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 ...
Baseball is back! NL superiority, AL West tossup, Soto's Mets debut
Happy Opening Day! Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the biggest storylines ahead of the 2025 season. The National League won't be a cakewalk for the Dodgers. Baseball's best teams reside in the "senior circuit." (Top of show) (2:45) The AL West feels up grabs between three teams. Plus, would a healthy Mike Trout be available at this year's trade deadline?Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FOUL.(8:50) Juan Soto has more than 700 million reasons to smile - what does a successful first year in Queens look like? (12:37) Ken and Alanna also answer your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including about Jordan Montgomery, Padres trading Michael King, today's best pitching matchup, if the Angels will be competitive and possible friction in the Red Sox clubhouse.(22:12) The hosts also crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FOUL! #trueclassicpod
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Kristian Campbell makes Red Sox, Active Guardians, Ken's 2025 predictions
Ken Rosenthal discusses Red Sox #2 prospect Kristian Campbell making the Big League club. Boston's infield becomes clearer. (Top of Show)(3:18) The Guardians made a couple moves over the weekend to fortify the team in a tight AL Central.Go to GreenChef.com/territoryfree and use code territoryfree to get started with FREE salad for 2 months plus 50% off your first box.(7:22) Finally the Blue Jays extend...Alejandro Kirk. Is there another extension in the works?(9:54) Ken shares his 2025 season predictions in Inside Dish, including Most Improved Player, Most Improved Team, AL & NL Cy Young and AL & NL MVP. Let us know in the comments who you're picking!(15:46) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including where A.J. Preller ranks among GMs, who under-25 to start a franchise with, and Nico Hoerner's status for Opening Day.
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Jose Altuve moves to LF, Phillies lawsuit, Dodgers challengers
Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to the Los Angeles Dodgers sweep in the Tokyo Series, and discuss which National League team will challenge them this year. (Top of Show)(4:10) The hosts debate the Houston Astros making Jose Altuve the team’s primary left fielder. Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code FOUL to get 50% off your first order.(9:01) Plus, the Philadelphia Phillies are suing an outside analytics company. The hosts take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including if Cam Smith makes the Astros roster, how the Dodgers will manage their pitching depth, Ronald Acuña Jr.'s Braves status, if the Lerners will now sell the Nationals and names to know to start at second base for the American Leagues in the All-Star game (with Altuve seemingly out of the running). (21:10) Ken and Alanna also crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.
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Dodgers star in Japan, Royce Lewis injured, Extend Crochet now?
Ken Rosenthal reacts to the hysteria surrounding the superstar Dodgers in Japan ahead of the Tokyo series. (3:00) Royce Lewis injured his hamstring two weeks before domestic Opening Day, and Ken explains why the Twins need to get off to a good start.(4:45) Pitching injuries continue to pile up. Ken weighs if the staggering teams will reach out to available free agent arms.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.(7:51) Inside Dish remembers the late John Feinstein. Ken shares a couple stories covering the ACC conference tournament.(15:45) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including thoughts on Joey Gallo pitching, why the Yankees aren't using Gerrit Cole insurance dollars to supplement the roster and if the Red Sox will extend Garrett Crochet now.
Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo are live from Camelback Ranch to discuss Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. being set on $500 million in present-day value. (Top of Show)(7:29) The hosts debate why the New York Yankees are reluctant to sign free agent arms to backfill their decimated pitching staff. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.(12:40) Ken and Alanna take your questions in a live Grillin’ Ken, including where the Rays go from here and a spring breakout player to watch.(18:23) The hosts crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week - a cap that really swung and missed.
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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