Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal

Ken Rosenthal explores the fascinating Mets-Braves NL Wild Card race with the latest wrinkle: Francisco Lindor sidelined over the weekend. Ken explains how he feels either team will likely be favored against the Brewers in the first round. (2:15)(5:24) Tyler Glasnow is out and the Dodgers don't feel like a team that can survive the playoffs as is. Ken unpacks where LA goes from here and how they could take inspiration from last year's Rangers.The Foul Territory Network has these races covered! Subscribe to Hammer Territory, Dodgers Territory, Mets'd Up and the entire FT Network.(9:06) The Orioles are scuffling and seemingly eliminated in the AL East race. Ken discusses what has gone wrong.(11:29) Inside Dish dives into the lead-up, incident and aftermath in New York that cost Ken another suit!(18:24) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including indications the Tigers are ready to spend this offseason, how the Cubs can climb back into the playoffs in 2025, and if Barry Bonds should be in the Hall of Fame for his pre-steroid career.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.

Ken Rosenthal & Alanna Rizzo discuss Houston Astros star Jose Altuve’s injury and how Byron Buxton’s looming return to the Twins affects the AL playoff picture. (0:47)(6:22) Ken & Alanna debate which bullpens are most equipped for October. Go to HelloFresh.com/FREEFT for one free breakfast item per box while subscription is active.(10:36) The Seattle Mariners and Atlanta Braves are on the playoff periphery despite terrific pitching - what does that say about how teams try to survive the regular season?(13:42) LIVE Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if Tigers pitching coach Chris Fetter could be managing next year, could Walker Buehler move to the bullpen, the Mets pursuing Juan Soto and if the next CBA would have a free agency deadline.(23:07) The hosts also crown their Dudes & Dorks of the Week.Get 20% off + free shipping with the code FOUL20 at manscaped.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal surveys the pennant chase with a look at the Wild Card races and trends towards October. The AL's top teams (Yankees, Orioles, Guardians) are treading water while the NL Wild Card race is worth watching down the stretch. (00:26)(08:17) Inside Dish explores the Royals turnaround thanks to the team's willingness to spend. Ken calls Bobby Witt Jr. a Top 5 player in the sport.Go to vuori.com/FOUL for 20% off your first purchase and discover the versatility of Vuori Clothing.(16:02) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including Ken's favorite baseball book, the offseason payday looming for Sean Manaea & Michael Wacha, and which non-playoff teams are primed to open their checkbooks?Questions for Ken? Ask them LIVE on the next Fair Territory on the FT Youtube channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newly retired Joey Votto joins Ken Rosenthal for a special 1-on-1 episode!(0:41) Ken and the Reds legend discuss his retirement announcement and what regrets Votto has leaving the game behind.(8:58) Votto dives into his passion for baseball history and how he used old at-bats from the all-time greats to mold his game.(14:32) Ken asks THE question: is Joey Votto a Hall of Famer?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!(18:54) Plus, Ken & Joey dive into his mental health advocacy and wrestling with his own personal issues as a public persona.(30:48) Votto also describes the challenge of speaking out on social issues in a diverse clubhouse. (35:28) Votto describes the post-career interests he's ready to pursue.Go to Orgain.com/FOUL to receive 20% off your order. Real Nutrition for Real Life!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal explains why the Matt Chapman monster extension with the Giants might be the start of the revenge tour for super agent Scott Boras. (0:55)(5:23) Alanna Rizzo and Ken react to the combined no-hitter from the Cubs. Is Shota Imanaga having a massively underrated season?Go to HelloFresh.com/FREEFT for one free breakfast item per box while subscription is active.(10:38) Grillin’ Ken includes questions on what went wrong for the Red Sox, free agent situations for Blake Snell and Corbin Burnes, plus an updated look at the NL Rookie of the Year race.To claim your free Anytime Fitness trial pass, visit AnytimeFitness.com and get yours today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Primed for the stretch run, Ken Rosenthal looks at teams awaiting big names to return from injury and bolster their rosters. (0:28)(8:56) Ken also unpacks his story in The Athletic about passive ownership unwilling to make front office changes on underachieving clubs - the Rockies, A's & White Sox aren't even worth mentioning! Why do teams leave mediocrity alone?(17:43) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including the NL Rookie of the Year debate, if the D'Backs can make a long postseason run and should the Braves panic? Plus, Ken answers 6 rapid-fire off-field questions!Go to Orgain.com/FOUL to receive 20% off your order. Real Nutrition for Real Life!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Braves are surging again! Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo preview the BIG Phillies-Braves series on tap. Also, what do the Mets need to fix fast to still have a chance at a playoff spot?Then it's a Dodgers-Diamondbacks preview. How is LA's rotation feeling?The Pirates took a step back. Who will take the fall?Visit MINTMOBILE.com/Territory where all 3-month plans are only $15 a month, including the Unlimited plan.Ken reacts to Jordan Montgomery's comments blasting Scott Boras.Grillin Ken includes a great fan question: Which career do you think ends up best between Jackson Merrill, Jackson Holliday and Jackson Chourio? Also, Ken chimes in on the MVP races and the signing urgency for the next free agent class.WATCH - Fair Territory on the FT Youtube channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal marvels at Aaron Judge's historic season and breaks down if the Yankees captain can surpass his 2022 home run record. (0:24)(3:59) Francisco Lindor has entered the NL MVP conversation and Ken weighs a huge factor when comparing the Mets shortstop to Shohei Ohtani.(6:22) Resetting the playoff races, Ken says the focus will soon become all about playoff seeding.Visit MINTMOBILE.com/Territory where all 3-month plans are only $15 a month, including the Unlimited plan.(10:24) Inside Dish looks at the Arizona Diamondbacks starting rotation compared to the rest of the NL contenders.(18:09) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if the Nationals will reunite with Juan Soto this offseason, the chances the Athletics spend on free agents before their Vegas move & just how good is Jackson Merrill?Watch - the next Fair Territory episode LIVE 12:30p ET on Thursday on the FT channel!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal & Alanna Rizzo discuss whether Aaron Judge or Bobby Witt Jr. has the inside track on AL MVP. (0:45)(4:33) Mariners fans are sleepless in Seattle over their lack of offense and changes are coming. Go to https://vuori.com/FOUL for 20% off your first purchase and discover the versatility of Vuori Clothing. (9:24) Joey Votto calls it a career - could Votto get a Hall call when eligible? (23:52) Alanna relates her hilarious Milwaukee sausage race to her Dork of the Week!(15:28) Ken & Alanna answer your questions in a LIVE Grillin' Ken, including predicting the team with "too much rest" come October, could Judge & Bobby Witt win Co-MVP, does Carlos Mendoza have a chance as NL Manager of the Year and which Wild Card seed has the best path to the World Series?WATCH - Fair Territory 2x per week on the FT NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal thinks either the D'Backs or Padres are better positioned than the Dodgers to claim the NL West and make a run into October. (0:35)(6:33) The Milwaukee Brewers are rolling. Their sweep of the Guardians widens a massive NL Central lead to 11 games.(9:15) Inside Dish explores Ken's recent article regarding the Pirates managing Paul Skenes for the rest of the regular season. There is an argument to shut down Skenes for the season, but as Ken unpacks, it's complicated.Go to HelloFresh.com/FTKIDS to unlock one free kids meal per box for two months while subscription is active.(19:26) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if Pat Murphy is the NL Manager of the Year, can the Cubs chase down the 3rd Wild Card spot and how can the Braves close the gap with the Phillies in the NL East?Rate/review this podcast if you like the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.