Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss how one move changes everything. The Tigers signing Framber Valdez to a 3-year, $115 million deal is that kind of move. (Top of show).
(2:28) The hosts discuss the future for ace Tarik Skubal.
(4:45) Ken and Alanna discuss if the Tigers now boast the American League's best rotation.
(9:42) The Yankees and Phillies start the "silly or smart" discussion - teams running the same rosters back in 2026.
(13:21) The hosts take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including who could pivot to Zac Gallen, and if the Red Sox infield is set after signing IKF.
(18:58) Ken and Alanna crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.
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Ken Rosenthal reacts to the one-year deals inked over the weekend: Eugenio Suárez returning to the Reds, and the Giants signing Luis Arráez. (Top of Show)
(5:30) The Red Sox send Jordan Hicks and David Sandlin to the White Sox. The Rafael Devers trade scoreboard (somehow) looks worse.
(11:18) Inside Dish unpacks the insurance issues wreaking havoc in the World Baseball Classic leadup.
(20:40) Grillin’ Ken answers your burning questions, including if the Red Sox could sign Framber Valdez, if the Rangers are done and will the Tigers make moves regardless of the Tarik Skubal arbitration hearing result.
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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss Ken’s conversation with Team USA manager Mark DeRosa ahead of the World Baseball Classic. (Top of show)
(5:09) The hosts weigh why the Giants asked Logan Webb to sit out (he's playing anyway), and how Astros stars Carlos Correa and Jose Altuve won’t be playing for their countries.
(11:37) Ken and Alanna take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including Braves possible moves, FA pitchers still available and anonymous sourcing.
(19:10) Hear the hosts crown their Dude and Dork of the Week.
Plus, Team Venezuela has serious star power.
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Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Guardians inking superstar José Ramírez through his age 40 season with a contract extension. (Top of Show)
(2:41) Yu Darvish and the Padres are discussing the veteran's future with the club.
(5:24) The Giants reportedly swung and missed pursuing Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams. What’s next for SF?
(9:51) Inside Dish unpacks Ken’s latest piece on Angels hitting coach Brady Anderson.
Ken takes your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including Zac Gallen/Framber Valdez updates, if Elly De La Cruz could be a billion-dollar player, Pirates and Eugenio Suárez latest, if the Marlins will trade Sandy Alcantara and if the Cubs are better than the Reds on paper.
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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo unpack the Mets acquiring Freddy Peralta from the Brewers. (Top of Show)
(6:25) The hosts discuss the current list of best Free Agents available and possible landing spots.
Ken and Alanna take your Grillin’ Ken questions, including if character is holding up Framber Valdez, Lucas Giolito, Giants moves, Yankees and Mets looking for pitching and Nick Castellanos' Phillies future.
(19:45) The hosts also crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.
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