Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal

Ken Rosenthal unpacks the San Diego Padres landing Luis Arráez from the Miami Marlins. Ken tries to comprehend why this deal happened now and why the Marlins quit after making the playoffs last year.Plus, big storylines this week include Walker Buehler making his highly anticipated return to the Dodgers rotation, Kyle Manzardo's major league debut in Cleveland & the struggling Astros start a series in the Bronx on Tuesday.Speaking of debuts, Ken relives his favorite debut performances that he's covered, including Christian Scott's stellar start on Saturday against Tampa Bay.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including Corey Seager's rough start and the vibes in the Rays clubhouse. Plus, Ken claps back at criticism of his "Mr. Angel" Mike Trout column from last week and explains why Trout isn't a modern day Tony Gwynn.Fair Territory will be LIVE on Thursdays at 12:30p ET all season long! Get your questions ready for Ken and Alanna Rizzo.Watch Fair Territory on the FT YouTube channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How devastating is Mike Trout's latest injury for his career? Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo talk out how it might halt a trade from ever happening.The cries for the Red Sox to add pitching in the offseason have quieted down. Will it last?What's up with the AL Central? The Twins are soaring and Steven Kwan is a surprise MVP candidate.Other questions include word on Dodgers flamethrower Bobby Miller, Mariners pitching, A's surprising, the controversial ending to the Cubs/Mets game & why the early start times?Fair Territory streams 2 day each week on the FT NETWORK ---> Subscribe (free)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal weighs the pitching landscape for the NL's three dominant teams - the Phillies, Braves & Dodgers. Who has the edge on the other two juggernauts?A fascinating offseason awaits for Pete Alonso. Now part of the Mets 200 home run club, and given how contracts have changed for first baseman, what does the future hold for the Polar Bear?Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including should the Blue Jays clean house, Reynaldo Lopez being the best free agent pitcher signing last offseason & should Cleveland start planning their World Series parade??Fair Territory will be LIVE on Thursdays at 12:30p ET all season long! Get your questions ready for Ken and Alanna Rizzo.Watch Fair Territory on the FT YouTube channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo cover the Red Sox staying afloat despite losing a league-leading 13 players to the IL.Blake Snell headed to the IL allows us to revisit the Boras Four. They're not doing so hot to start the season.Has baseball gone too far with closer entrances?Fan q's include: Mason Miller trade candidate, Willy Adames not for sale, Nats for sale affecting their spending & why stolen bases are down again.Ken & Alanna also react to Aaron Boone's wrongful ejection Monday in Dude & Dork of the Week!Get involved next time! Join Fair Territory LIVE on Thursdays at 12:30p ET on the FT NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal gauges the panic meter for four marquee players underperforming to start the season: Blake Snell, Paul Goldschmidt, Jose Abreu & Kyle Hendricks. The Mets looked disinteresting in Spring Training, but now they've got juice! Ken explains how his initial impressions have changed, thanks in part to first-year manager Carlos Mendoza.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including why every team doesn't have a retractable roof, biggest small market surprises, Juan Soto's next contract & what's wrong with Aaron Judge??Fair Territory will be LIVE on Thursdays at 12:30p ET all season long! Get your questions ready for Ken and Alanna Rizzo.Watch Fair Territory on the FT YouTube channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal & Alanna Rizzo tackle the early season Mets surge. We will learn more about them this weekend when they face the Dodgers. What are the Guardians and Brewers doing right to lead their Central divisions? EARLY trade deadline question coming through but Ken's on it.Ken & Alanna answer your questions LIVE in Grillin' Ken and award their Dudes & Dorks of the Week.Catch the Thursday version of Fair Territory LIVE at 12:30p ET on the FT NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal's message to conspiracy theorists: Ippei Mizuhara isn't Shohei Ohtani's "fall guy." Ken unpacks how the 37-page federal complaint against Mizuhara shows Ohtani is the innocent victim against his former interpreter.Inside Dish takes a closer look at pitching depth for three teams: the Houston Astros, Atlanta Braves & Milwaukee Brewers. Ken explains that the team to navigate through losing some key pieces on the mound will be the team standing tall in October. Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if the Braves are in the market for another starter, who Ken would unilaterally put into the Hall of Fame and how MLB really feels about notorious umpire Ángel Hernández. Fair Territory will be LIVE on Thursdays at 12:30p ET all season long! Get your questions ready for Ken and Alanna Rizzo.Watch Fair Territory on the FT YouTube channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's the latest with Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara? Ken Rosenthal & Alanna Rizzo updates us on the next steps in the investigation.The game’s #1 overall prospect, Jackson Holliday, headlines the O's oncoming youth movement. Ken and Alanna review the ridiculous overflow of young talent in Baltimore.How concerned should the St. Louis Cardinals be about their big bats off to a sluggish start?Plus, Ken & Alanna share the most famous people in their phones and answer your LIVE questions in Grillin' Ken.One fan asks if the league should have the commissioner and CEO jobs separate. Also, robo ump q's emerge!Questions for Ken & Alanna? Ask him on this show every Thursday LIVE at 12:30p ET on the FT NETWORKSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal is fired up about MLB's pitching injury crisis. He argues that the league v. players approach is a FAIL.Ken reacts to news that manager Skip Schumaker is a "lame duck" one year after guiding the team to the playoffs and winning NL Manager of the Year. He predicts what Schumaker and Alex Cora could earn on the manager open market this offseason.Miami's 0-9 start reminded Ken of the 1988 Baltimore Orioles who started 0-21. Inside Dish shares stories covering that infamous team.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including Stephen Strasburg's complicated legacy, comparing this year's Dodgers lineup to historically great offenses, the Red Sox options at shortstop following Trevor Story's injury & what to make of the Royals early season surge.Fair Territory will be LIVE on Thursdays at 12:30p ET all season long! Get your questions ready for Ken and Alanna Rizzo.Watch Fair Territory on the FT YouTube channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal blasts MLB for the "absolute charade" of the A's relocation mess, which now stops in Sacramento. Alanna Rizzo questions the next steps in this saga.Alanna and Ken detail a hot Yankees start that could be even more promising than it looks!RIP to legendary baseball executive Larry Lucchino. Ken and Alanna share inside stories and want him to be in the Hall of Fame.Questions for Ken or Alanna?! Ask it LIVE in the FT Youtube chat on Thursdays 12:30p ETSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.