Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Giants landing Matt Chapman to a deal rife with opt-outs and doesn’t believe GM Farhan Zaidi saying their offseason is complete!
Ronald Acuña Jr. is flying across the country to see a specialist about his right knee. That fact alone is concerning for the Braves.
Inside Dish explores a conversation Ken had with Angels legend Mike Trout saying he’s "hellbent" on returning to his former self and Ken points to signs that his desire to play with one team might not last.
Dude of the Week got his ring & Dork of the Week is coming up short where it matters most: in the guarantees.
Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including the new device hitters will use to prep for relievers, where Ken stands on expansion to 32 cities & odds that Alex Cora odds finishes the season as Red Sox skipper.
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Matt Chapman's Giants value, Ronald Acuña Jr. health concerns, Mike Trout’s patience with Angels thinning?

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

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

Paul Skenes debut recap, Cardinals sinking, Giants injuries

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo dive into Pirates top prospect Paul Skenes debuting Saturday and his updated arsenal.
Willson Contreras has a fractured forearm. This injury comes alongside a handful of offensive issues and a general lack of production from Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado. Ken and Alanna break down what led to the Contreras injury and what the Cardinals might do to remedy their season.
Ken and Alanna trade thoughts on Houston's struggles and the surprises coming out of their bullpen. Can Alex Bregman pick it up in the middle of the season or is it time for the club to jump ship at the deadline? 
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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Here Comes Paul Skenes, Cardinals lose Contreras, Astros crumbling

Ken Rosenthal unpacks the San Diego Padres landing Luis Arráez from the Miami Marlins. Ken tries to comprehend why this deal happened now and why the Marlins quit after making the playoffs last year.
Plus, big storylines this week include Walker Buehler making his highly anticipated return to the Dodgers rotation, Kyle Manzardo's major league debut in Cleveland & the struggling Astros start a series in the Bronx on Tuesday.
Speaking of debuts, Ken relives his favorite debut performances that he's covered, including Christian Scott's stellar start on Saturday against Tampa Bay.
Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including Corey Seager's rough start and the vibes in the Rays clubhouse. Plus, Ken claps back at criticism of his "Mr. Angel" Mike Trout column from last week and explains why Trout isn't a modern day Tony Gwynn.
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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Matt Chapman's Giants value, Ronald Acuña Jr. health concerns, Mike Trout’s patience with Angels thinning?

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