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.
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Dodgers keep punishing Padres, the Willson Contreras catching saga continues, Jake Bird v. Phillies is not a fair fight, & Christian Walker ejected for clapping?!

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!

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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

Mets Circus, Negro League Stats, Skenes Stars

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

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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Manager HOT seats, Royals thrive, Astros rebound

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

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.

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Dodgers keep punishing Padres, the Willson Contreras catching saga continues, Jake Bird v. Phillies is not a fair fight, & Christian Walker ejected for clapping?!

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