Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal

The gloves are off with the Trade Deadline nearing! Ken Rosenthal & Alanna Rizzo start the show with the latest update on Christian Yelich's ailing back. Ken breaks down Garrett Crochet’s latest comments about wanting an immediate extension wherever he goes. How much harder will it be for the White Sox to score a deal now? 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/foul Alex Cora reached a three-year contract extension with the Red Sox. Ken examines how this signals the Red Sox are buying. Plus, is the Yankees ship sinking far too deep? Grillin’ Ken answers your deadline questions, including how the Cardinals need starting pitching, how available is Randy Arozerena, the likelihood Cody Bellinger or Jackson Holliday moves and if the Padres will buy.

Ken Rosenthal dissects the trade deadline approach for the Dodgers. How does the Gavin Lux emergence plus Clayton Kershaw and Jason Heyward returning impact the club's thinking? Julio Rodriguez and Ozzie Albies injuries headline an ugly infirmary weekend. Ken examines how the Mariners and Braves will move forward with the trade deadline looming. Plus, who is buying and selling in a jammed NL Wild Card picture? 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/foul Inside Dish unpacks Ken's recent article revolving around Shohei Ohtani, former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara and agent Nez Balelo. While we'll never know exactly what went on, Ken explores the nature of the trio's insular relationship that protected Ohtani - until it didn't. Grillin Ken answers your questions, including if Luis Robert Jr. will get traded, what Chris Bassitt's market could look like, and if it's time for the Yankees to go all-in. Trade questions for Ken? Join the show LIVE on Thursday at 12:30p ET --> HERE

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo hit the teams needing to win in bunches to convince their front offices to buy at the Trade Deadline (looking at you Giants, Rays, Cubs & Rangers). Ken also hits a thought on the Tigers and the small chance that they actually trade Cy Young candidate Tarik Skubal. Vuori is an investment in your happiness. For our listeners, they are offering 20% off your FIRST purchase. Get yourself some of the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet at https://www.vuori.com/FOUL Hall of Fame induction weekend brings back memories. Ken recalls a fiery Jim Leyland going after Tim McCarver during the 2006 World Series, and Alanna tips her cap to Todd Helton. Ken & Alanna answer live Grillin' Ken questions, including if Theo Epstein can convince Red Sox ownership to spend, Aaron Boone's seat temperature, Pirates & Mets deadline needs and which future Hall of Famer would Ken take in a winner-take-all game?? Plus, All-Star Dudes for their off-the-field impact and a Dork look alike! Trade talk time! Watch the show LIVE every Thursday to ask a question to Ken and Alanna --> FT NETWORK

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?

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.com Ken & 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 Thursdays

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/foul Inside 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.com

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.com

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 channel Get 20% off + free shipping with the code FOUL20 at manscaped.com

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/FOUL The 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 Rizzo Get 20% off + free shipping with the code FOUL20 at manscaped.com 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/foul. If you want to take ownership of your health, it starts with AG1

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/FOUL Ken 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/foul

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/FAIR Jarren 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!

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/FOUL Inside 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.

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/FOUL Plus, 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!

Ken Rosenthal unpacks the awesome scene in the Bronx Dodgers-Yankees series this weekend. He explores four areas the Yankees need to shore up before October. While fun, the London Series "juice" may not be worth "the squeeze" in spreading baseball across Europe. The Reds have rebounded and the Royals are going for it. Ken dishes on both teams rising in the standings Inside Dish applauds players speaking in English as a second language in interviews. Teoscar Hernandez showed off his personality and raised his stardom this weekend, and Ken argues speaking in English helped fans connect with him. Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including what a return package for Luis Robert Jr. could be, what happened at the beginning of Saturday's FOX game, and why Red Sox fans are reasonably irked by John Henry's quotes in the Financial Times. Use code FAIR for $20 off your first SeatGeek order! Click here to download the app --> https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/FOUL

All-Star ballots are open! Bobby Witt Jr. and Gunnar Henderson aren’t making it easy. Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo debate the AL shortstop battle. Also, who should fans pick to start in the NL outfield? The Dodgers and Yankees are set to square off in a must-watch series in the Bronx this weekend. Which star-studded lineup will show off in the Bronx? Use code FOUL for $20 off your first SeatGeek order. https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/FOUL The NL Wild Card race has a massive amount of contenders. Why are there so many teams under .500 in the NL and how will it impact buyers and sellers? Grillin’ Ken answers your questions, including if Carlos Rodon is due for regression, the state of the Pirates, will the Mariners keep the division and who might land Garrett Crochet? Ask Alanna and Ken your questions LIVE on the FT Network every Thursday at 12:30p ET!

Ken Rosenthal reacts to the breaking news that MLB disciplined five players for betting on baseball. The headliner is Padres utility player Tucupita Marcano - banned for life. The Yankees are tied with the Phillies for MLB's best record thanks to a pitching staff surging, even without Gerrit Cole. On the other side, Blake Snell is back on the injured list. His first season in San Francisco continues to be a disaster. Inside Dish explores the Houston Astros crossroads. Ken explains why we shouldn't believe GM Dana Brown saying he expects Houston to buy at the trade deadline. Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including what trade chips the Rockies have, how the Yankees can keep Juan Soto and what comes next for former #1 pick Spencer Torkelson. Use code FAIR for $20 off your first SeatGeek order! Click here to download the app --> https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/FOUL

The Mets are crumbling in Queens. Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo cover the Jorge Lopez meltdown, Pete Alonso’s future & Steve Cohen’s ownership tenure. Paul Skenes is a certified pro. His 4th start went as well as expected and it's clear the Pirates have a star on their hands. Should they monitor his innings or let him roll? The Negro League statistics were added to MLB record books. Why is this so important and who are your newest stat leaders? Ken has the answers. Also, why are the Brewers so good and which teams will come out hot in the second half? Questions for Ken or Alanna? Join the show LIVE on the FT Network every Thursday at 12:30p ET

Ken Rosenthal reacts to MLB's "Ding dong the witch is dead moment" as longtime umpire Ángel Hernández retires. Aaron Judge is on fire for the Yanks, showing us just how long the season can be. Judge getting booed in the Bronx feels like a long time ago! Speaking of hot, the Cleveland Guardians retooled their offense. Thanks to a lock-down bullpen, new manager and power surge, the Guardians sport their best start in franchise history. Inside Dish laments Ronald Acuña Jr.'s latest injury setback as another freak injury that robs one of the game's most exciting players of more time in his prime. Not apples to apples, but Ken sees parallels emerging between the Braves superstar and Mike Trout. Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including outfielders possibly on the move this trade deadline, the relationship between American & Japanese reporters and how CJ Abrams is underrated. 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 channel

Are Oli Marmol and John Schneider on shaky ground? Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo evaluate manager hot seats for the Cardinals, Blue Jays and other clubs. The Royals are the hottest team in the American League. They did something that has become rare and it's working! The Astros still have work to do but Ken explains why he believes they are an October baseball team. Oneil Cruz is mashing hard-hit records - isn't baseball fun when superstar players show off their talent?! A Prom Queen and a prom no-show react to Bryce Harper's neighborly assist! -- 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/foul. If you want to take ownership of your health, it starts with AG1.

Ken Rosenthal unpacks Cubs southpaw Shōta Imanaga's surge to start his big league career. Should the Pirates go for it this year with Paul Skenes & Jared Jones leading Pittsburgh towards contention? Despite the posturing, Ken explains why the Yankees & Juan Soto aren't likely to strike an in-season deal. Ken also reacts to the latest Edwin Diaz outing that reportedly reduced the Mets closer to tears. In Inside Dish, Ken peels back the curtains on his three-part pitching crisis series he wrote with Jayson Stark, including different options to save the marquee starting pitcher. Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including which team has the bleakest future, whether it's best to wait for the deadline to deal, how the Mariners should assess their prospect trove & why Blue Jays urgency is through the roof. -- 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/foul. If you want to take ownership of your health, it starts with AG1.