$364 million doesn't buy what it used to. Ken digs into the meager Mets and why owner Steve Cohen is staying level-headed during this current mess.  Props to the Braves dominance includes reasoning for why Jesse Chavez is an All Star. Inside Dish covers Ken's story on Rangers manager Bruce Bochy. Ken unpacks his writing process and how the legendary manager turned franchise fortunes around. Tip of the cap to A's players pulling off a sweep in Milwaukee and why Oakland has company at baseball's bottom! Ken answers your burning questions, including the future as Cubs manager for David Ross, the relief pitching market at the trade deadline, how baseball can grow its international fan base and where Ken bought his office shelves...seriously?! Catch all Fair Territory shows here on Youtube

The Braves are a machine, Steve Cohen stays level-headed, A's players have a pulse & the Reds say "why not us?!" in the NL Central

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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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/FOULPlus, 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!

Yankees or O's in AL East, Mason Miller's trade value, Another WS preview series?

  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

Reds & Royals surging, Yankees deadline needs, John Henry doesn't get it

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!

Dodgers-Yankees Preview, All-Star debates, NL WC parity

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

Marcano banned for betting on baseball, Yankees pitching surge, Snell injury, Astros crossroads

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

The Braves are a machine, Steve Cohen stays level-headed, A's players have a pulse & the Reds say "why not us?!" in the NL Central

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