72 episodes

MLB insider Ken Rosenthal covers baseball’s latest news and pressing issues every week with his unfiltered commentary and inside access from sources around the game.
Weekly staples include The Lede, Dude and Dork of the week, and Inside Dish with a closer look at Ken’s articles in The Athletic.
Ken also answers your questions every week. Drop a line in the reviews and Ken will do his best to reply on his next show!

Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal Foul Territory

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    • 4.6 • 58 Ratings

MLB insider Ken Rosenthal covers baseball’s latest news and pressing issues every week with his unfiltered commentary and inside access from sources around the game.
Weekly staples include The Lede, Dude and Dork of the week, and Inside Dish with a closer look at Ken’s articles in The Athletic.
Ken also answers your questions every week. Drop a line in the reviews and Ken will do his best to reply on his next show!

    Mets Circus, Negro League Stats, Skenes Stars

    Mets Circus, Negro League Stats, Skenes Stars

    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

    • 30 min
    Ángel Hernández retires, Acuña injury fallout, Aaron Judge on fire, Guardians rolling

    Ángel Hernández retires, Acuña injury fallout, Aaron Judge on fire, Guardians rolling

    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

    • 20 min
    Manager HOT seats, Royals thrive, Astros rebound

    Manager HOT seats, Royals thrive, Astros rebound

    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!
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    • 30 min
    Imanaga dazzling, Edwin Diaz struggling, Pirates winning path, Blue Jays crossroads, Soto extension not imminent

    Imanaga dazzling, Edwin Diaz struggling, Pirates winning path, Blue Jays crossroads, Soto extension not imminent

    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.

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    • 26 min
    Phantastic Phillies, Ohtani Just Hitting, Sale/Cease Trade Evals

    Phantastic Phillies, Ohtani Just Hitting, Sale/Cease Trade Evals

    Who "won" their trade more: the Padres adding Dylan Cease or the Braves bringing in Chris Sale? Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo dissect the trade results.

    Ken and Alanna weigh in on what has led to Philly owning baseball's best record and why they'll be a scary playoff matchup as usual.

    Shohei Ohtani has been able to focus on just hitting this season and he's RAKING! Is there any chance he decides to ditch pitching and even become an outfielder?!

    Also covered: Ron Washington postgame blast, Ronel Blanco's sticky suspension and the red-hot Rockies!

    Fair Territory is 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

    • 30 min
    Paul Skenes debut recap, Cardinals sinking, Giants injuries

    Paul Skenes debut recap, Cardinals sinking, Giants injuries

    Ken Rosenthal breaks down the Paul Skenes results from his debut with the Pirates. What did the 2023 #1 pick do that made Ken appreciate the moment even more?
    Why are the Cardinals off to another slow start? Ken contemplates what the Redbirds can do to turn their season around quickly.
    The Giants are losing a player to the injury list everyday lately. What's happening in SF?!
    Ken is calling for a cease and desist on Gatorade baths! Fun times on Fair Territory :)
    Question for Ken? Ask it LIVE on Thursday at 12:30p ET on the FT Network

    • 19 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
58 Ratings

58 Ratings

bart1222 ,

Amazing

Perfect brother to Foul Territory. Ken is the perfect insider that gives you every possible thing he knows about what’s going on with the league. Ken knows EVERYTHING. Just the absolute perfect 25 minute listen to stay in touch with baseball.

Billy Shake ,

Its time for Inside Basebaaaaaaaaaall

Fair Territory is a great brother to Foul Territory. Hosted by Ken Rosenthal, one of the best reporters in the game. He breaks down the top headlines of the week with great insight. It is a must for anyone who wants to hear what is going on in the world of baseball.

ChristopherLRobinson7 ,

Rizzo ruined this show

Use to be decent but now just full of hypocrisy

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