Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo are live from Camelback Ranch to discuss Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. being set on $500 million in present-day value. (Top of Show)(7:29) The hosts debate why the New York Yankees are reluctant to sign free agent arms to backfill their decimated pitching staff. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.(12:40) Ken and Alanna take your questions in a live Grillin’ Ken, including where the Rays go from here and a spring breakout player to watch.(18:23) The hosts crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week - a cap that really swung and missed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal reacts to the developing story that Gerrit Cole might be headed for Tommy John surgery. Giancarlo Stanton is another headline to the alarming Yankees injury bug. (Top of Show)(2:01) Other injuries to watch include serious ones (George Kirby, Francisco Alvarez and Grayson Rodriguez) and seemingly minor setbacks (Jurickson Profar and Shohei Ohtani).(6:49) Props to Lawrence Butler earning an extension - could it be a case of the A's raising their salary floor? The Marlins are another team under a microscope for keeping revenue sharing in its pockets. 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!(8:53) Inside Dish highlights Mo Vaughn's recent return to baseball. Ken's latest column in The Athletic chronicles how the 1995 AL MVP left the game in anger and rekindled his love for baseball.(15:09) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if the coast is clear for the Red Sox in the AL East, which managers and front office execs are on the hot seat, and if Dylan Cease's trade market will suddenly heat up.Rate/Review 5 stars please :) Ken is back with Alanna Rizzo on Thursday at 12:30pm ET. Bring your questions to the live YouTube chat!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss midsection injuries to Baltimore Orioles star Gunnar Henderson and Houston Astros infielder Christian Walker. (Top of Show)(3:59) Plus, a look at two veterans signing team-friendly deals this week. The hosts discuss what this means for players still unsigned. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.(11:04) The Hall of Fame is changing its Contemporary Era ballots policy to weed out a certain group of controversial players. (18:07) Alanna & Ken answer your live Grillin’ Ken questions (26:07) The hosts also crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal explores the slew of injuries at Yankees camp and explains why Marcus Stroman may suddenly have a role in the rotation. (Top of show)(5:27) Ken reacts to news that Rob Manfred is weighing Pete Rose's lifetime baseball ban following Rose's passing in September.(7:46) Baseball's "100 Years War" is over! Ken explains what the MASN resolution could mean for the Nationals and Orioles.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to https://ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.(11:05) Inside Dish unpacks Ken's reporting on Austin Hedges and the relationship between Dee Strange-Gordon and Kristian Campbell.(17:51) Ken answers your Grillin' Ken questions, including Luis Robert's future, should MLB teams be able to trade draft picks and how Elly De La Cruz can factor in the NL MVP race.Rate/Review the Fair Territory podcast (we'll take 5 stars please!) and drop your Grillin' Ken questions in there! Ken is back with Alanna Rizzo Thursday at 10:30am ET and will answer some of those q's then.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the Houston Astros' season outlook and Nolan Arenado's three-hour trip to face the New York Yankees in Spring Training amid trade rumors. (Top of Show)(9:03) Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/foul and use code foul.(10:03) The hosts also weigh in on Kyle Finnegan re-signing with the Washington Nationals.(11:59) Ken and Alanna also answer your live Grillin' Ken questions.(18:05) 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.(19:06) The hosts crown their Dudes & Dorks of the Week.WATCH - Fair Territory episodes drop 2x per week on YouTube too!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal lists his 5 most improved teams heading into 2025 (non-Dodgers/New York division) - props to the D'Backs, Reds, Rangers, Royals & Red Sox. (Top of Show)(9:57) Inside Dish explores Anthony Rizzo's determination to play in 2025. The veteran first baseman is thinking big picture about what kind of deal he'd sign.(16:25) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including most surprising free agent remaining, if the 2025 Guardians are better than last year and which team will be the biggest surprise this season.Rate/Review the Fair Territory podcast (we'll take 5 stars please!) and drop your Grillin' Ken questions in there! Ken is back with Alanna Rizzo Thursday at 10:30am ET and will answer some of those q's then.Go to GreenChef.com/territoryfree and use code territoryfree to get started with FREE salad for 2 months plus 50% off your first box.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss how the Toronto Blue Jays botched the Vladimir Guerrero Jr. saga. (5:30)(Top of show) Let's look at both sides to Boston Red Sox infielder Rafael Devers insisting on staying at third base.(12:09) The hosts also discuss what to watch for as the ABS challenge system testing begins. (15:25) Alanna & Ken take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including the most competitive division in baseball, the Mariners starter with the highest upside, if the Yankees are sending a message to Marcus Stroman & Ken and Alanna's favorite Spring Training cliches.(24:58) The hosts also crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/foul and use code foul.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal reacts to Rafael Devers standing his ground on playing third base and explains why the best fit for Alex Bregman in Boston is at third base. (Top of Show) (4:06) Ken also looks at the looming extensions for last year's World Series managers: Dave Roberts and Aaron Boone. (7:25) Ken expands on a piece from his weekend notes column explaining why the Angels didn't take out insurance on Anthony Rendon's albatross of a contract. For 30% off your order, head to Orgain.com/FOUL30 and use code FOUL30.(10:07) Inside Dish uses the Cubs failed Bregman pursuit as a springboard for a big gripe: owners who aren't trying to win. (16:46) Speaking of the Angels, Ken reacts to Monday's news that Mike Trout will primarily move to right field in 2025. (17:51) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including the details of a minor league deal, if the AL West has caught the Astros, and Ken's favorite part of Spring Training.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to the Boston Red Sox signing Alex Bregman to a 3-year deal and question where the gold glove infielder will play. How does Boston choosing Bregman affect Nolan Arenado? (Top of Show)(11:05) The San Diego Padres sign free agent Nick Pivetta to a backloaded deal, and Shohei Ohtani is progressing towards pitching this season. (15:55) The hosts take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including how the Yankees must respond, how Hall of Fame pitching standards have changed and where the Orioles sit in the AL East pecking order.(22:56) Alanna and Ken crown their Dudes & “John Fisher” Dorks of the Week. To claim your Double your Roses offer, go to 1800Flowers.com/ftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal unpacks his biggest Spring Training storylines, including implementing ABS in the big-league game, Terry Francona's return with the Reds, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. extension talks and how the Dodgers will assemble their rotation. (Top of show)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!(9:38) Inside Dish looks back at Ken's first spring covering the 1987 Baltimore Orioles. True story: he started covering baseball without knowing how to calculate ERA!(16:32) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if the Braves will sign another pitcher, when Albert Pujols will be a major league manager & will Alex Bregman sign this week??WATCH - Fair Territory episodes drop 2x per week on YouTube too!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.