Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal

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Cubs NEED to spend, Mets have Kyle Tucker interest, Arb exchange day Jan 08, 2026

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Ken Rosenthal and Scott Braun discuss arbitration projection numbers for key players ahead of today’s deadline. (Top of show)

(3:28) Ken explains his latest column in the Athletic: why now is the time for the Cubs to spend on an impact bat.

(11:22) The hosts debate what to make of the New York Mets’ interest in free agent Kyle Tucker.

(14:23) Ken and Scott crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

Ken takes your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including if the Twins should rethink their Pablo Lopez and Joe Ryan stance, if the luxury tax thresholds will rise, Ken's reaction to Michael Lorenzen to COL and if it's time to put Craig Breslow on the hot seat.

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Yankees have Edward Cabrera interest, Blue Jays sign Kazuma Okamoto, Royals extend Q, TOUGH AL East Jan 05, 2026

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Ken Rosenthal unpacks the reported interest the Yankees (and a handful of teams) have with Marlins starter Edward Cabrera. (Top of show)

(2:22) Teams are also after Brewers ace Freddy Peralta.

(4:19) Ken shares why the Blue Jays are a great fit for Japanese hitter Kazuma Okamoto. Are the Jays the AL’s best team?

(6:56) Plus, the Royals extend manager Matt Quatraro.

(9:04) Inside Dish takes a bigger picture look at the Yankees in a crowded, competitive AL East.

(17:44) Grillin’ Ken answers your live questions, including if Kyle Tucker could take a short-term deal, Bo Bichette as a fit in Philly, if Nolan Arenado could land in Anaheim and Pirates next steps after losing Okamoto.

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Ken's 2025 Storylines revisited, 2026 lookahead, Breakout candidates, Dude and Dork of the Year Dec 26, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo score Ken's 2025 season storylines, and look ahead to 2026.

The duo starts with the Dodgers - what will it take for LA to win a 3rd consecutive World Series title? (Top of Show)

(3:15) Juan Soto's first season in Queens was pretty, pretty good. What does he have in store next season?

(5:37) The Trade Deadline didn't happen as anticipated, but Ken has a few teams to already eye for next season.

(9:16) Two teams (Blue Jays & Mariners) thrived under pressure in 2025. Three others still face the heat going into 2026.

(12:14) Grillin' Ken answers the following questions - breakout candidates, a team on the rise, a team falling off & Ken's favorite aspect of the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

(17:32) Ken and Alanna crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Year.

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Red Sox acquire Willson Contreras, Murakami to White Sox, Bo Bichette/Alex Bregman latest intel Dec 22, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal discusses the Red Sox acquiring Willson Contreras from the Cardinals - another trade between these two teams. (Top of show)

(3:56) Ken unpacks Munetaka Murakami’s 2-year deal with the White Sox.

(6:23) How will the starting pitching trade market entice clubs to make deals?

(8:49) Inside Dish explores the latest news regarding teams pursuing Bo Bichette and Alex Bregman.

(17:24) Grillin’ Ken answers your live questions, including next moves for the Braves, Mets, Pirates and Yankees.

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Ken's latest on Alex Bregman and Ketel Marte, Munetaka Murakami/Kyle Schwarber comp, STACKED Team USA Dec 18, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo dive into teams that have a lot of work to do this offseason - Yankees, Red Sox, Cubs, Mets & Padres. (Top of Show)

(6:14) The hosts delve into Ken’s latest notes column that includes a possible path to the D’backs signing Alex Bregman and keeping Ketel Marte.

(11:28) Munetaka Murakami's comp with Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber exists.

(16:08) The hosts take your live Grillin’ Ken questions - including Cubs fans frustrations and a Twins ownership shuffle.

(21:15) Ken and Alanna crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

(24:27) The Phillies are betting on Adolis Garcia finding his offense again.

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Cards sign Dustin May, Brendan Donovan rumors, and more! Dec 16, 2025

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Lance Lynn, Kyle Gibson, and Jim Hayes discuss the Cardinals signing Dustin May, trade rumors surrounding Brendan Donovan, and what goes into make a no-trade list.

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Michael King market, Royals want Jarren Duran, Ketel Marte updates Dec 15, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal dives into free agent Michael King’s market, rumored to include the Yankees, Red Sox and Orioles. (Top of show)

(1:38) In Ken’s latest notes column, he shares the Royals’ interest in Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran. Is Boston asking for too much in return?

(3:39) Brendan Donovan talks are heating up - the Mariners and Giants are seen as frontrunners to deal with the Cardinals.

(4:18) The Diamondbacks are shopping All-Star Ketel Marte. Ken details if their ask changes after signing Merrill Kelly to a 2-year deal.

(8:55) Inside Dish unpacks the unpredictability of Padres executive AJ Preller during free agency.

(17:08) Grillin’ Ken answers your live questions, including Murakami's market, Skubal trade talks, if the Cardinals will trade all 4 veterans, Bichette to the Braves possibility and what the Reds are up to.

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Blue Jays extend Shapiro, Braves loading up, Freddy Peralta market, Is Boras waiting on Kyle Tucker? Dec 12, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the Toronto Blue Jays extending President & CEO Mark Shapiro 5 years. (Top of show)

(00:52) Ken and Alanna recap the Braves offseason so far.

(02:57) Ken gives insight into the markets for Kyle Tucker and Cody Bellinger.

(06:27) Hear from Ken on the pitching market, and specifically Freddy Peralta.

(09:40) Grillin’ Ken answers your questions, including the shortstop market, Ketel Marte trade rumors, possible packages for the Mets if they traded for Willson Contreras, potential Dodger packages for Tarik Skubal, chances the Giants go get Kyle Tucker or Bo Bichette, and which starting pitchers the Orioles could sign.

(20:51): Ken and Alanna crown their dudes of the week.
(23:32): Ken and Alanna crown their dorks of the week.

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Pirates make offer to Kyle Schwarber, Tigers strategy, Jeff Kent elected to HOF, Bonds & Clemens done? Dec 08, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal unpacks the veterna's committee Baseball Hall of Fame vote that elected Jeff Kent and left Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens on the sidelines. (Top of show)

(5:06) Ken shares his reporting that the Pirates have a 4-year offer out to free agent Kyle Schwarber.

(6:11) Hear from Ken on why the time is now for the Tigers to make a move in the AL Central.

(10:45) Inside Dish reflects Winter Meetings lore.

(18:15) Grillin’ Ken answers your questions, including if the Nationals could trade Mackenzie Gore to the Orioles, Cubs Zac Gallen interest, chances Schwarber signs with the Reds, Braves changes at 2B and if the Padres will dump payroll.

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Kyle Tucker visits Blue Jays, Hall of Fame vote Sunday, Dodgers shopping Teoscar Hernández? Dec 04, 2025

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Ken Rosenthal and Scott Braun react to yesterday’s reporting that free agent slugger Kyle Tucker visited the Blue Jays facility in Dunedin. (Top of show)

(4:06) Ken unpacks a note from his latest column that the Dodgers could trade Teoscar Hernández.

(9:08) The hosts preview the Contemporary Baseball Era Hall of Fame vote announced Sunday.

(14:21) Ken and Scott crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

(21:28) Ken takes your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including if the Twins could package Buxton with Ryan, Fernando-mania, Blue Jays payroll, Edwin Diaz market & Tatsuya Imai frontrunners.

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