Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to news Clayton Kershaw is joining Team USA in the upcoming WBC. (Top of show) (1:34) Ken and Alanna discuss Tucker’s possible impact on the three finalists - the Mets, Dodgers and Blue Jays. (4:57) The Red Sox signed up Ranger Suárez to a 5-year deal. Props for pivoting after Boston missed out on Alex Bregman. (9:10) Speaking of Bregman, Team USA also adds the 2-time World Series champion. Get 10 free meals and a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as a discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. (12:08) Ken and Alanna take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including how the Jays could pivot if Tucker goes elsewhere, Orioles and Mets pitching pursuits and if the Mariners are still the favorites for Brendan Donovan. (20:53) The hosts also crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week. (25:02) BONUS questions for Ken and Alanna: If the Yankees are done adding starting pitching, and what Alec Bohm's future looks like. Subscribe to the FT YouTube channel to watch this show live every week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Cubs landing third baseman Alex Bregman on a 5-year, $175 million deal. What will they do with Nico Hoerner? (Top of show) (3:43) There are three big bats remaining in free agency, and there will be multiple big market teams left out of the Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger, and Bo Bichette sweepstakes. (7:15) How did the Red Sox let Bregman go? What a mess. Check out North Side Territory and Monster Territory for more on this deal! (10:46) Inside Dish explores Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal’s looming arbitration fight. (20:24) Grillin’ Ken answers your LIVE questions, including if Bichette is signing with the Phillies today, Braves SP needs, the Angels direction and how the Pirates can improve. Subscribe to the FT YouTube channel to watch this show live every week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal and Scott Braun discuss arbitration projection numbers for key players ahead of today’s deadline. (Top of show) (3:28) Ken explains his latest column in the Athletic: why now is the time for the Cubs to spend on an impact bat. (11:22) The hosts debate what to make of the New York Mets’ interest in free agent Kyle Tucker. (14:23) Ken and Scott crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week. Ken takes your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including if the Twins should rethink their Pablo Lopez and Joe Ryan stance, if the luxury tax thresholds will rise, Ken's reaction to Michael Lorenzen to COL and if it's time to put Craig Breslow on the hot seat. Subscribe to the FT YouTube channel to watch this show live every week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal unpacks the reported interest the Yankees (and a handful of teams) have with Marlins starter Edward Cabrera. (Top of show) (2:22) Teams are also after Brewers ace Freddy Peralta. (4:19) Ken shares why the Blue Jays are a great fit for Japanese hitter Kazuma Okamoto. Are the Jays the AL’s best team? (6:56) Plus, the Royals extend manager Matt Quatraro. (9:04) Inside Dish takes a bigger picture look at the Yankees in a crowded, competitive AL East. (17:44) Grillin’ Ken answers your live questions, including if Kyle Tucker could take a short-term deal, Bo Bichette as a fit in Philly, if Nolan Arenado could land in Anaheim and Pirates next steps after losing Okamoto. Subscribe to the FT YouTube channel to watch this show live every week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo score Ken's 2025 season storylines, and look ahead to 2026.The duo starts with the Dodgers - what will it take for LA to win a 3rd consecutive World Series title? (Top of Show)(3:15) Juan Soto's first season in Queens was pretty, pretty good. What does he have in store next season?(5:37) The Trade Deadline didn't happen as anticipated, but Ken has a few teams to already eye for next season.(9:16) Two teams (Blue Jays & Mariners) thrived under pressure in 2025. Three others still face the heat going into 2026.(12:14) Grillin' Ken answers the following questions - breakout candidates, a team on the rise, a team falling off & Ken's favorite aspect of the upcoming World Baseball Classic.(17:32) Ken and Alanna crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Year.Subscribe to the FT YouTube channel to watch this show live every week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.