Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal

Ken Rosenthal has the latest on Shohei Ohtani’s movement with the winter meetings approaching. And how will Scott Boras handle his stable of free agents?How much does the Sonny Gray signing strengthen the St. Louis rotation? Ken also highlights Kenta Maeda’s deal with the Detroit Tigers. Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including where Juan Soto might end up, the next move in the Cubs clubhouse and who the Giants are most likely to sign.Ichiro Suzuki pops up as Dude of the week! --Catch all Fair Territory shows here on Youtube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal breaks down the Phillies re-signing Aaron Nola & how the first starting pitching domino will impact the rest of the market.Ken unpacks Shohei Ohtani's free agent value in his latest piece for The Athletic. How long he may take to decide & what positions (outfield??) he could play for his new club.Plus, reaction to the Brewers non-tendering Brandon Woodruff as their first move in a pivotal offseason.Inside Dish explores past Thanksgiving deals & how the paradigm shifted with Theo Epstein and the Red Sox 20 years ago. A plea to baseball's executives: enjoy your turkey!Dude of the Week marks the passing of San Diego's longtime owner Peter Seidler. Dork of the Week is anonymous...for now.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including Tyler Glasnow's future & which organization is MLB's best run franchise.--Bet 10 Get 200 Instantly with BetMGM Bonus Code: FOUL200 Place your first BetMGM Sportsbook wager through the BetMGM Sportsbook mobile app of at least ten dollars ($10.00). You will receive two hundred dollars ($200.00) instantly in additional winnings regardless of your wager’s outcome! Gambling problem or concern? Call 1-800-GAMBLERSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Six manager vacancies down, two to go. Ken Rosenthal updates the manager carousel & explains why three minority hires is a good sign for the sport.Craig Counsell to the Cubs was messy. Ken explores the fallout from the move that shook baseball - including industry reaction and where David Ross stands now.Counsell's former team is gearing up for a tear down, and Ken thinks it's a good idea. "Go backward to go forward."Ken peels back the curtain to how he reported the shocking move: in a rental car with his wife driving. He discusses the decisions he made in 16 minutes that felt like hours.Dude and Dork of the Week revolve around Jason Benetti. The White Sox let a great broadcaster walk away.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if the D'Backs will pursue Nolan Arenado, should the Rangers seek to re-sign Jordan Montgomery & if the Mets are serious about keeping Pete Alonso.Watch Fair Territory!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dodgers, Red Sox & Cardinals all need arms. Where are there good fits for teams needing multiple starters?The Yankees have outfield decisions to make, and the Astros have core pieces lurking towards free agency the next few seasons. Plus, the Padres, Cubs & Giants have significant needs of their own.Inside Dish examines the manager trends across baseball - the last three World Series champs are veteran, experienced head honchos. Could any of the six openings trend towards an older hire?Dude of the Postseason keeps cool & Dorks of the Postseason keep everything to themselves. Ken explains why the postseason umpire selection process is vague and veiled.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if the Marlins are headed for another rebuild, if Bryce Harper will stay at first base permanently & where the Cubs will go after Marcus Stroman opted out.More Ken Rosenthal every week on Foul Territory too! Tap HERE for his latest FT appearance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken reacts to the first two World Series games as the series shifts to Phoenix tied 1-1. Topics include Adolis García's Game 1 heroics matched by Ketel Marte's hit record & Merrill Kelly's Game 2 dominance.Two important questions emerge with Craig Counsell interviewing with the Mets: will the Mets give him the bag & will Counsell actually leave Milwaukee?Inside Dish explores how Ken covers the World Series for FOX & The Athletic. Spoiler: he's very busy!Dude of the week highlights what a good teammate is all about and shocking news about dork of the week!Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including the offseason plan for the Blue Jays, teams who could be in on Juan Soto & if Shohei Ohtani's payday could actually deter teams from signing him.Join the Pedro Gomez Foundation for their December 2nd golf tournament & auction at Whirlwind Golf Club in Chandler, AZ. All proceeds go to student scholarships.Watch a fresh Fair Territory every week!--Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken explains why this D'Backs-Rangers World Series is exciting and GOOD for baseball! Two unconventional teams with star power and strong stories heading into the Fall Classic.Plus, the Red Sox are taking a page from the Texas playbook with their new Chief Baseball Officer & Bob Melvin is shipping out of San Diego.Inside Dish explains why Ken deserves some credit for the DBacks pennant (kidding..)Dudes of the Week dominated their LCS series and a first time Dog of the Week.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if fans outside Houston should hate the Astros, why teams hire a President of Baseball Ops AND a GM, & who the Mets are seeking for their next manager.Join the Pedro Gomez Foundation for their December 2nd golf tournament & auction at Whirlwind Golf Club in Chandler, AZ. All proceeds go to student scholarships.Watch a fresh Fair Territory every week!--Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Marlins need to check themselves after letting Kim Ng walk away. Bruce Sherman is a slam dunk Dork of the Week.The Rangers and Phillies are going for it! Ken Rosenthal explains why the two teams leading the League Championship Series benefit from signing free agents that are thriving on the big stage. Specifically, how Bryce Harper turned into this generation's Mr. October.Inside Dish recalls memories of the 1989 San Francisco Earthquake prior to World Series Game 3. Ken remembers navigating the indelible moment's aftermath - including a press conference by candlelight.Evan Carter rose from obscurity in August to playoff DUDE in October.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if the Giants will finally land their superstar, teams giving up competitiveness for sustainability, Justin Verlander is a good postseason pitcher & the loudest playoff stadiums Ken experienced.Watch a fresh Fair Territory every week!--Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How are the D'Backs biting the Dodgers right now?! Ken lists the ingredients to their upset run and of course hypes Phillies-Braves after that Game 2 thriller!Ken examines tweaks to the playoff format and why baseball needs to re-seed. C'mon, this isn't March Madness!Other topics covered: Carlos Correa re-rise to stardom, the Rangers are dangerous, and pondering a Twins-D'Backs World Series.Speaking of the Twins, their Dude shows they got the better end of the Pablo López-Luis Arráez deal & Ken blasts the DORK who threw his manager under the bus.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including Kevin Cash's future in Tampa Bay, the AL East's 0-6 postseason & Ken's camera well survival kit.Watch a fresh Fair Territory every week!--Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Dish covers the Giants and Mets firing Gabe Kapler and Buck Showalter. Could either team lure Craig Counsell?Ken Rosenthal previews each Wild Card series and explains why Blue Jays-Twins could be the best matchup.What a weekend finish to the season! Tip of the cap to the Astros for winning the AL West and the Diamondbacks for capturing the 3rd NL Wild Card. Autopsies are in order for the reeling Rangers + the Cubs and Mariners crumbled.Ken crowns Dude and Dork of the season & an explanation for why Ken is this week’s dork!Plus, a tribute to Tim Wakefield's legacy.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including Sunday's farewells across baseball, Ken's favorite Wild Card memory & if baseball has a Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce power couple.Watch a fresh Fair Territory every week!--Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Dish explores some pending free agents and their possible offseason outlooks - including Shohei Ohtani, Blake Snell, Josh Hader and more.And it's the last week of the regular season! Ken examines the wild wildcard hustle.Tip of the cap to the Dude who reached his round number & shame on the lame gift the Dorks gave Miguel Cabrera.Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including Bob Melvin's future in San Diego, why anyone agrees to a mutual option & the three books Ken would want if deserted on an island for a year.Watch a fresh Fair Territory every week!--Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.