Plus, the hosts crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

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Team USA slips past DR, Italy faces Venezuela, Tim Kurkjian joins! Mar 16, 2026

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Alanna Rizzo welcomes storytelling legend Tim Kurkjian to discuss Team USA beating the Dominican Republic last night in a nail-biting 2-1 win. (Top of show)

(12:06) Team USA moves on to Tuesday’s WBC Final against either Italy or Venezuela.

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(16:29) Inside Dish tackles a few well-known birthdays celebrated today.

Grillin’ Tim answers your burning questions, including a rule change he'd make, favorite and least favorite ballparks to cover a game and most improved team in 2026.

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WBC Quarterfinal Preview: Cinderella Stories, Pitching Matchups Mar 12, 2026

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo look ahead towards the USA vs. Canada matchup and recap Italy's dominant victory over Mexico. (Top of the show)

(05:34) Is Marlins outfielder and Team Canada slugger Owen Caissie a future superstar?

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(06:43) Ken and Alanna break down the WBC bracket and the matchups for this weekend.

(12:16) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including favorite pool play moments, changes to Team USA roster, Aaron Nola and Sandy Alcántara potential bounce back seasons, and Clayton Kershaw's Team USA status.

(21:05) Ken and Alanna name their Dude and Dorks of the Week.

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Team USA vs Mexico WBC preview, DOMINANT DR, Tarik Skubal's dilemma Mar 09, 2026

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Ken Rosenthal previews his call of tonight’s Mexico vs Team USA game at 8p ET on FOX. (Top of show)

(4:54) Ken reacts to Shohei Ohtani and Masataka Yoshida leading Samurai Japan to a 3-0 record that clinched Pool C.

(6:38) Plus, Puerto Rico and Cuba sit atop Pool A, and the Dominican Republic is mashing through Pool D.

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(8:29) Inside Dish unpacks Tigers ace Tarik Skubal’s sudden dilemma - does he pitch again for Team USA?

(18:43) Grillin’ Ken answers your live questions, including Jurickson Profar's appeal status, Yoshida's sudden trade value, Moises Ballesteros for NL ROY and why Lucas Giolito is still unsigned.

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World Baseball Classic Preview: Every Contender, Dark Horses & More Mar 05, 2026

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo preview the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Why each of the Top 4 teams can win it all, whether a dark horse nation can make a run, and the Pool Play matchup we're most looking forward to. (Top of show)

(12:03) The hosts take your live Grillin' Ken questions, including how covering the WBC is different than a World Series, no ABS in the tournament, Astros reinforcements & if Konnor Griffin was considered for Team USA.

(22:23) Ken and Alanna crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

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Freddy Peralta/Mets extension soon? Max Fried story, Marmol extended Mar 02, 2026

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Ken Rosenthal unpacks his latest piece in The Athletic: why the Mets and Freddy Peralta are a good fit. Could they come together on a long-term extension? (Top of show)

(6:11) The Cardinals extend manager Oli Marmol.

(7:31) Team USA adds Ryan Yarbrough to their loaded pitching staff. The World Baseball Classic nears!

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(9:36) Inside Dish unpacks Ken’s story about Yankees southpaw Max Fried.

(16:25) Grillin’ Ken answers your questions, including Kevin McGonigle love, why Michael Kopech is still available, Starling Marte to the Royals, Astros' Paredes plan and Ken's Vlad Guerrero Jr. sitdown.

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Max Scherzer signs back with Blue Jays, Randal Grichuk links up with Yankees, Konnor Griffin BUZZ Feb 26, 2026

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to Max Scherzer rejoining the Toronto Blue Jays and what it means for their rotation. Plus, Randal Grichuk signs a minor league deal with the Yankees.

(06:38) Ken previews his upcoming story on Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin. What is stopping him from making the Opening Day roster, and did the Pirates learn from the way they handled Paul Skenes?

(08:22) Diamondbacks starter Merrill Kelly will not be ready for Opening Day due to back discomfort.

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(11:18) Grillin’ Ken answers your live questions.

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Red Sox lineup questions, Arte Moreno's "survey," Orioles new digs Feb 23, 2026

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Michael Conforto and Rhys Hoskins have new homes. (Top of show)

(2:50) Ken Rosenthal unpacks his latest column in The Athletic about the Red Sox. They are banking on Roman Anthony to provide needed pop.

(4:40) While the Twins are relieved Joe Ryan has inflammation, they could be troubled by keeping Ryan and Pablo Lopez at the last Trade Deadline.

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(7:22) Angels owner Arte Moreno cites a "survey." We're not buying it.

(9:59) Inside Dish explores the Orioles new development building.

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(18:59) Grillin’ Ken answers your live questions, including Giolito's market, Twins and Braves trades, and possible trade candidates during Spring Training.

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Bruce Meyer leads MLBPA, Braves SP injuries, Jordan Westburg's status Feb 19, 2026

Show notes

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to the MLBPA electing Bruce Meyer as their interim executive director. (Top of show)

(8:11) The hosts dish on the Braves starting pitching injury woes.

(11:02) Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg’s status is up in the air.

(13:46) Grillin’ Ken answers your burning questions, including free agent pitchers, Tony Vitello's comments and extension season.

(19:00) Ken and Alanna crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

(24:25) Alanna lends updates from Dodgers camp.

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Padres sign Castellanos, Zac Gallen is back, Harper vs Dombrowski? Feb 16, 2026

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Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Padres signing Nick Castellanos to a 1-year deal and highlights other, high-upside moves A.J. Preller made recently. (Top of show)

(4:34) Zac Gallen is back with the Diamondbacks, and slots into a promising rotation.

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(7:09) Ken questions if the Orioles have done enough with their rotation.

(10:39) Inside Dish wrestles with how much team chemistry matters.

(17:33) Grillin' Ken answers if Dave Dombrowski has lit a fire under Bryce Harper, if there are signs of process with the Rockies, what's next for Max Scherzer and Red Sox President Sam Kennedy placing the onus on Cubs infielder Alex Bregman.

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