Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal

Ken wants Elly in the All-Star Game! From Seattle during All-Star week, Ken talks through AL & NL ASG player withdrawals and additions. A quick reaction to the Top 5 MLB Draft picks and props to the smart choices made by the Mariners.Don't miss Ken’s reaction on what the Angels options are for Shohei!Grillin' Ken sponsored by Baseball BBQ answers your questions, including if Devers deserved an All-Star spot, current 1st place teams and if they will stay there, and his top 3 favorite MLB ballparks.You can also watch Fair Territory each week on Youtube!--Visit BaseballBBQ.com and enter code ALLSTAR for 20% OFF!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken reacts to the All-Star rosters announced: why he loves and hates that Fernando Tatís Jr. is left behind. Bravo to Atlanta for sending eight All-Stars and some reasoning for why they're running roughshod over the NL East. Marcus Stroman is staying put...for now. What are the Cubs legit options with him?Don't miss Ken's favorite All-Star memory that had the home team booed off the field! Shohei Ohtani is the Dude of the Week and Ken argues about players not wearing their own jerseys during the All-Star Game.Grilling Ken answers your questions, including if Farhan Zaidi deserves credit, how the Reds can become true contenders and what's the best performance Ken has ever seen?Catch all Fair Territory shows here on Youtube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken spotlights Aaron Judge's murky injury outlook and why the Yankees veteran hitters haven't stepped up in his absence.The Angels see an opening in the AL Wild Card picture and revamped their infield defense. Ken explains how this impacts their chances in the Shohei Ohtani offseason sweepstakes.Also covered: Ken's London experience that included fishing in the sewer, Eury Pérez Dude of the Week and what are catchers supposed to do on plays at the plate?Grilling Ken - answering your questions: A surprise name that could be moving this trade deadline, precedent for what a Shane Bieber trade could net the Guardians and Corbin Carroll's chances in the NL MVP discussion.Catch all Fair Territory shows here on Youtube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken spotlights Shohei Ohtani mashing his way to playoff contention and explains why the Angels WON'T be trading him. A response is necessary to commissioner Rob Manfred "punching down" from his high horse towards Oakland and their fans. He may be the punching bag for the owners but he goes about it with condescension and lack of professionalism.Inside Dish: Ken laments last week's layoffs at The Athletic. Plus, Corbin Carroll is a dude deserving our attention and the Bronx seems to have lost their Bombers.Grilling Ken - answering your questions: the future of divisions, Brian Cashman's leash and whether the success of the Orioles could lead more teams to tank.Catch all Fair Territory shows here on Youtube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

$364 million doesn't buy what it used to. Ken digs into the meager Mets and why owner Steve Cohen is staying level-headed during this current mess. Props to the Braves dominance includes reasoning for why Jesse Chavez is an All Star.Inside Dish covers Ken's story on Rangers manager Bruce Bochy. Ken unpacks his writing process and how the legendary manager turned franchise fortunes around.Tip of the cap to A's players pulling off a sweep in Milwaukee and why Oakland has company at baseball's bottom!Ken answers your burning questions, including the future as Cubs manager for David Ross, the relief pitching market at the trade deadline, how baseball can grow its international fan base and where Ken bought his office shelves...seriously?!Catch all Fair Territory shows here on YoutubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken puts the spotlight on the scorching Texas Rangers and makes sure we embrace Aaron Judge's greatness.Oh hey it's June and the Arizona Diamondbacks are in first place in the NL West. Let's talk about it.The Dodgers are delighted by their arms in Double A. Is it a wave for the future or an arsenal to wheel and deal at the trade deadline?Ken applauds Sarah Langs, baseball's ray of light.Dork of the Week is the manager who decided to challenge Vlad Guerrero Jr. with a base open - what was he thinking?!Ken answers your fan questions in "Grilling Ken", including what outfield options the Yanks have and how the trade deadline pitching market is shaping up. Plus, the woeful Kansas City Royals and Ken's favorite ballpark foods.Catch all Fair Territory shows here on YoutubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are way too many disappointing teams for all of them to rebound. Ken sorts through who's up and who's down after 1/3 of the season.The Cubs are way down and Ken dives into the potential firesale at Wrigley, including the possibility of a Marcus Stroman trade.Inside Dish covers what the Reds will do with Jonathan India when uber prospect Elly De La Cruz joins the club.Big props to Liam Hendriks on his heroic return.Dork of the week is a new character in the Vegas A's saga.We kicked off the first week of fan video questions, which included: Ultimate surprise team, what moves could the Mets make, and who would play Ken in a movie?!Catch all Fair Territory shows here on Youtube--For new BetMGM accounts: Bet $10 get $100 instantly when you use the promo code SPICYBALLGambling problem or concern? Call 1-800-GAMBLERSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Ken praises Judge's powerful week in the headlines and slams Domingo Germán getting caught with sticky stuff. He also dives into the Rays stadium situation and if relocation is still a possibility.Ken has more info on the quickest turnaround in baseball (Cardinals) and an Inside Dish on the biggest lie in journalism.Pressing fan questions are answered as always. *Next week, reply to Ken's tweet with a video asking your question!Programming note: We'll be back next Tuesday after observing Memorial Day on Monday.--For new BetMGM accounts: Bet $10 get $100 instantly when you use the promo code SPICYBALLGambling problem or concern? Call 1-800-GAMBLERSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken thinks the Dodgers have separated from the Padres and explains why. He also tells us about how the Blue Jays have a chance to be special.Plus, Willson Contreras is already back to catching for the Cardinals...wait what?! Jake Bird earns an award for challenging the Phillies dugout. The world's most disrespectful rain delay occurred over the weekend. And Ken delivers reasoning for why Alfonzo Marquez was right to eject Christian Walker for clapping.All Fair Territory episodes are watchable on Youtube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken jumps right into the Cardinals making a puzzling decision to move Willson Contreras to DH and what's next in St. Louis. Philly is fired up with Bryce Harper back so soon. And Dodgers-Padres this past weekend was intense!Plus, Ken admits he was wrong about one northeast team. Producer Claudia Olsen joins to play Worried or Wait on stars seriously struggling. Ken anoints a Dude and Dork of the Week and, as always, answers your questions.Watch Fair Territory here on FT's Youtube channel!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.