Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal

Ken Rosenthal highlights his top 10 moments of the first half of the season including the epic Paul Skenes debut, Aaron Judge’s ascent, and Elly De La Cruz owning LAD.The Milwaukee Brewers and Cleveland Guardians are tops in the Central divisions and the Phillies dominance has put them in a good spot going into the second half. Ken gets into it.Ken talks about the 1984 Draft when Shawn Abner was picked 1st overall by the Mets as one of the biggest draft busts ever!Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including Guardians trade deadline moves, the future of the Nationals , and will the Yankees trade for a 2nd baseman?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal & Alanna Rizzo discuss how injuries and opt-outs limited this year's Home Run Derby field. The biggest names aren't participating! Plus, they gauge the level of concern with the New York Yankees & Los Angeles Dodgers hitting recent skids. Get 20% off + free shipping with the code FOUL20 at manscaped.comKen & Alanna answer your questions in a LIVE Grillin Ken - including whether the Red Sox are buyers, if the Dodgers are in on Randy Arozarena & should Paul Skenes start the All-Star game?Dudes & Dorks of the week - Ken admits he had never heard of his Dude before this week!JOIN FT FREE - Ask your q's LIVE every week on Fair Territory 12:30p ET on ThursdaysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal breaks down the All-Star selections with four positives and four negatives about the rosters. In a bonus Grillin' Ken, questions include why Josh Smith, Brice Turang, Orion Kerkering & some Orioles got snubbed (so far).Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at: drinkAG1.com/foulInside Dish looks back at Ken's Top 3 All-Star memories, including Bo Jackson's leadoff homer, Mariano Rivera's swan song & Cito Gaston fanning flames in Baltimore.Another Grillin' Ken answers more All-Star questions, including not having individual team uniforms & whether the number of All-Stars devalues the honor.Get 20% off + free shipping with the code FOUL20 at manscaped.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shohei Ohtani will not be participating in the Home Run Derby. Thoughts on the arm rehab as a good excuse?Aaron Civale was sent from Tampa Bay to Milwaukee on Wednesday morning. Is this enough or do the Brewers need to make a bigger splash?Ohtani and Aaron Judge are dominating baseball and both have a shot at the triple crown. Can they keep this pace up as the season chugs along?Ken is begging the Red Sox to buy now and help this team make a push! Alanna Rizzo continues to state the case for respecting Jarren Duran!--Get 20% off + free shipping with the code FOUL20 atmanscaped.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal looks at three teams edging towards the Trade Deadline. He argues that Boston Red Sox fans deserves ownership willing to try to enhance the club.The Milwaukee Brewers will keep to their custom: add along the margins. The Toronto Blue Jays chirps to tear down are only growing louder, and Ken says it's time for a difficult decision.Ken defends his All-Star selections in Inside Dish, and highlights the most difficult position to determine.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including the stellar job AJ Preller has done in San Diego, whether the Astros will overtake the Mariners in the AL West and should Seth Lugo be the AL's All-Star starter?Watch Fair Territory on the FT YouTube channelGet 20% off + free shipping with the code FOUL20 at manscaped.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Red Sox, Mets, and Cardinals are all surging! Alanna Rizzo and Ken Rosenthal explain which factors are guiding these teams back toward relevancy.Use code FAIR for $20 off your first SeatGeek order. https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/FOULThe Astros are back at .500. How have they accomplished this while missing a full rotation worth of big-league starters? The Blue Jays have a record payroll but the team is struggling. Is it time for a fire sale? It's complicated.White Sox outfielder Luis Robert is a name that keeps popping up in trade conversations. Where does he land during the deadline or is he staying on the South Side? Hosts: Ken Rosenthal and Alanna RizzoGet 20% off + free shipping with the code FOUL20 at manscaped.comTry AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/foul. If you want to take ownership of your health, it starts with AG1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal breaks down the biggest needs for 5 contenders - the demand for starting pitching (Orioles, Brewers & Guardians) outweighed the supply even before Jesus Luzardo & Patrick Sandoval went on the IL. The Yankees know they'll have work to do at the trade deadline. They reshuffled their roster to get a head start.Use code FAIR for $20 off your first SeatGeek order. https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/FOULKen argues the fading Blue Jays need to make tough choices. Is it time for the total rebuild?Inside Dish recalls the Rickwood Field game Thursday on FOX. Ken shares why MLB's intentions are good, and the importance of bringing baseball's dark past to the forefront. Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including whether the Astros surge is a statement, whether Royce Lewis should be an All-Star & the likelihood that Shohei Ohtani becomes the first DH to win MVP.Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at: drinkAG1.com/foulSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo share stories of Willie Mays, whose legacy and impact will be on full display at the Rickwood Field game. What makes this night so special for MLB and what can fans expect from this renovated ballpark?Use code FAIR for $20 off your first SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/FAIRJarren Duran and the Red Sox are surging. Is Duran smiling his way into the All-Star conversation?Royce Lewis has a smile as big as Duran’s but does his damage with the long ball… What about his game reminds Ken of the Say Hey Kid?The Rays are probably out of contention but they have plenty of starting pitching to deal at the deadline. Which arms are on the block in Tampa?Ask Alanna and Ken your questions LIVE on the FT Network every Thursday at 12:30p ET!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal covers the Mookie Betts and Yoshinobu Yamamoto injuries suffered over the weekend.Ken previews the massive AL "Beast" series between the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees. The Mariners also deserve attention after sweeping the Rangers and heading into their showdown with Cleveland.Use code FAIR for $20 off your first SeatGeek order. https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/FOULInside Dish takes another swing on the question circling the industry: where is Alex Cora managing next season?Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if it's time for the Cubs to panic, why arbitration is a flawed system that isn't going anywhere and Ken shares his favorite baseball movie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who is the hottest juggernaut between AL East powers? Ken Rosenthal & Alanna Rizzo discuss how the Orioles and Yankees are lapping the American League field.We thought Dodgers-Yanks was a World Series preview…not so fast! Phillies-Orioles this weekend should have the same hype.Use code FAIR for $20 off your first SeatGeek order. https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/FOULPlus, why the Phillies decided now was the right time for star catcher J.T. Realmuto's surgery.Wild Card standings in both leagues are jammed - what do we know about the buyers and sellers come Trade Deadline season?Grillin’ Ken answers your questions, including Mason Miller's future, most memorable in-season trades and where Alex Cora may manage next season.Ask Alanna and Ken your questions LIVE on the FT Network every Thursday at 12:30p ET!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.