Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo debate if a current manager will soon find himself out of a job. (Top of show)(9:22) New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge continues his torrid April as the Yankees sweep the Kansas City Royals. Up next: a road series in their home Spring Training ballpark.Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details.(13:14) Aaron Nola's command issues continued in a loss to the San Francisco Giants.(15:16) Ken and Alanna take your Grillin’ Ken questions, including Bo Bichette's trade value, surprise starts, Cubs demoting Matt Shaw, Kyle Tucker's future & Ken's favorite exhibit in Cooperstown.(21:40) The hosts also crown their Dudes of the Week, and address the Braves broadcast controversy as their "John Fisher" Dork of the Week.Go to StoryWorth.com/FOUL and save $10 on your first purchase!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal sizes up the Chicago Cubs pitching staff after losing Justin Steele for the season. (Top of show)(2:39) The Padres and Giants are the talk of the NL West after big weekends.Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FOUL.(8:13) Ken covers Mike Trout leaping into the stands in Houston - but why wasn't Trout's catch an out?!(10:28) Inside Dish discusses Ken's column in The Athletic regarding managers already on the hot seat.(18:21) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including what contract Kyle Schwarber can expect this offseason, why the Rangers can't hit right now, and which baseball celebrities are the game's most passionate.Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FOUL! #trueclassicpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to more details surfacing in Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s monster extension with the Toronto Blue Jays. (Top of show)Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details.(8:50) The hosts also dive into the Baltimore Orioles thin rotation, and why Mike Elias’ offseason approach bears the blame. (11:26) The Houston Astros fell flat in Seattle yesterday, and are off to another rocky start. (13:48) Ken and Alanna answer your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including what the players want in the next CBA, hot seats for Brandon Hyde and Bud Black, where Bo Bichette goes from here and should a team call Lance Lynn?(21:51) The hosts crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $3 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with Harry’s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal breaks down last night's megadeal for Vlad Guerrero Jr. and where it ranks historically. (Top of Show)(5:38) The Phillies took 2 of 3 from the Dodgers over the weekend - is it too early to say NLCS preview?Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details.(8:14) Vibes around the Giants are high with their 8-1 start.(10:27) Inside Dish reflects on Juan Soto's strong bond with his minor league host family.(16:53) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including what's wrong with the Reds, how the Red Sox should manage their outfielder abundance and what would a "hypothetical" Paul Skenes Pirates extension look like?Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to the flurry of contract extensions that have been signed during the first week of the season and discuss which of the deals are primed to age the best. (Top of Show) (8:48) The hosts analyze the Braves' ongoing struggles and debate whether it's too early to worry about their postseason hopes.Visit Homage.com/FoulTerritory and use code FoulTerritory for 20% off for all first time Homage shoppers.(12:59) We take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including which city has the best Opening Day celebrations, how are the Padres and Dodgers still undefeated, and what will Andrew McCutchen’s legacy be? (21:11) Ken and Alanna also crown their Dudes and Dorks of the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal sets the record straight: the Torpedo bats are perfectly legal, and other teams besides the Yankees are using them.(4:42) Star power was on full display over the weekend. Aaron Judge, Mookie Betts and Juan Soto already etched signature 2025 moments.Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to get 50% off your first order.(8:59) Rafael Devers starts 2025 with a historic low: 0-16 with 12 Ks. Will the Red Sox star climb out of his early season slump?(10:41) Inside Dish recalls the Toronto Blue Jays record-setting 10 home run game in 1987.(19:33) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if Judge is the game's greatest RHH ever, any concerns with the D'Backs opening series against the Cubs, which contender has a fatal flaw, and would Ken buy a Angels-White Sox opening weekend t-shirt?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Opening Day! Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the biggest storylines ahead of the 2025 season. The National League won't be a cakewalk for the Dodgers. Baseball's best teams reside in the "senior circuit." (Top of show) (2:45) The AL West feels up grabs between three teams. Plus, would a healthy Mike Trout be available at this year's trade deadline?Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FOUL.(8:50) Juan Soto has more than 700 million reasons to smile - what does a successful first year in Queens look like? (12:37) Ken and Alanna also answer your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including about Jordan Montgomery, Padres trading Michael King, today's best pitching matchup, if the Angels will be competitive and possible friction in the Red Sox clubhouse.(22:12) The hosts also crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FOUL! #trueclassicpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal discusses Red Sox #2 prospect Kristian Campbell making the Big League club. Boston's infield becomes clearer. (Top of Show)(3:18) The Guardians made a couple moves over the weekend to fortify the team in a tight AL Central.Go to GreenChef.com/territoryfree and use code territoryfree to get started with FREE salad for 2 months plus 50% off your first box.(7:22) Finally the Blue Jays extend...Alejandro Kirk. Is there another extension in the works?(9:54) Ken shares his 2025 season predictions in Inside Dish, including Most Improved Player, Most Improved Team, AL & NL Cy Young and AL & NL MVP. Let us know in the comments who you're picking!(15:46) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including where A.J. Preller ranks among GMs, who under-25 to start a franchise with, and Nico Hoerner's status for Opening Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to the Los Angeles Dodgers sweep in the Tokyo Series, and discuss which National League team will challenge them this year. (Top of Show)(4:10) The hosts debate the Houston Astros making Jose Altuve the team’s primary left fielder. Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code FOUL to get 50% off your first order.(9:01) Plus, the Philadelphia Phillies are suing an outside analytics company. The hosts take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including if Cam Smith makes the Astros roster, how the Dodgers will manage their pitching depth, Ronald Acuña Jr.'s Braves status, if the Lerners will now sell the Nationals and names to know to start at second base for the American Leagues in the All-Star game (with Altuve seemingly out of the running). (21:10) Ken and Alanna also crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal reacts to the hysteria surrounding the superstar Dodgers in Japan ahead of the Tokyo series. (3:00) Royce Lewis injured his hamstring two weeks before domestic Opening Day, and Ken explains why the Twins need to get off to a good start.(4:45) Pitching injuries continue to pile up. Ken weighs if the staggering teams will reach out to available free agent arms.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.(7:51) Inside Dish remembers the late John Feinstein. Ken shares a couple stories covering the ACC conference tournament.(15:45) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including thoughts on Joey Gallo pitching, why the Yankees aren't using Gerrit Cole insurance dollars to supplement the roster and if the Red Sox will extend Garrett Crochet now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.