

Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal
Foul Territory Network
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!
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!
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Oct 22, 2024 • 26min
Ken's World Series Preview, Aftermath for Mets/Guardians
Ken Rosenthal drops his preview of the heavyweight Yankees-Dodgers World Series!Ken doesn't forget to give the Mets and Guardians their flowers as well. Besides the players, Ken explains why the Guardians and Mets have a hopeful future with who they have running their team. This week's Inside Dish spotlights Shohei Ohtani finally making it to the ultimate stage. Ken shares Ohtani's quote to him and how impactful his presence is this postseason. Finally, Grillin' Ken highlights the Pirates, Juan Soto, and what the Phillies plan on doing this offseason.Try Huel with 15% OFF today using code FOUL at my.huel.com/foulterritorysept24. Fuel your best performance with Huel today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 17, 2024 • 32min
Dodgers Slugging, White Sox Sale, Guardians Must-Win
Walker Buehler shines in Game 3. Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss playoff Kiké Hernández powering LA to victory. (1:34)(4:33) The ALCS shifts to Cleveland. How can Guardians manager Stephen Vogt navigate the Yanks offense?(11:35) Grillin’ Ken answers fan questions on Jerry Reinsdorf potentially selling the White Sox, the path for the Yanks, Triston Casas, the future for the Rays and Ohtani in the media.(5:29) Also, Alanna and Ken reveal their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.Go to Orgain.com/FOUL to receive 20% off your order. Real Nutrition for Real Life!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 14, 2024 • 21min
Sizing up Mets-Dodgers, Guardians-Yankees
It's LCS time and Ken Rosenthal drops analysis on all teams involved. Will the Mets have a little more trouble with their pitching than the Padres had?The Guardians have been resilient, but Ken questions how Cleveland will grab early leads.Inside Dish spotlights managing in the postseason and Ken's recent article on Dave Roberts running LA's dugout. Grillin' Ken includes questions about Walker Buehler's future, changing the postseason bye format, and what is the Tigers offseason going to look like?Get 10 FREE meals at HelloFresh.com/FREEFT. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 10, 2024 • 28min
Scorching Mets, Roaring Tigers, Dodgers-Padres Game 5!
The scorching Mets and Tigers continue their success. Are they still considered underdogs?(2:25) The Phillies flopped in New York. What went wrong against the Mets?Get 20% off + free shipping with the code FOUL20 at manscaped.com(5:30) Look at the Dodgers staying alive in San Diego. Who will start game 5 for LA? How can they slow down the Padres offense?(11:47) Grillin’ Ken answers fan questions about regional broadcasts, the Trop, Aaron Judge's struggles and Giancarlo Stanton's HOF case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 8, 2024 • 23min
Machado plays "The Villain", Postseason pressure, Judge & Betts struggle
Ken Rosenthal unpacks the four teams facing the most pressure with each Division Series tied 1-1. The Dodgers billion dollar offseason doesn't automatically make them #1 (0:52).(9:00) Inside Dish spotlights Manny Machado: the Padres leader and the Dodgers villain. Ken talks about how he described Machado's leadership on Sunday's FOX broadcast, and how Manny's career arc contextualizes the latest incident.Visit https://mintmobile.com/Territory where all 3-month plans are only $15 a month, including the Unlimited plan.(17:53) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including why the Yankees always play in primetime, how the Orioles break through next October and if Reds fans can be happy with Terry Francona becoming Cincinnati's manager.Questions for Ken? Ask them LIVE on the next Fair Territory on the FT Youtube channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 3, 2024 • 29min
Sweeps! O's flop, Yanks time, Fried/Bregman gone?
A little look at the Mets-Brewers Game 3 bash coming up! First, Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo go over some teams that were bounced and the players they might lose. Alex Bregman gone from Houston? Max Fried moving on from the Braves? Are the Orioles about to lose two of their top three players?About the Yankees...is there now no excuse for a World Series run with the Astros done?Grillin’ Ken answers your questions including if Detroit is this year's 2023 Diamondbacks and are the Cardinals entering a full rebuild?Try Huel with 15% OFF today using code FOUL at https://my.huel.com/foulterritorysept24. Fuel your best performance with Huel today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 30, 2024 • 23min
Wild Card Showdowns, Top Postseason Flashbacks
Is this Mets-Braves doubleheader a hot mess? Ken Rosenthal covers the botched weather calls and previews the Wild Card Series matchups set in stone.(9:09) Ken shares his top five favorite postseason moments of all time.The Foul Territory Network has the postseason covered! Subscribe to Hammer Territory, Dodgers Territory, Mets'd Up and the rest of the FT Network shows for real baseball talk.(18:24) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including how the 2024 White Sox would fair against the Triple-A champions, Cardinal reorganization, and the Jays plan post-Vladdy Jr.Try Huel with 15% OFF today using code FOUL at https://my.huel.com/foulterritorysept24. Fuel your best performance with Huel today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 26, 2024 • 32min
Mets-Braves Double Disaster, HOT seat Managers, Bye Oakland
Ken Rosenthal & Alanna Rizzo discuss the series of unfortunate events that results in a Mets-Braves doubleheader Monday in Atlanta. Fingers should be pointed at all involved parties. (0:32)(6:11) Ken unpacks his most recent article about 10 managers likely under pressure this offseason. (14:48) Ken & Alanna also answer your questions in a LIVE Grillin’ Ken, including if the Tigers can be a playoff force, an early free agency primer and are other teams are sick of the AL Central beating up on the White Sox?(24:11) Plus, a tip of the cap to Oakland and their fans in Dude & Dork of the Week. Alanna explains why stadium scoreboard proposals are TIRED.Use code FOUL50 at factormeals.com/foul50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month while your subscription is active!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 24, 2024 • 26min
Phillies clinch, AL Wild Card collapses, Skenes or a Jackson?
Ken Rosenthal congratulates the NL East champion Phillies and dissects their chances come October (0:24).(5:26) So much for the AL Wild Card being decided! Ken laments collapses do happen (psst Royals & Twins) and they opened the door for the Tigers & Mariners to make this a race. Visit MINTMOBILE.com/Territory where all 3-month plans are only $15 a month, including the Unlimited plan.(10:22) Inside Dish unpacks the NL Rookie of the Year race, and Ken considers whether a Paul Skenes historic rookie season is enough to hold off stellar campaigns by the Jacksons--Merrill and Chourio.(19:00) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including a favorite memory at the Coliseum, ranking the NL playoff rotations & whether Max Fried or Corbin Burnes will do better this offseason on the market.Questions for Ken? Ask them LIVE on the next Fair Territory on the FT Youtube channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 19, 2024 • 30min
White Sox Exposé, Yanks upping Orioles, Woah Tigers > Twins?
The Tigers just swept the Royals. Will this Twins downfall help vault Detroit into the playoffs?The Brewers just clinch the NL Central. Are the Yankees about to clinch the AL East with this Orioles 2nd half dud?Ken dives into his article with Britt Ghiroli about the White Sox ineptness as an organization with some interesting quotes.Try Huel with 15% OFF today using code FOUL at Huel.com/FOUL. Fuel your best performance with Huel today!Grillin’ Ken answers fan questions about team planes, small market success, AL Cy Young voting, and the Red Sox offseason outlook.Happy Birthday Ken Rosenthal!Use promo code FOUL at Navage.com/FOUL to order a Navage starter pack and you’ll get a cleaning kit as a FREE gift with your order!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


